Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) For DMDP

Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Ministry of Housing and Public Works
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for DMDP

Location-10
FINAL PLAN REPORT
Ward No. 17
Bhatara Satarkul
Ward No. 21
Badda
Nandipara
May, 2010
Submitted by
Consortium of
SHELTECH (Pvt.) Ltd. & DIAL Consultants Ltd.
SHELTECH TOWER, 55 West Panthapath, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Location-10 area is situated in the central-eastern fringe of the city, comprising parts of Bhatara,
Badda, Sutibhoila mouzas and Bar Kathaldia mouza and small parts of DCC ward No. 17, 18 and
21. In 2001 the population of the area stood at 2, 54,189 and in 2015 the projected population will
be 14, 48,629. The area accommodates two large private housing projects- Bashundhara in the
extreme north and Aftabnagar Housing in the extreme south. The area is characterized by fairly
high density habitations close to the Pragati Sarani that gradually diminishes outward. The land
level also gradually goes down towards the east. The eastern part of the area is low that turns
into a large waterbody during monsoon.
DMDP suggested implementing FAP 8A flood control proposals to make the area flood free and
enable urbanization. It also proposed to prepare detailed area plan for the entire eastern fringe
that is SPZ-12 to enable urbanization of the area in a systematic manner. The major land uses
proposed for the area include, Urban Residential 5425.83 acres (73.517%), Road Transportation
827.67 acres (11.22%), Water Retention Area 685.31 acres (9.29%), and Mixed Use 122.49
acres (1.66%). The detailed area plan proposes 47.14 km seven new primary and secondary
roads moving east-west and north-south directions. Besides, the existing Badda-Beraid road has
been proposed to be widened to 64 ft. and convert it into a secondary road. The road network will
link the area with the main city from different directions and the proposed bypass road. The roads
will also open new undeveloped areas. The total open space proposed stands at 163.38 acres
which gives 0.163 acre per 1000 population. The plan proposes six playgrounds and three parks
as open space. Besides, land has also been reserved for a civic centre with an area of 15.50
acres of land in Badda mouza where urban service and community facilities may be provided.
Housing area should be developed through participatory approach using such techniques as,
Guided Land Development and Land Readjustment. Drainage system is proposed to be
developed by management and development of existing klals and opening up of new connecting
khals. The existing khals are proposed to be widened and a network of khals to be created
connecting them with the retention ponds. DAP development proposals will be implemented by
various public sector agencies including RAJUK. The areas proposed for especially new road
network development will have to be earmarked and preserved by giving no permission for
development. To make RAJUK an effective organization for urban management, planning,
development and development control the TI Act 1953 will have to be replaced by an up-to-date
law as well as its capacity will have to be strengthened. The DAP should be circulated widely to
create awareness about plan provisions. Regular monitoring and reporting is necessary about
plan and BC Rules violations. There is also need to monitor regular execution of DAP proposals
and take action to rectify handicaps.
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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER-1: BACKGROUND
1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Background..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Purpose of Detailed Area Plan (DAP)........................................................... 1-2
1.4 Objectives of the Project……................……................................................. 1-2
1.4.1 General Objectives…………………………………………………………………... 1-3
1.4.2 Specific Project Objectives…………………………………………………………. 1-3
1.5 Custodian of the Detailed Area Plan…………………………………………… 1-3
1.6 Duration of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) and Amendment ………………. 1-3
1.7 Format of the Detailed Area Plan……………………………………………….. 1-4
a. Explanatory Report....................................................................................... 1-4
b. Integrated Planning Map………………………………………. ………………. 1-4
1.8 Description of the Planning Area...............................................................… 1-5
1.8.1 Administrative and Cadastral Boundaries…………………………………………. 1-7
1.8.2 Geo-physical Profile………………………………………………………………… 1-7
a. Geology and Soil……………….………………………………………………… 1-7
b. Topography………………………………………………………………………. 1-7
c. Geological Fault………………………………………………………………….. 1-8
1.9 Review of Previous Plans and Proposals…………………………………….. 1-8
1.9.1 Master Plan of Dhaka, 1959 ………………………………………………………. 1-8
1.9.2 Dhaka Metropolitan Area Integrated Urban Development Plan (DMAIUDP) … 1-8
a. Preparation and Selection of Strategic Options by DMAIUDP……………. 1-8
b. Review and Analysis of DMAIUDP Options in the Context of the DAP…… 1-10
1.9.3 DMDP Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan …………………………………….. 1-10
a. Relevant Recommendations……………………………………………………. 1-10
1.10 Public Consultation……………………………………………………………….. 1-11
1.10.1 Consultation With Local Government Authorities……………………………….. 1-11
1.10.2 Consultation With Different Communities and Professional Groups……… 1-11
1.10.3 Public Hearing……………………………………………………………………….. 1-13
1.10.4 Consultation With Public Representatives……………………………………….. 1-13
1.11 Draft DAP Review by Review Committee……………………………………… 1-14
CHAPTER-2: CRITICAL PLANNING ISSUES
2.1 Existing Development Pattern ………………………………………………….. 2-1

2.1.1 General……………………………………………………………………………….. 2-1
2.1.2 Socio-economic Profile……………………………………………………………... 2-1
a. Family Size………………………………………………………………………... 2-1
b. Age and Sex Structure…………………………………………………………... 2-3
c. Religious Status..…………………………………………………………………. 2-4
d. Educational Status……………………………………………………………….. 2-5
e. Occupation Pattern……………………………………………….……………… 2-6
f. Income and Expenditure Levels…………………………………………………. 2-7
g. Source of Income………………………………………………………………… 2-9
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h. Migration…………………………………………………………………………... 2-10
2.1.3 Land Use……………………………………………………………………………... 2-10
a. Residential Areas………………………………………………………………… 2-10
b. Industrial and Commercial Development……………………………………… 2-11
c. Commercial Areas………………………………………………………………... 2-11
d. Amenities and Services…………………………………………………………. 2-12
e. Non Urbanized Area……………………………………………………………... 2-12
2.1.4 Infrastructure…………………………………………………………………………. 2-12
a. Circular Network………………………………………………………………….. 2-12
b. Utility Services……………………………………………………………………. 2-13
2.1.5 Land Ownership and Value………………………………………………………… 2-14
2.2 Expected Development…………………………………………………………… 2-16
2.2.1 Population……………………………………………………………………………. 2-16
2.2.2 Economic Activities…………………………………………………………………. 2-16
2.3 Development Problems………………………………………………………….. 2-16
2.3.1 Hydrology (Drainage and Flooding)………………………………………………. 2-17
2.3.2 Geological Fault…………….…………………………………………………….. 2-17
2.3.3 Spontaneous Development………………………………………………………... 2-17
2.3.4 Transportation………………………………………………………………………. 2-18
a. Road………………………………………………………………………………. 2-18
b. Transportation Problem Versus Urban Land Use……………………………. 2-18
2.3.5 Amenities and Urban Facilities…………………………………………………….. 2-19
a. Active and Passive Recreation…………………………………………………. 2-19
b. Educational Facilities…………………………………………………………….. 2-19
c. Market Facilities………………………………………………………………….. 2-19
d. Community and Urban Facilities……………………………………………….. 2-19
2.3.6 Environmental Concern…………………………………………………………….. 2-20
a. Flood Flow and Waterbodies…………………………………………………… 2-20
b. Pollutions………………………………………………………………………….. 2-20
c. Loss of Biodiversity………………………………………………………………. 2-20
d. Potential Hazards………………………………………………………………… 2-20
e. Controlling Instruments ……………………………………………………… 2-21
2.3.7 Shelter and Settlement……………………………………………………………... 2-21
2.3.8 Lack of Co-ordination among Agencies…………………………………………... 2-21
a. Duplication of Effort……………………………………………………………… 2-21
b. Disregard of Abiding Plans …………………………………………………….. 2-21
2.4 Current Public Sector Investment Program………………………………….. 2-22
2.5 Stakeholders Wish List of Project…………………………………………….. 2-22
CHAPTER-3: DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSALS
3.1 Abiding Policy Frameworks of Higher Level Plans.....................………….. 3-1

3.2 Planning Principles and Standards ……………………………………………. 3-4
3.2.1 Guiding Principles..........................................................................……………. 3-4
3.2.2 Planning Standards..................................................……………………………. 3-4
3.3 Preferred Development Strategies……………………………………………... 3-9
3.3.1 Drainage……………………………………………………………………………… 3-9
3.3.2 Residential Development…………………………………………………………... 3-9
3.3.3 Industrial Development…………………………………………………………….. 3-9
3.3.4 Mixed Use Development…………………………………………………………… 3-10
3.3.5 Transport and Connectivity………………………………………………………… 3-10
3.3.6 Flood Flow Zones…………………………………………………………………… 3-10
3.3.7 Non-urban Areas……………………………………………………………………. 3-10
3.3.8 Water Body and Open Spaces…………………………………………………….. 3-10
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3.3.9 Amenities and Community Facilities……………………………………………… 3-10

3.3.10 Water Supply………………………………………………………………………… 3-10
3.3.11 Electricity…………………………………………………………………………….. 3-12
3.3.12 Gas Supply…………………………………………………………………………... 3-12
3.3.13 Conservation of Monument and Heritage………………………………………… 3-12
3.3.14 Environmental Management………………………………………………………. 3-12
3.3.15 Supporting the Surrounding Hinterland…………………………………………… 3-12
3.4 Major Infrastructure Proposals…………………………………………………. 3-13
3.4.1 Transport…………………………………………………………………………….. 3-13
3.4.2 Utility Services………………………………………………………………………. 3-16
3.5 Amenity and Urban Facility Proposals..........................................…………. 3-16
3.6 Description of the Plan…………………………………………………………… 3-19
3.7 Integrated Planning Map…………………………………………………………. 3-23
CHAPTER-4: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
4.1 Implementation Strategy ………………………………………………………… 4-1

4.2 Land Management.................................................................………………… 4-1
4.2.1 Land Management Techniques……………………………………………………. 4-1
4.3 Areas for Action Area Plan………………………………………………………. 4-1
4.4 Public Sector Action Program ………………………………………………… 4-2
4.5 Area Development Priorities and Phasing……………………………………. 4-2
4.5.1 Phasing………………………………………………………………………………. 4-2
4.5.2 Fixation of Priorities………………………………………………………………… 4-2
4.6 Landuse Zoning……………………………………………………………………. 4-4
4.6.1 Land Use Zone Classification……………………………………………………… 4-5
a. Urban Residential Land Use……………………………………………………. 4-6
b. Commercial Zone (Business)…………………………………………………… 4-8
c. Commercial Zone (Office)……………………………………………………….. 4-10
d. Industrial Zone……………………………………………………………………. 4-12
e. Heavy Industrial Zone…………………………………………………………… 4-16
f. Mixed Use Zone …………………………………….…………………………… 4-19
g. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-Commercial)…………………………………… 4-21
h. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-Commercial-General Industrial)……………... 4-24
i. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-General Industrial)…………………………….. 4-26
j. Institutional Zone…………………………………………………………………. 4-28
k. Administrative Zone……………………………………………………………… 4-29
l. Agriculturea Zone………………………………………………………………. 4-31
m.Flood Flow Zone………………………………………………………………… 4-32
n. Open Space………………………………………………………………………. 4-33
o. Overlay Zone……………………………………………………………………... 4-34
p. Rural Settlement Zone…………………………………………………………... 4-36
q. Water Retention Area……………………………………………………………. 4-37
r. Water Body……………………………………………………………………….. 4-38
4.6.2 Special Functional Options………………………………………………………… 4-39
4.7 Development Control…………………………………………………………….. 4-41
4.7.1 Issue Landuse Permit ………………... …………………………………………… 4-41
a. Structure of Landuse Permit Authority…………………………………………. 4-41
b. Landuse Permit Options………………………………………………………… 4-43
c. Landuse Permit Procedure……………………………………………………… 4-44
4.7.2 Interaction with People……………………………………………………………... 4-46
CHAPTER-5: PROJECT PLAN
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Description of Projects…………………………………………………………… 5-1
CHAPTER-6: FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
6.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………… 6-1

6.2 Follow up Actions…………………………………………………………………. 6-1
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6.2.1 Awareness Building…………………………………………………………………. 6-1

6.2.2 Willingness of the Authorities to Implement the Plan…………………………… 6-1
6.2.3 Revision and Formulation of New Legal Provisions relevant to DAP……….. 6-1
6.2.4 Identification and Preparation of Policies for Non Conforming Uses…………. 6-2
6.2.5 Preparation of Action Area Plan for Participatory Development.……………… 6-2
6.2.6 Resolving Duality of Power in Granting Planning Permit……………………….. 6-2
6.2.7 Decentralization of RAJUK Function……………………………………………… 6-2
6.2.8 Bringing Potential Urban Areas under Municipal Authority and Creation of 6-2
New Municipality…………………………………………………………..………...
6.2.9 Strengthening Planning Department……………………………………………… 6-3
6.2.10 Co-ordination Among Related Authorities/ Agencies…………………………… 6-3
6.2.11 Enforcement of Law for Restoring Plan………………………………………….. 6-3
6.2.12 Provision of Penalty for Plan Violation……………………………………………. 6-3
6.2.13 Plan Review…………………………………………………………………………. 6-3
CHAPTER-7: CONCLUSION
7.1 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….. 7-1

LIST OF TABLES
Table-1.1: Required Maps with Corresponding Scale

Table-1.2 Union wise Number of Mouza, Area, Population and Households
Table-1.3: Planning Area Information
Table-1.4: Spot height in the Project Area
Table-1.5: Structure Plan Proposed Road
Table-1.6: Summary of Response Received on Public Consultation and Action Taken
Table-2.1: Distribution of area wise households by household size
Table-2.2: Distribution of the study area population by age and gender
Table-2.3: Distribution of area wise households by religion
Table-2.4 Population of the study are aged 6 years or above by level of education
Table 2.5 Percentage of population aged 6 years or above by level of education
Table-2.6 Distribution of the study area population by gender and occupation
Table-2.7 Distribution of area wise households by monthly household income
Table-2.8 Distribution of area wise households by monthly household expenditure
Table-2.9 Distribution of households by monthly household income and expenditure
Table-2.10 Distribution of area wise households by sources of household income
Table-2.11: Area wise Households by Type of House Ownership Pattern
Table-2.12: Distribution of area wise households by ownership pattern of homestead
Table-2.13: Area wise households by sources of ownership of the homestead
Table-2.14: Area wise households by type of living in the dwelling houses
Table-2.15: Projected Population and Household of the Project Area
Table-3.1: Population and Density of SPZ 12, 1991-2006
Table-3.2 Population and Density of SPZ 13, 1991-2006
Table-3.3: Standards for Provisions of Community Services
Table-3.4: Recommended New Setback for 33 m or up to 10 Storied Building
Table-3.5: Facility Standard at Neighbourhood Level
Table-3.6: Proposed Road Standard for DAP Area
Table-3.7: Road Proposals for Location-10
Table-3.8: Proposal for Open Space in Location-10 Area
Table-3.9: Proposed Land Use Zoning of Location -10Area
Table- 4.1: Structure Plan Phasing
Table- 4.2: Phasing of Development Proposals in Project- Location-10 Area
Table-4.3 Land Use Permitted and Landuse Conditionally Permitted
LIST OF MAPS
Map 1.1: Location Map of Location-10

Map 1.2: Structure Plan Landuse Policy of Location-10
Map 2.1: Pattern of Spatial Growth of Locatio-10 area
Map 3.1: Road Proposal in the Project area
Map 3.2: Proposed Natural Drainage System
Map 3.3: Location of Social Services
Map 3.4: Proposed Land use Zoning
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LIST OF FIGURE
Figure-2.1 Percentage distribution of the study area population by family size

Figure-2.2 Percentage distribution of the study area population by age and gender
Figure-2.3 Percentage distribution of the study area population by level of education
Figure-2.4 Union wise percentage distribution of literacy by sex in the study area
Figure-2.5 Percentage distribution of the study area population by occupation
Figure-2.6 Percentage of the study area household by income and expenditure
Figure-2.7 Area wise percentage of migration status
Figure-2.8 Union/municipality wise percentage of residential land use
Figure-2.9 Union/municipality wise percentage of commercial land use
Figure-2.10 Percentage of household by living type in dwelling houses
Figure-4.1: Structure of Landuse Permit Authority Showing Linkages
Figure-4.2: Flow Diagram showing Activity Linkage of Plan Permit Procedure
LIST OF ANNEXURE
Annex-3.1 Integrated Planning Map

Annex-4.1 Multisectoral Investment Programme
Annex-4.2 Phasing of Development Priority Areas
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BACKGROUND
1.1 Introduction
This is the Final Plan Report of Location-10 area under DMDP. The first report was the Inception
Report that primarily concerned the approach and methodology of the work with some highlights
on the preliminary idea about the present scenario of the project area. The second report was
study report (called Report-1), which was about the collection and authentication of mouza maps,
fixation of project area boundary and geo-referencing. The third report was survey report (Report-
2) that contained the survey findings and the base maps prepared on the basis of physical survey
and also the findings of sample household survey of the project area. Interim Report (Report-3)
was the fourth report that contained description about previous higher level plans, of stakeholder
consultations, the broad land use plan and policies and the integrated plan. Draft Plan Report, the
5th report illustrated the detailed area plan proposals, the critical issues priority and phasing of
project implementation and other details of institutional issues. The current report is the final plan
report, prepared considering comments received from two month long consultation and the
remarks received from the Technical Working Group (TWG) engaged by RAJUK to review the
DAP.
1.2 Background
RAJUK initiated the Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP) project in early ‘90s. The
project was originally designed to prepare a set of three hierarchical plans- Structure Plan, Master
Plan/Urban Area Plan and Detailed Area Plans. Due to paucity of funds the project had to be
closed down in 1995 without preparing the Detailed Area Plan component.
The DMDP Structure Plan sets a 20 year (1995-2015) long term development strategy for metro-
Dhaka sub-region of 1528 sq. km of RAJUK area. The DMDP Structure Plan report identifies the
order of magnitude and the direction of anticipated urban growth and sets forth a series of policy
guidelines for achieving the overall plan objectives.
The DMDP Urban Area Plan (UAP) provides an interim mid-term strategy for 10 years (1995-
2005) for the development of urban area within the RAJUK administrative boundary. Detailed
Area Plan (DAP), the lowest tier in the three level planning exercises, is basically a local level
plan which provides the land use policies, infrastructure and utility services.
Detailed Area Plan is a very vital part of the DMDP as far as spatial development and
development controlled is concerned. Absence of Detailed Area Plan not only hampered
development projects by RAJUK but also led to uncontrolled and unwanted spatial development
in the private sector. Absence of land use zoning provisions to be prepared under the Detailed
Area Plan also poised another problem that restricted approval of building plans, particularly in
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the newly urbanizing areas of RAJUK. With a view to ameliorate all the above problems that
RAJUK decided to complete the Detailed Area Plan component of the DMDP package undertook
the present project. On approval of the project by GOB, RAJUK invited proposals from competent
consulting firms. Firms submitted proposals for assignments divided into five groups (Group A, B,
C, D and E). The proposals were studied and analyzed and works were awarded to five
successful applicants. Sheltech in Association with Dial was awarded Location-10 area covering
two SPZ partially falling within the RAJUK jurisdiction. Structure Plan a component of DMDP
marked 26 Spatial Planning Zones (SPZ), covering the entire RAJUK area for preparation of
Detailed Area Plans (DAPs).
Structure Plan as an upper level framework has been termed as a flexible document. In Section
3.7.1 Plan Flexibility of the Structure Plan it has been asked to ensure flexibility of the document.
In describing nature of flexibility the Structure Plan says,” Monitoring, ordering and reviewing
priorities and sequencing of development are all the aspects of plan flexibility.” The flexible nature
of the DMDP has been clearly described in page. 47 of the Structure Plan report, where it says,”
……the DMDP Structure Plan is designed to be a living plan; hence its flexibility. It is designed to
be monitored, reviewed and when deemed necessary updated, its priorities and sequencing
adjusted to fit with prevailing circumstances. The DMDP Structure Plan, if treated as an inflexible
engineering blueprint, will have failed to achieve its purpose.” The consultant taking advantage of
this statement tried to modify certain concepts and area delineations in consideration of the
changed circumstances. DAP project was launched in 2004, nine years after the preparation of
DMDP, which was supposed to be prepared in 1995.
1.3 Purpose of Detailed Area Plan (DAP)

The provision of DAP is inherent in the Structure Plan with some specific purposes. These are:
a. To Provide basic infrastructure and services in the study area through systematic planning.
b. To Create congenial environment to promote economic activities.
c. To Improve drainage system and protect flood flow zones from encroachment.
d. To Create service centres to enable urban growth.
1.4 Objective of the Project

The main objectives of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) are as follows:
a. To provide a quality urban design having aesthetic, functional and flexibility characteristics;
b. To develop a programme for public sector action aiming at the implementation of the plan;
c. To prepare database and disseminate it in professional manner;
d. To provide and guide private sector development;
e. To provide clarity and security to future inhabitants and investors;
f. To prepare guidelines for future infrastructure development.

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1.4.1 General Objectives

The general objectives of the consultancy services for the preparation of Detailed Area Plan for
RAJUK Structure Plan area envisages:
• To Implement Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan policies
• To Guide and control urban development in an orderly manner in preferred areas of urban
expansion
• To Create an urban environment enabling citizens enjoy the services that suit urban living.
1.4.2 Specific Project Objectives

• Implementation of Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan 1995-2015
• Data Management and Dissemination
• Preparation of Multi-sector Investment Plan
• Ensuring Clarity and Security of Investment
• Providing Guideline for Development
• Ensuring Sustainable Environment
1.5 Custodian of the Detailed Area Plan

The present detailed area plan is a part of the DMDP plan package prepared under the banner
‘Master Plan’ as envisaged in Section 73(1) of the Town Improvement Act 1953. Rajdhani
Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) is the custodian of the’ Master Plan’ and as such it will be the
custodian of the detailed area plan as well and responsible for execution of the development
control and development proposals prepared under the plan. The development proposals can be
implemented either by RAJUK itself or through any other development agency, public or private.
Execution of many of the development proposals would be carried out by other public
development agencies, but it will be the responsibility of RAJUK to take initiatives to get work
done by those agencies through the Ministry of Housing and Public Works. RAJUK will take
action against whoever violates the provisions of the approved DAP proposals and development
control provisions.
1.6 Duration of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) and Amendment

The current Detailed Area Plan (DAP) shall remain valid till the validity of the Structure Plan that is
2015. DAP proposals, including land use zoning made in this report, should be periodically
reviewed to fit the plan with the need of the time. The purpose of the review will be to take an
overview of the level of implementation of the DAP, review changing physical growth pattern,
development of infrastructure, trend of public and private sector developments. Necessary
changes should be made in DAP proposals in the light of the findings of the review.
As a part of the master plan, amendment of the detailed area plan will be done under the legal
provision of Section 74(2) of the Town Improvement Act 1953. All the amendments shall have to
be notified in the Official Gazette for public information. As the relevant provision of the act says,
“(2) The 2 [Kartripakkha] may, from time to time, with the approval of the3 [Government] and the3
[Government] may at any time, amend or alter any specific provision of the Master Plan . Any
such amendment or alteration shall be published in the Official Gazette.’” So RAJUK can carry out
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same in the Official Gazette. But the best way will be to carry out the amendments at regular
interval instead of time to time peace meal amendments. It is suggested to extend validity of the
Structure Plan upto 2018 to allow a decade of time for implementation of the DAP proposals.
1.7 Format of Detailed Area Plan

The format of Detailed Area Plan consists of
a) Explanatory Report
b) Integrated Planning Map
a. Explanatory Report
The current explanatory report of the plan describes the plan proposals and other necessary
information to explain the plan. The report is divided into six chapters. Chapter one contains
background elements that include, among other things, project background, project objectives,
planning area, plan duration and review of previous plans. Chapter two highlights the critical
development issues and problems prevailing in the planning area, the planning area profile and
the future population. In Chapter three the development proposals have been placed in details
including the integrated planning map. The development proposals include, infrastructure and
services, public sector land development in new housing areas, ecological conservation,
conservation of monuments and heritage and flood protection and drainage development.
Chapter four describes the procedures and measures needed for plan implementation,
comprising such issues as, fixation of priorities, public sector action program, zoning and
development control. Chapter five delineates about the selected projects that would be
implemented on priority basis. Chapter six is about follow up actions to be taken including
necessary legal and procedural measures to execute the plan and development control.
b. Integrated Planning Map

The Integrated Planning Map shows different layers of information like the cadastral base,
administrative boundaries, geo-physical features (contour line, water bodies), infrastructures and
existing/proposed land use.
Following various components of Maps with different prescribed scale as per ToR would be
submitted at the final stage for the Detailed Area Plan:
Table -1.1: Required Maps with Corresponding Scale

S. L No Description Scale
1 Base Map 1:1980
2 Physical Feature Survey map(Road+ floor) 1:1980
3 Physical Feature Survey map(Road+ structure type) 1:1980
4 Physical Feature Survey map(Road+ use) 1:1980
5 Land Use Survey 1:1980
6 Field Survey (original survey marking) 1:1980
7 Utility Services
a. Road Network 1:1980
b. River/ Khal/Drainage 1:1980
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S. L No Description Scale
c. Gas/Electricity/ Water Supply 1:1980
8 Comprehensive Detailed Area Plan 1:3960
9 Comprehensive Detailed Area Plan 1:1980
10 Identified Projects in separate layers 1:1000
Source: Terms of Reference (ToR)
1.8 Description of the Planning Area

The Detailed Area Plan (DAP) project area of Location-10 is the north-eastern fringe of Dhaka
City Corporation (Map-1.1).However, only a small part is included within DCC. It comprises small
parts of Ward No. 17, 18 and 21 of Dhaka City Corporation along with part of Bhatara, Badda and
Satarkul Union. The total area of the project is 2,906.35 ha or 7,178.8 acres. Table-1.2 shows
union wise details of projected population, while Table-1.3 gives the the details of the project area
population with respect to SPZ.
Table- 1.2: Union wise Number of Mouza, Area, Population and Households of the
Ward/Union Name of the Area in acre Population 2001 Household

Mouza (GIS estimation) 2001
Bhatara (part) Bhatara 1371.79 73,032 16,628
Badda (part) Sutibhola (part),

Badda (part) 1036.27 71,811 16,138
Satarkul (part) Satarkul 1619.61 7504 1,484
Sutibhola 316.55 17,049 3,638
Bara Kathaldia 1283 1121 202
Ward no. 21 (part) Badda (part) 331.7 44,273 10,018 (total
(Total ward pop ward HH 15,999)
70,708)
Ward no. 17 (part) Joar Sahara 1211.58 36,777 (total 8,019(total ward
ward pop 87,355) HH 19,047)
Ward no. 18 (part) Badda (part) 27.94 2,622 (total ward 583 (total ward
pop 36572) HH 8133)
Total 7178.8 2,36,682 52,959
Source: BBS 1991, 2001 (Community Series: Zila- Dhaka)
The area comprises two SPZs in part, namely, SPZ-12: Eastern Fringe and SPZ-13(1): named
as Cantonment. According to the structure plan the project area falls in Urban Fringe
(Acceleration) and New Urban Area with a portion of retention pond. The total area including the
retention pond stands at 7178.8 acre.
Table-1.3: Planning Area Information
SPZ Area in (Acre) Population (2015)

1. SPZ-12: Eastern Fringe 6,847.1 3,55,755
2. SPZ-13(1): Cantonment 331.7 45,362
Total: 7,178.8 4,01,117
Source: DMDP Structure Plan
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1.8.1 Administrative and Cadastral Boundaries

It comprises small parts of Ward No. 17, 18 and 21 of Dhaka City Corporation along with part of
Bhatara, Badda and Satarkul Union. Cadastral base of the project area are C.S and R.S mauzas.
There are in total 28 C.S and 27 R.S sheets in the project area.
1.8.2 Geo-physical Profile

Following are the brief geographical features of the planning area.
a. Geology and Soil

The project area is covered with Pleistocene Madhupur Clay and Holocene sediments belonging
to the Ganges-Brahmaputra flood plain. The area is covered with recent flood plain deposits. On
the basis of geomorphologic expression and sediment characteristics, the area has been divided
into nine geological units having deposits of the following:
1. Sand bar/ point bar
2. Active natural levee
3. Flood plain
4. Depression
5. Abandoned channel
6. Gully fill
7. High flood plain
8. Old natural levee
9. Madhupur Clay.
b. Topography
The planning area is characterized by gently undulated land surface. The comparatively
developed area is located on the western part of the planning area, while the eastern part is low
and goes under water during monsoon. But most of these low lands are being filled up for
residential purpose in many areas. The lowest spot height is – 0.964 mPWD and the highest spot
height + 9.808 mPWD. Average land height of the project area is + 4.211 mPWD. About 61.69%
of spots heights ranges below average height of the land surface, while 39.31% of spots have
been found ranging above the average height of the land surface.
Table-1.4: Spot height in the Project Area

Spot Unit Value
Total Spot Number 3,96,685
Mean 4.211 mPWD
Maximum Height 9.808 mPWD
Minimum Height - 0.964 mPWD
Standard Deviation 1.895
Source: Topographic survey, 2006

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c. Geological Fault
Geo-physical conditions are not favorable for vertical expansion. Rampura Fault on Begunbari-
Jirani Khal make the planning are vulnerable to unpredictable settlement incase of earthquake.
The nearest Faults and Lineaments of the Planning area are as follows:
Baunia Lineament is a small feature in the Baunia depression, west of Dhaka Zia International
Airport; this lineament is characterized by sigmoidal fractures.
Bansi Fault is one of the major structural features in the area. It has developed in the western
part of the Madhupur Tract, along which zone the Bansi River flows. The fault is approximately 70
miles long. The western block is the down thrown block and the eastern block is the up thrown
block. The Bansi Fault is also characterized by sharp fault scarps, hanging valleys, abnormal
ground level and springs.
Turag Lineament is approximately 10 miles long. The feature is characterized by abnormal
ground level. The northern block of the Turag Lineament moved west and the southern block
east. The Turag River (Tongi Khal) flows along the Lineament the northern boundary of the FAP
8A and FAP 8B proposed project area embankments.
1.9 Review of Previous Plans and Proposals

1.9.1 Master Plan for Dhaka, 1959
The Dacca Master Plan 1959 was the first ever master plan prepared for Dhaka. It was prepared
in 1959 and approved in 1960 and covered an area of about 829 sq. km (320 sq. m.)
encompassing Dhaka Municipality, Tongi Municipality and Narayanganj Municipality.
A small part of the present planning area of Location-10 was designated as residential and the
vast area was put under flood zone.
1.9.2 Dhaka Metropolitan Area Integrated Urban Development Project (DMAIUDP), 1981
DMAIUDP was undertaken in 1980-81 with a view to prepare a long term strategy for the future
development of Dhaka City. The project proposed some alternative growth strategies for future
Dhaka, evaluated them and finally selected the most suitable strategies.
a. Preparation and Selection of Strategic Options by DMAIUDP

Dacca Metropolitan Integrated Urban Development Project (DMAIUDP) 1981 was undertaken to
work out the future mode and pattern of Dhaka city development keeping in consideration of the
physical and social constraints and opportunities existing within and possible areas of future
expansion. It was the first ever attempt to prepare a strategic plan in Bangladesh. The project was
jointly funded by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Planning Commission of GOB was
entrusted with the responsibility to implementing the project with Asian Development Bank as the
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A British consulting firm in association with a number of local firms initiated the project for Dhaka
City in 1980 and completed in 1981. The experts drew up nine strategic options for future
development of Dhaka city. They reviewed the options for selection of the most suitable one. The
options were,
Option-1: continuation of the current trend –sustained peripheral growth of the city with limited
northward expansion.
Option-2: peri-urban development – low density resettlement with intensive agricultural
production, over an extensive area surrounding the city.
Option-3: comprehensive flood control-flood protection of the existing city and the northern,
eastern and western development areas by enclosing embankment.
Option-4: comprehensive flood control around the south and south eastern periphery of greater
Dhaka.
Option-5: northern expansion- development by concentration of employment, infrastructure
ands services.
Option-6: northern expansion- as for 5 with addition of an improved transportation facility linking
urban centers in the north up to that in the south-east.
Option-7: development of new satellite city – concentration of new development at one new
location in the city region away from the existing city.
Option-8: sub-regional dispersal –decentralization of urbanization and urban development in
the existing urban centers of the city region.
Option-9: minimization of urban growth-limitation of urban population growth by reducing the
level of investment in the city in favour of rural development.
A two stage evaluation of the option was carried out. But the consultants finally found none of the
options satisfactory. In the first stage the experts rearranged the options into following three
strategies. The three alternative strategies were:
A. Extensive development of land immediately adjoining the city by comprehensive flood
protection.
B. Continuing peripheral expansion of the city without flood protection.
C. Expansion of the city to the north and west, which does not require comprehensive flood
protection.
A second stage evaluation of the three alternatives was carried out based on the criteria of,
- cost
- benefit
- implementation possibilities and
- flexibility criteria.
After evaluating the three alternatives the experts came to the conclusion that alternative B and C
were the best choices as they have “the balance of advantages”. And these advantages “could be
achieved at a lower level of urban development expenditure, with fewer implementation problems,
and at lower risk than in the flood protection strategy.” Therefore, the combined peripheral growth
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/northern expansion strategy was adopted as the recommended urban development strategy for
future Dhaka.
b. Review and Analysis of DMAIUDP Options in the Context of DAP
DMAIUDP report was never officially accepted as strategy for urban development by the
government and no urban development agency ever showed any response to the
recommendations of the report. In fact the report was rather ignored. However, the report
suggested for phase wise urban expansion with comprehensive flood protection on the eastern
fringe area. DMAIUDP also recommended for continuing peripheral expansion of the city without
flood protection in Badda area.
1.9.3 DMDP Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan (1995-2015)

Prepared in 1995 Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP) or Dhaka Master Plan 1995
was rather a follow up of the DMIUDP. DMDP was a three stage hierarchical plan- Structure Plan,
Urban Area Plan and Detailed Area Plan. However, the project could go only through first two
stages-Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan.
a. Relevant Recommendations
Structure Plan Land Use Development and Control Policies divide the Location-10 area into
following Land Use zones (Map-1.2).
o Established Urban Area up to 1989
o New Urban Land Development
o Urban Fringe Area
o Flood Retention Pond
Major Roads/Public Transportation Network Road Development

In the Structure Plan three roads have been proposed that fall within location-10. These are listed
below:
Table-1.5: Structure Plan Proposed Road
Structure Plan Proposed Road Length
M3 From Pragati Sharani near Rampura bridge to Eastern Bypass near 5.8 km
Baburjayaga
M5 From Intersection of Madani Avenue and Pragati Sharani to Bara Beraid 5.7 km
via Merul
M6B First Primary Road from Trimohini to Namapara via Satarkul 7.8 km
From Airport Road near Khilkhet to First Balu Bridge near Tek Noadda 6.5 km

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1.10 Public Consultation

1.10.1 Consultation with Local Government Authorities
Consultation with Badda Union Parishad
The consultants of Location-10 arranged a public consultation meeting in Badda Union Parishad
on February 17, 2008. Union Parishad Chairman Mr. Ali Hossain presided over the meeting,
Nilufar Kibria Dalim member of Badda UP, Project Director and Project Manager from RAJUK
was also present in the meeting. Project Director of DAP made a briefing about the aims and
objectives of the Detailed Area Plan to the audience. Urban Planner from Consulting Farm
described the Detailed Area Plan preparation process to the audience using multi media
presentation technique. Various problems, issues, opportunities and required actions to the area
were discussed in the consultation meeting.
Consultation with Satarkul Union Parishad

The consultants of Location-10 arranged a public consultation meeting in Satarkul Union Parishad
on February 17, 2008. Union Parishad Chairman Mr. Tajul presided over the meeting, UP
Members, Project Director and Project Manager from RAJUK were also present in the meeting.
Project Director of DAP made a briefing about the aims and objectives of the Detailed Area Plan
to the audience. Urban Planner from Consulting Farm described the Detailed Area Plan
preparation process to the audience using multi media presentation technique. Various problems,
issues, opportunities and required actions to the area were discussed in the consultation meeting.
Consultation with Bhatara Union Parishad

The consultants of Location-10 arranged a public consultation meeting in Bhatara Union Parishad
on February 15, 2008. Union Parishad Chairman Mr. Mozammel Haque presided over the
meeting, UP Members, Project Director and Project Manager from RAJUK were also present in
the meeting. Project Director of DAP made a briefing about the aims and objectives of the
Detailed Area Plan to the audience. Urban Planner from Consulting Farm described the Detailed
Area Plan preparation process to the audience using multi media presentation technique. Various
problems, issues, opportunities and required actions to the area were discussed in the
consultation meeting.
1.10.2 Consultation with Different Communities & Professional groups

1. Academics like Department of Urban and Regional Planning of BUET, JU and Department of
Urban and rural Planning of KU;
2. Professional body like, Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Institute of Architects Bangladesh;
3. Study groups like, Center for Urban Studies;
4. Business group like, FBCCI, DCCI, REHAB, BLDA, Dhaka Mohanagar Somitee;
5. Media like, The Daily Inqilab, The Daily Naya Diganta, and The Daily Sambad;

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1.10.3 Public Hearing

As per section 74 of Town Improvement (TI) Act 1953, RAJUK carried out a two month long
Public Hearing on the Detailed Area Plan from October 3, 2008 to December 4, 2008. The Public
Hearing was carried out through:
• Media Coverage
¾ Print
¾ Electronic
• Press Conference
• Web based Publication
• Display of Maps (Hard Copy)
¾ RAJUK Auditorium
¾ DAP, PD Office
¾ RAJUK Zonal Office at Dhanmandi
¾ RAJUK Zonal Office at Mohakhali
¾ RAJUK Zonal Office at Uttara
• Explain different aspects of the Plan to the stakeholders by experts
• Digital Display upto individual Mauza Plot level in GIS Platform
• Collection of Complaints in prescribed format and preparation of checklist
• Collection of Complaints in the form of letter to Chairman/P.D.
Table-1.6: Summary of Reponses Received on Public Consultation and Actions Taken

Total No. of No. of Action About Complaints/Suggestions
Reponses Application
Received Expressing No. of Application No. of Application No. of
Appreciation Having Complaints/ Addressed Application
About the Suggestions Unable to
Plan Address
36 00.00 36 30 6
(100.00) (00.00%) (100.00%) (83.33%) (16.67%)
All the 36 responses received were about requests to declare their areas a land use as per their
desire or free their land from any development proposal or development restriction. The
consultant carefully studied all these application and tried its best to accommodate only the
requests that were found feasible. The Table-1.6 gives a summary statistics about the responses
received and actions taken about them. Out of 36 application having complaints or requests
83.33% were addressed, and 16.67% could not be addressed for various reasons including
restriction of the Structure Plan and on other environmental and planning grounds.
1.10.4 Consultation with Public Representatives

A series of consultation meetings were held with the Honorable Members of the Parliament of the
RAJUK jurisdiction area to appraise them of the draft final DAP and obtain their valuable
suggestions and recommendations. Almost whole August and half of September, 2009 was spent
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Honorable members appreciated the endeavor and expressed that in order to develop Dhaka in
planned way all necessary measures including implementation of the draft DAP should
immediately be under taken.
Some members made specific suggestions for widening of certain roads, making suggestion for
new connectivity.
Some members wanted changes in the Landuse proposals. The consultants accommodated their
suggestion where higher level plan allowed. Suggestions that did not conform to the higher level
plan could not be adhered to.
1.11 Draft DAP Review by Review Committee

To give top priority to environmental considerations and also to ensure civil society participation in
plan making process, RAJUK organized a 13 member Technical Working Group (TWG)
committee representing professional groups, environmental activists. The TWG examined the
various aspects of the plan proposals including the environmental issues. In the meantime a two
month long public hearing was arranged by RAJUK on the plan to seek public opinion on the plan.
A series of tripartite meetings were held with representatives from RAJUK, consultants and the
TWG. The major observation of the TWG covered the following issues:
(i) Population projection
(ii) Conformity of the proposed land use of DAP with DMDP and from planning
principles and norms
(iii) Standards for amenities
(iv) Issues of transportation
(v) Development management tools/strategies
(vi) Issues of Data discrepancy
On the recommendation of TWG the Review committee (RC) finalized their report on March 30,
2009. But the consultants were of different opinion about it and it was decided to resolve the issue
through discussion among the RC, RAJUK and the Consultants. Accordingly a series of tripartite
meetings were arranged and finally the matter was resolved through consensus reached by all
the three parties. According to consensus following decision were made.
• Population
• Population for 2015 shall be projected on the basis of:
– Population of 2001 and shall be considered as 10.24 Million.
– Population for 2015 and shall be accepted as 18.43 Million.
– Overall Annual Growth Rate shall be considered as 4.29 %.
• Rural Settlement Zone

• A new zone named Rural Settlement Zone shall be created to accommodate and
confine traditional rural settlements.
• Flood Flow Zones
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• Since all the structures have been contained within newly created Rural Homestead
Zone, the remaining parts of Main Flood Flow and Sub Flood Flow zone become one
and therefore merged into one zone namely Flood Flow Zone.
• Agricultural Zone
• High value Agricultural Zone and Agricultural Zone shall be merged into one zone
namely Agricultural Zone due to their uniform and similar landuse control requirement.
• Any further use that does not conform to the Agricultural Zones shall be strictly
prohibited.
• Retention Ponds & Canals

• Retention Pond as provided by the consultants in the form of canals at DND and the
Eastern Fringe may be maintained as they comply with the Structure Plan & Urban
Area Plan.
• Retention Pond as provided by the consultants at the outskirts of the Eastern Fringe
alongside the embankment to ease pumping out of water may be maintained.
• Canal Network at the Eastern Fringe may be improved by creating links among them.
• Canals for drainage of Eastern Fringe as per Halcrow Study will work but FAP 8A
proposed Retention Area may be kept as further caution.
• Road Network
• Grid Iron pattern for main roads (Down to secondary roads) as proposed by the
Consultants may be provided.
• Crossing the canals by main roads (Down to secondary roads) as proposed by the
Consultants may be provided.
• Regional Road over Retention Pond on viaduct may be provided.
• Urban Deferred
• Since DAP projected population for 2015 is more than the estimated population of the
Structure Plan, no part of the area designated as urban in the Structure Plan is required
to be shown as urban deferred.
• Standards
• Amenity Standards as set by the DAP Consultants are acceptable.
• Standard of Regional Parks and Open Spaces within DMDP will be 0.28 acres /1000
people.
• Spaces for the Universities to be earmarked in suitable locations within DMDP
jurisdiction.

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• Existing Non Complied Uses

• The use / function that do not comply with the designated landuse category shall be
either of the following types:
– Overlay Zone: Non-complied use/function that DAP allows continuing in its present
use.
– Non-conforming Use/Site: Non-complied use/function that DAP does not allow to
continue in its present use and fixes time frame for its discontinuation based on the
nature and extent of its potential adverse effect on the underlying land use.

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2.1 Existing Development Pattern
2.1.1 General
The current chapter is about analyzing the existing development pattern of the project area. It
includes such issues as residential, commercial and industrial development patterns, services
facilities, and description about non-urbanized areas, infrastructure facilities and land value. It
also includes population growth. Map-2.1 shows the pattern of spatial growth pattern in the
project area.
Development pattern of the project area shows spontaneous residential area development and
linear commercial development in the eastern side of Pragati Sarani, but no or small patches of
development prevail in the inner parts.
The main characteristics of spatial growth in the project area are:
i. The growth usually follows major roads;
ii. Development takes place primarily in flood free lands;
iii. Housing estates have already purchased vast tracts of land. They usually choose land in
low cost low lands to maximize profit and with a long term objectives of development;
v. Development in general takes place in an unplanned way;
vi. Most buildings with approval from RAJUK violate the approved plans.
2.1.2 Socio-economic Profile

a. Family Size
The household size in the area reflects that more than 55% households are with 3 to 4 family
members. About 27% households have also been found with 5 to 6 family members, while more
than 9% households have 7 to 8 family members. The national average household size as is
about 5.5 members/households.
55.13
60
50
40
27.03
Percentage
30
20
9.34
7.77
0.73
10
0
1--2 3--4 5--6 7--8 9--10
Size of the household
Figure-2.1: Percentage distribution of the study area population by family size

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Table-2.1: Distribution of area wise households by household size
Household DCC area (Part) Other area Total

size N % N % N %
1-2 21 2.71 138 10.86 159 7.77
3-4 422 54.45 706 55.55 1128 55.13
5-6 194 25.03 359 28.25 553 27.03
7-8 132 17.03 59 4.64 191 9.34
9-10 6 0.77 9 0.71 15 0.73
Total 775 100.00 1271 100.00 2046 100.00
Source: Household socio-economic survey, DAP for DMDP, Location-10, 2006
Table-2.1 shows the union/municipality wise distribution of household size in the planning area.
The survey data presents condition in parts of DCC, Satarkul Union, Beraid Union and Demra
Union. It has been observed that more than 54% households of DCC part, more than 55% of
other areas have a household size having 3 to 4 members. Some households have been found
with family members with 7 to 8 (about 17% in DCC part and 4.64% in other area).
b. Age and Sex Structure

The distribution of household population in the planning area by age group and gender is shown
in Figure-2.2. It has been found that in most of the age groups, distribution of males/females is
almost similar and close to equal. But variation has been found in the age group of 55-59. In this
age group, male population is almost triple than the females (male 4.63% and female 1.64%).
16
14
12
Percentage
10
8 Male
6 Female
4 Both
2
0
-4
10 9
14
20 9
24
29
35 4
39
45 4
49
55 4
59
64
+
65
-
5
0-
5-
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
15
25
30
40
50
60
Age group
Figure-2.2: Percentage distribution of the study area population by age and gender

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Table-2.2 presents the distribution of male and female population according to different age
groups. About 43% of the population belongs up to 19 years of age; more than 29% belongs to
age group 20-34 years, about 16% to 35-49 years. More than 9% are in age group 50-59 years
and nearly 5% are of 60+ years. The age distribution of male and female populations is almost
identical. However, the male population in the older age groups appears to be slightly higher
compared to female.
Table-2.2: Distribution of the study area population by age and gender

Male Female Total
Age in Years
N % N % N %
0-4 525 11.26 354 8.56 879 9.99
5-9 471 10.10 395 9.55 866 9.84
10-14 392 8.40 462 11.17 854 9.71
15-19 596 12.78 605 14.63 1201 13.65
20-24 307 6.58 334 8.08 641 7.28
25-29 606 12.99 563 13.62 1169 13.29
30-34 424 9.09 356 8.61 780 8.86
35-39 327 7.01 209 5.05 536 6.09
40-44 268 5.75 216 5.22 484 5.50
45-49 188 4.03 197 4.76 385 4.38
50-54 146 3.13 140 3.39 286 3.25
55-59 216 4.63 68 1.64 284 3.23
60-64 109 2.34 118 2.85 227 2.58
65+ 89 1.91 118 2.85 207 2.35
Total 4664 100.00 4135 100.00 8799 100.00
c. Religious Status
Religious composition of the population in an area has various implications for spatial planning
and overall welfare of the population. Data collected through the socio-economic survey regarding
religious status is given in the Table-2.3 About 88% households of the study are belongs to the
Muslim community followed by Hindu (11.78%). Other religious community like Christian and
Buddhist could also be found but they negligible.
Table-2.3: Distribution of area wise households by religion

DCC area Other area Total
Religion
N % N % N %
Muslim 742 95.74 1056 83.08 1798 87.88
Hindu 32 4.13 209 16.44 241 11.78
Buddhist 1 0.13 0 0.00 1 0.05
Christian 0 0.00 6 0.47 6 0.29
Total 775 100.00 1271 100.00 2046 100.00
Source: Household socio-economic survey, 2006

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d. Educational Status
Overall 14% of the total population aged 6 years or above have never attended schools, and the
remaining 79% have different level of education. About 38% have completed or attended primary
school, 22% have attained secondary level of education, only 8% have completed SSC and the
remaining 18% have done HSC and the above level of education (Figure-2.3).
18% 14%
Illeterate
8% Primary
Secondary
SSC Pass
38% HSC and Above
22%
Figure-2.3: Percentage distribution of the study area population by level of education
The following tables (Table-2.4, 2.5) present the distributions of planning area male and female
population aged 6 years or above by level of education completed or attended, according to area
of residence. People with higher level of education are very insignificant in the planning area and
education level is somewhat better in DCC part than in other parts of the planning area.
Table-2.4: Population of the study are aged 6 years or above by level of education
Male Female Total
Level of education
N % N % N %
Illiterate 446 10.73 619 16.63 1065 13.52
Primary 1575 37.89 1452 39.00 3027 38.41
Secondary 841 20.23 885 23.77 1726 21.90
SSC 318 7.65 288 7.74 606 7.69

HSC 246 5.92 229 6.15 475 6.03
Graduate 499 12.00 155 4.16 654 8.30
Doctor 12 0.29 4 0.11 16 0.20
Masters 149 3.58 12 0.32 161 2.04
Technical 2 0.05 7 0.19 9 0.11
Vocational 7 0.17 1 0.03 8 0.10
Religious 26 0.63 7 0.19 33 0.42
Alem 2 0.05 0 0.00 2 0.03
Others 34 0.82 64 1.72 98 1.24
Total 4157 100.00 3723 100.00 7880 100.00

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Table-2.5: Percentage of population aged 6 years or above by level of education

DCC area Other area Study area
Education
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Illiterate 11.90 22.83 16.91 9.82 12.22 10.98 10.73 16.63 13.52
Primary 27.25 23.87 25.70 46.21 49.75 47.92 37.89 39.00 38.41
Secondary 16.28 20.31 18.13 23.32 26.23 24.72 20.23 23.77 21.90
SSC 7.13 10.09 8.49 8.06 6.06 7.10 7.65 7.74 7.69
HSC 5.32 12.29 8.52 6.39 1.79 4.17 5.92 6.15 6.03
Graduate 23.03 7.44 15.88 3.39 1.84 2.64 12.00 4.16 8.30
Doctor 100.00 0.13 0.24 0.26 0.09 0.18 0.29 0.11 0.20
Masters 6.69 0.00 3.62 1.16 0.55 0.86 3.58 0.32 2.04
Technical 0.11 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.32 0.16 0.05 0.19 0.11
Vocational 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.30 0.05 0.18 0.17 0.03 0.10
Religious 0.16 0.06 0.12 0.99 0.28 0.64 0.63 0.19 0.42
Alem 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.04 0.05 0.00 0.03
Others 1.81 2.98 2.34 0.04 0.83 0.42 0.82 1.72 1.24
Total 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
About 90% of other area (outside DCC) male population has some level of education against 88%
of DCC part male population. On the other hand, 88% of other area female population has some
level of education against 77% of DCC part female population.
90
89
90 88 88
88
86
83
84
Percentage
82
80 Male
77
78 Female
76
74
72
70
DCC area Other area Study area
Area
Figure-2.4: Union wise percentage distribution of literacy by sex in the study area
e. Occupation Pattern
Occupational pattern of population of the project area shows that most people are engaged in
urban based jobs and businesses. About 24% is either underage or students and about 29%
involved in household works. About 36% is engaged in some sort of income activities and 11%
unemployed. About 10% work in government/private/autonomous organization, 6% involved in
business, 10% day labours and 1% land owner’s farmers. The remaining 9% is involved in other
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activities like industrial labouring, skilled/unskilled professional works, etc. (Figure-2.5).

Union/municipality wise occupational pattern of the population according to gender is given in
Table-2.6
Student
9%
24% Household work
11%
Job
Business
Farmer
10%
Labour
1%
29% Unemployed
10%
6% Others
Figure-2.5: Percentage distribution of the study area population by occupation
Table-2.6: Distribution of the study area population by gender and occupation

Male Female Total
Category
N % N % N %
Self Employed 47 1.13 13 0.35 60 0.76
Govt./Autonomous 230 5.53 14 0.38 244 3.10
Private Company 426 10.25 78 2.10 504 6.40
Business 440 10.58 26 0.70 466 5.91
NGO Worker 2 0.05 18 0.48 20 0.25
Rickshaw/Van Puller 199 4.79 0 0.00 199 2.53
Motor Driver 96 2.31 0 0.00 96 1.22
Skilled Mechanics 154 3.70 0 0.00 154 1.95
Industrial Labour 70 1.68 28 0.75 98 1.24
Day Labour (Non-farm) 379 9.12 16 0.43 395 5.01
Land Owner Farmer 52 1.25 0 0.00 52 0.66
Sharecropper 3 0.07 0 0.00 3 0.04
Day Labour (Agri.) 236 5.68 10 0.27 246 3.12
Household Works 24 0.58 2284 61.35 2308 29.29
Unemployed 494 11.88 361 9.70 855 10.85
Student 1093 26.29 813 21.84 1906 24.19
Day Labour 42 1.01 12 0.32 54 0.69
Others 170 4.09 50 1.34 220 2.79
Total 4157 100.00 3723 100.00 7880 100.00
f. Income and Expenditure Levels

Monthly household income and expenditure indicate socio-economic status of the households.
This also allows to examining the household saving rate. Here, income means income of a
household for a month from all sources, such as production, property, salary and business; and
expenditure means the amount of money that a household spends for all types of consumptions.
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less and these households are able to save some money. But the situation is opposite among the
low income households.
Table-2.7: Distribution of area wise households by monthly household income

Level of income
N % N % N %
0-1500 1 0.13 0 0.00 1 0.05
1501-2500 2 0.26 18 1.42 20 0.98
2501-3500 30 3.87 277 21.79 307 15.00
3501-4500 52 6.71 240 18.88 292 14.27
4501-5500 129 16.65 166 13.06 295 14.42
5501-6500 74 9.55 154 12.12 228 11.14
6501-8000 124 16.00 164 12.90 288 14.08
8001-10000 105 13.55 120 9.44 225 11.00
10001-12000 44 5.68 20 1.57 64 3.13
12000+ 214 27.61 112 8.81 326 15.93
Total 775 100.00 1271 100.00 2046 100.00
Table-2.8: Distribution of area wise households by monthly household expenditure

Level of income
N % N % N %
0-1500 0 0.00 1 0.08 1 0.05
1501-2500 6 0.77 43 3.38 49 2.39
2501-3500 96 12.39 451 35.48 547 26.74
3501-4500 116 14.97 274 21.56 390 19.06
4501-5500 179 23.10 112 8.81 291 14.22
5501-6500 87 11.23 165 12.98 252 12.32
6501-8000 82 10.58 104 8.18 186 9.09
8001-10000 77 9.94 68 5.35 145 7.09
10001-12000 14 1.81 19 1.49 33 1.61
12000+ 118 15.23 34 2.68 152 7.43
Total 775 100.00 1271 100.00 2046 100.00
More than 30% households have monthly income within Tk. 4500, while 50.64% households have
monthly income between Tk. 4501 and Tk. 10,000, and more than 19% have monthly income
more than Tk. 10,000. As regards monthly expenditure, about 49.24% household expends Tk.
4500 or less, about 42.72% are able to spend Tk. 4501 to 10,000, and rest 9.04% spends more
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14.42
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Figure-2.6: Percentage of the study area household by income and expenditure
A study (1996) sponsored by Planning Commission and ADB set poverty line for the poor at
monthly income/expenditure at Tk. 3500. Taking into account of inflation and cost of living, if
current poverty level is set at Tk. 4500, then about 30% households of the study area will be
below the poverty line in terms of cash income.
Table-2.9: Distribution of households by monthly household income and expenditure

Income Expenditure
Level of income
N % N %
0-1500 1 0.05 1 0.05
1501-2500 20 0.98 49 2.39
2501-3500 307 15.00 547 26.74
3501-4500 292 14.27 390 19.06
4501-5500 295 14.42 291 14.22
5501-6500 228 11.14 252 12.32
6501-8000 288 14.08 186 9.09
8001-10000 225 11.00 145 7.09
10001-12000 64 3.13 33 1.61
12000+ 326 15.93 152 7.43
Total 2046 100.00 2046 100.00
g. Source of Income
Table-2.10 shows union/municipality wise households by sources of income. From the survey, it
has been revealed that a household receives income from more than one source. In the planning
area, daily wage accounts for more than 32% of all household income, followed by salary
(27.58%), business (18.09%) and agriculture (6.28%). About 15.55% households also derive
income from some other sources, like property, house rent, livestock, fisheries, handicrafts,
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Table-2.10: Distribution of area wise households by sources of household income

Source of income
N % N % N %
Salary 411 32.88 336 23.05 747 27.58
Property 62 4.96 7 0.48 69 2.55
House rent 26 2.08 73 5.01 99 3.66
Business 225 18.00 265 18.18 490 18.09
Daily wage 368 29.44 512 35.12 880 32.50
Agriculture 16 1.28 154 10.56 170 6.28
Livestock 0 0.00 3 0.21 3 0.11
Fisheries 2 0.16 8 0.55 10 0.37
Handicrafts 1 0.08 0 0.00 1 0.04
Remittance 80 6.40 70 4.80 150 5.54
Others 59 4.72 30 2.06 89 3.29
Total 1250 100.00 1458 100.00 2708 100.00
h. Migration
Following graph (Figure-2.7) shows the status of migration in the study area. The household
socio-economic survey reveals that about 40.81% of the households are local residents and
about 59.19% migrated from different parts of the country.
68.52
70
59.19
60 53.5
46.5
50
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Percentage
40
31.48
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Figure-2.7: Area wise percentage of migration status
2.1.3 Lands Use

a. Residential Areas
Residential settlements are normally found in areas of higher elevation following linear pattern
along side the Pragati Sarani and along the internal roads. Badda, Bhatara and Joar Sahara
areas, close to Pragati Sarani are the most populous parts of the planning area. In most areas
new residential developments are coming up spontaneously, which make provision of services
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difficult. A little over 19 percent of the planning area is occupied by residential land use. A vast
tract of land towards periphery remains vacant because of lower elevation of lands that get
flooded during monsoon as well as non-existence of road infrastructure. As a result development
is costlier in these areas that involve large scale land filling. Large and small commercial
developers and individuals land developers are the main actors of land development in these
areas. They are carrying on land development by filling up low lands and construct buildings with
heavy structural foundations that make development costlier.
The planning area is the extended part of the main Dhaka City. It is experiencing rapid
development pressure due to its location close to major thoroughfare and close to city’s activity
areas. Residential is the dominating land use in the area. About 35% of the study area is
occupied by residential use including rural homesteads. It has been found that DCC part occupies
about 63.45% of residential land followed by Satarkul Union 25.34%, Demra Union 9.61% and
Beraid Union 1.59%.
1.59% 9.61%
DCC
25.34% Satarkul
Beraid
Demra
63.45%
Figure-2.8: Union/municipality wise percentage of residential land use
b. Industrial and Commercial Development

The size of industrial land use is not significant. They follow along the roads taking a linear shape.
There are different categories of industries. A few numbers of garment and knit wear factories
have been found in the area, while large number of furniture making and other small scale home
manufacturing and processing units exist in the interior where rent is low. However, the total
coverage of all categories of industries is only about 106.79 acres that is very much insignificant
compared to the total planning area. The main industrial agglomerations are observed in Badda
and Satarkul mouzas. Commercial developments are found mainly along Pragati Sarani.
c. Commercial Areas
Commercial area occupies only 77.13 acres of land constituting 1.35% of the total area.
Commercial areas mainly include road side shops, bazaars and shopping complexes. Except two
kitchen markets, all commercial spaces are scattered. Concentration of commercial use is more
prominent in (69.73%) in DCC part, because this is the most urbanized part of the study area,
while Satarkul Union covers 30.27% of commercial spaces. No commercial spaces have been
found from the land use survey.
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0.00%
0.00%
30.27%
DCC
Sararkul
Beraid
Demra
69.73%
Figure-2.9: Union/municipality wise percentage of commercial land use
d. Amenities and Services

It is ascertained from the study that there is serious shortage of play field and parks for local level
active and passive recreation. Absence of open space particularly affects children and the
adolescent classes in terms of growth of their body and mind. Adolescents devoid of playing
areas are often found to get involved in drug addiction and anti social activities. A variety of uses
like bank, health facilities, power sub station, treatment plants, engineering workshops, hotel,
restaurant, police, fire brigade and like are included in service category of land use that occupy
8.58 acres of land in the planning area.
e. Non Urbanized Area

Within the planning area major land coverage is non-urbanized. They are either low lying vacant
land or belong to agriculture, and or water body. The having non-urbanized character constitutes
over 65 percent of the total planning area. So there are still vast opportunities for urban expansion
in the area. But urbanization has to proceed with land filling to raise it above flood level which is
costlier. Vacant lands are mostly fallow lands where no agriculture works are done due to
indiscriminate land filling and for want of irrigation water after the monsoon.
2.1.4 Infrastructure
a. Circulation Network
The planning area lies on one of the most important north-south road (Pragati Sarani) connecting
Dhaka City with north-eastern districts. Apart from Pragati Sarani, most of the roads of Location-
10 area have been developed spontaneously through community initiative. A good proportion of
roads in is bituminous (45.58%) that have mainly been developed in DCC areas. Over 35 percent
of the planning area roads have been found katcha or unpaved which exist in the areas outside
DCC. The most important problem of roads is that they are very narrow and tortuous that makes
movement of vehicles difficult. The area is connected with Gulshan-1 and Gulshan-2 with east-
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b. Utility Services
i. Electricity
Electricity covers almost all part of the study area. High voltage towers and transformers are
distributed evenly in all unions. Only 8 numbers of National Power Grid Poles are found from the
survey.
ii. Water Supply

Dhaka WASA is again responsible to supply water within its jurisdiction in the study area. The
socio-economic survey revealed that about 44% have the access to water supplied by WASA.
Others used tube well as the main source of drinking water supply all over the study area. No
overhead tank and no deep tube well have been found in the study area from the physical
infrastructure survey.
iii. Gas Supply

Titas Gas is responsible to supply gas in the Location-10 area. Gas supply is available in most
part of the project area.
iv. Sewage Disposal

Provision of sewerage system is concerned with the activities of municipality. In Dhaka
Metropolitan Area, it is the responsibility of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
(WASA). About 7.84 km of sewerage system has been identified within the jurisdiction of WASA
in the study area. DCC part covers maximum part of the sewerage system (5.66 km), while
Satarkul Union covers only 2.18 km
v. Drainage
Before the urban invasion started in the planning area, there was a natural drainage system in the
planning area that drained out the excess rain water during monsoon and saved the area from
flooding. Almost entire planning area is without any drainage network, while rapid urban growth is
being taken place everywhere. This is posing a serious threat to new settlements by water
logging. Since most natural drainage systems are being filled up by new land owners. As a result
rainwater will become clogged at certain places causing water stagnation and flooding. There is
no drainage development plan for the planning area undertaken by LGED or Water Development
Board. Local drainage is hampered due to non-existence of urban local government. With the
rapid urbanization some of the natural drainage systems have already been filled up by new
developers, at other places the land owners by the side of state owned water courses encroached
into the drainage system. This tendency has caused the drainage network to squeeze down
reducing their capacity to drain out enough water. Many of these natural drainage system still
exist which must be protected to save the area from flood vulnerability.

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vi. Solid Waste Disposal

Because of their particular consumption and production pattern urban land uses produce more
waste than rural land uses. As there is no urban local government (except ward no. 17, 18 and
21) these wastes are littered almost everywhere polluting the environment. There is dumping site
or transfer station, as a result waste is dumped everywhere.
2.1.5 Land Ownership and Land Value

a. Land Ownership
The socio-economic survey shows that more than half of the people live in rented houses. These
constitute usually the lower middle income people.
Table-2.11: Area wise Households by Type of House Ownership Pattern
DCC Area Other Area Total

Type of Living
N % N % N %
Own 244 31.48 591 46.50 835 40.81
Rental 506 65.29 674 53.03 1180 57.67
Sublet 24 3.10 1 0.08 25 1.22
Others 1 0.13 5 0.39 6 0.29
Total 775 100.00 1271 100.00 2046 100.00
From the Table-2.12 it can be said that individual house ownership is comparatively high in the
area as people find lands in this area at lower price compared to city’s inner areas.
b. House Ownership Pattern

It is usual that most of the household have own homestead in rural areas, which is comparatively
low in urban areas as most a significant portion of the people migrated from rural to urban area for
higher income and better quality of life.
It has been observed that the study area is mixed of urban and semi-urban in nature and the
socio-economic household survey shows that almost over 99.29% households have their own
homestead either by individually or jointly (Table-2.12).
Table-2.12: Distribution of area wise households by ownership pattern of homestead

Type of ownership
N % N % N %
Individual ownership 216 88.16 576 96.64 792 94.17
Joint ownership 28 11.43 15 2.52 43 5.11
Unauthorized occupier 1 0.41 5 0.84 6 0.71
Total 245 100.00 596 100.00 841 100.00

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Household survey shows that more than 79% of the families are owner of their landed property
through the law of inheritance. About 12.72% became owner of land by means of purchase, while
5.47% received their land through the means of gift. Table-2.13 gives the detail about the source
of homestead ownership.
Table-2.13: Area wise households by sources of ownership of the homestead
Source of DCC area Other area Total

ownership N % N % N %
Inheritance 133 54.29 535 89.77 668 79.43
Purchase 71 28.98 36 6.04 107 12.72
Gift 28 11.43 18 3.02 46 5.47
Others 13 5.31 7 1.17 20 2.38
Total 245 100.00 596 100.00 841 100.00
Type of living of households in dwelling houses and structure type not only indicate the socio-
economic level of the inhabitants, but also show the level of development. Figure-2.10 shows that
57% lives in rental houses and 41% lives in own houses. Another 2% somehow managed their
dwelling houses. Detailed ownership pattern of dwelling houses are given in Table-2.12. In
Hazratpur and Taranagar Unions, no household has been found live on rental basis.
2%
41% Own
Rental
57% Others
Figure-2.10: Percentage of household by living type in dwelling houses
Table-2.14: Area wise households by type of living in the dwelling houses

Type of living
N % N % N %
Own 244 31.48 591 46.50 835 40.81
Rental 506 65.29 674 53.03 1180 57.67
Sublet 24 3.10 1 0.08 25 1.22
Others 1 0.13 5 0.39 6 0.29
Total 775 100.00 1271 100.00 2046 100.00

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2.2 Expected Development

2.2.1 Population
There prevails a rapid urbanization in Location-10 area. Future population projection shows a high
growth of population in Location-10 area. Current population growth and increased density give
evidence of this. Current gross density of the area is 33 persons per acre and net density is 287
persons per acre. Future projected population is compared in the following table with population
of 2001. The projection shows that by the year 2015 the population of Location-10 area will be
about 14 lak. About 34% of the population growth will take place in Badda and Bhatar mouzas.
Please see table-2.15.
Table- 2.15: Projected Population and Household of the Project Area

Projected Population (r =
Name of the BBS Population 13.24%)
Ward/Union
Mouza
1991 2001 2010 2015
Bhatara (part) Bhatara 36274 73032 223555 416211
Badda (part) 15493 71811 219818 409253
Badda (part)
Satarkul 6195 7504 22970 42765
Sutibhola 1448 17049 52188 97163
Satarkul (part)
Bara Kathaldia 1145 1121 3431 6389
Ward no. 21 (part) Joar Sahara 0 44273 135522 252313
Ward no. 17 (part) Badda (Part) 11778 36777 112577 209593
Ward no. 18 (part) Badda (Part) 1000 2622 8026 14943
Total 73333 254189 778088 1448629
2.2.2 Economic Activities

The current socio-economic survey shows a significant number of people either jobless or has no
contribution to GDP (involved in household work). 9.5% people are service holder in Government
and private companies. More than 6 % people are engaged in some sort of business or
entrepreneurship. So economic activates are very low within the project area. More employment
opportunities are immediate needs for the project area. Despite unemployment there is a trend of
growing economic activities in the area. In the built up parts of the planning area, retail shops are
coming up along major roads, workshops for furniture making, knitwear manufacturing. These
activities are creating new job opportunities. As a developing fringe regular employments are
being created in the construction sector, as new buildings are coming up in vacant plots. Real
estate developers have already penetrated into this mixed income area as land for development
is gradually shrinking in the city core areas leading to soaring prices.
2.3 Development Problems

Substantial part of the project area is devoid of infrastructure required to serve this rapidly
growing suburb of mega Dhaka. The area is particularly deficient in physical infrastructure, like,
standard road network, piped water supply, drainage and waste management. Following is a brief
description of available social and physical facilities in the area.

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2.3.1 Hydrology (Drainage and Flooding)

The drainage system in the project area can be classified into two types. One is the Natural
Drainage system that has emerged as a natural process following the natural slope of the ground
and khals. The other is the Man-made Drainage system that is provided by the municipal/LGED
or any other local government to drain out the domestic wastewater from the houses and storm
water. Man made drainage system is usually built as underground storm sewer beneath the road.
Most new roads have such drainage system.
Flooding is a common phenomenon in location-10 area. As there is no flood protection measure
along this side of Dhaka, the area becomes flooded in every flood hazard (Flood 1988, 1998 and
2004). A vast tract of land is inundated every year due to lesser elevation.
Scarcity of Flood Free Land

The average elevation of location-10 gives evidence of low lying characteristics of the area. As a
result the area is flooded every year during the rainy season. Substantial land filling will be
required for the area development. Construction of eastern embankment will provide flood free
land for development when implemented.
2.3.2 Geological Fault

Geo-physical conditions are not favorable for vertical expansion. Rampura Fault on Begunbari-
Jirani Khal make the planning are vulnerable to unpredictable settlement incase of earthquake.
Development control should be exercised in these areas through Building Construction Rules
1996 and Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) 1993 to avoid any possible disaster due to
earthquake. Geological fault lines have been considered in DAP and development restriction in
fault line areas would be followed as stated in DMDP Urban Area Plan Volume-II, (Part-3, Interim
Planning Rules), page # 2. It has stated that “Structures above 2 storeys situated within 500
meters of a known geological fault is not allowed unless built to the BNBC standards for
Seismic Zone 3 (BNBC Section 6 Chapter 2, 2.5)”.
2.3.3 Spontaneous Development

Some major land filling projects have undertaken within the project area. Haphazard land filling
increasing the frictional surface and further reduce the velocity of flow. As a consequence, this is
creating the problem of drainage congestion especially during the rainy season. Land grabbers
are sometime filling the natural drainage channels and khals not keeping in mind about the
drainage congestion. This illegal land filling is aggravating the situation.
Indiscriminate and unplanned growth of settlements and shelters is a major problem for having
livable environment. Settlements are developing in remote areas devoid of adequate basic
services including road network. Development is taking place in areas without having any
standard road, for example, narrow and zig zag roads. Development is taking place in low lying
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Development control function is very poor in the project area. With present capacity RAJUK
cannot oversee or pro-act to guide and steer development in desired areas of urban expansion.
No Initiative for Retention Pond

Retention ponds are proposed to keep the urban area free from internal drainage congestion.
These retention ponds will contain the rain water until they are pumped to natural drainage
channels. But no initiative has ever been taken before DAP to demarcate the exact location of
retention ponds.
Encroachment to Flood Plain from Outside
Immediately after the major flood of 1988, to protect Dhaka City from inundation “The Greater
Dhaka Flood Control Committee” was established. No proposal was implemented in the eastern
fringe area. As a result these areas suffer from regular flooding (for example in 1998, 2004) etc.
Blockage of Storm Water Drainage

Water logging is a common problem in the project area. Indiscriminate land filling is rapidly
aggravating the situation. The Dhaka Structural Plan’s “Rural and Spatial Area (RS) Policy” RS/5-
Flood Retention Ponds is that Flood retention ponds need to be designed to reduce the intensity
of local flooding within the protected areas and to reduce pumping requirements, and as such, are
an integral part of the proposed flood protection schemes.
2.3.4 Transportation
a. Road
The entire area lacks systematic and planned road network. No road network plan was ever
drawn up for this high intensity development area. As a result narrow and unplanned meandering
roads have been developed spontaneously by the community efforts. If this trend continues then
there will be no scope for future intervention. Due to high demand for land by a fast growing
economy, rapid development is taking place in the area without considering the suitability of road
network and quality. Since the investors have little or no option, they are forced to choose lands
on narrow and low standard road. Many existing roads have been found to be narrow and
meandering that poses as impediments in smooth movement of vehicular traffic.
b. Transportation Problem versus Urban Land Use

The plan would not be successful if there is no balance between landuse and transport planning.
Many of the transportation problems is emanating from the conflict in the landuse. It is found that
congestions are created due to the landuse along the side of the major roads. More over, linear
development along the major road substantially reduces the efficiency of a road. Roads are also
constructed with complete disregard to the projected generation of trips. Conflicting land uses
also result in unnecessary congestion which could be otherwise avoided. Commercial landuse
should not be allowed along the major roads as they generate traffic congestion.

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2.3.5 Amenities and Urban Facilities

a. Active and Passive Recreation
Active Recreation
Active recreational facilities furnish opportunities for the physical growth of body by actively
engaging muscles in various games. Thus, playground, stadium and playing fields offer active
type of recreation. The demand for playgrounds in recent time has greatly increased due to the
rapid development of organized athletic games. Specific problems of active recreational facilities
are summarized below:
i. Absence of City level open space;
ii. There exist no park;
iii. Play fields are rare
Passive Recreation
Passive recreational facilities are provided to meet with needs of fresh air and enjoyment of the
unspoiled nature. In congestion city areas, it is not possible for the inhabitants to secure this type
of recreation and therefore, the parks should invariably be provided for the benefit of such people.
Thus the open spaces in the form of parks furnish the passive type of recreation. Specific
problems of active recreational facilities are summarized below:
i. No central auditorium with modern facilities
ii. No city level community center;
iii. There is only one Cinema hall;
b. Educational Facilities
i. No public or private university
ii. No medical college
iii. No national level school/college
c. Market Facilities
No hat or bazaar has been found in the study area formally provided by authority. Only two small
daily kitchen markets have been found in Badda and Satarkul area.
d. Community and Urban Facilities

The quality of life in any urban centre depends upon the availability of and accessibility to quality
social infrastructure. Community Facilities, which are indicated at the layout plan level in various
use zones. Together, these include Social Infrastructure facilities pertaining to Health, Education,
Sports Facilities, Socio-cultural activities, Communications, Security and Safety, and Other
Community Facilities pertaining to Recreation, Religious Activities, Social Congregations and
Community Events, Cremation/ Burial Grounds etc. These are generally planned in terms of
population norms with stipulated permissibility conditions and development controls. Problems of
community facilities are summarized below:
i. Graveyards and cremation grounds are inadequate

ii. At places religious facilities do not cater to the growing needs of the community
iii. General shortage of modern Community Centre facility
iv. Street light facilities should cover entire urban areas and rural settlement areas as well.

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v. Hospital Facility in both public and private sector is inadequate.

vi. There is no specific location for waste disposal
2.3.6 Environmental Concern

The plan will have positive environmental impacts as there will be remarkable improvement in the
physical environment. Planned and systematic development of infrastructure and urban services
and facilities would facilitate creation of improved urban environment. Drainage system will be
developed according to the plan recommendations which will reduce flood vulnerability in the low
lying parts of the study area,
a. Flood Flow and Water bodies

There are plenty of water bodies like pond, ditch, marshy land and khal in planning area. With
urbanization and industrialization through this project, many ponds and ditches will be lost for land
filling by the owners for increasing land value due to human pressure, settlement and
development.
b. Pollutions
As the area is still at developing stage and there are not too many industries in the area, pollution
is yet to emerge as an environmental problem.
c. Loss of Bio-diversity
Urbanization like roads, infrastructure development, housing, commercial places, industrialization
etc. is fast replacing the green natural environment by man made environment. Trees are being
cut down, water bodies filled up and polluted; birds and fishes disappear with the lose of habitats
resulting in big loss to biodiversity.
d. Potential Hazards
Groundwater is replenished or recharged through surface water seeping from lands surface,
streams or lakes into the ground or through precipitation percolating into the ground. For the
groundwater table to stay at the same level, the amount of recharge must equal the amount of
discharge. It is reprehensible that vested quarters or groups all over the planning area make
offence by diminishing the arable lands, grabbing lands by filling low lying areas, encroaching
rivers, lakes, khals, etc. Indiscriminate exploitation of ground water by dyeing industries is
resulting in the lowering of ground water table which will have negative impact on environment It
is not worth mentioning that urbanization poses a threat to our groundwater supply. But
indiscriminate urban development increases the amount of impervious (nonporous) surface in a
watershed. Impervious surface inhibits groundwater recharge because precipitation cannot
penetrate the surface. As a result, groundwater is being gradually depleted. There is a concern
that if soil is contaminated or surface runoff is polluted, the quality of the groundwater will also be
affected. Polluted groundwater and/or a diminished supply of groundwater are of particular
concern where groundwater is the major source for drinking and irrigation water. With the growing
industries of various kinds the risk of ground water pollution in the planning area is increasing fast.
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e. Controlling Instruments
There are several laws and regulations by which the respective authorities could play vital role in
controlling the unplanned development in the planning area. They are as follow:
i. Town Improvement Act, 1953
ii. Master Plan, 1959
iii. Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan, 1995-2015
iv. Bangladesh National Building Code, 1993
It covers administration and enforcement, general building controls and regulations, requirements
for different uses, fire protection, building materials, design and services. It considers building
use, density and heght.
v. Imarat Nirman Bidhimala, 2008
vi. Besarkari Bhumi Unnanayan Bidhimala, 2004
vii. Jaladhar Ain, 2000 etc.
But due to absence of application, these acts and rules have become ineffective and plan
violation has become a common practice.
2.3.7 Shelter and Settlement

Due to ineffective development control measure, indiscriminate and unplanned growth of
Settlements has become a common phenomenon. It has been found that new areas are brought
under settlements without adequate provision of infrastructure and services. Due to enhanced
demand of land by high income group, it has become very difficult to provide secured shelter to
the urban poor at their affordable prices. The majority of the people of the project area are
grouped in the middle and low income range and they are unable to buy land in the established
urban areas. As a result, they are finding shelters in remote areas without basic services including
access facilities. This is resulting in conversion of remote agricultural land into settlement where
living environment provides little or no basic services resulting in urban deprivation.
2.3.8 Lack of Co-ordination among Agencies

There is lack of coordination among different public sector agencies about development
management and service provision in the planning area covering following areas.
a. Duplication of Effort
Some agencies are performing same tasks without any intervention by the government. For
building plan approval East Bengal Building Construction Act 1952 empowers Urban
Development Agencies of divisional cities and pourashavas. But in many cities both, pourashava
and urban development agencies approve building plans. These creates serious problems as
pourashavas in most cases take a liberal attitude towards following building construction rules
while giving construction approvals. Both Water Development Board and LGED undertake
drainage and flood control schemes, sometimes without any coordination among them.
b. Disregard of Abiding Plans by Line Agencies/Authorities

According to Building Construction Rules, 2008 any construction by anyone must be preceded by
approval from the development control authority (in this case RAJUK) before going for
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local pourashava. This is sheer violation of law by public sector agencies. Besides, most
individual and real estate developers violate their approved plans during construction to add
additional space to their structures.
2.4 Current Public Sector Investment Program

There is no public sector current investment program in the Location-10 area.
2.5 Stakeholders Wish List of Projects

As per ToR the consultant carried out a series of consultations with the local stakeholders on
various issues relating to planning and development. The stakeholders included local public
sector agencies, local community, private developers and NGOs. Analyzing the discussions and
findings a whish list of the stakeholders has been worked out as given below.
Table-2.16: Problems and Wish List of the Stakeholders

Stakeholder Identified Problem Wish List
1.Satarkul - Narrow roads (e.g. Satarkul roads) - Development of road network;

- Poor drainage system
Union Parishad
- Insufficient playground - Creation of park and play ground
- Environmental pollution
- Lack of Govt. hospital for children;
- Insufficient playground - Provision of Drainage network;
- Provision for improved community

facilities;
- Re-excavation of Satarkul khal is

required;
- One Agro market is required

- Widening of road from Suvastu
Nazar Valley to Beraid road,
- Widening of road from Moddho
Badda to Satarkul,
2.Badda Union - Insufficient playground, community centre, - Development of road network;

hospital
Parishad
- Absence of park - Provision of Drainage network;
- Insufficient drainage system
- Water logging - Provision for improved community
- No govt. high school facilities;
- Land filling in Baradia khal
- encroachment of khas land - Creation of park and play ground
- Insufficient playground, community centre,
hospital for children;
- No gas supply
- North-south connecting road from
Tongi to Demra
- Construction of Daukandi
(Induria) bridge is required;

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Stakeholder Identified Problem Wish List
3.Bhatara Union - No solid waste disposal system - Development of road network;

- No street light
Parishad
- Poor condition of Natun bazaar road - Creation of park and play ground
- Absence of park
- Insufficient drainage system for children;
- Water logging - Provision of Drainage network;
- Provision for improved community

facilities;
- Road widening from Natun bazaar

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3.0 Introduction
Chapter–3 of the Final Plan report describes the development plan proposals made for Location-
10 area. The Chapter starts with DMDP policies as upper level frameworks and followed by a
review of the policies in the light of prevailing conditions. The chapter also describes the planning
principle, standards and strategies set for the plan. Lastly, sectoral development proposals have
been set under the DMDP policy frameworks. The chapter also describes zoning provisions and
makes some comments on some critical issues.
3.1 Abiding Policy Frameworks of Higher Level Plans

In this section the upper level frameworks of the current plan that is DMDP Structure Plan and
Urban Area Plan policy proposals have been discussed. The policies have been discussed on
sectoral basis. In the transport sector the strategies proposed by the approved Strategic
Transport Plan (STP) for Dhaka have also been discussed as upper level framework.
Structure Plan Policies

The DMDP Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan (1995-2015) are the legally approved higher level
planning frameworks of the current DAP project. In the following sections a brief review has been
carried out on the policy guidelines of these two plans to establish a relationship between the
higher level plans and the current detailed area plan.
Relevant Structure Plan Policies
Rural and Special Area Policy RS/5 – Flood Retention Ponds control will be maintained
over the areas in order to ensure that they remain capable of fulfilling their primary
function of water storage at times of flooding.
Urban Area Policy UA/6 for New Urban Land growth promotion seeks to initiate and
coordinate a range of measures aimed at stimulating and promoting the rate of
development in the designated areas of the urban fringe.
Urban Area Policy UA/7 Infrastructure Initiatives seek to promote, through the DMDP
Structure Plan, an orderly sequence of new area development by means of mutually
reinforcing and coordinated public sector investment programs, spearheaded by
drainage, flood protection and transport development.
Sectoral Policy SE/4 advocates for an integrated policy of the incremental environmental
upgrading and relocation, where necessary, of Dhaka’s polluting industries, in a manner
commensurate with sound environmental practice and cost-effectiveness.
Infrastructure Policy IN/2 promotes for incremental network development in the transport
sector in order to conserve resources and being responsive to proven demand for the
service being offered.
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Special Area Policy RS/6 - A number of special uses, with extensive land allocation, are
located outside the main urban area but within DMDP area. The DMDP Structure Plan
suggested for special treatment. For a variety of reasons theses special areas need to be
considered to ensure that their respective functions and any future planned expansion, is
secured and unimpeded from uncontrolled urban growth or encroachment.
Land Resource Optimization Policy UA/1 advocates adjusting expected increase of
population and the need to maintain and develop a healthy and stimulating urban living
environment, it is necessary to optimize the use of limited land and more effectively utilize
the existing flood free areas of, urbanized land.
Community Based Development Initiatives Policy UA/3 suggests to enhance access to
land with secure tenure, and to affordable and appropriate levels of infrastructure and
social community services provision for an increasing majority of the population.
Urban Area Plan Recommendation

The ten years span DMDP Urban Area Plan (UAP) provides an interim mid-term strategy for the
development of urban area within the RAJUK administrative boundary. The validity of UAP,
though expired in 2005, it has been extended through a gazette notification. The UAP through its
explanatory report, resource maps, interim management report, interim planning rules, and urban
area plan map provides guidelines for planning and development control of the entire RAJUK
area.
Spatial Planning Zone-12: Eastern Fringe

The UAP made the following estimates for SPZ: 12: Eastern Fringe:
Table- 3.1: Population and Density of SPZ 12, 1991-2006
Year Population Density (ppa) Urban Area (acres)
1991 144,000 35 4070
2006 423,000 128

Source: Urban Area Plan, p-68
SPZ 12: Area Description

As stated in the table above SPZ 12 has a total area of about 4070 acres that stands at the
eastern edge of Dhaka City area. As prepared back in 1995 the report views the area as having
“mostly undeveloped with some rural village and fisheries settlements alongside the Balu River.
The areas east to the Progoti Sarani are experiencing very rapid development by poor and
comparatively low income people” The trend of urbanization is moving a rapid manner changing
the entire rural scenario in the western part of the SPZ 12.
Major Issues/Problems
Following were the observation of the UAP report (1995) about SPZ 12:

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◘ The area is low lying, part of the flood plain of the Balu River and spawning ground of
various species of fishes.
◘ It will require land fill even when protected from flooding by FAP-8A projects and
Eastern Bypass.
◘ A system of canals fairly covers the area providing water transport, as other access facilities
are very limited. The water transport and drainage network is under threat by indiscriminate
land filling by private developers.
◘ As estimated by FAP 8A 12% should be reserved as retention pond.
◘ A large portion on the western periphery known as Badda has already been developed in
most haphazard manner.
◘ Geo-physical conditions are not favourable for vertical expansion. Rampura Fault on
Begunbari – Jirani Khal makes the area vulnerable to unpredictable settlements in case of
quake.
◘ Private developers are not taking into account the FAP 8A requirements, not even the geo-
physical constraints.
◘ One of the private developer’s projects if realized will destroy the effectiveness of Begunbari
Khal, which drains out one third of the Dhaka’s storm and waste water.
◘ The established areas are in short supply of all types of utility services and road network
needs widening in view of the future anticipated densification.
◘ Absence of local administration makes delivery of essential services difficult.
Opportunities
The UAP observed the following opportunities in SPZ: 12
◘ FAP 8A, if realized, will free the area from annual flooding and thereby augment the supply
of flood free land for urban development.
◘ The Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan/DITS proposed east-west roads and north-south
roads will provide access facilities in the area.
◘ Proximity of Gulshan-Baridhara makes some areas of the zone-preferred areas of
development.
◘ As the area is within easy reach of several commercial centres low and middle income
people will find it suitable for living.
◘ A very large part of the zone is free from development; as such development of this area
can be steered in a planned manner.
◘ Private developers are developing a substantial portion of the zone which if coordinated and
managed will initiate planned development in the zone.
Actions Committed/Required
The following actions were recommended by the UAP for this SPZ:
◘ In order to realize FAP 8A proposals, areas of retention pond and east-west polders should
be reserved.

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◘ Detailed area plans should be prepared for the whole zone and make assessment of utility
requirements and thereby provide adequate infrastructure for delivery of those services.
◘ Further analysis of fault line and geological condition should be made to ensure proper
development.
◘ The development plans of Eastern Housing, a private developer, need to be reviewed with
urgency to have it adhere to the water management requirements.
SPZ 13 (1): Area Description

A small portion of the location-10 area has fallen under SPZ 13 (1). The SPZ named as
Cantonment was within cantonment security zone. Now the Location-10 part of SPZ 13 (1) is
outside the jurisdiction of Cantonment area. So UAP problems and opportunities were based
upon this. Following action committed/required matches with the current status of the area:
Table- 3.2: Population and Density of SPZ 13, 1991-2006
Year Population Density (ppa) Urban Area (acres)
1991 107,000 80 2141
2006 205,000 96
Source: Urban Area Plan, p-70
Action committed/required:
• A detailed area plan should be prepared for the area to realize the Structure Plan proposals
when the military status is lifted.
3.2 Planning Principles and Standards

3.2.1 Guiding Principles
Proposed land uses for the project area has been prepared on the basis of following principles:
Environment friendly sustainable development of the area.
City function to develop as per major land use zones.
Effective drainage through minimum hindrance to Flood Flow and Sub-Flood Flow
zones.
Safe residential areas at proximity to place of work or major communication routes.
Smooth and effective functioning of industries, specially export oriented industries.
Safe yet faster connectivity.
Develop to serve the surrounding hinterlands.
3.2.2 Planning Standards

The DMDP the Urban Area Plan (UAP) report in its Section 1.2.8 (Page 12) recommended some
planning standards and principles. These standards and principles have been recommended in
conjunction with planning rules. The planning standards however, address only the community
services, while the principles and rules cover wide areas of issues. In defining planning standard
the UAP report states,” Planning standards define the target levels of publicly funded community
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levels, plus a few other essential urban services.” Before preparing the standards the DMDP
experts considered the following issues:
- national goals, targets and practice;
- cultural practice;
- climatic conditions;
- resources likely to be available;
- competing demands for use of, and cost of land;
- flexibility to allow incremental improvement;
- simplicity of application and use.
For preparation of standards and principles the DMDP reviewed such reports as 1983 UDD
Upazila Plan and Lands Study 1993. The experts, however, framed standards only for those
services that are usually provided by the public sector. The services offered by the private sector
in response to market forces have not been included in their recommendations. However, the
studies on standards do not follow recommendations in all cases.
Standards and Design Principle for Community Services
The following are the recommendations of the UAP about community services:
Table-3.3: Standards for Provisions of Community Services

Number of Area
Surface Area Remark
Type of Service Inhabitants
Needed per Unit
served Per Unit
• ‘ideal’ standard is 1 per 7000;
present situation is 1 per
220000.
• 16% primary schools are
Primary School 15000 1 acre government schools;
• the 1 acre surface includes
playgrounds;
• can also be double shift / dual
use.
• the surface area includes
Secondary Schools 23000 2 acres
playgrounds.
• Threshold number of students
Colleges - - and area of land to be defined
case by case
Double usage of
primary and
Playgrounds - -
secondary school
yards.
• Larger parks may serve larger
Parks 25000 4 acres
number of inhabitants.
Graveyards Ward basis Minimum 5 acres -
Neighbourhood centers Ward basis 0.30 acre -
Health post
Ward basis - -
• Also included in community

Welfare centre Ward basis -
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Number of Area
Surface Area Remark
Type of Service Inhabitants
Needed per Unit
served Per Unit
• To be determined in a case by
Hospital - -
case basis
Markets Ward basis -
• To be determined in a case by
Police/Fire Station - -
case basis.
Source: DMDP Urban Area Plan, 1995.
Standard for Building Construction

For building construction in usual practice following rules will be applicable:
Dhaka Mega City Building Construction Rules, 2008
Government formulated a new set of building construction rules in 2008. Following are the key
features of the rules.
Table-3.4: Recommended New Setback for 33 m or up to 10 Storied Building
Plot size in sq meter Minimum set back (rear) in Minimum set back (Side) in
meter meter
Up to 200 1.0 1.0

201-275 1.5 1.0
276-1300 2.0 1.25
1301 and above 2.0 1.5
Source: Building Construction Rules, 2006
Whatever the plot size if the height of the building is more than 33 meter or 10 storied the
minimum set back for both rear and side will be 3 meters.
DAP Consultants are convinced that planned development ensuring community’s active
participation is the key to successful transformation of today’s Dhaka into tomorrow’s adorned
green Dhaka. Keeping that vision in mind, they developed an optimum standard for the amenities
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Table - 3.5: Facility Standard at Neighbourhood Level

Quantity Area
Min. Max. Minimum for Sub Class Class
Sl. Name of the Facility Unit Facility Total Total
(No.) (No.) (Acre)

1 Primary School(Public or private) 2 3 1 Acre 3
2 High School(Public or private) 1 2 1.5 Acre 3
3 Open space 10 Acre 12
i)Park/children’s park 1 2 0.3 Acre 1 Acre
ii)Water body/ Canal/Pond As per Planner 1.5 Acre 6 Acre
iii)Play field 2 3 1 Acre 3 Acre
iv) Green/Vegetation/Water Front As per Planner 0.5 Acre 2 Acre
4 Mosque and Maktab/ Worship Places 2 3 0.2 Acre 0.6
5 Library(central) 1 1 0.1 Acre 0.2
6 Services 0.3 Acre 0.5
i)Dentist/Doctor's Chamber 2 3 40 sq.m 120 sq.m
ii) Beauty Parlour 1 2 50 sq.m 100 sq.m
iii) Laundry 2 3 16 sq.m 50 sq.m
iv) Hair Dresser 2 3 12 sq.m 40 sq.m
v) Cyber Café/Internet service provider 1 2 50 sq.m 100 sq.m
vi) Photocopy / mobile / land phone /
2 2 12 sq.m 40 sq.m
fax
vii) Computer based (word processing,
1 1 30 sq.m 30 sq.m
printing etc) services
viii) Motor bike Repair, vulcanising
1 1 50 sq.m 50 sq.m
etc.(optional)
ix) NMT repair service (Rickshaw,
1 2 30 sq.m 60 sq.m
bicycle etc)
x) Post Office / Courier Services 1 2 20 sq.m 40 sq.m
xi) Sports / Recreational
1 2 50 sq.m 100 sq.m
facilities(games, indoor games etc)
xii) Rickshaw/Auto stand (General) 2 4 100 sq.m 400 sq.m
xiii) Restaurant, Tea bar, Fast food 2 4 10 sq.m 100 sq.m
xiv) Tailoring 1 2 20 sq.m 40 sq.m
Solid waste transfer station(may also
7 1 1 0.5 Acre 1
small scale processing)
8 Utility Facilities 1*
Neighborhood Co-operative Office
9 0.33 Acre 0.5
Complex
i) Offices 2 4 15 sq.m 60 sq.m
ii) Committee rooms 2 3 40 sq.m 120 sq.m
iv) Community Club including indoor
2 2 200 sq.m 400 sq.m
games (male and female)
v) Cultural Facilities (Rehearsal, Music
1 2 30 sq.m 60 sq.m
room etc)
vi) Community Police Barrack 1 1 40 sq.m 50 sq.m
vii) Technician Service (Electrical,
2 4 25 sq.m 100 sq.m
Plumber, AC, Freeze etc.)
10 Community Hall 1 2 0.33 Acre 0.5
11 Shops 0.33 Acre 0.5
i) General store 3 4 25 sq.m 100 sq.m
ii) Grocery 4 6 25 sq.m 150 sq.m
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Quantity Area
Min. Max. Minimum for Sub Class Class
Sl. Name of the Facility Unit Facility Total Total
(No.) (No.) (Acre)

iv) Confectionary / Bakery 2 3 25 sq.m 80 sq.m
v) Departmental Store** 1 2 100 sq.m 200 sq.m
vi) Medicine Shop 2 3 25 sq.m 80 sq.m
vii) Sweet Meat Shop 2 3 25 sq.m 80 sq.m
viii) Book / Newspaper Stall 2 3 10 sq.m 30 sq.m
ix) Fresh Corner (Vegetable, fish,
2 3 12 sq.m 40 sq.m
meat, egg, chicken etc.)
x) Fruit Shop 2 3 10 sq.m 30 sq.m
xi) Flower Stall 2 2 10 sq.m 30 sq.m
xii) Gift shop 1 2 10 sq.m 30 sq.m
Total Area for the Neighborhood Facilities 22.8 Acres (approx.)
Source: Proposed by the Consultants
* May be added as per decision of the Nagar Unnayan Committee under New use category
**Area under Departmental Store shall be calculated on the basis of the spaces allocated against one of the
corresponding services in this table (cumulative area)
Urban residential zone shall be developed in neighbourhood concept with following approximate
standard that will be free of through traffic.
Gross area of neighbourhood : 50 acres [approx.]. It may vary depending on the population
density of the planning area.
Gross density : 225 to 250 persons per acre.
Standards for Road

The minimum road standards proposed in Structure plan are as follows:
Main Road 24.0 m (78 ft.) ROW
Arterial Road 14.5 m (47.5 ft.) ROW
Collector Road 13.0 m (42.6 ft.) ROW
Access Road 9.0 m (29.5 ft.) ROW
Access Road 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) ROW
Non Motorized Road 4.0 m (13.0 ft.) ROW
Footpath 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) ROW
Considering Structure Plan and other standards DAP consultants proposes the following road
standards for Detailed Area Plan areas:
Table - 3.6: Proposed Road Standard for DAP Area

SL No. Road Category Type ROW (Meter) ROW (Ft)
1 Primary Road Type-1 51.82 170
4 Secondary Road Type-1 24.39 80

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SL No. Road Category Type ROW (Meter) ROW (Ft)

7 Tertiary Road Type-1 9.14 30
8 Access Road Type-1 7.31 24
9 Access Road Type-2 6.09 20
3.3 Preferred Development Strategies

Hydrological issues predominated the reasoning regarding the ways to develop the study area so
near to the heart of the vibrant capital city. All the higher level plans and studies carried out at
varying point of time converged to the same conclusion that the vital contribution of this low lying
area bounded by rivers as main Flood Flow and Sub-Flood Flow zones allowing excess flood
water to pass over it, must not be obstructed by any development. Despite this unanimous expert
cautions, the area is experiencing a tremendous development pressure. DAP consultants for the
study area has tried to work out an effective strategy to address the later with acceptably low
obstruction to the flood water to pass through. The strategies adopted for current planning
exercise are as follows:
3.3.1 Drainage
Non-continuous smaller rural settlements above flood level surrounded by ample low lying
areas (agriculture, sub-flood flow, main flood flow) allowing uninterrupted flow of water to
pass through.
Minimize obstruction of flood water as is practicable.
Appropriate connectivity by roads having sufficient openings to ensure needful flow of
water across them as well as uninterrupted traditional water based connectivity by
keeping appropriate navigation clearance at the bridges. This would help maintain the
biodiversity of the area and contribute to sustainable environment in turn.
3.3.2 Residential Development
Subdivide Residential Landuse Zone based on the potentiality, trend and opportunity.
Adopt Neighborhood concept for new residential developments and for need assessment
of community facilities.
Avoid through traffic and heavy vehicles within the neighborhoods.
Provision of adequate footpaths should be ensured for ease movement of residents.
Ensure community facilities and services of appropriate scale at neighborhood level.
3.3.3 Industrial Development

Ensure provision of central effluent treatment plant in case of industrial clusters.
Ensure own treatment plant in case of individual facilities.
Prohibit high hazard industries within the area.
Heavy and Noxious types of industries would be shifted in designated industrial zone;
Heavy and polluting industries of category Orange-B and Red-B which are located in
structure plan designated urban zone, would be shifted and its use would be shown as
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3.3.4 Mixed Use Development

Relocate Noxious and heavy industries [red category as per DoE] to Heavy Industrial
Zone within as soon as practicable.
Allow the red industries to maintain their status under strict abiding conditions until
shifting.
Ensure adequate safety and security of the people especially of the families residing in
such mixed zones.
Provide sufficient quantity of wide and safe footpaths to use.
Provide zebra crossing for road crossings instead of over bridge to ease the lives of major
portion of low income workers likely to traverse on foot to reach their likely abode in the
busy town.
Ensure adequate utility services to ensure uninterrupted production.
3.3.5 Transport and Connectivity

Provide safe, adequate and comfortable pedestrian paths.
Provide appropriate and effective public transport routes with sufficient number of quality
public transport to carry passenger.
Grade separation of National and Regional Highways from the local main roads, the latter
being at grade and other two above grades.
3.3.6 Flood Flow Zones

Strictly preserve the zone area as per the higher level plans and DAP.
Promote agricultural and passive recreational use of the area during dry season.
3.3.7 Non-urban Areas

Strictly preserve agriculture land from conversion into non-agricultural use.
Promote traditional waterways in the low lying areas by constructing sub-merged road for
dry season connectivity.
Promote rural characteristics in the isolated homesteads keeping mandatory buffer to
make way for the flood water pass through.
3.3.8 Water Body and Open Spaces

Strictly protect canal networks as per DAP.
Make Provision for open spaces and water body at the neighborhood level.
Strictly protect the river fronts and open it to city dwellers for serene passive recreation.
Make city scale open space with easy accessibility especially for people of densely
populated areas with meager scope for open space.
3.3.9 Amenities and Community Facilities

Consider neighborhood concept of residential development for estimating community
facilities and amenities requirement.
Prohibit construction of religious structure unless built on its own land.
Relocate unauthorized religious structures from road right of way to safe guard greater
interest of the people specially the city dwellers.
Evacuate unauthorized structures and uses from road right of way to safe guard greater
interest of the people specially the city dwellers.
Close/relocate existing schools with highly inadequate class rooms, play field and
essential facilities and gradually replace with standard one, one per 12000 populations
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3.3.10 Water Supply

• Private extraction by tube wells may continue in non-municipal areas where there is no
piped water supply.
• In the long run, to make the supply sustainable projects may be undertaken to procure
river water and supply after treatment.
• Restriction on private extraction may strictly be imposed in municipal areas.
• Recycling of treated wastewater with separate lines for potable water and recycled water.
For this, dual pipe supply system has to be introduced in a phased manner in all the
areas.
• Ground water recharging through rain water harvesting, conserving water bodies and
controlling groundwater extraction. Groundwater extraction is to be controlled through
registering boreholes and recharging according to test yields. Ground water management
is to be enforced by concerned agency.
• Focused planning and action will be required to be taken to prepare and implement rain
water as roof water harvesting schemes both with the aim of optimizing water use and
ground water recharge. For this suitable mandatory provision is to be made for planning
and construction of various schemes.
• The planning should fit together watershed management, and arrest the run-off. It should
ensure the conservation of natural valleys, water bodies and aquifers. The concepts of
‘zero run-off drainage’, with retention ponds, sediments traps and balancing lakes should
be adopted, with a segregated wastewater disposal system. A green network overlapping
the blue network would protect the ecology of aquifers, and also provide a pleasant
environment. Simple methods of site planning, which incorporate porous/semi permeable
paving, drop inlet/down pipe, sediment trap, retention ponds, etc. will contribute in
maintaining ground water table.
• One of the prime objectives of development should be to improve the quality of river-
water, to secure its continuous flow and to encourage the return of aquatic life. This
needs improvement of drainage, waste water treatment and pollution abatement by
sewerage improvement. The surplus water during the monsoons should be retained in
balancing ponds along the riverbed rather than allowing it to the downstream areas.
• Where the hazard of pollution exists, the minimum charge for operating permits should
cover the expenses of adequate policing and controls. Mandatory performance bonds
and liability insurance should pay for all damages plus any corrective measures, which
might be needed. As a governing rule, no new development, manufacturing, process or
operation of any polluting activity should be permitted, which may result in the significant
degradation of any water resource.
• The drains and waterfront can be landscaped in the form of interconnected parkways.
There is no need for elaborate gardening of the greenways, but wild, simple and natural
stretch by itself would be ecologically important. Such trails could be one of the cheapest
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• Water supply in new areas should incorporate separate lines – one for washing, water
coolers and garden taps, the second for supplying potable water. All non-residential
buildings having a discharge of over 10,000 litres a day should incorporate a wastewater
recycling.
3.3.11 Electricity
• For all establishments with floor area of more than 500 sqm, solar energy should be
encouraged.
• Compulsory Solar Panels for public advertising, lighting in open areas, public utilities,
streets, etc.
• As alternate mandatory arrangement during power cuts to replace generators/inverters
etc.
• Adoption of Load Management Technique.
• Tariff restructuring and improved metering arrangement to minimize power thefts/losses.
• Private Sector Participation in different stages of Power generation, transmission and
Distribution;
• Incentivising energy savings and use of energy efficient gadgets.
• Public awareness, capacity building and training.
3.3.12 Gas Supply

Explore possibility of use of gas in cylinder for domestic purposes
3.3.13 Conservation of Monument and Heritage

Built heritage of planning area needs to be protected, nourished and nurtured by all citizens and
passed on to the coming generations. It is suggested that with the aim of framing policies and
strategies for conservation, appropriate action plans may be prepared by all the agencies. These
should include promotion of conservation of the civic and urban heritage, architecturally significant
historical landmarks, living monuments, memorials and historical gardens, riverfront, city wall,
gates, bridges, vistas, public places, edicts and the ridge. Listing of Heritage Buildings based on
the following criteria:
(a) The age of the building;
(b) Its special value for architectural or cultural reasons or historical periods
(c) Its relevance to history
(d) Its association with a well-known character or event
(e) Its value as part of a group of buildings
(f) The uniqueness of the building or any object or structures fixed to the building or
forming part of the land and comprised within the cartilage of the building.
• Prepare guidelines for development, redevelopment, additions alterations, repairs,
Renovations and reuse of the heritage buildings.
• These places of interest must be marked in the map for preservation by the Department
of Archaeology, Tourist Corporation and RAJUK for national interest.
3.3.14 Environmental Management

Grouping of Hazardous Industries
Establishment of Common Effluent Treatment Plant
Adoption of Neighborhood Concepts for New Residential Development
Waste Water Treatment Plant

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3.3.15 Supporting the Surrounding Hinterland

Easy accessibility from the surrounding hinterlands especially to the growth centers.
Ensure facilities such as cold storage, wholesale/retail market facilities for needful
commodities (fertilizer, insecticide, agro-machineries etc.) and shopping centers of
regional standards to support population living in the surrounding hinterlands.
3.4 Major Infrastructure Proposals

Among the vital infrastructure supports required for the smooth functioning of urban life, the
foremost is the accessibility. The physical interpretation of this requirement is an effective road
network having a range of roads with proper hierarchy starting with major traffic arteries,
connectors, distributors and finally down to access roads. Almost always these road networks
physically house other vital utilities of urban life – electricity, tap water, gas, sewerage disposal,
storm water drainage and so forth so that the households and their facilities can be brought under
their services. This calls for careful planning of the road sections off-setting the perennial cutting
of urban roads causing tremendous misery which every citizen is aware of.
In the current section the consultant sets down the approach to providing major infrastructure and
services in the project area in the light of policies expressed in the DMDP and other relevant
documents. Apart from review of the Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan the plan also considers
Strategic Transport Plan (STP) Project proposals and makes evaluation of the existing conditions
about infrastructure and services in the project area.
3.4.1 Transport
Following is the description of proposed road network for Location-10. Three primary roads of
varying widths and two secondary roads of varying widths have bee proposed as shown in Table-
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Table-3.7: Road Proposals for Location-10

Project Description Site Location Including SPZ Length Implementing
Agency
Madani Avenue
Construction of Primary Road, Through Satarkul 5.9 km RHD
(Type-1, width 100 ft)
Construction of Secondary Through Satarkul to Eastern
Road (Type-3, width 64 ft) Bypass
4 km RAJUK
From Badda to Eastern Bypass
Construction of Primary Road
(Type-3 width 100 ft)
through Aftab Nagar Project, 5.30 km RHD
SPZ 12
Construction of Secondary
Road (Type-4 width 40 ft)
From Badda to Eastern Bypass 4.1 km RAJUK
From Joar shahara through
Construction of Secondary 3.359 km
Road (Type-1 width 64 ft)
Bashundhara city up to Primary RAJUK
road M/4A
Badda Road, Construction of
Secondary Road (Type-4, From Badda to Eastern Bypass 4.2 km
width 50 ft)
Widening of Existing narrow 7. Existing Badda-Beraid Road
Road to 64 ft. Secondary Road passing through Satarkul.
- RAJUK
North South Road Network
M4A, width 130 ft From Nandipur, Satarkul, to

Structure Plan/STP Road Barakathaldia
Narayanganj lik Road to Tongi
Eastern Bypass
Embankment through Satarkul
Structure Plan/STP Road
and Barakathaldia
In total seven roads development proposals have been given. Of them, three new primary roads,
Type-1 and Type-2 have been proposed. The 100.00 ft.wide 7.35 km east-west primary road
from Bhatara to Baro Kathaldia will be an extension of a major Bashundhara Housing Estate
Road that will be linked with eastern embankment-cum-road. Another 64 ft. primary road will
emanate from Gulshan-1to Badda Link Road and run eastward and will join Eastern Bypass. This
will be a one km road. Another east-west primary road will be an extension of existing road
passing on the northern periphery of RAJUK Housing project in Badda will move eastward and
join Eastern Bypass. The length this road is 5.30 km long. An 80 ft. wide and 11.60 km north-
south secondary road type-1 from Aftabnagar,Badda will run northward crossing Badda,
Sutibhola, Bhatara and Joarshahara will join Kuril-Purbachal 300 ft. wide road. North-south 130
ft, road from from Badda will move through Satarkul, Bara Khathaldia, Joar Sahara and will join
M6/C of DMDP. A north-south secondary road from Badda through Satarkul, Bara Khathaldia,
Joar Sahara will join M6/C of DMDP. Besides, it is proposed to straighten and widen the widely
used existing Badda- Satarkul road. It is proposed to widen by 64. ft. Details of road proposals
have been shown in Map-3.1.

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3.4.2 Utility Services

Sewerage and Drainage
For storm water drainage and household wastewater drainage Dhaka WASA needs to extend its
services to the project area through extension project. It is expected that on site septic tank
system will continue for sewage disposal, but DWASA should initiate project to integrate the
larges areas of the city into its existing sewerage system, that covers only about 20% of the city
area.
Though the watercourses in the project area are the paths of discharging flooding water
accumulated in the core areas of the city, the natural water courses are important resources and
therefore, must be protected them from destruction. Land grabbers in many areas fill Khals
indicated in CS mouza map. Attempts must be taken to re-excavate those khals by them. Map-
3.2 indicates the proposed natural drainage that need preservation and also shows the typical
design for creation of buffer along natural drains for their preservation.
3.5 Amenity and Urban Facility Proposals

Urban Community/Social Services
Urban community services in the project area are expected to provide by the service giving
agencies engaged in Dhaka city. The services like, water will be task of Dhaka WASA, and power
will be provided by the DESCO, Gas by TITAS Gas Co. There are several private sector
telephone companies (including mobile) to provide telephone services including the new
reorganized public sector telephone company, the Bangladesh Telephone Company Ltd. The
public sector service agencies will promote services in the new areas through extension projects.
Please see Map-3.3.
Parks and Playground

Recreation and open space facilities are essential parts of busy urban life. Recreation facilities
can broadly be divided into active and passive recreation. Active recreation includes play field,
sports ground, cultural activities, while passive recreations are, park and open space, garden, etc.
The rise in disposable income increases demand for leisure and so as the supply by the private
sector to satisfy the demand. Structure Plan apprehended that by the year 2016 such a trend
would unlikely to occur and the role of government, in providing recreation facilities, would be
transferred to the private sector. Keeping this idea in view, Structure Plan advocated the following
policies about recreation and open space. The Plan asked for identifying and securing suitable
land in the new priority development areas as recreational space. Its suggested policy is to secure
large tract of land as open space long before urbanization take place and land prices escalate.
This suggestion was mainly for possible unused areas within the main city where number of
retention ponds was to be created. Beyond the urban area the plan recommended to encourage
establishing picnic spots at accessible rural locations.

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Map-3.2 Proposed Natural Drainage

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Map-3.3. Social Services

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Open Space
Table-3.8 shows the open space provided in the new urban areas of Location-10. About 135.46
acres in total have been provided for parks and playground as open space in the planning area.
The plan reserves space for 6 playgrounds with an area of 46.70 acres. Three parks and one
Metropolitan park have been provided in a total area of 83.66 acres.
Table- 3.8: Proposal for Open Space in Location-10 Area

Type Location Area (acre)
Playground Badda 3.99
Playground Bhatara 6.78
Playground Bara Kathadia 25.85
Park Badda 5.77
Metro Park Satarkul 52.36
Park Satarkul 23.49
Park Badda 3.62
Park Bhatara 4.18
Total : 135.46 (56.15 ha)
Civic Centre
As a new urban area there will be need for many community services. These facilities should be
provided in a systematic manner to serve the spontaneous areas. An area of about 15.50 acre of
land has been reserved as a civic center in Badda mouza where space can be allotted for local
community services. The services that may be provided will include, space for bazaar, fire station,
post office and bank, community centre, police outpost, water pump house, etc.
3.6 Description of the Plan

The Structure Plan suggested promotion of urbanization in the entire eastern fringe between
Progoti Sarani–Airport Road and the Balu River. This is the only land lying unused (except flood
water retention area) that can accommodate future Dhaka spatial growth. The western part of the
planning area is under fast urbanization as it has good access to the city centre through arterial
road like Progoti Sarani and Airport Road. But the opportunities for development are block in the
eastern part for lack of infrastructure. In view of the present scenario the consultant feels that a
pragmatic land use proposal should be framed to augment urbanization in this part of the city.
The principles adopted for land use zoning are,
- the areas adjacent to the Pragoti Sarani and Airport Road should be priorities for
development and the rest left out for future development ;
- A strip of land next to arterial road marked as mixed use zone.
All inside should be determined as residential use with patches of open space in proposed new
urban areas.
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Table- 3.9: Proposed Land Use Zoning of Location Area

Area in Area in
S.L No Land Use Category %
Acres Hectares
1 Urban Residential Zone 5425.83 2195.76 73.51
2 Water Retention Area 685.31 277.34 9.29
3 Proposed Road Network 597.23 241.69 8.09
4 Existing Road 230.86 93.43 3.13
5 Open Space 163.38 66.12 2.21
6 Mixed Use (Residential-Commercial) 122.49 49.57 1.66
7 Overlay Zone 58.31 23.60 0.79
8 Waterbody 41.85 16.94 0.57
9 Commercial Zone (Business) 30.72 12.43 0.42
10 Institutional Zone 24.79 10.03 0.34
11 Total 7380.75 2986.89 100.00
Urban Residential Zone

The DMDP Structure Plan has designated Location-10 area as new area for expansion of urban
development. There exists a rapid trend of urbanization. A proper strategy is required for a
planned urban development, which is already discussed in this chapter. Areas of about 5525.83
arces of land have been earmarked as residential area which is about 73.71% of the total
planning area (Table-3.9). This includes existing urban residential areas as well as potential
residential areas to accommodate future urban population of the planning area.
Water Retention Area

HalCrow studied khal network and other depression point area has been considered as water
retention area to ease the drainage network in the planning area. About 685.31 acres of land has
been designated for water retention area which is about 9.29% of the total project area.
Open Space
About 163.38 acres of land have been provided as open space, which is 2.21% in the planning
area. About 0.163 acres of land per 1000 populations has been designated as open space in the
planning area. The plan reserves space for 6 playgrounds with an area of 46.70 acres. Three
parks have been provided in a total area of 35.30 acres, one Metropolitan park of 52.36 acres of
land has been reserved in Satarkul mouza and an area of 32.86 acres of land has been
earmarked for water based recreational project in Bhatara mouza.
Road and Transportation Facilities

Estimates show about 828.09 acres of land under the existing and proposed road and relevant
infrastructure facilities. This constitutes about 11.22% of the planning area. About 597.23 acres of
additional land have been proposed for road development in the planning area. Details have been
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Overlay Zone
Overlay zone refers to the small areas of services and facilities and special establishment within
the dominant land use to support that particular land use. Overlay Zone includes Special Use
Areas, Community/Utility Service, and power substation, Forest Area, Service Activity, Historic
and Heritage site and Graveyard etc. about 15.50 acres of land have been reserved for civic
center in the planning area. The total land earmarked as overlay zone stands at 58.31 acres
which is about 0.79% of the study area.
Commercial Zone (Business)

Existing commercial areas and areas potential for future commercial development have been
placed under commercial use. Mainly bazar, shopping agglomerations and areas suitable for
commercial development have been placed under this category. Total area earmarked for future
commercial use stands at 30.72 acres or 0.42% of the study area. Commercial areas have been
delineated on major roads.
Mixed Use Area
The proposed mixed use areas have been classified into one category of Residential plus
Commercial. The total land proposed combining this category of mixed use zones account for
about 122.49 acres of land which is about 1.66% of the planning area.
Institutional Zone
Under the broad category of institutional zone uses such as, administration, education and
research, health, etc. have been included. Land belonging to educational use includes all
categories of educational institutions, training institutions, and embassy. The category also
includes the proposed educational institutions. Total land under this land use is 58.31 acres which
is about 0.57 % of the study area that include existing and proposed education and health areas.

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Housing Area Development

For housing area development in the existing built up area there is still scope for organized
development in vacant lands. In already developed areas, development must be carefully
controlled. Proposals are made for new areas that are yet to be developed. Following policies
area proposed for housing development in the new areas.
• For housing development RAJUK should adopt a policy of facilitator and not a provider. It
should not go for acquisition of any land in the project area for the purpose of providing
housing serviced plots.
• It should adopt a policy of ILD based housing area development, where RAJUK shall
provide physical infrastructure, like, road, play field, space for education and community
facilities, bazaar and the land owners shall develop their own housing taking opportunity of
the infrastructure.
• It should develop necessary mechanism to cost of infrastructure development from the
beneficiaries.
• It can also promote private real estate developers by providing road facilities and the cost of
such development can be realized from them.
• RAJUK can go for participatory housing area development, such as land Readjustment,
Guided land Development involving land owners. Execution of such project would, however,
require additional set up with appropriate manpower. Such kind of projects would ensure
organized housing area development with no cost involvement of RAJUK.
• Public sector housing development should be exclusively for low and middle income
groups.
However, before adopting as a policy for land development based on above techniques, RAJUK
should go for a few pilot projects.
3.7 Integrated Planning Map

Integrated Planning Map, all the development proposals have been shown in this map. This
planning map gives a picture of the integrated plan with various development proposals of the
project area. The proposals include urban residential areas, mixed use and industrial zone, water
retention area and various social services. Integrated plan map is presented in Annex-3.1.

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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
4.0 Introduction
Chapter-4 of the planning report contains phasing and priorities of development proposals to be
implemented. It also covers the development control procedures to be followed for approval of
various structures establishment and land uses. The deliberations have also been made on, land
reservation for infrastructure development, restriction on land use clearance and environmental
impacts of the DAP.
4.1 Implementation Strategy
People have right to know about the plan which has direct bearing on their living and property.
The plan implementation regardless of its quality uproots many people from their home and
community they belong. Thus a strong and desperate group of affected people together with their
friends and allies resist with their united strength the implementation process. In our country,
people records land at considerably low price than actual. This makes people financially looser
when is acquired for development. Compensation all over the world is a complicated process.
Brokers prop up to bridge the gap between innocent people and the government machinery.
Money sticks to broker’s hands. Plan Implementation through Active Community Participation
Technique is the answer to offset these obstacles on the way to plan implementation.
4.2 Land Management

4.2.1 Land Management Techniques
Effective land management is one of the most important tools for the implementation of spatial
plans. For existing urban areas of middle to high densities, the most effective approaches are
urban rehabilitation/upgrading and land sharing, either or not involving community based
development techniques for which proper institutional and financial mechanisms have to be
established. On the contrary, for existing urban areas with relatively low densities, government
agencies may also acquire land, for construction of infrastructure and provision of urban service,
but also for the implementation of site and service schemes that offer low cost plots to low income
households. Mechanism for institutional and financial support for disadvantaged group would be
established like cross subsidy etc. For potential urban areas land development techniques like,
land pooling, land readjustment, land sharing, site and service may be applied. Public sector is
suggested to play the role of facilitator and promote private development.
4.3 Areas for Action Area Plan

There is no recommendation of action area plan for the Location-10 area.

4.4 Public Sector Action Program
There is no ongoing public sector action program in Location-10 area.
4.5 Area Development Priorities and Phasing

The activity trend in the study area does not show any uniformity of development. The emphasis
of development is more at places that have grater opportunities of basic services, mainly, road.
To expedite economic activities it is better to encourage development in already developed areas.
Economies of scale that helps lower cost of production and increases profit margin of investors.
Concentration of economic activities invites investment in residences and other supporting
establishments. The consultant, therefore, suggests promotion of development in selected areas
at the early stages. The development in other areas will spontaneously follow as the infrastructure
development proceeds. Multi-sectoral invested program has been presented in Annex-4.1 while
Annex-4.2 gives a list of mouzas/ areas according to phasing of development. The mouzas that
have road and other basic services or the mouza where extensive development has already been
taken place or likely to occur very soon have been placed in the first phase that is the Short Term
Phase, 2010-2012. Comparatively inner mouzas from the main road have been placed in the
Second Phase that is Medium Term, 2012-2015, while the most remote mouzas have been
placed in the long term phase that is likely to be developed beyond 2015.
4.5.1 Phasing
DMDP Structure Plan Phasing of the Plan is as follows:
Table No. 4.1: Structure Plan Phasing
Structure Plan Phase Period

Short-term 1995-2000
Medium-term 2000-2005
Long-term 2005-2015
Source: Structure Plan, DMDP
The development proposals under Detailed Area Plan for Locatio-10 area should have been
implemented by 2015 being the plan period. But there are not proposals which may neither be
possible to implement within this period nor does it require so. But in order to secure right of way
many proposals (especially for a number of new primary roads) have been included in the plan
which are not meant for implementation within the plan. Thus the consultant proposes three
following phases for implementation various proposals made in the project. The phases are
Phase-I 2010-2012
Phase-II 2012-2015
Phase-III Beyond the plan period
4.5.2 Fixation of Priorities

In order to meet needs of time the projects identified are needed to phase out. Among which
some were made first priority and some were second priority. This time based priorities will be

implemented based on phasing of DAP project. A list of phased out projects is provided in Table-
4.2.
Table- 4.2: Phasing of Development Proposals in Project- Location-10 Area
Implementing
Phase Sector Project Site Location Area of Land Agency
Description Including SPZ Required in
Acre (Length in (Land
Km) Acquisition,
Compensation &
Development)
Starting from
M/5: Primary 34.5
Bhatara Mouza to
Transport Road Type-3 RHD
Bara Khathaldia (4.57 Km)
(100 ft)
Mouza
Construction of
Secondary Road From Gulshan-1 to 4.49
Transport RAJUK
(Type-2 width 64 Eastern Bypass (3.92 Km)
ft)
2010-2012
From Pragati
Sarani at Joar
Construction of Shahara mouza
Secondary Road through
Transport RHD
(Type-1 Width Bashundhara (2.91 Km)
80 ft) connecting M/6B to
M/4A at Kathaldia
Mouza
M/3:
From Badda to
Construction of 24.6
Eastern Bypass
Transport Primary Road RHD
through Aftab (3.25 Km)
(Type-3 width
Nagar Project
100 ft)
From Badda Mouza

M/6B:
throght Sutibhola,
Construction of 43.15
Joar Sahara,
Transport Secondary Road RAJUK/RHD
2012-15 Bashundhara to (7.37 Km)
(Type-1 width 80
Purbachal
ft)
Connecting Road
M/4A: From Badda

Construction of through Satarkul,
Bara Khathaldia, 99.93
Transport Primary Road RHD
Joar Sahara (7.7 Km)
(Type-2 width connecting M/7 of
130 ft) DMDP
From Joar shahara

Construction of
through 17.65
Secondary Road
Transport Bashundhara city RAJUK
(Type-1 width 80 (2.91 Km)
up to Primary road
ft)
M/4A
Urban
Land acquisition
2010-12 Social Badda Mouza 2.84 acre RAJUK
for Playground
Services
Urban
Land acquisition
Social Bhatara Mouza 1.89 acre RAJUK
for Playground
Services

Implementing
Phase Sector Project Site Location Area of Land Agency
Description Including SPZ Required in
Acre (Length in (Land
Km) Acquisition,
Compensation &
Development)
Urban
Land Acquisition
Social Badda Mouza 1.17 acre RAJUK
for Park
Services
Urban Land Acquisition

Social for Park in Bhatara Mouza 9.38 acre RAJUK
Services Bhatara Mouza
Urban
Land Acquisition
Social Badda Mouza 24.81 acre RAJUK
for Park
Services
Development of
Low Income Bara Kathaldia
Housing 6.23 acre NHA
Housing in Bara mouza in SPZ 12
Kathaldia mouza
4.6 Landuse Zoning
Zoning is a form of legal power which is delegated to development authorities/municipalities

through enabling legislation to ensure the welfare of the community by regulating the most
appropriate use of the land. Zoning is a classification of land uses that limits what activities can or
cannot take place on a parcel of land by establishing a range of development options. Zoning has
been defined as an action through legislation provided to a development authority/municipality to
control…a) the heights to which buildings may be erected; b) the area of lots that must be left un-
built upon; and c) the uses to which buildings and lots may be put.
Area Zoning
The objective of area zoning is to specify which types of land use are considered appropriate for
different areas or 'zones', and it therefore indicates the planning control objectives of the authority
or municipality for its administrative area. The authority is obliged under the planning acts to
designate in its development plan objectives for the use solely and primarily of particular areas for
particular purposes.
Density Zoning
The aim of the density zoning is to provide an acceptable density which is related to the designed
facilities and amenities especially in the residential areas. This will ensure a healthy community
and enjoyable community life.
Height Zoning

This zoning provides height limits for structures and objects of natural growth and standards for
use of an area which encourage and promote the proper and sound development of areas. It is
also applicable to height restrictions for flight safety around airports or other similar purposes.
For effective development control, in addition landuse zoning individual facility and the structures
therein is to comply certain regulations imposed to ensure desirable end. Relation between
ground cover of buildings and the land parcel that house it, minimum setback of building from the
adjoining plot boundaries, and the maximum floor area that can be constructed in relation to plot
size and the connecting road among many other details, are controlled by RAJUK’s Building
Construction Rules. Besides, Bangladesh National Building Code focuses on the appropriate
materials, construction method, building safety and associated issues. In absence of DAP the
above rules did not have scope for area specific rules and hence were common for the whole
development process.
According to the Building Construction Rule, 2008, minimum permissible road width for obtaining
plan permit is to be shown, construction is allowed on plots connected by narrow roads provided
the plot owner leaves formally half of the addition area needed to make the road 6m for widening
the road to the permitted minimum. Perhaps the intension behind this was that gradually the
whole road would raise up to 6m in short time and it is true for new areas coming urban
development as most of the structures are non permanent and they are to correct under this rule
to permanent buildings making the whole road 6m in the process. But congested unplanned
Dhaka represents an alarming picture. Most of the plots are occupied almost entirely by pucca
structures several storied high soaring right from the property line connected by the narrow
pathways, these owners did not bother for RAJUK’s plan permit and a handful those who
obtained a plan permit did not bother to follow them.
4.6.1 Landuse Zone Classification
a. Urban Residential Zone

b. Commercial Zone (Business)
c. Commercial Zone (Office)
d. General Industrial Zone
e. Heavy Industrial Zone
f. Mixed Use Zone (Commercial-General Industrial)
g. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-Commercial)
h. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-Commercial-General Industrial)
i. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-General Industrial)
j. Institutional Zone
k. Administrative Zone
l. Agricultural Zone
m. Flood Flow Zone
n. Open Space
o. Overlay Zone*
p. Rural Settlement Zone
q. Water Retention Area
r. Water Body
Overlay Zone houses structures, facilities or use of community interest that the community
aspires to continue in its present status despite its non conformity with the permitted Landuse of
the prevailing zone. It may be of any type ranging from heritage site to graveyard as some are
mentioned here:
1. Historic Preservation Overlay Site
2. Water Body Preservation Overlay Site
3. Graveyard Overlay Site
4. Sports and Recreation Overlay Site
5. Special Use Overlay Site
*May include other overlay sites also as per the decision of Nagar Unnayan Committee
In the following paragraphs general definition, permitted and conditionally permitted uses under
each Landuse zone is furnished one by one. The uses not listed here in any of the category shall
be treated as Restricted Use for the Landuse category and shall not be permitted only except
unanimous decision by the Nagar Unnayan Committee. In such situations the use shall get
permission in the category of New Use.
a. Urban Residential Landuse
Urban Residential Zones are intended primarily for housing development but may also include a
range of other uses particularly those that have the potential to foster the development of new
residential communities such as schools, small shops, doctor’s chambers, open space like
playing fields and so on. Limited Commercial facilities within this zone shall be planned and
developed as an integral retail or business unit which, comply with the planned mixed-use
concept of the Urban Area Plan.
Purpose
The prime objective of this zone is to provide the space for living as well as to meet the daily
needs of the residents.
Landuse Permitted
The following uses in the tables are proposed to be applicable for this zone only.

Table No. 4.3: Landuse Permitted
Permitted Satellite Dish Antenna
Artisan's Shop Shelter (Passers By)
Assisted Living or Elderly Home Shoe Repair or Shoeshine Shop (Small)
Confectionery Shop CBO Office
Barber Shop Special Dwelling
Child Daycare \ Preschool Temporary Tent
Cleaning \ Laundry Shop Temporary Pandle for Permitted Function
Communication Service Facilities Newspaper Stand
Communication Tower Within Permitted Specialized School: Dance, Art, Music,
Height Physically Challenged & Others
Condominium or Apartment Transmission Lines
Cottage Urban-Nature Reserve
Cyber Café Utility Lines
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Woodlot
Drug Store or Pharmacy Children’s Park (Must Have Parking)
Employee Housing (Guards \ Drivers) \ ATM Booth
Ancillary Use Water Pump \ Reservoir
General Store Monument (Neighborhood Scale)
Grocery Store Bill Payment Booth
High School Boarding and Rooming House
Household Appliance and Furniture Repair Dormitory
Service (No Outside Storage) Memorial Structure (Ancillary)
Housing For Seasonal Firm Labor Neighborhood Center* (Where
Landscape and Horticultural Services Neighborhood Center exists)
Mosque, Place Of Worship Permitted
Newspaper Stand Community Center
Nursery School Doctor \ Dentist Chamber
Orphanage Cultural Exhibits and Libraries
Eidgah Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk
Photocopying and Duplicating Services (No Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies
Outside Storage) Fitness Centre
Pipelines and Utility Lines Gaming Clubs
Playing Field Departmental Stores
Primary School Retail Shops \ Facilities
Private Garages (Ancillary Use) *Permission of Neighborhood Center Facilities
Project Identification Signs in absence of formal neighborhood should be
Property Management Signs subject to Landuse Permit Committee
Public Transport Facility
Source: Compiled by the Consultants
Landuse Conditionally Permitted
The following uses may be permitted or disallowed in this zone after review and approval by the
authority/committee following appropriate procedure while the application meets the criteria
mentioned in the requirement.

Table No. 4.4: Landuse Conditionally Permitted
Conditional Temporary Rescue Shed
Addiction Treatment Center Guest House
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Slaughter House
Funeral Services Static Transformer Stations
Art Gallery, Art Studio \ Workshop Tourist Home or Resort
Automobile Driving Academy Market (Bazar)
Beauty and Body Service Optical Goods Sales
Billiard Parlor \ Pool Hall Outdoor Café
Book or Stationery Store or Newsstand Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Building Maintenance \ Cleaning Services, Community Hall
No Outside Storage Neighborhood Co-Operative Office
Bus Passenger Shelter Overhead Water Storage Tanks
Graveyard \ Cemetery Row House
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Paints and Varnishes Store
Correctional Institution Parking Lot
Courier Service Patio Homes
Crematorium Photofinishing Laboratory
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Post Office
Furniture & Variety Stores Postal Facilities
Emergency Shelter Sports and Recreation Club
Energy Installation Tennis Club
Garages Flood Management Structure
Garden Center or Retail Nursery Telephone Sub Station
Fire Brigade Station Electrical Sub Station
Police Station
Restricted Uses
All uses except permitted and conditionally permitted uses are restricted in this zone.
b. Commercial Zone (Business)
Commercial areas generally contain one or more of a wide variety of uses that includes business
uses, offices, hotel, public houses, and limited forms of retailing.
Landuse Permitted
Commercial office zone is mainly intended for supporting the official works. There are several
functions that are permitted in this zone.

Permitted Agricultural Sales and Services
Accounting, Auditing or Bookkeeping Ambulance Service
Services Antique Shop
Billboards, Advertisements & Advertising Appliance Store
Structure Auction Market
Agri-Business Auditorium, Coliseum, Meeting Halls, and

Conference Facilities, Convention Market (Bazar)
Auto Leasing or Rental Office Mosque, Place Of Worship
Auto Paint Shop Motorcycle Sales Outlet
Auto Parts and Accessory Sales (Indoors) Multi-Storey Car Park
Auto Repair Shop (With Garage) Newspaper Stand
Automobile Wash Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Automobile Sales Outdoor Recreation, Commercial
Confectionery Shop Parking Lot (Commercial)
Bakery or Confectionery Retail Pet Store
Bank & Financial Institution Photocopying and Duplicating Services
Bar (Licensed) Photofinishing Laboratory & Studio
Barber Shop Pipelines and Utility Lines
Beauty and Body Service Post Office
Bicycle Shop Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Facility \
Billiard Parlor \ Pool Hall Cold Storage
Book or Stationery Store or Newsstand Printing, Publishing and Distributing
Building Material Sales or Storage (Indoors) Project Identification Signs
Bulk Mail and Packaging Property Management Signs
Bus Passenger Shelter Public Transport Facility
Cinema Hall Refrigerator or Large Appliance Repair
Communication Service Facilities Resort
Communication Tower Within Permitted Restaurant
Height Retail Shops \ Facilities
Computer Maintenance and Repair Salvage Processing
Computer Sales & Services Salvage Yards
Conference Center Satellite Dish Antenna
Construction Company Sawmill, Chipping and Pallet Mill
Courier Service Shelter (Passers By)
Cyber Café Shopping Mall \ Plaza
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Slaughter House
Department Stores, Furniture & Variety Software Development
Stores Sporting Goods and Toys Sales
Doctor \ Dentist Chamber Taxi Stand
Drug Store or Pharmacy Telephone Exchanges
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Television, Radio or Electronics Repair (No
Instruments Sales Outside Storage)
Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk Theater (Indoor)
Freight Handling, Storage & Distribution Transmission Lines
Freight Transport Facility Utility Lines
Freight Yard Vehicle Sales & Service, Leasing or Rental
General Store Veterinarian Clinics, Animal Hospitals,
Grocery Store Kennels and Boarding Facilities
Guest House Warehousing
Hotel or Motel Wood Products
Inter-City Bus Terminal Woodlot
Jewelry and Silverware Sales ATM Booth
Junk \ Salvage Yard Water Pump \ Reservoir
Super Store Agro-Based Industry (Rice Mill, Saw Mill,

Cold Storage) Social Forestry
Some functions are permitted with some condition in this zone.

Conditional Fire \ Rescue Station
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Grain & Feed Mills
Bicycle Assembly, Parts and Accessories Household Appliance and Furniture Repair
Broadcast Studio \ Recording Studio (No Service
Audience) Incineration Facility
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Indoor Amusement Centers, Game Arcades
Concert Hall, Stage Shows Indoor Theatre
Construction, Survey, Soil Testing Firms Lithographic or Print Shop
Trade Shows Motor Vehicle Fuelling Station \ Gas Station
Craft Workshop Musical Instrument Sales or Repair
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Optical Goods Sales
Energy Installation Painting and Wallpaper Sales
Firm Equipment Sales & Service Paints and Varnishes
Agricultural Chemicals, Pesticides or Parking Lot
Fertilizers Shop Patio Homes
Fitness Centre Postal Facilities
Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies Poultry
Forest Products Sales Private Garages
Fuel and Ice Dealers Professional Office
Garages Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop
Garden Center or Retail Nursery Stone \ Cut Stone Products Sales
Police Box \ Barrack
Restricted Uses
All uses except permitted and conditionally permitted uses.
c. Commercial Zone (Office)
Commercial zones are designed into two types: office and business predominated. Commercial Office
Zone is an office pre-dominated commercial zone that mainly supports the official works. It supports
other types of commercial activities, too. Proposals for these areas involve large-scale buildings and
require a high degree of accessibility and parking space for car users and delivery vehicles.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted Project Office
Accounting, Auditing or Bookkeeping Government Office
Services Commercial Office, Health Office
Billboards, Advertisements & Advertising Indoor Amusement Centers, Game Arcades
Structure Hotels
Ambulance Service Health Office
Antique Store Diagnostic Center
Art Gallery, Art Studio \ Workshop Pathological Lab
Auditorium, Meeting Halls, and Conference Clinic
Facilities, Convention Center Dental Laboratory
Auto Leasing or Rental Office Mosque, Place Of Worship
Automobile Wash Multi-Storey Car Park
Automobile Driving Academy Newspaper Stand
Confectionery Shop Parking Lot (Commercial)
Bank & Financial Institution Photocopying and Duplicating Services
Boarding and Rooming House Photofinishing Laboratory & Studio
Book or Stationery Store Utility Lines
News Stand Post Office
Bulk Mail and Packaging Professional Office
Bus Passenger Shelter Project Identification Signs
Cinema Hall Property Management Signs
Communication Service Facilities Public Transport Facility
Communication Tower Within Permitted Real Estate Office
Height Restaurant
Computer Maintenance and Repair Retail Shops \ Facilities
Computer Sales & Services Satellite Dish Antenna
Conference Center Software Development Firm
Construction Company Taxi Stand
Construction, Survey, Soil Testing Firms Telephone Exchanges
Courier Service Toys and Hobby Goods Processing and
Hotel Supplies
Food Court Training Centre
Chinese Restaurant Utility Lines
Catering Service Vehicle Sales & Service, Leasing or Rental
Cyber Café Veterinarian Hospitals, Kennels and
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Boarding Facilities
Department Stores, Furniture & Variety Woodlot
Stores ATM Booth
Doctor \ Dentist Chamber Water Pump \ Reservoir
Freight Handling, Storage & Distribution Sales Office of Industries
Freight Transport Facility
General Store
authority/committee following appropriate procedure.

Conditional Super Store
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Lithographic or Print Shop
Beauty and Body Service Optical Goods Sales
Broadcast Studio \ Recording Studio (No Workers’ Dormitory
Audience) Fuelling Station
Civic Administration Vulcanizing Services
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Outdoor Café
Concert Hall, Stage Shows Painting & Wallpaper Sales
Counseling Services Paints and Varnishes Store
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Parking Lot (Commercial)
Dental Clinic \ Lab Patio Homes
Diagnostic Center \ Pathological Lab Postal Facilities
Drug Store or Pharmacy Psychiatric Hospital
Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk Printing, Publishing and Distributing
Fitness Centre Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop
Garage Radio \ Television or T&T Station With
Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies Transmitter Tower
Police Box \ Barrack Transmission Lines
Fire \ Rescue Station Theater (Indoor)
First Aid & Ambulance Service
Restricted Uses
d. Industrial Zone
The purpose and intent of industrial zone is to provide areas in appropriate locations where various
light and heavy industrial operations can be conducted without creating hazards to surrounding land
uses. Industrial zones have been categorized into two zones like general industrial and heavy
industrial zones.
Permitted Landuse for General Industrial Zone

Permitted Fire \ Rescue Station
Confectionery Shop Grocery Store
Bank & Financial Institution Household Appliance and Furniture Repair
Bicycle Assembly, Parts and Accessories Service
Blacksmith Machine Sheds
Bus Passenger Shelter Meat and Poultry (Packing & Processing)
Communication Tower Within Permitted Mosque, Place Of Worship
Height Newspaper Stand
Freight Transport Facility Photocopying and Duplicating Services
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Printing, Publishing and Distributing Outside Storage)

Public Transport Facility Transmission Lines
Restaurant Truck Stop & Washing or Freight Terminal
Retail Shops \ Facilities Utility Lines
Salvage Processing Wood Products
Salvage Yards Woodlot
Satellite Dish Antenna ATM Booth
Sawmill, Chipping and Pallet Mill Water Pump \ Reservoir
Shelter (Passers By) Effluent Treatment Plant
Television, Radio or Electronics Repair (No Social Forestry
The following uses may be permitted or denied in this zone after review and approval by the

Conditional Lithographic or Print Shop
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Motor Vehicle Fuelling Station \ Gas Station
Appliance Store Motorcycle Sales Outlet
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Cyber Café Outside Bulk Storage
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Overhead Water Storage Tanks
Doctor \ Dentist Chamber Painting and Wallpaper Sales
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Paints and Varnishes
Instruments Sales Parking Lot
Employee Housing Parking Lot (Commercial)
Energy Installation Private Garages
Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop
Garages Jute Mill
Grain & Feed Mills
Incineration Facility
Super Store
Restricted Uses
List of General industries
1. Green and Orange A Industries:
GREEN Category
1. Assembling and manufacturing of TV, Radio, etc.

2. Assembling and manufacturing of clocks and watches.
3. Assembling of telephones.

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4. Assembling and manufacturing of toys (plastic made items excluded).

5. Book-binding.
6. Rope and mats (made of cotton, jute and artificial fibers).
7. Photography (movie and x-ray excluded).
8. Production of artificial leather goods.
9. Assembling of motorcycles, bicycles and toy cycles.
10. Assembling of scientific and mathematical instruments (excluding manufacturing).
11. Musical instruments.
12. Sports goods (excluding plastic made items).
13. Tea packing (excluding processing).
14. Re-packing of milk powder (excluding production).
15. Bamboo and cane goods.
16. Artificial flower (excluding plastic made items).
17. Pen and ball-pen.
18. Gold ornaments (excluding production) (shops only).
19. Candle.
20. Medical and surgical instrument (excluding production).
21. Factory for production of cork items (excluding metallic items).
22. Laundry (excluding washing).
ORANGE-A Category
1. Dairy Farm, 10 (ten) cattle heads or below in urban areas and 25 cattle heads or below in rural
areas.
2. Poultry (up to 250 in urban areas and up to 1000 in rural areas).
3. Grinding/husking of wheat, rice, turmeric, pepper, pulses (up to 20 Horse Power).
4. Weaving and handloom.
5. Production of shoes and leather goods (capital up to 5 hundred thousand Taka).
6. Saw mill/wood sawing.
7. Furniture of wood/iron, aluminum, etc., (capital up to 5 hundred thousand Taka).
8. Printing Press.
9. Plastic & rubber goods (excluding PVC).
10. Restaurant.
11. Cartoon/box manufacturing/printing packaging.
12. Cinema Hall
13. Dry-cleaning.
14. Production of artificial leather goods (capital up to 5 hundred thousand Taka).
15. Sports goods.
16. Production of salt (capital up to 10 hundred thousand Taka).
17. Agricultural machinery and equipment.
18. Industrial machinery and equipment.
19. Production of gold ornaments.
20. Pin, U Pin.
21. Frames of spectacles.
22. Comb.
23. Production of utensils and souvenirs of brass and bronze.
24. Factory for production of biscuit and bread (capital up to 5 hundred thousand Taka).
25. Factory for production of chocolate and lozenge. (capital up to 5 hundred thousand Taka).
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2. Modified list of orange B
ORANGE-B Category
1. PVC items.
2. Artificial fiber (raw material).
3. Glass factory.
4. Life saving drug (applicable to formulation only).
5. Edible oil.
6. Jute mill.
7. Hotel, multi-storied commercial & apartment building.
8. Casting.
9. Aluminum products.
10. Glue (excluding animal glue).
11. Bricks/tiles.
12. Lime.
13. Plastic products.
14. Processing and bottling of drinking water and carbonated drinks.
15. Galvanizing.
16. Perfumes, cosmetics.
17. Flour (large)
18. Stone grinding, cutting, polishing.
19. Processing fish, meat, and food.
20. Printing and writing ink.
21. Animal feed.
22. Ice-cream.
23. Clinic and pathological lab.
24. Utensils made of clay and china clay/sanitary wares (ceramics).
25. Processing of prawns & shrimps.
26. Water purification plant.
27. Metal utensils/spoons etc.
28. Sodium silicate.
29. Matches.
30. Starch and glucose.
31. Animal feed.
32. Automatic rice mill.
33. Automatic rice mill.
34. Assembling of motor vehicles.
35. Manufacturing of wooden vessel.
36. Photography (activities related to production of films for movie and x-ray).
37. Tea processing.
38. Production of powder milk/condensed milk/dairy.
39. Wood treatment.
40. Soap.
41. Repairing of refrigerators.
42. Repairing of metal vessel.
43. Engineering works (up to 10 hundred thousand Taka capital.)
44. Spinning mill.
45. Electric cable.
46. Cold storage.

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47. Tire re-treading.

48. Motor vehicles repairing works (up to 10 hundred thousand Taka capital).
49. Cattle farm: above 10 (ten) numbers in urban area, and above 25 (twenty five) numbers in rural
area.
50. Poultry: Number of birds above 250 (two hundred fifty) in urban area and above 1000 (one
thousand) in rural area.
51. Grinding/husking wheat, rice, turmeric, chilly, pulses - machine above 20 Horse Power.
52. Production of shoes and leather goods, above 5(five) hundred thousand Taka capital.
53. Furniture of wood/iron, aluminum, etc., above 5 (five) hundred thousand Taka capital.
54. Production of artificial leather goods, above 5(five) hundred thousand Taka capital.
55. Salt production, above 10(ten) hundred thousand Taka capital.
56. Biscuit and bread factory, above 5 (five) hundred thousand Taka capital.
57. Factory for production of chocolate and lozenge, above 5(five) hundred thousand Taka capital.
58. Garments and sweater production.
59. Fabric washing.
60. Power loom.
61. Construction, re-construction and extension of road (feeder road, local road).
62. Construction, re-construction and extension of bridge (length below 100 meters).
63. Public toilet.
64. Ship-breaking.
3. List of industries light, general and heavy industries (with modification for this category) of Urban
Area Plan: Heavy industries those will be excluded from the list are: Inedible Oils and Fats,
Pharmaceuticals, Medicines and others, Soaps and detergents, all plastics, and Iron and Steel basic
industries
4. New type of industries:

1. Lumber and building supply
2. Scrap industry
e. Heavy Industrial Zone
The purpose and intent of industrial Heavy Industrial Zone is to provide areas in appropriate locations
where various heavy industrial operations can be conducted without creating hazards to surrounding
land uses.
Areas are intended to accommodate manufacturing and fabricating establishments that are generally
characterized as producing noise, vibration, heavy truck traffic, fumes, and other forms of pollution
which may be objectionable to adjacent uses is characterized as Heavy Industrial Zone.
Purpose
• The purpose of this type of landuse zone is to segregate the heavy, noisy and vibrating
industries as they cannot harm human living of the project area.
• To ensure that industrial development achieves high environmental standards of cleaner
production, waste disposal, noise and air quality
• To encourage the design and construction of industrial and commercial buildings that are
energy efficient, functional and flexible
• Ensure that development along major approach routes and major roads meets appropriate
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Landuse Permitted
Permitted Satellite Dish Antenna
Bank & Financial Institution Shelter (Passers By)
Bicycle Assembly, Parts and Accessories Transmission Lines
Bus Passenger Shelter Truck Stop & Washing or Freight Terminal
Communication Tower Within Permitted Utility Lines
Height Water Treatment Plant
Police Box \ Barrack Woodlot
Fire \ Rescue Station ATM Booth
Grocery Store Water Pump \ Reservoir
Incineration Facility Jute Mill
Mosque, Place Of Worship Effluent Treatment Plant
Newspaper Stand Social Forestry
Outside Bulk Storage
Pipelines and Utility Lines
Public Transport Facility

Conditional Freight Transport Facility
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Garages
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Machine Sheds
Cyber Café Motor Vehicle Fuelling Station \ Gas Station
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Parking Lot
Doctor \ Dentist Chamber Parking Lot (Commercial)
Employee Housing Private Garages
Energy Installation Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop
Restricted Uses
All uses except permitted and conditionally permitted uses are restricted here.
Heavy industries
Heavy industries are those industries demarked as red industries (modified list) in the DOE and other
industries those are listed in the Urban Area Plan as noxious industries, mining/quarrying industries
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• Heavy industries those will be included in the list from are: Inedible Oils and Fats,
Pharmaceuticals, Medicines and others, Soaps and detergents, all plastics, and Iron and
Steel basic industries.(modified list of Urban Area Plan)
• Red industries that are permitted (modified List of DOE)
Red industries (modified list of DOE)

1. Tannery.
2. Formaldehyde.
3. Urea fertilizer.
4. T.S.P. Fertilizer.
5. Chemical dyes, polish, varnish, enamel.
6. Power plant.
7. All mining projects (coal, limestone, hard rock, natural gas, mineral oil, etc.)
8. Cement.
9. Fuel oil refinery.
10. Artificial rubber.
11. Paper and pulp.
12. Sugar.
13. Distillery.
14. Fabric dying and chemical processing.
15. Caustic soda, potash.
16. Other alkalis.
17. Production of iron and steel.
18. Raw materials of medicines and basic drugs.
19. Electroplating.
20. Photo films, photo papers and photo chemicals.
21. Various products made from petroleum and coal.
22. Explosives.
23. Acids and their salts (organic or inorganic).
24. Nitrogen compounds (Cyanide, Cyanamid etc.).
25. Production of plastic raw materials (PVC, PP/Iron, Polyesterin etc.)
26. Asbestos.
27. Fiber-glass.
28. Pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.
29. Phosphorus and its compounds/derivatives.
30. Chlorine, fluorine, bromine, iodine and their compounds/derivatives.
31. Industry (excluding nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide).
32. Waste incinerator.
33. Other chemicals.
34. Ordnance.
35. Nuclear power.
36. Wine.
37. Non-metallic chemicals not listed elsewhere.
38. Non-metals not listed elsewhere.
39. Industrial estate.
40. Basic industrial chemicals.
41. Non-iron basic metals.
42. Detergent.
43. Land-filling by industrial, household and commercial wastes.
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45. Life saving drugs.

46. Animal glue.
47. Rodenticide.
48. Refractory’s.
49. Industrial gas (Oxygen, Nitrogen & Carbon-dioxide).
50. Battery.
51. Hospital.
52. Ship manufacturing.
53. Tobacco (processing/cigarette/Bin-making).
54. Metallic boat manufacturing.
55. Wooden boat manufacturing.
56. Refrigerator/air-conditioner/air-cooler manufacturing.
57. Tire and tubes
58. Board mills
59. Carpets.
60. Engineering works: capital above 10 (ten) hundred thousand Taka.
61. Repairing of motor vehicles: capital above 10 (ten) hundred thousand Taka.
62. Water treatment plant.
63. Sewerage pipe line laying/relaying/extension.
64. Water, power and gas distribution line laying/relaying/extension.
65. Exploration/extraction/distribution of mineral resources.
66. Construction/reconstruction/expansion of flood control embankment, polder, dike, etc.
67. Construction/reconstruction/expansion of road (regional, national & international);
68. Construction/reconstruction/expansion of bridge (length 100 meter and above).
69. Murat of Potash (manufacturing).
70. Alcatra.
71. Carbon rod.
72. Re-rolling
f. Mixed Use Zone
There are areas where the mixture of uses is such that they can’t be segregated, the areas are
declared as mixed use zone. An appropriate mix of landuses will be maintained in these types of
zones. There are four types of mixed use zones here. Each of them has unique characteristics.
Mixed Use Zone (Commercial - Industrial)

This area will be an industrial cum commercial area where there will be prohibition of residential use
of land. This zone will support the entire area by providing industrial goods and services.
Purpose
The main purposes of this zone are:

o To preserve and promote viable industries that can coexist with more commercially oriented
uses,
o To meet the need for a mix of lower rent bulky goods retailing, specialized industrial,
commercial and service activities alongside general industry.
o Encourage higher density residential development in locations with convenient access to
transport corridors, commercial and employment Centers
o Create an efficient and sustainable urban environment and provide for a diversity of living,
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o Maintain and enhance environmental amenity and undertake development using best practice
environmentally sustainable development principles
o Encourage a standard of urban design that is consistent with selected major avenues,
approach routes and other strategically located areas
o Encourage activities particularly at street frontage level that contribute to an active public
realm
Landuse Permitted
Permitted Courier Service
Accounting, Auditing or Bookkeeping Doctor \ Dentist Chamber
Services Firm Equipment Sales & Service
Billboards, Advertisements & Advertising Fuel and Ice Dealers
Structure Funeral Services
Agricultural Chemicals, Pesticides or General Store
Fertilizers Shop Grocery Store
Agricultural Sales and Services Home Furnishings
Antique Store Mosque, Place Of Worship
Appliance Store Motorcycle Sales Outlet
Art Gallery, Art Studio \ Workshop Multi-Storey Car Park
Artisan’s Shop Musical Instrument Sales or Repair
Auto Leasing or Rental Office Newspaper Stand
Auto Paint Shop Nursery School
Auto Parts and Accessory Sales (Indoors) Photocopying and Duplicating Services
Auto Repair Shop (With Garage) Pipelines and Utility Lines
Automobile Wash Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Facility \
Automobile Sales Cold Storage
Confectionery Shop Project Identification Signs
Bakery or Confectionery Retail Property Management Signs
Barber Shop Public Transport Facility
Bicycle Shop Public Utility Stations & Substations
Billiard Parlor \ Pool Hall Real Estate Office
Blacksmith Refrigerator or Large Appliance Repair
Boarding and Rooming House Restaurant
Book or Stationery Store or Newsstand Retail Shops \ Facilities
Broadcast Studio \ Recording Studio (No Salvage Processing
Audience) Salvage Yards
Building Material Sales or Storage (Indoors) Satellite Dish Antenna
Bulk Fuel Sales Depot Sawmill, Chipping and Pallet Mill
Bulk Mail and Packaging Shelter (Passers By)
Bus Passenger Shelter Sporting Goods and Toys Sales
Cinema Hall Stone \ Cut Stone Products Sales
Commercial Recreational Buildings Storage & Warehousing
Communication Service Facilities Television, Radio or Electronics Repair (No
Communication Tower Within Permitted Outside Storage)
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Training Centre ATM Booth

Transmission Lines Water Pump \ Reservoir
Truck Stop & Washing or Freight Terminal Research organization (Agriculture \
Utility Lines Fisheries)
Vehicle Sales & Service, Leasing or Rental Agro-Based Industry (Rice Mill, Saw Mill,
Warehousing Cold Storage)
Wood Products Social Forestry
Woodlot Rickshaw \ Auto Rickshaw Stand
Children’s Park
authority/committee.

Conditional Forest Products Sales
Auction Market Freight Handling, Storage & Distribution
Beauty and Body Service Freight Transport Facility
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Gallery \ Museum
Computer Maintenance and Repair Garages
Computer Sales & Services Project Office
Concert Hall, Stage Shows Government Office
Conference Center Grain & Feed Mills
Construction Company Hotel or Motel
Trade Shows Household Appliance and Furniture Repair
Cottage Service
Counseling Services Meat and Poultry (Packing & Processing)
Craft Workshop Optical Goods Sales
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Cyber Café Outside Bulk Storage
Department Stores, Furniture & Variety Painting and Wallpaper Sales
Stores Paints and Varnishes
Drug Store or Pharmacy Printing, Publishing and Distributing
Energy Installation Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop
Fabric Store Telephone Exchanges
Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk Theater (Indoor)
Restricted Uses
All uses except permitted and conditionally permitted uses are restricted here.
g. Mixed use zone (Residential–Commercial)
Mixed-use development shall mean a development consisting of one or more lots developed as a
cohesive project and designed with a blend of various compatible uses such as commercial,
residential and industrial. These landuse areas will contain residential and limited commercial
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Purpose
Industrial uses within the Mixed Use zone should be restricted to those uses that have a minimal
amenity impact on adjoining uses and surrounding residential use. The main purposes of this type of
landuse classification are:
o To provide for a mixed use development centre in conjunction with the development plan for the
overall development, and to provide for high-density residential development, and to identify,
reinforce, strengthen and promote urban design concepts and linkages with the existing town
centre activity areas so that the pressure on vacant land are minimized.
o The aim is to develop a zone scale retail development in a mixed use centre by densification of
appropriate commercial and residential developments ensuring a mix of commercial, recreational,
community, educational, civic, cultural, leisure, residential uses, urban streets and urban open
spaces, while delivering a quality urban environment which will enhance the quality of life of
resident, visitor and workers alike.
o Provide for a range of commercial and service activities at a scale that will protect the planned
hierarchy of commercial centres and the Territory’s preferred locations for office development.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted Bus Passenger Shelter
Accounting, Auditing or Bookkeeping Child Daycare \ Preschool
Services Cleaning \ Laundry Shop
Addiction Treatment Center Commercial Recreational Buildings
Billboards, Advertisements & Advertising Communication Service Facilities
Structure Communication Tower Within Permitted
Agricultural Sales and Services Height
Antique Store Community Center
Appliance Store Condominium or Apartment
Art Gallery, Art Studio \ Workshop Correctional Institution
Artisan’s Shop Courier Service
Assisted Living or Elderly Home Cyber Café
Auditorium, Coliseum, Meeting Halls, and Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit)
Conference Facilities, Convention Doctor \ Dentist Chamber
Auto Leasing or Rental Office Employee Housing
Automobile Wash Fabric Store
Automobile Driving Academy Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk
Confectionery Shop Funeral Services
Bakery or Confectionery Retail General Store
Bank & Financial Institution Grocery Store
Barber Shop Guest House
Bicycle Shop Hospital
Billiard Parlor \ Pool Hall Jewelry and Silverware Sales
Blacksmith Landscape and Horticultural Services
Boarding and Rooming House Mosque, Place Of Worship
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Nursery School Supplies

Photocopying and Duplicating Services Training Centre
Pipelines and Utility Lines Transmission Lines
Primary School Utility Lines
Project Identification Signs Vehicle Sales & Service, Leasing or Rental
Property Management Signs Warehousing
Public Transport Facility Woodlot
Resort Children’s Park
Satellite Dish Antenna ATM Booth
Shelter (Passers By) Water Pump \ Reservoir
Shoe Repair or Shoeshine Shop (Small) Social Forestry
Slaughter House Dormitory
Social organization Rickshaw \ Auto Rickshaw Stand
Software Development
Special Dwelling
Toys and Hobby Goods Processing and

Conditional Fitness Centre
Agricultural Chemicals, Pesticides or Fertilizers Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies
Shop Freight Handling, Storage & Distribution
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Freight Transport Facility
Beauty and Body Service Gaming Clubs
Broadcast Studio \ Recording Studio (No Garages
Audience) Garden Center or Retail Nursery
Building Maintenance \ Cleaning Services, No Commercial Office
Outside Storage Project Office
Building Material Sales or Storage (Indoors) Government Office
Graveyard \ Cemetery Hotel or Motel
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Household Appliance and Furniture Repair
Computer Maintenance and Repair Service
Computer Sales & Services Indoor Amusement Centers, Game Arcades
Concert Hall, Stage Shows Indoor Theatre
Conference Center Lithographic or Print Shop
Construction Company Market (Bazar)
Construction, Survey, Soil Testing Firms Health Office, Dental Laboratory, Clinic or Lab
Cottage Musical Instrument Sales or Repair
Counseling Services Optical Goods Sales
Craft Workshop Outdoor Café
Crematorium Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Painting and Wallpaper Sales
Cultural Exhibits and Libraries Paints and Varnishes
Department Stores, Furniture & Variety Stores Patio Homes
Drug Store or Pharmacy Photofinishing Laboratory & Studio
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Printing, Publishing and Distributing Retail Shops \ Facilities

Psychiatric Hospital Sporting Goods and Toys Sales
Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop Sports and Recreation Club, Firing Range:
Radio \ Television or T&T Station With Indoor
Transmitter Tower Telephone Exchanges
Refrigerator or Large Appliance Repair Television, Radio or Electronics Repair (No
Restaurant Outside Storage)
Restricted Uses
h. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-Commercial-General Industrial)
The Residential- Commercial- General Industrial zone is intended to achieve cohabitation of uses,
while ensuring that negative impacts on residents are minimized. The spaces created in this zone are
intended to encourage a diminished need for motorized travel and shall possess characteristics of all
of the three- Residential, Commercial and Industrial.
Purpose
The main purpose of this zone is to support the diversification and expansion of the area’s industrial
base and employment growth as well as to facilitate investment in a wide range of industrial and
related activities, with efficient land utilization and provision of infrastructure. To make provision for
small-scale services that support surrounding industrial activities, or which meet the needs of the local
workforce is a primary aim of this type of landuse. Provide convenient access for the area and
regional residents to industrial goods, services and employment opportunities, too, is an important
purpose of this zone.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted Automobile Sales
Accounting, Auditing or Bookkeeping Confectionery Shop
Services Bakery or Confectionery Retail
Billboards, Advertisements & Advertising Bank & Financial Institution
Structure Barber Shop
Antique Store Bicycle Assembly, Parts and Accessories
Appliance Store Bicycle Shop
Auditorium, Coliseum, Meeting Halls, and Billiard Parlor \ Pool Hall
Conference Facilities, Convention Blacksmith
Auto Leasing or Rental Office Boarding and Rooming House
Auto Paint Shop Book or Stationery Store or Newsstand
Auto Parts and Accessory Sales (Indoors) Bulk Mail and Packaging
Auto Repair Shop (With Garage) Bus Passenger Shelter
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Communication Tower Within Permitted Satellite Dish Antenna
Height Service Garage
Construction, Survey, Soil Testing Firms Service Stations, Full Service (With Minor
Courier Service Repair)
General Store Sewage Treatment Plant
Police Box \ Barrack Shelter (Passers By)
Fire \ Rescue Station Shoe Repair or Shoeshine Shop (Small)
Grocery Store Social organization
Guest House Solid Waste Recycling Plant
Hospital Special Dwelling
Landscape and Horticultural Services Transmission Lines
Mosque, Place Of Worship Utility Lines
Newspaper Stand Woodlot
Nursery School Children’s Park
Photocopying and Duplicating Services ATM Booth
Pipelines and Utility Lines Water Pump \ Reservoir
Primary School Social Forestry
Project Identification Signs Rickshaw \ Auto Rickshaw Stand
Property Management Signs

Conditional Cyber Café
Agricultural Chemicals, Pesticides or Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit)
Fertilizers Shop Department Stores, Furniture & Variety
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Stores
Auction Market Drug Store or Pharmacy
Beauty and Body Service Employee Housing
Building Maintenance \ Cleaning Services, Energy Installation
No Outside Storage Fabric Store
Building Material Sales or Storage (Indoors) Firm Equipment Sales & Service
Bulk Fuel Sales Depot Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Fitness Centre
Computer Maintenance and Repair Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies
Computer Sales & Services Forest Products Sales
Concert Hall, Stage Shows Freight Transport Facility
Condominium or Apartment Gaming Clubs
Conference Center Garages
Construction Company Garden Center or Retail Nursery
Correctional Institution Project Office
Counseling Services Government Office
Craft Workshop Grain & Feed Mills
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Household Appliance and Furniture Repair Pet Store

Service Photofinishing Laboratory & Studio
Incineration Facility Psychiatric Hospital
Indoor Theatre Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop
Jewelry and Silverware Sales Refrigerator or Large Appliance Repair
Lithographic or Print Shop Restaurant
Market (Bazar) Retail Shops \ Facilities
Health Office, Dental Laboratory, Clinic or Sporting Goods and Toys Sales
Lab Sports and Recreation Club, Firing Range:
Musical Instrument Sales or Repair Indoor
Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Markets Telephone Exchanges
Painting and Wallpaper Sales Television, Radio or Electronics Repair (No
Paints and Varnishes Outside Storage)
Restricted Uses
i. Mixed Use Zone (Residential-General Industrial)
The areas with the mix of residence and industry will make up the Residential-General Industrial zone
that will create an industrial urban environment to strengthen the industrial base of the area as well as
the entire country.
Purpose
The main purpose of this zone is to provide an industrial area supported by employees’ housing,
additional civic amenities, utilities and services. This zone will composed of some light industries that
are declared as green categories of industries by Department of Environment (DoE) with some
additional facilities like appliance store; bakery or confectionery shop; bank & financial institution;
barber shop; book or stationery store or newsstand; caretaker dwelling; child day-care or preschool;
cleaning or laundry shop; communication service facilities, cyber café; addiction treatment centre etc.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted Barber Shop
Addiction Treatment Center Bicycle Assembly, Parts and Accessories
Appliance Store Bicycle Shop
Art Gallery, Art Studio \ Workshop Billiard Parlor \ Pool Hall
Assisted Living or Elderly Home Blacksmith
Auditorium, Coliseum, Meeting Halls, and Book or Stationery Store or Newsstand
Conference Facilities, Convention Broadcast Studio \ Recording Studio (No
Auto Leasing or Rental Office Audience)
Confectionery Shop Bulk Fuel Sales Depot
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Child Daycare \ Preschool Public Transport Facility

Cleaning \ Laundry Shop Satellite Dish Antenna
Commercial Recreational Buildings Service Garage
Communication Service Facilities Service Stations, Full Service (With Minor
Communication Tower Within Permitted Repair)
Height Shelter (Passers By)
Condominium or Apartment Shoe Repair or Shoeshine Shop (Small)
Cyber Café Social organization
General Store Special Dwelling
Police Box \ Barrack Training Centre
Fire \ Rescue Station Transmission Lines
Grocery Store Utility Lines
Newspaper Stand Woodlot
Nursery School Children’s Park
Photocopying and Duplicating Services ATM Booth
Pipelines and Utility Lines Water Pump \ Reservoir
Project Identification Signs Social Forestry
Property Management Signs Rickshaw \ Auto Rickshaw Stand
Conditional Freight Transport Facility

Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Garages
Beauty and Body Service Grain & Feed Mills
Building Maintenance \ Cleaning Services, Hotel or Motel
No Outside Storage Household Appliance and Furniture Repair
Building Material Sales or Storage (Indoors) Service
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Incineration Facility
Computer Maintenance and Repair Lithographic or Print Shop
Computer Sales & Services Market (Bazar)
Concert Hall, Stage Shows Musical Instrument Sales or Repair
Conference Center Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Overhead Water Storage Tanks
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Painting and Wallpaper Sales
Department Stores, Furniture & Variety Paints and Varnishes
Stores Psychiatric Hospital
Drug Store or Pharmacy Retail Shops Ancillary To Studio \ Workshop
Employee Housing Refrigerator or Large Appliance Repair
Energy Installation Restaurant
Firm Equipment Sales & Service Retail Shops \ Facilities
Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk Sporting Goods and Toys Sales
Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies Sports and Recreation Club, Firing Range:
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Telephone Exchanges Outside Storage)

Television, Radio or Electronics Repair (No
Restricted Uses
j. Institutional Zone
Institutional Zones are designed to provide some institutional boundaries. These will help improving
the socio economic condition of the area by enhancing educational status.
Purpose
The purpose of these zones is mainly to provide locations for institutional uses such as libraries, parks
and public and private schools, colleges or Universities as well as to provide some housing
opportunities for the students, teachers, employees and their families. These zones will ensure the
site requirements especially drainage and amenities, including vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle
circulation and parking, landscaping, usable open space, lighting, public areas, utilities, and other
necessary and desirable elements. Finally, Institutional Zone focuses on the academic use for the
advancement of education and intellectual endeavours of the area.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted
Addiction Treatment Center
Billboards, Advertisements & Advertising
Structure
Art Gallery, Art Studio \ Workshop
Automobile Driving Academy
Confectionery Shop
Bus Passenger Shelter
Child Daycare \ Preschool
College, University, Technical Institute
Communication Service Facilities
Communication Tower Within Permitted Height
Conference Center
Correctional Institution
Cultural Exhibits and Libraries
Cyber Café
Freight Transport Facility
General Store
Grocery Store
High School
Hospital
Lithographic or Print Shop
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Multi-Storey Car Park Scientific Research Establishment

Newspaper Stand Shelter (Passers By)
Nursery School Specialized School: Dance, Art, Music & Others
Outdoor Religious Events Training Centre
Photocopying and Duplicating Services Transmission Lines
Post Office Utility Lines
Primary School Vocational, Business, Secretarial School
Professional Office Woodlot
Project Identification Signs ATM Booth
Property Management Signs Water Pump \ Reservoir
Public Transport Facility Social Forestry
Satellite Dish Antenna Dormitory
School (Retarded) Veterinary School \ College and Hospital

Conditional Drug Store or Pharmacy
Auditorium, Coliseum, Meeting Halls, and Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk
Conference Facilities, Convention Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies
Bank & Financial Institution Gallery \ Museum
Barber Shop Garages
Boarding and Rooming House Indoor Theatre
Book or Stationery Store or Newsstand orphanage
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Outdoor Café
Counseling Services Parking Lot
Courier Service Pipelines and Utility Lines
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Postal Facilities
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Psychiatric Hospital
Doctor \ Dentist Chamber
Restricted Uses
k. Administrative Zone
Administrative zone will provide some space for agglomeration of administrative structures to make a
convenient communication among them. Here all of the important government or non government
structures will be placed.
Purpose
The main purpose of this zone is to agglomerate the administrative structures within a certain
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Landuse Permitted

Permitted Grocery Store
Accounting, Auditing or Bookkeeping Guest House
Services Multi-Storey Car Park
Billboards, Advertisements & Advertising Newspaper Stand
Structure Outdoor Religious Events
Confectionery Shop Photocopying and Duplicating Services
Bus Passenger Shelter Post Office
Civic Administration Professional Office
Communication Tower Within Permitted Satellite Dish Antenna
Height Scientific Research Establishment
Construction, Survey, Soil Testing Firms Shelter (Passers By)
Cultural Exhibits and Libraries Training Centre
Cyber Café Transmission Lines
Emergency Shelter Utility Lines
Freight Transport Facility Woodlot
General Store ATM Booth
Project Office Water Pump \ Reservoir
Government Office Social Forestry

Conditional Fast Food Establishment \ Food Kiosk
Amusement and Recreation (Indoors) Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies
Auditorium, Coliseum, Meeting Halls, and Freight Handling, Storage & Distribution
Conference Facilities, Convention Freight Yard
Bank & Financial Institution Gallery \ Museum
Boarding and Rooming House Garages
Book or Stationery Store or Newsstand Police Box \ Barrack
Coffee Shop \ Tea Stall Fire \ Rescue Station
Conference Center Lithographic or Print Shop
Courier Service Mosque, Place Of Worship
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Outdoor Café
Daycare Center (Commercial or Nonprofit) Parking Lot
Detention Facilities Parking Lot (Commercial)
Doctor \ Dentist Chamber Pipelines and Utility Lines
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Restricted Uses
l. Agricultural Zone
Agricultural Zone is the zone of ‘food production’ where agricultural production will be encouraged
predominantly. Here any type of agricultural activity such as crop production; aquaculture etc. will be
predominant and will be permitted to ensure food security. The Agricultural zone is intended to
prevent scattered indiscriminate urban development.
Purpose
• To protect agricultural land from development that would restrict its use, and to provide for the
development of existing established uses. To prevent the development of premature urban
growth on un-serviced or unsuitable agricultural land.
• These zones intended to maintain agricultural use of those areas best suited to farming
activity, and, recognizing that prime farm land is a non-renewable resource, to protect and
preserve such land for agricultural usage. The intent is to provide for an environment of
predominantly agricultural activity, wherein residential development is clearly an accessory
and ancillary use to a farming operation.
• To conserve the Township’s agricultural lands and encourage the long term viability of
agricultural operations and the supporting agricultural industry.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted Animal Shelter
Food Grain Cultivation Duckery
Vegetable Cultivation Aquatic Recreation Facility (Without
Cash Crop Cultivation Structure)
Horticulture Tree Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant)
Arboriculture Aquaculture
Dairy Firming Static Transformer Stations
Deep Tube Well Transmission Lines
Shallow Tube Well Utility Lines
Irrigation Facilities (Irrigation Canal, Culvert, Woodlot
Flood Wall etc) Social Forestry
Temporary Structure (Agricultural)
authority/committee following appropriate procedure subject to compliance of the condition mentioned
in the requirement by the applicant.
Conditional Communication Tower Within Permitted
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Crematorium Garden Center or Retail Nursery

Fish Hatchery Poultry
Restricted Uses
m. Flood Flow Zone
The area over which the flow of floodwater during monsoon passes through is termed here as flood
flow zone.
Purpose
The intent of the Flood Flow Zone is to protect human life and health, minimize property damage,
encourage appropriate construction practices, and minimize public and private losses due to overflow
of water.
Additionally, this zone is intended to maintain the sound use and development of flood-prone areas
and to restrict potential home buyers by notifying that property is in a flood area. The provisions of this
zone is intended to minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains,
electric, telephone, and sewer lines, street and bridges located in the floodplain, and prolonged
business interruptions; and to minimize expenditures of public money for costly flood control projects
and rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding.\
Landuse Permitted
In the zone, uses permitted by the Authority are:
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Permitted Pipelines and Utility Lines
Aquatic Recreation Facility (Without Playing Field
Structure) Static Transformer Stations
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Transmission Lines
Marina \ Boating Facility Utility Lines

Conditional Outdoor Recreation, Commercial
Communication Tower Within Permitted Outdoor Sports and Recreation
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Restricted Uses
n. Open Space
The primary uses in these areas include playgrounds, parks, and other areas for outdoor activities,
sports centers, sports pitches, outdoor recreation and landscaped areas. High standards of
accessibility are essential in this zone. Accessibility standard is related to the use of that particular
open space. For example, local amenity areas and playgrounds may require emphasis on access for
pedestrians and cyclists. Sports Centers serving a wider catchments area will require accessibility by
public transport and car users.
Purpose
To provide for the active and passive recreational needs of the City and the protection of its bountiful
natural resources as well as to protect the natural and aesthetic qualities of the area for the general
welfare of the community. The purpose of this zone is:
To provide for, protect and improve the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity
value of public open space and amenity areas.
To provide for, protect and improve the provision, attractiveness and accessibility of public
open space intended for use of recreational or amenity purposes. Only development that is
incidental to, or contributes to the enjoyment of open space, amenity or recreational facilities
will be permitted within this zone.
To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities. The zoning objective
seeks to provide recreational and amenity resources for urban and rural populations subject
to strict development controls. Only community facilities and other recreational uses will be
considered and encouraged by the Planning Authority.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted Playing Field
Botanical Garden & Arboretum Special Function Tent
Bus Passenger Shelter Tennis Club
Caravan Park \ Camping Ground Transmission Lines
Carnivals and Fairs Urban-Nature Reserve
Circus Utility Lines
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant) Woodlot
Landscape and Horticultural Services Zoo
Open Theater Roadside Parking
Park and Recreation Facilities (General) Social Forestry
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Conditional Outdoor Recreation Facilities
Communication Tower Within Permitted Outdoor Recreation, Commercial
Height Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Trade Shows Park Maintenance Facility
Fitness Centre Retreat Center
Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies Sports and Recreation Club, Firing Range:
Golf Course Indoor
Motorized Recreation
Restricted Uses
All uses except permitted and conditionally permitted uses are restricted.
o. Overlay Zone
The uses that are not compatible to the surrounding landuses but will not be removed are called
overlay sites and the sites compose the Overlay Zone.
Purpose
There are some very important purposes of overlay zones. These are not zones; actually, these are
sites only. The locally, regionally or nationally important things or uses that don’t conform to
surrounding landuses will remain unchanged that are called Overlay Zone. No other use except the
use of overlay site is permitted in this zone.
There is no scope for permitting or conditionally permitting the functions or uses as the zone itself is
an overlay. The present and proposed use of the zone will continue until the next zoning regulation is
imposed on those specific parcels of land.
There are a variety of overlay zones within the project area. Some of the important types of overlay
and their purpose are listed below:
Historic Preservation Overlay Site
The places that are historically important as fort or historic building will not be demolished and these
will remain as Historic Preservation Overlay Site. Recognizing the area’s unique character and
promoting the conservation and preservation of the area’s historic resources and properties, to
maintain, preserve, protect and enhance the architectural excellence, cultural significance, economic
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Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to provide for protection against destruction or encroachment upon
historic areas, buildings, monuments or other features or buildings and structures of recognized
architectural significance which contribute or will contribute to the cultural, social, economic, political,
artistic or architectural heritage.
The Zone is designed to protect designated landmarks and other historic or architectural features and
their surroundings within a reasonable distance from destruction, damage, defacement and obviously
incongruous development or uses of land. It is also designed to ensure that buildings, structures or
signs shall be erected, reconstructed, altered or restored so as to be architecturally compatible with
the historic landmark buildings or structures within the Zone.
Environmental Protection Overlay Site
To preserve, protect and manage the area’s natural resources including streams and other water
bodies, wetlands, woodlands, and wildlife habitats, development in some areas will be precluded.
These will be treated as Environmental Protection Overlay Site.
Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to protect the areas of environmentally sensitive, wetlands, marshes,
rivers, creeks, and other natural resources critical to the ecosystems they support for the future
generation.
Due to the fragile nature of these resources, development standards for this zone generally are more
rigid than elsewhere in the area, requiring closer attention to the environment, and mitigation of land
disturbing activity which would negatively impact on such resources.
Graveyard Overlay Site
The existing graveyards have been treated as Graveyard Overlay Site where there will have
restrictions to build it other way.
Purpose
To safeguard future provision; such provision will be important in maintaining viable and stable
communities and it will be necessary to provide for this use in line with the pace of development, as it
is required.
Sports and Recreation Overlay Site
Some open spaces, water bodies etc. are demarcated as Sports and Recreation Overlay Site to
safeguard the future need of the people. Here no establishment will be permitted except sports and
recreation.
Purpose
To provide for, protect and improve the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity value of
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contributes to the enjoyment of recreation or leisure will be permitted within this zone, and
development that enhances the amenity value of such areas will be encouraged. The development of
such uses will have regard to the requirements in the area and needs of changing communities, as
well as the quality of landscaping, usability and accessibility of areas and facilities. The Council will
encourage the provision for a variety of sporting and recreation activities as required.
Special Use Overlay Site
There are some areas that will be used for special use. These are termed as Special Use Overlay
Site. Special Temporary Events like Carnivals, Fairs, Hats etc. will be permitted in this zone.
Purpose
The purpose for declaring this zone is to demarcate those areas from non-conforming use as well as
people can get some additional benefit from those areas for the upcoming future.
p. Rural Settlement Zone
Rural Settlement Zones are the island like isolated clusters of rural homestead that preserve country’s
traditional agrarian community beside agricultural zones within DMDP jurisdiction from indiscriminate
and insane conversion into urban use so as to safeguard food security; preserve appropriate opening
in between mounds that are essential to allow uninterrupted flow of perennial flood water and
safeguard our complex hydrological system.
The intent of this classification is to preserve, sustain, and protect rural areas and resources,
particularly forest and agricultural from suburban encroachment and maintain a balanced rural-urban
environment.
Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to protect the natural environment; promote appropriate compact
development and to promote creative developments that provide a range of housing styles and prices
that suit the needs of local people.
• Protect the natural environment,

• Making development economically viable by concentrating the activities,
• To provide for development in an orderly manner that preserves the rural character of the
area by guiding higher density residential and commercial development according to
compatible and supportive land uses, available infrastructure, and other facilities and
services.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted Primary School
Agricultural Dwellings Communication Tower Within Permitted
Animal Husbandry Height
Animal Shelter Cottage
Graveyard \ Cemetery Crematorium
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General Store Special Dwelling (E.G. Dorm For Physically

Grocery Store Challenged Etc.)
Handloom (Cottage Industry) Temporary Shed \ Tent
Housing For Seasonal Firm Labor Specialized School: Dance, Art, Music,
Mosque, Place Of Worship Physically Challenged & Others
Newspaper Stand Static Electrical Sub Stations
Nursery School Transmission Lines
orphanage Utility Lines
Outdoor Religious Events (Eidgah) Woodlot
Playing Field Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant)
Satellite Dish Antenna Social Forestry
NGO \ CBO Facilities Memorial Structure
authority/committee following appropriate procedure while the application meets the criteria
mentioned in the requirement.

Conditional Fish Hatchery
Artisan’s Shop (Potter, Blacksmith, and Garden Center or Retail Nursery
Goldsmith Etc.) Emergency Shelter
Research organization (Agriculture \ Sports and Recreation Club, Firing Range:
Fisheries) Indoor
Energy Installation
Restricted Uses
q. Water Retention Area
Retaining water is the main purpose of this type of Landuse.

Landuse Permitted

Permitted Utility Lines
Aquatic Recreation Facility (Without Structure) Water Parks
Fishing Club Memorial Structure

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Conditional
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant)
Marina \ Boating Facility
r. Water body
Water body serves the natural flow of water along their alignment.
Purpose
This zone tends to preserve flow and level of water across all seasons along their natural alignment.
DMDP area is covered by a network of natural water body including river, canal and pond. To promote
and provide environmentally safe and sound living for the people of the area and for the future
generation, water body has an immense important. Water body should be preserved not only for
environmental concern but also for active and passive recreation.
Landuse Permitted

Permitted
Aquatic Recreation Facility (Without Structure)
Fishing Club
Utility Lines
Water Parks
Memorial Structure

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Conditional
Plantation (Except Narcotic Plant)
Marina \ Boating Facility
Restricted Uses
All uses except permitted and conditionally permitted uses are restricted.
4.6.2 Special Functional Options
Besides above categories of landuse, some situations are not so infrequent in nature. These may
belong to either of the followings.
New Use
Suppose a new electric substation needs to be installed in a residential neighborhood to cover the
additional load. The plot in which it is to be installed is of course, earmarked as urban residential
landuse, yet in consideration to the benefit the landuse may be altered to accommodate the facility in
the plot.
Nonconforming Use
Some functions may have been in the area prior landuse declaration and the facility does not conform
to the new landuse. In such case if the facility is harmful to the new landuse, it needs to be relocated
in due course. But if the landuse does not affect the surrounding landuse, it is allowed to continue till
its natural termination. In both of the cases these uses are termed as nonconforming use and stricter
conditions are imposed on the facility to restrict its growth to confine its activities.
Regulations regarding Nonconforming Use
“Nonconforming use” is a use or structure that was legally or illegally established but is no longer
permitted because of the zoning regulations that have been applied or changed after the use or
structure was established.
In addition, a non-conforming use is any use, whether of land or of structure, or both, which does not
comply with the applicable use provisions in this Regulation, where such use was lawfully in
existence prior to the enactment of this Regulation or subsequent amendments.
Moreover a non-conforming structure is any structure or part of a structure manifestly not designed to
comply with the applicable use provisions of this Regulation or subsequent amendment, where such
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The continued existence of nonconformities is frequently inconsistent with the purposes for which the
“zoning” of the area has been worked out and thus, the gradual elimination of such nonconformities is
generally desirable.
General Provisions
The following provisions shall apply to all uses existing on the effective date of this Plan that do not
conform to the requirements set forth in this Zoning Regulation, to all uses that become non-
conforming by reason of any subsequent amendment to this Zoning Regulation, and to all buildings
containing such uses.
• There must be a time frame of up to 5 years within which the non conforming uses have to be
relocated to places where those specific uses are permitted or conforming according to this
regulation. This time frame may vary from 2 to 5 years depending on that particular use. This
time frame for relocating a particular non conforming use will be determined by the RAJUK.
• Some mid level provisions/ functions have to be determined by the RAJUK which functions
will be allowed there until the relocation period. But no enlargement, alteration, expansion,
restoration of those uses will be allowed during this time frame in that particular location
where the use is declared non-conforming by this regulation.
• Regular monitoring of the non conforming uses and their functions by RAJUK is a must. If the
restrictions are not followed in any of that very uses, then immediate action have to be taken
by the authority to discontinue or restrict that function or to relocate it in locations where those
uses are conforming or permitted.
• The authority has to select the place where the particular use will be relocated. And for
regulating this relocation some measures like tax, subsidy etc. have to be provided by that
authority.
Identification and Registration of Non-conforming Uses and Structures
All uses and structures existing at the effective date of this Regulation which do not conform to the
requirements set forth in this Regulation, or any amendments thereto, should identified and registered
by the RAJUK. Failure or neglect of the authority to identify or register uses or structures which are
non-conforming as defined in this Regulation or subsequent amendments does not exempt such use
or structures from the applications of this Regulation.
Continuation of Non-Conforming Uses and Structures
Any non-conforming use or structure may be continued up to their time frame, provided such use or
structure:
(1) Shall not be moved to another location where such use or structure would be non-
conforming.
(2) Shall not be changed to another non-conforming use or structure without approval of NUC
and then only to a use or structure which, in the opinion of the NUC is of the same or of a
more restricted nature in accordance the Restrictions above.
(3) Shall not be re-established if such use or structure has been discontinued for any reason for
a period of twelve (12) months or more, or has been changed to, or replaced by, a
conforming use or structure. Intent to resume a non-conforming use shall not confer the right
to do so.
(4) Shall not be restored for other than a conforming use after damage from any cause, unless
the non-conforming use or structure is reinstated within twelve (12) months of such damage;
if the restoration of such structure is not completed within the said twelve (12) month period,
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such non-conforming use is carried on without interruption in the undamaged portion of such
structure.
Maintenance
Maintenance of a building or other structure containing or used for a non-conforming use will be
permitted when it includes necessary non-structural repairs and incidental alterations which do not
extend or intensify the non-conforming building or use.
Reconstruction
A non-conforming use which has been damaged by fire, explosion, or an act of God, to the extent of
sixty (60%) percent of its reproduction value at the time of damage shall be restored in conformity
with the current regulations of the district in which it is located. When damaged by less than sixty
(60%) percent of its reproduction value a non-conforming use may be repaired or reconstructed and
used as before the time of damage, provided such repairs or reconstruction are started within one (1)
year from the date of such damage.
Discontinuance or Abandonment
A non-conforming structure occupied by a non-conforming use may be re-occupied by a conforming

use following abandonment of the nonconforming use. If a non-conforming use is abandoned for a
period of two (2) years, any future use of the premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of
this Resolution and shall not again be used except in conformity with the current regulations of the
district in which it is located.
Unsafe Structure
Any non-conforming structure or portion thereof containing a non-conforming use, work may be done
on ordinary maintenance repairs, or on repair or replacement of non-bearing walls, fixtures, wiring, or
plumbing, provided the cubic content that existed when it became non-conforming shall not be
increased. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe
condition of any building or part thereof, declared to be unsafe by any official charged with protecting
public safety, upon order of such official. Where appropriate, a Zoning Permit shall be required.
Termination and Removal of Non-Conforming Buildings, Structures or Uses
The period of time during which the non-conforming buildings, structures or uses of land listed may
continue or remain until five years after the effective date of this Zoning Regulation, or of any
amendments hereto, which cause the use to be non-conforming. Every such non-conforming building,
structure or use shall be brought into compliance with this Zoning Regulation or completely removed
from the premises on or before the expiration of the five year period.
4.7 Development Control

4.7.1 Issue Landuse Permit
a. Structure of Landuse Permit Authority
The Landuse Permit Authority shall be comprised of three ascending tiers linked to each other - at the
entry level Landuse Permit Planner [LPP], at the mid level Landuse Permit Committee [LPC] and at
the top level Nagar Unnayan Committee [Figure 4.1].

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The Landuse Permit Authority shall be comprised of three tiers linearly linked to each other: At the
entry level Landuse Permit Planner [LPP], at the mid level Landuse Permit Committee [LPC] to
control LPPs, clarify legal provisions regarding land use permit decisions on a case to case basis and
at the top level Nagar Unnayan Committee comprised of representatives from planning departments,
professional institutions, imminent scholars and citizens of the city physical planning experts planning,
as shown in Figure No. 4.1.
To
Court
Nagar Unnayan
Committee
Landuse Permit
Committee
Landuse Permit
Planner
Applicant
Figure: 4.1
Structure of Landuse Permit Authority Showing Linkages
Figure 4.1: Proposed Structure of Landuse Permit Authority Showing Linkages
Landuse Permit Planner
Landuse Permit will be issued with the sign of Landuse Permit Planner [LPP], who shall be an officer
not below the rank of Assistant Planner. Landuse Permit issued by the LPP/s shall be null and void
unless the use applied for is listed in the landuse options under the zone of the respective plot.
To cover the vast DMDP area under RAJUK jurisdiction and to comply the legal provisions
empowering the Local Paurashavas to plan and control development within their jurisdictions,
Consultants recommend that in Paurashavas within the DMDP area Paurashava Planners [PP] in
addition to RAJUK’s main stream LPPs shall be delegated with the power to act as LPPs and issue
Plan Permit and control development within the provision of DAP on RAJUK’s behalf. But in such
case for permitting plan PPs too like main stream LPPs shall be controlled by Landuse Permit
Committee headed by the Chief Town Planner of RAJUK.

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Landuse Permit Committee

At the mid level Landuse Permit Committee [LPC] shall function for effective control of LPPs [both
main stream and Paurashava], clarify legal provisions regarding landuse permit decisions on a case
to case basis. LPC shall be headed by RAJUK’s Chief Town Planner [CTP] and Town Planners with
experience and background knowledge shall be the members. Town Planner, Development Control
shall act as the Member Secretary of this committee. The LPC shall clarify the legal provisions for the
LPPs as per their request, make recommendations in case of new use or conditional use and send it
to the Nagar Unnayan Committee [NUC] for decision.
LPC shall identify and earmark plot numbers under non-conforming uses and notify the owners about
the time span to relocate the facility, procedure and conditions that must be strictly maintained to
avoid immediate eviction.
Nagar Unnayan Committee

Nagar Unnayan Committee [NUC] shall be the supreme authority regarding Landuse Permit within
RAJUK jurisdiction. Headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, GoB and CTP of
RAJUK being the Member Secretary NUC shall include among others Chairman RAJUK, Head
Department of URP, BUET, President BIP, President IAB, Imminent citizens of Dhaka etc. as
Members.
NUC shall be well supported by a secretariat and shall be empowered to carry out study and/or
survey, arrange public hearing, round table conference, seminar, or engage experts if necessary and
financially support these activities.
NUC shall decide whether the proposed new uses should be permitted or denied; in case of
conditional permit impose the conditions to comply; accept variances for specific cases and so forth.
Besides, NUC shall decide strict conditions to nonconforming uses and the action against its violation
if so happens.
The detailed structures of the committees, their mandate, legal, financial and administrative capacity
– all these have to be determined to ensure effective functioning.
b. Landuse Permit Options
There can be three possible options for a plot seeking landuse permit, namely, landuse permitted,
landuse conditionally permitted or landuse restricted.
Landuse Permitted
Landuse that unconditionally permitted in the zone are listed in this category. When permission is
sought for a residential landuse on a plot earmarked as urban residential zone then it falls under this
category.
Landuse Permitted with Condition

Landuse that generally not incompatible or harmful for the community but whose number, location or
specific use nature may pose threat to community’s lifestyle, privacy, safety or security etc. then the
landuse is permitted but with a condition to fulfill so that the potential threat is avoided. For example,
a neighborhood can at best support two primary schools. Now if a request is made seeking landuse
permit for a composite textile mill with a dying unit that releases noxious effluent to the surrounding
the remaining part being compatible to the landuse zone, then the permit may be issued with a
condition to exclude the noxious portion. If the condition is fulfilled then the permit is issued against
the plot. A list of such conditional uses is maintained in this category.

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Landuse Restricted
Landuse that is harmful for the community are restricted by law. Such harmful landuse is listed in this
category. A cinema hall in a neighborhood may be cited as an example under this category.
c. Landuse Permit Procedures

Land use permit procedure is a product of a number of interlinking activities. The whole process has
been shown in a flow diagram for clearer understanding in Figure 4.2.
The procedure is commenced with the submission of formal application by the applicant to the
Chairman of RAJUK. The applicant must submit along with other information and documents a
mauza map showing his plot including plot no, mauza name etc. The concerned official designated
as Landuse Permit Planner (LPP), will then check the compliance of land use zone and the permitted
use with the proposed land use of the applicant. If the proposed land use does not comply with or
mentioned as restricted in the land use zone and the permitted use, the proposed land use will be
rejected with reasons. If the applicant is not satisfied with this decision he/she can appeal to the
Nagar Unnayan Committee (NUC) and the decision taken by the committee shall be followed
accordingly by the LPP.
If the proposed land use complies with the land use zone and the permitted use then four more
situations can be evolved: new use or use conditionally permitted, proposed land use overlaid or
proposed land use permitted. If the proposed land use is overlaid or permitted use then it will be
permitted without raising further question. But in case of new land use or use conditionally permitted,
the LPP can either reject the proposed land use showing adequate and reasonable causes or permit
proposed land use under some specific conditions if and only if LPP is totally convinced about the
jurisdiction of the proposed land use. LPP may consult the Landuse Permit Committee to arrive at the
decision. Even at this stage if the rejection decision taken by the LPP is not satisfactory to the
applicant he/she can appeal to the Nagar Unnayan Committee (NUC) and the decision taken by the
Nagar Unnayan Committee (NUC) will be followed by the LPP thereby.
Otherwise LPP will refer the case to the Landuse Permit Committee. The Landuse Permit Committee
(LPC) will seek feedback data and/or information from the applicant and/or the officials within the
office. The collected data and/or information will then be forwarded to the LPP to take appropriate
decision only when LPC is convinced with the case, otherwise it can refer the case to the Nagar
Unnayan Committee (NUC) and the decision taken by the Nagar Unnayan Committee (NUC) will then
be followed by the LPP accordingly. If Nagar Unnayan Committee (NUC) thinks the land use to be
appropriate after making any correction or modification the applicant can apply again for the proposed
land use to the Chairman after making such correction or modification.
If any decision, appealed to the Nagar Unnayan Committee (NUC), goes against the applicant
he/she, at this stage may appeal to the court. If the verdict goes against the applicant he/she can
further appeal for the case to the High Court Decision otherwise the LPP have to take decision
according to the verdict proposed by the Court. If the verdict proposed by the High Court Decision,
the applicant will not be allowed to further apply or appeal for the proposed land use.

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Formally Applied
Checked for
Landuse
Zone Cease to
Appeal
Landuse Landuse
Zone Not Zone
Appealed Appealed Verdict in
Complied Complied
to Nagar to Higher disfavor of
Unnayan Court Plaintiff
Landuse Checked for
Committee
Rejected Permitted
No more Verdict in
Applied
with Reason Functions favor of
Appealed Plaintiff
to Court
Proposed Landuse Proposed Proposed Verdict to

New correct
need further Landuse Landuse
Landuse and
Evaluation Permitted Overlayed
reapply
Seek
Feedback Data Evaluated Proposed
and/or in the Landuse
Information Landuse permitted
Permit
Returned with Committee
Data and/or
Information
Referred to
Returned Proposed Landuse Proposed Landuse Proposed
Nagar
with Rejected and permitted with abiding Landuse
Unnayan
Decision Returned with Reason conditions to meet permitted
Committee
Nagar
Unnayan Condition
Committee No more No more
Applied Accepted Applied
and formally
Appealed to Decision not agreed by
Nagar accepted by the Applicant
Unnayan the Applicant
Committee
Landuse
Decision in permitted with
favor of abiding conditions
Applicant to meet
Decision in
disfavor of
Applicant
No more
Appealed
Decision to
correct and
reapply Corrected
and
reapplied
Figure No: 4.2 Flow Diagram Showing Activity Linkage of Plan Permit Procedure

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4.7.2 Interaction with People
Planning Department of RAJUK should have close interaction with the citizen of Dhaka at large in
order to make people aware of the benefits of a good plan and, therefore, their social responsibility to
promote plan implementation in one hand and also resist contraventions on the other. A specific
interactive cell is recommended to operate in this regard with following responsibilities:
- Provide pre-application advice to residents, consultants and developers about landuse

management issues and application procedures for the submission of development
applications.
- Enforce planning and landuse management related legislation and zoning scheme
regulations
- Issue of property zoning certificates
- Investigate and resolve landuse management complaints, illegal landuse and prosecuting
contraventions.
Such interactive windows may be opened in various convenient locations to ensure ease of the
Answers to commonly asked questions may be shown in the internet. Besides, those may be shown
in the print and electronic media time to time.

Chapter- 5
PROJECT PLAN
5.1 Introduction
In this part of the Final Plan Report the consultant highlights the projects in more details including
design. The projects included in this chapter are, road development project, road intersection design,
recreational area etc in the Location-10 area.
5.2 Description of the Projects

The Consultants have identified several projects for the Location-10 area which is mostly road
development and recreational based. Out of all projects, the details description of Park development
project is given as follows.
Park Development Project in Satarkul Mouza

1. Name of Project: “Park Development Project”
2. Description of the Project:
A Park development project along existing khal has been proposed for the planning area. The project
site is located in satarkul mouza of Gulshan Thana with an area of 41.80 acres of and. Please see
Figure-5.1.
Detailed Landscape
An extensive landscape is proposed with considering the visitors convenience. It is given due
aesthetic considerations too. Different scales of trees and plants as well as materials are considered
for creating a nice boulevard.
Proposed Materials
Elements Materials
Walkways Concord pavers or any other item equivalent
Raised seats Combination of concrete, granite and tiles
Umbrella shaped roofs Combination of concrete, Mirpur clay roof tiles or equivalent
Raised Planter Boxes Combination of concrete, granite and tiles and stainless steel pipes
Illumination Shwash garden lighting fixture or equivalent
Internal trails
A trail has been proposed along the bank of the khal. This trail will increase the mobility of the visitors
within the park and also work as a continuous loop for the walkers. This would be linked with nearer
roads at a few points.

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Map-5.1: Proposed Location for Park Development Project in Location-10 Area

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Landscaped Garden
A module of a landscaped garden has been proposed at particular intervals. This is an area with
raised seats with granite top as well as designed wrought iron concrete seats. The idea is to provide
the visitors places for having the lake view in the midst of designed garden areas.
Illumination
The whole project areas have been proposed to be tastefully and creatively illuminated so that after
sun set the spot will become another dreamland
3. Objective of the Project:

• Develop recreation site along the Khal to provide opportunities to experience and enjoy the
Lake front in many different ways.
• The development will contain something for everyone- the young and the old, the health-
conscious and the food connoisseur, the nature lover and the culture star.
• To restrict illegal encroachment of khals;
• To develop urban breathing space in the form of park development keeping aesthetics and
values of the area;
• To provide parks, walking routes, gardens etc along the lake front;
• To create beautifully land out promenade, suitable for recreation;
• To create better living and working environment;
4. Implementing Authority: RAJUK
5. Feasibility Report:
A feasibility study’s main goal is to assess the economic viability of the proposed project. The
outcome of the feasibility study will indicate whether or not to proceed with the proposed venture. If
the results of the feasibility study are positive, then the cooperative can proceed to develop a
business plan. It has been ascertained that the proposed park development project is economically
viable as it is low cost project but the indirect economic benefit of this project is enormous. At the
same time, technical and organizational requirements for the development of the project are easily
accessible.
6. Detailed Cost Breakup

Sl. No. Description of Unit Quantity Rate Total Cost
Item
Land acquisition
Tk.
1 katha 2508 Tk. 501600000.00
200000.00
Land Development
2 Sft. 1805760 Tk. 60.00 Tk. 108345600.00
Plantation in the
3 park katha 2508 Tk. 1500.00 Tk. 3762000.00
Total: Tk. 613707600.00

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7. Source of fund: GOB/ RAJUK
8. Land Requirement: 41.80 acres or 16.92 hectares
9. Impact Assessment:
Environmental Quality Impact

• Ecological functions of the adjacent Khal will be maintained / improve
Social Impact
• The Development will increase social interaction amongst people

• It will encourage people to visit the recreational site;
• Participatory planning process will encourage community ownership of the project
Expected Benefits:
♦ Open Space development into planned prime recreational zone;
♦ Better opportunity for people to relax and recreation;
♦ Planned Landuse development;
10. Implementation Period: 2012 – 2015
11. Catchment Area:

There is a great dearth of large scale recreational park in the study area. If the project is
implemented, the entire area of Location-10 area like, Badda, Bhatara, Satarkul, Nandipara,
Joarsahara and Rampura area etc would be benefited largely.

Chapter- 6
FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
6.1 Introduction
Town planning is yet become a part of our urban development culture. Individuals love to go at their
will without respect to planning norms and the concerned authorities are unable to exercise full
control over development. Strict measures are necessary to make stakeholders follow plans and
development rules. Awareness is to be built among the people to follow the plan. Government
agencies must be compelled to follow plans. Existing laws in this regard has to be updated
incorporating provisions of plan execution. In order to accomplish the goals set forward in the plan,
some follow up actions are required.
6.2 Follow up Actions
6.2.1 Awareness Building
Town planning has not become a part of our cultural practice, mostly due to ignorance about the
benefit of planned development and the evils of haphazard /sprawl development. This can be
achieved by the way of propagation and direct contact with people. Easy availability of plan document
also enables people to become aware of the plan and thereby follow the guidelines. As such RAJUK
should take initiatives so that the plan document can be easily accessible to the people.
6.2.2 Willingness of the Authorities to implement the Plan
RAJUK on adoption of the planning document should show its intent to implement the plan through
effective control measures and budget allocation. RAJUK needs to be better equipped with necessary
logistic and efficient manpower to implement the plan smoothly.
6.2.3 Revision of existing and formulation of new Legal Provisions Relevant to DAP
There are a number acts and regulation in use for development and development control. But with the
passage of time these acts and regulations have become obsolete which need review and
refurbishment in the light of present requirement. Particular mention may make of TI Act which
empowers RAJUK to prepare Master Plan. But now a days Master Plan concept has become
outdated and three tier development plans in the form of Structure Plan, Urban Area Plan and
Detailed Area plans are prepared. This has to be accommodated in the TI Act.
Recommendations have been made to implement DAP through Action Area Plans with people’s
participation. This is a new concept, hence it requires legal coverage and thereby it is necessary to
enact new law for this purpose.

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6.2.4 Identification and Preparation of Policies for Non Conforming Uses
There have been many structures constructed in various areas which do not conform to the Landuse
of the area. These have been identified as non conforming use. Non-conforming use structures have
to be relocated and structure use has to be changed in conformity with the Landuse of the area. To
implement these legal coverage have to be included in the TI Act and other relevant acts and
regulation.
6.2.5 Preparation of Action Plans for Participatory Development
Only preparation of Detailed Area Plan will not be enough to ensure development due to resource
constraint. Securing right of way for circulation network and utility corridors need huge funds which
cannot be met by the public exchequer. To minimize the cost of development, RAJUK should involve
the land owners in the development process. This can be achieved by declaring some of the
developing corridors as concession for development through people’s participation where land-
owners will become development partners and share the development cost through contribution of a
portion of their land. RAJUK has to prepare Action Area Plan for those areas utilizing development
techniques like Guided Land Development or Land Readjustment. RAJUK has to show strong
determination and willingness as this is a very difficult task to accomplish involving hundreds of
people. RAJUK has to increase its efficiency and do the work at the appropriate time. A separate cell
under Planning Department may be set up with sufficient number of professionals.
6.2.6 Resolving Duality of Power in Granting Planning Permit
It is found that local authorities like Paurashava or Union Parishad grant planning permit within
RAJUK’s jurisdiction area. The Local Government Ordinance provides power to the local government
institutes to issue planning permits. This has given duality in the performance of development control
function resulting in chaos as RAJUK and local government institutes follow different rules. Proper
regulation would be made to mitigate the duality of power in granting planning permit within the
RAJUK jurisdiction.
6.2.7 Decentralization of RAJUK Function
RAJUK zonal office should be more powerful and zonal offices should be set up at Paurashava level,
if not union level. The zonal office should be given appropriate authority to enable them to handle.
6.2.8 Bringing Potential Urban Areas under Municipal Authority and Creation of New
Municipality
There are many areas within RAJUK’s jurisdiction without municipal authority coverage which
prevents management of utility provision very much difficult. These areas should be brought under
municipal coverage both for utility management as well as effective development control.

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6.2.9 Strengthening Planning Department of RAJUK
RAJUK’s Planning Department especially plan implementation and monitoring wing should be
equipped with sufficient number of qualified planners and logistic to enable them monitor the
development trend within the RAJUK area. This will help them effectively guide developments in
preferred areas of urban expansion.
6.2.10 Co-ordination among Related Authorities/Agencies
RAJUK should take initiative to foster better co-ordination among the stakeholders especially line
agencies. Through this, RAJUK will be able to stop unauthorized construction by public sector
agencies.
6.2.11 Enforcement of Law for Restoring Plan
There are many Acts and regulation for development and development control. Unfortunately there is
no application of these Acts and regulation. In absence of enforcement plan violation has become
very common. As such efforts have to be made to ensure application of the existing acts and
regulation in order to strengthen development control function.
6.2.12 Provision of Penalty for Plan Violation
There should be provision of punishment for violation of the plan provision by individuals as well as
development and public sector agencies. Violation of planning provision makes it difficult to
implement planning provisions properly.
6.2.13 Plan Review
RAJUK should take initiative to review the performance and functioning of the plan during the
planning period. It should also make arrangement for regular updating of the plan. Provision should
also be made to prepare fresh plans on expiry of a plan period.

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CONCLUSION
7.1 Conclusion
A physical development plan that goes unimplemented for years loses its credibility as a plan and
turns obsolete and one day people find it nothing but a waste paper. Since independence several
physical development plans have been prepared for many town and cities in Bangladesh, but have
hardly received adequate patronization as far as their implementation is concerned. Time has proved
that plan execution is more cumbersome and difficult here than plan making. Crores of takas of public
money have been spent in plan making, but taking an account of their execution reveals a frustrating
picture as a very few of the development plan proposals of these plans have so far come true. This
creates a naïve situation for plans themselves. Stakeholders finding the plans more rhetoric than
reality at last ignore such plans. A frustrating picture of implementation is revealed after formal
acceptance of DMDP in 1996. Road infrastructures proposed have hardly been taken care of. RAJUK
hardly has the capacity to prevent unwanted developments though equipped with all necessary legal
powers to do so.
The current Detailed Area Plan, formulated under DMDP, opens up a new horizon of development
opportunities and land use control at the very micro level. The land use areas have been marked
indicating the mouza and dag numbers. It is expected that control of land use development contrary
to the DAP can be prevented more easily. This will require motivation and exercise of power with
more vigour and sincerity.
It is not possible for the government alone to go for plot to plot development as per plan with its
meager resources. This calls for involving stakeholders, particularly, the land owners in the
development process. Such initiative is possible at the local level infrastructure, where the land
owners will be directly benefited. In case of wider level development, the development authority can
take initiatives for infrastructure cost realization from land owners, in cast the infrastructure is built by
with public money. The DAP indicates measures for such development approaches.
The RAJUK as a development authority should shun with land based housing development that
allows low density use of land and also benefits the privileged classes of the society. In a land scarce
country like Bangladesh housing development should aim at maximum accommodation of population.
This calls for vertical accommodation with standard open space provision on the ground. No
standard/rules in this regard have yet been prepared by the development authority.
The area is characterized by fairly high density habitations close to the Pragata Sarani that gradually
diminishes outward. The land level also gradually goes down towards the east. The eastern part of
the area is low that turns into a large water body during monsoon. DMDP suggested implementing
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to prepare detailed area plan for the entire eastern fringe that is SPZ-12 to enable urbanization of the
area in a systematic manner. Retention areas earmarked in the land use plan must be retained at any
cost not only to save efficient drainage flow but also to reduce drainage congestion in the planning
area.
It would not be wise to ask RAJUK as a development authority to exercise to total control of the entire
RAJUK area with its stringent manpower and capacity. As an authority RAJUK should serve as a
regulatory body rather than a developer. It should only control, facilitate and promote development in
the interest of the people. Development should go to the private sector. But it should develop
mechanism to realize its costs of infrastructure development so that no one can capitalize on public
money to make personal gains.
Rule of law must be established. A culture of law obedience must be created among the people in
general and such practice should start with government agencies that do not follow the provision
building plan approval. It is hardly possible for the government to control all irregularities unless the
people themselves become conscious and cooperative. Necessary stringent measures should be
taken against the violators to make people abide by laws.
Regular monitoring of the plan implementation is necessary together with urban development trend in
new areas. This is necessary to take up further planning and development projects as per need of the
capital city which is growing as a mega city at an ever increasing rate. Monitoring would help early
detection of problems and suggesting solutions for their amelioration. An early measure in tackling
problems can not only save huge public money but also the miseries of the city dwellers.

Annex- 4.1
MULTI SECTORAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME
To be implemented in the 1st Phase of Development Plan Period (2010-2012)
Sector Project Title and Description Project Objective Cost of Implementing

Development Agency
a. Create opening for local undeveloped
areas.
Starting from Bhatara Mouza to Bara b. Open up areas potential for development. 34.5
Transport Khathaldia Mouza RHD
c. Promote urban growth and new (4.57 Km)
M/5: Primary Road Type-3 (100 ft)
investment in areas around the proposed
road.
a. Link inaccessible areas.

From Gulshan-1 to Eastern Bypass b. Open up areas potential for development.
4.49
Construction of Secondary Road (Type-2 RAJUK
c. Promote urban growth and new (3.92 Km)
width 64 ft) investment in areas around the proposed
road.
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a. Create bypass for inter city traffic and
local traffic.
From Pragati Sarani at Joar Shahara
b. Open up areas potential for development.
mouza through Bashundhara connecting
M/6B to M/4A at Kathaldia Mouza RHD
c. Promote urban growth and new
Construction of Secondary Road (Type-1
investment in areas around the proposed
Width 80 ft)
road.
a. Catch open space before the lands are

developed.
b. Create opportunities for games and
Urban Social 1. Land acquisition for Playground in sports recreation for the young and the
Services and 2.84 acre RAJUK
Badda Mouza juvenile.
Housing
c. Build healthy society by refraining the
young and the youth from indulging into anti
social activities.
a. Catch open space before the lands are

developed.
b. Create opportunities for games and
2. Land acquisition for Playground in sports recreation for the young and the
1.89 acre RAJUK
Bhatara Mouza juvenile.
social activities.

Development Agency
a. Catch open space recreation facilities
before the lands are developed.
b. Create recreation facilities for
3. Land Acquisition for Park in Badda
children,young and the juvenile and the old. 1.17 acre RAJUK
Mouza
social activities.

4. Land Acquisition for Park in Bhatara
children,young and the juvenile and the old. 9.38 acre RAJUK
Mouza Bhatara Mouza
social activities.

Land Acquisition for Park in Badda Mouza children,young and the juvenile and the old. 24.81 acre RAJUK
social activities.
a. Provide shelter for low income families.

1. Development of Low Income Housing in
Housing b. Create access to land for the low income 6.23 acre RAJUK/NHA
Bara Kathaldia mouza in SPZ 12
families and promote social balance.

ANNEX- 4.2
Phasing of Development Priority Areas
Phase Mouza
Phase ONE Short Term 2010-2012 1. Badda (Part)
2. Bhatara (Part)
3. Joarshahara
4. Ward 21(Part),DCC
5. Ward 18 (Part), DCC
6. Ward 17 (Part), DCC
Phase TWO Medium Term 2012-2015 1. Satakul (Part)
2. Badda (Part)
3. Bhatara (Part)
Phase TREE Long Term Beyond 2015 1. Satakul (Part)
2. Badda (Part)
3. Bhatara (Part)

c. Park Development Project
1. Name of Project: “Park Development Project”
2. Description of the Project:
A Park development project along existing khal has been proposed for the planning area. The
project site is located in satarkul mouza of Gulshan Thana with an area of 41.80 acres of and.
Detailed Landscape
An extensive landscape is proposed with considering the visitors convenience. It is given due
aesthetic considerations too. Different scales of trees and plants as well as materials are
considered for creating a nice boulevard.
Proposed Materials
Elements Materials
Walkways Concord pavers or any other item equivalent
Raised seats Combination of concrete, granite and tiles
Umbrella shaped roofs Combination of concrete, Mirpur clay roof tiles or equivalent
Embankments or Ghats Concord pavers or any other item equivalent
Raised Planter Boxes Combination of concrete, granite and tiles and stainless steel pipes
Illumination Shwash garden lighting fixture or equivalent
Internal trails
A trail has been proposed along the bank of the khal. This trail will increase the mobility of the
visitors within the park and also work as a continuous loop for the walkers. This would be linked
with nearer roads at a few points.
Landscaped Garden
A module of a landscaped garden has been proposed at particular intervals. This is an area with
raised seats with granite top as well as designed wrought iron concrete seats. The idea is to
provide the visitors places for having the lake view in the midst of designed garden areas.
Illumination
The whole project areas have been proposed to be tastefully and creatively illuminated so that
after sun set the spot will become another dreamland
3. Objective of the Project:

• Develop recreation site along the Khal to provide opportunities to experience and
enjoy the Lake front in many different ways.
• The development will contain something for everyone- the young and the old, the
health-conscious and the food connoisseur, the nature lover and the culture star.
• To restrict illegal encroachment of khlas;
• To develop urban breathing space in the form of park development keeping
aesthetics and values of the area;
• To provide parks, walking routes, gardens etc along the lake front;
• To create beautifully land out promenade, suitable for recreation;
• To create better living and working environment;
4. Implementing Authority: RAJUK

5. Feasibility Report:
A feasibility study’s main goal is to assess the economic viability of the proposed project. The
outcome of the feasibility study will indicate whether or not to proceed with the proposed venture.
If the results of the feasibility study are positive, then the cooperative can proceed to develop a
business plan. It has been ascertained that the proposed park development project is
economically viable as it is low cost project but the indirect economic benefit of this project is
enormous. At the same time, technical and organizational requirements for the development of
the project are easily accessible.
6. Detailed Cost Breakup

Sl. No. Description of Unit Quantity Rate Total Cost
Item
Land acquisition
1 katha 2508 200000 501600000
Land Development
2 Sft. 1805760 60 108345600
Plantation in the
3 park katha 2508 1500 3762000
Total: 613707600
7. Source of fund: GOB/ RAJUK

8. Land Requirement: 41.80 acres or 16.92 hectares
9. Impact Assessment:
Environmental Quality Impact

• Ecological functions of the adjacent Khal will be maintained / improve
Social Impact
• The Development will increase social interaction amongst people
• It will encourage people to visit the recreational site;
• Participatory planning process will encourage community ownership of the project
Expected Benefits:
♦ Open Space development into planned prime recreational zone;
♦ Better opportunity for people to relax and recreation;
♦ Planned Landuse development;
10. Implementation Period: 2012 – 2015
11. Catchment Area:
There is a great dearth of large scale recreational park in the study area. If the project is
implemented, the entire area of Location-10 area like, Badda, Bhatara, Satarkul, Nandipara,
Joarsahara and Rampura area etc would be benefited largely.

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Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Ministry of Housing and Public Works

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)

Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for DMDP

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1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................... 1-1

CHAPTER-2: CRITICAL PLANNING ISSUES

2.1 Existing Development Pattern ………………………………………………….. 2-1

CHAPTER-3: DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSALS

3.1 Abiding Policy Frameworks of Higher Level Plans.....................………….. 3-1

3.3.9 Amenities and Community Facilities……………………………………………… 3-10

CHAPTER-4: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

4.1 Implementation Strategy ………………………………………………………… 4-1

CHAPTER-5: PROJECT PLAN

5.1 Introduction..................................................................................................... 5-1

CHAPTER-6: FOLLOW UP ACTIONS

6.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………… 6-1

6.2.1 Awareness Building…………………………………………………………………. 6-1

7.1 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….. 7-1

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Table-1.1: Required Maps with Corresponding Scale

Map 1.1: Location Map of Location-10

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Figure-2.1 Percentage distribution of the study area population by family size

Annex-3.1 Integrated Planning Map

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1.3 Purpose of Detailed Area Plan (DAP)

1.4 Objective of the Project

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1.4.1 General Objectives

1.4.2 Specific Project Objectives

1.5 Custodian of the Detailed Area Plan

1.6 Duration of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) and Amendment

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1.7 Format of Detailed Area Plan

b. Integrated Planning Map

Table -1.1: Required Maps with Corresponding Scale

1.8 Description of the Planning Area

Ward/Union Name of the Area in acre Population 2001 Household

Bhatara (part) Bhatara 1371.79 73,032 16,628

Badda (part) Sutibhola (part),

Source: BBS 1991, 2001 (Community Series: Zila- Dhaka)

Table-1.3: Planning Area Information

SPZ Area in (Acre) Population (2015)

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1.8.1 Administrative and Cadastral Boundaries

1.8.2 Geo-physical Profile

a. Geology and Soil

Table-1.4: Spot height in the Project Area

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1.9 Review of Previous Plans and Proposals

a. Preparation and Selection of Strategic Options by DMAIUDP

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1.9.3 DMDP Structure Plan and Urban Area Plan (1995-2015)

Major Roads/Public Transportation Network Road Development

Table-1.5: Structure Plan Proposed Road