Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Explained

Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue
Former Names:	VIP Road
Part Of:	N3
Namesake:	Kazi Nazrul Islam
Type:	Avenue
Maint:	Dhaka North City Corporation & Dhaka South City Corporation
Length Km:	4.6
Country:	Bangladesh
Location:	Dhaka
Terminus A:	Doyel Square
Direction A:	South
Terminus B:	Bijoy Sarani
Direction B:	North
Known For:	Kazi Nazrul Islam

Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue is a major avenue in Dhaka.^{[1] [2]} The avenue is formerly known as VIP Road.^[3] It starts from Doyal Square at University of Dhaka and end at Bijoy Sarani Intersection.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Landmarks

• Dhaka Gate
• Bangla Academy
• Suhrawardy Udyan
• The Mausoleum of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam^[7]
• Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture
• Bangladesh National Museum
• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
• Projonmo Square
• Hotel InterContinental
• Hotel Pan-Pacific Sonargaon
• Dhaka WASA
• National Bank Limited

Notes and References

1. Web site: Deadlock in Dhaka . 21 October 2023 .
2. Web site: Dhaka Deluged . 2 September 2015 .
3. Web site: VIP gridlock avenue . 17 September 2008 .
4. Web site: Report . Star Online . 2018-07-10 . RMG workers block Tejgaon VIP road protesting factory closure . 2024-05-26 . The Daily Star . en.
5. Web site: Report . Star Online . 2015-05-16 . Weekend sees unusual traffic . 2024-05-26 . The Daily Star . en.
6. Web site: Report . Star Online . 2018-08-01 . Blockades end for today, streets clear . 2024-05-26 . The Daily Star . en.
7. Web site: Express . The Financial . Family members offering munajat after placing wreath at the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam . 2024-05-26 . The Financial Express . en.