Features
Dhanmondi nowadays is more of a commercial area than a residential area. Although there is a growing number of apartment complexes replacing the original two-storied houses, there are many non-residential establishments on almost every street, most of which are schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants and shopping centers.
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The increasing number of commercial establishments, coupled with the lack of adequate parking facilities, has given rise to a tremendous amount of traffic congestion, especially during the mornings and afternoons when children are dropped off and picked up from school, and during the evenings when shoppers from all over Dhaka throng the various shopping centers.
Dhanmondi is well known for its lake. The lakeside walkway is one of the most popular destinations in Dhaka and is usually crowded with people during the evenings. One of the more prominent features of the lakeside walkway is the Rabindra Sharabar, an open air amphitheater near the Road 8 bridge, where dramas, concerts, and various cultural programs are held from time to time by both amateur and well-known artistes, especially during major festivals and holidays.
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Snack stalls along the lakeside, particularly on Road 2 (opposite the entrance to Bangladesh Rifles), Road 5 (on an island accessible only by foot bridges from two sides), Road 8 (near the amphitheater) and Road 32 (opposite the residence of Sheikh Mujibir Rahman), offer a variety of tasty and low-cost snacks and beverages, and attract thousands of city dwellers every day.
During festivals such as Pohela Baishaki, Independence Day and Eid, moving around Dhanmondi turns out to be nearly impossible as scores of people crowd the area.
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