Nat’l databank to be made for DAP

A special plan and a national databank will be set up to transform Dhaka into a modern and livable city, said LGRD Minister Tazul Islam yesterday.

The minister, also convener of the Detailed Area Plan, said this while addressing a discussion on DAP with the leaders of Institute of Architects Bangladesh at the conference room of the local government department of the ministry.

The minister said the special plan and database will be set up in line with the opinions of architects and urban planners, which will act as a guideline for DAP.

"The final decision will be taken after impact assessment," he added.

He said roads should be kept in line with the existing buildings in the capital. "If high-rises are built to accommodate thousands of people, roads and other facilities must be ensured."

The minister also said the canals in Dhaka would be connected to Hatirjheel in a planned way. If water transport and walkways could be set up on both sides, the city would have a unique view. The work of two projects in this regard is at final stage, he said.

The minister also said implementation of DAP requires the views of public representatives, government officials, architects and planners. "It is difficult to do that without concerted efforts of all concerned. We want to build Dhaka as a dream city..."

He also said Rajuk needs to be strengthened.

Additional secretary to LGD Dipok Chakraborty, Rajuk Chairman Md Saeed Nur Alam and IAB President Jalal Ahmed, among others, were present at the meeting.