| Bangladesh National Herbarium | |
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| Type | Botanic Garden |
| Location | Mirpur, Bangladesh |
| Area | 84 hectares |
| Created | 1961 |
| Operated by | Department of Forestry, Ministry of Environment and Forests. |
| Status | Open all year |
The National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh, also referred to as Bangladesh National Herbarium, is the largest plant conservation center in Bangladesh, with an area of around 84 hectares (210 acres). It is located at Mirpur in Dhaka, beside the Dhaka Zoo. It is one of the greatest botanical gardens of Bangladesh and a tourist destination.
Baldha Garden in the Wari area of Dhaka is administratively part of the National Garden.
Bangladesh National Herbarium's collection of plant and tree species is large.[1] Rare and exotic plant species in the garden include: