Imagine an Old Dhaka which has wider roads, less congestion, better water and electricity supply.
That’s what the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) wants to achieve in its ambitious plan to redevelop the centuries-old Mughal-era parts of the capital, better known as Old Dhaka, reports UNB.
The city development authority has selected seven spots for renovation of Old Dhaka where feasibility studies are going to start soon.
The selected spots are Chawkbazar, Bongshal, Islampur, Moulvibazar, Swarighat, Hazaribag and Kamrangirchar, where the dwellers face problems like narrow lanes, rundown buildings, high population density, risky electricity connection, lack of pure drinking water, decreasing open spaces and faulty drainage system, said Ashraful Islam, Chief City Planner of Rajuk and Project Director of Rajuk’s Detailed Area Plan (DAP).
These problems are making living in these parts of the capital really difficult. Besides, the dual risks of earthquakes and fire hazards are putting the lives of people who live in these areas in grave danger.
Currently, Old Dhaka lacks almost all kinds of civic amenities. That’s why Rajuk has decided to redevelop this part of the town so that people can enjoy a proper urban atmosphere.
Anisur Rahman, chairman of Rajuk, told that they’ve discussed the redevelopment issue with lending organizations of many countries including China and Japan.
“We’ll take decisions in this regard very soon. The redevelopment works will be done with funds borrowed at very low interest rates,” Anisur said.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
