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MRT Line 5 (Dhaka Metro Rail)
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 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 The MRT Line 6 () is a rapid transit line of the Dhaka Metro Rail. Despite its number, it is Bangladesh's first rapid transit line and has been in service since 2022. The line is entire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid Transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT) or heavy rail, commonly referred to as metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport that is generally built in urban areas. A grade separation, grade separated rapid transit line below ground surface through a tunnel can be regionally called a subway, tube, metro or underground. They are sometimes grade-separated on elevated railways, in which case some are referred to as el trains – short for "elevated" – or skytrains. Rapid transit systems are usually electric railway, electric railways, that unlike buses or trams operate on an exclusive right-of-way (transportation), right-of-way, which cannot be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles. Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between metro station, stations typically using electric multiple units on railway tracks. Some systems use rubber-tyred metro, guided rubber tires, magnetic levitation (''maglev''), or monorail. The stations typica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MRT Line 2 (Dhaka Metro)
The MRT Line 2 () is Dhaka's proposed rapid transit line. Despite the number, 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 planned to connect Gabtoli w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhanmondi Thana
Dhanmondi () is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana (police jurisdiction) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founding president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dhanmondi Thana falls within the administrative areas of both the Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporations. The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to the early 1950s, when the Government of East Pakistan developed it as a centrally planned residential area catering to the city's elites. History During the British colonial period, the area that is now Dhanmondi had a canal next to it and was primarily used for cultivation, interspersed with a few settlements. It was known for its rice ( in Bengali) and other grain seed markets. The term in Persian and Urdu refers to a market or bazaar, hence the area came to be known as Dhanmondi. By the 19th century, the canal dried up, making the market there less significant. Dhanmondi su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammadpur Thana
Mohammadpur () is a thana 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 thana has an area of 8.23 km2. It 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 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Mohammadpur Thana has a population of 355,843 with average household size of 4.4 members, and an average literacy rate of 73.5% vs national average of 51.8% literacy. Points of interest Residential blocks Japan Garden City, a bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tejgaon Thana
Tejgaon () 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, 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, Monipuripara and Tejkunipara. Geography Tejgaon Thana is bounded by Kafrul Thana, Cantonment Thana and Tejgaon Industrial Area Thana on the north, Kalabagan Thana and Ramna Thana on the south, Tejgaon Industrial Area Thana on the east and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana and Kafrul Thana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adabar Thana
Adabar Thana is an administrative and geographic unit of Dhaka North City Corporation under the jurisdiction of Dhaka District in Bangladesh. The area is located on the bank of Buriganga river and situated in the western part of Dhaka City. To the north, there is Darus Salam Thana, to the northern east, there is Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana, to the east and south, there is Mohammadpur Thana and to the west, there is Buriganga river and Savar Upazila. The Thana came into existence on 27 June in 2007 by splitting up Mohammadpur Thana. The area has 798 acres of land, which is 3.23 square kilometers. Geography Located in between 23°45' and 23°46' north latitudes and in between 90°20' and 90°22' east longitudes, Adabar Thana is situated in the southwestern part of Dhaka City near the Buriganga River. The thana shares its borders mostly with Mohammadpur Thana and Darus Salam Thana. A small portion of the area near Shyamoli touches Sher-E-Bangla Nagar Thana on the northeast side. Sav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vatara Thana
Vatara Thana is a thana of Dhaka city, the capital of Bangladesh. Its neighbourhoods include Sayeed Nagar, Basundhara Residential Area, Vatara, Solmaid, Nurerchala, Khilbarirtek, Kalachandpur, and Kuril. Key roads passing through this thana include Progoti Sarani, and Madani Avenue, a road connecting it to Rupganj Upazila of Narayanganj. Part of this thana is encompassed by ward number 40 of Dhaka North City Corporation. See also * Upazilas of Bangladesh * Districts of Bangladesh * Divisions of Bangladesh Divisions are the first-level administrative divisions in Bangladesh. As of 2024, there are eight divisions of Bangladesh, each named after the major city within its jurisdiction that also serves as the administrative seat of that division. Eac ... References External links * Thanas of Dhaka {{Dhaka-geo-stub ... [...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] |
Banani Model Town
Banani is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana of Dhaka. It hosts five-star hotels, upscale restaurants, luxury apartments, international schools, and the offices of many local and Multinational corporation, multinational companies. Banani is considered an important central business district, and its commercial landscape is among the most important in Dhaka, coming after the likes of the nearby financial district of Gulshan Thana, Gulshan Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Tejgaon Industrial Area Thana, Tejgaon Industrial Area and downtown Motijheel Thana, Motijheel CBD, the nation's largest and most important Central business district, CBD. Geography Banani is located at . It has a lake called Banani Lake. Korail slum is located on the border of Banani. It is a part of Ward No. 19 of Dhaka North City Corporation, DNCC. History In November 2016, the Dhaka North City Corporation demolished the home of former East Pakistan Governor Abdul Monem Khan. In 2019, 19 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantonment Thana
Cantonment Thana () is a Thana of Dhaka district in 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 According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Cantonment Thana had 25,198 households with an average household size of 4.42 and a population of 131,864. Males constituted 57.03% (75,201) of the population while females 42.97% (56,663). Cantonment Thana had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 84.9%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 133.There were 264 floating people in this jurisdiction. The religious breakdown was Muslim 98.00% (129,230), Hindu 1.40% (1,844), Christian 0.39% (515), Buddhist 0.17% (219), and others 0.04% (56). The ethnic minority people living there were 144 people in total. See also * Upazilas of Bangladesh * Districts of Ban ... [...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. Demographics According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Darus Salam Thana had 37,264 households with an average household size of 3.94 and a population of 159,139. Males constituted 54.62% (86,926) of the population while females 45.38% (72,213). Darus Salam Thana had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 67.2%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 120.There were 872 floating people in this juri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirpur Model Thana
Mirpur () 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. For administrative convenience three new thanas, namely Shah Ali, Pallabi Thana and Kafrul Thana have been carved out of old Mirpur Thana. History Mirpur Thana was established in 1962. The thana consists of one ''union parishad'', eight wards, 11 mouzas and 86 and 20 villages. Mirpur Thana (town) area was included in Keraniganj Thana during the British period (1757–1947) and in Tejgaon Thana during the Pakistan period (1947–1971). After the Bangladesh Liberation War, following the victory day, Mirpur was independent on 31 January 1972. Geography The thana, with a total area of , is situated in the northeast of Dhaka city. It is bounded by Shah Ali Thana and Pallabi Thana on the north, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana and Darus Salam Thana on the south, Pallabi Thana and Kafrul Thana on the eas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
