Dhaka
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| District | Dhaka District |
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| Postal code | 1000, 1100, 12xx, 13xx |
| Population | 8. 906 million (2011) |
| Local time | Wednesday 15:11 |
| Weather | 25°C, Wind S at 8 km/h, 79% Humidity |
| Colleges and universities | University of Dhaka |
| Dhaka College | |
| Did you know | Dhaka is the sixth-most-populous city proper in the world by population (14,399,000). |
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| Area | 306.4 km² |
| Area code | +880-2 |
| Call code | 02 |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 588334 |
About Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, in southern Asia. Set beside the Buriganga River, it’s at the center of national government, trade and culture. The 17th-century old city was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques remain. American architect Louis Khan’s National Parliament House complex typifies the huge, fast-growing modern metropolis. ― Google
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Bangladesh ferry fire: Dozens killed near Jhalakathi
At least 37 people have been killed and about 100 others injured after a packed ferry caught fire in southern Bangladesh, local officials say.
The Blaze on the three-decked vessel started mid-river near The Town of Jhalakathi as it sailed from the capital Dhaka to The Town of Barguna.
Some of The Victims drowned after jumping into the water.
The Number of casualties in Friday's disaster is likely to increase as many of The Passengers have severe burns.
As many as 500 people were reportedly on board the vessel.
The Fire is believed to have started in the engine room and quickly spread as the ferry travelled along the Sugandha river in the Early Hours , fire services official Kamal Hossain Bhuiyan told local media.
The Blaze reportedly continued for hours.
One passenger who survived, an elderly grandmother, told AFP that Most People had been sleeping when The Fire broke out.
" We were sleeping on a mat on the Ground Floor deck, " She Said . My nine-year-old grandson, Nayeem, was with me, he jumped into The River . I don't know What Happened to him. "
A special committee has been Set Up to investigate The Incident , according to reports.
Barguna is about 250km (155 miles) south of Dhaka .
Ferry accidents are not uncommon in Bangladesh, with incidents blamed on overcrowding, and poor maintenance and safety standards in the country's many shipyards. Vessels often sink in bad weather.
In June 2020, dozens of people were killed when a boat carrying about 50 people capsized near Dhaka .
Source of news: bbc.com
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