Dhaka. Former spelling of Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh.
What is a Decca?
Definition of Decca : a system of long-range navigation used chiefly in Europe that utilizes the phase differences of continuous-wave signals from synchronized ground transmitters to establish position.
What is the meaning of the word Kori?
maiden
What does Provective mean?
Definition of provection 1 : consonant shift. 2a : a phonetic change in Celtic languages whereby in contact with other consonants (as homorganic sonants) fricatives become the corresponding homorganic stops and voiced stops become voiceless.
What is the difference between Dacca and Dhaka?
In 1956, Dacca became the capital of East Pakistan, and it remained the capital when East Pakistan became the independent state of Bangladesh, in 1971. In 1982, its spelling changed to Dhaka. The city is also a commercial and manufacturing center.
What is the old name of Dacca?
Old Dhaka পুরান ঢাকা
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In which country is the city of Dacca?
Bangladesh
Is Chittagong bigger than Dhaka?
Dhaka is by far the largest urban area as well as the largest metropolitan area in Bangladesh. Chittagong is the second largest city and urban area in Bangladesh as well as second largest metropolitan in Bangladesh.
What is another name of Dhaka?
The newly appointed subahdar of Bengal Subah, Islam Khan transferred the capital from Rajmahal to Dhaka in 1610. He also renamed Dhaka as Jahangirnagar (City of Jahangir) after the Emperor Jahangir.
How was Dhaka named?
Dhaka's name is said to refer to the dhak tree, once common in the area, or to Dhakeshwari (“The Hidden Goddess”), whose shrine is located in the western part of the city.