The topography of Dhaka Division is exceptionally flat, acting as a quintessential deltaic plain. The average elevation is merely 2 to 10 meters (6 to 33 feet) above sea level.
The lowest points are found in the extensive floodplains and marshy depressions (known locally as *beels* and *haors*) that border the major river systems. These areas remain inundated for several months during the monsoon season.
The highest topographic feature in the division is the Madhupur Tract, located in the northern districts like Gazipur and Tangail. This elevated Pleistocene terrace rises slightly above the surrounding floodplains—averaging heights of about 10 to 30 meters—providing a firmer soil structure of red clay that is more resistant to annual flooding.