image of chawk bazar an analysis from physical and socio economic perspectives
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Image of Chawk Bazar: An Analysis from Physical and Socio-Economic Perspectives
Prepared by : Group 02
Afia Sultana Shanta (06 15 002)Swarna Bintay Kadir (06 15 017)Shahadat Hossain Shakil (06 15 020)Mohammed Hamidul Hasan Nabin (06 15 021)
Study area profile
Dhaka
64 No. ward
Chawkbazar- South-west part of 64 No. ward
- Surrounded by Shahi Mosque road
and Chawk Circular road.
- Total area 89 katha
- Total No. of plots 395
Selected plots
- Opposite to Shahi Mosque
- No. of plots 9
- Average plot size 288 sq. ft.
Introduction Chawk Bazar is the –•Evidence of our glorious past.•Ancient commercial centre.•Area facing problem for congestion.
Objectives•To explore the image of Chawk Bazar over the ages.•To study existing land use pattern in around Chawk Bazar.•To identify the problems and prospects of Chawk Bazar from planning perspectives.
MethodologySite Selection
Formulation of objectives
Collection of base map
Data Collection
Primary Data
Reconnaissance survey
Preparation of check list, questionnaire
Secondary Data
FGD Questionnaire Literature review Base map analysis
Data analysis
Preparation of the report
Image of Chawk Bazar
Major Events• Formation of Chawk Bazar in 1602.
• ‘Badshahi Bazar’ was established by Murshid
Kuli Khan in 1702.
• In 1832 the boundary of the Chawk was
demarcated by a 4 feet wall.
• Completely demolished by fire in 1950, 1971
and 1974.
Structural change• During Mughal period structures were kutcha.
• In British period foundation made of soil.
• Wooden structure in Pakistan period.
• Concrete and brick was introduced after
liberation.
Fig : Sketch of Chawk(1809) by Dowly
Fig : Chawk Bazar in 1890 and 1904
Image of Chawk Bazar(cont...)Land use• Act as administrative center in Mughal period.
• Transformed into prominent market place in the
period of East India Company and British.
• During pre and post liberation highly
commercial and administrative use.
Transportation• Both water based transportation and kutcha road
in period of Mughal and East India Company.
• Brick built roads in British period.
• Expansion of roads using concrete in Pakistan
period.
• Road capacity decreases for unplanned growth in
the post liberation period. Fig 4: Islampur Road (1905)
Fig : Highly commercial use of Chawk
Image of Chawk Bazar(cont...)
Business pattern• Market of high merchandise during Mughal era.
• Transformation into a wholesale market from
retail business during East India Company.
• Introduction of foreign goods in the pre and
post liberation period.
Fig : Wholesale business
Socio cultural activity• Introduction of ‘Iftary Bazar’ in the Mughal
period.
• Celebration of ‘Fateha Eiazdaham’, ‘Tazia
Michil’ and ‘Eid rally’ during British ruling.
• ‘Kite festival’, ‘Kashida song’, ‘Stick fight’,
‘Pickle festival’ were started in Pakistan period
which still continues. Fig : Iftary Bazar at Chawk
Land Use Analysis
Construction Type/
MaterialsNumber Percentage
Semi Pucca 8 2.0%
Pucca 384 97.2%
Under Construction
3 0.8%
Total 395 100%
Present Plot wise distribution
Total Area of Plots(Katha)
Average Plot size (Katha/Plot)
No of Main road side Plot
Total area of main road (Katha)
Total area of Lanes (Katha)
69.62 0.181 59 59 19.38
According Construction Materials
Area of Plots , Roads and Lanes
Source: DCC Base Map of Ward No. 64
1 2 3 4 5 60
20406080
100120140160180
73
170
86
27 226
Distribution according to no. of floor
No. of build-
ings
No. of floors
Land Use Analysis(cont…)HoldingNo Name Storey Color Plot Size
(s.ft)Establishment
YearConsturction
Metarial
Land use and Criteria
340 Alauddin Sweets Ltd.
4 Ash / Gray 320 1982 Brick, Concrete, Tin Shedding
Commercial, Wholesale
341 M/s Raja Traders 6 No Color 499 2008 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale
341/A Muhammodia Ator & Co.
5 No Color 321 1980 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale
342 Famous Imitation 5 No Color
682
1985 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale and Retail
Farooq & Brothers 5 No Color 1985 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale
351 Ator House & Co. 2 No Color 64 1972 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale
352/A M/s Amena Store 2 White 137 1975 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale
353 Capital Cap House 1 No Color 347 1986 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale and Retail
354 Ibrahim & Sons 2 No Color 104 1975 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale
385/2 Abdul Halim Masion
3 Blue 114 1972 Brick, Concrete Commercial, Wholesale
Land are used commercially for wholesale and retail business.
Average Plot Size = 288 sq. ft.
All the buildings were established after liberation war.
Mainly brick and concrete are used as construction material.
Source: Check List and DCC Base Map of Ward No: 64
Land Use Analysis(cont…)Hold. No.
Existing floor wise use Time Frame
G.F. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 1947-1971 1971-1990
340 Office Storage Storage Storage Open Space, Wholesale
4 storey building
341 Show room Office Storage Storage Storage Storage Open Space, Wholesale
1 Storey building
341/1 Show room Office Storage Storage Storage Tin shed building, Wholesale and retail.
5 storey building
342 Show room Office Storage Storage Storage Open Space, Retail 2 storey building
351 Show room Office Tin shed building, Wholesale
2 storey building
352/A Show room Storage Tin shed building, wholesale and retail.
2 storey building
353 Show room Open Space, wholesale and retail
1 storey building
354 Show room Storage Open Space, Wholesale
2 storey building
385/2 Show room Whole- -sale office
Storage Open Space, Wholesale
3 storey building
9 Plots of Chawk Bazar have surveyed.
Each plot is used for commercial purposes.
Due to the increase in business activities the buildings were expanded gradually after liberation
.
Source: Check List and DCC Base Map of Ward No: 64
Major ProblemsOver population•High density in the working hour.
•High job and business opportunity.
Traffic congestion•Road capacity is low
•Illegal parking and vendors.
•No specific place for pedestrian.
Environmental pollution•Noise and chaos.
•Open drain creating odor.
•Improper waste management.
Fig : Open drain
Fig :Over population
Fig : Traffic congestion
Recommendation
Long term project:
•Shifting of the ‘Central jail’.
•Preservation of historic buildings.
•Preventing environmental pollution.
•Rearranging the cable distribution system
Recommendation (cont….)
Short term project:
•Controlled traffic circulation.
•Restriction of traffic flow.
•No new development for business purpose.
•Management and maintenance of drainage and waste
SWOT AnalysisI N T E R N A L
E X T E R N A L
Strength:
Historic and authentic value.
Strong community bondage.
Opportunity: Potentiality for business.
Large job market for day
laborers
A prominent source of revenue.
Weakness: Alarming population density.
Traffic congestion.
Vulnerable building structure.
Cable congestion
Threat: The width of the road cannot be
increased.
Possibility of massive loss
during fire hazard.
Risk of earthquake.
Thank you
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