What is the urban growth rate of Dhaka?
What is the urban expansion of Dhaka?
Dhaka city has expanded at an alarming rate in the past few decades. From 2000 to 2010, the urban area was increased from 79.74 km2 to 99.23 km2 with a net increase of 6.39 percent by replacing 3.17 percent bare land, 1.71 percent vegetation cover and 1.52 percent water bodies. 

Similarly, from 2010 to 2020, the urban area of Dhaka increased from 99.23 km2 to 133.52 km2 with a net increase of 11.25 percent by replacing 8.29 percent bare land, 1.82 percent vegetation cover and 1.14 percent water bodies. 