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Rajlokkhi Complex
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Rajlokkhi Complex (Bengali: রাজলক্ষী কমপ্লেক্স)[note 1] is a shopping mall situated in Uttara, Dhaka. It is the oldest shopping mall in Uttara.[2] This shopping mall is closed on Wednesday and half of Thursday.[3]

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Location

Rajlokkhi complex is situated in Sector 3 of Uttara Model Town. Anyone can gain access to the shopping mall from Dhaka–Mymensingh highway. There is a bus stop in the same name.[2]

History

Bangladeshi actor Razzak[1] started to building this shopping mall in 1986. It was originally constructing as a three-storey building which was completed after six years as a six-storey building funded by Sonali Bank.[2] Although Razzak wanted to have a cinema hall in the building, he and his family were unable to build it due to government objections.[4]

Description

Rajlokkhi Complex is a 12,960 sq ft shopping mall. In addition to many shops and offices, there are some shop selling various products needed for the kitchen.[5][2] 'Daily Shopping' retail chain has a store in Rajlokkhi Complex.[6]

Events

  • On November 22, 2016, the Rajlaxmi Complex caught fire, causing minor damage.[7]
  • On February 27, 2019, thousands of people marched in the shopping mall area demanding justice for the murder of a child.[8]

Notes

  1. Although the correct spelling should be "রাজলক্ষ্মী" (Rajlaxmi), the signboard of the building says "রাজলক্ষী" (Rajlokkhi).[1]

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