Threats on the Existing Lakes/ Water Bodies in Dhaka
Ishrat Islam (PhD) Associate Professor Department of Urban and Regional Planning Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology September 26, 2012

“The ‘environment’ is where we live; and development is what we all do in attempting to improve our lot within that abode. The two are inseparable.”

• Our Common Future
• The World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED)

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CONTENT

Brief Introduction to Dhaka Value of Wetlands of Dhaka Threats on Water Bodies of Dhaka Dhaka: Planning & Development Control Prospects and Constraints

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Introduction to Dhaka
 9th largest mega City with growth rate 4.2%  Area :1528 sq.km  The area of Dhaka expanded 17.88 times from 1951. And population had increased 25.09 folds. Climate change Impact (i) Floods/ drainage congestion (ii) Heat stress
Dhaka Metro Area

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Why Water Bodies Like Lakes Flood Flow Zones Retention Areas are Valuable???

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Total Economic Value of Wetland
Use Value
Direct Use Value Non-renewable/ Irreversible i.e. land filling Renewable/ Managed Reduce Flood damage Storm water retention Improve water Quality Air quality Recreation /education Livelihood low income Future personal recreation Future generation to enjoy nature Indirect Use Value Option Value

Non-use Value
Bequest Value

Agriculture Fishing Natural Drainage Transport Active Recreation

Existence Value i.e Preserving