The "DHAKA CITY"

   Dhaka Capital of Bangladesh

(Dhaka City)

Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, in southern Asia. Set beside the Buriganga River, it’s at the center of national government, trade and culture. The 17th-century old city was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques remain. It is the ninth-largest,^[11] and the sixth-most densely populated city in the world,^[7][12] with a population of 8.9 million residents within the city limits,^[13] and a population of over 21 million residents in the Greater Dhaka Area.^[14][15] Dhaka is the economic, political and cultural center of Bangladesh. It is one of the major cities of South Asia, the largest city in Eastern South Asia and among the Bay of Bengal countries; and one of the largest cities among OIC countries. As part of the Bengal plain, the city is bounded by the Buriganga River, Turag River, Dhaleshwari River and Shitalakshya River. The city is located in an eponymous district and division.

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 "DHAKA"

 "ঢাকা"

"CAPITAL CITY"

Country	Bangladesh
Division	Dhaka Division
District	Dhaka District
Establishment	1608 CE
Granted city status	1947
Government
• Type	Mayor - Councilor
• Body	DNCC and DSCC
• North City Mayor	Atiqul Islam[1]
• South City Mayor	Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh[1]
Area [3][4]
• Urban	306 km2 (118 sq mi)
• Metro	2,161.17[2] km2 (834.432[2] sq mi)
Elevation [5]	4 m (13.12 ft)
Population  (2011)[6][7]
• Capital city	8,906,039
• Rank	1st
• Density	46,997/km2 (121,720/sq mi)
• Metro	21,006,000
Demonym(s)	Dhakaite, Dhakaiya
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code	1000, 1100, 12xx, 13xx
National calling code	+880
Calling code	02 [For Dhaka city only]
Police	Dhaka Metropolitan Police
International airport	Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
ISO 3166-2
Website	Dhaka North City Corporation DDl            ___________________________

The area of Dhaka has been inhabited since the first millennium. The city rose to prominence in the 17th century as a provincial capital and commercial center of the Mughal Empire in South Asia. Dhaka was the capital of the proto-industrialised Mughal Bengal for 75 years. As the center of the muslin trade in Bengal, it was one of the most prosperous cities in the Indian subcontinent. The medieval city was named Jahangirabad in honor of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and hosted the seat of the Mughal Subahdar (governor), Naib Nazims and Dewans (prime ministers). Medieval Dhaka's glory peaked in the 17th and 18th centuries, when it was home to merchants from across Eurasia. The Mughals decorated the city with well-laid out gardens, tombs, mosques, palaces and forts. The city was once called the Venice of the East.^[16] Under the British Empire, the city saw the introduction of electricity, railways, cinemas, Western-style universities and colleges and a modern water supply. It became an important administrative and educational center in Eastern Bengal and Assam after 1905.^[17]

In 1947, after the end of British rule, it became the administrative capital of East Pakistan. It was declared as the legislative capital of Pakistan in 1962. In 1971, it became the capital of an independent Bangladesh. Article 5 of the Constitution of Bangladesh declares Dhaka as the capital of the republic.^[18]

Dhaka is the financial, commercial and the entertainment capital of Bangladesh. It accounts for up to 35% of Bangladesh's economy.^[19] Since its establishment as a modern capital city the population, area, social and economic diversity of Dhaka have grown tremendously. Dhaka is now one of the most densely industrialized regions in the country.^[20] Dhaka is a major international City, as it host the headquarters of Several International cooperations. By the 21st century, it emerged as a megacity, which is now listed as a beta-global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). The Dhaka Stock Exchange has over 750 listed companies. The city hosts over 50 diplomatic missions and the headquarters of BIMSTEC. The city's culture is known for its cycle-rickshaws, cuisine, art festivals and religious diversity. The old city is home to around 2000 buildings from the Mughal and British periods, including notable structures such as the Bara Katra and Choto Katra caravansaries.

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