Named after the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, the park features several monuments and serves as a historical landmark and a popular recreational area for locals.

Situated in a populous and busy area of the old town, it is surrounded by important institutions such as Dhaka Judges Court, various banks, Jagannath University, and Kabi Nazrul College.

[2] In 2018, Bahadur Shah Park saw daily visitor numbers ranging from 400 to 500, primarily consisting of students and local residents who visited for jogging and socialising.

Antaghar served as both an entertainment hub and a vital meeting place for Europeans in Dhaka, attracting up to 150 people on Sundays, while natives were barred from entry.

[7][4] When Abdul Ghani's grandson, Khwaja Hafizullah, died, his English friends helped raise funds to build an obelisk in his memory here in 1884 or 1885, according to varying sources.

Contractors were tasked with repairing damaged structures and adding new features, including a 740-metre oval walkway, public toilets, benches, greenery, gardens, and an amphitheatre gallery, equipping the area with bright lights.

[10] A year after the 2020 renovation, Bahadur Shah Park faced several issues, including the presence of homeless individuals and vendors, as well as drug use and scattered garbage.