Dhanmondi
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Dhanmondi ধানমন্ডি |
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| Thana | |
 Dhanmondi
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| Coordinates: 23°44.3′N 90°23.1′E / 23.7383°N 90.3850°ECoordinates: 23°44.3′N 90°23.1′E / 23.7383°N 90.3850°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh
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| Division | Dhaka Division |
| District | Dhaka District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 201,529 |
| • Density | 20,691/km2 (53,590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | bangladesh |
Dhanmondi (Bengali: ধানমন্ডি) is a residential area in Dhaka city, Bangladesh.
Its origins can be traced back to the late 1950s, beginning as a residential area for the city, and over the decades evolving into a miniature city, with hospitals to malls, schools, banks, offices and universities. After the liberation war, it primarily consisted of two storied houses. The founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, lived and was assassinated in Dhanmondi, along with most of his family, in 1975.
Dhanmondi is located in the Dhaka District of Bangladesh. It has 33451 houses and a total area of 4.34 km².
There are apartment complexes replacing the original two-storied houses of Dhanmondi, along with schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants and shopping centers.
The lakeside walkway at Dhanmondi Lake is overlooked by the Rabindra Sharabar, an open-air amphitheater near the Road 8 bridge, where dramas, concerts, and various cultural programs are held from time to time by both amateur and professional artistes, especially during major festivals and holidays.
Snack stalls along the lakeside, particularly on Road 2 (opposite the entrance to Bangladesh Rifles), Road 5 (on an island accessible only by foot bridges from two sides), Road 8 (near the amphitheater) and Road 32 (opposite the residence of Sheikh Mujibir Rahman), offer a variety of snacks and beverages, aimed at city dwellers during the day.
During festivals such as Pohela Baishakh, Independence Day and Eid, moving around Dhanmondi can be difficult due to crowding.
Almost every bank operating in the country has an outlet in Dhanmondi. Foreign banks such as Citi, HSBC and Standard Chartered also have branches there, with HSBC and Standard Chartered having multiple ATM booths within the area.
There are restaurants and cafes all over the locality. Hookah bars or shisha lounges are being attached to most restaurants to draw in young crowds. Several local and international fast food chains in the country have outlets in Dhanmondi.
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