Dhaka
Dhaka (23.2 million inhabitants): major city of Bangladesh, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.
Last updated: October 2026
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Population | 23.2 million |
| Capital | Yes — national capital |
Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.
Dhaka has a metropolitan population of 23.2 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.
Dhaka is in Bangladesh. It is the national capital of Bangladesh.
Dhaka is the national capital of Bangladesh. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Bangladesh factbook for the wider national picture.