Urban Development

Urban Development

The theme, 'Urban Crisis Response', is chosen to focus on addressing the multiple, compounding crises that are currently destabilising urban areas worldwide. Photo: TBS

World Habitat Day tomorrow: Why 'urban crisis response' is the focus this year

Urban October is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation about the challenges and opportunities created by the fast rate of change in our cities and towns, and each October,...

A general view of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (Bepza) Economic Zone in Mirsarai of Chattogram. File Photo: TBS

Policy flaws widen gaps between Dhaka and other cities: Urban experts

Representational Image. Photo: Collected

Germany to provide €57.5 million for climate-resilient urban development in Bangladesh

Noted educationists during a book launching ceremony at Brac University recently. Photo: Courtesy

Book exploring interdisciplinary architectural themes launched at BRAC University

The construction boom of high-rise buildings across Uttarkhan has been a recent phenomenon. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

From paddy fields to high-rise buildings: How Uttarkhan is catching up with the rest of the city

Bangladesh inks $400m loan agreement with WB for urban development

Bangladesh inks $400m loan agreement with WB for urban development

Photo: Rajib Dhar

Good governance, integrated initiatives vital to enhance Dhaka's livability: Urban planners

Bottom-up approach key to urban development: Dhaka North mayor

Bottom-up approach key to urban development: Dhaka North mayor

Photo: Courtesy

Experts call for more focus on climatic risk in urban development in Bangladesh

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Discussion meeting held with between development organisations and LGED

Photo: UNB

World Bank: Tier-2 cities like Gazipur, Narayanganj must promote urban growth outside Dhaka

Rayha Afroz (L) and Faizah Jaheen Ahmed (R). Illustration: TBS

In pursuit of an effective urban governance in Bangladesh

Photo: Rehman Asad/TBS

The Netherlands to share experience on sustainable urban development