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Dohar, Dhaka
4.0
Dohar is an upazila Of the capital Dhaka. It has a total area of 161.49 km^2 and is nestled along the serene banks of the Padma River. It is a very renowned place on the outskirts of Dhaka for its agricultural heritage. Dohar offers a different view from the bustling city life of Dhaka. Its rural charm and the slower pace of life present a stark contrast to the urban hustle.
It has around 49,400 households in Dohar. The area has numerous historic sites, beautiful greenery, and rivers. Which makes it a peaceful place to visit or a taste of life in rural Bangladesh. Though, most of the homes in Dohar were traditional in the past, now more and more modern homes are being built there. It’s because of the growing population that wants to live in peace and closeness to nature.
Dohar's transportation depends mostly on regional roads and rivers that connect it to connect with Dhaka and other areas. However, the transportation in Dohar is a bit disappointing, as they are not sufficient. But with the less options, you will get a peaceful ride.
Also, there are plenty of schools and hospitals in Dohar, to ensure proper services that the people who live there can get when they need them. People who want to experience a mix of rural charm and modest urban development will enjoy this area because it is dedicated to protecting its natural and cultural history while also welcoming growth.
Though Dohar does not feature the urban conveniences of places like Eskaton, its appeal lies in its peaceful environment, community-focused lifestyle, and the beauty of its natural surroundings, marking it as a distinctive and cherished part of the Dhaka Division.
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Eskaton, Dhaka
4.1
Eskaton, situated in the heart of Dhaka, falls under the Dhaka South City Corporation. Eskaton is celebrated for its strategic location and vibrant mix of residential and commercial settings. This centrality and diversity make Eskaton a gem within Dhaka's urban landscape, essential for those looking to navigate the essence of city life.
Eskaton's uniqueness comes from its amazing blend of accessibility and community. It provides a variety of housing options, appealing to both renters and buyers looking for that sweet spot of urban convenience mingled with a sense of neighbourhood. The area is a hotspot for diverse dining, shopping, and essential services, all within walking distance or a short drive.
Transportation is a breeze in Eskaton, thanks to its well-connected roads and proximity to major transit routes, enhancing mobility for its residents. While it doesn't boast the Metro Rail like Mirpur, its central location means you're never too far from anywhere in Dhaka.
Moreover, Eskaton prides itself on housing esteemed educational institutions and medical facilities, ensuring that residents have access to top-notch services. While it may not house large green spaces or sports stadiums like Mirpur, Eskaton's urban charm lies in its bustling streets, an array of amenities, and the dynamic community that calls it home, making it one of Dhaka's most desirable areas to live and work.
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Shewrapara, Dhaka
4.1
If you don’t mind moving to a noisy, crowded, and chaotic area, Shewrapara can be an ideal option. Because despite some disadvantages, this area of Dhaka City is one of the busiest areas with many living facilities. Explore the Shewrapara area guide to learn more!
Shewrapara is a part of Mirpur Thana (Zone 4) and a developing area under Dhaka South City Corporation. It is one of the most populous areas in Dhaka, with many residents, commercial and business areas, schools, colleges, universities, clubs, communities, etc.
The area of Shewrapara is divided into two parts: East Shewrapara and West Shewrapara. With many shops, bazaars, and other places, West Shewrapara is bigger and the busiest part of the area. The East Shewrapara also stays awake until late at night but offers a closer connection to a wider community.
There are several well-known educational institutions in Shewrapara, such as Monipur High School & College, Hazi Ashraf Ali High School, Green University, etc. There are other local kindergartens, primary and high schools as well.
Shewrapara is still one of the areas in Dhaka with many affordable houses and apartments to rent. However, over time, commercial and residential projects have grown across the area. Also, many people prefer Shewrapara for its convenient communication facilities despite the chaos.
Due to the adjacent roads, commuting to Shewrapara is widely accessible. You can travel to and from the area using rickshaws, CNGs, buses, etc. On top of that, the Metro Rail Station in Shewrapara has increased the popularity and accessibility of communication in the area even further.
There are drawbacks as well. Residents in Shewrapara often face issues like a shortage of dirty water or gas. Roads are often blocked by RMG workers, which causes traffic jams. Despite everything, many people now prefer this area to move permanently and invest in buying properties.
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60 Feet Road, Dhaka
3.5
As the name suggests, 60 Feet Road is a road that is 60 feet wide. But it would be incorrigible to postulate it as just another road in Dhaka. This area runs through the heart of the southern part of Mirpur and connects as a bridge between Kallyanpur, Agargaon, and Mirpur South.
Popularly known as Kamal Sarani, this road has become a crucial junction in the Dhaka traffic system. As this road bridges the gap from Mirpur to other parts of Dhaka, many buses and private cars opt for this route to reach the Mirpur area. Moreover, as the wide length of the road can accommodate more vehicles, people often choose this route to avoid traffic jams.
This 60 Feet Road cuts through some of the most densely-populated areas of Mirpur. Monipur, Kazipara, Paikpara, and Shimultola are some of the areas connected by this road. As the residents of these areas utilize this road for transportation and communication, you can guess how busy this road becomes during office and school hours.
60 Feet Road started as a mode of communication. But somehow became a popular spot for hangouts and tasty foods. This road has become a well-known hub for commodities and food ventures for the residents living nearby. Such hustle and bustle keeps the 60 Feet Road busy and chaotic during peak hours.
Not just for hangouts and entertainment, 60 Feet Road also bears significance in trade and commerce. Many corporate houses, banking institutions, brand outlets, and showrooms are scattered throughout the road. Such establishments are a great fillip to the economy of the 60 Feet Road area.
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Halishahar, Chattogram
4.3
At the bank of the Karnaphuli river and between the Bay of Bengal and Hill Tracts is located Halishahar Thana. It is one of the thriving and prominent areas in Chattogram District. You will need the Halishahar area guide to navigate through it, as it is filled with so many important locations, institutions, heritages, and remarkable landmarks.
The Halishahar area is about 9.64 sq./km or 3.72 sq./mile under the Chattogram City Corporation. According to the 2022 Census, the area had a population of 234,443, which has increased over the years. From the early days, Halishahar has been one of the busiest areas in the entire Chattogram district. Currently. It is also densely populated and has the district’s largest residential area.
The city’s name has a significant historical fact. It is said that during the 8th and 9th centuries, it was a temporary settlement location for Arab merchants. It was called the “Hawale City” during that time, which means “City Floor”. And it later turned into Halishahar.
This coastal area also has significant and busy locations, such as the Chattogram Port, Chattogram EPZ, multiple beach areas, Navy Colony, and Fishery ghats, and many national and commercial companies and their headquarters. As a result, the Halishahar area has many transportation routes, including multiple railway stations
Moreover, it has many reputed educational institutions, training and sports centers, parks, conventional halls, medical institutions, religious institutions, shopping complexes, and more. The Chattogram EPZ is the largest export processing zone in the area and 4th (among 700) economic zones in the world.
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Bashundhara City, Dhaka
4.5
When the Bashundhara City Shopping Complex opened in 2004, it stunned the people of Dhaka and nearby areas. Located at Panthapath, Dhaka, Bashundhara City stands out as one of the city's attractions with its architectural and landscape beauty.
That was natural, given that it was a gigantic shopping mall covering 17,763 sq./meter or 191,200 sq./ft. area. It is not only the second-largest shopping mall in Bangladesh but also one of the largest malls in South Asia.
Even though this gigantic building is 19 floors tall, it has 8 floors in total. According to the Bashundhara City area guide, the building has over 2,325 retail stores and 100 food courts. There are also theme parks, theaters, fitness clubs, foreign money exchange booths, ATM booths, and various offices.
Each floor has its own criteria. For example, Level 4 has sarees and ladies' fashion stores, and Level 5 has jewelry, watches, optics, electronics, etc., stores. Then, Level 6 is filled with gift shops, computers, electronics, cookware, shoes, and other items.
Level 8 has the popular Star Cineplex movie theater and food courts. The tower from Level 9 to 19 has large shopping areas for brands like Aarong and Bata. In fact, Bata has the largest outlet in this mall. The rest of the tower has many gaming and adventure zones.
The ground floor of the building is always vibrant and filled with brand promotions and campaigns. There are often events like raffle draws and prizes for customers. The underground parking space accommodates up to 1800 vehicles.
The entire mall is accommodated by air conditioning and Wi-Fi zones. The mall is always clean, and safety and security are certainly top-notch.
So, for anyone who wants to experience an all-in-one convenient shopping experience or hang out with friends and families, the Bashundhara City Shopping Complex is the best place.
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Shantinagar, Dhaka
4.0
While it isn’t often discussed, Shantinagar is one of the oldest and most renowned areas in the Dhaka Division. The Shantinagar area guide shows that it is currently part of Dhaka South City Corporation. It is also one of the busiest residential and commercial areas in the neighborhood.
It is part of the Paltan Thana, and its neighboring areas are Bailey Road, Paltan, Shiddeshwari, Rajarbag, Kakrail, and Malibagh. Like its neighboring areas, Shantinagar is a locality filled with housing, schools, colleges, mosques, commercial places, and other attractions.
The Shantinagar Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaars in the neighborhood, and it was established in 1952. It had land of about 7.5 Bigha (around 150 Katha). Now, the bazaar area is about 100 katha with more than 600 shops.
Along with many amenities, Shantinagar has gained many high-rise apartment complexes over the years. However, most housing in the area is not affordable, with the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment of 1200-1400 sq./ft being BDT. 35-40 thousand.
Nevertheless, people like to move to this area for better living facilities. Residents believe it is a safer area to live in, with residents under surveillance 24/7. Some even go out for a late-night stroll without any worry.
In addition, Shantinagar offers easy access to broader transportation facilities. Whether you want to travel to Gazipur Jamuna Future Park or Sadarghat, you can take different routes from Shantinagar.
The area has the Income Tax Commissioner’s Headquarters, Central Police Hospital (CPH), various Police Quarters, the Detective Training School, etc. There are other significant landmarks as well, such as the Jonaki Cinema Hall, Eastern Plus Shopping Complex, Al-Amin Twin Tower, Quantum Blood Lab, etc.
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Nawabganj, Dhaka
3.8
Nawabganj is an Upazilla of Dhaka, set at the shore of Ichamoti River. Settled at the 35-kilometer southwest of Dhaka city, Nawabganj is a confluence of history and development. Due to the demographic location of the area, it is one of the influential parts of Dhaka for trade and commerce.
Nawabganj is not a city of recent times. The name itself implies its rich history and its connection with the Nawabs of the Nawabi Period. The upazila is surrounded by three rivers. These are Ichamoti, Kaliganga, and Padma river. This unique feature makes it an economically viable junction for exchanging goods.
The Nawabganj Upazila is a merge of 14 union parishads. The recent consensus reveals that the area has 70,757 households and 318,811 people. As the area's strategic location is quite predominant, its political influence is something you can’t ignore. You will notice the influence of politics in commerce and day-to-day lives there.
The area became a hot topic of discussion when the day-trip culture suddenly became popular. To spend a day away from the hustling and bustling of Dhaka city, Dhaka-dwellers started to seek destinations adjacent to Dhaka where they could make a day out of it. The natural demeanor and historical significance made Mawabganj a tourist attraction.
Friends and families are now rushing to Nawabganj whenever they get a chance to connect with nature, breathe fresh oxygen, and enjoy the serenity of the Ichamoti rivers. Such a boost in tourism is uplifting trade and commerce and invigorating the fate of the economy of the Nawabganj Upazila.
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Motalib Plaza, Dhaka
4.1
Technically, Motalib Plaza is not an area but one of Dhaka's popular shopping and apartment complexes. However, in the Motalib Plaza area guide, we will discuss the shopping complex and the areas around it.
The plaza is located in Paribagh, Dhaka, an area under the Shahbag Thana. To be exact, it is on Sonargaon Road, right next to the Hatirpool area, not far from the Hatirpool Circle. The building is about 17 floors, and the shopping complex occupies only about the 4th floor. From 5th to upward, it is a residential complex.
The Motalib Plaza shopping area is known for having one of the largest mobile and electronics markets. Here, you can buy mobile covers, protectors, and other electronics wholesale or at comparatively low prices. In addition, several service centers repair them.
Each floor of the building has its own unique appearance and range of shops. There are even some food stalls and a conventional hall on the ground floor of the building, such as Super Kebab & Coffee and Khana Pina Restaurant.
The shopping complex's opening hours are 10 am to 8 pm. However, it closes at 5 pm on Saturday. It stays closed on Thursdays and during National Holidays.
As for the residential part, there is a different entrance for that. It is a good place for families to live in as the area offers convenient transportation and living facilities. However, living in Motalib Plaza or purchasing apartments there is expensive. However, there are often shops available for rent.
Other well-known locations near Motalib Plaza include Eastern Plaza Shopping Mall, Multiplan Center, Paribagh Jame Masjid, etc. The Metro Rail Station, Shahbag, is the nearest station in the area, which allows people from other parts of the city to travel here more easily.
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Jamuna Future Park, Dhaka
4.0
The whole Dhaka city stares with awe at the colossal structure near Bashundhara gate. The meticulous architecture and vibrant outlook will certainly draw your attention to the building. Yes, you guessed it right. I am talking about Jamuna Future Park.
When this upscale shopping complex opened to the public in 2013, it shifted the dynamics of the residential and commercial future of the area. As South Asia’s largest mall, this park has uplifted the land value and rent of the area.
Not that the surrounding area was downtrodden or inexpensive before this Jamuna Future Park. However, after its inauguration, the neighboring area attained the Posh area of Dhaka status for that one structure.
The neighborhood adjacent to the park is Bashundhara Residential area. This area is one of the affluent and busy locations of Dhaka. Besides that, Jamuna Future Park is vicinal to the Baridhara Residential area, Baridhara DOHS, Gulshan, and Shahjalal International Airport.
Such a meticulous position of the park has rippled across the vicinity, making this area one of the most coveted locations in Dhaka. The upscale lifestyle and abundant urban privileges are some of the reasons why Dhaka people are looking forward to nestling in this area.
Even though the lavish lifestyle and amenities are a huge plus point, the area is more popular with some noteworthy educational institutions. Viqarunnesa Noon School, North South University, American International University Bangladesh, and Independent University Bangladesh have campuses near Jamuna Future Park.
Not only the Jamuna Future Park, the park's surroundings are always replete with festivity and chaos. The bustling noise of the roads, the sizzling sound from the food courts, and the laughs and laughter resonating from the hangouts provide a unique outlook of the Jamuna Future Park area.
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