Why was Dhaka chosen as the capital of Bangladesh?

Answer 1

There are 3 hypothesizes: a. the name might come from Dhakeshwari Temple (its still there in old Dhaka), 2. From beating of drums (Dhaks) for announcing purpose 3. Dhaka area (Hidden, or Covered), meaning a safe and secure place. Indeed Dhaka is almost at the middle of the country, bordered by Buriganga. No proof for any of them

Answer 2

Its almost in the middle, secured by main rivers Buriganga, Dhaleswari and Smitalakhha. Navigation by boats through major rivers were important in those days when no automobile was present

Answer 3

because osama bin ladin died