Minto Road is a road in Ramna in Dhaka that houses the official residences of many Minister and High government officials of Bangladesh.

Minto Road
NamesakeGilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto
TypeStreet
Maintained byDhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka South City Corporation
Length1 km (0.62 mi)
LocationDhaka
East endMoghbazar Road
West endKazi Nazrul Islam Avenue

Description

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The road starts at Rajosik Bihar Sculpture Square or Properly known as InterContinental Dhaka interchange near Shahbag and ends at Kotowal Sculpture Square just beside DMP Headquarters[1][2][3]. The Road often compare to the Downing Street due to the residences of Ministers of Bangladesh.[3]

Landmarks

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  • Hotel Intercontinental
  • BSMMU Conference Hall.
  • DMP Headquarters.
  • Residences of Opposition leader of Bangladesh.
  • Jamuna State Guest House.
  • Dhaka district Commissioner Banglow.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Why are the new streets in Dhaka numbered but not named?". The Business Standard. 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  2. ^ bdnews24.com. "Dhaka's Minto Road, known for residences of ministers, largely deserted". Dhaka’s Minto Road ‘deserted’. Retrieved 2024-10-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b "29 Minto Road". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-10-19.