Water is deeply tied to the geography and history of the region.
* **Buriganga River:** The historic, bustling river on which Dhaka was founded, serving as a major thoroughfare for trade and transit. * **Turag River:** Bordering the northern limits of the city. * **Urban Lakes:** Hatirjheel, Dhanmondi Lake, and Gulshan Lake are critical wetlands that have been transformed into recreational waterways, helping to manage urban drainage and provide ecological balance.