Photogallery of Dhaka, Bangladesh

The city of Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. This is a multifaceted and picturesque settlement. Dhaka is a real “melting pot” of different nations. You will understand why the city is often called this way if you visit it. Dhaka is an interesting combination of customs and traditions of different nations that have been living for centuries in this region. Nowadays, the capital of Bangladesh is a colorful megalopolis that is always loud and lively. The city’s population grows every year, and Dhaka is the sixth-largest city in the world at the moment. The first settlement on the territory of modern Dhaka appeared in the 7th century. However, certain historical files assume that there were settlements in this area yet in the 1st century BC. At the beginning of the 7th century, the Buddhist kingdom of Kamarupa existed in this region. According to a legend, the city got its name because of a temple dedicated to goddess Dhakeshwari that was built here. In the 8th century, Dhaka became the capital of the Bengali Kingdom. When a Muslim dynasty established its reign in Dhaka in the 13th – 14th centuries, a new religion, Islam, started spreading quickly in the region. In the 50s of the 18th century, Dhaka together with other cities became a part of British India. At the beginning of the 20th century, local people participated in the national movement and the rebellion against the British colonizers. The main purpose of the rebels was to make their homeland … Read further