Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
Brush up on your Dhaka skills with this tricky quiz! Featuring 10 questions on a variety of topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Dhaka buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Test your skills and improve.
Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
Brush up on your Dhaka skills with this tricky quiz! Featuring 10 questions on a variety of topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Dhaka buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Test your skills and improve.
Who in the following pictures is the Mayor?
The Mayor is Atiqul Islam. Atiqul Islam is a member of Bangladesh Awami League. Atiqul Islam is a Bangladeshi politician, businessman and the current mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation.
Dhaka History Fact
Dhaka was viewed with strategic importance due to the Mughal need to consolidate control in eastern Bengal.
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What was the founding date of Dhaka?
1613
1608
1614
1605
Which of the following maps best describes Dhaka's location?
What is the elevation above sea level of Dhaka?
67 Metres
64 Metres
62 Metres
60 Metres
In which countries is Dhaka located? (Select 2 answers)
Japan
Bangladesh
Nicaragua
Pakistan
What is the timezone of Dhaka?
UTC−06:00
UTC+01:20
UTC+08:20
UTC+06:00
What is the language officially spoken in Dhaka?
Bengali
Mbuun
American Norwegian
Malay
The official language of Dhaka is Bengali. Bengali, generally known by its endonym Bangla, is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Bengal region of South Asia.
Dhaka History Fact
Dhaka became one of the richest and greatest cities in the world during the early period of Bengal Subah (1610-1717).
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Which of the following cities or administrative bodies are twinned to Dhaka? (Select 2 answers)
Huangshan
Jaipur
Kolkata
Guangzhou
Dhaka is twinned with:
Kolkata
Guangzhou
Dhaka History Fact
Dhaka became the capital of the Mughal province of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa in 1610 with a jurisdiction covering modern-day Bangladesh and eastern India, including the modern-day Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
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Has Dhaka at any point in time been the capital city of East Pakistan?
True
False
Dhaka is or has been a capital city of -
Bangladesh
.
Dhaka Education And Research Fact
Dhaka Medical College and Sir Salimullah Medical College are two of the best medical colleges in the country.
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What is the area occupied by Dhaka?
394 Square Kilometre
383 Square Kilometre
368 Square Kilometre
401 Square Kilometre
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Dhaka Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Dhaka?
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