Hatirjhil (Hatirjhil) is an area of the capital Dhaka, which has gained quite a reputation as a pleasant entertainment center for the entertainment of the city dwellers. Hatirjheel has easily made a place in the minds of the city dwellers due to its environment and aesthetics. Hatirjheel has scenic bridges, beautiful white stairs and eye-catching fountains. There is a facility for boating in the water of the lake. Also, various development plans have been adopted around Hatirjheel. These include cultural centers, children's parks, world-class theaters and fitness centers.

Hatirjheel
Dhaka Shafayet Al-Anik ·
30 October 2025
Introduction to Hatirjheel
History of naming Hatirjheel
It is known from history that the name elephant has been associated with all the roads through which elephants used to go from Dhaka's Pilkhana to Begunbari Jheel. Like Elephant Road, Hatirpool. And this lake is called Hatirjheel for bathing elephants.
Boat trip to Hatirjheel
The passenger waterbus has been launched in the water of Hatirjheel. On one hand it offers a pleasant travel experience, on the other hand it is easy to go to Kawran Bazar from Gulshan. Currently 5 waterbuses have a capacity of 45 passengers each.
Circular Bus Service of Hatirjheel
Circular bus service has been launched in Hatirjheel where passengers can sit face to face inside the 32 to 46 seater bus. The bus starts from FDC Kawran Bazar via Rampura, Banshri and ends at the starting point.
Round bus service takes only 30 taka to travel around Hatirjheel.
Musical Dancing Fountain
Colorful water fountains or musical dancing fountains have been installed in Hatirjheel's decoration. These fountains are controlled to the beat of music and are accompanied by dazzling lights. The musical dancing fountain is activated for 15 minutes at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
How to reach Hatijheel
Hatirjheel can be reached by bus or CNG from any part of Dhaka.
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