The site hosted the Dilkusha Government House during British rule which was used by the viceroy of India and the governor of Bengal. The house was the official governor's residence of East Pakistan after the creation of Pakistan.
The location previously housed the Dilkusha Government House during British rule, serving as the residence for the viceroy of India and the governor of Bengal. After Pakistan's creation, it continued to be used as the official residence of the governor in East Pakistan.