Why visit Dhaka?
Dhaka is a bustling riverside metropolis where crowded streets, colourful rickshaws, and historic quarters come together in a vivid urban tapestry. You will find a city rich in craft traditions, waterways, and energetic neighbourhoods that reward curious travellers.
What to expect
The city stretches along the Buriganga River, with Old Dhaka offering narrow lanes, heritage architecture, and busy docks, while newer districts like Gulshan and Banani feature modern towers and lakeside promenades. Traffic is intense, but the atmosphere is warm, and there is always something happening at street level.
Plan your trip
Dhaka is an engaging gateway to Bangladesh, linking you with river landscapes, tea-growing hills, and coastal regions. Many visitors combine time in the capital with journeys to other cities and nature reserves, using Dhaka as the main transport hub for the wider country.