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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"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

Dhaka has formally requested Hasina's extradition -- a request New Delhi has said is "under examination".

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides hit large parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Nevertheless, the rapprochement between Dhaka and Delhi is not as expected and there are continuing irritants in the bilateral relationship.

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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