Comparative Analysis Between Human Geographic Condition of Different Chronological Periods in Dhaka
Comparative analysis between human geographic condition of different chronological periods in Dhaka
Searching scopes to reconnect the lost relations
GROUP 11 STUDENT NO 0501010 0501022
Course title SEMINAR Course number ARCH 522
Course tutor PROF. DR. SHAHIDUL AMEEN PROF DR ZEBUN NASREEN AHMED ZAKIUL ISLAM
Seminar outline
1. Abstract 2. Introduction 2.1 Literature review 2.2 Objective and purpose 2.3 Methodology 3. Human geography 3.1 Definition 3.2 Elements of human geography 4. Human geography of Dhaka 4.1 Dhaka- a geopolitical unit 4.2 Chronological evolution of Dhaka 4.3 Situation of human geography in different periods 4.3.1 In medieval period 4.3.2 In colonial period 4.3.3 In contemporary Dhaka 5. Observations and findings 5.1 Catalysts 5.1.1 urban functions 5.1.2 spatial pattern 5.2 Prediction of the future 6. Discussion 6.1 Regenerating the catalysts 7. Conclusion
1 Abstract
Dhaka is the 9th largest populous city of the world and the city under our lenses. This city has got a marvelous history of integrating the basic elements of human geography. We have analyzed the catalytic factors i.e. urban functions and spatial pattern of this city in different chronological period that is during medieval, colonial and contemporary period. Dhaka as a medieval metropolitan city reached its highest peak, in consideration of its extent, infrastructural development and trade functions, under the Mughal ‘subahdars’. Situated on the water route, Dhaka could promote both internal and external trade and thus rose into prominence as a center for trade and commerce. During this period, urban functions and spatial pattern created scopes to connect individual human being with his neighborhood, community and culture. In the colonial period the integration continued, except during 1765 till1905. As the capital was shifted from Dhaka to Murshidabad, the scope of urban functions declined. After partition, tidal force of population caused mass expansion of Dhaka.
Searching scopes to reconnect the lost relations
GROUP 11 STUDENT NO 0501010 0501022
Course title SEMINAR Course number ARCH 522
Course tutor PROF. DR. SHAHIDUL AMEEN PROF DR ZEBUN NASREEN AHMED ZAKIUL ISLAM
Seminar outline
1. Abstract 2. Introduction 2.1 Literature review 2.2 Objective and purpose 2.3 Methodology 3. Human geography 3.1 Definition 3.2 Elements of human geography 4. Human geography of Dhaka 4.1 Dhaka- a geopolitical unit 4.2 Chronological evolution of Dhaka 4.3 Situation of human geography in different periods 4.3.1 In medieval period 4.3.2 In colonial period 4.3.3 In contemporary Dhaka 5. Observations and findings 5.1 Catalysts 5.1.1 urban functions 5.1.2 spatial pattern 5.2 Prediction of the future 6. Discussion 6.1 Regenerating the catalysts 7. Conclusion
1 Abstract
Dhaka is the 9th largest populous city of the world and the city under our lenses. This city has got a marvelous history of integrating the basic elements of human geography. We have analyzed the catalytic factors i.e. urban functions and spatial pattern of this city in different chronological period that is during medieval, colonial and contemporary period. Dhaka as a medieval metropolitan city reached its highest peak, in consideration of its extent, infrastructural development and trade functions, under the Mughal ‘subahdars’. Situated on the water route, Dhaka could promote both internal and external trade and thus rose into prominence as a center for trade and commerce. During this period, urban functions and spatial pattern created scopes to connect individual human being with his neighborhood, community and culture. In the colonial period the integration continued, except during 1765 till1905. As the capital was shifted from Dhaka to Murshidabad, the scope of urban functions declined. After partition, tidal force of population caused mass expansion of Dhaka.
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