National Building Code

The hanging electric wires above the aisle in between Noor Mansion and Gawsia Market look unwelcoming, if not outright terrifying. Photo: Saqlain Rizve
Panorama

An evening at Dhaka's 'extremely risky' shopping centres 

Following several deadly infernos, the fire department has identified several “extremely risky markets” in the capital. The Business Standard took a walk through the narrow alleys and aisles to see...

Photo: Md Jahidul Islam/TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka North Zone-5 office runs in hazardous building

File photo of DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Trade licence will be cancelled if flaws found in building safety: Mayor Atiq

The restaurant, Ajo Idea Space in Uttara has built a space, which catches most of the daylight and is oriented to allow proper airflow. Photo: Noufel Sharif Sojol
Habitat

Setback and relax: The best way to make use of the free space hemming your building

Aerial view of Dhaka City. RAJUK has consistently failed to address proper management of the city even after coming up with the proposed Detailed Area Plan. Photo: Collected
Infrastructure

Updated National Building Code comes into effect