G.A. Matrichaya

Mirpur, located northeast of Dhaka, is one of the most prominent neighborhoods in Dhaka. Surrounded by several important locations and landmarks, it is now part of the Dhaka North City Corporation.

With a population of over 632,664 in an area of 58.66 square kilometers, Mirpur is undoubtedly one of Dhaka's most densely populated areas. That is why it is essential to be familiar with the Mirpur area guide.

The statistics show that Mirpur is one of the most sought-after areas by people. That is mainly because it offers affordable housing for both rental and purchase. Moreover, it offers access to many popular restaurants for foodies and has many recreational areas.

Mirpur 1 is the busiest part of the entire Mirpur area, with lots of shopping malls, departmental stores, restaurants, and bazaars. And now, transportation in and out of the area has become more convenient because of Metro Rail.

Traveling from the city is easy because of transportation facilities. The area is also popular for various “ghats” that allow you to get closer to the Turag River, and crossing it will take you to other locations easily.

Two of the most common places that make Mirpur recognizable to many people are the National Zoo and the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, where many national and international events take place.

Monipur High School and College and Mirpur Cantonment Public School & College are also two reputed educational institutions in the area. Besides these places, the National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh, the National Heart Foundation, and Eco-Park, the area is well-known for having some of the best medical and financial institutions.