Bengali · Work & Business
কারখানা
karkhana
Factory
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building where goods are made; Bangladesh's garment factories clothe the world.
Example
ঢাকার আশেপাশে অনেক পোশাক কারখানা।
There are many garment factories around Dhaka.
Etymology
'কারখানা' (karkhana) has its roots in Persian, where 'کارخانه' (kārkhānā) means 'workshop' or 'factory.' The term has been incorporated into Bengali lexicon as industrialization took hold in the region.
How & Where It’s Used
'কারখানা' (karkhana) is predominantly used in formal contexts, particularly in economic discussions and reports. It can be found in both spoken and written language across Bengali-speaking areas.