Banani (neighbourhood)
Banani
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Skyline of Banani | |
Expandable map of Banani | |
| Coordinates: 23°47′25″N 90°24′28″E / 23.790356°N 90.407837°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka Division |
| District | Dhaka District |
| City Corporation | Dhaka North City Corporation |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| Postal Code | 1213 |
| Area code | 02 |
| Notable sport teams | Old DOHS SC |
Banani is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a thana of Dhaka. It hosts five-star hotels, upscale restaurants, luxury apartments, international schools, and the offices of many local and multinational companies. Banani is considered an important central business district, and its commercial landscape is among the most important in Dhaka, coming after the likes of the nearby financial district of Gulshan Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Tejgaon Industrial Area and downtown Motijheel CBD, the nation's largest and most important CBD.