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Housing

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World Habitat Day highlights Dhaka's struggle for a place to call home

Observed globally on the first Monday of October, World Habitat Day is meant to reflect on the state of human habitats and the right of all people to adequate shelter.

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Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj backup housing quota at 1% for 2027

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to sustainable urbanisation at UN meeting

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to sustainable urbanisation at UN meeting

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Bangladesh inflation snapshot: March 2026

A modest two-bedroom apartment typically costs close to Tk40 lakh even at relatively cheaper and poorly serviced areas in Dhaka. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain 

Why Dhaka’s workforce can no longer afford an apartment

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Dhaka’s skyline transforms as flat owners reach 3.5 lakh

Dark clouds hang over the financial district of Frankfurt, Germany, March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Germany's housing market 'contaminated' by widespread racism

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Finding home in a city of chaos

Ashiyan City promotes land beyond approved area, defying Rajuk orders

Ashiyan City promotes land beyond approved area, defying Rajuk orders

Budget FY26: Housing sector may take a hit, flat prices set to rise

Budget FY26: Housing sector may take a hit, flat prices set to rise

Press conference to overcome the stagnation of the housing industry and related linkage industries held at the National Press Club on 22 April 2025. Photo: TBS

REHAB calls for revision of DAP, citing impact on housing sector

Revise DAP, finalise people-friendly building regulations in 15 days: REHAB

Revise DAP, finalise people-friendly building regulations in 15 days: REHAB

The Manhattan skyline is pictured from the Summit at One Vanderbilt observatory in Manhattan in New York City, US, April 14, 2023. File photo: Reuters

Sales of existing US homes rise in October