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In addition to institutional and religious sites, Gulistan is a thriving commercial hub containing major markets and shopping complexes. These include the Hall Market, Pir
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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. Among the notable former businesses were Chow Chin
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cinema hall and is now a hub for commercial activity, particularly consumer goods. The area houses several important government establishments, including the
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