urbanisation

urbanisation

Two upazilas in Sylhet flooded as Kushiara embankments collapse on 1 June 2025. Photo: TBS

Urban growth in Sylhet is shrinking water bodies, raising flood risks: study

The northeastern district, prone to sudden flooding due to its rugged terrain and intense rainfall, has seen water bodies shrink by about 77% between 2000 and 2023, while urban areas grew nearly...

The city skyline is reflected in a pool left on the dry riverbed of the receding Jialing river, a tributary of the Yangtze, that is approaching record-low water levels during a regional drought in Chongqing, China, August 20, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions

Bangladesh’s local government system cannot meaningfully address rural and urban issues at the same time, as urban issues present a distinct set of opportunities and crises. Photo: TBS

As urbanisation booms, could Bangladesh benefit from a dedicated Cities Ministry?

Participants at a roundtable on urbanisation and affordable housing jointly organised by IDLC Finance and TBS in Dhaka recently. Photos: Rajib Dhar

Urbanisation of Bangladesh: Challenges of housing & affordable living

Photo: TBS

Why Bangladesh needs to pay more attention to building energy issues

Housing and Public Works Minister RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury at a Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) seminar on 27 June. Photo: Collected

Even after relocating tanneries from Hazaribagh to Savar, pollution problems still follow: Minister

Speakers at a seminar on “Making Cities Sustainable: Challenges and Imperatives for Bangladesh”, at BIISS auditorium in Dhaka on 27 June. Photo: Courtesy

Urbanisation must extend beyond Dhaka to make cities sustainable: Experts

Urbanisation: Promises of green coexistence not kept, says Bapa

Urbanisation: Promises of green coexistence not kept, says Bapa

Reconditioned cars wait at the Mongla Port. On an average, the annual sales of private cars in Bangladesh is around 30,000 units. Photo: TBS

Dhaka must curb private cars for integrated, sustainable transportation: Urban planners  

Slum dwellers pay more in rent than your average middle-income household. Photo: TBS

Dhaka City: The health risks of living in small spaces

Unplanned urbanisation hurting city environment

Unplanned urbanisation hurting city environment

Unplanned urbanisation damages cultivable lands. Photo: Mumit M

Rapid urbanisation blamed for most damage to nature

Faucet market grows as urbanisation leads to increased demand

Faucet market grows as urbanisation leads to increased demand