March 2020 | Page 2 of 4 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

Bproperty After Hours March 23, 2020

Techven Matin Heights: Spacious Apartments in Bashabo

Reading Time: 3 minutes The demand for property in Dhaka is ever growing. And prices are also on the up. Many people cannot find properties to purchase in convenient locations in Dhaka. Bashabo is one such area. And in this area, Bproperty has a fantastic project – Techven Matin Heights. Built by Techven Properties Ltd on 6.78 Katha land, the 9 storied building offers all the amenities for living a modern life. So let’s take a look at this marvelous project!. PROJECT OVERVIEW Built on 6.78 Katha of land, the building is located on Banasree Project Mor, Bashabo. Below are the details of this project. Project Name TECHVEN MATIN HEIGHTS Developed By TechVen Properties Ltd Project Address Banasree Project Mor, Basabo, Dhaka Project Classification Residential Number of Buildings 1 Land Area 6.78 Katha Total Floors G + 8 Project Facing North, West Entrance Road Size 30 ft Total Units 16 Unit Sizes 1550 sq…

My Home March 22, 2020

Ideas for designing your studio apartment

Reading Time: 4 minutes While it may certainly seem challenging to design a large area, that doesn’t mean designing a small area is not. There are tricky challenges when it comes to designing your studio apartment. How do you fit your kitchen, bedroom, living room into one single space? Designing a studio apartment requires a bit more ingenuity and planning carelessly can get cluttery real fast. Just because your apartment’s carpet area is not sizable, doesn’t mean it has to look like a tiny dorm room. However, with our 5 ingenious studio apartment design ideas, the task of designing a studio apartment can be simple. Accent Wall to Add Drama Designating an accent wall is one of the simplest ways to create an impact in your space. This is also an inexpensive way to add drama to your room. In a small space such as a studio apartment, accent walls can draw attention. This…

Tips March 21, 2020

How to Create a Water Efficient Home For a Sustainable Future

Reading Time: 4 minutes In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the first category that needs to be fulfilled is our Physiological needs. These are the basic things that we need for survival, including air, water, food, and shelter. From this, we can infer that water is necessary for sustaining life on planet earth. Not only humans but all other creatures on this planet need water to survive. It’s an essential part of our ecosystem. Although water is abundant and a renewable resource, its availability is not spread equally across the globe. Many places in the world suffer from water scarcity, including global cities such as Cape Town in South Africa and… even Dhaka isn’t exempt from this, with many areas affected by water crises. This is why today we will be laying out steps for creating a water efficient home. RAINWATER HARVESTING It is one of the most ancient practices when it comes to water…

Trends March 20, 2020

The Very Best Of Open Architectural Design Competition in Dhaka

Reading Time: 6 minutes The Open Architectural Design Competition Competition was organized by the University of Dhaka in association with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh, on March 15-16 and 18. The competition was held to design a landmark monument for the event entitled: “Construction of Landmark Monument: Celebrating 100 Years’ of the University of Dhaka and Golden Jubilee of Independence of Bangladesh” at Mall area, University of Dhaka. The monument will represent the struggle for freedom and the journey for the pursuit of knowledge of the University of Dhaka for 100 years. Out of 56 submissions, 8 designs had been selected, ranging from top 3 to the five honorable mentions amongst them. Here we are featuring the top 3 designs of the competition. We will also be featuring one of the honorable mentions that have been selected by the jury board of architects. “Rustling Of Leaves” by niinArchitects The “Rustling Of Leaves ‘ is…

Pulse March 19, 2020

Public Transportation in Dhaka

Reading Time: 5 minutes Jam-packed Dhaka city is the boogaloo of vehicles. The variegated transportation in Dhaka is the uniqueness of the town. The transportation facilities and options in Dhaka are beyond imagination. Every day, millions of people commute on the road. They choose multiple different modes of transportation. Any method of transportation is also very cheap and well affordable. A hundred years back, Dhaka city was full of horse carriages. But at present, multiple options are available. With various options for transport, let us know about the exclusivity of these vehicles that carry you to places. Rickshaw Rickshaw rides are of everlasting pleasure. It is still one of the most convenient forms of transportation for short-range travels. Since rickshaws are unavailable on highways, they are used to travel on alternate roads and lanes. There are thousands of rickshaws in all the areas of Dhaka that carry passengers from one place to another. The…

Trends March 18, 2020

Spend A Beautiful Day in Dhanmondi

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dhanmondi has appeared to be one of the most important areas and a cultural center of Dhaka in the last few decades. Being a commercially important area, this place has also gained its popularity for its unique and exclusive housing facilities. It is a place packed with entertainment. Foods, movies, theatres, libraries, cultural organizations, coffee shops, sports, gym all are in a single place. The concrete buildings here perfectly coexist with the natural beauty of the Dhanmondi lake and its lush green surroundings. Let’s explore and find out the things to do in Dhanmondi. Food and Restaurant Dhanmondi is famous for all kinds of foods. Ranging from local cuisine to fast food – everything’s better here. From Satmasjid Road to Jigatala, you can find hundreds of restaurants. If you want to have the mouthwatering taste of Kacchi, Khichuri or Pizza, you’ll find it all here. That means if you decide…

Pulse March 17, 2020

Top Budget-Friendly Resorts in Gazipur

Reading Time: 5 minutes You begin your day by preparing for work, you come back home tired. You try to spend time with your family which, sad to say, most of the time is a luxury for many of us. Then you sleep. The cycle goes on. This vicious cycle of life in Dhaka can affect your mental and physical state of being. Solution? You need to spend some quality time with your family or for yourself to recharge for the hassles of life. However, it is not always feasible to spend long vacations in the countryside or overseas locations due to various restrictions imposed on us by jobs or schools or budgets, etc. This is where you can get benefited from all the amazing resorts that have evolved over time in Gazipur. To that end, here are the top budget-friendly resorts in Gazipur that we think are the best getaways for you. Jol…

Bproperty After Hours March 16, 2020

Tahsia Manjil – Your Tongi Home

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dhaka city is growing. In the past few decades, the city has been expanding at an extremely rapid pace, which is seldom seen in similar cities worldwide. And with this expansion, Dhaka has started to assimilate the areas surrounding it. Which is why Tongi has started to gain importance. Situated on the banks of the Turag River, the city, although not part of Dhaka city proper, is considered to be an extension of Dhaka because of the commercial activity and industry which ties it to the city. And how can such an area not be covered by Bproperty’s best in class services? If you are looking for residential or commercial plots and apartments in Tongi, Bproperty has got you covered! One such residential project being exclusively marketed by Bproperty, adjacent to College Gate, is Tahsia Manjil. The project offers flats of multiple sizes with affordable pricing in an amazing neighborhood.…

My Home March 15, 2020

Cozy Balconies: A Guide to Making Your Place of Zen

Reading Time: 5 minutes We live inside brick homes bereft of fresh air and sunlight. After all, our homes are there to protect us from the harsh forces of mother nature. That is a small sacrifice that we make. But wait! There is one place where we can breathe and bask in the sun without leaving the comforts of our homes – our balconies. And they come in all shapes and sizes. No matter how big or small your balcony is, it is important that you turn it into your own little piece of paradise. A cozy balcony where you can sit back, relax, and appreciate your surroundings; your place of zen. So how do you turn your balcony into the ideal place of relaxation? That’s where we come in! Sit back, relax, and let us show you some amazing tips for relaxing balconies. GREENERY Packing your balcony with plants and greenery will give…

Trends March 13, 2020

An Ode To The Rooftops of Dhaka

Reading Time: 6 minutes Not too long ago, our city was small, serene. Filled with open spaces, and vast greenery, the streets of Dhaka were a marvel. It was nothing like what it is today. Being the capital of the country, most of its economic activity was centered in and around Dhaka. It’s the economic heart of Bangladesh after all. With an uptick in the country’s fortunes came a rapid real estate boom in the capital with an ensuing expansion of the borders of the city. A utopia was promised, with lush greenery and wide-open spaces for the citizens to roam around in. At least that was the plan. The demands of a growing population and commercial hubs were prioritized over proper residential planning of the city. Parks and playgrounds became an afterthought. Front yards and gardening space for residents became nonexistent. Large skyscrapers were being built by the dozen. High-density housing areas sprung…