-
Recently, on 10.05.2025, in the 104th episode of the 'Nirman Roshyan' program, the urban planning of Dhaka Metropolitan City and Bangladesh was discussed. Architect and planner, Dr. Khurshid Zabin Hossain Taufique (former Director of the 'Urban Development Department' and Joint Editor of 'Sthapattya O Nirman’) was present in the episode. |
In the episode, apart from the plan for Dhaka city, the urban planning and implementation of other cities across the country were discussed. He also discussed the possible reasons for the terrible floods in Sylhet city in the last two years. He said that there are about 500 'Growth Centers' in Bangladesh. A large part of our country's economic system is Dhaka-centric. Due to this, it’s a very populous city now. He mentioned the need to make the train travel system faster to reduce the crowding in Dhaka-centric areas. |
The architect also mentioned the technological aspects of urban planning and the problems of proper management. The recent launch of the metro in Dhaka has enabled a smooth transportation system. He hopes that if such infrastructural plans are implemented, various problems of the city can be solved. |
In addition, Architect Toufiq Utpal also discussed the importance of fair accountability in different professions. The development of Singapore City has been possible due to the awareness of people of different professions in that country in their own workplaces. There is a lack of mutual coordination and understanding in different workplaces in Bangladesh. He hopes that if everyone works with awareness in their own workplaces and fair accountability is implemented in every sector, such development is possible in our country too. |
Contributor: Ar. Faiza Fairooz |