Dhaka

or Dac·ca

[ dak-uh, dah-kuh ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Bangladesh, in the central part.

Dhaka

/ ˈdækə /

noun

1. 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: 12 560 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

As the host nation, they should have been playing Scotland in the tournament's opening match in front of a packed-out stadium in Dhaka.

From BBC

“India is waiting and watching developments in Bangladesh, taking note of statements emanating from Dhaka representing both official views and views expressed by prominent individuals,” an Indian official told the BBC on condition of anonymity.

From BBC

Her continued presence in India has also complicated Delhi's efforts to build a strong relationship with the new interim government in Dhaka.

From BBC

She’s originally from Dhaka in Bangladesh but grew up in Italy, wears Western clothes and speaks fluent Italian.

From BBC

From Thursday, some 60 factories outside Dhaka are expected to be closed because of worker unrest.

From BBC