Solmaid is a neighborhood of Dhaka under Vatara Thana.[1][2][3]

History edit

Solmaid had a traditional industry of making hand fans but the industry has declined in the 21st century.[4] In 2018, Bangladesh Ansar started to build the headquarters of an armed wing, Ansar Striking Force Headquarter, in Solmaid but faced resistance from the locals who alleged the land belonged to them. Bangladesh Ansar claimed they bought the land from Basumati Housing Project of Hirajheel Property Development Private Limited.[5][6]

Education edit

  • Solmaid High School[7]
  • Solmaid School & College[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "BNP leader killed in raid". The Daily Star. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  2. ^ "The DIT-Pragati Sarani belt". Dhaka Tribune. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  3. ^ Afsar Hossain Saqui, Md.; Akhtar, Khaleda (1987). Village Studies in Bangladesh. National Institute of Local Government. p. 59. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Hand fans of Solmaid". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Ansar 'grabs' lands of Solmaid people". Daily Sun. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  6. ^ "What's going on in Solmaid?". Daily Sun. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Today's Gallery (2020.04.05)". The Daily Star. 5 April 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  8. ^ https://www.solmaidschoolandcollege.edu.bd/