Recent Urban development in Bangladesh

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Joomshaper Software Institute, Purbachal Highway

BRAC University Construction Update:

Gulshan-1

Asian Town Duplexes, Bhulta

Project animation

3rd Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) Airport Terminal - to be finished by 2024. Work proceeding at brisk mode....to have more than 20 boarding bridges when finished.

Dhanmandi, Dhaka's first suburb built in the early sixties, though most the buildings were single family homes back then, as opposed to multi-family condos nowadays.

And the official video from the Civil Aviation dept. (sorry Bengali only)

 

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Joomshaper Software Institute, Purbachal Highway

BRAC University Construction Update:

Gulshan-1

Asian Town Duplexes, Bhulta

Project animation

3rd Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) Airport Terminal - to be finished by 2024. Work proceeding at brisk mode....to have more than 20 boarding bridges when finished.

Dhanmandi, Dhaka's first suburb built in the early sixties, though most the buildings were single family homes back then, as opposed to multi-family condos nowadays.

finally building a new terminal. Should have done it 10 years ago.

 

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Bangabandhu Military Museum and Toshakhana Museum

finally building a new terminal. Should have done it 10 years ago.

Well they were vacillating between building a brand new one outside of the city altogether - or expanding the present one. They finally chose the latter option, though this was seen as controversial in terms of traffic impact.

 

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Evergreen Hannan Tower, Motijheel (Updated Design)

25 storied commercial/office building with 3 levels for underground parking

Upcoming Amin Mohammed Foundation Project, Science Lab Junction, Elephant Rd, Dhanmondi

17 storied office/commercial building with 2 levels for underground parking

Green Galleria, Dhanmondi Rd 12

14 storied commercial building with 2 levels for underground parking

Evergreen AZ Tower, Paltan

25 storied commercial/office building with 5 levels for underground parking

Prasaad Paltan Square, Naya Paltan

15 storied mixed use building

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Green Sanctuary, North Banani

12 storied apartment building with 2833-2904 sq. ft. units

Green Fantasy, Paltan

15 storied condominium building with 2 levels for underground parking

Green Castalia, Dhanmondi

14 storied apartment building with 2 levels for underground parking

Sylhet becomes country’s first city to get rid of overhead wires
Serajul Islam, Sylhet
Published at 01:24 pm January 9th, 2020

View of a street in Sylhet without conventional wired over-the-top electric poles Dhaka Tribune

The implementation puts an end to conventional street electric poles

Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) has introduced an electric power transmission and distribution network, putting an end to conventional wired over-the-top electric poles.

This is the first time in the country’s history a city has successfully gotten rid of the conventional street wired electricity poles.

The full-fledged operation of the installation of underground lines and the removal of the overhead wires took place on the first month of this year.

The first phase of the system was implemented at the Shahjalal (R) Shrine area of the SCC ward 1 where all the wired electric poles were removed along with other service oriented wires.

SCC Mayor Ariful Haq Chowdhury said: “What started as a test run project has made way for Sylhet city to get rid of all kinds of overhead wires including electric lines, making it the first city in the country to look like a foreign city.”

“Initially, all the places from the Shrine area to the court point will soon be free of wires. Eventually, the whole city corporation will come under this project,” he said.

SCC Chief Engineer Md Noor Azizur Rahman said: “It was a big challenge to implement the underground electricity system, which the city corporation along with the power division was successful in doing so.”

“Both SCC and the power division will work around the clock to provide uninterruptible power supply and keep the streets of the city wire-free,” he added.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/banglad...overhead-wires

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I am shocked at what a difference the removal of overhead wires has made. With this and the tarmacing of local roads, future BD is really beginning to take shape.

 

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I am shocked at what a difference the removal of overhead wires has made. With this and the tarmacing of local roads, future BD is really beginning to take shape.

Hasn't it - though?

All a question of money. Sylhet is a test case, and only near the dargah for now. Dhaka and Chittagong's efforts will take a bit longer I am sure.

 

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Hasn't it - though?

All a question of money. Sylhet is a test case, and only near the dargah for now. Dhaka and Chittagong's efforts will take a bit longer I am sure.

Yes Dhaka will be the real test, but with so much infra work going on anyway this is the time to put in underground power lines where possible.

They tarmaced uposhohor last year and it looks fantastic - and encourages people to keep the street clean.

 

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Joomshaper Software Institute, Purbachal Highway

BRAC University Construction Update:

Gulshan-1

Asian Town Duplexes, Bhulta

Project animation

3rd Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) Airport Terminal - to be finished by 2024. Work proceeding at brisk mode....to have more than 20 boarding bridges when finished.

Dhanmandi, Dhaka's first suburb built in the early sixties, though most the buildings were single family homes back then, as opposed to multi-family condos nowadays.

And the official video from the Civil Aviation dept. (sorry Bengali only)

Bruh, that airport video breaks my heart! They are building in a park where I used to go to with my first girl friend in my college days. Lot of memories, all gone forever now.

 

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Bruh, that airport video breaks my heart! They are building in a park where I used to go to with my first girl friend in my college days. Lot of memories, all gone forever now.

I heard that was a nice place to spend a few hours. This will keep happening unfortunately.

 

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Couple of exquisite fine-dining establishments new on the Dhaka foodie scene - though at a higher price level.

The Laughing Buddha, Banani (opening this week)

Hongbao, Gulshan-2

Illegal river encroachments being cleared continually by Govt. River-protection agency (BIWTA) on the banks of the BuriGanga, near Pangaon, near Narayanganj (about 20 KM from Dhaka). There are plans to expand logistics activity and facilities near Pangaon and eventually establish one more Inland Riverine Container Port, in addition to one existing Port.

 

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Hotel InterContinental Dacca as it appeared in 1968. Radio East Pakistan Production Studios Building in the foreground. Photo was taken from Hotel Shahbagh which was converted to PG Hospital Outpatient Building later. What an arboreal and idyllic view...

Same spot in 2003 - the hotel had changed operator to Sheraton by then.

Revamped again in 2018, with renowned global interior designers with an interior to rival ANYTHING in the subcontinent and possibly also Asia. Bravo!

Dhaka Club in the Ramna neighborhood of Dhaka was revamped a few years ago.

Dhaka Club Ltd. has emerged as an icon of elegance in its aristocracy, tradition and excellence. This club is the oldest recreational organization and the largest of elite clubs in Dhaka, Bangladesh. There is a feeling of camaraderie that defines the culture of the club, found in the informal, friendly interaction between young and older members.

It was registered on 19 August 1911 modeled after the then Bengal Club of Calcutta, a colonial establishment.

Dhaka Club Ltd. was granted legal status on 14 September 1911 under the Indian Companies Act of 1882. The club is located near Shahbagh Intersection and is surrounded by Dhaka University, Bangladesh National Museum, Radio Bangladesh, BIRDEM Hospital, Ramna Park and the Suhrawardy Udyan (previously known as the Ramna Race Course).

 

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BRAC CDM Complex, Rajendrapur

Basundhara R/A, Dhaka

Agargaon, Dhaka

Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka

Kuril flyover, Dhaka

 

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This is not a recent urban development scenario, but urban nonetheless. Many ancient urban buildings have faded away in Bangladesh with the sands of time in the humid area we call home, but this one persisted because it was well-planned. Shalban vihara (Sanskrit; Bengali: শালবন বিহার Shalban Bihar) is an archaeological site and Ancient Buddhist University/Monastery complex in Mainamati, Comilla, Bangladesh.[1] The ruins are in the middle of the Lalmai hills ridge (part of the reason it survived flooding-related damage), and these are of a 7th-century Paharpur-style Buddhist vihara with 115 cells for monks. It operated through the 12th century.[2][3].

Bangladesh has had many such Buddhist Universities practicing Mahayana Buddhism until 1202, during the time of Turkic conquests, when most of the Buddhist Monasteries were destroyed. Unlike common knowledge, most folks in Bangladesh were practicing Buddhists before they adopted Islam. These relics and ruins are protected by the state. Mainamati is also the location of one of the larger army cantonments outside Dhaka.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre, Dhaka.

Bangabandhu Bridge, Jamuna River (length: about 5 KM)

Mirpur flyover

Ships at outer anchorage in Chittagong Bay

Rice paddies, Barisal, Bangladesh

Radisson Blue and Airport Road

Army Stadium, Dhaka

Dhaka Elevated Expressway (work underway at Uttara, Dhaka). This is from two years ago, things have changed since then.

Sonargaon was one of East Bengal's many Mughal Subah capitals and trade centers (for textiles) in the early 11th century. The area boasted riverine ports that traded with the rest of Asia. The ornate ruins are slowly being restored.

Padma river in rainy season. The river at this point is a good seven plus KM wide...

Port of Chittagong

Savar Golf Club

Purbachal Expressway, Dhaka (moats have been added on both sides since).

 

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Mustard patches, Comilla, Bangladesh

National Martyr's Monument, Savar, Bangladesh

Uttara 3rd Phase Model Town being constructed a few years ago

3rd Phase today

Dhaka boasts some top notch architectural and interior design firms whose stellar credentials and portfolio go back at least five decades, with international awards and recognition. Some recent commercial and residential interior design work by local firm Chinton Architects.

Local buyer's office in Dhaka for a very large UK High Street retail chain.

Shuru Campus, Dhaka (co-sharing workspace)

RSA Capital, Dhaka

Darwin Bistro
1200 sqft Design and Interior Fit-Out of a French Bistro in Toronto

 

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Couple more familiar restaurant projects from Chinton,

Glazed Donuts (iconic Dhaka specialist for this fried confection). A must visit. Krispy Kreme can't hold a candle to their stuff...

And of course - Burger King in Gulshan, Dhaka, which looks a bit different from BK stateside...

 

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Dhaka roads empty due to Corona Virus scare,