Detailed Area Plan (DAP)

Detailed Area Plan (DAP)

File Photo: Workers are busy constructing a ramp of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway in Banani. Photo: Mumit M

DAP revision allows buildings twice as tall, experts fear more strain on liveability

The advisory committee on DAP review has also given policy approval to the draft Dhaka Metropolitan Building Rules 2025

Aerial view of Dhaka City. Photo: Collected

DAP amendment approved, building height limits raised

During a human chain protest in front of the National Press Club today (January 5), they criticised the plan as discriminatory. Photos: TBS

DAP stalled 80% construction approvals for 2 years: Dhaka landowners

File Photo: Rajib Dhar

Landowners' platform demands DAP revision as per Building Code

Experts say Dhaka has at least 18 times more than the population it can actually support. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Real estate developers, architects want repeal of revised DAP; planners warn of disastrous consequences

Experts say Dhaka has at least 18 times more than the population it can actually support. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Dhaka to be less liveable if DAP revision relaxes building height limit: Planners

Aerial view of Dhaka City. Photo: Collected

FBCCI wants a pragmatic DAP

A top shot of Dhaka city. The photo was taken from the Gulshan area in the capital. Photo: TBS

30%-35% implementation of DAP can make Dhaka livable: Experts

Aerial view of Dhaka City. Photo: Collected

Include different professionals to implement Rajuk’s DAP: planners

The scarcity of land in Dhaka is set to increase due to the new Detailed Area Plan. Photo: TBS

Without amendments, DAP will make land and apartment prices volatile

TBS file photo

DAP relaxes building height limits for the influential: Architects 

TBS file photo

The DAP and its legacy of never-ending changes

A top shot of Dhaka city. The photo was taken from the Gulshan area in the capital. Photo: TBS

DAP looks to make Dhaka liveable by 2035 – amid realtors’ opposition