Lalbag, Dhaka

Lalbag is a densely populated district known for having a traditional Old Dhaka vibe. It is part of Lalbag thana, which is bounded by New Market Thana on the north, Keranigonj Upazilla on the south and west, Chawkbazar Thana and Shahbag Thana on the east. The thana occupies an area of 2.04 square km.

According to the census (2011), the area has a population of 369,933 with an average household size of 4.4 members and an average literacy rate of 66.2%. A good thing about this area is, that almost every bank has an outlet in Lalbag.

The market that is quite famous in Dhaka city, Chawkbazar is in Lalbag. This is like a business hub, from where people find each and every necessity of their daily lives. Again, the middlemen of trade collect materials from Chawkbazar and sell them in local bazaars and to final customers.

Lalbag has many popular attractions including Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque (Tara Masjid), Dhakeshwari Temple, and so on. People love to visit these places as these places had been established a long time ago. The history of Lalbag is still a myth to many people.

Overall, Lalbag is a place where people do live in a congested way, yet many of the modern facilities have been ensured to make the people live more peacefully.