Old High Court Building, Dhaka

Old High Court Building, Dhaka
Native name
পুরাতন হাইকোর্ট ভবন, ঢাকা (Bengali)
Map
Interactive map of Old High Court Building, Dhaka
LocationDhaka, Bangladesh
Coordinates23°43′46″N 90°24′08″E / 23.7294°N 90.4023°E / 23.7294; 90.4023
Built1905

The Old High Court Building in Dhaka is situated at High Court Street, opposite the picturesque Curzon Hall.[1] It was constructed in the beginning of the 20th century[2] and designed by Chishty Brothers Architects and Engineers in Renaissance architectural style. It served as an official residence and governmental office before coming the High Court Building after the division of India in 1947.

Old High Court Building in 1952

Architectural significance

Interior staircase

This is the finest example in Dhaka of the European Renaissance style with few or no Mughal features.

Present condition

It is now under the control of Supreme Court. Now it is divided into two parts, one part is being used for crime tribunal and the other part for law commission.[3]

Address

The Old High Court is situated at High Court Street, opposite the picturesque Curzon Hall, and skirting the Ramna Green, Dhaka.[4]

References

  1. ^ "High Court Building, Old". Banglapedia. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  2. ^ "নতুন রূপে ফিরছে পুরাতন হাইকোর্ট ভবন". Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 3 November 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  3. ^ "ICT's full circle: From founding to ruling on Hasina". The Business Standard. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  4. ^ "ICT building renovation almost complete". The Business Standard. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.

Further reading

  • Ahmed Nazimuddin, Edited by Sanday John, Buildings Of The British Raj In Bangladesh, p. 41, ISBN 984-05-1091-6, University Press Limited
  • McAdam Marika, Lonely Planet Bangladesh (Country) Travel (Guide), p. 50, ISBN 1-74059-280-8, Published By Lonely Planet, 5th ed
  • Mamun Muntasir, Dhaka Smirti Bismritir Nagari, p. 154, ISBN 984-412-104-3, Published by Monirul Hoque, 4th ed, January 2004
  • Ahmed, Nazimuddin (2012). "High Court Building, Old". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  • Rahman Mahbubur (2011). City of an Architect. Delvista Foundation. pp. 199–201. ISBN 978-984-33-2451-1.
allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_High_Court_Building,_Dhaka