HIGHLIGHTS
About Wari
Wari was once one of the major hubs of Dhaka city. Not just that, this area is considered to be one of the prominent parts of Old Dhaka. The modernization of this place started off with the British era. The British significantly left their mark in Wari through their initial work of developments. In those days, Wari was a posh area full of affluent people. Its location lies at the edge of Puran Dhaka, which automatically makes this place a lively one as well. Throughout the centuries, Wari has been widely known for the presence of traditional businesses. At the moment, huge levels of residential and commercial developments are also going on and the entire area has been segregated into two halves – Old Wari and New Wari.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Community
Residents of Wari share strong bonding among themselves and greatly identify with their own culture.The community over there is very well connected and neighbors mean a lot to each other, sometimes even as much as family. The whole sense of belongingness makes this place quite distinct from the rest of the city. Wari has always been a sophisticated place. The entire area projects an old vibe and those who have ever lived in that place seem to have sort of stayed there forever. The area is a densely populated one, with an active and festive culture of their own. Mostly families live in a joint family but the recent residential developments have formed a new trend of nuclear families in Wari. On top of that, the condition of the roads are pretty good, since there are somewhat wide roads which easily connect Wari to the areas of the new town.
Properties in Wari
There are plenty of generational homes in Wari which are now getting modernized. The developments are still going on in full swing. Due to that reason, a transition towards a modern life can be noticed over there. There are plenty of available housing options available in Wari, starting from the modest homes to high rise apartments. The flat rents are usually higher on the New Wari side as opposed to the reasonable ones in the Old Wari side. It is quite amazing to witness the numerous options of home for every sort of taste and preferences. Even in such a small area, Wari seems to be a home to every kind of business and community centers.
Transportation
Residents will find great convenience in terms of transport facilities in Wari. The Jatrabari flyover, which is very closeby, connects Wari to major locations outside of Dhaka city and eases the communication routes to about 32 southeastern districts of the country. Jobholders who regularly commute to Motijheel will find a special tempo service from Wari to reach their offices with greater convenience. The best part is, you can travel to any place in the city once you take a bus from the Postogola bus stand. At the edge of Wari and right beside the Jai Kali Temple, you will find another bus stop which will take you to areas like Bashabo, Khilgaon, Shonir Akhra, Jatrabari, Kalshi, Mirpur and Narayanganj. The list does not even end here, if you are up for a boat ride, you can opt for an excursion to Keraniganj through a boat. Last but not the least, rickshaws are almost at every nook and cranny which can make you travel to nearby places like Islampur or Nawabpur within just a few minutes.
Educational Institutions
Wari might not be the ultimate locality for educational institutions. However, you will still find a number of English medium schools like British Standard School and Academia in the area. Additionally, there are famous Bengali medium schools like Sher-e-Bangla Balika Mahavidyalaya and Central Women’s University on the other side of the road. For the kids out there, parents can get their children to several schools like Sunbeams K.G School, Silverdale Preparatory & Girls High School and many others. At least for the primary education stage parents can enroll their kids into these schools without having anything to worry about.
Medical Institutions
Wari has one huge hospital in its vicinity, Salauddin Specialized Hospital Limited, which is widely known for its healthcare services. It provides advanced treatments and other facilities to patients through the help of specialized doctors. Apart from this, residents can reach out for medical help in Shaheed Khalek-Ibrahim General Hospital and National Healthcare Network Center. These hospitals are also pretty good in offering medical care. Right beside Wari in Dayaganj you will find one of the best diagnostic centers Labaid. It will take around five minutes to reach there from Wari. Such hospitals being in nearby areas of Wari act as another positive side for anyone to reside in this area. Lastly, in case of need or any emergency residents can buy medicines from Lazz pharma and Health care pharmacy located inside Wari.
Parks & Recreation
As far as parks and recreations are concerned, Wari residents are quite lucky to have the Banglabandhu stadium in Gulistan. It is a major hub for home appliances and other sports items, and that too within reasonable budget frames. In case of boredom, you can spend time with your friends or family members and enjoy a sports match in the stadium. Besides, nature lovers can pay a visit to the oldest Botanical garden in Bangladesh, Baldha Garden. It is a lost paradise of the city and is referred to as the richest botanical gardens in the subcontinent. One of your lazy afternoons can be turned into memorable ones if you plan to visit Baldha Garden, which is considered to be a remarkable glory of this area.
Religious Institutions
Wari is home to several religions. Although the area is muslim centric, but you will still witness people from various religions and cultures. There are churches for Christians and a famous Jai Kali Temple sited at the very edge of Wari. People of Hindu religion come here to worship their Goddess Kali and gather for other occasions and events. There are few mosques like Masjidun Noor, Wari Jame Masjid for muslims to observe their daily prayers. Overall, this place comprises all major religions.
Historical Sites
Among the historical sites, Wari possesses one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Bangladesh. Even after hundreds of years, this place holds a very special place to the Christians and some people even visit this place considering it as a landmark of Wari.
Nearby Areas
Wari is one crucial part of the old town. Moreover, this place is connected to all the major areas anyone can think of. Kamlapur, Gopibag, Gulistan and Motijheel lie right on the north side of Wari. Railway communication is also easier since Kamlapur is not very far away from this place. Whereas, major areas like Dayaganj, Sutrapur and Narinda fall under the southern side of Wari. The eastern side faces Shamibag, Tikatuli, which are suitable for residential houses. On the west side, there are commercial places like Nawabpur and Bangshal.
