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WASA land development plan in Gulshan draws scrutiny
Questions have emerged over a proposal to develop a 114-katha plot owned by the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority in Gulshan, raising concerns about the project's rationale and implementation.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Concerns have surfaced regarding plans to develop a significant tract of land held by the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) in Gulshan, one of Dhaka's most densely developed neighborhoods. The proposed project involves 114 kathas of land currently owned by the water utility, sparking debate among stakeholders about the appropriateness and necessity of the development scheme.
The initiative has prompted questions about WASA's strategic objectives in undertaking the commercial or residential development of the urban property. Critics and observers have raised issues concerning whether the project aligns with the authority's core mandate of providing water and sanitation services to the capital's residents, or if the land might be better utilised to support those functions.
Details regarding the proposed development's scope, timeline, and expected outcomes remain limited. The project's emergence has underscored broader questions about land use priorities for government agencies operating in Dhaka's premium residential areas, where property values have surged in recent years.
Stakeholders, including community members and urban development experts, have called for greater transparency regarding the project's feasibility study, financial projections, and potential impact on WASA's operational capacity. The development plan is expected to undergo further review before any formal approval or implementation decisions are made.