Dhaka was the capital of a proto-industrialized Mughal Bengal for 75 years (1608–39 and 1660–1704). It was the hub of the muslin trade in Bengal and one of the most prosperous cities in the world.

Jan 29, 2026 · Dhaka, city and capital of Bangladesh. It is located just north of the Buriganga River, a channel of the Dhaleswari River, in the south-central part of the country. Dhaka is Bangladesh’s most …

Dec 12, 2025 · The Liberation War of 1971 gave Bangladesh its independence and Dhaka was declared the country's capital. Since then, Dhaka has been developing fast as a modern city and is the …

Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalized picks as you plan. Densely populated and humming with activity at all hours, Dhaka is a city of contrasts between old …

Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With its colorful history and rich cultural traditions, Dhaka is known the world over as the city of mosques and muslin. Its fame attracted travelers from …

Mar 17, 2025 · Thinking of travel to Bangladesh? Here is our detailed guide for all the top things to do in Dhaka, how to get around and where to stay.

Oct 11, 2025 · Dhaka City represents the living story of Bangladesh — from Mughal elegance and colonial struggles to modern-day dynamism. It is a city where history whispers through ancient forts …

Sep 2, 2023 · Dhaka is the vibrant and bustling capital city of Bangladesh, located in the heart of the country’s deltaic plains. As one of South Asia’s most populous and fast-growing cities, Dhaka is a …

Dhaka, formerly Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is located in the geographic center of the country in the great deltaic region of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. Dhaka is …

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