The Making of a Megacity: Dhaka

What has changed about the suburbs around Old Dhaka in the past two decades?

• They have become less populated

• They have been converted into industrial areas

• They have expanded into what used to be open farmland

• They have been turned into protected nature reserves

Who are the new groups of people mentioned as living and working across the Buriganga?

• Tourists and international businessmen

• Commuters and new migrants

• Students and educators

• Artists and musicians

How many people currently live in Dhaka?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

Approximately how many people are arriving in Dhaka each year?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

When did Asaduzzaman Asad migrate to the capital, and what was his purpose?

• In 1971, to find employment

• In 1966, with the idea of starting a business

• In 1971, to settle in Mohammadpur

• In 1966, to join the government

How did Asad describe the town when he arrived?

• It was large and crowded

• It was small with many high-rise buildings

• It was very small with few people and peaceful

• It was a bustling city with lots of traffic

What happened to the areas north of the city after independence in 1971?

• They remained undeveloped and rural

• They were turned into industrial zones

• They were swallowed up by new neighborhoods

• They became protected nature reserves

What was Bangladesh's economy infamously described as in 1971, and by whom?

• A "rising star" by the United Nations

• A "basket case" by former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger

• A "model of development" by the World Bank

• A "financial hub" by the International Monetary Fund

According to the Inernational Monetary Fund, what was the predicted economic growth of the country in 2021 despite the pandemic?

• 2.2%

• 4.4%

• 6.5%

• 3.3%

Why did Parveen Begum move to Dhaka?

• She was looking for better education opportunities.

• The crisis in her village increased, and she came to find employment.

• She wanted to experience city life.

• She was offered a job in a garment factory beforehand.