Dhaka Projects - Part 3 [Archive]

amar11372

June 23rd, 2009, 08:40 PM

Highrise hope for Hatirjheel losers
Staff Correspondent

The government has decided to construct multi-storey structures adjacent to the Begunbari-Hatirjheel canal to accommodate the people affected by Hatirjheel project.

State Minister for Housing Abdul Mannan Khan made the decision public after a meeting with officials concerned at his office yesterday.

“We are going to erect high-rises and hoping that the affected people will enjoy staying there as the buildings will be north of Hatirjheel and facing south,” said Mannan.

"We have made the decision as we want to implement a project for the welfare of people although it is for a small number," he said, adding that the building will be constructed on khas land.

He also hoped to complete the Tk 1480.98 crore project titled "Integrated development of Hatirjheel area including Begunbari khal" within 2010 as scheduled. The project started in July 2007.

This project will not only increase the splendour of the area but also reduce traffic congestion and water-logging in the city, he said.

A total of 299.24 acres of land was acquired for the project of which about 219 acres is khas land while rest of the land belonged to different government organisations.

Four bridges will be constructed at three points--one near the Tongi diversion road, two at the centre point and another near Rampura--to ease traffic congestion in the city, said a Rajuk official.

A ring road will be constructed around the Hatirjheel-Begunbari site and all lanes and by-lanes in the area will be connected with the planned peripheral road, said the official.

http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=93945

tislam84

June 23rd, 2009, 10:30 PM

^^ The road around the canal would help the traffic situation alot!

TIslam

June 24th, 2009, 02:23 AM

^^ The road around the canal would help the traffic situation alot!

They would need more than four (interconnecting) bridge, or at least six lane in each bridge.

mash_bfa

June 25th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Here is a youtube video

Hatirjheel & Begunbari Project Dhaka

FL7ZY9ZcKbQ

THANKS A MILLION :)

Zaki

June 25th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Here is a youtube video

Hatirjheel & Begunbari Project Dhaka

FL7ZY9ZcKbQ

Great video. Thanks for posting.

amar11372

June 30th, 2009, 09:30 AM

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1246346998-clip-68kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1246347019-clip-69kb.jpg

amar11372

June 30th, 2009, 09:31 AM

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1246346915-clip-70kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1246346946-clip-76kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1246346971-clip-51kb.jpg

Manazir

June 30th, 2009, 11:09 AM

^^ are there really enough spaces in Gulshan and banani to accomodate such large apartments?

Dhakaiya

June 30th, 2009, 02:01 PM

Space is enough, no problems about that- what is insufficient is roads, water, electricity.

TIslam

June 30th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Space is enough, no problems about that- what is insufficient is roads, water, electricity.

Uncontrolled development that outstrips the capacity of the city services will eventually make living in Dhaka, miserable.

samaruf

June 30th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Space is enough, no problems about that- what is insufficient is roads, water, electricity.

Who needs roads, water and electricity when you can have pretty buildings.

My younger brother had commented once that you could have a mansion in Dhaka but right outside your gate is a potholed road and open sewer which brings you back to realization that despite your lofty castle, "You are still in Bangladesh".

Dhakaiya

June 30th, 2009, 07:31 PM

Well, stopping construction is hardly the solution, they undoubtedly will help promote an image of "A New Bangladesh"; what we need is effective governance.

However, I remain postive, as someone who has lived in this city from birth, I have seen many of the changes occuring in it and I must admit that life in Dhaka now is far better than it was in the late 1990s.

TIslam

July 1st, 2009, 01:46 AM

Well, stopping construction is hardly the solution, they undoubtedly will help promote an image of "A New Bangladesh"; what we need is effective governance.
.....

No doubt, stopping construction is not a solution, but at the same time mere construction of snazzy looking building does not promote a positive image let alone a "New Bangladesh". It creates a false impression that is soon taken down by all the foreign critics (e.g. The Economist,Newsweek) who always seeem to take delight in doing so. And if just a handful of glitzy buildings demonstrate progress and prosperity, then the West Bank under Israeli occupation must be pretty prosperous.

My answer to the problem are two fold: a) build awareness of the problem(s) through mass mobilization that induces the government to address the problem(s) and/or b) pool private resources to undertake infrastructure projects that would be required for these new constructions (buildings). I think by now there are many builders and conglomerates with deep pockets and resources that are in a position to create a sort of "super fund" that could pay for such things a sewer system, localized water supply, local roads, non traditional power generation, and so on. It such things are left up to GoB that will either never get done, or take perhaps a millennium.

Dhakaiya

July 1st, 2009, 08:03 AM

Actually our problems are faced by many countries all around the world, but our opportunities (thanks to our geographical location, consistent growth etc.) are not faced by every country in the world.

But unfortunately the private firms seems to be the only one trying utilize these opportunities but the govt. is asleep.

The best way would be to allow the private sector to carry out the infrastructure projects such as in Malaysia where most of the highways are run on toll since they have been built by private sector initiative.

amar11372

July 7th, 2009, 01:58 PM

The first Overview of the Hatirjheel Begunbari Project.
Work is progressing, albeit at a very slow pace.

http://files.bdnews24.com/gallery/2009/07/2009-07-07-16-01-30-July.....Seven-08.jpg

amar11372

July 7th, 2009, 02:01 PM

Manazir

July 7th, 2009, 07:36 PM

^^ nice shot though!

avspilot69

July 7th, 2009, 11:45 PM

Yeah, great pic

TIslam

July 8th, 2009, 12:11 AM

nayeem007

July 8th, 2009, 03:50 AM

Is this one of those flood mitigation project?

I believe so, Dhaka needs these water bodies to drain the excess water during the monsoon period. This is an extremely important project since many of these canals and ponds are being quickly filled up by construction, so now is the best time to save them.

Once the project is completed with the canal, sidewalks etc it's going to be one of the main attraction. Also from the aerial shot the area seems pretty big..

amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:12 AM

manbil, I am waiting for your take on my previous question.

amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:21 AM

Courtesy of Jahid

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/P9190063.jpghttp://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/P9190064.jpghttp://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/P9190065.jpg

amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:22 AM

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amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:22 AM

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amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:23 AM

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amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:25 AM

The present view of the project area.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/Presentoverview.jpg

amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:25 AM

The present view of the project area zoomed in. The Hatirjheel and Begunbari khal are visible amongst city building jungles. The project plans to build roads surrounding the whole watery area. A number of bridges will be built between two banks easing the long-felt east-west traffic commutation of the city. The up direction is the north-west.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/Presentoverview_close.jpg

amar11372

July 8th, 2009, 04:26 AM

Bird's eye view of the Hatirjheel-Begunbari Project (the reddish yellow box) in the midst of the Greater Dhaka City. The true north direction is up.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/Presentoverview_birdseye.jpg

manbil777

July 8th, 2009, 06:50 AM

^^ So let me get this straight, This is supposed to be a canal/lake? Then wouldn't the govt have to excavate this entire area (and dump the earth where exactly?). Aren't there more pressing infrastructure than this?

The project was detailed well in this (http://www.probenewsmagazine.com/index.php?index=2&contentId=3268) report. However I see a problem with a two way road with one lane each. They should at least do a two way with two lanes each way plus add'l space on the lake side for a wide 'walkway for strolling' a la second capital Zia mazaar. This way we have ample 'growth' prospects for entertainment within the lake like boat tours etc. They could also have islands with restaurants and decks a la Dhanmondi lake.

The riverside bunds in Shanghai, Detroit, providence (RI), Miami and other places come to mind. These can be amazing tourist attractions if planned well in advance (with sidewalk restaurants and even a paddle wheel steamer (see below).

Shanghai
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn110/manbil9/the-bund-of-shanghai.jpg

Detroit

http://www.gmrencen.com/Detroit/DetroitRiverWalk/tabid/100/Default.aspx

Providence
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn110/manbil9/riverwalk-5-02.jpg

San Antonio

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn110/manbil9/san_antonio_riverwalk.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn110/manbil9/RiverWalklg.gif

Paddle wheel Steamer delta queen

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn110/manbil9/800px-DeltaQueen.jpg

Manazir

July 8th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Amar bro, is that google earth?? cuz the direction thing dont look familiar......and if its google earth, i dont think its updated though....... my google earth shows Dhaka City' picture which was taken back in 2007!

monazirus

July 9th, 2009, 08:35 AM

chk out ths new projesct whc is gonna happen in dhk soon luv the bld design if they can make it ths way www.purbachal.bestwayfoundation.com

amar11372

July 9th, 2009, 09:25 AM

chk out ths new projesct whc is gonna happen in dhk soon luv the bld design if they can make it ths way www.purbachal.bestwayfoundation.com

This project has been discussed before and its a complete replica of the building in Islamabad, Pakistan. At least now the company managed to update the website.

Manazir

July 9th, 2009, 10:28 AM

^^ haha indeed its the replica of the Centaurus.......btw bro, I didnt get my reply to post # 41 (lol in case u forgot ) :P

amar11372

July 9th, 2009, 03:38 PM

^^ haha indeed its the replica of the Centaurus.......btw bro, I didnt get my reply to post # 41 (lol in case u forgot ) :P

Well of course, Google Map updates every 3 years. So a lot of things wont be shown in Google map.

amar11372

July 9th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Unknown Plaza

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1247151755-clip-100kb.jpg

amar11372

July 9th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Doreen Tower is coming along, slowly

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3690131643_e059b4e1cf_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3428/3699047491_1edda241c5_b.jpg

monazirus

July 9th, 2009, 06:23 PM

This project has been discussed before and its a complete replica of the building in Islamabad, Pakistan. At least now the company managed to update the website.

didnt knw tht it ws a copy.... dnt knw y they ve to copy it aren't there any architect to come up wth smthg original......

Manazir

July 9th, 2009, 07:59 PM

^^ lol i wonder if Pakistanis now will make a big deal out of it!

mirzazeehan

July 10th, 2009, 02:21 AM

Great job guys,good to see all these projects coming up nicely..will be posting some new images soon

mirzazeehan

July 10th, 2009, 02:26 AM

double post

mirzazeehan

July 10th, 2009, 02:39 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60503036@N00/3705100141/

tanzirian

July 10th, 2009, 04:01 AM

^^ Hi Mirza, good that you're back. The image in the previous post isn't showing...I think you may have left out part of the address :)

mirzazeehan

July 10th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Gulshan Avenue

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/47/4379984_760x570.jpg

Gani Trade Center, Panthopath

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/48/4379995_760x570.jpg

Delta Life Insurance Tower,Gulshan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/48/4379996_760x570.jpg

{20 storey}Rahman Arcade,Banglamotor

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/46/4379973_760x570.jpg

Jabbar Tower,Gulshan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/44/4379946_570x760.jpg

Unknown Tower,Naya Paltan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/49/4380012_760x570.jpg

Unknown Tower,Mohakhali

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/48/4379990_760x570.jpg

SPL Western Tower,Gulshan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/47/4379988_760x570.jpg

Orchard Tower,Naya Paltan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/50/4380023_570x760.jpg

EBL Trade Center and Ali Bhaban,Kawranbazar

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/45/4379962_570x760.jpg

Unique Heights,Eskaton

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/47/4379981_760x570.jpg

SPL Digonto,Paribagh

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/46/4379977_760x570.jpg

Ridge Ahmed Square,Naya Paltan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/44/4379959_760x570.jpg

Since theres no seperate projects thread for Coxsbazar,I am posting a few projects of the city here

Green Beach Resort,Kolatoli road,Coxsbazar

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/49/4380003_760x570.jpg

[B]The Cox Titanic Hotel the Sea Princess Hotel,Coxsbazar

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/10/05/45/4379963_1000x750.jpg

Dhakaiya

July 10th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Good to have you back Mirza.

Manazir

July 10th, 2009, 07:33 AM

^^ nice shots :)

dopekhor

July 10th, 2009, 07:58 AM

the green beach looks more like orange beach :P

manbil777

July 10th, 2009, 08:02 AM

the green beach looks more like orange beach :P

That it does -- but I like it. Very cozy and practical -- and the components are inexpensive, practical and local. The roof swimming pool, reflecting pool and cafe veranda are a bonus.

amar11372

July 10th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Thanks for the update mirza.

manbil777

July 11th, 2009, 12:16 AM

Thanks for the update mirza.

Same here -- and welcome back :)

amar11372

July 11th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Hey Mirza, from the following pictures it seems Dhaka is getting few more flyovers under the Tejgaon-Bijoy Sarani link road project. Got any further details?

The construction of the Tejgaon-Bijoy Sarani link road progresses slowly.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/2009-07-09-18-25-42-JulyNine-16.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/2009-07-09-18-24-07-JulyNine-14.jpg

Manazir

July 11th, 2009, 11:46 AM

^^ hmm it would be good to see more flyovers coming up XD

mirzazeehan

July 11th, 2009, 10:14 PM

22 storey Lotus Kamal Tower 2,Gulshan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/24/4401360_1000x1333.jpg

18 storey Navana building,Mohakhali

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/12/12/14/4402113_1000x750.jpg

12 storey Gulshan Bhaban,Mohakhali

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/12/4401161_1000x750.jpg

15 storey Update Tower,Uttara

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/16/4401271_1000x750.jpg

SPL Western Tower,Tejgoan Gulshan link road

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/14/4401231_1000x1333.jpg

20 storey S.A. Tower and 18 storey BFD Tower,Shantinagar

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/18/4401300_1000x750.jpg

18 storey Rupayan Karim Tower,Kakrail

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/15/4401257_1000x1333.jpg

Asset development buildings,Mirpur Road

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/12/4401178_1000x750.jpg

15 storey Tower,Shantinagar

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/11/4401158_1000x750.jpg

20 storey Confidence Tower,Pragati Sarani

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/12/12/08/4401986_1000x1333.jpg

Wind Point,Pragati Sarani

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/13/4401192_1000x1333.jpg

Midas Center,Dhanmondi road no 27[first highrise in the area due to new building code]
http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/23/4401355_1000x750.jpg

Diamond Destiny Tower,Naya Paltan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/11/4401160_1000x750.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/16/4401266_1000x750.jpg

15 storey Prasaad Trade Center,Banani[revised design]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/17/4401279_1000x750.jpg

Tokyo Square,Japan Garden City,Mohammadpur[consists of 1 mall and 22 sixteen storey buildings]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/15/4401256_1000x750.jpg

Unknown office complex,Mirpur Road

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/23/4401353_1000x750.jpg

15 storey corporate Tower,Gulshan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/17/4401275_1000x750.jpg

8 storey Bulu S Center,Gulshan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/17/4401276_1000x750.jpg

BTI Landmark,Gulshan[new highrise project in Gulshan]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/13/4401189_1000x750.jpg

Unknown Highrise project,Gulshan[Another building beside Siemens office recently torn down]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/14/4401240_1000x750.jpg

Unknown Highrise project,Gulshan[words and pages torn down beside Westin]
http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/55/4401826_1000x750.jpg

Luxury Apartment Building,Gulshan

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/56/4401839_1000x750.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/11/11/56/4401837_1000x750.jpg

14 Storey Nina Holdings Tower,Tejgoan Gulshan link road

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/12/12/14/4402120_1000x750.jpg

mirzazeehan

July 11th, 2009, 10:22 PM

[QUOTE=amar11372;39579410]Hey Mirza, from the following pictures it seems Dhaka is getting few more flyovers under the Tejgaon-Bijoy Sarani link road project. Got any further details?
QUOTE]

Great to hear about the new flyovers....I had no idea about this.

Manazir

July 11th, 2009, 11:25 PM

mirzazeehan

July 11th, 2009, 11:43 PM

^^ Mirza bro, thanx a million for these pics :)......btw, picture 13....the Diamond Destiny Tower is indeed somthing man, looks pretty awesome :), u knw any details about it?? lol its called "Diamond Destiny Diplomatic Tower", haha does it mean it will be used for diplomatic purposes lol?

The building will be built after tearing down the building at naya paltan on which the bill board currently stands{pic 14}.Bangladesh is country with several lakhs "Rags to Riches" stories..so you cant always expect the owner of a "Tower" to know proper English.Another example is "update tower" by Update group,lol...then there is "Confidence tower",not to forget.."dr.refatullah's happy arcade"xD ,I dont really care about the names as lng as the designs are good..and in most cases,the deesigns are spectacular--so hats off to all bangladeshi developers-educated or not-they are awesome:cheers:

Manazir

July 11th, 2009, 11:53 PM

^^ haha agreed :D

tanzirian

July 12th, 2009, 12:34 AM

Thanks as always Amar and Mirza! Diamond Destiny looks to be a sizable project. Mirza, have you been back to the Baitul area recently? I am curious to see how things are with the under construction towers in that area, and also the mosque itself.

sas

July 12th, 2009, 02:50 AM

Hey Mirza, from the following pictures it seems Dhaka is getting few more flyovers under the Tejgaon-Bijoy Sarani link road project. Got any further details?

Unsure as to whether there was ever a plan of having a flyover in that area. But good news is that I was crossing the Bijoy Sarani area yesterday and the road seems almost fully complete. Should be opened anytime now.

BanglaPride

July 12th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Unsure as to whether there was ever a plan of having a flyover in that area. But good news is that I was crossing the Bijoy Sarani area yesterday and the road seems almost fully complete. Should be opened anytime now.

This is not a real flyover, it’s a overpass for the rail crossing. This is a part of Bijoy Sorony and Tejgaon connection road, so as soon as this over pass is completed; this road will be opened for traffic.

King Nothing

July 12th, 2009, 07:11 AM

^^ Apparently a bunch of overpasses for rail crossings are going to made. The Moghbazar incident was a shakeup

Manazir

July 12th, 2009, 11:38 AM

^^ overpasses will be made at Banani gate, FDC gate, Maghbazaar gate, Jurain, Sayedabad, and Malibagh crossing! They still missed out Mohakhali crossing and Bishwaroad crossing, these 2 crossings are always heavy with traffic jams!

tislam84

July 12th, 2009, 06:55 PM

^^That would help to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka by a large extent!

mirzazeehan

July 12th, 2009, 11:35 PM

Mirza, have you been back to the Baitul area recently? I am curious to see how things are with the under construction towers in that area, and also the mosque itself.

Sorry Tan,I havent really visited the area in some time,so wouldn't know.Since Baitul Muk. Area is waaay south..almost on the other end of the city from my place,I dont go there often.Hopefully..i will be able to give you some pics in about two weeks time:)

animesh_cmc

July 13th, 2009, 12:17 AM

Manazir

July 13th, 2009, 12:29 AM

mirzazeehan

July 13th, 2009, 01:54 AM

As evident from the pics above,our primitive villages are starting to look pretty good now:nuts:

tanzirian

July 13th, 2009, 02:18 AM

Worry not, Manazir, as you may note...he has gone the way of the dodo. He had his warning previously.

Suncity

July 13th, 2009, 03:43 AM

Q1. Who is Bangladesh's national poet?
A. Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Q2. But he was Indian. Wasn't he?
A. Yes of course. But these poor people don't have any notable poets in its primitive villages and waterlogged frog infested paddy fields.
Q3. But there were so many great Indian poets, why him?
A. Because , my dear, he wrote in Bengali, an Indian language.
Q4. In bengali there was Tagore and so many others equally great if not more...
A. Najrul was muslim though they would like to ignore the fact he was a great devotee of goddess Kali.

Excuse me???

How is this relevant to this thread?

Many of Bengal's greatest people were born in what is now Bangladesh.

It's a rich common heritage that both sides of Bengal share.

Your post is highly insulting and filled with pettiness.

Maybe seeing so many glass and steel towers has turned off your head.

TIslam

July 13th, 2009, 03:59 AM

Excuse me???

How is this relevant to this thread?

Many of Bengal's greatest people were born in what is now Bangladesh.

It's a rich common heritage that both sides of Bengal share.

Your post is highly insulting and filled with pettiness.

Maybe seeing so many glass and steel towers has turned off your head.

Thanks for the words, brother. :)

TIslam

July 13th, 2009, 04:04 AM

^^ EXCUSE ME!!! UR POST IS COMPLETELY OFFTOPIC and NAZRUL WAS A GREAT POET OKAY?? HE WAS A GOOD MUSLIM, GOD MAY GIVE HIM ETERNAL PARADISE!!!
BUT UR POST IS COMPLETELY INSANE and its got NOTHING 2 DO WITH DHAKA PROJECTS!!!

Manazir, people like these make such comments precisely to get a rise out of you (collectively). Infantile behavior is best ignored.

Manazir

July 13th, 2009, 07:58 AM

^^ i'll take tht advice, thank u:)

King Nothing

July 13th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Haha that post got him banned .....:lol:

mirzazeehan

July 13th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Excuse me???
Maybe seeing so many glass and steel towers has turned off your head.

Good one bro:lol:

Manazir

July 13th, 2009, 05:57 PM

Worry not, Manazir, as you may note...he has gone the way of the dodo. He had his warning previously.

he deserves to be banned lol.

@ suncity, nice one dude :D

manbil777

July 14th, 2009, 09:38 AM

he deserves to be banned lol.

@ suncity, nice one dude :D

Guys -- he at least did some good.

He reminded me of the 'frog-infested' paddy fields of my long forgotten youth.

There's no feeling that compares to the wet breeze in the monsoon and the swelling clouds lit by moonlight -- and the faint cacophony of the romantic frogs by the marsh.

Some of you young ones will never hear that again -- thanks to the French (froglegs) and DDT poisoning.

Manazir

July 14th, 2009, 12:02 PM

^^ LOL XD

Dhakaiya

July 14th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Guys, I'll be leaving for Umrah tomorrow and won't be back till 24th. See you all later!

Manazir

July 14th, 2009, 01:32 PM

^^ ok Dhakayia....Umrah Mubarak to you, the forum may be a little bit active when ur away :P..... i did umrah few years back, please do tell us about ur trip when u return :P
God bless u and see ya soon :)

mirzazeehan

July 14th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Guys, I'll be leaving for Umrah tomorrow and won't be back till 24th. See you all later!

Hope you have a safe trip man

manbil777

July 15th, 2009, 07:42 AM

Hope you have a safe trip man

Yeah be safe -- watch out for the mad scramble from Jeddah to Makkah. Them bus drivers are maniacs.

manbil777

July 15th, 2009, 07:43 AM

posted in spontaneous section...

King Nothing

July 15th, 2009, 11:03 AM

Them bus drivers are maniacs.

Bigger maniacs than our bus drivers?

amar11372

July 15th, 2009, 06:12 PM

http://edailystar.com/contents/2009/2009_07_15/content_zoom/2009_07_15_3_1_b.jpg

Manazir

July 15th, 2009, 09:13 PM

^^ nice, but isnt Pink City an old project by now?

mirzazeehan

July 15th, 2009, 11:48 PM

^^ nice, but isnt Pink City an old project by now?

Not really..they are still increasing the number of villas by building new ones.The project is growing quite large with time.

Manazir

July 16th, 2009, 03:11 AM

^^ hmm interesting

sas

July 16th, 2009, 05:02 AM

^^ nice, but isnt Pink City an old project by now?

Where is this Pink City place?

manbil777

July 16th, 2009, 05:03 AM

^^ hmm interesting

They should make this a gated community. Otherwise they will eventually face problems with 'khuchra mastaans'.

manbil777

July 16th, 2009, 05:05 AM

double post

King Nothing

July 16th, 2009, 06:03 AM

^^ nice, but isnt Pink City an old project by now?

I think you are confusing it with the mall.

Manazir

July 16th, 2009, 12:15 PM

^^ nope, i knw the mall very well :).....

mirzazeehan

July 16th, 2009, 11:49 PM

Where is this Pink City place?

Pink city is a few Km away from Baridhara-Bashundhara residential project and is extremely close to Concord Lake city.The new Purbachal road under development will start from Bishwa road[progati sarani] and will touch the project as it will go deeper.

mirzazeehan

July 19th, 2009, 10:48 PM

For those of you who would like to see improvement of night time Dhaka,I got great news.The road lights on the new airport road,old airport roa,VIP Road and beyond are now all being replaced by new more high powered ones.Below is an example of the kind of lights taking the place of the orange colored ones typically found in Dhaka.

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/20/12/47/4502248_1198x799.jpg

tislam84

July 19th, 2009, 10:51 PM

^^ That looks nice Mirza! What road is it?

mirzazeehan

July 19th, 2009, 10:54 PM

^^ That looks nice Mirza! What road is it?

Sorry,but that road isn't in Dhaka..I was using it as an example,lol

mirzazeehan

July 19th, 2009, 10:56 PM

Here is a pic of Khilgoan flyover..which already has the new type of lights that are being set up elsewhere in the city

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/20/12/55/4502337_500x375.jpg

Manazir

July 19th, 2009, 11:16 PM

^^ lol its still looks orangish ;)

Manazir

July 19th, 2009, 11:18 PM

Sorry,but that road isn't in Dhaka..I was using it as an example,lol

actually, it was a 'digital' example for 'digital' development of Dhaka city ;)

but anyway, great to hear that they are getting brighter lights, i really wonder whats with those orange lights!! dont even work well!

so first we hear about those wiring improvements, now lights! thanx alot Mirza :)

mirzazeehan

July 19th, 2009, 11:32 PM

^^ lol its still looks orangish ;)

In reality,it does not look orangish at all...it looks more like the lights in the first pic.I am guessing poor picture quality resulted in making this khilgoan flyover pic look orangish:)

sas

July 20th, 2009, 01:46 AM

In reality,it does not look orangish at all...it looks more like the lights in the first pic.I am guessing poor picture quality resulted in making this khilgoan flyover pic look orangish:)

Great stuff. Yes have noticed the new lights, but on airport road though. So are they installing these throughout the city?

mirzazeehan

July 20th, 2009, 07:21 AM

Great stuff. Yes have noticed the new lights, but on airport road though. So are they installing these throughout the city?

Yep...and the best thing is..60 percent of the work is already complete.You can see the rows of new lights if you go out on a drive tonight,lol

Great news esply for those of us who drive in Dhaka[i know Sas is delighted]..poor street lighting had for long been a major problem in the city:)

dopekhor

July 20th, 2009, 07:50 AM

Yep...and the best thing is..60 percent of the work is already complete.You can see the rows of new lights if you go out on a drive tonight,lol

Great news esply for those of us who drive in Dhaka[i know Sas is delighted]..poor street lighting had for long been a major problem in the city:)
are these new bulbs energy efficient?

monazirus

July 20th, 2009, 08:57 AM

dhaka will try out the BRT system for buses whc ws discussed in
earlier posts

TIslam

July 20th, 2009, 06:02 PM

dhaka will try out the BRT system for buses whc ws discussed in
earlier posts
???

sas

July 21st, 2009, 03:00 AM

manbil777

July 21st, 2009, 08:51 AM

dhaka will try out the BRT system for buses whc ws discussed in
earlier posts

Alhamdulillah!

Someone had a 'shumoti' I hope.

Keeping my fingers crossed. :okay:

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is the cheapest and most logical form of mass transport...Delhi (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4oBKlv5UVEA/Skr5iUd1ivI/AAAAAAAAG2o/7F0WxkJ4v7M/s1600-h/DelBRT1.jpg) and Jakarta (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=177848) already have large BRT projects.

TIslam

July 22nd, 2009, 03:23 AM

Alhamdulillah!

Someone had a 'shumoti' I hope.

Keeping my fingers crossed. :okay:

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is the cheapest and most logical form of mass transport...Delhi (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4oBKlv5UVEA/Skr5iUd1ivI/AAAAAAAAG2o/7F0WxkJ4v7M/s1600-h/DelBRT1.jpg) and Jakarta (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=177848) already have large BRT projects.

BRT is probably far more feasible, practical and rather easily implemented as opposed to ambitious paper projects like the Dhaka Metro.

King Nothing

July 22nd, 2009, 05:03 AM

Good short term solution. Long term plans need to be made ahead of time.

nayeem007

July 22nd, 2009, 05:52 PM

I hope the overpasses in the railway intersections are implemented soon. That alone can reduce a lot of the traffic jam in the city. Infact this should have been done long time back...

sas

July 22nd, 2009, 06:13 PM

I hope the overpasses in the railway intersections are implemented soon. That alone can reduce a lot of the traffic jam in the city. Infact this should have been done long time back...

Agreed. At which intersections are they making overpasses though?

sas

July 22nd, 2009, 06:14 PM

Mirza quick question. On what road was the picture in post 104 taken?

mirzazeehan

July 22nd, 2009, 10:39 PM

Mirza quick question. On what road was the picture in post 104 taken?

That pic wasn't taken in BD---it was used to show just the kind of lights that dhaka roads are getting

jjsheed

July 26th, 2009, 12:12 AM

Bid to ease traffic congestion: Articulated bus service in Dhaka soon
The government has decided to introduce articulated bus service (dedicated-lane bus service) soon as a pilot project in the city as part of efforts to resolve its nagging traffic congestion.

The decision came from a recent inter-ministerial meeting held with Roads and Railway Division secretary ASM Ali Kabir in the chair.

According to the decision, 20 buses -- 10 of BRTC and 10 privately owned double-deckers run by diesel-will ply Gabtali-Asad Gate-Farm Gate-Shahbagh-Gulistan route under the articulated bus service.

Executive director of Dhaka Transport Coordination Board (DTCB) Abu Bakar Mohammad Shahjahan was learned to have told the meeting that there is no alternative to introducing articulated bus service in Dhaka as traffic congestion in the city is getting worse day by day.

He said some 4000 minibuses are now plying the city and those need to be phased out to ease the traffic jam.

The DTCB executive director also called for making the city roads free from rickshaws before introducing the articulated bus services.

Articulated buses (either motorbuses or trolleybuses), also known as tandem buses, bendy buses, banana buses, slinky buses, caterpillar buses or accordion buses (and not to be confused with Flxible buses), are buses of a type with an increased passenger capacity.

Found almost exclusively in public transportation use, these buses are approximately 18 m (60 ft) long, while regular buses are 11 to 14 m (35-45 ft) long. To make them nimble enough to safely navigate streets at their increased length, they are fitted with an extra axle (set of wheels) and a joint usually located slightly behind the midpoint of the bus, behind the second axle. The special features of an articulated bus are rapid simultaneous boarding and disembarkation through more and larger doors, much larger passenger capacity (120+ versus 80-90), increased stability from a lower centre of gravity, a sometimes smaller turning radius, higher maximum speed, and accessibility to people with disabilities and the elderly.

The meeting also decided to reorganize the committee to look into the feasibility of introducing articulated buses in the city. The BRTC chairman will be the chairman of the committee while the DTCB executive director cochairman. A representative from the BRTA will be co-opted as member.

The committee will submit a report to the Ministry Communication Ministry.

The meeting asked the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) to submit a study report within the next one month describing the merits and demerits of dedicating the left-lanes of the city roads for articulated bus service.

The meeting also directed the DCC to repair and renovate the left side of the roads where articulated buses will ply the Gabtali-Asad-Gate Farm Gate-Shahbag-Gulistan route and mark the sides with color within the shortest possible time.

http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/07/26/news0963.htm

nayeem007

July 26th, 2009, 02:26 AM

Unilever Bangladesh for beautifying Dhaka City

Unilever Bangladesh initiates a nice landscaping with the sculpture of a freedom fighter "Kingbodonti" in the round about in front of Sony Cinema Hall at Mirpur - 1, a densely populated area of the expanding part of Dhaka city.

City Mayor, Sadek Hossain Khoka and Unilever Bangladesh's Brands and Development Director Naushad Chowdhury, jointly unveiled "Kingbodonti" on Thursday while Dr. K M Shahnewaz, Company Activation Manager, Mohammad Faruque, Activation Manager, Aman Ashraf Faiz, Media and Event Manager, and other concerned were present.

"Kingbodonti" is designed and Developed by Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan and the beautification site is designed and developed by Heritage, a local developer, this area now stands as a proud landmark in the part of the city fully liberated about one and half month after independence of the country.

Dhaka City Corporation extended its full support in developing the site. This site will be changed into a nice memento from Unilever Bangladesh to the people of Dhaka to break away from the hustles and bustles of their daily life.

http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/07/26/news0977.htm

mirzazeehan

July 26th, 2009, 04:13 AM

Thanks for sharing the news Nayeem and jjsheed

nayeem007

July 26th, 2009, 05:34 AM

Thanks for sharing the news Nayeem and jjsheed

Well we would be expecting pics from you and the other Dhaka folks when the roundabout is completed :)

mirzazeehan

July 27th, 2009, 05:59 PM

27 storied Doreen Tower,Gulshan[progressing fast]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/34/4606786_1000x1088.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/26/4606663_1000x988.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/28/4606676_1000x1119.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/27/4606675_1000x1368.jpg

15 storied Charuta Tower,Gulshan[construction work recently began]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/27/4606671_1000x750.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/29/4606725_1000x750.jpg

14 storied Ridge Crystal Palace,Gulshan[construction work recently began]
http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/36/4606805_450x600.GIF

15 storied Ena Noor Industrial Park,Panthopath[nearing completion]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/35/4606803_406x442.JPG

25 storied Sanmar Tower,Gulshan[construction work recently started]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/35/4606804_265x442.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/34/4606790_1000x750.jpg

22 storied Lotus Kamal Tower 2,Gulshan[work progressing well]

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/28/4606699_1000x750.jpg

15 storied Bay's 50,Mohakhali

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/26/4606649_412x550.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/27/07/26/4606650_550x364.JPG

nayeem007

July 27th, 2009, 08:25 PM

Brighter and more energy efficient bulbs replace the existing street lights in Dhaka city:

http://www.ittefaq.com/content/2009/07/28/149922_1.jpg

You can read the details of the project at:

http://www.ittefaq.com/content/2009/07/28/news0118.htm

mirzazeehan

July 27th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Thanks for sharing this news Nayeem bhai..I have been looking for this for days

Manazir

July 27th, 2009, 09:25 PM

^^ thanks a bunch Nayeem bro :)

amar11372

July 27th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Thanks mirza for the update.

nayeem007

July 28th, 2009, 08:22 AM

I am planning to go to Dhaka in December inshallah, it will be great to see a well lit city :)

Dhakaiya

July 28th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Cities without electricity aint well lit no matter what the quality of lights.

Electricity, infrastructure and extortion are the main issues that needs addressing.

Manazir

July 28th, 2009, 11:35 AM

^^

u forgot about traffic jam hehe, but anyway, these are the things needs to be done in Dhaka city:

1. Uninterrupted power, water, and gas supply.

2. Proper drainage/ swerage treatment system.

3. proper law & order situation i.e, reducing extortions, muggings, and killings.

4. more overbridges (over railway crossings), flyovers, underpass tunnels, bypass roads, wider roads, elevated expessway, parking lots, traffic signals, traffic/street signs etc.

5. city bus transportation system (which is seen in Malaysia, Dubai etc), and metro.

6. overhead wirings (this already started).

7. Cleaner Dhaka, i.e, improve the cleaning services and have garbage bins in every corner of the streets (ofc not highways hehe).

8. Demolishing of the slums and rehabilitation programs for the poor & street people.

9. Strict banning of beggings and stuff like tht.

10. Demolishing risky buidings and unplanned areas.

mirzazeehan

August 2nd, 2009, 11:00 PM

32 storied Unique-DCC Complex,Banani[height has been revised to 32 floors]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/dccborakcomplexbanani-1.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/3524a70990cbd6e31248893196.jpg

SPL Western Tower,Gulshan Link road

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01123.jpg

Proposed 30 storied AB Bank Tower,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/abbankhone.jpg

Shezad Palace,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/0674a709b909f9711248893840.jpg

Hadi Tower,Gulshan[previously thot to be Charuta tower]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01075.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/hadi.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/hadig.jpg

Equinox2

August 3rd, 2009, 12:11 AM

I am excited about SPL Western Tower. I think the exterior design of the building rocks! I can't wait to see what it looks like once its done. It is easily among the Top 3 buildings in Dhaka for me. Here's hoping that it works as a catalyst to transform the rest of the Gulshan-Tejgaon link road into a proper commercial district.

Manazir

August 3rd, 2009, 09:24 AM

^^ indeed the design is great, so what are the other 2 buildings in ur top 3 list? :P

iamgr8

August 3rd, 2009, 12:18 PM

There is a huge 500 bed diabetic hospital in under construction at Mugdapara , Dhaka . The full-fledged 13-storied modern hospital on nearly 10 acres of land . It is near the 4th national stadium 'Bir Sreshtha Shaheed Sepahy Mostafa Stadium' (Kamalapur - Mugdapara stadium) & Khilgaon Flyover. Once its complete it will change the look of the area .

Manazir

August 3rd, 2009, 02:47 PM

^^ any pictures/ renderings?

amar11372

August 3rd, 2009, 03:34 PM

Lots of constructions in baridhara

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3775526894_399c357f73_b.jpg

Manazir

August 4th, 2009, 08:00 AM

Guys, anyone of u watch the serial called "Housefull" in NTV??

anyways, if uve seen it, that serial is shot at some place where there are lots of apartments under construction. Anyone knows which place is tht?

sas

August 12th, 2009, 02:32 AM

mirzazeehan

August 12th, 2009, 07:05 AM

Great to hear about the Intercontinental in the DCC-Unique Tower. Mirza, do you have any updates on Doreen though? I am still not convinced about work having resumed on the project :P...

What is the latest on City Center guys?

I just came back from my morning walk[10am-11am] so I can give you the very latest:lol:

Work on Doreen tower has been progressing very well...Even just a few minutes ago,I saw work going on there.I am guessing you just drive by it everytime--driving by it will not give you the latest on the situation,you have to stare at it like u have just come to Dhaka from your 'graam"

I remember once I was couting the floors of a tower,and this storekeeper came up to me,and said "bhai,10 taka den", "dhaka shoho rer building er tala gun leh taka diteh hoy" he said with smile--apparently assuming that I had just arrived from my village:lol:

sas

August 13th, 2009, 04:46 AM

I just came back from my morning walk[10am-11am] so I can give you the very latest:lol:

Work on Doreen tower has been progressing very well...Even just a few minutes ago,I saw work going on there.I am guessing you just drive by it everytime--driving by it will not give you the latest on the situation,you have to stare at it like u have just come to Dhaka from your 'graam"

I remember once I was couting the floors of a tower,and this storekeeper came up to me,and said "bhai,10 taka den", "dhaka shoho rer building er tala gun leh taka diteh hoy" he said with smile--apparently assuming that I had just arrived from my village:lol:

Haha that's quite a critical observation Mirza. I do in fact drive by it very often and nothing seems to be going on inside. So they're still sticking with the plan of having a commercial office space there and not a hotel?

Man am just really excited about the IC hotel going to be in the DCC-Unique building. However, that promises to eat up a significant portion of Sarina's business. It's located in a better place - on the made road, plus it will have a foreign brand name to it.

sas

August 13th, 2009, 04:49 AM

Guys, they've kind of updated their website from the last time I went there some months. I guess they were still considering a hotel at the location at the time. They seem to be sticking to the plan of having a commercial space there. Some of the renderings are quite nice.

http://www.doreentower.com/

amar11372

August 13th, 2009, 05:06 AM

Doreen Tower

http://doreendevelopments.com/images/img20.jpg

amar11372

August 13th, 2009, 05:07 AM

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1250133095-clip-100kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1250132997-clip-63kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1250132978-clip-112kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1250133259-clip-87kb.jpg

amar11372

August 13th, 2009, 05:11 AM

Thanks to both mirza and sas for the updates.

mirzazeehan

August 13th, 2009, 05:56 AM

Man am just really excited about the IC hotel going to be in the DCC-Unique building. However, that promises to eat up a significant portion of Sarina's business. It's located in a better place - on the made road, plus it will have a foreign brand name to it.

Yeah,it would provide 4-5 more world class restaursnts in the neighborhood for us food lovers:)

sas

August 13th, 2009, 10:46 AM

Thanks to both mirza and sas for the updates.

No thank you amar!

sas

August 13th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Yeah,it would provide 4-5 more world class restaursnts in the neighborhood for us food lovers:)

4-5? Wow! Should be great!

Manazir

August 13th, 2009, 04:01 PM

^^ lol Westin has 6 restaurants XD

tanzirian

August 14th, 2009, 05:00 AM

Cannot wait for Doreen and City Center to get completed. Then these two eyesores will become eye candy.

tanzirian

August 14th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Some renders of Monem Financial...I had posted one of these previously...from Md Rafiqul Bari:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/tanzirian/mrafiqulbari1.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/tanzirian/m2.jpg

tanzirian

August 14th, 2009, 08:06 AM

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/tanzirian/m3.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/tanzirian/m4.jpg

manbil777

August 14th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Well this is nice and modern! The renders are missing the landscaping. I wonder why buildings in Bangladesh aren't built on a raised platform with 'undulated' landscaping. That way you can have a basement parking level that is halfway raised..

tanzirian

August 14th, 2009, 10:36 PM

^^ Possibly not much room for landscaping in its prime Kawran location. Could you explain what you mean by "undulating" in regards to this building?

The interesting thing about these renders...is that I count about 15 floors, which is also what I counted in photos from a few months ago, in which the building appeared to perhaps have topped out. This being different from earlier reports of it being 24 floors. Regardless, it's a nice design.

manbil777

August 14th, 2009, 10:46 PM

tanzirian

August 15th, 2009, 12:51 AM

However if it is in Kawran Bazaar it is pretty much Hong Kong (no space to waste).

Thanks for the info. Monem is the big building U/C right across from Sonargaon hotel.

jjsheed

August 15th, 2009, 07:33 PM

DMP to go hi-tech
Launches intricate control room Sept 1 to tackle crime, traffic
Mukhlesur Rahman

Dhaka Metropolitan Police starts centrally monitoring important intersections of the capital with modern equipment from September 1 to curb street crime and ease congestion, a major headache for city dwellers.

The DMP has set up a control room--Command, Control and Communication System, known as C3S--installed closed-circuit television cameras and dot matrix displays at key intersections.

This modern system is now on its month-long trials.

Additional Inspector General (telecom) YM Belalur Rahman of DMP told The Daily Star, "The month-long tests of the sophisticated instruments are going on and the DMP authorities on September 1 will take over operations from the Brunei firm Folec Communication, which installed the instruments and set up the C3S control room."

Assistant Commissioner Mosharrof Hossain said Folec Communication installed 155 CCTV cameras at 59 points, including all entries and exits of the city, and 31 dot matrix displays at important intersections to inform motorists of congestions ahead.

DMP sources said the CCTV cameras have been installed in crime-prone areas and intersections, including Gulshan-1, Gulshan-2, Gulshan Shooting Club, Moghbazar, Bijoy Sarani, Aeroplane, Shahbagh, Jatrabari and Gulistan and Banani Kakoli level crossing and Mohakhali flyover.

The 31 dot matrix displays have been installed in busy intersections, which include Syedabad, Rampura, Jatrabari, Motijheel, Gabtoli, Farmgate and Gulistan.

They said with the instruments and devices, the C3S will be capable of identifying vehicles defying traffic laws, that stop on roads creating traffic jams and vehicles fleeing the scene of an accident or other crimes.

Belalur Rahman said the C3S is capable of monitoring the performance of on-duty police personnel within range of the CCTV cameras.

The DMP hopes that with the help of the new devices and instruments police personnel will be able to check street crimes and ease traffic congestion to some extent.

Automatic Vehicle Location Systems have been installed in 30 DMP patrol cars, which will be controlled from the C3S room, DMP sources said, adding that the DMP authorities are also going to introduce a short telephone number for people in danger to call police for help.

The existing police control room is just a glorified telephone exchange while the new one will be a fully-fledged police control room with the ability to detect locations of police vehicles and send them to a crime scene. Digital maps would be used in the C3S.

The existing police control room can only make broadcasts to policemen while the system used in the C3S has numerous options of communicating with police personnel. It can make one-to-one calls, group calls and broadcasts.

Four base stations across the city would receive the feed from CCTV cameras and then forward the data to the central base station set up at the control room on Abdul Gani Road in the capital.

The Brunei firm is now providing police personnel training on how to operate the intricate instruments besides commissioning the instruments into service, DMP telecom sources said.

The Tk 61 crore project for installing the instruments and setting up the modern control room was started way back in 1997 but stumbled as it faced funding issues, resulting in such a long time to complete, DMP sources said.

However, sources claimed that the new facilities are inadequate for this huge city and the entire city needs to be brought under the C3S.

Even though the DMP will take over the C3S on September 1, it is hoped that the government will formally inaugurate it sometime in September, DMP sources said.

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=101574

amar11372

August 15th, 2009, 08:45 PM

^^ Great news.

mirzazeehan

August 15th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Prasaad Trade Center,Banani

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01298.jpg

Giant Shafi Center,Uttara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/uttaramod.jpg

Polwel Carnation,Uttara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01304.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01305.jpg

GrameenPhone Corporate Headquarters,Bashundhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01267.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01269.jpg

Siam Tower,Uttara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01303.jpg

SPL Western Tower,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01296.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01297.jpg

Monem Finacial District and Daud Kandi Tower,Sonargoan Road

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/m2.jpg

Unknown Tower,Uttara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01302.jpg

Finance Square,Nikunjo

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01300.jpg

PBU Tower,Nikunjo

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01299.jpg

Independent University of Bangladesh Campus,Bashundhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01287.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01286.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01284.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01285.jpg

North South University Campus,Bashundhara[bigger than Bashundhara City Mall]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01274.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01276.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01282.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01279.jpg

amar11372

August 16th, 2009, 01:42 AM

:applause:

Awesome projects. Thanks Mirza.

nayeem007

August 16th, 2009, 01:51 AM

Amazing... awesome pics Mirza!

sas

August 16th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Manazir

August 17th, 2009, 07:55 AM

^^ hope so

tanzirian

August 17th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Wonderful Mirza, if only we had more like you here.

As an aside...I will be away for a few days, so please hold down the fort, everyone.

Manazir

August 17th, 2009, 02:19 PM

^^ no worries bro :D

mirzazeehan

August 17th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Thanks everyone

^^ no worries bro :D

Yes Tan,dont worry,but be back soon:)

mirzazeehan

August 19th, 2009, 08:32 AM

Another car park to perish
City planners decry DCC move to build skyscraper at Karwan Bazar

Details:http://www.bangladesh-web.com/view.php?hidRecord=280306

amar11372

August 19th, 2009, 08:52 AM

^^ nice another 20+ stories building.

King Nothing

August 19th, 2009, 09:45 AM

^^ nice another 20+ stories building.

The fact that its at the expense of a car park makes it not so nice.

Manazir

August 19th, 2009, 11:07 AM

Mirza bro, where are my projects? :D

mirzazeehan

August 19th, 2009, 03:48 PM

The fact that its at the expense of a car park makes it not so nice.

As mentioned in the report,four floors of the building will be used for parking only--meaning the building will have more parking space than required by its occupants,so everybody will be able to take advantage of it.Besides,a significant portion of the land had long been used by illegal hawkers/grocery stores,if left undeveloped,theres no doubt that these people will return again to set up their "rent free" shops:lol:

mirzazeehan

August 19th, 2009, 06:38 PM

Due to the new building code,high rises are now being built in previously "high-rise free" zones.Also notice the great use of glass in apartments in some areas these days.Also imagine,if one developer builds so many projects,how many projects in total would be U/C:cheers:

Navana Casa Grande,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/navanacasagrandegulshan.jpg

Navana Summer Wind,Baridhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/NavanaSummerWindbaridhara.jpg

Navana Shaz Sylvan,Baridhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/shazSylvanbaridhara.jpg

Navana One Eleven,Baridhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/navanaoneelevenbaridhara.jpg

Navana Karotaoya,Baridhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/navanakarotoyabaridhara.jpg

Navana Banani,Banani

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/Navanaapartmentbanani.jpg

Navana Mid Summer Dream,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/NavanaMidsummerDreamgulshan.jpg

Navana Amirimidale,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/Navanamiruarimidalegulshan.jpg

amar11372

August 19th, 2009, 07:00 PM

The fact that its at the expense of a car park makes it not so nice.

According to the article, the area is a no-go zone, currently being occupied by drug addicts and prostitutes. DCC should've clear them out long time ago.

amar11372

August 19th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Manazir

August 19th, 2009, 07:25 PM

^^
nice name, "Navana One Eleven", perhaps tht apartment is for those who were involved in One Eleven lol:P

(srry for being offtopic, jokin XD)

mirzazeehan

August 20th, 2009, 01:54 AM

amar11372

August 20th, 2009, 03:15 AM

:banana:

Ahad's 'concrete' dream on
Minister Unveils Plan of building 100 storied skyscraper at Motijheel
Plan to build high rise sports complex at Motijheel also unveiled

Source:http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=102156

The sports minister last week also declared that a '100-storied building' would be built demolishing the existing five-storied National Sports Council (NSC) structure, next to the 20-storied NSC Tower, during the meeting with the high-ups of the different federations.

I like this guy.

Dhakaiya

August 20th, 2009, 03:52 AM

NOW, thats MY DREAM!

King Nothing

August 20th, 2009, 05:55 AM

According to the article, the area is a no-go zone, currently being occupied by drug addicts and prostitutes. DCC should've clear them out long time ago.

Thats not the point though. Another tower = more cars but no increased roads. So instead of making the car park which was supposed to decrase congestion this is going to increase congestion. But atleast its good that the building will have 4 floors for its own parking.

Drug addicts and prostitutes are everywhere in Dhaka btw. Even the Regency :lol:

Manazir

August 20th, 2009, 08:02 AM

nayeem007

August 20th, 2009, 06:51 PM

^^

I thought Sheraton was famous for that :P

anyways, good news that they want to build a 100-storey tower, but I wonder if it will take until 2050 lol......a 37-storey City Center is taking more than 5 years to finish, and this 100 storey, i can imagine :nuts:

But you know how all the projects in Bangladesh are done nowadays, there is big D at the beginning of the word :lol:

Manazir

August 20th, 2009, 08:26 PM

^^ :lol:

Durnitee

mirzazeehan

August 20th, 2009, 10:21 PM

^^ :lol:

Durnitee

You guys just reminded me of that "Surf excel" commercial that says "Daag thekeh jodi darun kichu hoy tahole daag e bhalo":lol::lol:

Manazir

August 20th, 2009, 10:26 PM

^^

hahahaha :lol:

nayeem007

August 21st, 2009, 01:20 AM

^^ :lol:

Durnitee

or DIGITAL :lol: I bet there is already a rendering for the whole 100 storied structure

Dhakaiya

August 21st, 2009, 05:46 AM

:lol: :lol: :lol:

King Nothing

August 21st, 2009, 08:40 AM

I thought Sheraton was famous for that :P

All hotels more or less have them. Even Westin/ Radisson. But Regency takes the crown. It is one dodgy place and the parties are dodgy.

Manazir

August 21st, 2009, 09:00 AM

^^
hmm interesting :P

amar11372

August 22nd, 2009, 05:06 AM

http://edailystar.com/contents/2009/2009_08_22/content_zoom/2009_08_22_5_0_b.jpg

mirzazeehan

August 22nd, 2009, 07:12 PM

^^
Contradictory information...the bengali newspaper had said that these new lights consume one seventh the electricity usually consumed by normal sodium lights.Besides,according to the bengali newspaper,the project was worth 200-300crore not 2 crore as this report states.Besides,this report had not mentioned any plan to replace all the low pressure sodium lights,something that the bengali report talked about:nuts:

jjsheed

August 22nd, 2009, 08:25 PM

Manazir

August 22nd, 2009, 08:45 PM

^^
anyone can become journalists these days, esp in BD.

mirzazeehan

August 23rd, 2009, 05:37 PM

Gani Trade Center,Panthopath

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01360.jpg

Sheltech Panthokujo,Panthopath

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01378.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01380.jpg

Ena Noor Industrial Park,Panthopath

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01381.jpg

D.H. Tower,Panthopath

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/dhtower.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/dhtower2.jpg

Tower,Panthopath

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01382.jpg

SPL Western Tower,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01385.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01387.jpg

AM Group Head Office,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01344.jpg

Unknown building,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01350.jpg

Tower,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01335.jpg

Unknown Towers,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01347.jpg

Unknown Building,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01371.jpg

Midas Center,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01333.jpg

Unknown Tower,Kawranbazar

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01357.jpg

Ena Tower De Olio,Panthopath

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/EnaDeOliounknown-1.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01379.jpg

ADC Empire Plaza,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01337.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01336.jpg

Haque Plaza,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01351.jpg

Green Akshay Plaza,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/greenakshaycenterDhanmondi.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01372.jpg

Unknown building,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01334.jpg

Rangs building,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01373.jpg

dopekhor

August 23rd, 2009, 07:58 PM

ah the midas building is going to be the first high rise in the dhan area!

Manazir

August 23rd, 2009, 08:36 PM

^^
Mirza, seems like uve been in Dhanmondi, Gulshan, and Panthapath lately :P
I was expecting to see some scaffolding around the burned tower of Bashundhara, seems like not much work has started to renovate it! I love the SPL Western Tower's scaffolding!

mirzazeehan

August 23rd, 2009, 11:03 PM

ah the midas building is going to be the first high rise in the dhan area!

Yes,along with a few others such as "comprehensive holdings tower" that is rising right next to it.Then theres Bay developments project[former xinxian restaurant],green roshwanara tower at satmosjid road,etc.When completed,the new high rises will change the look of our "chiro chena" dhanmondi

^^
Mirza, seems like uve been in Dhanmondi, Gulshan, and Panthapath lately :P
I was expecting to see some scaffolding around the burned tower of Bashundhara, seems like not much work has started to renovate it! I love the SPL Western Tower's scaffolding!

I dont know if its an insurance claim or some legal stuff which is stopping bashundara from repairing its tower fast,but the group had mentioned that it would take atleast a year more to restore the tower to its previous condition.

tanzirian

August 24th, 2009, 01:43 AM

Thanks as always for the great update Mirza. I like the multicolored apt with classical elements on Panthapath...adding a little visual diversity.

amar11372

August 24th, 2009, 04:23 AM

Overhead cables to go underground
Staff Correspondent

The government has decided to move all overhead cables and electrical wires underground in phases to avert risk to public life and give the capital city a facelift.

‘We have decided to put all the cables underground as a huge number of overhead wires across the city are posing risk to public life as well as hampering beautification of the city,’ said Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, adviser to the prime minister, on Sunday.

Cables of all utility services like telephone, internet, television and electricity will be laid below ground in a coordinated way, he said after a meeting at the power and energy ministry.

‘Overhead cables are posing risk to people’s life. Many people have already been electrocuted. In no modern city, wires are arranged in such a manner,’ he said, adding that cables could be installed below the sidewalk.

The meeting was attended by state minister for power and energy Enamul Haque, power secretary Abul Kalam Azad and officials from home, information, telecommunication and public works ministries and Dhaka City Corporation.

The meeting decided to launch a pilot project on shifting cables and wires of some areas to study the viability of the plan.

A technical committee, headed by DCC chief engineer, was formed to recommend measures while the power secretary will chair the coordination committee. The technical committee will submit its report in six weeks to the coordination committee.

After receiving the report, the government will decide on funding options for the rearrangement works.

‘The fund can be arranged from the government, private sector or from the private-public partnership as massive investment will be needed to shift the cables,’ he said.

http://www.newagebd.com/2009/aug/24/front.html

amar11372

August 24th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Excellent pictures Mirza. Good to see Dhaka is back to construction frenzy.

mirzazeehan

August 24th, 2009, 09:58 AM

Thanks as always for the great update Mirza. I like the multicolored apt with classical elements on Panthapath...adding a little visual diversity.

Being so fond of historical structures,I knew you would like that building:)

Excellent pictures Mirza. Good to see Dhaka is back to construction frenzy.

Thats true,theres just so much Construction going on in Dhaka,that you really have to see to believe.And esply,the number of commercial projects with glass fronts puzzle me.While in most cities you will mostly see residential projects as you go through its main arteries,it appears that all our "main roads" are being taken over by commercial projects

King Nothing

August 24th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Dhanmondi, Mirpur road and Panthopath brace yourself for more worse traffic. It takes 1 hr these days just to travel from Dhanmondi to Boshundhara city and back.

Manazir

August 24th, 2009, 11:23 AM

^^
I dont mind new projects coming up, but due to lack of urban planning for Dhaka city and lack of proper roads and transportation system, traffic is getting worse everyday!

dopekhor

August 24th, 2009, 08:57 PM

^^
I dont mind new projects coming up, but due to lack of urban planning for Dhaka city and lack of proper roads and transportation system, traffic is getting worse everyday!
these developments would be worth shit if it takes 1 hr to get there and back

samaruf

August 24th, 2009, 09:15 PM

nayeem007

August 24th, 2009, 09:58 PM

Guys, can someone make money in Dhaka by building multi-level parking lots instead of apartments? In Minneapolis, Chicago and other big American cities you have parking lots that are 7-10 levels and people either buy monthly permits or pay daily to park in them. Would such a concept work in Dhaka if the rates are reasonable, say 2-3000 taka/month?

Right now cars parked illegally on roads and streets blocking off huge sections is one of the main reasons for the traffic jams.

It may work if Government enforces parking regulations properly in Dhaka city. If drivers can get away by parking in the streets then no one will be interested in paying Tk 3,000/month to get a parking spot in a highrise..

nayeem007

August 24th, 2009, 10:05 PM

^^
I dont mind new projects coming up, but due to lack of urban planning for Dhaka city and lack of proper roads and transportation system, traffic is getting worse everyday!

Yeah with increasing population and economic growth, the construction sector will naturally expand. You can't curb that! Afterall demand drives supply.The real problem is with government not being able to catch up with the private sector developments. They are the ones to ensure more roads, subways and flyovers..

Too often I see that private companies in Bangladesh being blamed for every problem be it traffic or electricity. But the truth is, private sector will continue to grow as economy improves. As more people have money, they will want to buy airconditioner, refrigerator and cars. Bigger shopping complexes will spend on extravagent lighting etc. This is all part of capitalist society..

It's the responsibility of the government to use tax revenue to build up infrastructure(be it roads and highways or power plants). If they are unable to do that, then should pave the way for private companies to take over the activities by changing the existing rules and regulations.

Also, the construction of these highrises have directly and indirectly created thousands of jobs. Direct jobs relates to workers, architects to developers, whereas indirect ones relates to support industry in the field of interior design, fittings, lights etc. All those industries in turn are paying taxes to the government.

samaruf

August 24th, 2009, 10:11 PM

It may work if Government enforces parking regulations properly in Dhaka city. If drivers can get away by parking in the streets then no one will be interested in paying Tk 3,000/month to get a parking spot in a highrise..

I had brought this issue up with some friends in town and they had mentioned another issue:theft. Right now the driver stays with the car but if the owner drives the car and leaves it in the parking high rise, he might not have much of a car left. This means some sort of security will be needed via CCTV or security guards.

nayeem007

August 24th, 2009, 10:17 PM

I had brought this issue up with some friends in town and they had mentioned another issue:theft. Right now the driver stays with the car but if the owner drives the car and leaves it in the parking high rise, he might not have much of a car left. This means some sort of security will be needed via CCTV or security guards.

This idea could work, but not many car owners in Bangladesh(atleast the ones who can afford 2-3 thousand for parking), drive on their own to office, restaurants e.tc. This is because of the crazy traffic jam, drives people nuts! Also most private cars are shared by multiple family members, thus a driver is essential.

But I think you should be able to check the business viability by doing a comparison on per square feet income in renting a floor for office/shops to parking revenue (which would be revenue per car * no of space* avg occupancy) -cost of cctv and guards.

If government starts regulating the major roads in Mothijheel and Gulshan on illegal parking, then the project will be much more viable.

tanzirian

August 25th, 2009, 05:08 AM

Being so fond of historical structures,I knew you would like that building:)

That building itself...I think is only so-so...what I like is the contrast with the more modern structures. This is a contrast I enjoy seeing in some cities here in America, where there are older buildings still surviving.

amar11372

August 25th, 2009, 08:28 AM

http://edailystar.com/contents/2009/2009_08_24/content_zoom/2009_08_24_5_9_b.jpg

Manazir

August 25th, 2009, 11:38 AM

^^
i like the ones @ Tejgaon, Banglamotor and Sobhanbag.

nayeem007

August 26th, 2009, 06:32 PM

The felling of bungalows, the building of Dhaka
Written by Administrator

The house is occupied by the sprawling Jennings family: Diane and James, their five children, a daughter-in-law, a grandchild, a troupe of maids, a driver, a dog and a cat. Over the years the family have watched as the neighbourhood encased itself in concrete towers at a relentless pace. When the Jennings family first moved to Banani, houses such as theirs - bungalows - were nothing special. The name has stuck, even though many of them have gained a floor or two over the years. They are characterised by the high wall running all the way around, deep verandas, elaborate staircases and rooms with high ceilings. The large windows, designed to get the most out of the light and air, are covered in filigree white metal. On the lawn outside, elderly trees offer shade. If ever there were an archetypal urban Bengali house, this would be it.
As Diane recalls, Dhaka was when they moved in a city of bungalows and bicycle-rickshaws. Now the red-bricked houses have become such a rarity that only the rich, the influential and the stubborn are privileged enough to live in them. Many have been converted into private nurseries, dental practices and offices. "When the bariwala (landlord) died a few years ago, we were worried that her son, who lives in the United States, would want to sell the house or at the very least, raise the rent", Diane says.

We are sitting at her dining-room table. The walls are adorned with photographs of family members captured during their rites of passage: birthdays, weddings and graduations. The various rooms of the house are the stage-set of these celebratory scenes. Above us, an archaic metal bird cools the room by spinning its noisy wings.

"It was such a nice surprise", Diane laughs, "to find that he had no intention of getting rid of us." But when the tower-block on the right was about to be built she pleaded with the developer to make sure that a gap would be left between their garden wall and the wall of the high-rise, in the hope that a little bit of light might still be able to squeeze itself into the garden. This proved vain. "Then the giant on the left decided to move in and again they did not listen." The trees and plants in the garden did not last long after that, and a once flourishing garden - now overshadowed by structures that are at least five stories taller - is covered in darkness and patches of empty ground in only the dog is at home......

COMPLETE ARTICLE AT:

http://www.australia.to/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13874:the-felling-of-bungalows-the-building-of-dhaka&catid=89:reports&Itemid=205

mirzazeehan

August 27th, 2009, 01:25 AM

The felling of bungalows, the building of Dhaka

Lets have a look at the kind of projects that are rising from some of the grounds that used to house bungalows:)

Notice how many of the apartment buildings have almost completely glass fronts.If this trend goes on,it is poised to transform the look of Dhaka to a great extent as residential properties will always command much of the city.

Mission Heritage,Dhanmondi

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/Missionheritagedhanmondi.jpg

Mission Noorjahan,Lalmatia

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/missionnoorjahanlalmatia.jpg

Mission Grand Castle,Baridhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/missiongrandcastlebaridhara.jpg

Bay's Villa Laila,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/393.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01406.jpg

SPL Chandrima,Uttara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/splchandrimauttara.jpg

SPL Nilambori,Banani DOHS

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/splnilamboribananidohs.jpg

SPL Digonto,Paribagh

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/spldigontoparibagh.jpg

Navana Grosvernor Residence,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/navanagrosvernorresidencegulshan-1.jpg

Navana Caprice,Banani

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/NavanaLeCapriceBanani-1.jpg

Navana Wood Sorrel,Baridhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/WoodSorrelBaridhara-1.jpg

Navana SylvestriS,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/NavanaSylvestrisGulshan-1.jpg

Ventura Granville,Uttara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/venturagranvilleuttara.jpg

Ventura Casandra,Bashundhara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/venturacasandrabashundhara.jpg

Ventura Valentia,Uttara

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/venturavalentiauttara.jpg

Ventura Triveni,Banani

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/venturatrivenibanani.jpg

tanzirian

August 27th, 2009, 01:39 AM

Those top floor apartments by Bay's are always drool-worthy.

amar11372

August 28th, 2009, 09:04 AM

Rak Tower

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/Rak_Tower_14Nov03-1.png

amar11372

August 28th, 2009, 09:05 AM

^^ Hey Mirza is Rak Tower already completed?

mirzazeehan

August 28th, 2009, 09:14 AM

^^ Hey Mirza is Rak Tower already completed?

Yep...with minor changes to the design though.Heres a pic of Rak Tower at Uttara

Rak Tower

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC00969.jpg

sas

August 29th, 2009, 06:23 AM

^^ Hey Mirza is Rak Tower already completed?

Isn't that the place that'll be hosting the first Pizza Inn outlet? Any news on that? And why are they re-doing the place? What's going to happen to ETC?

Dhakaiya

August 29th, 2009, 07:22 AM

I heard a ZARA store has opened in Dhaka.

Manazir

August 29th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Isn't that the place that'll be hosting the first Pizza Inn outlet? Any news on that? And why are they re-doing the place? What's going to happen to ETC?

Yeah the Pizza Inn outlet was supposed to be in RAK tower, franchised by RAK group lol. Lemme guess, etc may be moved sumwhere?

Manazir

August 29th, 2009, 11:38 AM

I heard a ZARA store has opened in Dhaka.

U nearly gave me a heart attack bro :P, IF ZARA has really come 2 Dhaka, it would be in JFP I guess.

mirzazeehan

August 29th, 2009, 12:33 PM

I heard a ZARA store has opened in Dhaka.

Its ZARA fashion mall opening at Gulshan that u have heard about

Manazir

August 29th, 2009, 01:09 PM

^^
lol whats "ZARA" Fashion Mall? :P

King Nothing

August 29th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Its ZARA fashion mall opening at Gulshan that u have heard about

Apparently Bollywood actress Amisha Patel came to innaugurate it.

TIslam

August 29th, 2009, 06:01 PM

^^
What is Zara?

b0gtrotter

August 29th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Zara is a fashion store quite popular in the uk.
(also my daughters name)

Manazir

August 29th, 2009, 08:29 PM

^^
What is Zara?

U surprised me bro, I thought they had ZARA in US lol. Anyways, ZARA is an Italian clothing chain, quite popular in the Middle East, Europe, and Far east! :)

tanzirian

August 29th, 2009, 11:11 PM

U surprised me bro, I thought they had ZARA in US lol.

Never seen it here, though I am anything but a fashion expert :)

dopekhor

August 30th, 2009, 02:46 AM

U surprised me bro, I thought they had ZARA in US lol. Anyways, ZARA is an Italian clothing chain, quite popular in the Middle East, Europe, and Far east! :)
spanish*

zara is a part of inditex

Manazir

August 30th, 2009, 11:27 AM

^^
thanx for teh correction ;), I thought it was Italien lol.

Manazir

August 30th, 2009, 11:29 AM

Never seen it here, though I am anything but a fashion expert :)

There are 45 stores in USA, they have over 1,500 stores worldwide! For more info :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zara_%28clothing%29
:)

mirzazeehan

September 1st, 2009, 01:30 PM

Ridge Casablanca,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01247.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01242.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01248.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01243.jpg

Eminence building,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01246.jpg

13 storied United Square,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01256.jpg

Philips Showroom,Gulshan[previously Westecs]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01251.jpg

22 storied commercial tower,Gulshan

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01224.jpg

NGIL Tower,Kawranbazar

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01137.jpg

Ali Bhaban,Kawranbazar

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01136.jpg

[B]Unknown Tower,Kawranbazar

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01135.jpg

Unknown building,Panthopath

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01144.jpg

tislam84

September 1st, 2009, 06:32 PM

^^ Great pictures Mirza! Glad to see a lot of new buildings coming up in Kawran Bazar!

tanzirian

September 1st, 2009, 06:51 PM

^^ I agree...Mirza, where exactly in Kawran are those buildings? Some day if you have time I would love another of those maps you used to make.

Manazir

September 1st, 2009, 09:00 PM

the NGIL tower is awesome lookin :)

amar11372

September 2nd, 2009, 01:40 AM

Govt plans flyover over Moghbazar crossing

Munima Sultana

The government has taken plan to construct a flyover over the Moghbazar crossing with Japanese government assistance to ease the traffic congestion in the city's most traffic-pressure area.

Sources said the flyover is being planned to be constructed from Satmasjid Road to Bailey Road near Ramna police station.

It is designed to divert vehicles moving to and from Motijheel and Mohakhali areas from the mainstream traffic.

They said vehicles of Eskaton, Kawranbazar and Mouchak would use the existing road to cross the Moghbazar area.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has already assured the government of providing the entire fund of $35 million as grant upon its finding that the Moghbazar area gets the highest pressure of traffic compared to the city's other areas, said a ministry official preferring anonymity.

According to the JICA-funded Dhaka Urban Transport Network Development Study, the traffic of Moghbazar area is 1.5 to 2.0 time higher than that in other areas of the city.

The official said the Moghbazar flyover project has been taken to avert accidents on the rail crossing as well.

Dr SM Salehuddin, additional executive director of Dhaka Transport Coordination Board (DTCB), said after getting Japanese government assurance, DTCB started working on the flyover project and completed its strategic design.

He said as per the strategic design, the length of the flyover would be more than 1.0 kilometre.

Dr. Salehuddin said the DTCB proposed to construct the Moghbazar flyover to implement one of the components of the Dhaka city's Strategic Transport Plan considering its impact on easing traffic jam in the area suffering from highest traffic congestion in the city.

The communication ministry held a meeting with JICA last week and instructed the DTCB and the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) to complete necessary ground works within this week for starting the project speedily.

An official said the ministry has also instructed the DTCB and the RHD, transport sector's policy and implementing agencies, to confirm the location of the flyover by consulting the experts including the JICA team working on the city's overall transport feasibility study.

http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2009/09/02/77885.html