Dhaka

American

[dak-uh, dah-kuh] / ˈdæk ə, ˈdɑ kə /

Or Dacca

noun

a city in and the capital of Bangladesh, in the central part.

Dhaka British

/ ˈdækə /

noun

the capital of Bangladesh, in the E central part: capital of Bengal (1608–39; 1660–1704) and of East Pakistan (1949–71); jute and cotton mills; university (1921). Pop: 12 560 000 (2005 est)

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Dhaka

"If Bangladesh fails to strike free-trade agreements after the end of the preferential trade regime, the country may risk losing competitiveness," said Dhaka University professor Selim Raihan.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

The 78-year-old fled Dhaka as tens of thousands of demonstrators held protests and stormed government buildings, including her official residence, plunging the country of more than 170 million into crisis.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

India's efforts to rebuild ties with Bangladesh's new government are complicated by the continued presence in Delhi of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, whose extradition Dhaka has sought.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Services now operate between Kolkata and Dhaka, and between Dhaka and Agartala.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Amit picks me up at Dhaka International Airport, looking sharp in a banker's suit and tie.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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