Dhaka houses 13% of the country’s population, and accounts for about 21% of national GDP. Despite the economic importance and dynamism of urban areas, social and physical indicators underline the massive challenges that Dhaka and other Bangladeshi cities face, including severe traffic congestion, pollution, limited municipal services coverage, and open spaces.
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