Dhanmondi Thana
Neighbourhood and police jurisdiction in Dhaka / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dhanmondi (Bengali: ধানমন্ডি) 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.[3] 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.[4][5]
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Dhanmondi
ধানমন্ডি | |
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Neighbourhood and Thana | |
Coordinates: 23°44.7′N 90°22.6′E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Dhaka Division |
District | Dhaka District |
Area | |
• Total | 4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 101,937 |
• Density | 23,000/km2 (61,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Postal code[2] | 1209 |
Notable sport teams | Sheikh Jamal |
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The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to the early 1950s, when the Government of East Pakistan developed it as a centrally planned residential area catering to the city's elites.