Though Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, faces challenges such as overpopulation, pollution, traffic congestion, and waterlogging, it also offers some exciting spots for fun and relaxation. Among these, theme parks are top choices for a joyful day out. Catering to all ages, these parks feature thrilling roller coasters, serene water rides, and engaging live shows. Whether with friends, family, or solo, these parks promise endless fun and unforgettable memories. Let’s explore the top 10 theme parks in and around Dhaka. 10 Popular Theme Parks in and Around Dhaka Toggi Fun World Toggi Fun World, located in Bashundhara City Mall on Panthapath in Dhaka, is an exciting amusement and VR theme park. It operates daily from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The entry fee is 150 BDT, with ride costs ranging from 250 to 1500 BDT. Attractions include the Escape Room, Dragon Hunter, Gyro VR, Hado, Hologate, Laser Tag, and Paintball. The park features an Experience Zone, AR/VR Zone, Horror & Puzzle Zone, War Zone, and an arcade. While Toggi Fun World offers thrilling experiences, it can become crowded during peak hours. It stands out as the country's most exciting amusement destination. Read more: Mana Bay Water Park: What does the Premium Water Park in Gazaria Offer? Fantasy Kingdom Fantasy Kingdom, located at Ashulia of Savar in Dhaka, is a vibrant amusement park ideal for family outings. The entry fee is 500 BDT, including Pepsi or ice cream. For 1000 BDT, visitors receive entry plus access to 12 rides, excluding certain attractions like the Giant Splash and 3D Cinema, along with an ice cream or soft drink. The park features a variety of fun rides, including bumper cars, roller coasters, the Magic Carpet, Santa Maria, Izzy Dizzy, Whirly Bird, Zuzu Train, bumper boats, and a Ferris wheel. Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and until 8:00 PM on weekends and holidays, Fantasy Kingdom can get crowded, particularly on weekends and holidays. Nandan Park Nandan Park, located in Savar, is Bangladesh's largest family entertainment center, attracting large crowds daily. With an entry fee of 350 BDT, the park features unique rides such as the 5D Cinema Theater, Cable Car, Water Coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl, and Musical Dancing Fountain. It is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Read more: Beautiful Camping Sites Near Dhaka to Spend Quality Time with Nature

Lawachara National Park is a prominent national park in Bangladesh. The park is known for its extensive forest reserves with diverse flora and fauna in and around it. Being a national park, Lawachara is a must-visit place for anyone traveling around Sreemangal and Moulvibazar. Here’s everything you need to know about touring the famous natural reserve of Bangladesh.  Where is Lawachara National Park?  Lawachara National Park is situated in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district. The park used to be part of the greater West Bhanugach Reserved Forest area until its establishment as a national park. The reserved forest covers approximately 27.4 sqkm of land of which Lawachara covers around 12.5 sq km.  The northeastern region of Bangladesh is known for the large deciduous trees indigenous to the region (as a secondary forest). Likewise, Lawachara thrived as a semi-evergreen forest biome with a deciduous forest biome.  Read more: Best Rustic Resorts and Campsites near Dhaka

‘Sheikh Hasina Regional Park’, set to be established on 442 acares of land in Keraniganj  under Detailed Area Plan (DAP 2022-2035),will be Dhaka’s largest park, surpassing National Botanical Garden and Ramna Park. Mushtaq Ahmed, the Chief Architect of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk), said Rajuk has already appointed an implementation and consulting firm for the park, and a consultant team has been engaged for the construction work. They are working on the park's design, he said. Read: As 3-month ban on tourism ends, Sundarbans abuzz with local and foreign travellers Rajuk's urban planner Mohammad Ashraful Islam, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid, and Keraniganj Upazila Chairman Shaheen Ahmed, in collaboration with Rajuk's project team have finalized location  of the park. The construction of this park is expected to commence shortly, he said. Detailed Area Plan 2016-2035 for Dhaka Metropolitan Region aims to create an eco-friendly and modern city by constructing five large regional parks, 49 water-based parks, eight eco parks (including Bhawal Shal Forest), and nine other parks and playgrounds. Read: Chapainawabganj agriculture entrepreneur’s innovative mango cultivation technique doubles yield As part of this initiative, Rajuk has acquired approximately 422 acres of land in Subhadhya, Kullirchak, Baghair, and Kazirgaon mouzas of Keraniganj upazila in Dhaka, designating it as Sheikh Hasina Regional Park. The proposed land use for this park is designated as open space. Rajuk also intends to construct a new 100-feet road on the western side of Sheikh Hasina Regional Park. The project is currently awaiting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s approval. At a programme here recently Nasrul Hamid told reporters that  National Botanical Garden was established in 1961 on 208 acres or 624 bighas of land near the National Zoo. After that area, Ramna Park is in second place with an area of 68.5 acares. Sheikh Hasina Regional Park in Keraniganj will set a new record in terms of size, surpassing the botanical garden and Ramna Park, he said. Read: Country’s first electrical testing laboratory on the cards Several senior officers from Rajuk, along with local MP and Upazila Chairman,  recently visited the proposed park location in Keraniganj. The delegation included Rajuk member and project planner Mohammad Nasir Uddin, member (development control) Samsuddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Bangladesh University of Engineering (Buet) Professor Md. Al Amin, and others.

A nine-day flower festival at Faujdarhat-Port Link Road in Chattogram is drawing visitors in droves. The site used to be considered “unsafe” and was frequented by drug users after dark, according to locals. But now, various types of flowers and the birds they attract are vying for the attention of nature-lovers. The local administration took the initiative to turn the abandoned place as ‘DC Flower Park’ where the first “flower festival” of Chattogram is taking place. Also read; Five-day long Bangla film festival starts at DU The festival started on Friday evening and will continue till February 18. Already more than 5,000 flowers of 122 local and foreign varieties have been planted on the 194 acres of khas land.

A 12-year-old child has died after falling from a roller coaster at an eco park in the capital’s Kadamtali area on Tuesday. The deceased Md Rabbi, son of Jonu Mia, is a fifth grader at a local school. He lived with his family in Gandaria area. His home town is in Imamganj village of Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of DMCH Police Outpost Md. Abdul Khan said the incident took place this noon when Rabbi was visiting an Eco Park with some of his relatives on the occasion of Eid. Quoting victim's brother-in-law Sumon Islam, the police officer said, Rabbi fell off a roller coaster while he was trying to ride on it. Rabbi was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead. The body has been kept in the hospital morgue for autopsy, the ASI added. Also read: Schoolboy dies from electrocution in Kurigram

Suhrawardy Udyan is often described as Dhaka's oxygen bank due to a lush canopy of trees. But the historic park seems to be under threat, having already lost a major portion of its green cover to an ongoing redevelopment project. While authorities claim the project was undertaken to beautify Suhrawardy Udyan, citizens and green activists say trees are being chopped to make way for concrete structures on the pretext of beautification of the park. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works are jointly implementing the development project worth Tk 265.44 crore. The project kicked off on 1 January 2018, with June 2022 being the completion deadline. Read Trees become victims of ‘personal feud’ in Magura Under the project, the government will construct a 6.5km walkway and seven food courts on the premises of the park. National Development Engineers Ltd has won the contract to execute the project. However, different environmental organisations and regular visitors to the park, including students of Dhaka University, have of late intensified their protest against what they claim is the destruction of the park that is home to a variety of birds and animals.