By the 21st century, it emerged as a megacity. The Dhaka Stock Exchange has over 750 listed companies. The city hosts over 50 diplomatic missions and the headquarters of BIMSTEC. The citys culture is known for its rickshaws, cuisine, art festivals and religious diversity.

Is Dhaka part of India?

After Mughals, British ruled the region for 200 years until the independence of India. In 1947, Dhaka became the capital of the East Bengal province under the Dominion of Pakistan .Post-independence of Bangladesh (1971–present)YearPop.187269,212188179,0761911125,0001941239,0008 more rows