5 publications
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Changes in Urban Dynamics: Planning for Future Urban Resilience for Healthier and Safer LifeBy Tanvir Ahmad
Abstract: The novel coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) has spread in cities and communities around the world and the story of COVID-19 pandemic in many global cities has so far been very different. Cities and urban areas are on the frontline of the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic across the world. Historically pandemics and diseases shape cities and urban forms. Emerging from Hubei Province in the city of Wuhan-China, the COVID-19 disease has affected not only …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–28 Read article →
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An Assessment of Utility Services Provision in Korail Slum, DhakaBy Tanvir Ahmad
Abstract: The condition of urban slums is rapidly deteriorating with the rapid influx of migration towards the major urban centers in Bangladesh. Urban slum settlements are generally excluded from publicly provided resources such as access to formal education, healthcare services, safe water supply and hygienic sanitation. In Dhaka, dwellers of slum and squatter settlements live with significantly low living standards in terms of environmental, social, cultural and utility services. The informal …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article →
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Evaluation of the Influence of Political Economy on the Physical Planning Mechanism and the Governance of Urban Planning System in BangladeshBy Tanvir Ahmad
Abstract: Political economy most regularly alludes to interdisciplinary examinations drawing upon financial matters, political theory, law, history, humanism and different teaches in clarifying the critical job of political factors in deciding financial results. The points of view of political economy empower us to examine the nation and division situations, for chances to use existing positive drivers of progress to make sensible estimations of the dangers and difficulties included. This suggests taking …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article →
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Evaluation of the Land Supply and Housing Related Provisions in the Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP)By Tanvir Ahmad
Abstract: Absence of satisfactory lodging for Bangladesh's substantial urban populace is clearly a key issue in the majority of the urban areas and optional towns in Bangladesh. The lodging circumstance of Bangladesh is getting progressively intense with the progression of time. In a quickly developing city like Dhaka, lodging comes up as a noteworthy issue. The improvement of lodging and related foundation can't adapt to the development of populace. As a …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–22 Read article →
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Critical Evaluation of the Transport Sector Related Legislations and Legal Framework in Bangladesh to Address Road Safety IssuesBy Tanvir Ahmad
Abstract: Bangladesh has an extensive and diversified transport system of roads, railways, inland waterways, and civil aviation facilities. In recent times, the road transport system is the dominant way of communication. In recent years, huge road infrastructures are being constructed adding speed to transportation and frequency of movement of people. Simultaneously, the number of road accidents is also rising high. Bangladesh has a well-developed set of transport-related policies, acts, rules, and …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–24 Read article →