Dhaka.
capital and largest city of Bangladesh
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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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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A crisis is currently centered in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.Well supported7 reports8 developments inside
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Attacks and looting incidents occurred in Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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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
Earlier this month
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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 support2 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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Alliance rallies were held in Dhaka on August 3, 2026.Some support4 reports
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The organizing distribution of smart national identity cards is taking place across several cities in Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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Tarique Rahman held a press conference and met with trade body leaders in Dhaka on September 14, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The government plans to revive Dhaka waterways and the Prime Minister directed authorities on the matter.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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PM directs authorities and oversees DSCC's pilot project for lake renovation in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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BGMEA is establishing a Japan desk in Dhaka and planning a roadshow in Hong Kong to target the Japanese market.Some support1 report
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Comparative urban experience of skyline views between Kolkata and Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Increased gas supply has been provided to the national grid by Petrobangla in Dhaka.Some support2 reports
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Salahuddin Ahmed chaired a coordination meeting in Dhaka to strengthen integrated development for a mega project.Some support1 report
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Nazmul Hossain filed a case in Dhaka on September 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Akhtar Ahmed disclosed information in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited is procuring rolling stock for its MRT Line-1 project.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited operates metro lines and receives financing for infrastructure projects in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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A corruption inquiry led to asset freezing against AKM Enamul Haque Shamim in Dhaka amid money laundering allegations.Some support1 report
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Farjana calls for collective efforts to tackle national crises in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Sanaullah disclosed election plans while in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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War is straining margins for apparel makers and reshaping the global apparel supply chain.Some support4 reports
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Delhi, Dhaka, and Bangkok are identified as large, highly populated, and major cities.Some support1 report
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Tarique Rahman is in Dhaka for meetings concerning agriculture policy.Some support2 reports
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Abdus Salam, a former Election Commission employee, is involved in arrests that took place in Dhaka.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 report3 developments inside
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Dhaka hosts a cultural festival in the city.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A fair was inaugurated in Agargaon, and a Secretary visited stalls in Dhaka on September 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Bangladesh Army operates a legacy fleet of foreign-made tanks in the region, with an injured officer evacuated to a military hospital.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Bangladesh Army headquarters is located in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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Court proceedings took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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Kamrul Ahsan and Munir Ahmed participated in an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dhaka on September 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is holding a rally in Dhaka.Some support1 report
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A state minister made remarks in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries held a workshop in Dhaka to enhance the capacity of the business community.Some support1 report
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Around Dhaka this week
News at the entities that move Dhaka most-
Bangladesh StructuralUS diplomatic pressure and WFP humanitarian aid are deployed in Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya crisis.Moves Dhaka
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Akhtar Ahmed StructuralAkhtar Ahmed signed the amended election rules.Moves Dhaka
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Zara StructuralTheft occurred at a Zara shop located in York on September 28, 2026.Moves Dhaka
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Sheikh Hasina StructuralPolice respond to political gatherings regarding leader's status.Moves Dhaka
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Muhammad Yunus OperationalA meeting was held in Langkawi regarding microcredit efforts, involving Grameen Bank, Mahathir Mohamad, and Muhammad Yunus.Moves Dhaka
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Bhutan OperationalManas National Park borders Bhutan.Moves Dhaka
Connections
The 40 strongest of 666, 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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Abdus Salam Structural
Abdus Salam functions as the DSCC Administrator operating within the jurisdiction of Dhaka.
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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 Division Structural
Dhaka Division functions as the formal administrative area containing the 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 and infrastructure within the geographical limits of Dhaka.
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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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Munshiganj Structural
Relocation projects are shifting economic units from Dhaka to Munshiganj.
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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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Abdul Moyeen Khan Structural
Abdul Moyeen Khan holds a functional role directing city development and cleanliness initiatives in Dhaka.
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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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Muhammad Yunus Operational
Muhammad Yunus actively operated and led the interim government within the city of Dhaka.
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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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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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Nepal Transactional
The government operating from Dhaka provided a specific financial provision of $1 million to Nepal.
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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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New Delhi Transactional
A formal extradition request originating from Dhaka is currently under scrutiny and negotiation with authorities in New Delhi.
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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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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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Arakan Army Operational
The Arakan Army actively engages in political and military interactions with the Bangladeshi state, centered in Dhaka.
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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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Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Structural
Hafiz Uddin Ahmad performs official duties as Speaker/President while based in 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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Ministry of Home Affairs Operational
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued directives and ordered force deployment related to 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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Savar Structural
The functional issues of the capital city extend into and affect the surrounding satellite 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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Bangladesh Army Structural
The Bangladesh Army's headquarters and command structure are physically located within Dhaka, the capital 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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Jamaat-e-Islami Operational
Jamaat-e-Islami bases its activities within the operational context of Dhaka.
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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.
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BMD Shared context
BMD provides environmental forecasts and warnings specific to the Dhaka region.
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Pabna Operational
A direct train service is planned to commence between Pabna and Dhaka, establishing a functional operational link.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
46 events- 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.
- The organizing distribution of smart national identity cards is taking place across several cities in Bangladesh.
- Tarique Rahman held a press conference and met with trade body leaders in Dhaka on September 14, 2026.
- PM directs authorities and oversees DSCC's pilot project for lake renovation in Dhaka.
- BGMEA is establishing a Japan desk in Dhaka and planning a roadshow in Hong Kong to target the Japanese market.
- Comparative urban experience of skyline views between Kolkata and Dhaka.
- Increased gas supply has been provided to the national grid by Petrobangla in Dhaka.
- Salahuddin Ahmed chaired a coordination meeting in Dhaka to strengthen integrated development for a mega project.
- Nazmul Hossain filed a case in Dhaka on September 15, 2026.
- Akhtar Ahmed disclosed information in Dhaka.
- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited is procuring rolling stock for its MRT Line-1 project.
- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited operates metro lines and receives financing for infrastructure projects in Dhaka.
- A corruption inquiry led to asset freezing against AKM Enamul Haque Shamim in Dhaka amid money laundering allegations.
- Farjana calls for collective efforts to tackle national crises in Dhaka.
- Sanaullah disclosed election plans while in Dhaka.
- War is straining margins for apparel makers and reshaping the global apparel supply chain.
- Delhi, Dhaka, and Bangkok are identified as large, highly populated, and major cities.
- Tarique Rahman is in Dhaka for meetings concerning agriculture policy.
- Abdus Salam, a former Election Commission employee, is involved in arrests that took place in Dhaka.
- A fair was inaugurated in Agargaon, and a Secretary visited stalls in Dhaka on September 13, 2026.
- The Bangladesh Army operates a legacy fleet of foreign-made tanks in the region, with an injured officer evacuated to a military hospital.
- The Bangladesh Army headquarters is located in Dhaka.
- Court proceedings took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Kamrul Ahsan and Munir Ahmed participated in an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dhaka on September 12, 2026.
- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is holding a rally in Dhaka.
- The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries held a workshop in Dhaka to enhance the capacity of the business community.
August 2026
8 events- 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.
- Alliance rallies were held in Dhaka on August 3, 2026.
- The government plans to revive Dhaka waterways and the Prime Minister directed authorities on the matter.
- Dhaka South City Corporation is working to transform Dhaka into a modern city and is seeking media cooperation for its development efforts.
- Dhaka hosts a cultural festival in the city.
- A state minister made remarks in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.