Gendaria (Bengali: গেন্ডারিয়া) is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its area is 1.83 square kilometres (0.71 sq mi).[1] The name is a portmanteau of original name Grand Area, still found in deeds prior to 1950s.

Educational institutions

The only college in the upazila is Fazlul Hoq Mohila College, an honors level one.[2]

According to Banglapedia, Bangladesh Bank Ideal High School, Gandaria High School, Moniza Rahman Girls' High School, and Narinda Government High School are notable secondary schools.[3]

The madrasa education system includes one fazil and one kamil madrasa.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Md Tuhin Molla (2012). "Dhaka District". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. ↑ "List of Degree Colleges (Honors)". Ministry of Education. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  3. ↑ Nahar, Shamsun (2012). "Gandaria Thana". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  4. ↑ "List of Fazil Madrasas". Ministry of Education. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ "List of Kamil Madrasas". Ministry of Education. Retrieved June 17, 2017.

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