Dhaka Division is a region in Bangladesh.
Cities
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- 1 Dhaka - the frenzied, colorful capital of the nation.
- 2 Dhamrai Upazila
- 3 Gazipur
- Ghuradia
- 4 Gopalgonj
- 5 Manikganj
- 6 Narayanganj - river port that is a major trade center of jute and textiles
- 7 Savar
- 8 Tangail
Other destinations
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- 1 Idrakpur Fort - Mughal fort
- 2 Padma Meghna River Estuarine - water, water everywhere at confluence of Padma and Meghna Rivers
- 3 Sonarong Jora Moth - Hindu site consisting of twin temples
- 4 Sonargaon - former capital during the Mughal era, now filled with many old ruins and buildings
Understand
Dhaka Division is often ignored by tourists who visit the country, but it is filled to the brim with many hidden gems.
Talk
Bengali is universally spoken, with English also being quite common in the larger towns and cities.
Get in
Dhaka has the nation's largest international airport, which has air connections from numerous cities all over the world.
The Dhaka Division can easily be reached by buses and trains from other areas of the country. There is also a land border with India.
Get around
Dhaka is the logical base for any travel within the division. There are buses that will take you practically everywhere in the region.
See
Do
Eat
A huge variety of food is available within the city of Dhaka. Local Bangladeshi cuisine is easily obtainable, along with Chinese, Thai, and other Asian cultures. Grilled chicken with paratha, along with naan are locally famous.
Drink
Stay safe
Go next
Dhaka Division has borders with every other division in Bangladesh. There is also a border with India.