What is the Capital of Bangladesh?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Bangladesh is Dhaka. Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 169,828,911. The official currency is the Bangladeshi taka and the primary language spoken is Bengali.
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Dhaka at a glance
| Capital city | Dhaka |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh) |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 169,828,911 (8th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+06:00 |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) |
| Calling code | +880 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Bangladesh in context
- Bangladesh covers 147,570 km², making it the 92nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 1,151 people per km² ranks 7th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Myanmar, India.
- With 169,828,911 people, Bangladesh holds about 8.4% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is roughly 3.7% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Bangladesh is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Bangladesh — FAQ
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
Is Dhaka the largest city in Bangladesh?
Yes — Dhaka is both the capital and the largest city of Bangladesh.
What country is Dhaka in?
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh.
What continent is Dhaka in?
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is located in Asia.
Is Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh?
Yes — Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh (official name: People's Republic of Bangladesh).
Dhaka is the capital of which country?
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, in Southern Asia.
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