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.

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