Dhaka
in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
23.710 and 90.407 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 23° 42' 37" and E 90° 24' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Taka - BDT
Spoken languages:
Bengali, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:50 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Dhaka
UTC/GMT offset: 6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 6:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Bangladesh in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Bangladesh.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Bangladesh. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Explore Dhaka

Dhaka in Dhaka District (Dhaka Division) with it's 10,356,500 inhabitants is a city in Bangladesh. It's the capital of this country.

Local time in Dhaka is now 10:50 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Dhaka with an UTC offset of 6 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Dhaka, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Bangladesh is Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Bangladesh is Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat in a distance of 82 mi (or 132 km), South-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Agartala, Barisal, Magura, Mymensingh and Netrakona. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 35°C / 96 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 90 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 83 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 16%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 79% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dhaka Regency

Address
0,0 mi
Airport Road,Nikunja 2
1229 Dhaka Sadar,Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lake Shore Hotel & Apartments

Address
4,6 mi
Road 41, House 46, Gulshan 2
1212 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Olives

Address
4,9 mi
House: 3, Road: 126 Gulshan-1
Dhaka / Dacca
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00 (lunchbreak: 23:59 - 0:00)
Weekend: closed


Golden Tulip The GrandMark-Dhaka

Address
5,4 mi
Plot No.84, Road No.7, Block H, Banani
1213 Dhaka / Dacca
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Amari Dhaka

Address
5,5 mi
47, Road No 41, Gulshan-2, Dhaka City
1212 Dhaka / Dacca
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sarina Dhaka Five Star Business Boutique Hotel

Address
5,7 mi
Plot 27 Rd 17
1213 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


The Westin Dhaka

Address
5,8 mi
MAIN GULSHAN AVE PLOT 01 ROAD 45 GULSHAN 2
1212 Dhaka Sadar,Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Six Seasons Hotel House 19 Road 96

Address
5,9 mi
House,Road,Gulshan 19,96,2
1212 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lake Castle

Address
0,6 mi
House # 1-A, Road # 68/A
1212 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bengal Canary Park Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Plot #08 Rd,Gulshan no 16/a,1
1212 Dhaka
Bangladesh

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Harlem Shake and Prank in Bashundhara City | Bangladesh

Published: January 23, 2014
Length: 05:19 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Nabhan Zaman

What you do, when you get bored in Bashundhara City !!


Startup Dhaka - a documentary film

Published: September 07, 2013
Length: 29:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SDasia

A story about startup community in Dhaka that uses the power of Internet to create new and exciting businesses. The film will show few of these amazing people who are working as startup...


Waste management of Dhaka city (28-03-2015)

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 10:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: The Independent, Bangladesh (Online)


Startup Dhaka - part 3

Published: December 14, 2013
Length: 01:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SDasia

A story about startup community in Dhaka that uses the power of Internet to create new and exciting businesses. The film will show few of these amazing people who are working as startup...


Devfest 2014 _GDG Dhaka

Published: December 29, 2014
Length: 28:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SDasia

A story about startup community in Dhaka that uses the power of Internet to create new and exciting businesses. The film will show few of these amazing people who are working as startup...


Iskcon dhaka Rath yatra 2014 Part 04.

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 09:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HARE KRISNA NAMHATTA TANTI BAZAR,DHAKA,BANGLA

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to srila prabhupada. HARE KRISNA NAMHATTA,TANTI BAZAR,DHAKA. SANKIRTANA GAURA JPS BD.


Traffic Jam Of Dhaka City & Its Solution in 2013

Published: January 04, 2013
Length: 29:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Syed Mahfujul Haque Marjan


Bangladesh vegetables and Dhaka traffic jam

Published: December 13, 2010
Length: 05:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kulturblast

Very nice vegetables. All fresh and tasty. On the other hand the view of a traffic jam that is the madness that is Dhaka, Capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is almost at a traffic deadlock with just...


Startup Dhaka pitch from Mustafiz

Published: October 03, 2013
Length: 41:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SDasia

A story about startup community in Dhaka that uses the power of Internet to create new and exciting businesses. The film will show few of these amazing people who are working as startup...


Startup Dhaka - a documentary film

Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 30:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SDasia

A story about startup community in Dhaka that uses the power of Internet to create new and exciting businesses. The film will show few of these amazing people who are working as startup...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dhaka Medical College and Hospital

Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), established in 1946 during the British colonial rule, is a medical college in Bangladesh. It is situated at Bakshibazar area of Dhaka city. It is neighbored by University of Dhaka and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Since its establishment, Dhaka Medical College is continuously playing a pioneering role in dispersing medical education among young pupils.

Located at 23.7256, 90.3981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools of medicine in Bangladesh, Hospitals in Bangladesh, Education in Dhaka, Hospitals established in 1946, Hospitals in Dhaka, 1946 establishments in India

Ahsan Manzil

Ahsan Manzil (Bengali: আহসান মঞ্জিল, Ahsan Monjil) was the official residential palace and seat of the Dhaka Nawab Family. This magnificent building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction of this palace was started in the year 1859 and was completed in 1869. It is constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture.

Located at 23.7086, 90.4061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Palaces in Bangladesh, Museums in Bangladesh, National symbols of Bangladesh, Museums in Dhaka, Visitor attractions in Dhaka

Sir Salimullah Medical College

Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC) is a government medical college in Bangladesh. It is located in the old part of the capital, Dhaka. It is affiliated with the University of Dhaka. Before 1854 it was a Dutch "kuthi" which was used for business purpose.

Located at 23.7106, 90.4011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools of medicine in Bangladesh, 1875 establishments in India

Islamic University of Technology

Islamic University of Technology or IUT (Bengali: ইসলামিক ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ টেকনোলজি) is an internationally recognized educational and research institution in Bangladesh. It is regarded as one of the top universities for technical education in Bangladesh. The main objective of IUT is to contribute in developing the human resources of the member states of the OIC, particularly in the fields of Engineering, Technology and Technical Education.

Located at 23.7167, 90.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Islamic universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in 1981, Private universities in Bangladesh

Star Mosque

Star Mosque (Bengali: তারা মসজিদ; also known as Tara Masjid), is a mosque located in Armanitola area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir (Mirza Ahmed Jan).

Located at 23.7156, 90.4017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Dhaka, Visitor attractions in Dhaka

Sadarghat

Sadarghat Port the Dhaka City River Front, located in the southern part of Dhaka, on the river Buriganga, is one of the most dynamic places in Dhaka. Here, the Sadarghat Launch Terminal is one of the largest river ports in the world. About 200 large and small passenger launches (motorized boats) depart and arrive at the terminal every day. According to the officials at the terminal, 50,000 people, in average, use the terminal for departure and arrival every day.

Located at 23.7048, 90.4111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka

Jagannath University

Jagannath University is a government-financed public university in Sadarghat, Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh. Jagannath University is in the southern part of Dhaka city near the river Buriganga.

Located at 23.7103, 90.4111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public universities of Bangladesh

Lalbagh Thana

Lalbagh is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Located at 23.7167, 90.3972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Thanas of Dhaka

Sutrapur Thana

Sutrapur is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Located at 23.7, 90.4208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Thanas of Dhaka

Baldha Garden

Baldha Garden is an enriched botanical garden which spans 3.15 acres of land located at Wari in the old part of the city of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It has a collection of 672 species of plants. The Baldha Garden is now managed as a satellite unit of the National Botanical Garden by the Department of Forestry. Baldha Garden is one of the oldest Botanical Gardens in Bangladesh. It was established by Narenda Narayan Chawdhury.

Located at 23.7183, 90.4178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Bangladesh, Parks in Dhaka

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha, or RAJUK literally the Capital Development Authority of the Government of Bangladesh, is a Bangladeshi public agency responsible for coordinating urban development in Dhaka, Bangladesh. RAJUK is composed of various public officials, city planners, urban administrators, engineers and architects. It is the National Authoritative Board on building planning, estates and resources, plot allotment and construction approvals from both public and private entities.

Located at 23.7261, 90.4156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka

Gol Talab

Gol Talab or Gol Talaab (talab means tank) is a small oval-shaped water tank/pond in Islampur, Old Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, located immediately to the north-west of the Ahsan Manzil Palace and north of the Buriganga River.

Located at 23.7097, 90.405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dhaka

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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