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Posts by: Rahim Ahmed

Living in Uttara — honest review after 5 years

I've been living in Uttara Sector 7 for 5 years now and here's my honest review:Pros:Relatively planned area with wide roadsGood schools (Scholastica, Maple Leaf)Close…

Rahim Ahmed 3 weeks ago 14 replies 268 Area Reviews #living #review #uttara

How much should I budget for registration and transfer costs?

I'm buying a flat for 85 lakhs. Besides the purchase price, what are the additional costs I should budget for? Registration fees, stamp duty, lawyer…

Rahim Ahmed 1 month ago 7 replies 337 Buying & Selling Tips #buying #costs #registration

Recommended interior designers in Dhaka?

I just bought a new apartment and want to get it professionally designed before moving in. Budget is around 8-10 lakhs for a 1500 sqft…

Rahim Ahmed 1 month ago 6 replies 362 Home Improvement #dhaka #interior-design #recommendation

First-time buyer checklist — what you need before signing

After buying my first apartment last year, I learned a lot of things the hard way. Here's my checklist for first-time buyers:Verify the land ownership…

Rahim Ahmed 2 months ago 6 replies 453 Buying & Selling Tips #buying #checklist #first-time

Banani — still worth the premium?

Banani used to be THE place to live in Dhaka. But lately it seems overcrowded and overpriced. A basic 1500 sqft flat is going for…

Rahim Ahmed 2 months ago 5 replies 86 Area Reviews #banani #review #value

Current land prices per katha in Dhaka — 2026 update

Here are the approximate land prices per katha I've seen recently in different areas of Dhaka:Gulshan: 12-18 croreBanani: 10-15 croreDhanmondi: 8-14 croreUttara: 1.5-4 crore (varies…

Rahim Ahmed 2 months ago 8 replies 331 Price & Market Trends #2026 #dhaka #land

Apartment price per sqft — what's reasonable in 2026?

I'm trying to understand if the apartments I'm looking at are fairly priced. What's a reasonable price per sqft in 2026 for different areas?From my…

Rahim Ahmed 2 months ago 6 replies 320 Price & Market Trends #apartment #prices #sqft

Mirpur — affordable living but at what cost?

Mirpur is one of the most affordable areas in Dhaka for apartments. But the traffic situation is terrible and the roads are narrow. I currently…

Rahim Ahmed 2 months ago 6 replies 234 Area Reviews #affordable #commute #mirpur