Gol Talab or Gol Talaab (talab means tank[1]) also known as Nawab Bari Pukur, is a small oval-shaped water tank/pond in Islampur, Old Dhaka,[2] Dhaka, Bangladesh, located immediately to the north-west of the Ahsan Manzil Palace and north of the Buriganga River.[3][4] Gol Talab is an official heritage site, designated by the city government of Dhaka.

Gol Talab or Gol Talaab (talab means tank) also known as Nawab Bari Pukur, is a small oval-shaped water tank/pond in Islampur, Old Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, located immediately to the north-west of the Ahsan Manzil Palace and north of the Buriganga River. Gol Talab is an official heritage site, designated by the city government of Dhaka. Gol Talab dates to the 19th century. It covers an area of 2.23 acres and has a maximum depth of 23 feet (7.0 m). There are plans to upgrade it into a park. The pond is fenced. Vegetation found around the lake consist of trees of coconut, mango, neem, jackfruit and Chinese dates. Aquatic fauna reported are fish, frog, insects and others. The fish species reported are ruhi, tilapia, silver carp, pangash, katal, koi, puti and many more. Invertebrates reported are beetles, dragon flies, grasshoppers, butterflies, small birds and water scorpions. The pond has a bathing ghat only on its northwestern part. Boating competitions are held in the pond. A path for jogging and walking exists around the water. Gol Talab is one of the five ponds in Dhaka, which have a significant effect on the environmental and biodiversity of the urban climate. Field research studies have been carried out to assess its link with the environment, economy and society. The results of the socio-environmental survey, involving both quantitative and qualitative aspects, were carried out by three faculty members of the Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh. Water quality studies of the Gol Talab indicate a degree of pollution with the following water quality parameters of: TDS of 261 mg/liter; a conductivity value of 0.528 ms/cm; pH value of 6.92; dissolved oxygen (DO) of 13.92 mg/liter; an arsenic content of less than 10 ppb; a COD values of −23 mg/liter; and BOD value of 59.4 mg per liter. The pond is maintained by the Moulvi Khawaja Abdullah Welfare Trust and Bangladesh Water Development Board, as part of the 2000 National Water Management Plan. The pond has been cleaned up and restored as part of the water development plan. In 2008, The Daily Star reported that heritage buildings and site were under threat in the city, including Gol Talab. In 2009 the Dhaka City Corporation reaffirmed the conservation status of 93 structures and sites in Dhaka, in consideration of their "historical, aesthetic, scientific, social, cultural, religious, political and heritage value"; Gol Talab is an official heritage site under the Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan.

The pond used by the family of the then Nawab of Dhaka. A well maintained large round pond. People can take bath here. Use of soap is restricted. How much they separate bathing place with soap.

Cool and really mind blowing weather

Gol Talab or Gol Talaab (talab means tank) also known as Nawab Bari Pukur, is a small oval-shaped water tank/pond in Islampur, Old Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, located immediately to the north-west of the Ahsan Manzil Palace and north of the Buriganga River. Gol Talab is an official heritage site, designated by the city government of Dhaka. Gol Talab dates to the 19th century. It covers an area of 2.23 acres and has a maximum depth of 23 feet (7.0 m). There are plans to upgrade it into a park. The pond is fenced.Vegetation found around the lake consist of trees of coconut, mango, neem, jackfruit and Chinese dates. Aquatic fauna reported are fish, frog, insects and others. The fish species reported are ruhi, tilapia, silver carp, pangash, katal, koi, puti and many more. Invertebrates reported are beetles, dragon flies, grasshoppers, butterflies, small birds and water scorpions. The pond has a bathing ghat only on its northwestern part. Boating competitions are held in the pond. A path for jogging and walking exists around the water. The pond is maintained by the Moulvi Khawaja Abdullah Welfare Trust and Bangladesh Water Development Board, as part of the 2000 National Water Management Plan. The pond has been cleaned up and restored as part of the water development plan. In 2008, The Daily Star reported that heritage buildings and site were under threat in the city, including Gol Talab. In 2009 the Dhaka City Corporation reaffirmed the conservation status of 93 structures and sites in Dhaka, in consideration of their "historical, aesthetic, scientific, social, cultural, religious, political and heritage value"; Gol Talab is an official heritage site under the Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan.

A beautiful and clean pond in Islampur. The pond is surrounded by few tress which is looking very beautiful.

nice pond

Gol talab (round pond) Gol Talab or Gol Pukur is located right next to Ahsan Manzil in Islampur, Old Dhaka. Locals used to call this pond as “Nawab Bari Pushkuni”. There are buildings around this huge round pond. From the top of the building you can enjoy the beauty of the pond as well as the beauty of the Buriganga River. Besides, you will also see the dome of Ahsan Manzil. Nawab Abdul Bari dug this pond in 1886 and because of this the locals called the pond as "Nawab Abdul Bari Pond". The picturesque pond looks more attractive from above. Presently “Maulvi Khawaja Abdullah Welfare Trust” is looking after the pond. Anyone can bathe in this pond for a fixed fee. You can also bring shorts to view the pond and actually take a bath. The price charged for bathing in the pond is not too high. how to go You can take a bus from anywhere in Dhaka to Ahsan Manzil in Old Dhaka, near which this pond is located.

Gol talab. Gol talab (English translation below bangla text) Gol Talab or Gol Pukur is located right next to Ahsan Manzil in Islampur, Old Dhaka. Locals used to call this pond as “Nawab Bari Pushkuni”. There are buildings around this huge round pond. From the top of the building, you can enjoy the beauty of the pond as well as the beauty of the Buriganga River. Besides, you will also see the dome of Ahsan Manzil. Nawab Abdul Bari dug this pond in 1886 and because of this the locals called the pond as "Nawab Abdul Bari Pond". The picturesque pond looks more attractive from above. Presently “Maulvi Khawaja Abdullah Welfare Trust” is looking after the pond. Anyone can bathe in this pond for a fixed fee. You can also bring shorts to view the pond and actually take a bath. The price charged for bathing in the pond is not too high. how to go You can take a bus from anywhere in Dhaka to Ahsan Manzil in Old Dhaka, near which this pond is located. Gol talab (round pond) Gol Talab or Gol Pukur is located right next to Ahsan Manzil in Islampur, Old Dhaka. Locals used to call this pond as “Nawab Bari Pushkuni”. There are buildings around this huge round pond. From the top of the building you can enjoy the beauty of the pond as well as the beauty of the Buriganga River. Besides, you will also see the dome of Ahsan Manzil. Nawab Abdul Bari dug this pond in 1886 and because of this the locals called the pond as "Nawab Abdul Bari Pond". The picturesque pond looks more attractive from above. Presently “Maulvi Khawaja Abdullah Welfare Trust” is looking after the pond. Anyone can bathe in this pond for a fixed fee. You can also bring shorts to view the pond and actually take a bath. The price charged for bathing in the pond is not too high. how to go You can take a bus from anywhere in Dhaka to Ahsan Manzil in Old Dhaka, near which this pond is located.

Very old this Gol Talab.

Gol Talaab or Gol Pukur is located at Islampur, just beside the Ahsan Manjil Palace. Local people used to call this as “Nawab bari pushkuni”. This is a round shaped large pond. Every side of the pond is occupied with buildings. From the top of the building, you can enjoy the both buriganga river, and the pond.It was the second source of water after Buriganga River. Also at the far side you can see the dome of the Ahsan Manjil Palace. This pond was made during 1886 by Nawab Abdul Bari. That’s why some people used to call this as “Nawab Abdul Bari Pukur”. It’s a nice place to watch, especially from the top. Now a days the Pond is monitored and managed by the “Moulovi Khawaja Abdullah Welfare Trust”. People used to take bath at this pond, but they have to pay for this and use soup is restricted.So don’t use it in here. If you want to visit the place, you can take your shorts with you, so that you can throw your body at the water of the pond. It’s not that much high price to take a bath there. The pond is maintained by Abdullah Khwaja Welfare Trust and Bangladesh Water Development Board.

Tiny piece of peace in puran dhaka. You can take shower here by 5taka.

Love the place.

My new Chachi

This pond was made during 1886 by Nawab Abdul Bari. That’s why some people used to call this as “Nawab Abdul Bari Pukur”. It’s a nice place to watch, especially from the top. Now a days the Pond is monitored and managed by the “Moulovi Khawaja Abdullah Welfare Trust”. People used to take bath at this pond, but they have to pay for this. If you want to visit the place, you can take your shorts with you, so that you can throw your body at the water of the pond. It’s not that much high price to take a bath there.

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Beautiful place but outsiders cannot go inside.

Breathing space of puran dhaka

my place.. ❤️❤️❤️

This pond is full of clean water. Nice place.