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The urban population rose to 20% in 1991 and to 24% by 2001. In 2011, Bangladesh had an urban population of 28% and the rate of urban population growth was estimated at 2.8%. [3] At this growth rate, Bangladesh's urban population would reach 79 million or 42% of the population by 2035. The urban centers of Bangladesh have a combined area of ...
Dhaka (Bengali: ঢাকা), formerly known as Dacca, [1] is the capital of Bangladesh. [2] It is the ninth-largest and the sixth-most densely populated city in the world, with a population of 8.9 million residents within the city limits, and a population of over 21 million residents in the Greater Dhaka Area. [3]
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Greater Dhaka, encompassing the capital city of Bangladesh and its surrounding metropolitan areas, has a rich and diverse history spanning over a thousand years.From its early settlements to its emergence as the political and economic centre of the nation, Dhaka has played a crucial role in the historical evolution of Bengal.
According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Shibchar Upazila had 69,623 households and a population of 318,220. 77,623 (24.39%) were under 10 years of age.Shibchar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 43.47%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1033 females per 1000 males. 32,111 (10.09%) lived in urban areas.
According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Bamna Upazila had a population of 79,564 living in 19,537 households. 17,529 (22.03%) were under 10 years of age.Bamna has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 61.1%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1000 males. 7,744 (9.73%) lived in urban areas.
Dhaka is a megacity, and has a population of 10.2 million residents as of 2024, and a population of over 23.9 million residents in Dhaka Metropolitan Area. [22] [14] [23] It is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world.
According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Dohar Upazila had 49,400 households and a population of 226,439. 51,306 (22.66%) were under 10 years of age.Dohar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 57.5%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1115 females per 1000 males. 36,434 (16.09%) lived in urban areas.