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Download Bangladesh Building Codes
— RAJUK, BNBC, DAP 2022–2035 & Bidhimala 2025
Explore downloadable Bangladesh building codes, RAJUK regulations, BNBC, DAP, ECPS resources, building bylaws, development authority acts, and planning guidelines curated by Studio 16 Architects for architects, engineers, developers, and property owners.
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Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC 2020)
Author: Ministry of Housing and Public Works
Year: 2020
National technical building code covering structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, seismic, accessibility, and construction standards in Bangladesh.
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DAP 2022–2035 (Detailed Area Plan) Volumn 01
Author: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Year: 2022
Strategic planning document for Dhaka Metropolitan Area including zoning, FAR control, road hierarchy, density control, environmental protection, infrastructure planning, and urban growth framework.
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DAP 2022–2035 (Detailed Area Plan) Volumn 02
Author: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Year: 2022
Strategic planning document for Dhaka Metropolitan Area including zoning, FAR control, road hierarchy, density control, environmental protection, infrastructure planning, and urban growth framework.
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DAP Amendment 2023
Author: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Year: 2023
Amendment and clarification to DAP 2022–2035 including revised planning controls, FAR provisions, and implementation adjustments.
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DAP Amendment 2025
Author: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Year: 2025
Updated amendment associated with revised Dhaka Metropolitan Building Rules 2025 and updated urban planning controls.
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Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2025
Author: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Year: 2025
Primary and latest building construction regulation for Dhaka Metropolitan Area. Includes FAR, setback, height control, STP, fire safety, environmental compliance, approval fees, and development control regulations under updated urban planning framework
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Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2008
Author: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Year: 2008
Previous benchmark building regulation widely used as fallback reference for comparison, legacy approvals, and interpretation of development rules before 2025 revision.
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Building Construction Act 1996 (Amended)
Author: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Year: 1996
Legal basis strengthening development control, authority powers, approval process, and regulatory enforcement under RAJUK and related authorities.
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Bangladesh Building Construction Act 1952
Author: Ministry of Housing and Public Works
Year: 1953
Parent legal framework governing building construction, approval authority, and regulatory enforcement in Bangladesh. Foundation law behind urban construction control system.
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Jolshiri DOHS Building Bylaws 2023
Author: Cantonment Board
Year: 2023
Building and development regulations for Jolshiri DOHS including plot development standards, setbacks, height limitations, parking, architectural control, and approval requirements.
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Cantonment Board Building Bylaws 2023
Author: Cantonment Board
Year: 2023
Revised cantonment board building regulations including updated planning control, approval requirements, and development standards for military-controlled urban areas
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Cantonment Board Building Bylaws 2020
Author: Cantonment Board
Year: 2020
Earlier development control and building regulation framework applicable for cantonment areas after the 2020 updated bylaws. Useful as fallback reference for older approvals and legacy projects
D4
Cantonment Board Building Bylaws 2011
Author: Cantonment Board
Year: 2011
Earlier development control and building regulation framework applicable for cantonment areas before the 2020 updated bylaws. Useful as fallback reference for older approvals and legacy projects
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Chittagong Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2008
Author: Chattogram Development Authority (CDA)
Year: 2008
Building construction regulation applicable within Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) jurisdiction including FAR, setbacks, height control, parking, and approval procedures for urban developments.
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Sylhet Development Act 2020
Author: Sylhet Development Authority (SDA)
Year: 2020
Draft legal framework prepared for establishing the Sylhet Development Authority (SDA) to regulate planned urban development, zoning, infrastructure, land use, and metropolitan growth management in Sylhet region. Later evolved into the Sylhet Development Authority Act 2023.
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Building Code BEPZA 2021
Author: Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)
Year: 2021
Building code and construction requirements for factories and investor-built structures within Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and BEPZA Economic Zones, including open space, fire safety, circulation, and industrial compliance requirements.
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Building Construction BEPZA 2017
Author: Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)
Year: 2017
Official Bangladesh Economic Zones (Construction of Building) Rules 2017 under the Bangladesh Economic Zones Act 2010. Covers building approval procedures, authority requirements, design submissions, and development regulations for economic zones
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Building Construction BEPZA 2012
Author: Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)
Year: 2012
Early building construction guideline for Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), covering development control, industrial building approval, structural safety, setbacks, utilities, and planning standards for economic zones in Bangladesh.
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Green, Affordable and Resilience Certification for Habitats (GreenARCH)
Author: Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI)
Year: 2024
Bangladesh's first Green, Affordable and Resilience Certification for Habitats developed by HBRI. The guideline promotes sustainable, affordable, energy-efficient, and disaster-resilient housing aligned with BNBC 2020 and national green development goals.
RAJUK Desk
FAR Calculator :
Bidhimala 2008
Free FAR Calculator 2008 for Bangladesh. Floor area ratio, ground coverage & setbacks for CDA, KDA, RDA & pourashava areas — free instant report by Studio 16 Architects.
Download Bangladesh Building Codes
Explore downloadable Bangladesh building codes, RAJUK regulations, BNBC, DAP, ECPS resources, building bylaws, development authority acts
RAJUK FAR Calculator : Bidhimala & DAP 2025
Free RAJUK FAR Calculator 2025 for Bangladesh. Calculate your Floor Area Ratio, maximum buildable area, and ground coverage for any plot in Dhaka instantly. By Studio 16 Architects.
RAJUK Masterplan Map on RS map for Dhaka
Use the interactive RAJUK Masterplan map on RS Map below to view land use zones, plot boundaries, and Detailed Area Plan (DAP) information for Dhaka.



