Dhaka.
capital and largest city of Bangladesh
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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India and China are driving urban growth trends in major metropolitan areas.Some support1 report
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Protest leaders met in Dhaka regarding port issues while DP World operates a new container terminal.Some support1 report
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Gary Barker discussed the root causes of violence in Dhaka in 2009.Some support1 report
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Mohammad Ali inaugurated a new bank branch in Dhaka aimed at supporting economic development.Some support1 report
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The cabinet officially approved the relocation of the Secretariat from Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Masud shared developments with the Election Commission, which held talks at Masud's office in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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PM Tarique Rahman directed the Dhaka City Corporation to expand greening activities, and the DC was thanked for her sincere efforts.Some support1 report
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Minister Ishraque Hossain was in Dhaka during an anti-drug raid.Well supported3 reports
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Houthi attacks near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have led to flight restrictions affecting travel to Dhaka.Well supported3 reports
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Targeted violence and atrocities against minority communities were reported in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The Home Minister reports on law and order progress in Bangladesh, covering the Smart Policing project in Dhaka, river erosion displacement, and police efforts against crime.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Arson attacks occurred in Dhaka and Mirpur, coinciding with reports of militant activities and commentary from officials.Some support1 report
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A Dutch delegation met in Dhaka to discuss a potential Free Trade Agreement with the EU.Some support1 report
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Bdtask Limited, a Bangladeshi IT company, is streamlining operations in Dhaka while keeping data hosted within the country's data centers.Some support1 report
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Dhaka announced it will take legal action against accusers.Some support1 report
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A consortium, including Fujita and Mitsubishi, is executing an airport expansion project in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Stable ties between Dhaka and Kathmandu are vital for India's Northeast connectivity, while China's engagement boosts Kathmandu's diplomatic leverage.Some support1 report
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BNP affiliates were involved in crime in Munshiganj, while Tarique Rahman addressed misconduct in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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A joint workshop was held in Dhaka involving various bodies, including ICAO and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, to discuss aviation development.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Khan, representing the LPG traders association, announced specific demands in Dhaka today.Some support1 report
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Consumers in Dhaka are currently facing shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Poverty and high education costs drive early marriage and dropout, compounded by poor road access in several regions.Some support1 report
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Dhaka South City Corporation is working to transform Dhaka into a modern city and is seeking media cooperation for its development efforts.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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DSCC cleared encroachments and decorated walls in Dhaka.Some support2 reports
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The Prime Minister held a meeting in Dhaka on October 7, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Taskina Yeasmin works in the Dhaka Bureau.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs contributed proposals to government initiatives while operating in Dhaka, under the direction of the Prime Minister.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Zahed Ur Rahman is the Prime Minister's adviser.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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A crisis is currently centered in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.Well supported7 reports9 developments inside
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Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is currently grappling with severe air pollution issues, prompting local researchers to publish findings on the impact.Some support2 reports
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Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party held demonstrations in Dhaka challenging the ruling government's legitimacy.Some support1 report
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The DSE office, involving Mominul Islam, is located in Dhaka.Some support2 reports
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A UN report warns of sea-level rise threats, placing coastal cities including Dhaka, Mumbai, and Kolkata at risk.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Attacks and looting incidents occurred in Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 28, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Government plans to ease traffic congestion in Dhaka.Well supported5 reports
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Terror threat in Dhaka extends beyond city limits.Some support1 report
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Police are conducting operations in Dhaka today.Some support1 report
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City corporations in Dhaka are ignoring drainage plans into the Balu River, leading to infrastructure neglect.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is traveling to Dhaka, utilizing international transit hubs like Dubai and New York.Some support1 report
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Tarique Rahman and others led prayers and attended the main Eid-ul-Azha congregation in Eidgah on May 28, 2026.Well supported5 reports
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Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, was mentioned on May 28, 2026.Well supported69 reports5 developments inside
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A minister announced a policy while in Dhaka.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The headquarters of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal are located in Dhaka.Some support3 reports
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A former member of the National Citizen Party was accused of defamatory posts against the prime minister in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Tahmina Begum presented figures in Dhaka, while Md Jahirul Islam is the Director General of DNCRP in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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State institutions in Dhaka are currently facing scrutiny.Some support1 report
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Dhaka is the center of an identity dispute concerning shared history and legacy between Bangladesh and Pakistan.Some support1 report
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Growers are sending their produce to the wholesale markets located in Dhaka.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Vegetables are being transported from Khulna, Manikganj, and Panchagarh to wholesale markets in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is discussed in the context of urban issues extending into satellite cities like Savar.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Sirajul Islam sought ICU beds in Dhaka while patients traveled from Kushtia for medical care at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital.Some support1 report
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Police increased patrols in Dhaka following explosions and fire.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bomb exploded outside the Supreme Court in Dhaka while police conducted drives in the capital.Some support1 report
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Protests erupt in Dhaka against government fuel price hikes, questioning Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation's profits.Some support2 reports
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Researchers tested plastic road material in Rockwall and evaluated a plastic road made with plastic in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Reports compiled from retail markets in Dhaka regarding market conditions.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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A study of factories in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was conducted, with the findings being reported to Reuters by Judd.Some support1 report
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Former CTTC chief Md Asaduzzaman operated in Dhaka after being taken from his institution in Gazipur.Some support1 report
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Protests in Dhaka and Bogura are underway regarding a teacher's missing child, involving the National Citizen Party.Some support1 report
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Global assemblies and political meetings convened across Cape Town, Yaoundé, and Dhaka on September 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Dhaka this week
News at the entities that move Dhaka most-
Tarique Rahman StructuralTarique Rahman directed Ishraque Hossain to resign while the minister was involved in an armed anti-drug operation.Moves Dhaka
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Zara StructuralZara operates locally through a JV with Inditex, while UNIQLO competes against established apparel retailers.Moves Dhaka
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Bangladesh StructuralMRM made statements on India, Israel, Iran, and cautioned regarding the situation in Bangladesh.Moves Dhaka
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Sheikh Hasina StructuralSaima, daughter of Sheikh Hasina, applied for the WHO regional director post using the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Moves Dhaka
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Muhammad Yunus OperationalMuhammad Yunus traveled from Doha on a flight operated by Qatar Airways on October 13, 2026.Moves Dhaka
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Bhutan OperationalBangladesh, Bhutan, and Afghanistan are strengthening trade ties while discussing barriers and port restrictions.Moves Dhaka
Connections
The 40 strongest of 692, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bangladesh Structural
Dhaka functions as the official administrative and political capital city of Bangladesh.
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Sheikh Hasina Structural
Dhaka serves as the central political and legal jurisdiction for Sheikh Hasina's career and current legal proceedings.
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Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Structural
The airport functions as the primary international gateway serving the capital city of Dhaka.
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Dhaka South City Corporation Structural
The Dhaka South City Corporation is the administrative body responsible for managing urban services, infrastructure, and regulation within the geographical limits of Dhaka.
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Tarique Rahman Structural
Tarique Rahman operates his governmental duties and directs policy from his office in Dhaka.
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Abdus Salam Structural
Abdus Salam functions as the DSCC Administrator operating within the jurisdiction of Dhaka.
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Dhaka Division Structural
Dhaka Division functions as the formal administrative area containing the city of Dhaka.
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Munshiganj Structural
Relocation projects are shifting economic units from Dhaka to Munshiganj.
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Nepal Transactional
The government operating from Dhaka provided a specific financial provision of $1 million to Nepal.
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Abdul Moyeen Khan Structural
Abdul Moyeen Khan holds a functional role directing city development and cleanliness initiatives in Dhaka.
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Islamic Development Bank Structural
The Islamic Development Bank provides financial and technical support for urban development projects in Dhaka.
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Muhammad Yunus Operational
Muhammad Yunus actively held a leadership role in Dhaka, and his presence and actions there have led to subsequent legal and urban planning scrutiny.
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Saidur Rahman Structural
Saidur Rahman holds the functional role of Director of Kurmitola Multicare Specialized Hospital, based in Dhaka.
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Zara Structural
Dhaka acts as a production hub, supplying T-shirts directly to Zara stores.
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Telegram Transactional
Authorities operating within Dhaka ordered the shutdown of the Telegram platform.
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Cox's Bazar Operational
Dhaka and Cox's Bazar are functionally connected by a major transport corridor and railway infrastructure.
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Bhutan Operational
High-level diplomatic and state interactions are observed, including a foreign secretary visit and a royal transit.
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Bhola Operational
The functional link between the two locations is maintained through river transport, market activity (Dhaka buyers purchasing hilsa from Bhola), and demographic pressures like erosion and migration.
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executive committee Shared context
The executive committee operates within Dhaka, actively overseeing and mitigating the city's environmental risks, such as waterlogging.
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New Delhi Operational
Dhaka and New Delhi maintain active diplomatic relations, engaging in negotiations and discussions on political and border issues.
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Arakan Army Operational
The Arakan Army actively engages in political and military interactions with the Bangladeshi state, centered in Dhaka.
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Amar Bangladesh Party Structural
The Amar Bangladesh Party utilizes Dhaka as a major operational and demonstration hub for its functions.
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Akhtar Ahmed Structural
Akhtar Ahmed serves in a senior administrative capacity within the governmental structure of Dhaka.
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Padma Structural
The region of Dhaka relies on surface water sources, including the Padma River, due to groundwater depletion.
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Ganges Structural
River erosion from the Ganges forces migration into the city of Dhaka.
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World Health Organization Structural
Dhaka's water quality standards are functionally dependent on the guidelines established by the World Health Organization.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Active diplomatic and operational engagement exists between Dhaka and Saudi Arabia, evidenced by reciprocal visits and current flight restrictions.
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cabinet Structural
The Cabinet exercises administrative authority over government functions located in Dhaka.
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Pirojpur Operational
Pirojpur supplies agricultural produce to wholesale markets in Dhaka, establishing a direct economic supply chain.
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Bangladesh Army Structural
The Bangladesh Army's headquarters and command structure are physically located within Dhaka, the capital city.
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Md Abdus Salam Operational
Md Abdus Salam holds a current administrative role as the DSCC administrator within the functional context of Dhaka.
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Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Structural
Hafiz Uddin Ahmad performs his official duties as Speaker/President while based in Dhaka, the capital city.
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Beijing Operational
High-level talks between leaders of Dhaka and Beijing focused on cooperation regarding the Teesta River.
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Rangamati Operational
Fish from Rangamati markets are supplied to wholesale markets in Dhaka.
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Ministry of Home Affairs Operational
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued directives and ordered force deployment related to Dhaka.
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Savar Structural
The functional issues of the capital city extend into and affect the surrounding satellite city.
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Abu Zafar Operational
Abu Zafar functions as a ministerial official overseeing welfare programs within the administrative districts of Dhaka.
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Masud Operational
Masud performs official regulatory and public functions within Dhaka, influencing the local capital market.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Structural
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare operates within the geographic area of Dhaka and develops public health policies targeting the city.
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Ministry of Water Resources Operational
The Ministry of Water Resources coordinates cleanup and resource management efforts within the urban area of Dhaka.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
24 events- India and China are driving urban growth trends in major metropolitan areas.
- Protest leaders met in Dhaka regarding port issues while DP World operates a new container terminal.
- Gary Barker discussed the root causes of violence in Dhaka in 2009.
- Mohammad Ali inaugurated a new bank branch in Dhaka aimed at supporting economic development.
- The cabinet officially approved the relocation of the Secretariat from Dhaka.
- Masud shared developments with the Election Commission, which held talks at Masud's office in Dhaka.
- PM Tarique Rahman directed the Dhaka City Corporation to expand greening activities, and the DC was thanked for her sincere efforts.
- Minister Ishraque Hossain was in Dhaka during an anti-drug raid.
- Houthi attacks near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have led to flight restrictions affecting travel to Dhaka.
- Arson attacks occurred in Dhaka and Mirpur, coinciding with reports of militant activities and commentary from officials.
- A Dutch delegation met in Dhaka to discuss a potential Free Trade Agreement with the EU.
- Bdtask Limited, a Bangladeshi IT company, is streamlining operations in Dhaka while keeping data hosted within the country's data centers.
- Dhaka announced it will take legal action against accusers.
- A consortium, including Fujita and Mitsubishi, is executing an airport expansion project in Dhaka.
- Stable ties between Dhaka and Kathmandu are vital for India's Northeast connectivity, while China's engagement boosts Kathmandu's diplomatic leverage.
- BNP affiliates were involved in crime in Munshiganj, while Tarique Rahman addressed misconduct in Dhaka.
- Khan, representing the LPG traders association, announced specific demands in Dhaka today.
- Consumers in Dhaka are currently facing shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
- Poverty and high education costs drive early marriage and dropout, compounded by poor road access in several regions.
- DSCC cleared encroachments and decorated walls in Dhaka.
- The Prime Minister held a meeting in Dhaka on October 7, 2026.
- Taskina Yeasmin works in the Dhaka Bureau.
- Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is currently grappling with severe air pollution issues, prompting local researchers to publish findings on the impact.
- Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party held demonstrations in Dhaka challenging the ruling government's legitimacy.
September 2026
22 events- The Home Minister reports on law and order progress in Bangladesh, covering the Smart Policing project in Dhaka, river erosion displacement, and police efforts against crime.
- The DSE office, involving Mominul Islam, is located in Dhaka.
- A UN report warns of sea-level rise threats, placing coastal cities including Dhaka, Mumbai, and Kolkata at risk.
- Attacks and looting incidents occurred in Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 28, 2026.
- Terror threat in Dhaka extends beyond city limits.
- Police are conducting operations in Dhaka today.
- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is traveling to Dhaka, utilizing international transit hubs like Dubai and New York.
- The headquarters of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal are located in Dhaka.
- A former member of the National Citizen Party was accused of defamatory posts against the prime minister in Dhaka.
- Tahmina Begum presented figures in Dhaka, while Md Jahirul Islam is the Director General of DNCRP in Dhaka.
- State institutions in Dhaka are currently facing scrutiny.
- Dhaka is the center of an identity dispute concerning shared history and legacy between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
- Vegetables are being transported from Khulna, Manikganj, and Panchagarh to wholesale markets in Dhaka.
- Sirajul Islam sought ICU beds in Dhaka while patients traveled from Kushtia for medical care at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital.
- Police increased patrols in Dhaka following explosions and fire.
- Bomb exploded outside the Supreme Court in Dhaka while police conducted drives in the capital.
- Protests erupt in Dhaka against government fuel price hikes, questioning Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation's profits.
- Researchers tested plastic road material in Rockwall and evaluated a plastic road made with plastic in Dhaka.
- A study of factories in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was conducted, with the findings being reported to Reuters by Judd.
- Former CTTC chief Md Asaduzzaman operated in Dhaka after being taken from his institution in Gazipur.
- Protests in Dhaka and Bogura are underway regarding a teacher's missing child, involving the National Citizen Party.
- Global assemblies and political meetings convened across Cape Town, Yaoundé, and Dhaka on September 19, 2026.
August 2026
5 events- Dhaka South City Corporation is working to transform Dhaka into a modern city and is seeking media cooperation for its development efforts.
- Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Zahed Ur Rahman is the Prime Minister's adviser.
- A minister announced a policy while in Dhaka.
- Growers are sending their produce to the wholesale markets located in Dhaka.
- Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is discussed in the context of urban issues extending into satellite cities like Savar.
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July 2026
4 events- The Ministry of Religious Affairs contributed proposals to government initiatives while operating in Dhaka, under the direction of the Prime Minister.
- A crisis is currently centered in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.
- City corporations in Dhaka are ignoring drainage plans into the Balu River, leading to infrastructure neglect.
- Reports compiled from retail markets in Dhaka regarding market conditions.
June 2026
5 events- Targeted violence and atrocities against minority communities were reported in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- A joint workshop was held in Dhaka involving various bodies, including ICAO and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, to discuss aviation development.
- Government plans to ease traffic congestion in Dhaka.
- Tarique Rahman and others led prayers and attended the main Eid-ul-Azha congregation in Eidgah on May 28, 2026.
- Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, was mentioned on May 28, 2026.