Editing Dhaka Division

'''Dhaka Division''' is one of the '''eight administrative divisions''' of '''[[Bangladesh]]''', located in the central part of the country. It is the most populous division and serves as a major '''political, economic, and cultural hub''', encompassing the '''capital city, Dhaka'''.
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== Geography ==

* '''Location:''' Central Bangladesh
* '''Boundaries:'''
** North: [[Mymensingh]] and [[Tangail]] districts
** South: [[Munshiganj]], [[Narayanganj]], and [[Chandpur]] districts
** East: [[Comilla]] and [[Brahmanbaria]] districts
** West: [[Pabna]] and [[Rajbari]] districts
* '''Area:''' Approximately '''31,000 square kilometers'''
* Features a mix of '''urban centers, rivers, agricultural lands, and forests'''.

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== Administrative Structure ==
Dhaka Division consists of '''13 districts (zilas)''':

# [[Dhaka]]
# [[Gazipur]]
# [[Manikganj]]
# [[Munshiganj]]
# [[Narayanganj]]
# [[Narsingdi]]
# [[Tangail]]
# [[Faridpur]]
# [[Rajbari]]
# [[Shariatpur]]
# [[Gopalganj]]
# [[Madaripur]]
# [[Kishoreganj]]

* Each district is subdivided into '''upazilas (sub-districts)''' and further into '''unions and wards''' for local governance.

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== Population ==

* '''Estimated Population (2025):''' Over '''50 million''', making it the '''most populous division''' in Bangladesh.
* '''Density:''' Very high in urban districts, particularly Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj.
* '''Demographics:''' Diverse population, with a mixture of ethnic Bengali communities, religious groups, and socio-economic classes.
* '''Urbanization:''' The capital city Dhaka is a major urban center, while other districts have a combination of urban and rural areas.

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== Economy ==

* Dhaka Division is a '''major economic engine''' of Bangladesh.
* Key sectors include:
** '''Industry:''' Textiles, garments, manufacturing, and technology
** '''Trade and Commerce:''' Wholesale, retail, and financial services
** '''Agriculture:''' Rice, jute, vegetables, and fish farming in rural districts
* The division hosts '''export processing zones''', corporate offices, and industrial parks.

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== Politics ==

* Dhaka Division has a '''large number of parliamentary constituencies''', making it politically significant in '''national elections'''.
* '''Dominant political parties:''' Bangladesh Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
* Plays a crucial role in shaping '''government formation and national policies''' due to its population and urban influence.

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== Education and Culture ==

* Home to '''prominent educational institutions''', including universities, colleges, and research centers.
* Cultural significance with '''festivals, literature, music, and theater'''.
* Dhaka city serves as the '''cultural and media hub''' of Bangladesh.

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== Transportation ==

* Dhaka Division has '''extensive road, rail, and air connectivity'''.
* '''Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport''' in Dhaka connects the division nationally and internationally.
* Major highways connect Dhaka Division to other regions, including the '''Dhaka-Chittagong''' and '''Dhaka-Rajshahi''' highways.
* Rivers are used for '''cargo and passenger transport''' in some districts.

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== Significance ==

* Dhaka Division is central to '''Bangladesh’s governance, economy, and culture'''.
* Its population, industrial capacity, and political influence make it '''strategically important''' for the country.
* The division plays a '''key role in national elections''', policymaking, and socio-economic development.

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== See Also ==

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