Dhanmondi Thana

Dhanmondi (Bengali: ধানমন্ডি) is an upscale residential neighborhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[2] The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to the late 1950s, when the Government of East Pakistan developed it as a centrally planned and posh residential area to house the city's top bureaucrats and business tycoons, and it has, over the decades evolved into a bustling miniature city in itself, with a vast array of hospitals, shopping malls, top English Medium schools, universities, cafes, restaurants and art galleries.

Dhanmondi

ধানমন্ডি
Thana
Expandable map of Dhanmondi Thana
Dhanmondi
Location of Dhanmondi Thana in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 23°44.7′N 90°22.6′E
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka Division
DistrictDhaka District
Area
 • Total4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi)
Elevation23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (1991)
 • Total201,529
 • Density20,691/km2 (53,590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Notable sport teamsSheikh Jamal
Websitebangladesh.gov.bd/maps/images/dhaka/DhanmondiT.gif
dhanmondi lake at road no 5
dhanmondi dhaka

History

Dhanmondi's origins can be traced back to the 1950s, beginning as a residential area for the city, and over the decades evolving into a miniature city, with hospitals to malls, schools, banks, offices and universities. After the liberation war, its neighbourhoods primarily consisted of two-story houses.

The founding father of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, lived here. He was assassinated along with most of his family at his residence in Dhanmondi road no. 32 in 1975. His residence has since become a memorial museum. Many other notable people also live here.

Today, Dhanmondi is a sprawling residential area consisting of many apartment buildings, attracting many real estate companies. Thousands of people live here and many more move here each year because of its central location in Dhaka City. Due to several new real estate developments, Dhanmondi has become one of the costliest places to live in the city.

Geography
View of Dhanmondi.

Dhanmondi is located in the heart of Dhaka District of Bangladesh. It has 33,451 houses and a total area of 4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi).[3]

Features

Dhanmondi is filled with high-rises and apartment complexes, along with schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants and shopping centers. The most important roads in Dhanmondi are Road no. 27, Satmasjid Road and Mirpur Road.

Dhanmondi lake

The lakeside walkway at Dhanmondi Lake is overlooked by the Rabindra Sharabar, an open-air amphitheater near the Road 8 bridge, where dramas, concerts, and various cultural programs are held from time to time by both amateur and professional artistes, especially during major festivals and holidays.

Snack stalls along the lakeside, particularly on Road 2 (opposite the entrance to Bangladesh Rifles), Road 5 (on an island accessible only by foot bridges from two sides), Road 8 (near the amphitheater) and Road 32 (opposite the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman), offer a variety of snacks and beverages, aimed at city dwellers during the day. These places are gathered by a lot of people, mostly around late afternoon.

During festivals such as Pohela Baishakh, Independence Day and Eid, moving around Dhanmondi can be difficult due to crowding.

Banks

Almost every bank operating in the country has an outlet in Dhanmondi. Foreign banks such as Citi, HSBC and Standard Chartered also have branches there, with HSBC and Standard Chartered having multiple ATM booths within the area.

Restaurants

Dhanmondi is known for its wide range of restaurants and cafes that mostly cluster around Satmasjid Road. Several local and international fast food chains in the country have outlets in this area.

Dhanmondi is home to many renowned food chains, especially fast food. International chains include KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Domino's Pizza, Chatime, Second Cup, Gloria Jean's Coffees, A&W, Nando's, Pizza Inn, Secret Recipe, Mövenpick, Baskin-Robbins, New Zealand Natural, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and CP.

Real estate

Real estate in Dhanmondi has seen price rises over the last 20 years. The growth rate of the price is 331%, the highest in Dhaka since 1995. An average acre of land in Dhanmondi will cost about 340 crore taka (US$45 million), according to the 2010 property records and public records information provided by the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh.

Education

Over the last fifteen years, a large number of schools, colleges and private universities have been developed around the area.

Many well-known English medium schools in the country, such as Scholastica (Junior Section), South Breeze, Sunbeams, Oxford International School Main Campus and Junior Dhanmondi Campus,[4] Mastermind, Maple Leaf, Marie Curie, Dhanmondi Tutorial, Sunnydale, European Standard School (ESS) etc. English version schools like Scholars School and College are also located here.

Colleges like Dhaka City College are located here. Among the universities, University Of Development Alternative (UODA), International Islamic University Chittagong, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, United International University, Daffodil International University, Eastern University, People's University of Bangladesh, World University of Bangladesh, Stamford University, University of Asia Pacific and Best Link Future Development Foundation (Head Campus) (Computer Education) are the most well known.

  • A Nando's outlet on Road 27
  • A TEKIYA Japanese Cuisine outlet at Shimanto(Rifles) Square on Road no 2
  • Dhanmondi Lake.
  • A co-branded Coffee World Pizza Corner outlet on Road 4A
  • Pizza Hut on Road 15 (opposite of Abahani field).

See also

References
  1. "Geographic coordinates of Dhaka, Bangladesh". DATEANDTIME.INFO. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  2. Allchin, Joseph. "Bangladesh property: Dhaka's growing high-end market". Financial Times. Financial Times. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  3. Ahmed, Syed Shabbir (2012). "Dhanmondi Thana". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  4. "Contact Details." Oxford International School. Retrieved 20 September 2015. "Main Campus (Attached Centre of Cambridge International Examination for CIPP, CLSP, Check Point, O Level and A Level examinations) House # 34, Road # 27 (old), New 16, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209, "
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