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Dhaka city overview
Dhaka is a city in Bangladesh shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Airport baseDhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC)
Known forDhaka, Capital city in Bangladesh, Dhaka planning base 3, Dhaka planning base 4
Population~16.8Mcity context
RegionBangladeshBangladesh
Time zoneAsia/Dhakalocal time
Founded1610historical origin
City history
Dhaka and Chittagong became the eastern frontiers of the Mughal Empire. Early period of Mughal Bengal Dhaka became the capital of the Mughal province of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa in 1610 with a jurisdiction.
Emperor Shah Jahan visited Dhaka in 1624 and stayed in the city for a week, four years before he became emperor in 1628.
The construction of Lalbagh Fort was commenced in 1678 by Prince Azam Shah, who was the governor of Bengal, a son of Emperor Aurangzeb and a future Mughal Emperor himself.
In 1717, the provincial capital was shifted to Murshidabad where Murshid Quli Khan declared himself as the Nawab of Bengal. Naib Nizamat Under the Nawabs of Bengal, the Naib Nazim of Dhaka was in.
The British moved to oust the last independent Nawab of Bengal in 1757, who was allied with the French.
The increase in international trade led to profits for many families in the city, allowing them to buy imported luxury goods. British Raj During the Indian mutiny of 1857, the city witnessed revolts by.
In 1885, the Dhaka State Railway was opened with a 144 km metre gauge (1000 mm) rail line connecting Mymensingh and the Port of Narayanganj through Dhaka.
The university was established in 1921 by the Imperial Legislative Council.
In the 1980s, Dhaka saw the inauguration of the National Parliament House (which won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture), a new international airport and the Bangladesh National Museum.
So, Dhaka was possibly used as the watchtower for fortification purpose. Pre-Mughal The history of urban settlements in the area of modern-day Dhaka dates to the first millennium.
Before the fort's construction could be completed, the prince was recalled by Emperor Aurangzeb.
Railway stations, postal departments, civil service posts and river port stations were often staffed by Anglo-Indians.
The Tejgaon Airport was constructed during World War II as a base for Allied Forces.
After partition, Dhaka became known as the second capital of Pakistan.
Worth seeing
Dhaka
Dhaka is a practical Dhaka planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Capital city in Bangladesh
Capital city in Bangladesh is a practical Dhaka planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Dhaka planning base 3
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Dhaka planning base 4
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Dhaka planning base 5
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Dhaka planning base 6
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Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC) arrival plan
- Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC)Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC), Dhaka
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Rental cars
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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Booking detail
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Upcoming events
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