Paltan

Paltan is a thana (precinct) of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is often said to be the center of Dhaka, dividing "Old Dhaka" and "New Dhaka". Paltan was made a thana in 2005 by then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Paltan Thana was formed on 27 June 2005 comprising part of Motijheel thana.

Paltan Model Thana
পল্টন মডেল থানা
Skyline of Paltan, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Expandable map of vicinity of Paltan Thana
Paltan Model Thana
Location of Paltan within Dhaka
Paltan Model Thana
Location of Paltan within Dhaka Division
Paltan Model Thana
Location of Thana within Bangladesh
Coordinates: 23.7362°N 90.4142°E / 23.7362; 90.4142
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka Division
DistrictDhaka District
Established as a thana2005
Area
  Total1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi)
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total59,639
  Density41,999/km2 (108,780/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
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