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Dhakas

Dhakas are residents of Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. The term also refers to the cultural and social identity of people who live in the city and its surrounding metropolitan area. Dhakas form a diverse urban community shaped by centuries of trade and migration.

Dhaka has historical roots dating back to the medieval period and grew into a regional capital during

The Greater Dhaka area is among the most densely populated urban regions in the world, with tens

Dhaka is the political, economic, and cultural heart of Bangladesh. Its garment and textile industries drive

Transportation relies on road networks and river links, with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport serving international traffic.

Challenges include rapid urban growth, housing shortages, traffic congestion, air and water pollution, and flood risk

the
Mughal
era.
In
the
17th
century,
the
city
served
as
the
capital
of
the
Bengal
Subah
under
Mughal
rule,
when
it
was
known
as
Jahangirnagar;
later,
the
modern
name
Dhaka
emerged
in
local
usage.
of
millions
of
people
living
in
the
metropolitan
basin.
The
population
includes
Bengali
Muslims
and
Hindus,
Christians,
and
other
communities,
reflecting
the
city's
urban
and
cosmopolitan
character.
much
of
the
national
economy,
while
services,
education,
media,
and
government
institutions
concentrate
here.
The
city
is
known
for
markets,
historic
sites,
mosques,
universities,
and
cultural
venues.
Ongoing
infrastructure
projects,
including
a
planned
metro
rail
system,
aim
to
alleviate
congestion
and
improve
mobility
in
the
growing
city.
associated
with
the
monsoon
and
climate
change.
City
planners
seek
to
balance
development
with
resilience
and
preservation
of
heritage.