Adil Mohammed Khan
Dr Adil Mohammed Khan is a faculty member at the Urban and Regional Planning department of Jahangirnagar University.
An urban breaking point we can no longer ignore
25 January 2026, 06:12 AM
Bangladesh is currently grappling with the severe consequences of unplanned urbanisation. Key metropolitan hubs—including Dhaka, Chattogram, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Mymensingh, and Cumilla—have expanded in a manner that is increasingly unsustainable for both people and the environment.
25 January 2026, 06:12 AM
Reversing the decline of Dhaka's canals
8 July 2025, 07:00 AM
Any flood flow and sub-flood flow zones must be protected.
8 July 2025, 07:00 AM
Decentralisation is key to sustainable urban growth
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Decentralising development is crucial for achieving balanced and sustainable urban growth in Bangladesh.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Republished / What if an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits Dhaka?
18 September 2023, 02:00 AM
Are we planning our cities, buildings, and infrastructure in a way that would make the capital safe for our lives and properties?
18 September 2023, 02:00 AM
DAP: The high stakes of high-rise buildings
25 December 2022, 05:05 AM
Housing developers' interests are getting in the way of making Dhaka a liveable city
25 December 2022, 05:05 AM
Only balanced urbanisation can make Bangladeshi cities liveable
2 November 2022, 11:00 AM
It is clear just how overpopulated Dhaka city has become
2 November 2022, 11:00 AM