Description
Integrated Development of Hatirjheel Area Including Begunbari Khal (canal)” is a Wetland restoration project that explores the possibility of reintroducing the water edge elements into the city, which were in its spirits at the beginning when Dhaka city started its journey on the edge of Buriganga River. It intends to act as a bridge between the densely developed old part of city on the South and the new organized North part of the city. Spreading over 311 acres, this project has endeavored towards improving connectivity between major urban corridors as well as acting as a retention pond to mitigate the flash flood-prone densely populated part of the area.
The realization of the integrated Hatirjheel project is a result of an urban movement for six years. This project was at the forefront of issues regarding the social and urban improvement of the locality. The development of Hatirjheel area was carried out by developing the Jheel ( water body) and constructions of above-grade overpasses and at-grade waterside roadway, reclaimed waterways, circular bus bays, vehicular parking spaces, etc.
Once a symbol of environmental degradation, Hatirjheel now symbolizes a remarkable example of environmental restoration. Successful implementation of this project inspires to restore other moribund water bodies in the city and transforms this overbuilt capital into a ‘floating city," which was its legacy.
