Sonakānda
Sonakānda is a locality in Ruhitpur, Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka Division. Sonakānda is situated nearby to the locality Bāghāsur, as well as near Saidpur.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dhaka and Shakhari Bazar.
Dhaka
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Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is the largest city by population in the historical region of Bengal and a major city in South Asia.
Shakhari Bazar
Quarter
Photo: Ahemed Imteaz-nsu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shankhari Bazaar is one of the oldest areas in Bangladesh's Old Dhaka, broadly known as Shankhari Potti. It stretches along a narrow lane, lined with richly decorated brick buildings, built during the late Mughal or Colonial period. Shakhari Bazar is situated 10 km northeast of Sonakānda.
Bangla Bazar
Suburb
Bangla Bazar is the oldest neighbourhood of Dhaka, which existed before Mughal Period. Currently, the largest publication and book market of Dhaka is located in the area. Bangla Bazar is situated 10 km northeast of Sonakānda.
Sonakānda
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Sonakanda”
- Location: Ruhitpur, Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
23.66489° or 23° 39′ 54″ northLongitude
90.32603° or 90° 19′ 34″ eastElevation
11 metres (36 feet)Open location code
7MMGM87G+XCGeoNames ID
1187582
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