(2002 est. pop. 8.5 million). Located in central Bangladesh, Dhaka (formerly Dacca) lies on an alluvial terrace above the northern bank of the Buriganga River, which offers access to several of the major regional rivers, including the Brahmaputra, the...

Dhaka (previously Dacca; Bengali: ঢাকা Ḍhākā; IPA: [ɖʱaka]) is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka District. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, has a population of 11...

John Richards is an editor of Inroads and regularly teaches in a small university in Bangladesh. This "letter" was started in Dhaka and completed in Vancouver just in time for publication. I. Observations of a Foreigner This city holds out a...

Dhaka scored her fourth consecutive victory yesterday in the $52,750 Very Subtle Breeders' Cup Handicap. The filly trained by Ben Perkins Jr. had no trouble on the muddy track even though the race was taken off the turf. Settling off the pace...

Dicusses the problems facing the megacity of Dhaka, located in Bangladesh. Examine the challenges facing its residents, including hygiene, sanitation, overcrowding and pollution. Explores what would be required to develop a sustainable city.