Dhaka Neighborhood Guide: Food, Shopping, Metro Routes

Getting around fast

MRT Line 6 runs elevated from Uttara North to Motijheel with 16 stations through hubs like Mirpur 10/11, Agargaon, Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh, Dhaka University, and Motijheel for quick cross‑city movement.
Use rideshare for first/last mile: Uber and Pathao operate widely in Dhaka for bikes and cars, complementing metro access to neighborhoods not directly on the line.
For live traffic and turn‑by‑turn to busy spots like Sadarghat, navigation apps provide real‑time rerouting to avoid bottlenecks.

Expect dense clusters of restaurants and cafes around Gulshan Lake Park and the Gulshan‑2 area, with options spanning steak, Japanese, Italian, and bakeries within short hops of the park.
Community roundups frequently highlight both fine dining and casual picks across Gulshan‑1 and Gulshan‑2, which you can curate into neighborhood lists and maps.
Access via central MRT hubs like Farmgate or Karwan Bazar, then short rideshare hops into Gulshan/Banani; this pairing captures “near station” and “near Gulshan 2” intents.

Anchor your food guide on Haji/Hazir Biryani at 70 Kazi Alauddin Road, Nazira Bazar, a 1939 institution famed for mutton biryani and borhani.
Add a heritage loop: Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace) with seasonal visiting hours and off days, then a riverfront walk at Sadarghat Launch Terminal for boats, markets, and photos.
Position weekday‑morning itineraries that combine breakfast biryani, museum hours, and a Buriganga boat look, with navigation pinned to Sadarghat for clarity.

Start at Uttara North/Centre/South on MRT Line 6 to frame “car‑free Uttara” itineraries, including park‑and‑ride at Diabari and quick hops to central Dhaka.
Note future airport rail connectivity via MRT Line 1 in development, which readers watch for airport‑city routing decisions.
Build “Sector‑wise” lists (e.g., Sector 7/9/13 cafes and family eateries) and link to metro access from the nearest Uttara station.

Leverage Mirpur 10 and 11 stations for hyperlocal pages: market lanes, budget eateries, clinics, and bus links clustered around each stop.
For weekend plans, route via metro to Agargaon for the National Museum of Science and Technology and back to Mirpur for dining.
Use “near Mirpur 10 station” keywords in headings and image alt text for long‑tail discovery.

Bashundhara City on Panthapath is among South Asia’s largest malls, with 2,300+ shops, a cineplex, and a major food court—perfect for a “mall day” guide.
Karwan Bazar is a major wholesale market reachable via MRT at Karwan Bazar station, useful for early‑morning shopping and photography itineraries.
Pair “Panthapath mall + Karwan Bazar market” as a single walkable day using metro in/out via Farmgate/Karwan Bazar.

Jamuna Future Park in Kuril/Baridhara is one of South Asia’s largest lifestyle complexes, accessible via Airport Road and Kuril Flyover, with vast retail, food, cinema, and family attractions.
Bashundhara City’s multi‑level retail, cineplex, and food court make it a central‑city shopping anchor for itinerary‑style posts and “what to buy where” lists.
New Market (1950s heritage, ~35 acres) remains Dhaka’s bargain hub for apparel, books, kitchenware, and street food—great for budget shopping guides with bargaining tips.

Gulshan morning coffee near the lake, lunch at a nearby steak or fusion spot, and a short rideshare to Jamuna Future Park for evening shopping.
Old Dhaka morning biryani at Nazira Bazar, midday Ahsan Manzil visit, and sunset scenes at Sadarghat before returning via rideshare.
Mirpur 11 brunch, metro to Agargaon for the science museum, then dinner back at Mirpur 10 with an easy metro ride home.

Prefer MRT Line 6 for cross‑city moves; it links major nodes from Uttara North through Mirpur, Agargaon, and Farmgate to Motijheel with predictable travel times.
Use rideshare for last‑mile into enclaves like Gulshan or Banani that aren’t on the metro spine.
Check live directions for waterfront and Old Dhaka approaches, which can change quickly with road works and crowds.

“best biryani Nazira Bazar Old Dhaka” and “Haji Biryani timing Nazira Bazar” for high‑intent local food seekers.
“restaurants near Gulshan Lake Park” and “Gulshan 2 dinner places” for dining discovery queries.
“Mirpur 10 metro to Karwan Bazar” and “Mirpur 11 station cafes” to ride the station‑based search patterns.
“Uttara North station to airport” and “Diabari park and ride” for traveler and commuter intent.
“New Market Dhaka bargaining tips” and “what to buy in New Market” to capture budget shoppers.

Station‑anchored mini guides: “Near Farmgate Station—food, markets, buses,” updated quarterly as openings shift.
“First‑timer routes” with step‑by‑step: metro entry station, exit station, and rideshare pickup to the final neighborhood.
“One‑day in Old Dhaka” with opening hours for Ahsan Manzil and navigation to Sadarghat as a printable checklist.

MRT Line 6 stations and route map for planning sectioned neighborhood series.
Jamuna Future Park and Bashundhara City for mall‑day content and seasonal shopping events.
New Market for bargain‑hunting articles that consistently earn shares and comments.