Despite being a densely populated megacity, Dhaka maintains several green lungs and historical parks.
* **Ramna Park:** A sprawling, historic park in the center of the city, famous for its diverse tree species and as the central venue for Bengali New Year celebrations. * **Suhrawardy Udyan:** Adjacent to Ramna Park, this massive open green space holds immense historical significance as the site of major political speeches and the surrender of Pakistani forces in 1971. * **National Botanical Garden:** Located in Mirpur, it spans over 200 acres and houses tens of thousands of trees, plants, and shrubs, alongside a serene lake. * **Baldha Garden:** A historic botanical garden in Old Dhaka, known for its rare collection of exotic plants.
