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Explore Bangladesh

Shapla Square Monument

The national flower at the heart of Motijheel

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A stone water lily rising from a roundabout that also marks a mass grave of 1971.

Shapla Square (Shapla Chattar) occupies a prominent roundabout in Motijheel, Dhaka’s central business district, adjacent to the Bangladesh Bank. At its centre stands a large sculptural representation of the shapla (water lily), Bangladesh’s national flower, set within a circular fountain. The site also overlays a mass grave from the 1971 Liberation War, giving the commercial landmark an underlying layer of historical gravity. The square has long served as a focal point of urban life and, at times, of political assembly in the capital’s financial core.

Plan Your Trip

When to visit: Year-round; early morning or evening offers clearer views amid lighter traffic.
How to Travel: Centrally located in Motijheel; accessible by taxi, bus, metro (nearby stations), or on foot within the business district.
Where to Stay: Numerous business hotels and lodgings in Motijheel and adjacent commercial areas.