Tejgaon

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Tejgaon is the name of a large area in the centre of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is bounded by Mohakhali to the north, Old Airport Road to the east and Moghbazar-Malibagh to the south. It consists of several localities, including Tejgaon Industrial Area, Nakhalpara and Tejkunipara.

Historically, the area has been a centre of industrial activity in the city. Numerous plants and factories are located in Tejgaon, in such diverse industries as garments, food processing, metal works, pharmaceuticals, etc. Indeed, the names of various places in Tejgaon indicate as much, for example:

• Nabisco junction (named after the Nabisco biscuit factory)
• Tibet bus stop (named after a famous cosmetics manufacturer)
• Rahim Metal Mosque

Tejgaon also has a large residential population.