Baridhara (Bengali: বারিধারা) is an upscale residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located on the east of and north east of Gulshan across Gulshan-Baridhara Lake. It has special zones designated for diplomats, and many of the city's foreign embassies and high commissions are situated here.[1] There are mainly three areas diplomatic zone mainly in the south-west portion, general residential area in eastern portion and an adjacent DOHS area in north-east portion.
US-Bangla Airlines has its headquarters in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone.[2]
The Japanese School Dhaka, the French International School of Dhaka and the American International School of Dhaka are located in Baridhara.[3]
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