Dhaka is already the most densely populated city on Earth according to the latest Demographia World Urban Areas Index, with over 17.4 million people and a population density of 47,400 people per sq km. A recent RMMRU study found Dhaka receives three out of every five (59.2%) migrants from rural areas, with one in five (20.1%) preferring the port city of Chittagong. Dhaka and Chittagong are equally attractive to both male and female migrants, but Gazipur attracts more female migrants compared to Dhaka and Chittagong districts due to its position as a garment industries hub. According to the 14th annual edition of “Demographia World Urban Areas” released in April, Dhaka was by far the most densely populated city among 1,758 surveyed. Two years ago in 2016, Dhaka and Chittagong were both among the top 10 in a table ranking the world’s most densely populated megacities.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 23, 2018 18:11 UTC