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Segunbagicha (1)
Segunbagicha () is an upscale residential, administrative, commercial, and institutional neighbourhood in south-central Dhaka, Bangladesh. The neighbourhood is an important area of Dhaka featuring a large number of government and residential complexes. It acts as a bridge between the major thanas of Ramna, Shahbagh, Dhanmondi, Paltan and Motijheel, and is located at the crossroads of Ramna, Shahbag and Paltan thanas. Segunbagicha is a centre of government office building and institutions including the headquarters of The Directorate General of National Security Intelligence, Anti-Corruption Commission (commonly known as ''duduk; দুদক''), ''Motsho Bhobon'' (building of Department of Fisheries), Bangladesh Secretariat, the International Mother Language Institute, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the Public Works Department, the Bangladesh Department of Architecture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as several tax zones. History During the British Bengal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neighbourhoods In Dhaka Metropolitan Area
A neighbourhood (Commonwealth English) or neighborhood (American English) is a geographically localized community within a larger town, city, suburb or rural area, sometimes consisting of a single street and the buildings lining it. Neighbourhoods are often social communities with considerable face-to-face interaction among members. Researchers have not agreed on an exact definition, but the following may serve as a starting point: "Neighbourhood is generally defined spatially as a specific geographic area and functionally as a set of social networks. Neighbourhoods, then, are the spatial units in which face-to-face social interactions occur—the personal settings and situations where residents seek to realise common values, socialise youth, and maintain effective social control." Preindustrial cities In the words of the urban scholar Lewis Mumford, "Neighborhoods, in some annoying, inchoate fashion exist wherever human beings congregate, in permanent family dwellings; and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Bangladesh)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (; Pronounced: ''Pòrôrāshtro Mōntronàlôy''), abbreviated as MOFA, is the Bangladeshi state ministry which oversees foreign relations of Bangladesh. It is headquartered in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. Fundamental foreign policy of Bangladesh The State shall base its international relations on the principles of respect for national sovereignty and equality, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, peaceful settlements of international disputes, and respect for international law and the principles enunciated in the United Nations Charter, and on the basis of those principles shall; * Strive for the renunciation of the use of force in international relations and for general and complete disarmament; * Uphold the right of every people freely to determine and build up its own social, economic and political system by ways and means of its own free choice; and * Support oppressed peoples throughout the world waging a just struggle against i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Architecture (Bangladesh)
Department of Architecture () is a government department under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works in Bangladesh. The Department of Architecture is the only Government organization to impart architectural services under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works and responsible for designing all government buildings and public housing schemes across the country. The Department not only prepares architectural designs and layout plans for public building and housing projects but also advises the Government on policy matters relating to human settlement and land use planning. It also offers advice/ recommendation/assistance with respect to master plans, architectural plans, environmental conservation work, general architectural services, etc., related to different projects as per the requirements of different government ministries, departments, directorates, and corporations, etc. It is located in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Works Department (Bangladesh)
The Public Works Department (), also known as PWD, is a government department responsible for the construction of buildings and structures of government organisation and agencies in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works The Ministry of Housing and Public Works (; ''Gr̥hāẏana ō gaṇapūrta mantraṇālaẏa'') is a ministry of the government of Bangladesh which provides housing and regulates the state construction activities in the country. Directorate *P .... Most of the works done by the department are designed by the Department of Architecture. History The Public Works Department was established in 1948 when Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan. It is led by a chief engineer. Working area #Construction and maintenance of government buildings and establishments #Ensure proper maintenance and management of government quarantined properties. #Maintain the standard and quality of construction materials. #Const ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (; ) or simply known as Shilpakala Academy is the principal state-sponsored national cultural centre of Bangladesh. It is a academy of fine and performing arts. History It is the national academy of fine and performing arts. The academy was established through an act of Parliament in 1974 as a statutory organization under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. But subsequently the Act of 1974 of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy was amended through a new act of Parliament in 1989. The academy is headed by a Director General. The overall direction for the functioning of the academy is provided by an Executive Council (Shilpakala Academy Parishad) headed by the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The Director General of the academy, Liaquat Ali, is responsible for its administration. He is also responsible for the implementation of decisions taken by the council. He is assisted in his work by an executive committee which is elected by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Mother Language Institute
The International Mother Language Institute (IMLI, ) is a statutory body in Bangladesh whose function is the preservation of languages. History Planning for the International Mother Language Institute (IMLI), intended to promote Bangla and preserve endangered languages, began in 1999. It was inaugurated at Segunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 15 March 2001. Construction started on 6 April 2003, stopped with the next change of government, and resumed on 11 February 2008. Six stories of the proposed twelve has been built. It was officially completed on 21 February 2010. In 2015 UNESCO applied Category II Institute status to IMLI. Background The Bengali language movement of 1952 and International Mother Language Day International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. First announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999, it was formally reco ... are the main ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Secretariat
The Bangladesh Secretariat () is the administrative headquarters of the Government of Bangladesh, and houses the majority of ministries and government agencies and bodies, located in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. The secretariat can refer to the complex of ministries, or refer to the Bangladesh Civil Service central administration. Its political heads are the ministers while the administrative heads are the Secretaries to the Government. The Secretariat complex was originally constructed as the Secretariat of East Pakistan. History The Daily Star reported on 15 July 2009 that the Bangladesh Secretariat was filled with lobbyists who were interfering with the duties of ministers and secretaries. Despite Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calling for an end to lobbying at the secretariat, the Bangladesh Secretariat received 1,200 visitors a day. On 9 May 2015, the ICT Division started providing free WiFi at their Bangladesh Secretariat. The Cabinet Division declared the Bangladesh Secretariat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Fisheries (Bangladesh)
Department of Fisheries () is a Bangladesh government department under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock responsible for regulating the fisheries industry in Bangladesh. Kh. Mahbubul Haque is the Director General of the Department of Fisheries. History The Department of Fisheries traces its origin to the Department of Fisheries that existed when Bangladesh was part of Pakistan. Following the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, the current Department of Fisheries was established. In April 1975, the Central Fisheries Department was merged with Department of Fisheries. The Central Marine Fisheries Department was merged with the Department of Fisheries in 1984 and became its Marine Fisheries wing. References 1976 establishments in Bangladesh Organisations based in Dhaka Government agencies of Bangladesh Government departments of Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-org-stub Segunbagicha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-Corruption Commission (Bangladesh)
The Anti Corruption Commission (; ''often abbreviated:'' ACC, ) is the principal Government of Bangladesh, government agency against corruption in Bangladesh. History The Anti-Corruption Commission was formed through an act promulgated on 23 February 2004 that came into force on 9 May 2004. Although initially, it could not make the desired impact, immediately following its reconstitution in February 2007, the ACC began working with renewed vigor and impetus duly acceding to the United Nations Convention against corruption that was adopted by the General Assembly away back on 31 October 2003. Its framework and function are governed by Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004. In 2009, Ghulam Rahman was appointed chairman of the commission, replacing Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury. Anti Corruption Commission was formed through an act in 2004, but is considered to be largely ineffective in investigating and preventing corruption because of governmental involvement and influence over it. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Security Intelligence
The National Security Intelligence, commonly known as the NSI, is the principal civilian intelligence agency of Bangladesh. The NSI is the leading body of the Government of Bangladesh in the fields of internal security, counter terrorism, counter intelligence and foreign intelligence. NSI is the largest among the intelligence agencies in Bangladesh, the others being the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), SB, CID, PBI and intelligence directorates of armed and paramilitary forces. The agency stands under the direct authority of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. It is an independent civilian intelligence agency. Today, its internal security functions are similar to the British security service MI5, while the foreign intelligence function does not quite resemble the MI6. The NSI also has territorial units in all 64 districts of Bangladesh, headed by a joint director/deputy director. Being the only independent civilian intelligence agency in Bangladesh, the NS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motijheel Thana
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] |
