Dhaka is the financial and commercial heart of Bangladesh. The economy is heavily driven by the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector, which accounts for the vast majority of the country's export earnings.
* **Business Districts:** **Motijheel** serves as the traditional central business district, housing the Bangladesh Bank (the central bank) and numerous financial institutions. **Gulshan** and **Banani** have emerged as modern, upscale commercial hubs hosting multinational corporations, embassies, and private banks. * **Retail & Trade:** **Kawran Bazar** is one of the largest wholesale markets in South Asia. For retail, the city features massive shopping complexes like **Bashundhara City** and **Jamuna Future Park**, alongside bustling traditional markets like New Market. * **Startups:** Dhaka has a rapidly growing tech startup ecosystem, particularly strong in fintech, logistics, and ride-sharing, supported by a young, digitally connected population.
