Time for recreation on wheels
City Correspondent
Amusement-starved Dhaka city dwellers are going to experience a new innovation soon that may offer them an opportunity to forget life's monotony for a while.On August 19, a mobile amusement park called 'Ananda Ghurni' will hit the City Club Ground in Mirpur's Pallabi. Ananda Ghurni is the first recreational facility on wheels in the country. It is arriving in Dhaka for one and a half months after winning the hearts of people in Cox's Bazaar and Narayanganj. The Ananda Ghurni can be transported to different areas of the country as it is a totally portable. Such mobile parks are very popular in India. Some Indian parks have even made the long journey to the Middle East on trucks and lorries. The Ananda Ghurni offers various attractions for children and adults and boasts some international standard rides like Ranger, Dragon Coaster, Swing Chair and Beach Buggy. Every item at the park guarantees enjoyment and adventure according to people who have visited Ananda Ghurni. After its time in Dhaka, the Ananada Ghurni will head back to Cox's Bazaar to catch the start of the tourist season. Rafiqul Islam, managing director of Neptune Mobile Amusement Park, informed that Ananda Ghurni was first opened in Cox's Bazaar in March 11 this year and was an instant hit. People poured in when it was in Narayangang and Islam was very much hopeful that Dhaka dwellers will also love it. "Our plan is to reach all the 64 districts of the country with this mobile park. Only a 400x400 feet space is enough to set up the Ananada Ghurni. So our goal to roam the county is certainly attainable," Islam added. He also said that a second unit of the mobile amusement park would be launched soon. Meanwhile, Mirpur residents who have heard of Ananada Ghurni, are eagerly waiting in anticipation. "In Mirpur we are totally deprived of recreational facilities. The arrival of the mobile park is a welcoming news for us," said Abu Kaoser Chowdhury. "I managed to visit the Ananda Ghurni when it was in Narayanganj. I enjoyed it so much that I do not want to miss it for anything when it is in Dhaka," said Ripa who lives in Azimpur. Ticket prices of different rides vary from Tk 10 to 30 and entry fee to the park is Tk 20. The Ananda Ghurni will remain open from 3pm to 9pm on weekdays and from 10am to 10pm on holidays at the City Club Ground.
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