Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam on Saturday said that Dhaka will not be allowed to be built in an unorganised way, rather it will be developed in a planned way, reports UNB.
The minister urged the people's representatives, government officials, town planners, real estate businessmen, architects and all concerned to come forward for its implementation after finalising the Detailed Area Plan (DAP).
The minister came up with this remark while addressing a national seminar organised by RAJUK at Hotel Sonargaon to finalise the draft detailed area plan-DAP (2016-2035).
"We cannot make Dhaka an unlivable city for the next generation," he said. "We have included the needs of people of all socio-economic classes and professions, development of life and basic issues in this year's DAP."
For this, consultations and opinions have already been sought from all stakeholders, including urban planners, architects, professionals, environmentalists, civil society representatives, city corporations and municipal mayors and councilors.
Besides, various initiatives have been taken to make Dhaka modern, attractive and livable, the local government minister said.
"We are not against any high-rise building," explained the DAP convener. "But in order to do this, we have to ensure the facilities -- especially utility services, roads, educational institutions, health centres, playgrounds and other civic amenities including recreation centres."
DAP to underpin Dhaka's planned development
FE Team | Published: November 21, 2021 22:27:10
DAP to underpin Dhaka's planned development
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