Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka]; formerly known as Dacca and Jahangir Nagar, under Mughal rule),
is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka District. Dhaka is
a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of
the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, has a population
of around 13 million, making it the largest city in Bangladesh.[2] It is one of
the most densely populated cities in the world and forms the world's 9th
largest agglomeration and the largest city within the Organisation of the
Islamic Conference. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques[3] and renowned for
producing the world's finest muslin. Dhaka is also known as the Rickshaw
Capital of the World . Approximately 400,000 cycle rickshaws run each day.[4]
Today it serves as one of the prime centers for culture, education and business
in the region.
