Zigatola
District of Birbanda Kāchhra
in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
23.735 and 90.373 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 23° 44' 7" and E 90° 22' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Taka - BDT
Spoken languages:
Bengali, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:19 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Dhaka
UTC/GMT offset: 6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
1:22 am and 2:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Bangladesh in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Bangladesh.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Bangladesh. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Zigatola

The district Zigatola of Birbanda Kāchhra in Dhaka District (Dhaka Division) is a district located in Bangladesh a little north-west of Dhaka, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dhaka, Agartala, Magura, Mymensingh and Barisal. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 38°C / 100 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 90 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 20 km/h (12 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 21% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

38°C (100 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

36°C (98 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

33°C (91 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

PAN PACIFIC SONARGAON DHAKA

Address
5,7 mi
107 KAZI NUZRUL ISLAM AVENUE GPO BOX 3595
1215 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Westin Dhaka

Address
4,8 mi
MAIN GULSHAN AVE PLOT 01 ROAD 45 GULSHAN 2
1212 Dhaka Sadar,Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dhaka Regency

Address
2,8 mi
Airport Road,Nikunja 2
1229 Dhaka Sadar,Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lake Shore Hotel & Apartments

Address
3,8 mi
Road 41, House 46, Gulshan 2
1212 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

Address
5,4 mi
AIRPORT ROAD DHAKA CANTONMENT
1206 Dhaka Sadar,Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Six Seasons Hotel House 19 Road 96

Address
5,0 mi
House,Road,Gulshan 19,96,2
1212 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Tulip The GrandMark-Dhaka

Address
4,3 mi
Plot No.84, Road No.7, Block H, Banani
1213 Dhaka / Dacca
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Olives

Address
4,3 mi
House: 3, Road: 126 Gulshan-1
Dhaka / Dacca
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00 (lunchbreak: 23:59 - 0:00)
Weekend: closed


Sarina Dhaka Five Star Business Boutique Hotel

Address
4,5 mi
Plot 27 Rd 17
1213 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


The Way Dhaka

Address
4,9 mi
10/B/2, Road-54B, Gulshan-2 Dhaka
1212 Dhaka / Dacca
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Bangladesh Tourism Hotel Ambrosia Dhaka Bangladesh Hotels Bangladesh Travel

Published: April 01, 2010
Length: 33:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Visit us at http://www.tobangladesh.com Hotel Ambrosia Dhaka Bangladesh Hotels Bangladesh Travel Tourism.


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Published: December 07, 2014
Length: 17:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NUK B

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Published: September 15, 2014
Length: 32:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Iftar party @ Hotel Star Kabab, Dhaka

Published: September 19, 2013
Length: 14:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Poresh Chandra Roy

Iftar party 2013 with my colleagues.


At Star Kabab

Published: June 21, 2014
Length: 48:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Syed Zaghlul Ali


Wedding Trailer (HD) of Tanveer-Bin-Hasan & Farhana Afreen, presented by Faisal

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 36:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: S Arafeen Faisal

Tanveer-Bin-Hasan & Farhana Afreen's wedding Trailer (HD) presented by Faisal Time-08.01.2015 Venue- Prianka community center, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.


Dead Trigger 2 - Africa - M16 - Blow Out [Gameplay/Walkthrough/Playthrough] 720p HD

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Length: 54:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: October 27, 2014
Length: 16:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Double LL

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Dead Trigger 2 - Africa - M13 - Water Before Gold [Gameplay/Walkthrough/Playthrough] 720p HD

Published: November 22, 2014
Length: 43:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NUK B

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Sugarcane juice streetmade

Published: July 25, 2010
Length: 10:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Eugenio Sanz

This boy prepares for you a couple of sugarcane glasses on the street, and ask you 2 cents of euro for it.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ প্রকৌশল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় Bangladesh Prokoushol Bishshobiddalôe) or BUET as it is commonly known, is a Public Engineering University in Bangladesh. It is the oldest Engineering institution in the region. Every year, about 1000 students get enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs to study engineering, architecture, planning and science in this institution.

Located at 23.727, 90.3929 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public universities of Bangladesh, Educational institutions established in 1962, 1876 establishments in India

Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka

The Institute of Business Administration (Bengali: ব্যবসায় প্রশাসন ইনস্টিটিউট) of the University of Dhaka - commonly known as IBA - is the pioneer in rendering business education in Bangladesh. It is also first business school in South East Asia. Commitment to the highest educational standards distinguishes IBA among the educational institutes in Bangladesh. This reputation has been achieved through a tradition of excellence and dedication to quality education and research.

Located at 23.7348, 90.3938 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Dhaka

Bangladesh National Museum

The Bangladesh National Museum (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় যাদুঘর), originally established on 20 March 1913, albeit under another name, and formally inaugurated on 7 August 1913, was accorded the status of the national museum of Bangladesh on 17 November 1983. It is located Shahbag, Dhaka.

Located at 23.7375, 90.3945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums established in 1913, Art museums and galleries in Bangladesh, National museums, Museums in Dhaka, Natural history museums, History museums in Bangladesh, Decorative arts museums, Ethnographic museums, 1913 establishments in India

Bashundhara City

Bashundhara City is a shopping mall located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with a rotunda architecture. Opened to the public on 6 August 2004, the mall is located at Panthapath, near Karwan Bazar. Bashundhara City is 21 stories tall, of which 8 are used for the mall and the remainder as the corporate headquarters of the Bashundhara Group.

Located at 23.7513, 90.3906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls established in 2004, Buildings and structures in Dhaka, Shopping malls in Bangladesh, Rotundas, Visitor attractions in Dhaka

Aparajeyo Bangla

Aparajeyo Bangla is one of the most well known sculptures dedicated to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. It is located in the campus of Dhaka University, just in front to the Arts Building. In Bengali, the phrase means "Unvanquished Bengal". Imitating on Sculptor Abdullah khaled’s design and superintendence of Dackshu Authority at the end of 1973 the sculpture work was started. The dainak bangle news reporter Shaleah Chowdhury came to visit the sculpture.

Located at 23.7336, 90.3928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bangladesh Liberation War, University of Dhaka

Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

BIRDEM, the Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders at Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh is a 600-bed multidisciplinary hospital complex of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh. It has been designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre on Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, as the only on of its kind in Asia. The late national professor Muhammad Ibrahim is its founder. Associated with the hospital is the Ibrahim Medical College.

Located at 23.7383, 90.3963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Medical research institutes, Buildings and structures in Dhaka, Research institutes in Bangladesh, Hospitals with year of establishment missing

Udayan Higher Secondary School

Udayan Higher Secondary School Dhaka, formerly known as Udayan Bidyalaya is a private higher secondary school in Bangladesh, established in 1955 by the University of Dhaka. It is a co-educational institution and currently one of the most reputed schools in Dhaka. The school was first allotted a small piece of land and two sheds. With the increase in the number of students it was upgraded to a secondary school and, after independence of Bangladesh, as a higher secondary one.

Located at 23.7294, 90.3925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Dhaka, Schools in Bangladesh, Educational institutions established in 1955, 1955 establishments in Pakistan

Nilkhet

Nilkhet is a neighbourhood in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is sandwiched between Dhaka University to the east, Mirpur Road and New Market to the west, and Elephant Road to the north. The name Nilkhet implies that the area may have been used for indigo cultivation in earlier times. However, Nilkhet has a completely different identity today. The market has long been the centre of the second-hand book trade in Dhaka.

Located at 23.7333, 90.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka, Neighbourhoods in Bangladesh

Government Laboratory High School

The Government Laboratory High School is a school located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Govt. Lab. (as it is popularly known) was established on 3 September 1961. The boys' school is a leading public school of the region.

Located at 23.7361, 90.3817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1961, Schools in Dhaka, 1961 establishments in Pakistan

Shahbag

Shahbag is a major neighbourhood and a police precinct or Thana in Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is also a major public transport hub, and serves as a junction between two contrasting sections of the city—Old Dhaka and New Dhaka—which lie, respectively, to its north and south.

Located at 23.7383, 90.3958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka, Palaces in Bangladesh, Thanas of Dhaka

Dhanmondi Government Boys' High School

The Dhanmondi Govt. Boys' High School is a school located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dboys. (as it is popularly known) was established on 21 March 1965. The boys' school is a leading public school of the region. Dhanmondi Govt. Boys’ High School, commonly known as Dboys with the acronym DGBHS; is a public educational institution located at the intersection of Mirpur Road and Manik Miah Avenue in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Located at 23.7361, 90.3817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1965, Schools in Dhaka, Schools in Bangladesh, 1965 establishments in Pakistan

Daffodil International University

Daffodil International University (Bengali: ড্যাফোডিল আন্তর্জাতিক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়]) or (DIU), a private university located at Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh, was established on 24 January 2002 by the Private University Act 1992. The prime initiative of country’s leading conglomerate Daffodil Group is Daffodil International University.

Located at 23.7529, 90.3776 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private universities in Bangladesh, Educational institutions established in 2002,

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (Bengali: বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিব মেডিকেল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is the first and only medical university in Bangladesh. It is a public university, established in 1999. The university offers MD, PhD, MS, MPhil, MDS, Diploma and FCPS Courses. The vice chancellor is Prof. Pran Gopal Datta.

Located at 23.7389, 90.3948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public universities of Bangladesh, Educational institutions established in 1965, Medical and health organisations based in Bangladesh, 1965 establishments in Pakistan

Mohammadpur Thana

Mohammadpur is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Though initially Mohammadpur has grown as a residential area, nowadays many commercial places can be found here.

Located at 23.7542, 90.3625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Thanas of Dhaka

Hajaribag Thana

Hajaribag is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Located at 23.7347, 90.3694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Thanas of Dhaka

Central Public Library (Dhaka)

Central Public Library of Bangladesh (between 1996 and 2007 it was named Begum Sufia Kamal National Public Library) is the largest public library in Bangladesh.

Located at 23.7364, 90.3948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Libraries in Bangladesh, Public libraries, 1954 establishments in Pakistan, Library buildings completed in 1958

Katabon Mosque

Katabon Mosque in Shahbag, Dhaka is a center for Muslim missionaries in Bangladesh. It houses the Bangladesh Masjid Mission (Bangladesh Mosque Mission) and is officially named as the "Bangladesh Masjid Mission Complex Central Mosque". It is founded where the stables of the Dhaka Nawab Family was.

Located at 23.7384, 90.3913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Dhaka, Mosques in Bangladesh

United International University

United International University (Bengali: ইউনাইটেড আন্তর্জাতিক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or UIU is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established in 2003 under the Private University Act. It was established with the support of United Group. The University Grants Commission approved the academic program of UIU on 10 October 2003 and the Government permission was granted on 2 June 2003.

Located at 23.7445, 90.3728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private universities in Bangladesh, Educational institutions established in 2003

Gurdwara Nanak Shahi

Gurdwara Nanak Shahi is a Sikh Gurdwara at Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located at the campus of the University of Dhaka and considered to be the biggest of 9 to 10 Gurdwaras in the country. According to the commemorating the visit of Guru Nanak (1506-1507), it is the most important historic place. It is said to have been built in 1830. The present building of the Gurdwara was renovated in 1988-1989. The parkarma verandah had been constructed on all four sides of the original building to protect.

Located at 23.7333, 90.3933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dhaka, Gurdwaras in Asia, Places of worship in Bangladesh

Pantha path

Pantha Path is a very busy place in Dhaka city, Bangladesh in the Tejgaon area. It is near Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.

Located at 23.75, 90.3922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka

Raja Bazar (Dhaka)

Raja Bazar is the name of an affluent area in Dhaka City. Rajabar is a Mohallah (Smallest Unit of Urban Area used in Bangladesh) in Word-40 of Dhaka City and under Tejgaon Thana (PS). {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:23|45|19|N|90|23|06|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }} Raja Bazar is a local area name. It is divided into 2 Mohallas by Dhaka City Corporation, East and West Rajabazar. East Raja Bazar has 3,660 House Holds and with population 19,969 .

Located at 23.7553, 90.385 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka

Nazrul Islam Hall buet

Nazrul Islam Hall is one of oldest building at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology that serve as dormitories. Located at Polashi Dhaka-1000, the building has four floors and a capacity of 250 students. Living quarters are mostly three person suites, and a few private doubles. The ground floor consists of a study lounge that provides an impressive view of BUET . The dining hall of Nazrul Islam Hall serves students who reside in this hall.

Located at 23.7272, 90.3928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dhaka

Bir Shrestha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College

Birshrestha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College is a school in Bangladesh. It is located in Pilkhana, Dhaka, the headquarters of Border Guard Bangladesh. The institution was founded in 1984, as the Bangladesh Rifles High School. The school became a college in 1994, and in 2004 was renamed after Munshi Abdur Rouf, a well-known Bangladeshi war hero.

Located at 23.7361, 90.3817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Bangladesh, 1984 establishments in Bangladesh

2013 Shahbag protests

The 2013 Shahbag protests, associated with the Shahbag neighborhood of Dhaka, Bangladesh, began on February 5, 2013, and later spread to other parts of Bangladesh, demanding capital punishment for Abdul Quader Mollah and others convicted of crimes against humanity during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. On that day, the International Crimes Tribunal had sentenced Abdul Quader Mollah to life in prison after he was convicted on five of six counts of war crimes.

Located at 23.7383, 90.3958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2013 in Bangladesh, Protests in Bangladesh, 2013 protests, Student protests in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Liberation War, War crimes in Bangladesh

Shahbagh Square

Shahbagh Square, also known as Shahbagh Circle, is a major road intersection and public transport hub located in the Shahbagh thana in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The intersection connects some of the important areas of Dhaka such as Gulshan, Farmgate etc. It is also surrounded by some significant landmarks including Bangladesh National Museum, Suhrawardy Udyan, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University etc.

Located at 23.7383, 90.3958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka, Bangladesh articles needing attention