Dhaka Population 2026 capital

Dhaka has a population of 10,356,500, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. Roughly 5.8% of Bangladesh's population lives here. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

Location of Dhaka. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

10,356,500

Rank in Bangladesh

Coordinates

23.71°N, 90.41°E

~23 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Other big cities in Dhaka Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Gazipur	2,674,697	#3
Kafrul	339,734	#13
Tungi	337,579	#14
Bhatara	324,300	#15
Savar	286,008	#16
Narsingdi	281,080	#17
Nagar Naluākot	273,000	#18
Nāgarpur	238,422	#23

Cities near Dhaka

Motijheel202,308 people · ~2 km away
Kafrul339,734 people · ~9 km away
Bhatara324,300 people · ~11 km away
Narayanganj223,622 people · ~15 km away
Tungi337,579 people · ~20 km away
Savar286,008 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dhaka?

Dhaka has a population of 10,356,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Dhaka in?

Dhaka is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Is Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh?

Yes, Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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