Dhaka

Dhaka (/ˈdɑːkə/ DAH-kə or /ˈdækə/ DAK-ə; Bengali: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka]), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is one of the largest and most densely populated cities in the world, As of 2011 it is the most populous city in Bangladesh with an estimated city proper population of 8.5 million. Dhaka is the economic, political and cultural center of Bangladesh. It is one of the major and one of the largest 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.

Establishment Established 1608 CE. Granted city status 1947. Became capital of Bengal 4 times, the last time in 1971. • Government Type City Corporation • Body DNCC and DSCC • DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam • DSCC Mayor Sayeed Khokon Area[2][3] • Capital city 306.38 km2 (118.29 sq mi) • Metro 2,161.17[1] km2 (834.432[1] sq mi) Elevation[4] 4 m (13.12 ft) Population (2011)[6][7] • Capital city 8,906,039 • Rank 1st • Density 46,997/km2 (121,720/sq mi) • Literacy rate 72.76%