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Basabo
Basabo or Bashabo () is a neighbourhood in Sabujbagh Thana of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. It is encompassed by Dhaka South City Corporation wards 4 and 5. The area is administered under the Dhaka-9 constituency of the Jatiya Sangsad and is divided into North Basabo, South Basabo, East Basabo, West Basabo, and Middle Basabo. The neighbourhood, located east of Kamalapur railway station on Atish Dipankar Road, is intersected by BasaboMadartek road and Basabo Buddha Mandir road. In 2020, Basabo was identified as one of the most affected areas in Dhaka during the COVID-19 pandemic. Points of interest Dharmarajika Bauddha Vihara, the first Buddhist monastery in Dhaka, was established in Bashabo in 1960. It functions as the cultural and regional centre of Bangladeshi Buddhists. Recreation and entertainment Bir Muktijoddha Shaheed Alauddin Playground (Bashabo Playground) was opened to the public after renovations in 2019 and remains the primary recreational facility for residents. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basabo Tarun Sangha
Basabo Tarun Sangha () is a Bangladeshi football club based in Basabo, Dhaka. It currently competes in the Dhaka Senior Division League, the third-tier of Bangladeshi football. History The club was founded in 1956 in Basabo, Dhaka. During the 1989–90 season, the club earned promotion to the Dhaka Third Division League after finishing runners-up to Gendaria Famous in the Pioneer League. In the 1993 edition of the Third Division League, the club became champions and were further promoted to the Second Division. The club spent almost two decades as a Second Division outfit before winning the league title in 2012, which resulted in their promotion to the Dhaka Senior Division League, Dhaka's top tier and the country's third tier. Ground The Bir Muktijoddha Shaheed Alauddin Playground, previously just known as Basabo Playground, reopened to the public in 2019 following renovations. It serves as the main recreational facility for residents, featuring a children's play area a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabujbagh Thana
Sabujbagh () is a thana (police jurisdiction) in Dhaka District in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Situated in the administrative area of Dhaka South City Corporation, the thana was formed in 1988. The police station is located at holding number 203 in Middle Bashabo. Geography Sabujbagh is bounded by Khilgaon Thana on the north, Jatrabari Thana on the south, Demra Thana and Jatrabari on the east, Motijheel and Sutrapur Thana on the west. It has a land area of . Demographics At the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Sabujbagh Thana had a population of 258,515. According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, it had a population of 376,421 with an average household size of 4.2 members, and an average literacy rate of 70.2% compared to the national average of 51.8%. Education Schools and Colleges in Sabujbagh * Sabujbagh Government College * Sabujbagh Government High School * Basaboo Boys' and Girls' High School * Motijheel Model High School and College, Basabo Branch * Kadamtala Purbo Basaboo High Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamalapur Dharmarajika Bauddha Vihara
Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery Complex () is a Buddhist monastery ( vihara) located in the city of Dhaka in Bangladesh. It holds the distinction of being the first Buddhist monastery built in the city of Dhaka. History The Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery Complex, founded by Bishuddhananda Mahathera in 1960 on a land of . The temple, situated in Basabo and belonging to the order of the Mahasthabir Nikaya, serves as a focal point for Buddhist life and culture in Dhaka and Bangladesh. Within its premises lies the Dharmarajik Pali College, established in the same year. Notably, in 1962, King Bhumibol of Thailand became the first foreign head of state to visit the temple. Thailand's donation of a 10-foot tall Buddha statue in 1984 was followed by another statue gifted by Japan. During the Bangladesh Liberation War The Bangladesh Liberation War (, ), also known as the Bangladesh War of Independence, was an War, armed conflict sparked by the rise of the Bengali nationalis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 population density, most densely populated with a population of over 171 million within an area of . Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the List of Indian states, Indian state of Sikkim to its north. Dhaka, the capital and list of cities and towns in Bangladesh, largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country. The territory of modern Bangladesh was a stronghold of many List of Buddhist kingdoms and empires, Buddhist and List of Hindu empir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel I
Channel i () is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Impress Group. It was launched on 1 October 1999, as Bangladesh's first digital television channel. It is one of the oldest satellite television channels in Bangladesh. Channel i is broadcast via satellite television using PanAmSat and Bangabandhu-1, covering most of Asia and parts of Australia. It is sister to the radio station, Radio Bhumi. History Prior to the establishment of the channel, Faridur Reza Sagar established Impress Telefilm, which initially produced small-mini series and one-off shows for state-owned Bangladesh Television. Channel i began broadcasting on 1 October 1999 from a small building in the Siddheshwari neighborhood of Dhaka, with the "Hridoye Bangladesh" (হৃদয়ে বাংলাদেশ; ) slogan, which is still used as of today. It initially broadcast pre-recorded television programs for 12 hours, but was converted to a 24-hour channel withi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahjahanpur Thana
Shahjahanpur Thana () is a thana (precinct) in Dhaka South City Corporation, Bangladesh. It is regarded as one of the most densely populated areas in Dhaka. Background Shahjahanpur is considered an older settlement, once classified as a suburban area of Dhaka. According to local tradition, the area is named after Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who reportedly spent time here in the year 1624 prior to his ascension to the throne. In 2012, Shahjahanpur Thana was formed after splitting from Motijheel Thana, becoming the 47th thana of Dhaka metropolitan area. Geography and demographics Shahjahanpur Thana covers . To the north of the area lies Khilgaon, while to the south are Rajarbagh, Shantinagar, and Motijheel. The eastern boundary is marked by the Khilgaon Flyover, while to the west are Shantibag and Malibagh. The boundary description of the precinct is as follows: * To the north, it traces the southern side of Atish Deepankar Road (Bishwa Road) along the railway station's boundar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamalapur (neighbourhood)
Motijheel () is a central business district and a Thanas of Bangladesh, thana of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is Dhaka's primary central business district, and also the nation's largest commercial and financial hub. Motijheel, located immediately adjacent to Dhaka's Origin (mathematics), zero point, has the largest number of offices in Dhaka. Motijheel CBD also has one of the highest concentrations of high-rise buildings in Bangladesh. It has thus earned the title of the downtown and city centre of Dhaka and as the ''bankpara''-''officepara'' (neighbourhood of banks and offices) in Bengali language, Bengali. It is home to the Bangabhaban presidential palace, the venerable Notre Dame College, Dhaka, Notre Dame College; and the Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of the country. Companies based in Motijheel include Dutch Bangla Bank, Eastern Bank PLC. (Bangladesh), Eastern Bank PLC, Mercantile Bank (Bangladesh), Mercantile Bank, IFIC Bank, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Orion Group (Bangladesh), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mugda
Mugda () or Mugdapara () is a Thanas of Bangladesh, thana (city district) in Dhaka South City Corporation, Bangladesh. The thana is encompassed by wards 5, 6, and 7, is home to Kamalapur Stadium, and is situated close to Kamalapur railway station and Motijheel Thana, Motijheel. Background and demographics Mugda Thana was established in 2012 after splitting from Sabujbagh Thana. Previously, the northern area was known as Thakurpara, named after the Hindu Thakur (title), Thakurs who settled there, mainly public employees. These residents were known for digging several large ponds in the area. Mugda Thana had a population of 208,964 at the 2022 Bangladeshi census and 55,756 houses. Geography Mugda Thana covers approx. . The areas falling under its jurisdiction comprise Bishwaroad, Kamalapur, Maniknagar, Mugdapara, Madinabagh, Mugda Jhilpara, South Mugdapara, Bank Colony, Chedpara, Anandhadhara, Bengal Garments Lane, Residential Area, Wapda Lane, No. 7 Lane, Mugda Stadium, Mani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khilgaon
Khilgaon () is a thana (police jurisdiction) and neighbourhood in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The thana encompasses Dhaka South City Corporation wards 24, 25, and 26. In 2022, it had a population of about 380 thousand. Geography Khilgaon is bounded by Badda Thana on the north, Motijheel Thana, Sabujbagh Thana and Demra Thana on the south, Rupganj Upazila on the east and Rampura Thana on the west. Its total area is . History During the 17th century, Khilgaon thrived as a bustling trading hub, situated alongside the now-defunct Pandu river. Few families inhabited this uneven terrain, and agriculture was virtually non-existent. The name Khilgaon originated from Bengali, where refers to uncultivated land and means village, reflecting its rural origins. Despite evolving into a significant settlement within the megacity, the name has endured. Later on, a prominent Chowdhury family acquired extensive landholdings and established their residence here, lending its name to the Chowdh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United News Of Bangladesh
United News of Bangladesh (, UNB/) is a Bangladeshi private news agency founded by Enayetullah Khan in 1988. It is the first fully digitized private wire service in South Asia. UNB has news exchange agreements with other major news agencies and networks, such as Associated Press, UNI, Xinhua, Kyodo, ANSA, Suomen Tietotoimisto and Rompress. UNB is a member of international bodies such as Organization of Asian and Pacific News Agencies, Commonwealth Press Union, Asian Mass Communication Research and Information Centre and AsiaNet. UNB says it has correspondents and reporters in every district of Bangladesh, and serves 20 million people daily. Farid Hossain is the editor of UNB. He has previously served as the Bangladesh bureau chief of Associated Press The Associated Press (AP) is an American not-for-profit organization, not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association, and produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and Grant (money), grants to the governments of Least developed countries, low- and Developing country, middle-income countries for the purposes of economic development. The World Bank is the collective name for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA), two of five international organizations owned by the World Bank Group. It was established along with the International Monetary Fund at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference. After a slow start, its first loan was to France in 1947. In its early years, it primarily focused on rebuilding Europe. Over time, it focused on providing loans to developing world countries. In the 1970s, the World Bank re-conceptualized its mission of facilitating development as being oriented around poverty reduction. For the last 30 years, it has included NGOs and environmental groups in its loan portfolio. Its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
