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   2 days ago · 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 populous city and is one of the largest metropolises in South Asia. Learn more about Dhaka in this article.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › BangladeshBangladesh | History, Capital, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts

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   1 day ago · Bangladesh, country of South Asia, located in the delta of the Padma (Ganges) and Jamuna (Brahmaputra) rivers in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, and its people are predominantly Muslim. Its capital is Dhaka.

5. indianexpress.com › article › opinionDhaka taught me to be brave, to believe that change is possible

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   1 day ago · Dhaka taught me to be brave, to believe that change is possible. My relationship with the city has been curious. It has caused me pain but also made me stronger. Dhaka is where my daughter was born, the city where I earned respect. It makes me feel responsible, duty-bound, to stand up for what is right. Which is why, when the time came, I stood ...

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   Where is Dhaka located?

   • 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 populous city and is one of the largest metropolises in South Asia. Pop. (2001) city, 5,333,571; metro. area, 9,672,763; (2011) city, 7,033,075; metro. area, 14,543,124.

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   Why is Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh?

   • Dhaka suffered heavy damage during the war of independence in 1971 but emerged as the capital of Bangladesh. Since its establishment as the capital city, the population, area, and social and economic diversity of Dhaka have grown tremendously.

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   Why is Dhaka called Dhaka?

   • Dhaka’s name is said to refer to the dhak tree, once common in the area, or to Dhakeshwari (“The Hidden Goddess”), whose shrine is located in the western part of the city.

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   What is Dhaka known for?

   • The area around Dhaka consists of a level plain bounded by the Meghna, Padma (Ganges [Ganga]), and Jamuna (Brahmaputra) rivers. The plain is crossed by a network of streams and rivers, the chief being the Dhaleswari, Buriganga, and Sitalakhya. Important crops are rice, jute, sugarcane, and oilseeds; there is also some cattle farming.

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7. www.hindustantimes.com › cities › othersBangla cricket fan has lung cancer, leaves for Dhaka

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   By HT Correspondent, Kanpur. Sep 28, 2024 09:57 PM IST. A Bangladeshi cricket fan, Rabiul Islam, diagnosed with lung cancer after fainting at a Test match, has returned to Dhaka amid controversy ...

8. www.bloomberg.com › news › articlesKarachi, Dhaka to Absorb Millions of Climate Migrants by 2050 ...

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   2 days ago · Extreme flooding in Bangladesh could send as many as 3.1 million internally displaced migrants to the densely populated capital of Dhaka by 2050, adding to the 12 million people who already live ...

9. www.indiatoday.in › world › storyBangladesh Police on high alert ahead of Durga Puja over ...

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   3 days ago · In Short. Police would be placed on the highest alert at every puja mandap in Bangladesh's capital to ensure that the Hindu community celebrate Durga Puja peacefully, a top police official said on Wednesday, amid concerns of possible unrest during the festival. Durga puja will be celebrated in Bangladesh from October 9 to 13.

10. www.thedailystar.net › news › bangladeshDhaka airport area declared 'silent zone', effective from Oct 1

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    7 hours ago · Dhaka North City Corporation ... Bangladesh. Dhaka airport area declared 'silent zone', effective from Oct 1. Star Digital Report. Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:15 PM Last update on: Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:19 ...