HIGHLIGHTS
About Malibagh
When one hears the name of Malibagh, they picture a busy place that is full of people and full of life. It is an area within Dhaka that has a special connection to the people as well as to the city itself. People from all walks of life come to Malibagh for residence and weave stories that are passed onto from generation to generation. The area is often viewed by many as a “complete” place for residence, and there are plenty of reasons to support that perception. Malibagh is famed for having a number of spectacular eateries, schools, network of roads and, yes, affordable housing options. Malibagh Choudhury Para, Gulbagh, Chamelibagh, Shantibag - all these parts of the Malibagh area presents a variety of housing options that match different preferences. The presence of the Malibagh-Moghbazar Flyover also added points to the attractiveness of the area. The flyover significantly improved the traffic condition of the area which was once thought to be less than ideal. The cacophony of people near the iconic Abul Hotel, the evening hangouts on every corner, and the connection of the residence with each other; these factors truly make Malibagh a wonderful place, a unique place.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Community
Malibagh is mostly residential and quite a populous area, and you can undoubtedly consider it as one of the ideal places to live. In case you are searching for affordable homes, this place offers the best rental apartment options for people. Malibagh is an established area with a lot of ongoing modernization with people from every sort of background. It has got so much more to offer and it is possible to find single room to multiple room apartments with various rent ranges. One can also choose to live in the Chamelibagh residential area, if they are looking for an organized community around them. Malibagh holds good prospects in terms of buying apartments as it does for the purchase or leasing of commercial space which has always been quite popular among businesses.
Properties in Malibagh
Malibagh has numerous options when it comes to apartments. There are presence of both residential and commercial properties in the area. Most of the apartments and commercial spaces are completed and some are going through the construction phase. Small or nuclear families will easily find housing options, where they can build a small home of their own. Job holders who are planning to get their children admitted in renowned schools in the nearby areas of Malibagh like Viqarunnisa Noon School & School or Wills Little Flower School & College, will consider residing here as a great option. The developed transport system will make it more convenient for people to commute to different areas or to their offices as well as their children’s schools. Under the commercial front, there are several types of office branches in Malibagh. Starting from television channel offices to renowned banks, every sort of facility is present there.
Transportation
Malibagh-Maghbazar flyover added a great advantage and contributed to a huge extent in addressing the traffic problems of this area. The DIT road simply proved to be a cherry on top to this whole scenario. Overall, these developments in transport communication made Malibagh a prospective area to spend some beautiful years of your lives. Additionally, the Malibagh circle serves as a junction that connects different parts of the city. There are plenty of busses to be found all throughout the roads of the area. Other than these, rickshaws and tempos are always available here. What else would you need, when you have the main bus counter of Shohag right here in Malibagh? Travelling to other places from Malibagh can never be this easier! Besides, lying in closer proximity to Hatirjheel can even prove to be helpful to move around some of the major locations of Dhaka city.
Educational Institutions
One of the biggest reasons to live in Malibagh is the presence of good educational institutions within and without the area. Institutions such as the South Point School and College, Dhaka Science College, and the Abujor Gifari College are located within Malibag. Other notable places such as the Viqarunnisa Noon School & College as well as Wills Little Flower School & College are just a stone's throw away from the area. Malibagh also hosts numerous coaching centers along with homes of renowned teachers who provide tutoring. All of their presence - both coaching centers and educational institutions - can take away much of the stress parents have regarding the education of the children.
Medical Institutions
Malibagh has a number of hospitals in its vicinity and in its nearby areas which provide advanced healthcare facilities to people. There is the Labaid Hospital on the DIT road and IBN Sina Diagnostic & Consultation Center right in the middle of the area. Anyone can avail modern medical facilities from here. Besides, Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College & Hospital Limited is nearby and is very much renowned in the locality for their amazing healthcare services. Other hospitals like Ad-din Women’s Medical College, Bangladesh Eye Hospital and Popular Hospital and Diagnsotic Center are present in the nearby areas as well. In case of emergency, you will find medicines or other necessary items in the pharmacies available in the area.
Religious Institutions
As far the religious side is concerned, Malibagh has a lot of establishments. There are an adequate number of mosques in the place. To name a few, there are Malibagh Baganbari Jame Masjid, and Malibag Shahi Mosque. Right next to Malibagh there is Gulbagh Jame Masjid and Gulbagh Baitul Jannat Jame Masjid. Sree Sree Siddheswari Kali Temple near the Mouchak market.
Nearby Areas
The centric location of Malibagh automatically gives this area an upper hand in communicating with locations like Mogbazar, Rampura, Khilgaon, and even Motijheel. Thanks to the Malibagh-Moghbazar flyover, places such as Bangla Motor, Hatirpool, and Tejgaon can be reached in less than half an hour from Malibagh. The not-so-distant Hatirjheel road also allows residents to travel to the Gulshan area quickly.
LIFESTYLE
Food & Restaurants
The first name which comes to everyone’s mind when they utter the name of Malibagh, is Abul Hotel. This hotel is widely famous all across the city. People of this area as well as from other areas, join to enjoy the delicacies of this place. One major advantage of residing in Malibagh is the convenience of having closer access to Khilgaon, which is literally a food haven for the foodies. For other traditional food items, you can go to Delhi Darbar or just try out the Chinese food in Midnight Sun restaurant.
Shopping
Malibagh is known to have several famous shopping centers. There is hardly a person in this city who has not ever visited the Mouchak market at least for once in their lives. This one place used to be the shopping destination for many during the religious festivals. This market was one of the most important shopping destinations back in the day and still holds significant prestige today. Malibagh also has Ayesha Complex right next to Mouchas which is referred to as the biggest punjabi market in Dhaka. Shoppers can buy punjabi in bulk quantities at wholesale prices. The best part of both these markets is, they are greatly affordable for everyone. At present, there are several brand shops like Aarong, close to Malibagh, making it easier for people to get a wide variety of options in products. Over the last few years new shopping malls like Fortune Shopping Mall and Hosaf Shopping Complex added more shopping options to the residents and shopping enthusiasts.