Baridhara () is an upscale residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located on the east of and northeast of Gulshan across Gulshan-Baridhara Lake. It has special zones designated for diplomats, and many of the city's foreign embassies and high commissions are situated here. There are mainly three areas: a diplomatic zone in the southwest portion, a general residential area in the eastern portion, and an adjacent DOHS area in the northeast portion.
Etymology The name derives from the Bengali words "bāri" (বারি; "water") and "dhārā" (ধারা; "flow"), literally meaning "stream of water".
Economy US-Bangla Airlines has its headquarters in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone."Contact Us ." US-Bangla Airlines. Retrieved September 6, 2017. "Corporate office 77, Sohrawardi Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh."
Education University of Information Technology and Sciences, the Japanese School Dhaka, the French International School of Dhaka, South Point School and College and the American International School of Dhaka are located in Baridhara.Home page . Japanese School Dhaka. Retrieved 4 January 2014. "Plot No. 9, Block-H, Pragrati Sharani Road, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212."
Notable residents Jamal Uddin Ahmad, Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh 1977–1982 Hussain Muhammad Ershad, former president of Bangladesh and military dictator Shabnam, Bangladeshi actress Shahnaz Rahmatullah, Bangladeshi singer
Embassies
High Commission of India
Embassy of the United States of America
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