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'''Aftab Nagar''' (''Originally known as Trimohoni'') is a neighborhood in [[Dhaka]] that is initiated by [[Eastern Housing Limited]]. Aftabnagar sits in the heart of Dhaka at Rampura, it is one of the few neighborhoods that still hold the lush green environment of Dhaka; This place is free from the bustling and chaos of Dhaka city where it is surrounded by the sounds of birds and breeze flowing through the trees. However, this place is quite festive with food-carts and tea stalls opening as the day falls to dusk. In the seasons of Autumn, there is fields of Catkin flowers or 'Kaashbon' <ref>{{Cite web |title=আফতাব নগর প্রজেক্ট |url=https://baddaup.dhaka.gov.bd/bn/site/top_banner/oSEd-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=baddaup.dhaka.gov.bd}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=আফতাবনগরে পাসপোর্ট অফিস চালু |url=https://www.jugantor.com/capital/672272/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%81 |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=Jugantor |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jahurul Islam City – EHL |url=https://test.easternhousing.com/project/jahurul-islam-city/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Aftab Nagar''' (originally known as ''Jahurul Islam City'')<ref>{{cite web | url=https://test.easternhousing.com/project/jahurul-islam-city/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418150021/https://test.easternhousing.com/project/jahurul-islam-city/ | archive-date=2024-04-18 | title=Jahurul Islam City – EHL }}</ref> is a [[neighborhood|neighbourhood]] in [[Dhaka]] that is initiated by [[Eastern Housing Limited]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tbsnews.net/panorama/aftabnagar-city-within-city-36617?amp | title=Aftabnagar: A city within a city |website=The Business Standard | date=15 January 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://businesspostbd.com/stock/2022-01-15/eastern-housing-plans-to-launch-new-projects-2022-01-15 | title=Eastern Housing plans to launch new projects | website=The Business Standard }}</ref> Aftabnagar sits in the heart of Dhaka at [[Rampura Thana|Rampura]]. It is believed that the area still holds the lush green environment of Dhaka.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-04 |title=Aftabnagar: An opportunity of a lifetime |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/real-estate/218410/aftabnagar-an-opportunity-of-a-lifetime |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=dhakatribune}}</ref> In the seasons of Autumn, there are fields of Catkin flowers or 'Kaashbon'.<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=bn:আফতাব নগর প্রজেক্ট |url=https://baddaup.dhaka.gov.bd/bn/site/top_banner/oSEd-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=baddaup.dhaka.gov.bd}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |script-title=bn:আফতাবনগরে পাসপোর্ট অফিস চালু |url=https://www.jugantor.com/capital/672272/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%81 |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=[[Jugantor]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jahurul Islam City – EHL |url=https://test.easternhousing.com/project/jahurul-islam-city/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:বাশের সাকো.jpg|thumb|An example of what the bamboo bridge or "basher shako" looks like]]
[[File:Basher Shako Aftabnagar.png|thumb|263x263px|An example of what the bamboo bridge or "basher shako" looks like]]
Right next door to Aftabnagar, is the Meradia Haat; which is one of the known marts of Dhaka for vegetables, meat and groceries. Aftabnagar also has a [[Canal|Khal]] that connects the waterbody of [[Hatirjheel]] to the [[Balu River|Balu river]], this canal allows the traders of meradia haat easily transport their goods and this 'khal' is what borders Aftabnagar to [[Banasree]] and connects with each other by bamboo bridges known as 'Basher Shako'. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Nandy |first=Dipan |date=2022-01-22 |title=A haat, in Dhaka? |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/haat-dhaka-2944481 |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> Aftabnagar also has a cattle mart that sets in the season of [[Qurban (Islamic ritual sacrifice)|Qurbani]].
Right next door to Aftabnagar, is the Meradia Haat; which is one of the known marts of Dhaka for vegetables, meat and groceries. Aftabnagar also has a [[Canal|Khal]] that connects the waterbody of [[Hatirjheel]] to the [[Balu River|Balu river]], this canal allows the traders of meradia haat easily transport their goods and this 'khal' is what borders Aftabnagar to [[Banasree]] and connects with each other by bamboo bridges known as 'Basher Shako'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nandy |first=Dipan |date=2022-01-22 |title=A haat, in Dhaka? |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/haat-dhaka-2944481 |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> Aftabnagar also has a cattle mart that sets in the season of [[Qurban (Islamic ritual sacrifice)|Qurbani]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/metro-news/sc-upholds-bar-on-cattle-markets-at-aftabnagar-1717437765 | title=SC upholds bar on cattle markets at Aftabnagar }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-03 |title=No cattle market at Aftabnagar: Appellate Division |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-06-03/VP8zx4EQ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Somoy Tv}}</ref>


Aftabnagar has a few well-known universities nearby such as [[East West University]] and [[Brac University|BRAC University]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=East West University |url=https://www.ewubd.edu/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.ewubd.edu |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-07 |title=BRAC University New Campus |url=https://www.bracu.ac.bd/about/brac-university-new-campus |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.bracu.ac.bd |language=en}}</ref>
Aftabnagar has a few well-known universities nearby such as [[East West University]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/East-West-students-police-clash | title=East West students, police clash | date=6 August 2018 }}</ref> and [[Brac University|BRAC University]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=East West University |url=https://www.ewubd.edu/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.ewubd.edu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-07 |title=BRAC University New Campus |url=https://www.bracu.ac.bd/about/brac-university-new-campus |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.bracu.ac.bd |language=en}}</ref> going slightly further there is the [[Canadian University of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=info@ugc.gov.bd |first=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |title=Canadian University of Bangladesh {{!}} University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/university-detail/165 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Canadian University of Bangladesh {{!}} University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |language=English}}</ref> It also has the regional passport office of Dhaka east too.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/new-passport-office-starts-operation-at-aftabnagar-in-city-111372 | title=New passport office starts operation at Aftabnagar in city }}</ref>
[[File:East West University Campus 1.jpeg|thumb|East West University, Aftabnagar]]
[[File:EWU campus1.jpg|thumb|[[East West University]], Aftabnagar]]

Aftabnagar is situated inside [[Badda Thana]] with [[Banasree]] to the south, [[Hatirjheel]] and [[Gulshan Thana|Gulshan]] to the east and Merul Badda to the north.
==Location==
Aftabnagar is situated inside [[Badda Thana]] with [[Banasree]] to the south, [[Hatirjheel]] and [[Gulshan Thana|Gulshan]] to the west, and Merul Badda to the north.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-09 |title=Compassion brings community closer in Aftabnagar |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/editorial/news/compassion-brings-community-closer-aftabnagar-1911129 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=China-funded sewage treatment plant nears completion in Bangladesh |url=https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2203062768/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=SHINE |language=en}}</ref>

The postal code of Aftabnagar is [[Postal codes in Bangladesh|Dhaka-1212]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ডাক অধিদপ্তর |url=https://bdpost.portal.gov.bd/site/page/6aaeabe4-479b-4e5a-a671-e9e5b994bf9a |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=bdpost.portal.gov.bd |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, the area of Aftabnagar is a part of Ward-37 and falls under the electoral constituency of [[Dhaka-11]] and is a part of the [[Dhaka North City Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhaka-11 constituency map |url=https://file-dhaka.portal.gov.bd/uploads/be7fba28-392f-487d-9fab-f2a4954c3806//658/d0e/62c/658d0e62ca4c7353954060.pdf}}</ref>

== Demographics==
As per the [https://test.easternhousing.com/project/jahurul-islam-city/ EHL website] regarding Aftab Nagar, there is said to be around 300,000 residents living in Aftab Nagar and around 5 kilometers of housing-enlisted space.

==Segments==
Aftabnagar is divided into various blocks, which consist of:

* Block-A
* Block-B
* Block-C
* Block-D
* Block-E
* Block-F
* Block-G
* Block-H
* Block-I
* Block-J
* Block-K
* Block-L
* Block-M
* Block-N

These blocks further divide into different sectors of their own.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[West Rajabazar]]
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* [[Shantinagar, Dhaka]]
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* [[Mirpur DOHS]]
* [[Banasree]]
* [[Banasree]]
* [[Rampura Thana|Rampura]]
* [[Rampura Thana|Rampura]]
* [[Gulshan Thana|Gulshan]]
* [[Gulshan Thana|Gulshan]]
* [[Niketan]]
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* [[West Rajabazar]]
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* [[Shantinagar, Dhaka]]
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* [[Mirpur DOHS]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Dhaka]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Dhaka]]
[[Category:Planned communities in Bangladesh]]

Latest revision as of 22:54, 7 December 2024

Aftab Nagar
Residential area
Aftabnagar area of Dhaka
Aftabnagar area of Dhaka
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka
DistrictDhaka
Time zoneUTC+06:00 (BST)

Aftab Nagar (originally known as Jahurul Islam City)[1] is a neighbourhood in Dhaka that is initiated by Eastern Housing Limited.[2][3] Aftabnagar sits in the heart of Dhaka at Rampura. It is believed that the area still holds the lush green environment of Dhaka.[4] In the seasons of Autumn, there are fields of Catkin flowers or 'Kaashbon'.[5][6][7]

An example of what the bamboo bridge or "basher shako" looks like

Right next door to Aftabnagar, is the Meradia Haat; which is one of the known marts of Dhaka for vegetables, meat and groceries. Aftabnagar also has a Khal that connects the waterbody of Hatirjheel to the Balu river, this canal allows the traders of meradia haat easily transport their goods and this 'khal' is what borders Aftabnagar to Banasree and connects with each other by bamboo bridges known as 'Basher Shako'.[8] Aftabnagar also has a cattle mart that sets in the season of Qurbani.[9][10]

Aftabnagar has a few well-known universities nearby such as East West University[11] and BRAC University,[12][13] going slightly further there is the Canadian University of Bangladesh.[14] It also has the regional passport office of Dhaka east too.[15]

East West University, Aftabnagar

Location

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Aftabnagar is situated inside Badda Thana with Banasree to the south, Hatirjheel and Gulshan to the west, and Merul Badda to the north.[16][17]

The postal code of Aftabnagar is Dhaka-1212.[18] Additionally, the area of Aftabnagar is a part of Ward-37 and falls under the electoral constituency of Dhaka-11 and is a part of the Dhaka North City Corporation.[19]

Demographics

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As per the EHL website regarding Aftab Nagar, there is said to be around 300,000 residents living in Aftab Nagar and around 5 kilometers of housing-enlisted space.

Segments

[edit]

Aftabnagar is divided into various blocks, which consist of:

  • Block-A
  • Block-B
  • Block-C
  • Block-D
  • Block-E
  • Block-F
  • Block-G
  • Block-H
  • Block-I
  • Block-J
  • Block-K
  • Block-L
  • Block-M
  • Block-N

These blocks further divide into different sectors of their own.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jahurul Islam City – EHL". Archived from the original on 2024-04-18.
  2. ^ "Aftabnagar: A city within a city". The Business Standard. 15 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Eastern Housing plans to launch new projects". The Business Standard.
  4. ^ "Aftabnagar: An opportunity of a lifetime". dhakatribune. 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  5. ^ আফতাব নগর প্রজেক্ট. baddaup.dhaka.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  6. ^ আফতাবনগরে পাসপোর্ট অফিস চালু. Jugantor. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  7. ^ "Jahurul Islam City – EHL". Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  8. ^ Nandy, Dipan (2022-01-22). "A haat, in Dhaka?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  9. ^ "SC upholds bar on cattle markets at Aftabnagar".
  10. ^ "No cattle market at Aftabnagar: Appellate Division". Somoy Tv. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  11. ^ "East West students, police clash". 6 August 2018.
  12. ^ "East West University". www.ewubd.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  13. ^ "BRAC University New Campus". www.bracu.ac.bd. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  14. ^ info@ugc.gov.bd, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. "Canadian University of Bangladesh | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh". Canadian University of Bangladesh | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  15. ^ "New passport office starts operation at Aftabnagar in city".
  16. ^ "Compassion brings community closer in Aftabnagar". The Daily Star. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  17. ^ "China-funded sewage treatment plant nears completion in Bangladesh". SHINE. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  18. ^ "ডাক অধিদপ্তর". bdpost.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  19. ^ "Dhaka-11 constituency map" (PDF).
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