Nilkhet, Dhaka

Name: Nilkhet
Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh

#242 among attractions in Dhaka

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Nilkhet is a neighbourhood in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is located between Dhaka University to the east, Mirpur Road and New Market to the west, and Elephant Road to the north. The name Nilkhet implies that the area may have been used for indigo cultivation in earlier times. ()

Coordinates: 23°44'0"N, 90°22'60"E

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ধানমন্ডি থানা (dhanamandi thana)Dhaka Bangladesh

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Nilkhet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bashundhara City, Suhrawardy Udyan, Shimanto Square, Azimpur Dayera Sharif Khanqah.

1.3 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bashundhara City, Dhaka
34 min walk • Bashundhara City is a prominent landmark and the largest shopping mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering a one-stop shopping and entertainment experience to locals and tourists alike. With its modern architecture and an impressive array of stores, this shopping center has...
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka
25 min walk • Suhrawardy Udyan, a sprawling historical park situated in the heart of Dhaka, Bangladesh, is not only an urban green space but also a witness to some of the most pivotal events in the nation's history. Although it is tagged as a sport venue, its significance extends...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Shimanto Square, Dhaka
14 min walk • Shimanto Square stands as a vibrant beacon of commerce in the bustling city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. This shopping center, located in the heart of the city, offers a unique blend of retail experiences, dining options, and cultural activities, attracting both locals...
0.6 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Islamic architecture
Azimpur Dayera Sharif Khanqah, Dhaka
15 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the Azimpur Dayera Sharif Khanqah serves as a spiritual oasis and a significant religious site for the local Muslim community. This revered Sufi shrine, dating back to the Mughal era, is the final resting place of the...
0.6 miNE
Mosque
Katabon Mosque, Dhaka
16 min walk • Katabon Mosque in Shahbag, Dhaka is a center for Muslim missionaries in Bangladesh. It houses the Bangladesh Masjid Mission and is officially named as the "Bangladesh Masjid Mission Complex Central Mosque". It is founded at the stables of Dhaka Nawab Family.
~780 ftS
Mosque
Azimpur Mosque, Dhaka
4 min walk • Azimpur Mosque is located beside the Azimpur graveyard in Dhaka. A Persian inscription in the mosque indicates that the mosque was built in 1746 AD by one Fayzul Alam.
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Market
Chowk Bazaar, Dhaka
36 min walk • Chawk Bazaar is a well known bazaar in Chowkbazar Thana, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. It dates back to the Mughal period.
0.7 miE
Palace
Israt Manzil Palace, Dhaka
18 min walk • Israt Manzil was one of the royal residences of the Nawabs of Dhaka. The mansion served as a retreat for members of the Dhaka Nawab Family.
0.7 miE
Library
Dhaka University Library, Dhaka
19 min walk • The Dhaka University Library is the central library of the University of Dhaka which started in 1921 with a collection of eighteen thousand books received from Dhaka College and Law College.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
World University of Bangladesh, Dhaka
16 min walk • World University of Bangladesh often abbreviated as is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abdul Mannan Chowdhury is the vice-chancellor of the University.
~820 ftNW
Universities and schools
Dhaka College, Dhaka
4 min walk • Dhaka College is the oldest educational institution of Bangladesh located in Dhaka. It offers higher secondary education. It has Honours and Masters programs as well which are affiliated to the University of Dhaka.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nilkhet?

Nearby attractions include Azimpur Mosque, Dhaka (4 min walk), Dhaka College, Dhaka (4 min walk), College of Home Economics, Dhaka (5 min walk), Government Teachers' Training College, Dhaka (6 min walk).