Adil Mohammed Khan
Dr Adil Mohammed Khan is a faculty member at the Urban and Regional Planning department of Jahangirnagar University.
An urban breaking point we can no longer ignore
25 January 2026
Bangladesh is currently grappling with the severe consequences of unplanned urbanisation. Key metropolitan hubs—including Dhaka, Chattogram, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Mymensingh, and Cumilla—have expanded in a manner that is increasingly unsustainable for both people and the environment.
25 January 2026
Reversing the decline of Dhaka's canals
8 July 2025
Any flood flow and sub-flood flow zones must be protected.
8 July 2025
Decentralisation is key to sustainable urban growth
25 February 2025
Decentralising development is crucial for achieving balanced and sustainable urban growth in Bangladesh.
25 February 2025
Republished / What if an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits Dhaka?
18 September 2023
Are we planning our cities, buildings, and infrastructure in a way that would make the capital safe for our lives and properties?
18 September 2023
DAP: The high stakes of high-rise buildings
25 December 2022
Housing developers' interests are getting in the way of making Dhaka a liveable city
25 December 2022
Only balanced urbanisation can make Bangladeshi cities liveable
2 November 2022
It is clear just how overpopulated Dhaka city has become
2 November 2022