Rose Garden: A tale of history, nobility and revenge | Others

DHAKA, Sept 19, 2025 (BSS) - Amid the narrow lanes, traffic congestion, dust, makeshift shops and the constant buzz of Old Dhaka, stands the main gate of a historic mansion. The signboard simply reads: Rose Garden. At first glance, it may sound like the name of a flower nursery, but it is in fact one of the most remarkable heritage houses in Dhaka. Located on KM Das Lane in Tikatuli, Old Dhaka, Rose Garden is a garden house with a fascinating past. Its story dates back to the late 19th century. In 1930, Rishikesh Das, a wealthy businessman of the British era, brought rose saplings from China, India, Japan, and several European countries and planted them here, earning the house...