Dhaka is the capital and the largest city of Bangladesh. It founded as the capital of Bengal by the Mughal in 1608. With its colorful history and rich cultural traditions, Dhaka is known the world over as the city of mosques and muslin. Its fame attracted travellers from far and near throughout the ages.
Today Dhaka has grown in to a mega city of about 18 million people, with an area of 1353 sq km. It’s becoming the hub of nation’s industrial, commercial, cultural, educational and political activities. Dhaka is located in the geographic center of the country. It is in the great deltaic region of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. The city is in the monsoon climate zone, with an annual average temperature 25 deg C and monthly means varying between 18 deg C in January and 29 deg C in August. Dhaka is located in one of the world’s leading rice and jute growing regions. Its industries include textiles and food processing especially rice milling.
Dhaka is representing the past glory of Bengal. Must visiting places in Dhaka are chaotic Kawran Bazar by walk, colorful flower market, Dhaka University, Dhakeshwari Hindu Temple, 17th century Mughal fort of Lalbag, Pink Palace, Shankhari Bazar, bustling river port of Sadarghat, Star mosque, Armenian Church.
