Description:
The name Dhaka is derived from the Sanskrit word Dacca, meaning 'the place of the umbrella tree.' The city of Dhaka was founded in 1612 by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh and the capital of the country. The city is known for its traditional textile industry and for its extensive road network. The city has a population of over 10 million people.





