NEIGHBORHOOD
Community
Easy access to numerous administrative facilities and it’s fantastic location in the city make Agargaon a very desirable place to live in. Although the area has the National Parliament House, Ganabhaban, the different complexes of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, and many other government offices, there are a lot of residential buildings available in the areas of Agargaon and Taltola. Housing in the area is quite affordable, especially in Taltola. You will also find a lot of government housing and quarters. The MP Hostel is also located opposite to the National Parliament Building. You will find a handful of properties for sale in Agargaon on the Bproperty website.
Transportation
Since the areas of Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar play host to some important government offices, with many visitors coming in, the transportation network is very well developed. On one side of the National Parliament House is Manik Mia Avenue, the widest road in Dhaka city, and on the other side is Lake Road, where you’ll come across the Chandrima Uddan. The eastern side has Begum Rokeya Sarani, which has two offshoot roads that go through Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar; one is the Bir Uttam Khaled Avenue that passes the Dhaka International Trade Fair venue, and the other one is the Syed Mahbub Morshed Avenue. Both these roads are very busy, with heavy traffic. On the northern side is the 60 Feet Road which leads to Mirpur. On all these roads, there are numerous modes of transportation, including buses, CNG Auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles. This makes it very easy to travel to any part of Dhaka from here.
Educational Institutions
The areas of Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar have numerous quality educational institutions, the most famous of which are the Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. There’s also the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM), which is affiliated with Dhaka University and offers postgraduate degrees. Notable schools in the area include Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Government Boys' High School, Agargaon Taltola Colony High School, and Agargaon Taltola Govt. Primary School.
Medical Institutions
The areas are home to some of the best government-owned medical facilities in the country. These include some of the best-equipped hospitals in the country, as well as one of the best medical colleges of the nation. Here is a list of all the medical institutes and facilities in Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar:
- Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital
- National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
- National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology
- National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital
- National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR)
- National Institute of Neuro Sciences & Hospital
- National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital
- National Center for Control of Rheumatic Fever & Heart Disease
- 250-Bed TB hospital
- Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital
There are also numerous pharmacies available in the area.
Religious Institutions
Like most other areas in Dhaka, there are numerous mosques scattered throughout Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. The Islamic Foundation building is also located in the area. There’s also the Agargaon Jame Masjid, the Central Mosque in Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Chandrima Uddan Mosque, and many others. Followers of Hinduism can visit the Sri Sri Kali Mandir located inside the Agricultural University, as well as the Taltola Central Temple.
Nearby Areas
The areas of Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar are spread out across a large area. To the south, there’s Indira Road, Lalmatia, and Monipuripara. On the western side, areas such as Mohammadpur, Adabor, and Shyamoli are located. The old airport takes up much of the eastern side of the area. And to the north, there’s Kallyanpur and Shewrapara. Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar have great connectivity with all these areas.
Administrative Offices
Medical institutions are not the only thing that Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has many of. After all, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar was built to be an administrative citadel right in the heart of Dhaka. As a result, there are numerous government offices and institutes located in the area. Listed below are the different offices, institutes, and ministries located in Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.
- Bangladesh Election Commission
- Divisional Passport and Visa Office, Dhaka
- Bangladesh Public Service Commission
- Ministry of Planning
- Bangladesh National Library
- The World Bank
- Bangladesh Technical Education Board
- Islamic Foundation Bangladesh
- University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
- Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)
- Department of Environment
- Bangladesh Meteorological Department
- National Archives of Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Betar
- National Board of Revenue (NBR)
- Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM),
- Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
Parks & Recreation
Agargaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar is an area that was meticulously planned. As a result, there are numerous places to visit, including the Chandrima Uddan, which is one of the most visited parks in Dhaka city. There’s also the DNCC Wonderland, more popularly known as Shishu Mela, which is a children’s amusement park. Other places include:
- National Museum of Science and Technology
- Liberation War Museum
- Bangladesh Air Force Museum
- Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Museum
LIFESTYLE
Food & Restaurant
One of the most popular restaurants in the area is the Zaytun Restaurant, located on Begum Rokeya Sarani, opposite to the IDB Bhaban. The entirety of the Air Force Museum can be viewed from the restaurant. Another hotspot for great food in the area is on 60 Feet Road, with many options available. The road features many restaurants, as well as noteworthy street food options.
Shopping
Although there aren’t many great shopping destinations in the area, Dhaka International Trade Fair, the country’s largest and most exciting trade fair, is hosted on the grounds next to the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC). It is not only a showcase of the country’s industrial might, but also features many shops featuring exotic goods from all over the world, including India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt, and many more countries.
