Baridhara

{{Short description|Upscale Residential Area in Dhaka}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Baridhara | native_name = বারিধারা | settlement_type = Neighbourhood | image_skyline = Top view of Dhaka.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = Skyline of Baridhara J Block | image_map = | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bangladesh | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|Bangladesh}} | subdivision_type1 = Division | subdivision_name1 = Dhaka | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Dhaka | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | seat_type = | seat = | government_footnotes = | leader_party = | leader_title = | leader_name = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_water_percent = | area_blank1_title = | area_blank2_title = | area_total_km2 = | area_land_km2 = | area_water_km2 = | area_urban_km2 = | area_rural_km2 = | area_metro_km2 = | area_blank1_km2 = | length_km = | width_km = | dimensions_footnotes = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_footnotes = | population_total = | population_as_of = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_note = | timezone = BST | utc_offset = +06:00 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code_type = | area_code = | iso_code = | website =  | footnotes = }} thumb|Lake on Baridhara '''Baridhara''' ({{langx|bn|বারিধারা}}) is an upscale residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/rolls-royce-seized-baridhara-custom-rule-violation-3065441 | title=Rolls-Royce seized from Baridhara for custom rule violation | date=6 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/dhaka-north-mayor-angry-over-illegal-sewerage-connections-baridhara-566478 | title=Dhaka North mayor angry over illegal sewerage connections in Baridhara | date=11 January 2023 }}</ref> It is located on the east of and northeast of Gulshan across Gulshan-Baridhara Lake.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-28030 | title=Plot claimants start fresh encroachment on Gulshan-Baridhara lake | date=17 March 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-4515 | title=Community comes to the rescue of a park at Baridhara | date=19 September 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/gulshan-niketan-baridhara-get-100-cctv-cameras-82382 | title=Gulshan, Niketan, Baridhara get 100 CCTV cameras | date=15 May 2015 }}</ref> It has special zones designated for diplomats, and many of the city's foreign embassies and high commissions are situated here.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.daily-sun.com/post/752356 | title=Policeman shot dead by fellow cop in Baridhara diplomatic zone | date=June 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/police-maintain-strict-vigilance-diplomatic-zone-155395 | title=Police maintain strict vigilance in diplomatic zone | date=11 October 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Social Formation in Dhaka, 1985-2005: A Longitudinal Study of Society in a Third World Megacity |url= |last=Siddiqui |first=Kamal |author2=Jamshed Ahmed |author3=Kaniz Siddique |author4=Sayeedul Huq |author5=Abul Hossain |page=308 |year=2010 |publisher=Ashgate Publishing |isbn=978-1-4094-1103-1}}</ref> There are mainly three areas: a diplomatic zone in the southwest portion, a general residential area in the eastern portion, and an adjacent DOHS area in the northeast portion.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/gulshan-banani-baridhara-residents-to-pay-increased-holding-tax-from-july-1648661864 | title=Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara residents to pay increased holding tax from July }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/566526 | title=Posh areas' house rent chart to be updated | date=July 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/remove-illegal-structures-gulshan-banani-baridhara-dhaka-high-court-orders-1428598 | title=Remove illegal structures from Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara: HC | date=5 July 2017 }}</ref>

==Economy== US-Bangla Airlines has its headquarters in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone.<ref>"[https://us-banglaairlines.com/get_help/contact_us Contact Us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313101933/http://us-banglaairlines.com/get_help/contact_us |date=2018-03-13 }}." US-Bangla Airlines. Retrieved September 6, 2017. "Corporate office 77, Sohrawardi Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh."</ref>

==Education== University of Information Technology and Sciences, the Japanese School Dhaka, the French International School of Dhaka, South Point School and College and the American International School of Dhaka are located in Baridhara.<ref>[http://www.jsdhaka.com/ Home page] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20140105052909/http://www.jsdhaka.com/ |date=2014-01-05 }} . Japanese School Dhaka. Retrieved 4 January 2014. "Plot No. 9, Block-H, Pragrati Sharani Road, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212."</ref>

==Notable residents== * Jamal Uddin Ahmad, Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh 1977–1982<ref name=bdnews24>{{cite news |title=Former deputy prime minister Jamal Uddin Ahmad dies |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2015/01/04/former-deputy-prime-minister-jamal-uddin-ahmad-dies |work=Bdnews24.com |date=2015-01-14 |accessdate=2015-01-04}}</ref> * Hussain Muhammad Ershad, former president of Bangladesh and military dictator * Shabnam, Bangladeshi actress * Shahnaz Rahmatullah, Bangladeshi singer

==Embassies== {{Neighbourhoods of dhaka}} * {{flag|Afghanistan|name= Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan}} * {{flag|Bhutan|name= Royal Bhutanese Embassy}} * {{flag|Brunei|name= High Commission of Brunei Darussalam}} * {{flag|Canada|name= High Commission of Canada}} * {{flag|China|name= Embassy of the People's Republic of China}} * {{flag|France|name= Embassy of France}} * {{flag|Germany|name= Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany}} * {{flag|Holy See|name= Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See}} * {{flagicon|India}} High Commission of India * {{flag|Japan|name= Embassy of Japan}} * {{flag|South Korea|name= Embassy of the Republic of Korea}} * {{flag|Malaysia|name= High Commission of Malaysia}} * {{flag|Maldives|name= Embassy of the Republic of Maldives}} * {{flag|Morocco|name= Embassy of Morocco}} * {{flag|Myanmar|name= Embassy of Myanmar}} * {{flag|Nepal|name= Embassy of Nepal}} * {{flag|Norway|name= Royal Norwegian Embassy}} * {{flag|Palestine|name= Embassy of the State of Palestine}} * {{flag|Philippines|name= Philippine Embassy in Bangladesh}} * {{flag|Thailand|name= Royal Thai Embassy}} * {{flag|Turkey|name= Embassy of the Republic of Turkey}} * {{flagicon|United States}} Embassy of the United States of America

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