Supplements

Integrity the key to safe construction

In 1905, construction began of a palatial house in Dhaka. That resplendent Mughal architecture-style building today is known as Bangabhaban, the official residence and principal workplace of the president of Bangladesh.

‘We have a long way to go to ensure construction of buildings which satisfy all the requirements of the National Building Code’

How has the quality of construction evolved in Bangladesh over the years?

‘We have good standards, but we don’t follow those’

Advantages of alternative materials over conventional clay burn bricks

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