Motijheel in downtown was built during the Mughal period. During the time there was a big Mahal for Mirja Mohammad which housed a large pond known as Sukaku Mahal's pond. Tire area was later named Motijheel. A mazar called ShahjalaTs mazar where fairs were organised existed. Motijheel and Dilkusha gardens were tn the same place earlier. The road dividing the two places was constructed during the British rule.