Paltan is a Thana of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
It is often said to be the center of Dhaka, dividing "Old Dhaka" and "New Dhaka". Paltan was made a thana in 2005 by then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Paltan Thana was formed on 27 June 2005 comprising part of Motijheel thana.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paltan
Coordinates 23°43'52.71" N 90°24'43.517" E
