Banani (neighbourhood)


Banani is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana of Dhaka. It hosts five-star hotels, upscale restaurants, luxury apartments, international schools, and the offices of many local and multinational companies. Banani is considered an important central business district, and its commercial landscape is among the most important in Dhaka, coming after the likes of the nearby financial district of Gulshan Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Tejgaon [Industrial Area Thana|Tejgaon Industrial Area] and downtown Motijheel CBD, the nation's largest and most important CBD.

Geography

Banani is located at. It has a lake called Banani Lake. Korail slum is located on the border of Banani. It is a part of Ward No. 19 of Dhaka [North City Corporation|DNCC].

History

In November 2016, the Dhaka North City Corporation demolished the home of former East Pakistan Governor Abdul Monem Khan.
In 2019, 19 were killed in the FR Tower fire.

Population

According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Banani Thana had 58,938 households and a population of 184,476. 6.92% of the population were under 5 years of age. Banani had a literacy rate of 80.66%: 83.33% for males and 77.04% for females, and a sex ratio of 132.10 males for every 100 females.

Economy

Banani is home to the headquarters of several national corporations, including Mayalogy, Maasranga Television, and The [Premier Bank PLC].

Education