Developers, architects want repeal of revised DAP

The debate over the recently revised Detailed Area Plan (DAP) has escalated, with real estate developers and architects demanding its repeal, citing discriminatory provisions. On the other hand, urban planners are warning that canceling or suspending the DAP under pressure from vested interests would be a "suicidal" decision for Dhaka

Discriminatory DAP to be canceled

Leaders of Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) have demanded to cancel the discriminatory zone plan DAP (2022-2035). At the same time, it was demanded to approve the design of the building as per the rules of Dhaka Metropolitan Building Construction Rules-2008 and Master Plan (DAP)-2010. Rehab leaders made

DAP to underpin Dhaka’s planned development

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam on Saturday said that the Dhaka will not be allowed to be built in an unorganized way, rather it will be developed in a planned way. The Minister urged the people's representatives, government officials, town planners, real estate businessmen, architects and