Elephant Road, Dhaka

Elephant Road, a road full of hustle and bustle, is situated between Shahbag Road and the National Science Laboratory. Stationed within New Market thana, Elephant Road accommodates around 67,439 people in 18 wards and falls within the perimeter of Dhaka South City Corporation.

However, when we think about Elephant Road, images of residences or neighborhoods hardly cross our minds. The Elephant Road area guide always focuses on the focal point of Elephant Road. That is its unique variety of businesses and ventures. From the early 80s till now, this area has been one of the top shopping destinations for Dhaka people.

Let’s hop on to an imaginary time machine and get to know from where it got such a unique name. During the British period, elephants were abundant in Dhaka, and grazing them was a daunting task. To uproot the problem, lakes near Ramna were appointed. From Pilkhana to Ramna, these elephants would cross the road now known as Elephant Road.

At the pinpoint of Elephant Road, there is a popular intersection named “Bata Signal.” This name came from the large showroom of the Bata, the shoe brand. Needless to say, there are countless shops and stores that sell various kinds of shoes at very cheap prices. However, here, you need to learn the game of bargaining.

One location that made Elephant Road popular among young people is the Multiplan Center. This center is a hub for every electronic need, from laptops to desktops. Due to the proximity to Dhaka University and Dhaka College, Elephant Road has become a one-stop shopping solution for clothes, eyewear, shops, and electronics.