Dhaka

Dhaka Division is Bangladesh’s central administrative and economic heartland, anchored by Dhaka, the national capital and largest city. It covers about 20,509 km² and had a population of more than 44.2 million in the 2022 census, making it the country’s most populous division. The region combines the national government center, major industries, historic river towns, universities, and dense urban growth.

Districts 13

Listed Places 84

Coordinates 23.8103000, 90.4125000

Current Weather

Mainly clear

Temperature26.6°C

Wind Speed6.7 km/h

Updated03:15

Prayer Times

Fajr04:25

Sunrise05:32

Dhuhr12:04

Asr15:30

Maghrib18:36

Isha19:42

Geographic Overview

Coordinates: about 23°42′N, 90°22′E around Dhaka City

Location: Central Bangladesh, spread across the lower Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river system and the country’s most urbanized metropolitan region.

Boundaries

North: Mymensingh Division
South: Barishal and Khulna divisions
East: Chattogram and Sylhet divisions
West: Rajshahi Division
Southwest: Khulna Division

Major Rivers: Buriganga, Shitalakshya, Turag, Balu, Dhaleshwari, Padma, Meghna, Jamuna

Notable Natural Features: Madhupur tract, Padma river belt, Meghna river system, old riverine settlements around Dhaka and Narayanganj

Administrative Structure

Established: 1829

Capital: Dhaka City

Subdivisions: 13 districts, 90 upazilas, 885 unions

Demographics

Population (2022): about 44.2 million

Urban: about 20.75 million

Rural: about 23.45 million

Religion

Muslims: about 93.40%
Hindus: about 6.26%
Christians: about 0.28%
Others: about 0.06%

Languages

Official: Bengali
Urban languages: Bengali with Dhakaiya, regional, and migrant community varieties
Minority and community languages are present through migration and indigenous communities.

Education & Institutions

Dhaka Division is Bangladesh’s largest education, research, medical, and professional training hub.

Universities

University of Dhaka
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
Jahangirnagar University
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET)
Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Jagannath University
National University
Bangladesh Open University

Colleges: Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, Notre Dame College, Government Titumir College, Government Bangla College, Adamjee Cantonment College

Specialized Institutes: Dhaka Medical College, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre

Economy & Culture

Economic Role: Bangladesh’s administrative capital, financial center, and largest consumer and labor market.

Industry: Garments and textiles, finance, information technology, media, pharmaceuticals, construction, logistics, printing, food processing, and light engineering.

Agriculture: Rice, jute, vegetables, fruits, fisheries, and riverine agriculture remain important outside the metropolitan core.