Dhaka, Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh
The vibrant capital of Bangladesh, featuring government buildings and cultural institutions.
📖 About Dhaka
Dhaka, formerly spelled as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world.
Dhaka is an important cultural, economic, and scientific hub of Eastern South Asia. Dhaka ranks fourth in South Asia and 55th in the world in terms of GDP. Lying on the Ganges Delta, it is bounded by the Buriganga, Turag, Dhaleshwari and Shitalakshya rivers. It is also the largest Bengali-speaking city in the world.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$1,344
$96 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
📊 Daily Budget Distribution
Accommodation
$52 per night
Food & Dining
$21 per day
Local Transport
$9 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Dhaka
- Research local customs before traveling
- Compare prices online before booking
- Local food is usually cheaper and more authentic
- Public transportation saves money over taxis
Bangladesh Facts
🏛️ Capital
Dhaka
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
147,570 km²
📞 Phone Code
+880
💰 Currency
Bangladeshi taka
৳ (BDT)
🗺️ Region
Southern Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
3 sites in Bangladesh
Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad, was...
Read More →Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectu...
Read More →The Sundarbans
The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna riv...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Bangladesh
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