The Dilkusha Bhulbhulaiya Garden Tower () is a historic garden tower located within the former Dilkusha Garden in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The site, originally developed in the 19th century by the Nawab family of Dhaka, featured a distinctive labyrinth or bhulbhulaiya of trees planted around the central tower. It served as a leisure and recreation spot where the Nawab family and guests played hide-and-seek.
History The Dilkusha Garden was purchased in 1866 by Khwaja Abdul Ghani from a European owner, E. F. Smith. The Nawab commissioned the development of the garden house as a residence and leisure retreat for his family, particularly for his son, Khwaja Ahsanullah. Within the estate grounds, a central tower was erected and encircled by trees planted in concentric patterns to form a maze.
Current condition Today, little remains of the original maze or the tower. The tower's exact remnants are believed to be lost or buried under later constructions.
See also Ahsan Manzil Nawab of Dhaka Old Dhaka
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