Mugda Thana was established in 2012 after splitting from Sabujbagh Thana.[5] Previously, the northern area was known as Thakurpara due to its settlement by several Hindu Thakurs, mainly public employees. These residents were known for digging several large ponds in the area.[3]
Mugda Thana covers approx. 9 square kilometres (3.5 sq mi). The areas falling under its jurisdiction comprise Bishwaroad, Kamalapur, Maniknagar, Mugdapara, Madinabagh, Mugda Jhilpara, South Mugdapara, Bank Colony, Chedpara, Anandhadhara, Bengal Garments Lane, Residential Area, Wapda Lane, No. 7 Lane, Mugda Stadium, Maniknagar, East Maniknagar Wasa Road, 19 Katha Area, Khalpara, Jhilpara, and East Maniknagar Jhilpara, Manda (Including Dhaka South City Corporation ward no 71,72) , Green Model Town.[5]
Mugda is located east of Atish Deepankar Road, bordered by Bashabo to the north, Maniknagar to the south and east, and Gopibag and Kamalapur to the west.[3]
^ abcAbdussalam, Mohammad (June 2012). মুগদা [Mugda]. In Ahmed, Sharif Uddin; Hasan, Delwar; Majlish, Najma Khan; Rabbani, AKM Golam (eds.). Encyclopedia of Dhaka ঢাকা কোষ (in Bengali). Dhaka: Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. p. 338. ISBN978-984-512-019-7.