Banani (neighbourhood)

Banani is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana of Dhaka, often considered a part of the neighbouring Gulshan area. It hosts up-scale hotels, restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, schools, and the offices of many local and multinational companies. Banani is considered an important central business district. Its business scene holds increasing importance compared to areas like Mohakhali, Bashundhara, Uttara, Kawran Bazar, Tejgaon and Mirpur. Banani's commercial landscape is the third most important after the nearby financial district of Gulshan Avenue; and downtown Motijheel, the nation's largest and most important CBD.