The largest Project Model Township in the country is Purbachol new town. The Project area comprises of about 6150 acres land located in between the Shitalakhya and the Balu River at Rupgonj thana of Narayangonj district and at Kaligonj Thana of Gazipur district, in the north-eastern side of Dhaka. The city will be connected with 8(eight) lane wide expressway from the Airport Road/Pragati swarani crossing. The distance is only 6.8 km. RAJUK aims to plan and develop the area as self-contained New Township with all modern facilities and opportunities. 38.74% land used for Residential, 25.9% for Road, 6.41% for Administrative and Commercial, 3.2% for Institution and Industrial Park, 6.6% for Urban Green and Open spaces, 7.1% for Lakes and canals, 2.5% for sports, 6% for Education, Health and Social.
Nowadays, it’s been an attraction for the resident of the Dhaka city. As there is wanting of natural serene and fresh air for city people, so they found this place perfect for their mental refreshment and relaxation. City inhabitants are enjoying a lot in this place since; they are getting lakes, food shops, Fresh groceries & Fish etc. On the lake, they can ride a boat and can hire it for hours and can roam the lake as long as they want. Also, there are lots of food shops for street food as well as traditional foods. People can enjoy eating fresh fish fry here. Eye sighting catkin row can be visible on the lakeside. So in a busy and tedious city environment, it’s been an excellent recreational site for natural and scenic beauty lovers.
Purbachol town mostly became crowded in the evening and on weekends. However, Development of lakes, canals, internal road, drains and installation of street lamps were underway. The Rajuk official said once the project is completed, it would facilitate trade and commerce and create jobs.
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