Mugda () or Mugdapara () is a

thana Thana means " station" or "place" in South Asian countries. The word ''thana'' originates from the Sanskrit word ''sthana'' or "sthanak", meaning "place" or "stand", which was anglicized as ''thana'' by the British. * Thanas of Bangladesh, forme ...

(city district) in

Dhaka South City Corporation Dhaka South City Corporation (), is a local governing body that manages all civic services in the southern part of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The DSCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. It is headed by a mayor, who p ...

, Bangladesh. The thana is encompassed by wards 5, 6, and 7, is home to Kamalapur Stadium, and is situated close to

Kamalapur railway station Kamalapur Railway Station, officially Dhaka Railway Station, is the central railway station in Kamalapur, Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. It is the largest station and the busiest infrastructure for transportation in the country that acts as a g ...

and

Motijheel Motijheel () is a central business district and a 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 zero ...

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 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

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and 55,756 houses. Mugda Medical College

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, Maniknagar, East Maniknagar Wasa Road, 19 Katha Area, Khalpara, Jhilpara, and East Maniknagar Jhilpara, Manda (Including Dhaka South City Corporation ward no 71,72) , Green Model Town. Mugda is located east of Atish Deepankar Road, bordered by Bashabo to the north, Maniknagar to the south and east, and Gopibag and Kamalapur to the west.

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{{Upazilas and Thanas of Dhaka Thanas of Dhaka

Background and demographics

Geography

See also

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