| New Dhaka | |
| Native Name: | নতুন ঢাকা |
| Settlement Type: | Region |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Bangladesh |
| Subdivision Type1: | District |
| Subdivision Name1: | Dhaka District |
| Subdivision Type2: | City Corporation |
| Subdivision Name2: | Dhaka North City Corporation |
| Coordinates: | 23.8161°N 90.4056°W |
New Dhaka (Bengali: নতুন ঢাকা |lit=|translit=Notun Dhaka), is an unofficial term used to describe the area located north of Old Dhaka that has been incorporated in the city of Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, over time.[1] The term is ambiguous, as it may refer either to upscale and/or planned neighbourhoods with wider streets, modern buildings, and improved facilities, or to the city of Dhaka excluding the Old Dhaka region.[2] [3]
After the independence of Bangladesh, Dhaka became the capital of the new country. As immigrants from the other regions of the country started to visit the city more, the city expanded from the south to the northern region of Tongi–Gazipur. The expended part became known as "New Dhaka", and Dhakaiyas, natives of the Old Dhaka, started to call the residents of the new city "New Dhakaiyas".[4] In 2021, the fourth Hasina ministry expressed the desire to expand New Dhaka beyond Turag River towards west.[5]
As of researcher M Mamun Hossain, most people of the New Dhaka live under Single-family detached home.[6]
See main article: Aftab Nagar.
Aftab Nagar (Originally known as Jahurul Islam City) is a neighbourhood in Dhaka that is initiated by Eastern Housing Limited. Aftabnagar sits in the heart of Dhaka at Rampura. It is believed that the area still holds the lush green environment of Dhaka. In the seasons of Autumn, there are fields of Catkin flowers or 'Kaashbon'.
See main article: Banani (neighbourhood).
Banani is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana of Dhaka.[7] [8] It hosts five-star hotels, upscale restaurants, luxury apartments, international schools, and the offices of many local and multinational companies.[9] [10] Banani is considered an important central business district, and its commercial landscape is among the most important in Dhaka, coming after the likes of the nearby financial district of Gulshan Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Tejgaon Industrial Area and downtown Motijheel CBD, the nation's largest and most important CBD.[11] [12]
See main article: Banani DOHS.
Banani DOHS, also known as "Old DOHS", is a neighborhood of Dhaka, located in Banani. It was created under the Defense Officers Housing Scheme (DOHS) of the Government of Bangladesh.
See main article: Banasree.
Banasree is a residential area of Dhaka in Bangladesh which has been developed by Eastern Housing Limited.
See main article: Baridhara.
Baridhara is an upscale residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[13] [14] It is located on the east of and north east of Gulshan across Gulshan-Baridhara Lake.[15] [16] [17] It has special zones designated for diplomats, and many of the city's foreign embassies and high commissions are situated here.[18] [19] [20] There are mainly three areas diplomatic zone mainly in the south-west portion, general residential area in eastern portion and an adjacent DOHS area in north-east portion.[21] [22] [23]
See main article: Baridhara DOHS.
Baridhara DOHS is a neighborhood in Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
See main article: Bashundhara Residential Area.
Bashundhara Residential Area, or simply Bashundhara, is an upscale[24] [25] residential and semi-business neighbourhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[26] [27] Described as a "city inside a city," the area is the largest private real estate project in Greater Dhaka. It is owned and operated by East West Property Development Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Bashundhara Group.[28]
See main article: Dhaka Cantonment.
Cantonment Thana (Bengali: ক্যান্টনমেন্ট থানা) is a Thana of Dhaka district in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It includes the Army Headquarters, Naval Headquarters and the Air Force Headquarters. Cantonment Thana was formed in 1976.
See main article: Dhanmondi Thana.
Dhanmondi is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana (police jurisdiction) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[29] Dhanmondi Thana falls within the administrative areas of both the Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporations. It fully encompasses wards 49 and partially includes wards 47 and 48.
See main article: Green Model Town.
Green Model Town is a private housing project straddling the boundary between Demra and Khilgaon Thanas of Dhaka District, Bangladesh. It is being developed by Amin Mohammad Lands Development Limited (AMLDL), a subsidiary of Amin Mohammad Group.
See main article: Gulshan Thana.
Gulshan is a thana situated in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is an affluent residential and business neighbourhood[30] [31] [32] and is now home to a number of the city's restaurants, five star hotels,[33] shopping centers, schools, banks, offices and members' clubs; it also hosts the majority of embassies and high commissions in Bangladesh.[34] Many Bangladeshi and international companies have their offices in Gulshan.[35] [36]
See main article: Jolshiri Abashon.
Jolshiri Abashon is an under construction residential area developed by Jolshiri Abashon corporation, a sister corporation of the Army Officers Housing Scheme, in Rupganj Upazila, Narayanganj District. It is being built for Bangladesh Army officers with residential plot purchase available for cilvilians at sectors 1 and 2. It was referred to by the name Army Housing Scheme in the past. Spread over 2133.349 acres and 17 sectors, the area will have various facilities including educational institutes, hospitals, mosques, parks, lakes, lakeside walkway and cycle track, amusement park, stadium, golf course, bus stand, taxi stand, filling stations, fire service, bridges, apartments, and commercial spaces. There will be provision for underground utility facilities. 48% of total area will be open space and 28.73% will be roads. Estimated project cost is $2 billion.
See main article: Mirpur Model Thana.
Mirpur is a thana of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. It is bounded by Pallabi Thana to the north, Mohammadpur Thana to the south, Kafrul to the east, and Savar Upazila to the west.[37] [38] For administrative convenience three new thanas, namely Shah Ali, Pallabi Thana and Kafrul Thana have been carved out of old Mirpur Thana.[39]
See main article: Mirpur DOHS.
Mirpur DOHS is a neighbourhood of Dhaka North, situated in Dhaka City.
See main article: Mohakhali.
Mohakhali (Bengali: মহাখালী) is a neighborhood of Dhaka city, the capital of Bangladesh. Mohakhali is one of the busiest places in Dhaka city. Mohakhali is bounded by Banani in the north and Tejgoan area in the south while Gulshan and Niketan is in the east and Mohakhali DOHS to the west.
See main article: Mohakhali DOHS.
Mohakhali DOHS is a neighborhood of Dhaka for Armed Forces Officers. The neighborhoods belong in the Dhaka North City Corporation.
See main article: Niketan. Niketan also known as Niketan Residential Area, Gulshan[40] [41] [42] or Niketan Housing Society[43] is an upscale residential neighbourhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[44] [45] Niketan is also a part of Gulshan Thana[46] and Ward No. 20 of Dhaka North City Corporation.[47] [48]
See main article: Pallabi Thana. Pallabi (Bengali: পল্লবী) is a thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
See main article: Purbachal New Town Project.
Purbachal New Town Project or formerly Purbachal Residential Model Town is the biggest planned township in Bangladesh. The project area consists of about 6213acres land located in between the Shitalakshya and the Balu rivers at Rupganj thana of Narayanganj district and at Kaliganj thana of Gazipur district, in the northeastern side of Dhaka. The township is linked with a fourteen-lane expressway from the Airport Road-Progati Sarani intersection in Dhaka. The plan includes the provision of approximately 26,000 residential plots of various sizes and 62,000 apartments, complete with essential infrastructure and urban amenities.[49]
See main article: Uttara (neighbourhood).
Uttara Model Town or simply Uttara is a neighbourhood of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The name derives from the Bengali word uttor meaning "north". It lies on the road to Gazipur, and adjoins Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. In 1966, Dhaka Improvement Trust planned to build a satellite town under North Satellite Town project in Dhaka District. In 1980, DIT changed the project name into Uttara Residential Model Town Project.[50]