Fun facts about Dhaka
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The name Dhaka may derive from the dhak tree, the patron Hindu goddess Dhakeshwari, or a membranophone instrument called dhak.
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world.
From the “Etymology” section
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Dhaka became the capital of the Mughal province of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa in 1610.
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world.
From the “History” section
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The construction of Lalbagh Fort was halted after the death of Pari Bibi, who was engaged to Prince Azam Shah.
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world.
From the “History” section
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Dhaka was described as a 'City of magnificent ruins' by an Anglican bishop in 1824.
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world.
From the “History” section
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The first film shown in Dhaka was screened at the riverfront Crown Theatre on 17 April 1898.
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Sifat777 · CC BY-SA 4.0