Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- January 4 marked the 67th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Asiatic Society. Marking this historic day Asiatic Society Heritage Museum, the first museum to showcase the history and heritage of Old Dhaka, has been opened for the general people. At the inaugural ceremony president of Asiatic Soicety, Professor Mahfuza Khanam; chief research coordinator of the museum, Professor Sharif Uddin Ahmed; Professor Dr Jebunnesa of the Department of Public Administration, Jahangirnagar University; Alhaj Md Jalal Uddin Nalua were present among others. Apart from historical specimens of Old Dhaka the museum also hosts pieces of Bangladesh since the early modern period.

On the inaugural day the museum was kept open till 2pm. Professo...