ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is our great pleasure to introduce the Final Report and Plans prepared under the project named
“Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for Chittagong Metropolitan Master Plan (CMMP)”
considering all Higher Level Plans prepared in 1992-95 by Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) with
technical assistance and financial support from UNDP/UNCHS and GOB.

The Final Report and Plans are prepared on the basis of field survey and study findings presented in the
Draft Final Plan and subsequent review and appraisal of the findings. Additions were accommodated
with the study findings and opinions expressed by individuals and the stakeholders in various meetings.
The Draft Report and Plans were revised based on comments attained through a series of Review
Meetings in the Technical Management Committee (TMC) as well as the Public Hearing to ensure
people’s participation. Again, a series of Power Point Presentation were made in the Inter Ministerial
Steering Committee (IMSC) at the Ministry of Housing and Public Works in Dhaka. The reviews and
comments from the Inter Ministerial Steering Committee have duly been incorporated in the Final
Report and Plans.

While preparing the Report and plans, Chittagong Development Authority and Consultants received
generous help and assistance from various organizations, institutions, NGO’s, individual experts,
Chittagong City Corporation (CCC), Chittagong Port Authority, Bangladesh Railway, Roads and Highway,
Department of Environment, IEB, IAB, BIP, Chittagong Chamber and Commerce Industries and all service
giving agencies, members of the Technical Management Committee and members of the Inter
Ministerial Steering Committee. We acknowledge the co-operation and contribution of all of them with
deep gratitude. We cordially acknowledge the support of different individuals who provided us with
data and photographs for the plans and reports. We highly appreciate the role played by the print and
electronic media for creating interest among the people about the Detailed Area Plan. We express our
special gratitude towards the people of Chittagong for their active cooperation in the process of Detail
Area Plan Preparation.

Shah Mohammad Akhteruddin

Chairman
Chittagong Development Authority
Chittagong

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is a submission of the Final Plan Report of DAP for CMMP on the basis of the comments given by the TMC
member, IMSC member, other organizations and public opinion. One of the required outputs of the Project is a
comprehensive set of detailed plans for the development of Chittagong City. Careful consideration has been given
to the types of plan appropriate to the situation faces in Chittagong. The resultant recommendation is that
Detailed Area Plans of different Detailed Planning Zones (DPZ).
It is proposed that the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for CMMP comprises twelve (12) DPZs of which 6 DPZs located
within Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) Area and 6 DPZs located outside CCC Area. These DPZs are demarcated
on the basis of geo-physical character, existing land use and administrative boundaries. It has been prepared
following consultation with CDA officials, representatives of the local community, govt. and private agencies and
NGOs during the preparation of Draft Final Plan and Report.
The Report sets out in Chapter-1 the board objectives of the DAP area for CMMP. These are to:
- Encourage the growth of DAP area for CMMP,
- Ensure that DAP area can accommodate the growth of population and economic activity expected in the
future,
- Guide the spatial distribution of Urban development in the DAP area,
- Providing Land use Maps, plans and information at local level in the Geo-graphical Information System
(GIS) based data bank,
- Providing controls for Private Sector Development in the DAP area,
- Providing guideline for future development of government, private and non-government initiatives,
- Providing planned development to ensure sustainable environment.
This chapter also describes the scope of detailed area plan, success and failure of CDA Master Plan-1961,
demarcation of study area (surveyed area) and planning area, demography and socio-economic projections and an
overview of the economic activities.
Chapter-2 provides an overview of the critical planning issues, existing land use pattern and policy guidelines for
residential, commercial, industrial uses, community facilities, culture and heritage. An overview of the existing
land use and development patterns by sectors is provided in this chapter. Development issues are raised; objectives,
policies and guidelines applicable at the city level are presented.
Chapter-3 describes the infrastructure, utilities and environmental issues such as drainage infrastructure,
transportation network, utility services and guiding principles for environmental protection and enhancement as
well as general policy. Drainage infrastructure provides drainage hierarchy, development in flood flow and sub
flood flow zones, issues and policies for flooding and drainage and guiding principles / guide lines for drainage.
Transportation network deals with existing road transport, road policies, road classification etc, rail transportation,
water transportation and Air transportation.
Chapter-4 deals with the detailed development plan proposals of 12 DPZs. The existing issues and proposals are
arranged in the sections: Existing situation, existing land use and development status, existing environment issues,
higher level of planning, detailed area development proposals, environmental planning. Recommendations
relating to these issues are included in this chapter. The land use provisions of the DPZ areas have also been
illustrated in this chapter.
Chapter-5 describes different aspects of institutional arrangements for implementation of the plan package.
Currently no single authority has a local planning role. The city authorities (CDA and CCC) have little control on
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division, coordination on lease of land, building rules, culture and heritage, leisure recreation and open space.
Chapter-6 describes different aspects of special project plan of Debarpar Lake Front Development and Karnaphuli
River Front Development Projects. Chapter-7 deals with the Fixation of priorities of the structure Plan (1995-2015),
DAP implementation phases and public sector action program. To achieve targets of structure plan objectives, both
sequencing and phasing of projects are important. Coordinated public sector action program is required as a part
of Multi-Sectoral Investment Planning (MSIP).
As per TOR, the consultants were offered an area of 1,80,000 acres (728.44 sq. km) as study (survey) area and out
of which 1,30,000 acres (526.09 sq. km) as Planning area for DAP. But in reality, due to accommodation of the fast
growing areas and potential growth centres located outside Chittagong City Corporation area, the surveyed area
and DAP area are extended up to 1,90,233 acres (770 sq. km) and 1,70,702 acres (691 sq. km.) respectively. The
policy should represent the recommendations made in the Structure Plan (1995-2015) as policies and Urban
Development Plan (1995-2005) as guidelines for the preparation of DAP.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iii-iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v-vi
LIST OF TABLES vii-viii
LIST OF FIGURES /x
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS x-xii

CHAPTER-01: BACKGROUND Page No.

1.1 Background of the Project 1-1
1.2 Background of the Detailed Area Plan 1-1
1.3 Objectives of the Detailed Area Plan 1-1
1.4 Scope of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) 1-3
1.5 CDA Master Plan in 1961 1-4
1.6 Demarcation of Study Area (Surveyed Area) and Planning Area for Detailed Area Plan 1-5
1.7 Detailed Planning Zone (DPZ) 1-7
1.8 Demography, Socio-Economic Projections and Targets 1-7
1.9 An Overview of the Economic Activities in the Study Area 1-10

CHAPTER-02: CRITICAL PLANNING ISSUES: LAND USES

2.1 Introduction 2-1
2.2 Existing Land Use Pattern and Policy Guidelines 2-1
2.3 Residential (Housing) Use 2-1
2.4 Industrial and Commercial Use 2-4
2.5 Community Facilities 2-9
2.6 Recreation, Leisure, and Open Spaces. 2-10
2.7 Culture and Heritage. 2-11

CHAPTER - 03: INFRASTRUCTURES AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUES

3.1 Drainage Infrastructure 3-1
3.2 Transportation Network 3-6
3.3 Utility Services 3-12
3.4 Environmental Protection and Enhancement 3-27
3.5 General Policy 3-31

CHAPTER -04: DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL

4.0 Introduction 4-1
4.1 DPZ-01- Patenga-Halishahar 4-3
4.2 DPZ-02- Agrabad-Kattali 4-17

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4.4 DPZ-04- Bakalia-Chandgaon 4-51
4.5 DPZ-05- Lalkhan Bazaar-Pahartali 4-65
4.6 DPZ-06- Panchlaish-Baizid 4-83
4.7 DPZ-07- Silimpur-Kumira 4-95
4.8 DPZ-08- Hathazari-Raozan 4-105
4.9 DPZ-09- Kulgaon-Halda 4-115
4.10 DPZ-10- Madunaghat-CUET 4-123
4.11 DPZ-11- Boalkhali-Patiya 4-131
4.12 DPZ-12- Anwara-Karnaphuli 4-139

CHAPTER -05: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

5.1 Implementation of the Plan 5-1
5.2 The Role of CDA as a Local Planning Authority 5-1
5.3 The Role of the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) 5-1
5.4 The Planning Authority in Partnership with other Agencies 5-2
5.5 Public Private Partnership – Subsidiary Development Companies 5-2
5.6 Legislative Provision on Land Development Techniques 5-2
5.7 Further Legal Supporting Documents and Legislative Provisions 5-4

CHAPTER - 06: SPECIAL PROJECT PLAN

6.1 Debarpar Lake Front Development 6-1
6.2 Karnaphuli River Front Development Project 6-4

CHAPTER - 07: PRIORITIES AND PHASING

7.1 Introduction 7-1
7.2 Development Priorities 7-1
7.3 Fixation of Priorities 7-1
7.4 Phasing of Development Proposals 7-1
7.5 Public Sector Action Program 7-10

CHAPTER -08: CONCLUSION

8.1 Conclusion 8-1

ANNEXURE:
Annex-1
Annex-2
Annex-3
Annex-4
Annex-5

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LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1.1 Characteristics of the existing population (1991) 1-9
Table 1.2 Chittagong contribution of to accommodate national urban population growth 1-9
Table 1.3 Population projections for the city and the study area 1991-2015 1-10
Table 1.4 Employment structure 1-11
Table 1.5 Estimated breakdown of manufacturing jobs 1-11
Table 2.1 Major residential schemes undertaken by different organizations 2-2
Table 2.2 Major industrial sites undertaken by the Government 2-6
Table 3.1 The concerned utility departments/ organizations 3-13
Table 3.2 Data of existing status of water supply facilities provided by CWASA up-to January 2007 3-13
Table 3.3 Status of water supply (existing & future) in CCC area 3-13
Table 3.4 Future development project of CWASA 3-15
Table 3.5 Existing gas connections to the consumers in Chittagong area 3-16
Table 3.6 Length of gas pipeline in the Chittagong area 3-16
Table 3.7 List of Sub-stations which are in operation under CMMP area 3-19
Table 3.8 List of Length of 132/kV Transmission Lines under CMMP area 3-21
Table 3.9 Types of Consumers and Unit Rates 3-21
Table 3.10 Summary of proposal for Implementation of New Sub-station within the next 5 years 3-22
Table 3.11 Capacity of telephone lines in Chittagong City Area 3-22
Table 3.12 Chittagong Multi-exchange optical Fiber Cable Link, AKTEL 3-24
Table 3.13 KTI 3-24
Table 3.14 Location of existing fire services within CMMP area and fire fighting equipments 3-25
Table 4.1 Existing land use features of DPZ-01 4-4
Table 4.2 Existing land use features of DPZ-02 4-18
Table 4.3 Existing land use features of DPZ-03 4-32
Table 4.4 Existing land use features of DPZ-04 4-52
Table 4.5 Existing land use features of DPZ-05 4-66
Table 4.6 Existing land use features of DPZ-06 4-83
Table 4.7 Existing land use features of DPZ-07 4-96
Table 4.8 Existing community facilities of DPZ-07 4-98
Table 4.9 Proposed land use features of DPZ-07 4-101
Table 4.10 Existing land use features of DPZ-08 4-106
Table 4.11 Existing community facilities of DPZ-08 4-108
Table 4.12 Proposed land use features of DPZ-08 4-112
Table 4.13 Existing land use features of DPZ-09 4-116
Table 4.14 Existing community facilities of DPZ-09 4-118
Table 4.15 Existing land use features of DPZ-10 4-124

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 Table 4.16 Existing community facilities of DPZ-10 4-126
Table 4.17 Proposed land use features of DPZ-10 4-128
Table 4.18 Existing land use features of DPZ-11 4-132
Table 4.19 Existing community facilities of DPZ-11 4-134
Table 4.20 Proposed land use features of DPZ-11 4-136
Table 4.21 Existing land use features of DPZ-12 4-140
Table 4.22 Proposed land use features of DPZ-12 4-144
Table 5.1 Project wise implementation responsibility and possible sources of fund 5-5
Table 7.1 Phasing of Development Proposals 7-2

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Figure 1.1 Structure plan area and study area (Surveyed Area) 1-2
Figure 1.2 Planning area and only surveyed area 1-6
Figure 1.3 Location of 12 DPZs within the planning area 1-8
Figure 2.1 Major industrial sites, airport and sea port 2-5
Figure 2.2 Sites and buildings required to be preserved
for cultural and heritage point of view 2-12
Figure 3.1 Existing canal/khal rehabilitation and protection 3-4
Figure 3.2 Location map of existing water treatment plant and deep tube-well 3-14
Figure 3.3 Location map of existing gas supply network 3-17
Figure 3.4 Location of existing electricity supply sub-station 3-20
Figure 3.5 Location map of existing telephone exchange 3-23
Figure 3.6 Existing hilly areas need protection and enhancement 3-28
Figure 4.1 Existing land use map of DPZ – 01 (Patenga-Halishahar) 4-5
Figure 4.2 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 01 (Patenga-Halishahar) 4-9
Figure 4.3 Existing land use map of DPZ – 02 (Agrabad-Kattali) 4-19
Figure 4.4 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 02 (Agrabad-Kattali) 4-23
Figure 4.5 Existing land use map of DPZ – 03 (Sadarghat-Chawk Bazaar) 4-33
Figure 4.6 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 03 (Sadarghat-Chawk Bazaar) 4-41
Figure 4.7 Existing land use map of DPZ – 04 (Bakalia-Chandgaon) 4-53
Figure 4.8 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 04 (Bakalia-Chandgaon) 4-59
Figure 4.9 Existing land use map of DPZ – 05 (Lalkhan Bazaar-Pahartali) 4-67
Figure 4.10 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 05 (Lalkhan Bazaar-Pahartali) 4-75
Figure 4.11 Existing land use map of DPZ – 06 (Panchlaish-Baizid) 4-85
Figure 4.12 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 06 (Panchlaish-Baizid) 4-91
Figure 4.13 Existing land use map of DPZ – 07 (Silimpur-Kumira) 4-97
Figure 4.14 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 07 (Silimpur-Kumira) 4-103
Figure 4.15 Existing land use map of DPZ – 08 (Hathazari-Raozan) 4-107
Figure 4.16 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 08 (Hathazari-Raozan) 4-111
Figure 4.17 Existing land use map of DPZ – 09 (Kulgaon-Halda) 4-117
Figure 4.18 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 09 (Kulgaon-Halda) 4-121
Figure 4.19 Existing land use map of DPZ – 10 (Madunaghat-CUET) 4-125
Figure 4.20 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 10 (Madunaghat-CUET) 4-129
Figure 4.21 Existing land use map of DPZ – 11 (Boalkhali-Patiya) 4-133
Figure 4.22 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 11 (Boalkhali-Patiya) 4-137
Figure 4.23 Existing land use map of DPZ – 12 (Anwara-Karnaphuli) 4-141
Figure 4.24 Proposed land use plan of DPZ – 12 (Anwara-Karnaphuli) 4-145

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 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

AUW : Asian University for Women

BBS : Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
BDR : Bangladesh Rifles
BIWTA : Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority
BR : Bangladesh Railway
BS : Bangladesh Survey
BSCIC : Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation
BWDB : Bangladesh Water Development Board
C/A : Commercial Area
CBD : Central Business District
CBO : Community Based Organization
CCC : Chittagong City Corporation
CDA : Chittagong Development Authority
CPAR : Chittagong Port Access Road
CDAP : Chittagong Detailed Area Plan
CEPZ : Chittagong Export Processing Zone
CH : Culture and Heritage
CMCH : Chittagong Medical College Hospital
CMMP : Chittagong Metropolitan Master Plan
CMP : Chittagong Master Plan
CNFEA : Census of Non Farm Economic Activities
CNG (3-15) : Conversion Natural Gas
COM : Commercial
COMM : Community Facility
CPA : Chittagong Port Authority
CRB : Central Railway Building
CUET : Chittagong University of Engineering Technology
CUFL : Chittagong Urea-Fertilizer Ltd.
CWASA : Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
DAP : Detailed Area Plan
DC : Deputy Commissioner
DP : Development Promotion
DPZ : Detailed Planning Zone
DT : Dhaka Trunk
ECN : Economy
ECNEC : Executive Committee of National Economic Council
EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment
EN : Environmental Protection/Enhancement
ENV : Environmental Quality
EPZ : Export Processing Zone
EW : East-West

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FCD : Flood Control and Drainage
Ft. : Feet
GDP : Gross Domestic Product
GEM : General Electric Manufacturing
GIS : Geographical Information System
GN : Guidance Note
GoB : Government of Bangladesh
Govt. : Government
GP : General Policy
H : Hill
Ha : Hectare
HH : Household
HI : High Income
HIG : High Income Group
HOU : Housing
HS : Housing Society
I/A : Industrial Area
INF : Infrastructure Services
IT : Information Technology
IWT : Inland Water Transport
JBIC : Japan Bank for International Cooperation
KAFCO : Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company
KEPZ : Karnaphuli Export Processing Zone
KEPZ : Korean Export Processing Zone
Km. : Kilometer
KV : Kilo Volt
LGRD : Local Government and Rural Development
LI : Low Income
LIG : Low Income Group
LR : Land Readjustment
MI : Middle Income
MIG : Middle Income Group
MRT : Mass Rapid Transit
MSIP : Multi-Sectoral Investment Programme
MU : Mixed Use
NGO : Non Government Organization
NH : National Housing
NHA : National Housing Authority
NMCT : New Mooring Container Terminal
NMT : Non Motorized Transport
No. : Number
NOC : No Objection Certificate
NS : North-South
PC : Port Connecting

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Pic. : Picture
Pop. : Population
PRS : Prestige Projects
PRSP : Poverty Reduction Strategy Plan
PWD : Public works Department
R/A : Residential Area
REHAB : Real Estate Housing Association of Bangladesh
RLD : Rural Land Development
RO : Recreation, Leisure and Open Space
ROW : Right of Way
RS : Revenue Survey
SAL : Society of Arts and Literature
SCA : Special Commercial Area
SDS : Special Development Strategy
Sq. Ft. : Square Feet
Sq. Km. : Square Kilometer
Sq. m. : Square Meter
Sq. Mile : Square Mile
SMA : Statistical Metropolitan Area
SP : Structure Plan
SSC : Secondary School Certificate
Stn. : Transport
T&T : Telephone and Telegram
TI : Technical Institute
Tk. : Taka
TOR : Terms of Reference
UDD : Urban Development Directorate
UDP : Urban Development Plan
ULD : Urban Land Development
UNCHS : United Nations Centre for Human Settlements
UNDP : United Nations Development Programme
WASA : Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
WTP : Water Treatment Plant

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