Reviving The Traditional Trade Culture of Khatunganj, Chattogram

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Reviving The Traditional Trade Culture of Khatunganj, Chattogram

Architecture | Educational | Project | Urban |

| 20 Feb, 2025 | | Total Views: 292 |

Student Name:	Md Sadman Chowdhury Apurba
Year:	2024
Studio:	X (Thesis)
Institute:	Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Studio Teachers:	Prof. Dr. Farida Nilufar, Dr. Maher Niger, Ar. Zishan Fuad Chowdhury, Ar. Ishrat Momtaz Badhan & Dr. Ayasha Siddiqua (Supervisor)
Typology:	Urban
Height:	60 ft
Land Area:	30 acre
Build Area:	30 acre
Location:	Khatunganj, Chattogram

Historically, Khatunganj old street has been a crucial hub for import and export activities in the country. This market has played a vital role in the distribution of food and other goods throughout Bangladesh, serving as a central point for trade.

Khatunganj is indeed the biggest consumer wholesale market in Bangladesh, situated on the banks of the Karnaphuli River along the Chaktai Canal. Historically, Khatunganj old street has been a crucial hub for import and export activities in the country. This market has played a vital role in the distribution of food and other goods throughout Bangladesh, serving as a central point for trade.

Location & Trade History © Md Sadman Chowdhury Apurba | AUST

Canal Morphology © Md Sadman Chowdhury Apurba | AUST

Historical Timeline © Md Sadman Chowdhury Apurba | AUST

CONCEPT: RESSURECTION

Breathing new life into it’s historical roots by spreading economical line.

PITAMBAR SHAH: The undying legacy of a 19th century herd store. It is not just a shop, rather a living museum telling the story of the last 200 years of trade and traditional medical care in the port city.

Concept, Existing Plan & Trade Flow © Md Sadman Chowdhury Apurba | AUST

Pitambar Shah is a famous herb store in the whole country that has been running the 18th century

It is said about pitambar shah that there is nothing that cannot be found in this shop even Tiger’s milk is available at pitambar. Everyday many customers from different parts of the country come to this shop to buy various herbs, tea, ayurvedic items or daily necessities. For retrofitting the façade of the shop is treated outside without obstructing the internal operations and setting spaces are arranged there to complement or serve.