Banani (neighbourhood)

Banani is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana of Dhaka, often considered a part of the neighbouring Gulshan area. It hosts up-scale hotels, restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, schools, and the offices of many local and multinational companies. Banani graveyard is situated in this area. Banani is considered an important central business district, and its commercial landscape is among the most important in Dhaka, coming after the likes of the nearby financial district of Gulshan Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Tejgaon Industrial Area and downtown Motijheel CBD, the nation's largest and most important CBD.

Geography
Banani is located at 23.795°N, 90.4047°W. It has a lake called Banani Lake. Korail slum is located on the border of Banani. It is a part of Ward No. 19 of DNCC.

History
In November 2016, the Dhaka North City Corporation demolished the home of former East Pakistan Governor Abdul Monem Khan.

In 2019, 19 were killed in the FR Tower fire.

Population
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, the population of Banani was 24,718.



Education

 * The International University of Scholars (2015)
 * Primeasia University (2003)
 * Banani Bidyaniketan School and College
 * South Point School and College, Banani Campus
 * The New School Dhaka