Baridhara
Baridhara is an upscale residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located on the east of and northeast of Gulshan across Gulshan-Baridhara Lake. It has special zones designated for diplomats, and many of the city's foreign embassies and high commissions are situated here. 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.
Economy
has its headquarters in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone.Education
, 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.Notable residents
- Jamal Uddin Ahmad, Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh 1977–1982
- Hussain Muhammad Ershad, former president of Bangladesh and military dictator
- Shabnam, Bangladeshi actress
- Shahnaz Rahmatullah, Bangladeshi singer
Embassies