National Botanical Garden
Spread over an area of 205 acres of land. It has a collection of nearly 100 species of local foreign plants. Outstanding attractions are 100 varieties of roses in the rose corner, 100 varieties of bamboos in the bamboo grove, varieties of sandalwood and old Banyan tree. Quiet place out of the main city to meet the nature.
Open: Saturday-Thursday. 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Entrance Free.

Dhaka Zooligical Garden
Popularly know as Mirpur Zoo located at a distance of about 16km. from Dhaka city center. Established on 230 acres of land. It has nearly 1400 animals and birds belonging to 124 species latest addition being the Kangaroo and Tapir. Busy enclosures are those of lions, Royal Bengal Tigers, Panthers, Deer, Monkeys Chimpanzees, Pythons, and Crocodiles, Elephants, Colorful Birds and other animals. A zoological museum with stuffed animals and birds is rich in collection. Angling and picnic facilities available inside the Zoo besides Kiosks and Restaurants. 
Open: Daily: 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Entrance Fee: adult Taka 2.00, Children Taka. 1.00 and Foreigners Taka. 5.00. Phone: 880-2-9003258.

National Park
Situated at Bhawal, 40 km. north of Dhaka on Dhaka-Trisal- Mymensingha highway. An ideal spot for visitors, artists, photographers, ornithologists and tourists. A vast (16,000 acres) national recreational forest. Main flora is Gajari (Assam sal) and fauna includes small tigers, leopards. Small bears, monkeys, porcupine, foxes, pythons, lizards and many local birds. A 1000-metre long meandering man-made lake having angling and rowing facilities, the flower gardens inside are added attraction to natural beauty. Mere walking or lazing under the shade of tree is pleasant. 20 picnic sports, 6 rest-house of the forest department with comfortable bed and modern amenities are available inside the national park. Prior permission/booking may be obtained from the Divisional Forest office, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Phone:880-2-602709.

Sonargaon
About 29 km. from Dhaka, Sonargaon, of 13th century A.D. is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. A Folk-Arts and Crafts Museum has been established here.
Other attractions in and around Dhaka include the Institute of Arts and Crafts with its representative collection of folk-arts and paintings, handicrafts.

Entertainment:

Cinema
Dhaka has several excellent air-conditioned cinema halls, which screen British, American, Continental and Bangladeshi films. All district towns have their own cinemas. Check the daily morning newspapers of details of current attractions.

Theatre
Bengali and Bengali translation of western plays are staged frequently. Popular theatre groups are: Dhaka Theatre, Nagarik Nattya Sampraday and Theatre.

Cultural Shows
Cultural shows are frequently held in several venues like Dhaka Metropolitan Theatre, Mohila Samity, Guide House and British Council Auditorium. Cheek with hotel receptions and the daily newspapers for details.