Editing Dhaka District

'''Dhaka District''' is an administrative district located in the '''[[Dhaka Division]]''' of '''[[Bangladesh]]'''. It is one of the most densely populated and economically significant districts in the country, encompassing the '''capital city, Dhaka''', which serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Bangladesh.
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== Geography ==

* '''Location:''' Central Bangladesh, within the Dhaka Division.
* '''Boundaries:'''
** North: [[Gazipur District Administration (DC Office) Job Circular|Gazipur District]]
** South: [[Narayanganj District]]
** East: [[Munshiganj District]]
** West: [[Tangail]] and [[Manikganj]] Districts
* '''Area:''' Approximately '''1,464 square kilometers'''.
* The district features a combination of '''urban, suburban, and rural areas''', with major rivers including the '''Buriganga, Shitalakshya, and Dhaleshwari'''.

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== Administrative Subdivisions ==

* Dhaka District is divided into '''upazilas (sub-districts)''' and '''municipalities''', which include:
*# '''[[Dhaka Sadar]]'''
*# '''[[Dhamrai]]'''
*# '''[[Keraniganj]]'''
*# '''[[Nawabganj]]'''
*# '''[[Savar]]'''
*# '''[[Dohar]]'''
* The district also contains '''wards and unions''' that form part of the city corporation and rural administration.

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== Population ==

* '''Estimated Population (2025):''' Over '''14 million'''.
* '''Density:''' Extremely high, especially in the urban and metropolitan areas of Dhaka city.
* '''Demographics:''' Diverse population including various ethnic, linguistic, and socio-economic groups.
* '''Urbanization:''' Majority of the population lives in urban areas, with Dhaka city forming the core of economic and cultural activity.

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== Economy ==

* Dhaka District is the '''economic hub of Bangladesh''', contributing significantly to the country’s '''GDP'''.
* Major sectors include:
** '''Commerce and trade''' (markets, wholesale, and retail)
** '''Industry''' (textiles, garments, manufacturing)
** '''Finance and services''' (banking, IT, government offices)
* The district also hosts '''export processing zones''' and industrial areas supporting national and international trade.

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== Politics and Governance ==

* Part of the '''[[Dhaka Division]]''' in national governance.
* Contains several '''parliamentary constituencies''', including '''[[Dhaka-1]] to [[Dhaka-20]]''', which send representatives to the '''Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament)'''.
* Historically, Dhaka District is a '''politically influential region''', often playing a key role in '''national elections''' and policy-making.

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== Education and Culture ==

* Home to numerous '''educational institutions''', including '''universities, colleges, and schools'''.
* Cultural hub with '''theaters, museums, historical sites''', and '''annual cultural festivals'''.
* Influential in shaping '''media, literature, and arts''' in Bangladesh.

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== Transportation ==

* Major transportation hub with extensive '''road, rail, and air networks'''.
* '''[[Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport]]''' serves as the country’s main international gateway.
* The '''Dhaka-Chittagong highway''' and other arterial roads connect the district to other parts of Bangladesh.

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== Significance ==

* Dhaka District is central to '''Bangladesh’s political, economic, and cultural life'''.
* Serves as the '''seat of the national government''' and the location of most '''embassies, ministries, and corporate headquarters'''.
* Its development and governance are often indicative of '''national trends''' in urban planning, economy, and politics.

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== See Also ==

* '''[[Dhaka Division]]'''
* '''[[Dhaka City]]'''
* '''[[Constituencies of Bangladesh]]'''
* '''[[Bangladesh National Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad)]]'''
* '''[[Bangladesh Awami League]]'''