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In history, it is often believed that Raja Ballal Sen of the Sen Dynasty of Bengal founded the Dhakeshwari Temple in the 12th century to mark the place of his birth and to pay tribute to the patron goddess of this region. The name Dhaka is believed to have originated from Dhakeshwari in the same way
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visited Dhaka in 1624 and stayed in the city for a week, four years before he became emperor in 1628. Dhaka became one of the richest and greatest cities in the world during the early period of Bengal Subah (1610-1717). The prosperity of Dhaka reached its peak during the administration of governor
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was established following the successful quelling of the mutiny. It bestowed privileges on the Dhaka Nawab Family, which dominated the city's political and social elite. In 1885, the Dhaka State Railway was opened with a 144 km metre gauge (1000 mm) rail line connecting
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of the world, growing at 1.94% rate since prior count, compared with national average of 1.22%. However, national figures may include data skewing expatriation of male labor force as gender ratio is skewed towards females.
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in 1564. By winning the grace of the Afghan chieftain, Isa Khan gradually increased his strength and status and by 1571, the Mughal Court designated him as the ruler of Bhati. Mughal histories, mainly the
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was in charge of the city. The Naib Nazim was the deputy governor of Bengal. He also dealt with the upkeep of the Mughal Navy. The Naib Nazim was in charge of the Dhaka Division, which included Dhaka,
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title to Zamindar Kalinarayan Roy Chowdhury who oversaw the Bhawal estate. At its peak, the estate comprised over 1,500 square kilometer, which included 2,274 villages and around 55,000 villagers.
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On the southern side the notable township was Fatehabad located by a stream known as the Dead Padma, which was 32 kilometres (20 mi) from the main channel of the Padma River. Sultan
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was enlisted to design the Dhaka Assembly, which was originally intended to be the federal parliament of Pakistan and later became independent Bangladesh's parliament. The
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Dhaka's name is said to refer to the dhak tree, once common in the area, or to Dhakeshwari ("The Hidden Goddess"), whose shrine is located in the western part of the city.
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Census figures for 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2022 are from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Population Census Wing. The 2022 Census figures are based on preliminary results.
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in Faridpur during the early 19th century. The Faridpur District was established by the British in 1786. The Faridpur Subdivision was a part of Dacca Division in the
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in Bhati. Keeping in view the theatre of warfare between the Baro-Bhuiyans and the Mughals, the Baharistan-i-Ghaibi mentions the limits of the area bounded by the
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The history of urban settlements in the area of modern-day Dhaka dates to the first millennium. The region was part of the ancient district of
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Dhaka became the capital of the Mughal province of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa in 1610 with a jurisdiction covering modern-day Bangladesh and
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Richard Maxwell Eaton (1996), The Rise of Islam and the Bengal Frontier, 1204-1760, page 202, University of California Press
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Historical Background for the Establishment of Naib-Nazimship (Deputy Governorship for the four Divisions of Subah Bangla),
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was established in 1956 to coordinate the city's development. The first master plan for the city was drawn up in 1959. The
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Dhaka's fortunes changed in the early 20th century. British neglect of Dhaka's urban development was overturned with the
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pronunciation. The post-independence period witnessed rapid growth as Dhaka attracted migrant workers from across rural
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in 1905, which restored Dhaka's status as a regional capital. The city became the seat of government for
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in Fatehabad during his reign in the early 15th century. Fatehabad continued to be a mint town of the
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Note: * revised area and its population after excluding the districts transferred to the new
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carved out an independent principality in the Bhati region comprising a part of greater
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Bengal became the economic engine of the Mughal Empire. Dhaka played a key role in the
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was the first Mughal governor to reside in the city. Khan named it "Jahangir Nagar" (
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Kraas, Frauke; Aggarwal, Surinder; Coy, Martin; Mertins, Günter, eds. (2013).
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in the city, particularly in the financial and textile manufacturing sectors.
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was built. The mill produced jute goods which were in high demand during the
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invasion. It was only after his death, when the region went totally under
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districts (collectively known as Greater Faridpur). It was included in
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Athens got its name from Athena, the patron goddess of the Greek city.
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The origins of the name Dhaka are uncertain. It may derive from the
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NASA animation showing the urban growth of Dhaka from 1972 to 2001.
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for a watch station; or it is the same as Davaka, mentioned in the
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Dhaka Division borders every other division in the country except
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declared the city as the legislative capital under the
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in Assam Valley Division. The province was bordered by
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during the inauguration of the Bengal capital in 1610.
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was opened on 28 April 1954. The first local airline
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East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act of 1950
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Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh
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Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh
3630: 3577: 3524: 3491: 3428: 3350: 3282: 3230: 1080:The development of the "real city" began after the 558:rule, the centre moved to the historic district of 476:dialect called Dhaka Bhasa; or Dhakka, used in the 341: 323: 305: 295: 278: 270: 262: 255: 247: 239: 232: 224: 216: 211: 203: 198: 180: 169: 164: 148: 140: 122: 50: 2719:"Part II: Formulation of Urban and Transport Plan" 2572:. Tusher.kobiraj.com. 18 July 2013. Archived from 1147:established a medical research centre (now called 1116:, was opened in 1966. Estonian-American architect 963:through Dhaka. The city later became a hub of the 863:. The Dutch map of Van den Brouck described it as 804:, Bangladesh) until it was abolished according to 448:tree, which was once common in the area, or from 2659:"How politics and architecture blended in Dhaka" 1840:Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh 871:saint Shah Fariduddin Masud, a follower of the 472:Some references also say it was derived from a 2818:"Dhaka: fastest growing megacity in the world" 2778:"Rapid Urban Growth and Poverty in Dhaka City" 2027: 2025: 3197: 3001: 2864: 1838:. In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). 1829: 1827: 1190:Dhaka Division consisted before 2015 of four 1084:. After partition, Dhaka became known as the 781:to the British side, the last Nawab lost the 628:refers to the low-lying regions of Bengal as 488:as an eastern frontier kingdom. According to 8: 2623: 2621: 1002:in Chittagong Division; Rajshahi, Dinajpur, 988:Eastern Bengal and Assam Legislative Council 788:In the northern part of the Dhaka division, 542:. In the sixth century, forts were built in 2080:Dhaka City Corporation (5 September 2006). 726:. The city was founded during the reign of 656:to the east; Alapsingh pargana (in present 632:This region includes the Bhagirathi to the 3204: 3190: 3182: 3025: 3008: 2994: 2986: 2871: 2857: 2849: 1212: 546:which continued to be used as late as the 207:20,508.8 km (7,918.5 sq mi) 47: 2596:"Eastern Bengal and Assam - Encyclopedia" 2370: 2368: 1158:in 1971, the country had four divisions: 562:, the regional administrative hub of the 967:. The electricity supply began in 1901. 2509:"Rare 1857 reports on Bengal uprisings" 1690: 340: 322: 294: 277: 254: 231: 210: 197: 163: 147: 139: 121: 86: 71: 2669:from the original on 28 September 2022 2639:from the original on 28 September 2022 1124:connected the city to regional towns. 982:. The partition was the brainchild of 636:is Bhati, while others include Hijli, 2731:from the original on 12 February 2018 2274:from the original on 8 September 2023 2161: 2159: 496:, the region was originally known as 304: 269: 261: 246: 238: 223: 215: 202: 179: 168: 27:Administrative division of Bangladesh 7: 2886: 2828:from the original on 19 January 2022 2699:from the original on 6 November 2022 2606:from the original on 23 October 2022 2550:from the original on 10 October 2017 2353:from the original on 5 December 2014 2248:from the original on 21 October 2019 2118:from the original on 8 February 2015 2061:from the original on 16 January 2013 1979:from the original on 2 February 2015 1929:Ayan, Anindya J. (28 January 2018). 1907:from the original on 10 October 2017 750:of Bengal. It was the centre of the 597:and another Afghan chieftain helped 2798:from the original on 18 August 2016 2521:from the original on 5 January 2017 2317:Megacities: Our Global Urban Future 2238:[Isa Khar Qobor Gazipure]. 2232:Sharif Ahmad Shamim (19 Nov 2017). 1875:from the original on 14 August 2022 1092:. This was formalized in 1962 when 2776:Hossain, Shahadat (January 2008). 2343:"Travel – Saving Dhaka's heritage" 1943:from the original on 15 April 2023 1699:"List of Divisional Commissioners" 1154:After independence, Following the 1145:Southeast Asia Treaty Organization 25: 2879:Places adjacent to Dhaka Division 2785:Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology 2757:from the original on 31 July 2017 1998:Chowdhury, A.M. (23 April 2007). 946:, Dhaka witnessed revolts by the 668:made them submit in the reign of 3273: 3213: 3157: 3139: 3121: 3103: 3085: 3067: 3049: 3031: 2951: 2934: 2926: 2909: 2082:"Pre-Mughal Dhaka (before 1608)" 2037:Dhaka: Smiriti Bismiritir Nogori 2010:from the original on 16 May 2019 1135:began flights between Dhaka and 1122:East Pakistan Helicopter Service 952:Direct rule by the British crown 769:Under the Nawabs of Bengal, the 315: 314: 127: 73: 1850:from the original on 2015-07-01 1813:from the original on 2022-09-25 1765:from the original on 2022-08-13 998:, Noakhali, Chittagong and the 492:written by a Kashmiri Brahman, 257:GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values) 2440:Apurba Jahangir (2016-05-13). 2382:; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). 1026:in Surma Valley Division; and 1010:in Rajshahi Division; Sylhet, 1: 2952: 2910: 2394:Asiatic Society of Bangladesh 2294:Asiatic Society of Bangladesh 2186:Asiatic Society of Bangladesh 2108:"From Jahangirnagar to Dhaka" 1844:Asiatic Society of Bangladesh 722:. This province was known as 684:was buried in the village of 660:) and Baniachang (in greater 581:became fiercely independent. 462:which was played by order of 234:GDP (Nominal, 2015 US dollar) 2935: 2927: 1006:, Rangpur, Bogra, Pabna and 965:Eastern Bengal State Railway 422:to the east and south-east, 2665:(Opinion). 20 August 2018. 2629:"Out of place, out of time" 1931:"History of Dhaka's origin" 1660: 1657: 1654: 1648: 1631: 1628: 1625: 1619: 1601: 1598: 1595: 1589: 1571: 1568: 1565: 1559: 1541: 1538: 1535: 1529: 1511: 1508: 1505: 1499: 1481: 1478: 1475: 1469: 1451: 1448: 1445: 1439: 1421: 1418: 1415: 1409: 1391: 1388: 1385: 1379: 1361: 1358: 1355: 1349: 1331: 1328: 1325: 1319: 1301: 1298: 1295: 1289: 1271: 1268: 1265: 1259: 706:, including the modern-day 577:(1564–1575), the nobles of 390:of the Dhaka Division, the 266:$ 349.3 billion (2023) 243:$ 104.7 billion (2023) 228:2,200/km (5,600/sq mi) 3697: 1156:independence of Bangladesh 523: 183:Parliamentary constituency 29: 18:Dhaka Division, Bangladesh 3271: 3023: 2884: 2138:"A tale of Baro-Bhuiyans" 1102:world's largest jute mill 972:first partition of Bengal 930:Dhaka was the capital of 534:, which was ruled by the 367: 87: 72: 63: 2320:. Springer. p. 60. 2234: 2178:; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). 2144:. Dhaka. 5 December 2014 1900:Encyclopaedia Britannica 1186:Administrative divisions 976:Eastern Bengal and Assam 932:Eastern Bengal and Assam 917:Eastern Bengal and Assam 825:Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah 54: 30:Not to be confused with 3681:Divisions of Bangladesh 3224:districts of Bangladesh 3017:Divisions of Bangladesh 2751:"Dhaka Population 2020" 2244:(in Bengali). Gazipur. 2055:Encyclopædia Britannica 1245:Population 2022 census 1151:) in the city in 1960. 1141:Dhaka Improvement Trust 1016:Khasi and Jaintia Hills 923:between 1905 and 1912. 748:proto-industrialisation 648:River in the west, the 601:to obtain an estate in 426:to the north-east, and 376:administrative division 271: • Per capita 248: • Per capita 172:Divisional Commissioner 2235:ঈশা খাঁর কবর গাজীপুরে! 2039:. Anannya. p. 94. 1110:Intercontinental hotel 1077: 939: 841:Haweli Mahal Fatehabad 752:muslin trade in Bengal 699: 484:pillar inscription of 45:Division in Bangladesh 40:Dhaka City Corporation 2491:global.britannica.com 1834:Sajahan Miah (2012). 1075: 944:Indian mutiny of 1857 938:between 1905 and 1912 929: 887:led the conservative 743:with 900,000 people. 694: 593:. During that period 583:Sulaiman Khan Karrani 400:second level division 79:Location of Dhaka in 2442:"The Haunted Estate" 2270:. 7 September 2023. 2168:"Bara Bhuiyans, The" 2166:Abdul Karim (2012). 1401:Narayanganj District 1311:Kishoreganj District 1139:on 6 June 1954. The 1129:Dhaka Stock Exchange 843:during the reign of 764:The City of Jahangir 324:Notable sports teams 225: • Density 3493:Mymensingh Division 3284:Chittagong Division 2973:Chittagong Division 2943:Chittagong Division 2896:Mymensingh Division 2576:on 16 February 2015 2341:Shay, Christopher. 1967:"Islam Khan Chisti" 1842:(Second ed.). 1671:Mymensingh Division 1611:Shariatpur District 1371:Munshiganj District 1214: 1196:Mymensingh Division 1160:Chittagong Division 994:in Dacca Division; 961:Port of Narayanganj 895:established by the 771:Naib Nazim of Dhaka 658:Mymensingh District 625:Baharistan-i-Ghaibi 591:Mymensingh district 434:to the south-west. 420:Chittagong Division 412:Mymensingh Division 410:. It is bounded by 103: /  2822:The World from PRX 2514:The Times of India 1551:Madaripur District 1521:Gopalganj District 1431:Narsingdi District 1341:Manikganj District 1213: 1180:foreign investment 1162:, Dacca Division, 1082:partition of India 1078: 940: 897:East India Company 839:, it was named as 700: 652:in the south, the 640:, Chandradwip and 573:At the end of the 240: • Total 217: • Total 204: • Total 3663: 3662: 3526:Rajshahi Division 3179: 3178: 3174: 3173: 2983: 2982: 2978: 2977: 2921:Rajshahi Division 2635:. 26 March 2019. 2378:; Miah, Sajahan; 2327:978-90-481-3417-5 2174:; Miah, Sajahan; 2033:Mamoon, Muntassir 1756:bbs.portal.gov.bd 1667: 1666: 1491:Faridpur District 1208:Faridpur Division 1192:city corporations 1168:Rajshahi Division 1114:William B. 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Index

Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Dhaka District
Greater Dhaka
Dhaka City Corporation
Division
Location of Dhaka in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
24°10′N 90°25′E / 24.167°N 90.417°E / 24.167; 90.417
Bangladesh
Dhaka
Divisional Commissioner
Parliamentary constituency
Jatiya Sangsad
70 seats
GDP (Nominal, 2015 US dollar)
GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values)
Time zone
UTC+6
BST
ISO 3166 code
HDI
Dhaka Dominators
Dhaka Metropolis
Dhaka Division
dhakadiv.gov.bd
Bengali
administrative division
Bangladesh
Dhaka
capital city

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