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MRT Line 5 (Dhaka Metro)
The MRT Line 5 (, ''romanised: Em-Ar-Ti Lain Pachh'') is an approved mass rapid transit line of Dhaka Metro Rail. It will be the third line of the Dhaka Metro Rail system. This line comprises Northern Route and Southern Route. The construction of the MRT Line 5's Northern Route began in 5 November 2023 and is scheduled to commence operation by 2028. Background In 2005, the World Bank published a study report, recommending that the government of Bangladesh build a mass transit system in Dhaka. In the same year, American consultancy firm Louis Berger Group Louis Berger (formerly known as Berger Group Holdings) is a full-service engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, program and construction management and economic development firm based in Morristown, New Jersey. Founded in 1953 in Ha ... prepared a strategic transport plan for Dhaka. The World Bank helped to develop this plan, which proposed the construction of five MRT lines in Dhaka. The five metro lines were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid Transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT), also known as heavy rail or metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas. A rapid transit system that primarily or traditionally runs below the surface may be called a subway, tube, or underground. Unlike buses or trams, rapid transit systems are railways (usually electric railway, electric) that operate on an exclusive right-of-way (transportation), right-of-way, which cannot be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles, and which is often grade-separated in tunnels or on elevated railways. Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between rapid transit station, stations typically using electric multiple units on rail tracks, although some systems use guided rubber tires, magnetic levitation (''maglev''), or monorail. The stations typically have high platforms, without steps inside the trains, requiring custom-made trains in order to minimize gaps between train a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MRT Line 2 (Dhaka Metro)
The MRT Line 2 ( bn, এমআরটি লাইন ২) is Dhaka's proposed rapid transit line. It will be the fifth of the Dhaka Metro Rail system and will be operated by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL). It is scheduled to open in 2030. History In 2005, the World Bank published a study report, recommending that the government of Bangladesh build a mass transit system in Dhaka. In the same year, American consultancy firm Louis Berger Group prepared a strategic transport plan for Dhaka. The World Bank helped to develop this plan, which proposed the construction of five MRT lines in Dhaka. The five metro lines were MRT Line 1, MRT Line 2, MRT Line 4, MRT Line 5 and MRT Line 6. On 15 June 2017, an agreement was signed between the government of Bangladesh and Japan to build MRT Line 2 on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis. On June 7 of the following year, a sub-working group headed by Marubeni was formed to list its construction project in the PPP. It was plan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammadpur Thana
Mohammadpur ( bn, মোহাম্মদপুর) is a thana of Dhaka District in the division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Although initially Mohammadpur had grown as a residential area, subsequent commercial places have also been developed as well. History Unlike some parts of Dhaka city, most parts of Mohammadpur were planned in the 1950s as relatively broad streets and avenues. Saat Masjid, a prominent archaeological structure in the area is part of a renowned mosque of Dhaka city called Shia Masjid. Geography Mohammadpur is at . It has an area of 11.65 km2. Mohammadpur is connected to Sadar Ghat and Gabtali by the city protection dam. Mohammadpur borders Shyamoli and Adabor Thana to the north, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar to the east and Dhanmondi and Hazaribagh thanas to the south. Demographics According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Mohammadpur Thana had 75,546 households and a population of 355,843, 100% of whom lived in urban areas. 7.3% of the population was under the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tejgaon Thana
Tejgaon ( bn, তেজগাঁও) is a thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is in the centre of Dhaka, the capital. In 2006, the boundaries of the thana were redrawn when Tejgaon Industrial Area Thana was created out of the former larger area and again in 2009 when Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana was created. This is an important area of Dhaka city as the prime minister's office is here. It is bounded by Mohakhali to the north, Old Airport Road to the east and Moghbazar- Malibagh to the south and Dhanmondi to the west. It consists of several localities, including Tejgaon Industrial Area, Kawran Bazar, Nakhalpara, Shaheen Bag, Arjat para, East Raja Bazar, West Raja Bazar, Tejturi Bazar and Tejkunipara. Geography Tejgaon is at . The total area is . Demographics According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Tejgaon Thana had 29,622 households and a population of 148,255, 100% of whom lived in urban areas. 6.3% of the population was under the age of 5. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adabar Thana
Adabar is a Thana of Dhaka District located on the bank of Buriganga river, in Bangladesh. To the north, there is Darus Salam Thana and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, to the east and south, there is Mohammadpur Thana and to the west, there is Buriganga river. History Administration Adabar thana was formed on 27 June, 2007 comprising part of Mohammadpur Thana. See also *Mohammadpur Thana *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, with a population exceeding 165 million pe ... References {{Reflist Thanas of Dhaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallyanpur
Kalyanpur ( bn, কল্যাণপুর) is a place of Bangladesh, in Dhaka. It is a neighbour of Shyamoli. It is under Mirpur Thana, and it has a sub-post office under the Mohammadpur Exchange-1207. It is on the Dhaka North City Corporation. It is the home of the Kallyanpur Girls School Kalyanpur ( bn, কল্যাণপুর) is a place of Bangladesh, in Dhaka. It is a neighbour of Shyamoli. It is under Mirpur Thana, and it has a sub-post office under the Mohammadpur Exchange-1207. It is on the Dhaka North City Corporation ... and College, that was established in 1972. This place is popular for inter-district bus counters. References Neighbourhoods in Dhaka {{Dhaka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vatara Thana
Vatara Thana is an upscale ''thana'' of Dhaka city, the capital of Bangladesh. Pragoti Sarani falls under Vatara Thana. Its areas include Basundhara Residential Area, Vatara, Solmaid, Nurerchala, Khilbarirtek, Kalachandpur, and Kuril. See also * Upazilas of Bangladesh An ''upazila'' ( bn, উপজেলা, upôzela, lit=sub-district pronounced: ), formerly called ''thana'', is an administrative region in Bangladesh, functioning as a sub-unit of a district. It can be seen as an analogous to a county or a ... * Districts of Bangladesh * Divisions of Bangladesh References {{Reflist Thanas of Dhaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulshan Thana
Gulshan ( bn, গুলশান) 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, shopping centres, schools, banks, members' clubs and hosts the majority of embassies and high commissions in Bangladesh. Many Bangladeshi and international companies have their offices in Gulshan. History In the place of this suburb there was an old village named ''Bhola''. Gulshan was founded as a planned model town in 1961 with its own Pourashabha (''municipal corporation''), while the neighbouring Banani Model Town 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 of a serene residential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banani Model Town
Banani is a part of Ward No. 19 in Banani Thana, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Geography Banani Model Town is located at . It has a lake called Banani Lake. Korail slum is located on the border of Banani. History In November 2016 Dhaka North City Corporation demolished the home of former East Pakistan Governor Abdul Monem Khan. In 2019, 19 were killed in the FR Tower fire. Population According to the 2011 Bangladesh census In 2011, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, conducted a national census in Bangladesh, which provided a provisional estimate of the total population of the country as 142,319,000. The previous decennial census was the 2001 census. Data were reco ..., the population of Banani was 24,718.http://203.112.218.65:8008/Census2011/Dhaka/Dhaka/Dhaka_C01.pdf Gallery References Populated places in Dhaka Division Planned cities in Bangladesh {{Dhaka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantonment Thana
Cantonmen Thana ( bn, ক্যান্টনমেন্ট) is a Thana of Dhaka district in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It includes the Army Headquarters, Naval Headquarters and the Air Force Headquarters. Cantonment Thana was formed in 1976. Geography Cantonment is located at . It has 36540 units of household and total area 14.47 km2. Demographics At the 1991 Bangladesh census, Cantonment had a population of 117,464, of whom 109,817 were aged 18 or older. Males constituted 55.53% of the population, and females 44.47%. Cantonment had an average literacy rate of 68% (7+ years), against the national average of 32.4%. See also * Upazilas of Bangladesh An ''upazila'' ( bn, উপজেলা, upôzela, lit=sub-district pronounced: ), formerly called ''thana'', is an administrative region in Bangladesh, functioning as a sub-unit of a district. It can be seen as an analogous to a county or a ... * Districts of Bangladesh * Divisions of Bangladesh Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darus Salam Thana
Darus Salam Thana is a thana, an administrative unit, of Dhaka District, Bangladesh. History During the Bangladesh Liberation war, Bengali intellectuals were killed by Pakistan Army in this area. After the Independence of Bangladesh a memorial was constructed for the intellectuals. The thana itself was created in on 23 August 2008 from areas under Mirpur Thana. The thana is under the jurisdiction of Darussalam Police Station of the Bangladesh Police. They are responsible for law enforcement in the thana. The police station was established on 23 September 2008. Notable educational institutions There are 4 notable educational institutions in the thana according to ''Banglapedia ''Banglapedia:'' ''the'' ''National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh'' is the first Bangladeshi encyclopedia. It is available in print, CD-ROM format and online, in both Bengali and English. The print version comprises fourteen 500-page volumes. The ...''. * Govt. Bangla College * Bangladesh-Japan Training ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirpur Model Thana
Mirpur ( bn, মীরপুর/মিরপুর) is a ''thana'' of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. It is bounded by Pallabi Thana to the north, Mohammadpur Thana to the south, Kafrul to the east, and Savar Upazila to the west. History Mirpur thana was established in 1962. The thana consists of one ''union porishod'', eight wards, 11 mouzas and 86 and 20 villages. Mirpur Thana (town) area was included in Keraniganj Thana during the British period (1757 to 1947) and in Tejgaon Thana during the Pakistan period (1947 to 1971). After the Liberation War following the victory day, Mirpur was independent on 31 January 1972. Geography Mirpur is located at . It has a total area of and is situated in the north-east of Dhaka city. Demographics At the 2000 census of Bangladesh, Mirpur had a population of 1,074,232, of which males constituted 54.15% and females 45.85%. 610,270 were over the age of 18, and the average literacy rate was 68.9% (7+ years), compared to the national average of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
