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Prominent neighborhood in Sylhet, Bangladesh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zindabazar is a prominent neighborhood in the Sylhet city of Bangladesh. It is known for being an important tourist destination.[1][2]

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Zindabazar
জিন্দাবাজার
Neighborhood
Skyline of Zindabazar
Skyline of Zindabazar
Interactive map of Zindabazar
CountryBangladesh
DivisionSylhet
DistrictSylhet
UpazilaSylhet
CitySylhet
WardWard No-02
Established1867
Government
  MPKhandaker Abdul Muktadir (BNP)
Area
  Total
381.30 ha (942.21 acres)
  Water24.1 ha (59.5 acres)  6.32%
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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]

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