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Hatirjheel Thana
Hatirjheel Thana is a Thanas of Bangladesh, thana in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It was formed in 2018 with Hatirjheel, the Hatirjheel project and its surrounding areas. The areas under this thana were earlier under the Thanas of Bangladesh, thanas of Ramna Thana, Ramna, Tejgaon Industrial Area Thana, Tejgaon Industrial Area and Rampura Thana, Rampura. Hatirjheel Thana is a part of Dhaka North City Corporation. Naming and etymology Legend has it that the elephants of Dhaka's Pilkhana, Bangladesh, Pilkhana, Dhanmondi Thana, Dhanmondi used to take baths in these wetlands. ''Hati'' () in Bengali language, Bengali means elephant and ''Jheel'' () means lake – hence the name ''Hatirjheel''. History Previously, the area of Hatirjheel was overlapped by multiple thanas, namely Tejgaon Industrial Area Thana, Tejgaon I/A, Ramna Thana, Ramna, Gulshan Thana, Gulshan, Badda Thana, Badda and Rampura Thana, Rampura. During any incident, it would be confusing to identify the jurisd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upazilas Of Bangladesh
An ''upazila'' ( pronounced: ), formerly called ''thana'', is an administrative division in Bangladesh, functioning as a sub-unit of a districts of Bangladesh, district. It can be seen as an analogous to a county or a borough of Western countries. Rural upazilas are further administratively divided into Union councils of Bangladesh, union council areas (union parishads). Bangladesh has 495 upazilas. The upazilas are the second lowest tier of regional administration in Bangladesh. The administrative structure consists of divisions (8), districts (64), upazilas (495) and union parishads (UPs). This system of devolution was introduced by the former military ruler and president of Bangladesh, Hossain Mohammad Ershad, Lt-Gen Hossain Muhammad Ershad, in an attempt to strengthen local government. Below UPs, villages (''gram'') and ''para'' exist, but these have no administrative power and elected members. The Local Government local ordinance, Ordinance of 1982 was amended a year lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manab Zamin
''The Daily '' ( lit. People's Land) is a major daily tabloid newspaper in Bangladesh, published from Dhaka in the Bengali language. It is the first and largest circulated Bengali tabloid daily in the world, with 19,000,000 monthly pageviews on its online edition. 1.6 million visitors from 189 countries from all over the planet visit the web site every month, making it one of the most visited Bengali-language online publications worldwide. It is ranked within the World Top 500 newspaper web sites of the world, and is in the top 1% of all sites globally. The newspaper is also the only Bangladeshi publication to boast credentials and affiliations with FIFA, UEFA, and the English Premier League. It has also partnered with Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. in publicity for Hollywood productions, including ''Batman Begins'', ''Superman Returns'' and '' Casino Royale''. The ''Daily '' is also the only Bangladeshi newspaper to host a dedicated website for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers And Exporters Association
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association or BGMEA () is a nationwide trade organization of garments manufacturers in Bangladesh and is located in the capital city of Dhaka. It plays a pivotal role in the country's earning sector of foreign trades. History BGMEA was founded in 1983. BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology is owned by the trade body. The trade body has a research wing. Chattogram BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology was founded in 2022 by the BGMEA. It aims to develop skilled professionals with updated technical competence for textile industries in Chittagong. BGMEA Bhaban BGMEA Bhaban (''BGMEA Building'') is a 16-storey building that is the headquarters of BGMEA and is located in Hatirjheel, Dhaka. The foundation of the building was placed in 1998, by then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In 2006, it was inaugurated by then Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The building was built illegally on canal land. On 3 April 2011, Bangladesh High Court ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malibagh
Malibagh or Malibag () is a neighbourhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It holds the distinction of being one of the oldest and most traditional neighbourhoods in the city. Considered one of the most populated areas in Dhaka, the area falls under the precinct of Shahjahanpur Thana in Dhaka South City Corporation wards 12 and 19 and is encompassed by the Dhaka-8 constituency of Jatiya Sangsad. History The name "Malibagh" is derived from the combination of two Bengali words: , meaning gardener, and , meaning garden. According to tradition, during the period of Muslim rule, Dhaka featured numerous gardens, with appointed gardeners responsible for their maintenance. These gardeners resided collectively, albeit not exclusively, in their own quarters. Over time, to distinguish their quarter from the other locality named Malitola in Old Dhaka Old Dhaka () is a term used to refer to the historic old city of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It was founded in 1608 as Jahangirabad or Jah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pan Pacific Sonargaon
The Pan Pacific Sonargaon is a hotel in Dhaka. It is one of the oldest 5 star hotel in Bangladesh and is owned by the government of Bangladesh and operated by Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts. History Hotels International Limited was established on 25 June 1977 as a public limited company to establish a five star hotel in Dhaka. The foundation of Pan Pacific Sonargaon was laid on 17 October 1977. The construction was financed by Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (later renamed to Japan Bank for International Cooperation) as a loan to the government of Bangladesh. Pan Pacific Sonargaon was established in 1981. The hotel was designed by Hawaii-based architect Peter Hsi. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts was hired to manage the hotel as Bangladesh lacked the necessary experience of operating a 5-star hotel. An 8-acre site in Karwan Bazar was chosen as the construction site. On 13 October 2003, Hotel International Limited announced plans to spend one billion taka to renovate the hotel. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAARC Fountain
SAARC Fountain is a fountain in Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by .... It is situated at Kawran Bazar, at the intersection of Panthapath, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, and Sonargaon Road, and is adjacent to the Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel. The structure was designed by Nitun Kundu, a Bangladeshi artist and sculptor. While the fountain is made of steel, the reservoir is made of reinforced cement concrete. The structure was built shortly before the inaugural SAARC summit held in Dhaka in 1985. References Fountains in Bangladesh Buildings and structures in Dhaka {{Bangladesh-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maghbazar
Maghbazar () or Mogbazar is a neighbourhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located near the neighbourhoods of Tejgaon, Segunbagicha, Ramna and Malibagh, under the jurisdiction of Ramna and Hatirjheel thanas. Its origins date back to the Mughal Empire. The area is administered under Dhaka North City Corporation wards 35 and 36. History Maghbazar is named after the Maghs or Mogs, whose ancestors were originally from Arakan Burma. In 1620, the Magh kingdom was attacked by the Mughals at ancient Dhaka, the heart of Bengal. The Mughal subedar Ibrahim Khan, under the Mughals gained victory over the Maghs. Their leader Mukut Ray surrendered to subehdar Islam Khan, and along with his followers, accepted Islam, after which the subedar permitted them to stay in the area of what is now known as Maghbazar. The Maghs possibly also established a settlement here after being defeated at the hands of the Mughals at the end of the 17th century. Historian Muntassir Mamoon holds the view that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhaka Tribune
The ''Dhaka Tribune'' is a major Bangladeshi English-language daily newspaper based in Dhaka, the country's capital and largest city. It also operates an online portal ( Bengali version) known as the '' Bangla Tribune''. The newspaper has a strong readership in Bangladeshi cities, particularly among the young generation, the diplomatic community, and expatriates; as well as a wide readership in South Asia and internationally. The newspaper is notable for its highly diverse op-ed content, with contributions from leading Bangladeshi, South Asian and international columnists. The newspaper is notable for being the fastest-growing English-language news media in Bangladesh's history, catering to the country's business community, middle class, public and private universities, and English medium schools. Several award-winning journalists have worked with the newspaper. History The newspaper began publication on 19 April 2013. The newspaper started as a broadsheet before going compact on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhaka Metropolitan Police
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (; abbreviated as DMP) is the unit of Bangladesh Police responsible for law enforcement in the metropolis of Dhaka, the national capital and most populous city in Bangladesh. The DMP is the largest police force unit in Bangladesh. At present, the DMP commissioner is Sheikh Md. Sajjad Ali. History During a major reorganization and expansion of Bangladesh's national police forces, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) was established on 1 February 1976 to maintain law and order in the country's capital and largest city. It initially had 6,000 personnel in 12 police stations. With the rapid population growth of the city, the need of an expanded and better equipped police increased. The government planned a major expansion of police. Consequently, the establishment of 50 police stations has been completed. The number of personnel has been expanded, with newer ranks and officer corps. During the tenure of Asaduzzaman Mia as DMP Commissioner, general diar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badda Thana
Badda () is a thana (police jurisdiction) and township in Dhaka District in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Parts of the thana are under the administrative jurisdiction of Dhaka North City Corporation ward 21, and in part, ward 17, while the rest encompasses parts of the unions of Beraid, Badda, Bhatara, and Satarkul in Tejgaon Development Circle. Origins Badda traces its roots back to the early 20th century. Despite its proximity to the upscale Gulshan area, it developed haphazardly due to its location outside the municipal boundaries of Dhaka for an extended period. The area east of Progoti Avenue is relatively newer, evolving during the 1950s and 1960s. On 9 December 1998, Badda Thana was established, carved out from parts of Cantonment Thana and Gulshan Thana. It comprised the mouzas of Badda, Satarkul, and Beraid, the latter notable for housing multiple Mughal-era mosques. Geography Badda Thana is located near the north-eastern part of Dhaka, at . It extends on both sides of Rampura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulshan Thana
Gulshan () is a thana situated in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is an affluent residential and business neighbourhood and is now home to a number of the city's restaurants, five star hotels, shopping centers, schools, banks, offices and members' clubs; it also hosts the majority of foreign embassies and high commissions in Bangladesh. Many Bangladeshi and international companies have their offices located in Gulshan. History An old village named Bhola Gram used to be located in what is now Gulshan. The city was founded as a planned model town in 1961 with its own pourashabha (''municipal corporation''), while the neighbouring Banani was founded in 1964. Gulshan Thana was established in 1972. Gulshan Pourashabha was abolished in 1982. In 1984, Gulshan, along with Mirpur municipality, was absorbed into Dhaka. The area was originally built with the purpose of being solely residential; however, over the years many commercial buildings have been set up in the area. Gulshan is now a mix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengali Language
Bengali, also known by its endonym and exonym, endonym Bangla (, , ), is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language belonging to the Indo-Iranian languages, Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages, Indo-European language family. It is native to the Bengal region (Bangladesh, India's West Bengal and Tripura) of South Asia. With over 242 million native speakers and another 43 million as second language speakers as of 2025, Bengali is the List of languages by number of native speakers, sixth most spoken native language and the List of languages by total number of speakers, seventh most spoken language by the total number of speakers in the world. Bengali is the Official language, official, National language, national, and most widely spoken language of Bangladesh, with 98% of Bangladeshis using Bengali as their first language. It is the second-most widely spoken scheduled languages of India, language in India. It is the official language of the Indian states of West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
