Largest Cities in Dhaka Division

Top 38 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Dhaka Division

1 Dhaka 10,356,500

2 Gazipur 2,674,697

3 Pallabi 597,574

4 Mirpur Model Thana 546,503

5 Kafrul 339,734

6 Tungi 337,579

7 Bhatara 324,300

8 Savar 286,008

9 Narsingdi 281,080

10 Nagar Naluākot 273,000

11 Nāgarpur 238,422

12 Narayanganj 223,622

13 Motijheel 202,308

14 Paltan 184,492

15 Tangail 180,144

16 Ramna Maidan 143,677

17 Sonārgaon 130,000

18 Tungipara 114,482

19 Farīdpur 112,187

20 Bhairab Bāzār 105,457

21 Azimpur 96,641

22 Kishorganj 90,690

23 Madaripur 84,789

24 Mānikganj 71,698

25 Pālang 67,652

26 Dhanmondi 54,210

27 Gopālganj 51,346

28 Dohār 45,543

29 Bhanga 43,202

30 Mirzāpur 41,137

31 Sakhipur 40,869

32 Dukuria 37,894

33 Bājitpur 34,560

34 Char Bhadrāsan 34,423

35 Mātuail 34,310

36 Nawāb Char 11,609

37 Green Model Town 10,337

38 Singair 6,000

The largest cities in Dhaka Division represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dhaka leads with a population of 10,356,500, followed by Gazipur and Pallabi. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 81 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Dhaka's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 81 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 14,515,008.

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