Aerial view of a roundabout in Dhaka, Bangladesh
© Azim Khan Ronnie/Amazing Aerial Agency
Dark night, city lights
Cultural opulence, bustling economy and spirited locals—welcome to Dhaka in Bangladesh! This megacity on the Ganges Delta, home to over 10.2 million people, is one of the most densely populated cities on the planet. Once known as Jahangirnagar after ruling emperor Jahangir, Dhaka was the provincial capital of the Mughal Empire for 75 years in total.
Dhaka has been nicknamed 'City of Mosques' because of the hundreds of elegant minarets that dot the city. Here, the cheers from football and cricket stadiums fill the air and rickshaws, painted with colourful floral patterns, meander through the streets. UNESCO has even recognised the city's rickshaw art as the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Watch out though, even if you're travelling in a stylishly painted rickshaw, it might take you a while to reach your destination: Dhaka has been recognised as the world's slowest city! Whether you're weaving through its alleys on a rickshaw or sampling its spicy street foods, Dhaka is sure to move you, quite literally! Dhaka awaits with open arms and a steaming cup of tea.