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Paltan is a Thana of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is often said to be center of Dhaka dividing Old Dhaka and New Dhaka. Paltan was made a thana in 2005 by then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

[edit] Paltan Maidan:

During the British era Paltan Maidan was a huge empty space lying between the Nawabpur old rail crossing and Purana Paltan of Dacca, East Bengal (now Bangladesh). It had big banyan tress in the early 1900. It was a kind of no-man's land, dividing the two 'Dacca's (now Dhaka) - old and new. Part of the ground was cleared for playing football (soccer), with the rest luxuriating in vegetation. In the 40s, the football field had a small wooden pavilion and wooden gallery on the western side of field. The ground parameter was surrounded by CI wall and ‘bullah’ poles.

Most of the area of Paltan Maidan was taken for Bangabandhu Football Stadium, Bhasani Hockey Stadium, remaining space - best used by the politicians.

[edit] Naya Paltan:

Famous for Shopping Centers

City Heart Shopping Center
Polwel Super Market
Paltan Super Market

[edit] Purana Paltan:

During the British rule of India, the Government maintained a regiment of soldiers here and hence the name , Purana Paltan. In this spot the Army had a firing range.

During 1956 there were fewer buildings in Purana Paltan and it was surrounded by villages on the east and north and a vast empty space to the south. Now there's hardly any open place.

This is an old Dhaka Landmark. At present it is famous for Publishing houses.