Panthapath

Pantapath is an important east west road in Karwan Bazar area of Dhaka city, the capital of Bangladesh.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It connects Tongi Diversion road, Mymenshing Road (now Old Airport Road) and Mirpur Road. It is home to one of South Asia's largest shopping centers, Bashundhara City. Other landmarks are Square Hospital, Samorita Hospital, Unique Trade Center, etc. Green Road intersects this road at about middle from north to south. There was originally a canal connecting Hatirjeel-Begunbari with Dhanmondi Lake. But in late 1980, this east–west road was constructed. The construction of the road completed in 1995. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC) and Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon are also located on the eastern section of this road. There are two mosques in Pantapath.

Bashundhara City Mall
panthapath from the top

References
  1. "Escaped buffalo takes a stroll in capital". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  2. "Kutumbari opens outlet at Panthapath". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  3. "Mosque and state". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  4. "Panthapath out of danger, opens to traffic". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  5. "Panthapath's Mohona Hospital shut". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  6. "Moghbazar flyover gets costlier by Tk 446.20cr". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-03-31.


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