An unidentified man found lying unconscious on the street of the capital's prime commercial area Motijheel died hours after being taken to hospital Wednesday, police said. "Pedestrians found the 48-year-old on the street opposite the Railway Officer's Quarters. They took him to Islami Bank Hospital at 3:30pm. The man was later shifted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) as his condition worsened. He was declared dead at 7:15pm there," Sub-Inspector Aminul Islam of Motijheel Police Station said. "The body was sent to the hospital morgue for a postmortem examination," Inspector Bachchu Mia, in-charge of DMCH police outpost said. Read more: Two unidentified bodies recovered from Dhaka streets  

Dhaka has a rich history dating back 400 years. According to legend, pre-Mughal Dhaka comprised 52 bazaars and 53 alleys. During this time, the major settlement was located between the rivers Buriganga and Dholai Khal, with its centre around Bangla Bazar. Dhaka developed in the commercial sector under the Mughal, and it spanned the region currently known as old Dhaka. Today the commercial areas have spread and got into a new shape. Let’s take a look at the prime commercial areas in Dhaka city in the twenty-first century. Top 8 Important Commercial Areas in Dhaka City Motijheel The central business district of mega city Dhaka is located here. It stands in the city's center, as the General Post Office is considered the zero point of Dhaka. There are more offices and business institutions in Motijheel than in any other area of the city, making it the main business and commercial centre of Dhaka.  The majority of corporate headquarters in the country are located there. The majority of corporate headquarters in the country are located there. This is the neighbourhood that contains the City Center, Bangladesh Bank Building, Agrani Bank Bhaban, WAPDA Bhaban, Janata Bank Bhaban, Sena Kalyan Bhaban, Dhaka Stock Exchange, Ittefaq Bhaban, Rajuk Bhaban, and many other major enterprises.  Read Share Market Investment Guide: How to Invest in Stocks in Bangladesh Motijheel is home to some of the most prestigious educational institutions in Bangladesh, including Notre Dame College (NDC) and Ideal school and college. Numerous news, magazine, print, and other media companies have their headquarters here. Dhaka Railway Station is not far from Motijheel. The focal point where all of the main access roads to the area meet is Shapla Square's famous landmark. BDT 60 to 100 per square foot will be a price range for commercial office premises. However, the price may vary depending on specific locations and structure types. Gulshan Businesses demand modern office space, technology, proper parking, security, emergency preparedness, and safety. Gulshan can offer all of these facilities, beyond its residential zones. In recent years, Gulshan has emerged as one of the prime business districts of Dhaka. Many significant corporations in Bangladesh have headquarters in Gulshan. Read Best Instagrammable Rooftop Restaurants at Gulshan in Dhaka

A construction worker at a high-rise building in the capital's Motijheel fell 18 stories to his death Saturday, police said. The deceased, 22, was identified as Md Ripon from Begumganj upazila of Noakhali. Ripon fell from the 18th floor of Meghna Life Insurance Building near Shapla Chattar while he was installing an aluminium board around 2:30pm, Syed Ali, sub-inspector (SI) of Motijheel police station, said. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition and was declared dead upon arrival. The body was kept at the hospital morgue for an autopsy, the SI added.

A crack was found in a pillar on the third floor of Modern Mansion, a 15-storey building in Motijheel on Sunday. The locals reported the crack around 6:58 pm, Shahjahan Shikdar, Deputy assistant director (media cell) of Fire Service and Civil Defence. Read:Commuters hassled as cracks shut Bahaddarhat flyover in Ctg A search and rescue team of Fire Service and Civil Defence completed an  inspection of the building at 9:40 pm. The building was evacuated immediately. Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have been informed, and they may take further action in this regard, said the Fire Service official.

A fire broke out at Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) building at Motijheel in the capital on Tuesday. The fire broke out around 1:51 pm on the 11th floor of the building, said fire service control room sources.. Read:Furniture factory in Dhaka catches fire Eight firefighting units are working to douse the flames, they said.

Two buses of a private transport company were gutted in a fire at a motor garage in the city's Motijheel area on Sunday. The fire broke out around 11:05 am in the garage at Gopibagh Balur Math area. Six units of firefighters rushed to the spot and doused the fire after around one hour of hectic effort , said Ershad Hossain, an official of the control room of Fire Service and Civil Defense. READ: N’ganj Factory fire: Sajeeb Group chairman, two sons granted bail

The long-awaited election of traditional fan-based Dhaka Mohammedan SC will be held on April 18 this year.