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4 days ago · It passed under British control in 1765 and was constituted a municipality in 1864, but it continued to lose prominence until it was designated the capital of Eastern Bengal and Assam province (1905–12).
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Dhaka was declared the national capital by the Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh in 1972. The post-independence period witnessed rapid growth as Dhaka attracted migrant workers from across rural Bangladesh . 60% of population growth has been due to rural migration. [106]
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Apr 25, 2017 · When the British rule ended in the region the city became part of Pakistan and Dhaka was made the capital of East Bengal in 1947 and East Pakistan in 1956. During the war of independence in 1971, Dhaka suffered extensive damage but finally emerged as the capital of Bangladesh. Contemporary Dhaka
The history of the city goes back to 1610 when it was first established as the provincial capital of Bengal (Bengal, Bihar and Orissa) by the Moghul Subahdar (viceroy), Islam Khan Chisti. It was a major centre for economic activities during the 17th century, attracting traders from around the world, including Europe and Central Asia.
It was founded during the 10th century. It served as the Mughal capital of Bengal from 1608 to 1704.Before coming under British rule in 1765 it was a trading center for British, French, and Dutch colonialism . In 1905 it was again named the capital of Bengal, and in 1956 it became the capital of East Pakistan.
It can be traced to the 1st millennium ad, but it did not rise to prominence until the 17th century, when it served as the Mughal capital of Bengal province. It came under British control in 1765 and was the capital of Eastern Bengal and Assam province (1905–12).
Mar 26, 2021 · Dhaka reflects the trajectory of Bangladesh in the 50 years since independence, on 26 March 1971. At that time it was a small city of a million souls in a poor and underdeveloped nation, after ...
