Motijheel

Is Motijheel losing its glory as commercial hub?

Motijheel, once the pulsing heart of Dhaka’s trade and commerce, has become a shadow of its former self. Empty office floors now whisper tales of abandoned ambitions.

How did Motijheel get its name?

Another etymology that somewhat resonates with the aforementioned one is that Motijheel was the name of a canal or rivulet that flowed in or around the area; then, the label was referred to a particular pond, and eventually, an overall locality adopted the name. 

No internet, phone in Motijheel Jun 8-11

Bangladesh’s telecom authority says they will keep landlines and internet off in Dhaka’s commercial hub Motijheel from June 8-11.

Fire at Motijheel Janata Tower under control

The fire that broke out at the ninth floor of the Janata Tower at Motijheel in the capital was brought under control this morning.

190 Gulistan traders shown arrested

In sequel to yesterday, shop owners of Dhaka Trade Centre mall and hawkers have clashed again in capital’s Gulistan area. At least 50 including a top police official have been hurt. About 150 have been detained.

30 illegal shops evicted from Motijheel

Dhaka South City Corporation has evicted 30 out of 134 illegal shops at AGB colony in the Dhaka’s Motijheel area.

Aslam shown arrested in 2 arson cases

BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury has been shown arrested in two arson cases filed with Motijheel and Lalbagh police stations in January last year.

‘Extortion by sergeant’: Court orders judicial probe

A Dhaka court orders a judicial enquiry into an extortion case filed against a sergeant of Motijheel traffic (East Zone).

Remembering Hefajat’s mayhem

On this day three years ago, the Hefajat-e Islam men got locked in deadly clashes with law enforcers and the ruling Awami League men in Dhaka and turned the whole business district of Motijheel into a battlefield.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Is Motijheel losing its glory as commercial hub?

Motijheel, once the pulsing heart of Dhaka’s trade and commerce, has become a shadow of its former self. Empty office floors now whisper tales of abandoned ambitions.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

How did Motijheel get its name?

Another etymology that somewhat resonates with the aforementioned one is that Motijheel was the name of a canal or rivulet that flowed in or around the area; then, the label was referred to a particular pond, and eventually, an overall locality adopted the name. 

June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018

No internet, phone in Motijheel Jun 8-11

Bangladesh’s telecom authority says they will keep landlines and internet off in Dhaka’s commercial hub Motijheel from June 8-11.

July 25, 2017
July 25, 2017

Fire at Motijheel Janata Tower under control

The fire that broke out at the ninth floor of the Janata Tower at Motijheel in the capital was brought under control this morning.

June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016

190 Gulistan traders shown arrested

In sequel to yesterday, shop owners of Dhaka Trade Centre mall and hawkers have clashed again in capital’s Gulistan area. At least 50 including a top police official have been hurt. About 150 have been detained.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

30 illegal shops evicted from Motijheel

Dhaka South City Corporation has evicted 30 out of 134 illegal shops at AGB colony in the Dhaka’s Motijheel area.

May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

Aslam shown arrested in 2 arson cases

BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury has been shown arrested in two arson cases filed with Motijheel and Lalbagh police stations in January last year.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

‘Extortion by sergeant’: Court orders judicial probe

A Dhaka court orders a judicial enquiry into an extortion case filed against a sergeant of Motijheel traffic (East Zone).

May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016

Remembering Hefajat’s mayhem

On this day three years ago, the Hefajat-e Islam men got locked in deadly clashes with law enforcers and the ruling Awami League men in Dhaka and turned the whole business district of Motijheel into a battlefield.

May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016

‎Amid May Day festivity, 2 workers die in Motijheel

A construction worker and a van driver die in Dhaka's Motijheel area amidst countrywide celebration of the international May Day.