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Paltan

Paltan

Paltan is a thana (precinct) of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

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It is often said to be the center of Dhaka, dividing "Old Dhaka" and "New Dhaka". Paltan was made a thana in 2005 by then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Paltan Thana was formed on 27 June 2005 comprising part of Motijheel thana.

How locals move

Getting around Paltan the local way

  • Get inOld Dhaka has little of public transport infrastructure so cycle rickshaw is your best option.
  • Get aroundRickshaws and taxis are the main mode for getting around the rather chaotic streets of Old Dhaka.

From Wikivoyage: Dhaka/Old Dhaka, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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