Pothāl

Pothāl is a locality in Basta, Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka Division. Pothāl is situated near the locality Char Galgalia, as well as near Dhaniāsur.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Dhaka Central Jail.

Prison

Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj is situated… Dhaka Central Jail is situated 2½ km southeast of Pothāl.

Nearby places include Dhaka and Bangla Bazar.

Dhaka, formerly Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.

Suburb

Bangla Bazar is the oldest neighbourhood of Dhaka, which existed before Mughal Period. Bangla Bazar is situated 7 km northeast of Pothāl.

Quarter

Shankhari Bazaar is one of the oldest areas… Shakhari Bazar is situated 7 km northeast of Pothāl.

Latitude

23.66822° or 23° 40′ 6″ north

Longitude

90.35674° or 90° 21′ 24″ east

Elevation

10 metres (33 feet)

Open location code

7MMGM994+7M

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: Char Galgalia and Dhaniāsur.

Highlights: Turag River and Armenian Church.

Worth a closer look: Dhaka and Narayanganj.

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