Salimullah Orphanage, Child welfare institution near Azimpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Salimullah Orphanage is a child care facility near Azimpur in Dhaka providing residence, formal education, and essential support services. It houses about 70 children and offers schooling, vocational training, and counseling under professional supervision.
The facility was founded in 1909 by Nawab Sir Salimullah, starting in a rented house near Ahsan Manzil. It relocated to its present location in 1913 when local authorities provided government land.
The orphanage holds Bengali festivals and traditional celebrations where children participate and learn local customs. These events help residents maintain their cultural roots and feel connected to their community.
The facility is accessible throughout the year and located in an easily reachable neighborhood of Dhaka. Visitors should contact ahead to learn when visits are possible and should approach interactions with the children respectfully.
British Governor of Bengal Lord Carmichael visited the facility in 1913, which helped prompt local authorities to provide permanent land. This visit marked a turning point that allowed the orphanage to establish itself at its present location.
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