What is "banasree"

Banasree is a large affluent and upscale residential area of Dhaka in Bangladesh which has been developed by Eastern Housing Limited. The name "Banasree" means "The beauty of forest". It is one of the most desired places to live inside Dhaka as it is built with proper planning, adequate and sufficient housing, civil works, public facilities and infrastructure.

The area is originally built with the purpose of being solely residential in the eastern part of the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka and is divided into fourteen blocks (Blocks A-N). It is situated behind the Bangladesh Television Center in Rampura. A 170 feet wide pristine lake runs through the area which adds appeal, serenity and tranquility to the area. Banasree is overall very clean, green, peaceful and safe compared to its neighboring suburbs.

Banasree is a very convenient location to live in since it is accessible to major amenities such as numerous departmental stores, police stations, hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, pharmacies, stationery shops, cyber cafes, mosques, churches, temples, graveyards, shopping malls, telecommunication office, power sub-station, billing office, banks, boutiques, restaurants, bakeries, confectioneries, grocery stores, fast food outlets, fashion and design houses.

The newly developed Hatirjheel Lake Road Project connects the area with Gulshan and Dhanmondi making it one of the most expensive suburbs in Dhaka city to live in. The majority of the people who lives in Banasree are from the upper-middle-class background.

Banasree is effectively and efficiently run by a governing body named by "Banasree Kolyan Shomiti" which is elected by vote of the local resident owners. They provide services by being actively involved in development and maintenance work of the entire area by collecting funds annually from both landowners and apartment owners of Banasree. They also provide 24 hours security to the area by posting privately hired security guards throughout the area. Recently they have repaired most of the roads and drainage system in Banasree.