Zia Memorial MuseumZia Memorial Museum(Museum)
Zia Memorial Museum is a historical and cultural institution located in the heart of Chattogram City Corporation.
This historic building, associated with the memories of Bangladesh's seventh president and former army chief Ziaur Rahman, is now known as an important museum.
At a glance
- Establishment type
- Historic building and memorial museum
- Establishment year
- 1993
- Management
- Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh
President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated on May 30, 1981, during a failed military coup at the Chattogram Circuit House. Following this event, the historic Chattogram Circuit House building was preserved and transformed into a memorial museum, which was later opened to the public in 1993. Rare photographs, personal belongings, and historical documents commemorating the life, work, and legacy of Ziaur Rahman are preserved here.
There are six exhibition rooms in this museum displaying Ziaur Rahman's eventful career, his personal clothing, furniture, and various state-important items of that era. Important landmarks and educational institutions such as Cheragi Pahar and Jamia Kasemul Ulum Madrasah are located in its surrounding areas.
One can easily commute to this museum from any part of Chattogram city using rickshaws, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, or taxis.
The memories of martyred President Ziaur Rahman are preserved here.
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