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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