Institute for Planning and Development (IPD)

A view of Dhaka city. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Ignoring building codes will expose cities to earthquake catastrophe: IPD

The organisation stressed that Dhaka’s land use plans must consider geological conditions and soil quality to determine appropriate building sizes

IPD calls for halt to FDC-Palashi elevated expressway initiative
Bangladesh

IPD calls for halt to FDC-Palashi elevated expressway initiative

Aerial view of Dhaka City.
Bangladesh

Cancelling DAP for group interests hinders Dhaka's sustainable planning: IPD virtual discussion

Dhaka Metro Rail. File Photo: Rajib Dhar
Transport

Urban planners oppose decision to impose 15% VAT on metro rail

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

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

Photo: MumitM/TBS
Bangladesh

Planners stress inclusiveness in dev plans to make Dhaka livable

File photo of Dhaka. Picture: TBS
Infrastructure

DAP implementation not possible with bureaucratic Rajuk: IPD

Picture: MumitM/TBS
Bangladesh

Master plan a must to ensure playgrounds for children: IPD