Mugda

Mugda (মুগদা) or Mugdapara (মুগদাপাড়া) is a thana (city district) in Dhaka South City Corporation, Bangladesh. The thana is encompassed by wards 5, 6, and 7, home to Kamalapur Stadium, and situated close to Kamalapur railway station and Motijheel.

Background and demographics
Mugda Thana was established in 2012 after splitting from Sabujbagh Thana. Previously, the northern area was known as Thakurpara due to its settlement by several Hindu Thakurs, mainly public employees. These residents were known for digging several large ponds in the area.

Mugda Thana had a population of 208,964 at the 2022 Bangladeshi census and 55,756 houses.



Geography
Mugda Thana covers approx. 9 km2. The areas falling under its jurisdiction comprise Bishwaroad, Kamalapur, Maniknagar, Mugdapara, Madinabagh, Mugda Jhilpara, South Mugdapara, Bank Colony, Chedpara, Anandhadhara, Bengal Garments Lane, Residential Area, Wapda Lane, No. 7 Lane, Mugda Stadium, Maniknagar, East Maniknagar Wasa Road, 19 Katha Area, Khalpara, Jhilpara, and East Maniknagar Jhilpara.

Mugda is located east of Atish Deepankar Road, bordered by Bashabo to the north, Maniknagar to the south and east, and Gopibag and Kamalapur to the west.