Uttara is the most planned and peaceful part of Dhaka. It is a northern Thana and a suburb of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The name is derived from the Bengali word ut’tar meaning “north”. It is adjoins Shahjalal International Airport. Uttara is primarily planned square grid residential suburb, geographically elevated from southern Dhaka saving it from floods, and is divided into several “sectors”. It can be said that Uttara is far from the hectic life of Dhaka City. Uttara has evolved into a bustling town, similar to other areas of Dhaka such as Gulshan, Banani or Dhanmondi. The suburb is well-served by a proliferation of shopping complexes, shops, and schools & colleges.
The Dhaka Mymensingh Highway goes through middle of Uttara. You can use Airport Road to access Uttara from anywhere in Dhaka. Travelers exiting Uttara to outside the city will use any local buses or even taxis for short distance travels to neighboring Tongi and Gazipur. Northbound on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway; long-haul travellers to northern Bangladesh will take coaches and exit northbound as well. Travelers entering the city centre can take buses, taxis or CNG-driven three-wheelers southbound on the highway. Travelers coming towards Uttara from within the city must travel on any bus that travels through Khilkhet and the airport to Uttara. Travel within Uttara is possible on rickshaws.
As Uttara is the nearest area around the airport, it is strategically a very good place to live in. You can access areas in the city and out of the city easily. There are many affordable hotels in Uttara. Hotel Milina, Comfort Inn Dhaka, Platinum Residence, Hotel Civic Inn are some of the hotels you can stay in. For eating, Madchef, Mainland China, Soi 71, Bell Pepper Restaurant and Café are some restaurants where you can enjoy both Bangladeshi and other cuisines.
There are many shopping complexes like North Tower, Polwel Carnation, Mascot Plaza, Tropical Alaudin Tower, and RAK Tower where you can shop for anyhting you need. You will also find all the latest electronics and local fashion products there.
Diabari in Uttara is full of greenery, lakes and open spaces. It is the place where you can enjoy a refreshing time with your friends and family. During the autumn days, the entire area gets covered with soft Kasful. Diabari feels like a floating cloud. To explore Diabari you have to first go to Uttara House Building. Then you can easily go to Diabari by Rickshaws, autos and CNGs. You can find transportation in front of North Tower.