Baridhara
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Baridhara (Bengali: বারিধারা) is an upscale residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located on the east of and north east of Gulshan across Gulshan-Baridhara Lake. It has special zone designated for diplomats, and many of the foreign embassies and high commissions are situated in here.[1] There are mainly three areas diplomatic zone mainly in the south-west portion, general residential area in eastern portion and an adjacent DOHS area in north-east portion.
Education[edit]
The Japanese School Dhaka is located in Baridhara.[2] Baridhara is also the location of the American International School of Dhaka.
Notable residents[edit]
- Jamal Uddin Ahmad, Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh 1977–1982[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Siddiqui, Kamal; Jamshed Ahmed; Kaniz Siddique; Sayeedul Huq; Abul Hossain (2010). Social Formation in Dhaka, 1985-2005: A Longitudinal Study of Society in a Third World Megacity. Ashgate Publishing. pp. 308–310. ISBN 978-1-4094-1103-1.
- ^ Home page . Japanese School Dhaka. Retrieved on 4 January 2014. "Plot No. 9, Block-H, Pragrati Sharani Road, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212."
- ^ "Former deputy prime minister Jamal Uddin Ahmad dies". Bdnews24.com. 2015-01-14. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
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Coordinates: 23°48′10″N 90°25′12″E / 23.8029°N 90.4201°E
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