Zindabazar
Zindabazar জিন্দাবাজার | |
|---|---|
Neighborhood | |
| Skyline of Zindabazar Skyline of Zindabazar | |
| Country |  |
| Division | Sylhet |
| District | Sylhet |
| Upazila | Sylhet |
| City | Sylhet |
| Ward | Ward No-02 |
| Government | |
| • MP | Khandaker Abdul Muktadir (BNP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 381.30 ha (942.21 acres) |
| • Water | 24.1 ha (59.5 acres) 6.32% |
Zindabazar is a prominent neighborhood in the Sylhet city of Bangladesh. It is known for being an important tourist destination.[1][2]
Etymology
The name is derived from the Sufi Muslim religious figure Zindapir (the name means 'alive saint'), who is said to be buried here. The Bengali word 'Zindabazar' translates to 'alive market'.[3]
Geography
Zindabazar is a primarily residential area which spans over an area of 381.30 ha (942.2 acres), of which 24.1 ha (60 acres) are water bodies.[4]
523.9 hectares (55.6%) of Zindabazar's area is used for residential purposes, 93.08 ha (9.8%) for commercial purposes, 71.32 ha (7.57%) for transportation and communication purposes, 68.87 ha (7.31%) as vacant land, 39.96 ha (4.24%) for administrative purposes, and 17.21 ha (1.83%) for educational institutions. The rest area is used for various purposes, especially for religious and community centers.[4]
The neighborhood is criticised for its mismanagement concerning its water bodies and open spaces.[4][5]
See also
- Wards of Sylhet City Corporation
References
- ↑ "Zinda Bazar Area Guide: Discover Insights & Price Trends | PropertyGuide". PropertyGuide Bangladesh. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ↑ "Zindabazar, Sylhet City, Bangladesh - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go". Wanderlog. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ↑ "Zindabazar". Evendo. Retrieved 8 March 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Rahman, Md. Mustafizur; Hasan, Mohammad Tanvir (October 2018). "Urban Revitalization: A Case Study of Zindabazar area, Sylhet; Bangladesh". ResearchGate. Retrieved 9 March 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Master Plan, Urban Area plan and Detail Area Plan; June 2010
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