Gulistan, Dhaka

Gulistan is a major transportation node in the city, serving as a key transfer point for public transit routes and inter-district road connections.

It continues to attract heavy foot traffic and vehicular congestion from people across the city and country who converge there to earn livelihoods or access services.

[3] Once considered the busiest commercial hub in Dhaka, the area experienced heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic at all hours due to its concentration of shopping, entertainment, and dining establishments that drew visitors from across the city.

With its diverse array of retail stores, cinemas, and culinary offerings, Gulistan historically served as a popular destination for shopping, entertainment, and dining in central Dhaka before undergoing changes over the years.

It is home to the headquarters of the Dhaka South City Corporation (Nagar Bhaban), and the central offices of major entities like the Awami League political party.

Despite repeated eviction drives by Dhaka South City Corporation, illegal street hawkers and vendors continue occupying roads and pavements, exacerbating traffic congestion and pedestrian difficulties, at times resulting in clashes and even gunfire.