Ali Amjad's Clock
Ali Amjad's Clock (Bengali: আলী আমজদের ঘড়ি) is the oldest clock tower of Bangladesh and lies on the north bank of the Surma River in the northeastern city of Sylhet. The tower was founded by Nawab Ali Ahmad Khan of Prithimpassa in 1872 and named after his son, Nawab Ali Amjad Khan. It is a popular tourist attraction adjacent to the Keane Bridge and is often used in the establishing shot of films set in Sylhet.
আলী আমজদের ঘড়ি | |
A front view of The Ali Amjad Clock | |
| 24°53′18″N 91°52′04″E | |
| Location | Sylhet, Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Designer | Nawab Moulvi Ali Ahmad Khan |
| Type | Tower |
| Material | Tin |
| Width | 5.1 m (16.7 ft) |
| Height | 7.4 m (24.3 ft) |
| Opening date | 1874 |
| Dedicated to | Ali Amjad Khan |
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