Solmaid Explained

Solmaid is a neighborhood of Dhaka under Vatara Thana.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

Solmaid had a traditional industry of making hand fans but the industry has declined in the 21st century.^[4] In 2018, Bangladesh Ansar started to build the headquarters of an armed wing, Ansar Striking Force Headquarter, in Solmaid but faced resistance from the locals who alleged the land belonged to them. Bangladesh Ansar claimed they bought the land from Basumati Housing Project of Hirajheel Property Development Private Limited.^{[5] [6]}

Education

• Solmaid High School^[7]
• Solmaid School & College^[8]

Notes and References

1. News: BNP leader killed in raid . 11 April 2020 . The Daily Star . 13 December 2018 . en.
2. News: The DIT-Pragati Sarani belt . 11 April 2020 . Dhaka Tribune . 4 February 2020.
3. Book: Afsar Hossain Saqui . Md. . Akhtar . Khaleda . Village Studies in Bangladesh . 1987 . National Institute of Local Government . 59 . 11 April 2020.
4. News: Hand fans of Solmaid . 11 April 2020 . bdnews24.com.
5. News: Ansar 'grabs' lands of Solmaid people . 11 April 2020 . Daily Sun . en.
6. News: What's going on in Solmaid? . 11 April 2020 . Daily Sun . en.
7. News: Today's Gallery (2020.04.05) . 11 April 2020 . The Daily Star . 5 April 2020 . en.
8. https://www.solmaidschoolandcollege.edu.bd/