Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city

of Bangladesh. Situated on the banks of the Buriganga River,

Dhaka serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the
country. With a population of over 10.2 million residents as of
2022, it is the ninth-largest city in the world and the most
densely populated built-up urban area globally. Dhaka’s
significance extends beyond its size; it is the most important
cultural, economic, and scientific center in Eastern South Asia.
As a major Bangladesh, a small and beautiful country in South Asia,
holds a significant place in the hearts of its people. Our journey to
independence was marked by immense sacrifice. In 1971, after a prolonged
war, we broke free from Pakistan’s grasp. The bravery of millions of
freedom fighters paved the way for our nation. On Victory Day, December
16, the Pakistani army surrendered, and we celebrated our newfound
freedom. Another pivotal date is March 26, when Ziaur Rahman declared
our independence from Chittagong. Our unwavering commitment to
language rights led to the establishment of International Mother
Language Day on February 21, celebrated by more than 180 countries.
Bangladesh boasts natural beauty, from the world’s longest sea beach in
Cox’s Bazar to the vast Sundarbans mangrove forest, home to the elusive
Royal Bengal Tiger. We are a resilient nation, proud of our heritage and
hopeful for the future12.Muslim-majority city, Dhaka ranks third in
South Asia and 39th in the world in terms of GDP. The city’s
history dates back to the first millennium, and it developed into
a provincial capital and commercial center during the Mughal
Empire. For 75 years, Dhaka was the capital of a proto-
industrialized Mughal Bengal, thriviBangladesh, a small and
beautiful country in South Asia, holds a significant place in the hearts of its
people. Our journey to independence was marked by immense sacrifice. In
1971, after a prolonged war, we broke free from Pakistan’s grasp. The
bravery of millions of freedom fighters paved the way for our nation.
On Victory Day, December 16, the Pakistani army surrendered, and we
celebrated our newfound freedom. Another pivotal date is March 26, when
Ziaur Rahman declared our independence from Chittagong. Our
unwavering commitment to language rights led to the establishment
of International Mother Language Day on February 21, celebrated by
more than 180 countries. Bangladesh boasts natural beauty, from the
world’s longest sea beach in Cox’s Bazar to the vast Sundarbans mangrove
forest, home to the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. We are a resilient nation,
proud of our heritage and hopeful for the future 12.ng as a hub for the
muslin trade and one of the most prosperous cities globally. The
Mughal city was aptly named Jahangirnagar (The City of
Jahangir) in honor of the ruling emperor at the time12.
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