Nawab Bahadur Sir Khwaja Abdul Ghani Mian KCSI (1813–1896) was the first Nawab of Dhaka recognized by the British Raj. He introduced the panchayat system gaslights water works newspaper and the zoological garden to Dhaka. He established Ahsan Manzil the residence and seat of power for Dhaka Nawab Family Victoria Park the gardens at Dilkhusha and Shahbag where he initiated many annual events like Boli Khela and agricultural and industrial fair to celebrate the Christian New Year.
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