Banani Model Town

Banani Model Town is part of Ward No. 19 in Banani Thana, Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2] Dhaka Tribune described it as a "posh" neighborhood of Dhaka and part of its diplomatic area.[3]

Banani Model Town
Banani Model Town
Coordinates: 23°47.7′N 90°24.3′E
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka Division
DistrictDhaka District
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
Area code(s)1213
Notable sport teamsOld DOHS SC

Geography

Banani Model Town is located at 23.7950°N 90.4047°E / 23.7950; 90.4047. It has a lake called Banani Lake.[4] Korail slum is located on the border of Banani.[5]

Banani 11
Dhaka- Banani 11
Mirpur-banani flyover
Banani Kamal Atartuk

History

In November 2016 Dhaka North City Corporation demolished the home of former East Pakistan Governor Abdul Monem Khan.[6]

Fire Accident in FR Tower, Banani[7]
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References
  1. "NGA GeoName Database". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  2. "Woman hurt in Banani fire". The Daily Star. 2017-01-09. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  3. "Yellow rickshaw scheme misses the mark | Dhaka Tribune". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-10-16. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  4. "Dhaka's urban waterways need more attention". The Financial Express Online Version. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  5. "Of the ignored population | Dhaka Tribune". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  6. "Ex-Pak governor Monem Khan's Banani residence demolished | Dhaka Tribune". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  7. https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/news/banani-fire-kills-19-1721902


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