Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue
Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue is a major avenue in Dhaka.[1][2] The avenue is formerly known as VIP Road.[3] It starts from Doyal Square at University of Dhaka and end at Bijoy Sarani Intersection.[4][5][6]
Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue at Banglamotor Interchange | |
| Former name(s) | VIP Road |
|---|---|
| Part of | N3 |
| Namesake | Kazi Nazrul Islam |
| Type | Avenue |
| Maintained by | Dhaka North City Corporation & Dhaka South City Corporation |
| Length | 4.6 km (2.9 mi) |
| Location | Dhaka |
| South end | Doyel Square |
| North end | Bijoy Sarani |
| Other | |
| Known for | Kazi Nazrul Islam |
Landmarks
- Dhaka Gate
- Bangla Academy
- Suhrawardy Udyan
- The Mausoleum of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam[7]
- Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture
- Bangladesh National Museum
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
- Projonmo Square
- Hotel InterContinental
- Hotel Pan-Pacific Sonargaon
- Dhaka WASA
- National Bank Limited
References
- "Deadlock in Dhaka". 21 October 2023.
- "Dhaka Deluged". 2 September 2015.
- "VIP gridlock avenue". 17 September 2008.
- Report, Star Online (2018-07-10). "RMG workers block Tejgaon VIP road protesting factory closure". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- Report, Star Online (2015-05-16). "Weekend sees unusual traffic". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- Report, Star Online (2018-08-01). "Blockades end for today, streets clear". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- Express, The Financial. "Family members offering munajat after placing wreath at the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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