Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- A taskforce on economic strategies has recommended unifying Dhaka's two city corporations, saying the central business district's location is in the south, while large planned residential development is concentrated in the north, leading to a high demand for travel.

The taskforce found that Dhaka is ill-equipped to function as a modern, smart, and investment-friendly capital.

It noted that around 40 countries worldwide have either relocated or planned to relocate their capitals to develop more modern and well-planned cities.

The report highlighted that neighbouring India reunified its capital, Delhi, in 2022 to address administrative challenges.

Previously, Delhi had three separate municipal bodies - South, North, and...