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| native_name = গুলশান থানা
|image_caption = '''Clockwise from top''': Gulshan 2 skyline seen from Baridhara Lake; Embassy of Indonesia; Gulshan Lake Park; Gulshan 1 Circle; Gulshan Avenue▼
|image_map = Gulshan.png▼
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|subdivision_type = Police Station▼
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|subdivision_name = H-32, 115 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-2<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dmp.gov.bd/find-your-local-police/ | title=Find Your Local Police – Dhaka Metropolitan Police }}</ref>▼
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| established_date = 1961<ref name=Banglapedia></ref>▼
|subdivision_name2 = [[Dhaka North City Corporation]]▼
| established_title1 = Thana Formed▼
| established_date1 = 1972<ref name=Banglapedia></ref>▼
|subdivision_name3 = [[Bangladesh]]▼
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Gulshan Thana within Dhaka##Location of Gulshan Thana within Dhaka Division##Location of Gulshan Thana within Bangladesh
| subdivision_name4 = [[Dhaka District]]▼
| pushpin_label_position = right
▲| subdivision_type5 = [[Divisions of Bangladesh|Division]]
| image_map1 = {{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=y|type=point|id=|frame-width=200|frame-height=220|stroke-width=1|zoom=14|frame-align=center|frame-lat=|frame-long=|title=Gulshan}}
| map_caption1 = Expandable map of vicinity of Gulshan Thana
▲|established_date = 1961<ref name=Banglapedia></ref>
| subdivision_type1 = [[Divisions of Bangladesh|Division]]
▲|established_title1 = Thana Formed
▲|established_date1 = 1972<ref name=Banglapedia></ref>
| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Bangladesh|District]]
|other_name =▼
|area_code = 1212<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bdpost.portal.gov.bd/site/page/6aaeabe4-479b-4e5a-a671-e9e5b994bf9a | title=ডাক অধিদপ্তর }}</ref>▼
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|area_total_km2 = 8.85 ▼
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| population_footnotes = <ref name=census2011>{{cite web|url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/National%20Reports/Union%20Statistics.pdf|title=Population & Housing Census |date=2011 |author=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |publisher=Bangladesh Government |access-date=17 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903181037/http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/National%20Reports/Union%20Statistics.pdf |archive-date=3 September 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
▲|population_total = 145,969
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| elevation_footnotes = <ref name="Elevation of Dhaka">{{cite web|url=http://dateandtime.info/citycoordinates.php?id=1185241 |title=Geographic coordinates of Dhaka, Bangladesh |publisher=DATEANDTIME.INFO|access-date=7 July 2016 }}</ref>
| elevation_m = 23
| timezone = [[Bangladesh Standard Time|BST]]
| utc_offset = +6
| coordinates = {{coord|23.7917|N|90.4167|E|display=title,inline}}
| postal_code_type =
▲| area_code = 1212<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bdpost.portal.gov.bd/site/page/6aaeabe4-479b-4e5a-a671-e9e5b994bf9a | title=ঢাকা পোস্টকোড| work=ডাক অধিদপ্তর|access-date=2024-01-17 }}</ref>
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'''Gulshan''' ({{lang-bn|গুলশান}}) is a [[Thanas of Bangladesh|thana]] situated in [[Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]]. It is an affluent residential and business [[neighbourhood]]
▲'''Gulshan''' ({{lang-bn|গুলশান}}) is a [[Thanas of Bangladesh|thana]] situated in [[Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]]. It is an affluent residential and business [[neighbourhood]];<ref name=Kajalie>{{cite news
| last = Islam
| first =
| title = The Death of Dhaka's Posh Spots
| publisher = Daily Star
| date = 16 June 2004
| url = http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2004/07/03/cover.htm
| access-date = 2007-12-16}}</ref><ref name=Imran>{{cite news
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| date = 10 August 2003
| url = http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2003/10/02/impression.htm
| access-date = 2007-12-16}}</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/south_asia/6729787.stm Jail for Bangladeshi businessman], BBC, 7 June 2007; ''Retrieved 2007-12-16''</ref> and is now home to a number of the city's restaurants, five star hotels, shopping centers, schools, banks, offices
== History ==
|last=Ahmed |first=Syed Shabbir |year=2012
|chapter=Gulshan Thana
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| access-date = 2006-11-15}}</ref> In 1984, Gulshan, along with [[Mirpur Thana|Mirpur]] municipality, was absorbed into [[Dhaka]].<ref>Syed Ali Mortuza, ''Rural-urban Migration in Bangladesh: Causes and Effects'', page 59, Dietrich Reimer, Berlin 1992</ref>
The area was originally built with the purpose of being solely residential; however, over the years many commercial buildings have been set up in the area. Gulshan is now a mix of a serene residential area and also a city center with shopping malls and commercial buildings. The Gulshan city center
On 3 January 2017, at approximately 2:30 a.m. [[Bangladesh Standard Time|BST]] midnight,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/134805/Fire-engulfs-Gulshan-DCC-Market|title=Fire engulfs Gulshan DCC Market|access-date=3 January 2017}}</ref> a fire broke out in a local market, DCC, in Gulshan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/01/03/gulshan-dcc-market-goes-up-in-flames|title=Massive fire tears through Dhaka market, causes partial collapse|access-date=3 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/city/fire-gulshan-dcc-market-1339705|title=Fire still at DCC market, owners fear sabotage|date=3 January 2017|access-date=3 January 2017}}</ref>
== Geography ==
[[File:Gulshan.png|thumb|left|Gulshan Thana (By towns)]]
The Gulshan Thana comprises an area of 8.85 km<sup>2</sup>, consisting of ward 18 and ward 19 (partial),<ref>[http://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/0aa12667_6743_4c41_9382_da586a5f7714/dhaka.pdf Dhaka Division. As of July 2016] bbs.portal.gov.bd</ref> including Gulshan Model Town, consisting of Gulshan circle 1 and circle 2
▲The Gulshan Thana comprises an area of 8.85 km<sup>2</sup>, consisting of ward 18 and ward 19 (partial),<ref>[http://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/0aa12667_6743_4c41_9382_da586a5f7714/dhaka.pdf Dhaka Division. As of July 2016] bbs.portal.gov.bd</ref> including Gulshan Model Town, consisting of Gulshan circle 1 and circle 2, [[Banani Model Town]], [[Baridhara Diplomatic Zone]], [[Mohakhali]], and [[Niketan]] Housing Society.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/270157525|title=Urban Morphological Change Analysis of Dhaka City, Bangladesh, Using Space Syntax|accessdate=26 June 2023}}</ref> 50% of the area is residential, 20% commercial and 12% is the diplomatic area. 18% of land in Gulshan consists of other areas, including [[slum]]s, of which the biggest is the Karail slum and [[Gulshan Lake]].
Gulshan is a commercial and residential area, originally meant for offices and embassies of diplomatic missions, as well as residences.
Though Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara, as well as Uttara and other satellite towns like Bashundhara, are relatively on higher lands, substantial parts of the Gulshan Thana area remained underwater for a prolonged duration during the [[1998 Bangladesh floods]].
| last = City Correspondent
| title = Relocating Gulshan drains to reduce lake pollution
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==Demography==
[[File:Gulshan Central Mosque and surroundings.jpg|thumb|left|Gulshan Azad Mosque is the largest mosque in North Dhaka]]
As per 1991 Bangladesh census,<ref name="census">{{cite web|title=Population Census Wing, BBS.|url=http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050327072826/http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm|archive-date=27 March 2005|access-date=10 November 2006}}</ref> 93.65% of the Gulshan population are Muslims.
[[File:Gulshan Avenue panorama.jpg|thumb|Panoramic view of Gulshan 1 cirlce]]
== Urban layout ==
[[File:Gulshan, Dhaka (26079393433).jpg|thumb|left|Westin and Crowne Plaza hotels in Gulshan 2]]
[[File:GulshanDhaka.jpg|thumb|left|Apartment blocks and commercial offices in Gulshan 2]]
[[Thoroughfare]]s in the area are beautified by major cellphone companies of Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Sadique
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! style="font-size:120%; background: #ccccff;"| '''International brand stores in Gulshan'''
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| style="text-align: left;"|<small>'''Food:''' [[Mövenpick Ice Cream|Mövenpick]] • [[Pizza Hut]] • [[Coffee World]] • [[A&W Restaurants|A&W]] • [[Pizza Inn
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| style="text-align: left;"|<small>'''Clothes and accessories:''' [[Levi's]] • [[Puma (brand)|Puma]] • [[Being Human Foundation|Being Human]] • [[Hush Puppies]] • [[Bata Shoes|Bata]] • [[Lotto Sport Italia|Lotto]] • [[Giordano (store)|Giordano]] • [[Skechers]] • [[Splash (fashion)|Splash]] • [[Steve Madden (company)|Steve Madden]] • [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]]</small>
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| style="text-align: left;"|<small>'''Hotels:''' [[The Westin Dhaka|Westin]] • [[Four Points by Sheraton|Four Points]] • [[Amari Hotels and Resorts|Amari]] • [[GreenTree Inns|Century Park Residence]] • [[Renaissance Hotels|Renaissance]] • [[Holiday Inn]] • [[Sheraton Hotels and Resorts|Sheraton]]</small>
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| style="text-align: left;"|<small>'''Others:''' [[Archies (company)|Archies]] • [[Miniso]] • [[Siemens]] • [[Samsonite]] • [[Kohler Co.|Kohler]] • [[Samsung]] • [[Sony]] • [[Canon Inc.|Canon
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Many local and [[multinational companies]] have their local headquarters located in Gulshan, including [[Nokia
There are some 45 [[boutique]]s, markets, [[bazaar]]s and shopping centers in Gulshan. There also are mega-stores such as Nandan, Agora, Aarong, Unimart, Meena Baazar and Lavender. There are also many shopping malls like Shopper's World, Pink City and the ABC Shopping Complex. A plethora of food, bank and fashion outlets are located all over the area.
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The area hosts a number of private clubs. While the Gulshan Club<ref name="tourism">{{cite web | title = Entertainment | work = Tourist Attractions | publisher = [[Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation]] | url = http://www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd/entermaint5_club.php | access-date = 2007-08-20 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070807073034/http://www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd/entermaint5_club.php | archive-date = 7 August 2007 | url-status = dead }}</ref> and International Club have their own policies, most of the rest are sponsored by the various diplomatic missions. These include the American Recreation Association (American Club),<ref>[http://www.americanclubdhaka.com/ Official Site of American Club, Dhaka]</ref> the Canadian Club,<ref name="tourism"/> the Dutch Club,<ref name="tourism"/> the Australian Club (membership also available to New Zealanders), the Nordic Club (membership available to citizens of Scandinavian countries) and the German Club (membership available to EU citizens).<ref name="tourism"/> The BAGHA (British Aid Guest House Association) Club falls under the British High Commission umbrella and also accepts membership from EU citizens.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/baghaclub/Bagha.html|title=Bagha|date=26 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026220951/http://www.geocities.com/baghaclub/Bagha.html |accessdate=26 June 2023|archive-date=26 October 2009 }}</ref> While it is not a club as such, the quarters of the American Embassy's Marine Guard unit maintains a small private bar.
There is a 250-room [[Star (classification)|five star]] hotel, [[Westin]], located at circle-2.<ref>[http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-17765380-the_westin_dhaka-i Westin, Dhaka] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223150214/http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-17765380-the_westin_dhaka-i |date=23 December 2007 }} at [[Yahoo]] Travels; ''Retrieved 2007-12-14''</ref>
===Health===
The headquarters of [[International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh|icddr,b]] is in [[Mahakhali]]. Gulshan Mother and Child Clinic (Gulshan Maa O Shishu Clinic), Gulshan Group Clinic, Retina and Eye Center, DNS Diagnostics and Telemedicine, Sikder's Women's Hospital, Ear Care Center, and Balaka Pharmacy are in Gulshan Model Town.<ref name=AIS>[http://www.ais-dhaka.net/healthcare.pdf Local Health Care Providers], [[American International School of Dhaka|American International School]], Dhaka; ''Retrieved 2007-12-14''</ref> The Dental Studio
▲The headquarters of [[International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh|icddr,b]] is in [[Mahakhali]]. Gulshan Mother and Child Clinic (Gulshan Maa O Shishu Clinic), Gulshan Group Clinic, Retina and Eye Center, DNS Diagnostics and Telemedicine, Sikder's Women's Hospital, Ear Care Center, and Balaka Pharmacy are in Gulshan Model Town.<ref name=AIS>[http://www.ais-dhaka.net/healthcare.pdf Local Health Care Providers], [[American International School of Dhaka|American International School]], Dhaka; ''Retrieved 2007-12-14''</ref> The Dental Studio, Sarah Dental Clinic, and Johnson's Dental Clinic are in Banani Model Town.<ref name=AIS/> The Evercare Hospital is in [[Bashundhara Residential Area|Bashundhara]].<ref name=AIS/> There also Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital in Gulshan, Aysha Memorial Specialized Hospital and LifeLine in [[Mohakhali]], and Nova Medical Center, Peerless Diagnostic & Treatment Centre and Prince Medical Center in Banani.<ref>[http://www.timemachine1.com/dir/mdata.asp?page=1&subcategory_id=493 Medical directory], TimeMachine.com; ''Retrieved 2007-12-14''</ref> There also Midway Clinic, Adventist Dental Clinic, Modern Clinic & Blood Center and Shifa Pharmacy in Gulshan, Christian Medical Hospital in [[Baridhara]], and Metropolitan Medical Center and Marie Stopes Clinic in Mohakhali.<ref>[http://www.bizbangladesh.com/imp_health_services_bangladesh.php Medical services], BisnessInfo Bangladesh; ''Retrieved 2007-12-14''</ref>
=== Diplomatic missions ===
[[File:US embassy dhaka.jpg|thumb|[[U.S. Embassy, Dhaka]]]]
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=== Schools ===
* American International School, Dhaka (AIS-D)<ref>{{
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* [[Bangladesh International Tutorial]] (BIT)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bitschool.edu.bd/gulshan-senior-school-2/|title=B.I.T.L – Bangladesh International Tutorial Limited » Gulshan Senior School}}</ref>
* Green Dale International School<ref>{{cite web |url=http://greendale.edu.bd/campus/ |title=Campus |website=Green Dale International School}}</ref>
* [[Manarat Dhaka International School and College|Manarat]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://manaratcollege.edu.bd/own-campus-at-gulshan |title=Own Campus at Gulshan |website=Manarat Dhaka International School and College}}</ref>
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Gulshan
File:Mansion in Gulshan.jpg|A house in Gulshan
File:Residence of the Algerian Embassy in Bangladesh.jpg|Residence of the [[Algeria]]n ambassador to Bangladesh
File:
File:Gulshan
</gallery>
== See also ==
*[[Motijheel]]▼
*[[Niketan]]▼
*[[Banani (town)|Banani]]
*[[Baridhara]]
*[[Bashundhara Residential Area|Bashundhara]]
*[[Segunbagicha]]▼
*[[Shahbagh]]▼
*[[Paltan]]▼
*[[Dhanmondi]]
*[[Mohakhali]]
*[[Shantinagar, Dhaka|Shantinagar]]▼
*[[Mohammadpur Thana|Mohammadpur]]
▲*[[Motijheel]]
▲*[[Niketan]]
▲*[[Paltan]]
▲*[[Segunbagicha]]
▲*[[Shahbagh]]
▲*[[Shantinagar, Dhaka|Shantinagar]]
*[[Wari Thana|Wari]]
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==External links==
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* [http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/news/46983 Ward 19] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729093914/http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/news/46983 |date=29 July 2020 }}, [[Prothom Alo]] (Bengali)
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