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.Weather: 34°C, Wind W at 13 km/h, 32% HumidityLocal time: Tuesday 2:55 PMDistrict: Dhaka DistrictPostal code: 1000, 1100, 12xx, 13xxPopulation: 14.4 million (2013)