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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Baridhara > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Baridhara.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baridhara > Source revision: 1348194343 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Upscale Residential Area in Dhaka}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Baridhara | native_name = বারিধারা | settlement_type = [Neighbourhood](/source/Neighbourhoods_in_Dhaka_Metropolitan_Area) | 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](/source/Divisions_of_Bangladesh) | subdivision_name1 = [Dhaka](/source/Dhaka_Division) | 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'''Baridhara''' ({{langx|bn|বারিধারা}}) is an upscale residential area in [Dhaka, Bangladesh](/source/Dhaka%2C_Bangladesh).{{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 }}{{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 }} It is located on the east of and northeast of [Gulshan](/source/Gulshan_Thana) across [Gulshan-Baridhara Lake](/source/Gulshan_Lake).{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-28030 | title=Plot claimants start fresh encroachment on Gulshan-Baridhara lake | date=17 March 2008 }}{{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 }}{{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 }} It has special zones designated for diplomats, and many of the city's foreign embassies and high commissions are situated here.{{cite web | url=https://www.daily-sun.com/post/752356 | title=Policeman shot dead by fellow cop in Baridhara diplomatic zone | date=June 2024 }}{{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 }}{{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](/source/Ashgate_Publishing) |isbn=978-1-4094-1103-1}} There are mainly three areas: a diplomatic zone in the southwest portion, a general residential area in the eastern portion, and an adjacent [DOHS](/source/Baridhara_DOHS) area in the northeast portion.{{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 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/566526 | title=Posh areas' house rent chart to be updated | date=July 2021 }}{{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 }} ==Economy== [US-Bangla Airlines](/source/US-Bangla_Airlines) has its headquarters in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone."[https://us-banglaairlines.com/get_help/contact_us Contact Us] 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[US-Bangla Airlines](/source/US-Bangla_Airlines). Retrieved September 6, 2017. "Corporate office 77, Sohrawardi Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh." ==Education== [University of Information Technology and Sciences](/source/University_of_Information_Technology_and_Sciences), the [Japanese School Dhaka](/source/Japanese_School_Dhaka), the French International School of Dhaka, [South Point School and College](/source/South_Point_School_and_College) and the [American International School of Dhaka](/source/American_International_School_of_Dhaka) are located in Baridhara.[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." ==Notable residents== * [Jamal Uddin Ahmad](/source/Jamal_Uddin_Ahmad), Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh 1977–1982{{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](/source/Bdnews24.com) |date=2015-01-14 |accessdate=2015-01-04}} * [Hussain Muhammad Ershad](/source/Hussain_Muhammad_Ershad), former president of Bangladesh and military dictator * [Shabnam](/source/Shabnam), Bangladeshi actress * [Shahnaz Rahmatullah](/source/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](/source/High_Commission_of_India%2C_Dhaka) * {{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](/source/Embassy_of_the_United_States%2C_Dhaka) ==References== {{reflist}} {{coord|23.8029|N|90.4201|E|region:BD_type:city|display=title}} Category:Neighbourhoods in Dhaka Category:New Dhaka {{Dhaka-geo-stub}} --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Baridhara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baridhara) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baridhara?action=history)). 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