Dhaka , formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is the ninth-largest and eighth-most densely populated city in the world with a density of 23,234 people per square kilometer within a total area of … 展开

Pre-Mughal
The history of urban settlements in the area of modern-day Dhaka dates to the first millennium. The region was part of the ancient district of 展开

As the most densely industrialized region of the country, the Greater Dhaka Area accounts for 35% of Bangladesh's economy. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network ranks … 展开

Literature
Dhaka is a major centre for Bengali literature. It has been the hub of Bengali Muslim literature for more than a century. Its heritage also includes … 展开

The origins of the name Dhaka are uncertain. It may derive from the dhak tree, which was once common in the area, or from 展开

Topography
Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh at 23°42′N 90°22′E / 23.700°N 90.367°E , on the eastern banks of the 展开

Population
The city, in combination with localities forming the wider metropolitan area, is home to over 22 million as … 展开