Dhanmondi Thana
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Dhanmondi is one of the most crowded planned areas in Dhaka
city. Its origins can be traced back to the late 1950s, beginning as an affluent residential area, and over the decades evolving into a miniature city, where one can find everything from hospitals to malls, schools, banks, offices and universities.
of Bangladesh
. It has 33451 houses and a total area
of 9.74 km².
It is in Dhanmondi where the founding father of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
, lived and was assassinated, along with his entire family, in 1975.
The increasing number of commercial establishments, coupled with the lack of adequate parking facilities, has given rise to a tremendous amount of traffic congestion, especially during the mornings and afternoons when children are dropped off and picked up from school, and during the evenings when shoppers from all over Dhaka throng the various shopping centers.
Dhanmondi is well known for its lake
. The lakeside walkway is one of the most popular destinations in Dhaka and is usually crowded with people during the evenings. One of the more prominent features of the lakeside walkway is the Rabindra Sharabar, an open air amphitheater near the Road 8 bridge, where dramas, concerts, and various cultural programs are held from time to time by both amateur and well known artistes, especially during major festivals and holidays.
Snack stalls along the lakeside, particularly on Road 2 (opposite the entrance to Bangladesh Rifles), Road 5 (on an island accessible only by foot bridges from two sides), Road 8 (near the amphitheater) and Road 32 (opposite the residence of Sheikh Mujibir Rahman), offer a variety of tasty and low-cost snacks and beverages, and attract thousands of city dwellers every day.
During festivals such as Pohela Baishaki, Independence Day and Eid
, moving around Dhanmondi turns out to be nearly impossible as scores of people crowd the area.
and Standard Chartered also have branches here, with HSBC and Standard Chartered having multiple ATM booths within the area.
, Dhaka City College
Among the universities, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, United International University, Eastern University, The People's University Of Bangladesh, Stamford University and the University of Asia Pacific are the most well known.There are also
pupil make their coaching for O' levels and A'levels .
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
city. Its origins can be traced back to the late 1950s, beginning as an affluent residential area, and over the decades evolving into a miniature city, where one can find everything from hospitals to malls, schools, banks, offices and universities.
Geography
Dhanmondi is located in the Dhaka DistrictDhaka District
Dhaka District is a district located in central Bangladesh, and is the densest district in the nation. It is a part of the Dhaka Division. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, rests on the eastern banks of the Buriganga River which flows from the Turag to the south of the district...
of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. It has 33451 houses and a total area
Area
Area is a quantity that expresses the extent of a two-dimensional surface or shape in the plane. Area can be understood as the amount of material with a given thickness that would be necessary to fashion a model of the shape, or the amount of paint necessary to cover the surface with a single coat...
of 9.74 km².
History
Dhanmondi has been traditionally known as an upmarket, affluent residential area. After the liberation war, it primarily consisted of two storied houses and fostered a quiet neighborhood environment. More recently, migration issues, aggressive real estate business policies, and increasing numbers of schools and shopping malls have transformed its quiet residential status to that of a more congested, commercial area.It is in Dhanmondi where the founding father of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a Bengali nationalist politician and the founder of Bangladesh. He headed the Awami League, served as the first President of Bangladesh and later became its Prime Minister. He headed the Awami League, served as the first President of Bangladesh and later became its...
, lived and was assassinated, along with his entire family, in 1975.
Features
Dhanmondi nowadays is more of a commercial area than a residential area. Although there is a growing number of apartment complexes replacing the original two-storied houses, there are many non-residential establishments on almost every street, most of which are schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants and shopping centers.The increasing number of commercial establishments, coupled with the lack of adequate parking facilities, has given rise to a tremendous amount of traffic congestion, especially during the mornings and afternoons when children are dropped off and picked up from school, and during the evenings when shoppers from all over Dhaka throng the various shopping centers.
Dhanmondi is well known for its lake
Dhanmondi Lake
Dhanmondi Lake is a lake located in the Dhanmondi residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The lake was originally a dead channel of the Karwan Bazar River, and was connected to the Turag River. The lake is partially connected with the Begunbari Canal. In 1956, Dhanmondi was developed as a...
. The lakeside walkway is one of the most popular destinations in Dhaka and is usually crowded with people during the evenings. One of the more prominent features of the lakeside walkway is the Rabindra Sharabar, an open air amphitheater near the Road 8 bridge, where dramas, concerts, and various cultural programs are held from time to time by both amateur and well known artistes, especially during major festivals and holidays.
Snack stalls along the lakeside, particularly on Road 2 (opposite the entrance to Bangladesh Rifles), Road 5 (on an island accessible only by foot bridges from two sides), Road 8 (near the amphitheater) and Road 32 (opposite the residence of Sheikh Mujibir Rahman), offer a variety of tasty and low-cost snacks and beverages, and attract thousands of city dwellers every day.
During festivals such as Pohela Baishaki, Independence Day and Eid
Eid ul-Fitr
Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr, Id-ul-Fitr, or Id al-Fitr , often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting . Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity," while Fiṭr means "breaking the fast"...
, moving around Dhanmondi turns out to be nearly impossible as scores of people crowd the area.
INGO
UK based Practical action Bangladesh office at Road#04, House#12/BBanks
Almost every bank operating in the country has an outlet in Dhanmondi. Foreign banks such as Citi, HSBCHSBC
HSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. it is the world's second-largest banking and financial services group and second-largest public company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine...
and Standard Chartered also have branches here, with HSBC and Standard Chartered having multiple ATM booths within the area.
Education
Over the last fifteen years a large number of schools, colleges and private universities have been developed around the area. Many of the well-known English medium schools in the country, such as Oxford International School, South Breeze, Sunbeams, Mastermind, Maple Leaf, Marie Curie, Scholastica (Junior Section), Dhanmondi Tutorial, Sunnydale, and European Standard School (ESS) are located in Dhanmondi. Colleges Dhaka Imperial CollegeDhaka Imperial College
Dhaka Imperial College । Bengali:ঢাকা ইমপিরিয়াল কলেজ) is a private College in Dhaka, Bangladesh.The literal meaning of imperial is something involving an emperor or something majestic. The crown on the top symbolizes honor. "Read in the name of thy Creator"- the first message of the creator to man...
, Dhaka City College
Dhaka City College
Dhaka City Collge is one of the oldest colleges in Bangladesh located at Dhanmondi,kudrat-e-khuda road in Dhaka city. It offers HSC, three years bachelor's and four years honour's course in various majors...
Among the universities, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, United International University, Eastern University, The People's University Of Bangladesh, Stamford University and the University of Asia Pacific are the most well known.There are also
pupil make their coaching for O' levels and A'levels .
Restaurants
They are all over the locality be it small or big. As of recently, hookah bars are being attached to most restaurants to draw in young crowds. Some prominent restaurants which include hookah bars are Decagon Cafe, B151 Leisure Lounge, D Pavement, H2O. All established local and international fast food chains in the country have outlets in Dhanmondi.See also
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- Divisions of BangladeshDivisions of Bangladesh||Bangladesh is divided into seven major administrative regions called divisions . Each division is named after the major city within its jurisdiction that serves as the administrative capital of that division:...