Urban development
Is urbanisation in Bangladesh doomed?
Major cities, including metropolises like Dhaka and Chattogram, consistently rank among the world's least liveable urban areas.
Our cities need animals
When you put “development” against nature, it’s always “development” that wins.
DAP: The high stakes of high-rise buildings
Housing developers' interests are getting in the way of making Dhaka a liveable city
Rajuk should stop filling-up of flood flow zones, not encourage it
DAP must address Dhaka’s perennial waterlogging problem
Bangladesh needs better urban planning
City development authorities must address rising challenges and expectations
Dangers of our urban living
During the early 90s, the term urban was limited to a small radius in the city of Dhaka. Fast forward 30 years, and the term “urban” has spread as far as the horizon of the ever-growing mega city. As the new era preceded its adverse effects with full force, the urbanites adapted accordingly. From carrying briefcases while donning baggy trousers to carrying a backpack with slim-fit jeans, a lot has changed if you look at the era with a microscope.
WB conference to look for dev options for Dhaka
A daylong international conference on development options for Dhaka towards 2035 opens this morning in the capital featuring urban
Urbanisation 2.0
One thing we do know is that the future will be shaped by two key trends: digitisation and urbanisation. And the possibilities introduced by the former will likely help us overcome the problems associated with the latter.
Is urbanisation in Bangladesh doomed?
Major cities, including metropolises like Dhaka and Chattogram, consistently rank among the world's least liveable urban areas.
Our cities need animals
When you put “development” against nature, it’s always “development” that wins.
DAP: The high stakes of high-rise buildings
Housing developers' interests are getting in the way of making Dhaka a liveable city
Rajuk should stop filling-up of flood flow zones, not encourage it
DAP must address Dhaka’s perennial waterlogging problem
Bangladesh needs better urban planning
City development authorities must address rising challenges and expectations
Dangers of our urban living
During the early 90s, the term urban was limited to a small radius in the city of Dhaka. Fast forward 30 years, and the term “urban” has spread as far as the horizon of the ever-growing mega city. As the new era preceded its adverse effects with full force, the urbanites adapted accordingly. From carrying briefcases while donning baggy trousers to carrying a backpack with slim-fit jeans, a lot has changed if you look at the era with a microscope.
WB conference to look for dev options for Dhaka
A daylong international conference on development options for Dhaka towards 2035 opens this morning in the capital featuring urban
Urbanisation 2.0
One thing we do know is that the future will be shaped by two key trends: digitisation and urbanisation. And the possibilities introduced by the former will likely help us overcome the problems associated with the latter.