Paltan
in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
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Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (7 mi) - Comilla Airport (53 mi)
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Agartala Airport (53 mi) - Barisal Airport (65 mi)
- Khowai Airport (78 mi)
- Jessore Airport (88 mi)
- Ishurdi Airport (91 mi)
- Kamalpur Airport (93 mi)
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (146 mi)
- Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat (Unesco heritage, 84 mi)
- Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur (Unesco heritage, 127 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 23.736 and 90.414 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 23° 44' 10" and E 90° 24' 51"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Taka - BDT
- Spoken languages:
- Bengali, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 12:57 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Dhaka
- UTC/GMT offset: 6 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:32 am and 6:22 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45
Delve into Paltan
Paltan in Dhaka District (Dhaka Division) with it's 184,492 habitants is located in Bangladesh a little north of Dhaka, the country's capital town.
Current time in Paltan is now 12:57 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Dhaka with an UTC offset of 6 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Paltan, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Bangladesh is Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Bangladesh is Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat in a distance of 84 mi (or 134 km), South-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dhaka, Agartala, Mymensingh, Magura and Barisal. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 39°C / 102 °F
| Morning Temperature | 27°C / 80 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 38°C / 101 °F |
| Night Temperature | 30°C / 86 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 25% |
| Air Pressure | 1003 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 5% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Saturday, 20th of April 2024
41°C (106 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 21st of April 2024
40°C (103 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.
Monday, 22nd of April 2024
39°C (102 °F)
31°C (88 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
PAN PACIFIC SONARGAON DHAKA
Sarina Dhaka Five Star Business Boutique Hotel
Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden
Lake Shore Hotel & Apartments
The Way Dhaka
The Olives
Six Seasons Hotel House 19 Road 96
Golden Tulip The GrandMark-Dhaka
Amari Dhaka
Dhaka Regency
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Bangladesh U12 Captain with the ball
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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.
Bangabandhu National Stadium
Bangabandhu National Stadium, (Bengali: বঙ্গবন্ধু জাতীয় স্টেডিয়াম) also known as Dhaka Stadium, and formerly known as Dacca Stadium is the national stadium and a multipurpose sports arena in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located in the Motijheel area in the heart of the city. Its current name was given to honour Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation, also known as "Banga bandhu" or "Friend of Bengal".
Supreme Court of Bangladesh
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ সুপ্রীম কোর্ট) is the highest court of law in Bangladesh. It is composed of the High Court Division and the Appellate division, and was created by Part VI Chapter I of the Constitution of Bangladesh adopted in 1972. This is also the office of the Chief Justice, Appellate Division Justices, and High Court Division Justices of Bangladesh.
Kamalapur railway station
Kamalapur Railway Station is the central railway station in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The station is the largest in the country and the most important terminal for transportation between Dhaka and the rest of Bangladesh. It is also one of the most modern and striking buildings in Dhaka designed by American architect Robert Boughey. The Kamalapur railway station is situated in the north-east side of Motijheel.
Willes Little Flower School
Willes Little Flower School and College is one of the first English medium school in the heart of Dhaka, Bangladesh and was established in 1956 by Philanthropist Josephine Willes. Willes has a long national reputation for academic excellence. The proximity of University of Dhaka, the National Cultural community, and downtown Dhaka has created a socially diverse community with high academic expectations and a strong belief in quality education.
Shapla Square
Shapla Square (Bengali: শাপলা চত্ত্বর, Shapla Chottor) is a huge sculpture at the heart of Motijheel near the center of Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. It depicts a Shapla (water lily, or more commonly referred to as the Lotus flower, since Shapla is the actual blossom and not the lilly pad itself), the national flower of Bangladesh. The sculpture is surrounded by a fountain. The location also marks a mass grave of Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
Motijheel Thana
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Ramna Thana
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Shishu Park
Shishu Park (Bengali: ঢাকা শিশু পার্ক) is the only public sector children's amusement park in Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1979 on 15-acre of land, it is the first children's amusement park in Bangladesh. Established as a profit making venture by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, the government-owned tourism promotion agency in Bangladesh, it is maintained by Dhaka City Corporation as its only entertainment park since 1983.
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha, or RAJUK literally the Capital Development Authority of the Government of Bangladesh, is a Bangladeshi public agency responsible for coordinating urban development in Dhaka, Bangladesh. RAJUK is composed of various public officials, city planners, urban administrators, engineers and architects. It is the National Authoritative Board on building planning, estates and resources, plot allotment and construction approvals from both public and private entities.
Motijheel Model High School and College
Motijheel Model High School and College (Bengali: মতিঝিল মডেল হাই স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ) is one of the best schools of Bangladesh.
National Board of Revenue
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) (Bengali: জাতীয় রাজস্ব বোর্ড) is the central authority for tax administration in Bangladesh. It is under the Internal Resource Division of Ministry of Finance. NBR is the authority for tax policies and tax laws in Bangladesh.
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), established in 1958, is a large organization for businessmen in Bangladesh according to the Companies Act 1913 (amended in 1994). DCCI has 14800+ members whose are contributing rapidly in business field of Bangladesh. DCCI has mutual trade relation with lots of countries of the world. DCCI also got many awards & recognition for its activities from different organizations.
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Paltan, Dhaka, Bangladesh
