Interesting facts

1. Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. 2. It is famously known as the "Rickshaw Capital of the World," with hundreds of thousands of cycle rickshaws operating daily. 3. The city is also dubbed the "City of Mosques" due to its thousands of stunning Islamic architectural structures. 4. During the Mughal era, it was known as Jahangirnagar, named after the Emperor Jahangir. 5. Historically, Dhaka was the global center of the exquisite Muslin textile trade. 6. The spelling of the city was officially changed from "Dacca" to "Dhaka" in 1982 to closer match the Bengali pronunciation. 7. It is one of the most densely populated cities on Earth. 8. Ahsan Manzil, also known as the Pink Palace, was the official residential palace of the Nawab of Dhaka. 9. The central monument, Shaheed Minar, honors the martyrs of the 1952 Bengali Language Movement. 10. The Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House) is an architectural masterpiece designed by American architect Louis Kahn. 11. The University of Dhaka was established in 1921 and was historically known as the "Oxford of the East." 12. Dhaka is situated on the banks of the Buriganga River. 13. Lalbagh Fort is a 17th-century Mughal fort complex that remains beautifully incomplete. 14. The Dhakeshwari Temple is a 12th-century Hindu temple and is considered the National Temple of Bangladesh. 15. Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, is celebrated in Dhaka with the Mangal Shobhajatra, a UNESCO recognized cultural heritage parade. 16. Dhaka Division consists of 13 districts (zilas). 17. Hatirjheel is a massive restored lake and park area in the center of the city, serving as both a transport link and a recreation hub. 18. The Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) is famous for its intricate, star-shaped mosaic tilework. 19. Bangladesh's booming readymade garment (RMG) industry is heavily centered around the Dhaka and Gazipur areas. 20. The Dhaka Metro Rail, opened in 2022, is the first-ever rapid transit system in Bangladesh.