Dhaka, Financial center in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
The capital city spans 300 square kilometers along the Buriganga River, containing numerous waterways and commercial districts at 60 meters above sea level.
From 1608 to 1704, Dhaka operated as the Mughal capital of Bengal province, establishing itself as a central point for international trade networks.
The National Museum in Dhaka exhibits collections of Bengali art, archaeological artifacts, and historical documents that represent regional heritage through multiple periods.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange lists over 750 companies and generates 35 percent of Bangladesh's national economic activity through various industrial sectors.
The city produces jamdani muslin textiles through specialized weaving techniques that incorporate geometric patterns and floral designs on fine cotton.
Location: Dhaka Division
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh 1300–1399 Dhaka
Website: https://dscc.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 23.72889,90.39444
Latest update: November 26, 2025 10:46
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
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750 m
Dhakeshwari Temple
805 m
Bangladesh National Museum
965 m
Mausoleum of Three Leaders
538 m
Curzon Hall
777 m
Ramna Kali Temple
571 m
Teacher-Student Centre , University of Dhaka
316 m
Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka
759 m
Hussaini Dalan
773 m
Shoparjito Shadhinota
387 m
Swadhinata Stambha
660 m
Jagannath Hall
34 m
Mausoleum of Kazi Nazrul Islam
689 m
Museum of Independence
698 m
Central Public Library
842 m
Madhur Canteen
356 m
Old High Court Building, Dhaka
891 m
Shahbaz Khan Mosque
607 m
Moder Gorob
311 m
Shahidullah Hall
806 m
Salimullah Muslim Hall
386 m
Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall
971 m
Musa Khan Mosque
679 m
Greek Memorial, Dhaka
379 m
Tagore sculpture controversy
407 m
Dhaka University Playground
582 m
Asiatic Society Heritage Museum
956 m
Abul Barkat Memorial Museum
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