Banani DOHS, also known as "Old DOHS", is a neighborhood of

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, located in Banani. It was created under the Defense Officers Housing Scheme (DOHS) of the

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. The neighborhood falls under the Jurisdiction of Bhashantek Police Station. The area is governed by the DOHS parishad.

Notable places

* Banani (Old) DOHS Mosque. * Banani DOHS Community Centre. * Old DOHS Sports Club - a professional sport-based club based in the area.

Notable residents

* Muhammed Zafar Iqbal - writer, activist, scientist, and university professor * Majid-ul-Haq - Army general and former government minister * Mosaddek Ali Falu - politician and businessman *

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References

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