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Dhaka: Capital and largest city of Bangladesh
Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is the ninth-largest and seventh-most densely populated city in the world. Dhaka is a megacity, and has a population of 10.2 million residents as of 2022, and a population of over 22.4 million residents in Dhaka Metropolitan Area. It is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world. Dhaka is the most important cultural, economic, and scientific hub of Eastern South Asia, as well as a major Muslim-majority city. Dhaka ranks third in South Asia and 39th in the world in terms of GDP. Lying on the Ganges Delta, it is bounded by the Buriganga, Turag, Dhaleshwari and Shitalakshya rivers. Dhaka is also the largest Bengali-speaking city in the world.

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Bangladesh Fire: Deadly Blaze in Capital Dhaka Claims 43 Lives, Leaves Many Injured | Oneindia News [Video]

Bangladesh Fire: Deadly Blaze in Capital Dhaka Claims 43 Lives, Leaves Many Injured | Oneindia News

A devastating fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh, originating from a biryani restaurant, claimed 43 lives and left many injured. Survivor Mohammad Altaf recounted a narrow escape, highlighting the heroic..

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