the capital of Bangladesh, in the E central part: capital of Bengal (1608–39; 1660–1704) and of East Pakistan (1949–71); jute and cotton mills; university (1921). Pop: 17 598 228 (2015 est)
Dhaka in American English
(ˈdɑkə; ˈdækə)
capital of Bangladesh, in the WC part: pop. 11,726,000