The Five Most Affordable Suburbs for Flat Sales in Dhaka

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Welcome to BestBari’s Guide to the Five Most Affordable Suburbs for Flat Sales in Dhaka. In our previous article, The Buyer’s Guide to Guide to Flat Sales in Dhaka, we mentioned that Dhaka has become one of the fast-growing cities in South Asia and the prices and demand for flat sales in Dhaka are soaring given the city’s significant population growth and increase in the rising level of income. 

As a result, the rapid growth and surge in Dhaka flat price has have had it more challenging for new home buyers to enter the Dhaka real estate market. However, there are still some pockets of growth in well placed locations around Dhaka, that are still relatively affordable. In this guide, the BestBari team presents several good-quality and value suburbs, that are reasonably priced for potential home buyers to consider researching thier perfect flat for sale in Dhaka.

5. Rampura

Starting the list at number five, we have the vibrant region of Rampura. Originally the home of Bangladesh Television, Rampura is an administrative unit of Dhaka. Despite Rampura’s densely populated area, there is still plenty of vibrancy with many markets, shops, and streets with crowds of energetic people.

Rampura is also well connected to other parts of Dhaka and public transport is widely accessible Rampura borders Gulshan, Badda and Motijheel. Rampura is a good choice to get started on the property ladder for those thinking about their first investment property in Dhaka due to Rampura’s affordable flat prices in Dhaka. 

4. Mohakhali

Coming in fourth place is none other than Mohakhali, Mohakhali is full of energy and vibrancy and is also a central hub of commercial activity. The region has become one of Dhaka’s most sought-after suburbs.

Mohakhali hosts a diverse range of people and has access to essential medical and educational centres as well as shopping malls and restaurants. For example, Mohakhali includes some of Dhaka’s most prestigious universities such as Brac University and International Standard University (ISU). It is also the home to the largest bus terminal in Dhaka, making public transportation convenient for locals to get by.

3. Motijheel

If you enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life, you will like the third suburb on the list, which is Motijheel, considered as Dhaka’s very own metropolis. Motijheel has the largest central business district and commercial hub in Dhaka and arguably the largest in Bangladesh. In Motijheel, you can find all different types of businesses from sectors ranging from financial services to news and media.

Motijheel is home to some the highest buildings in the country as well as the Dhaka Stock Exchange and the iconic Shapla in Shapla Square, the central location where Dhaka’s major roads converge. Although it’s not necessarily the perfect place to raise a young family, Motijheel it is an ideal location for young executives working in corporate or finance and enjoy the fast-moving city life in the country’s most famous commercial hub and central business district.

2. Mirpur

For the runner’s up we have the one and only, Mirpur district. Mirpur is one of the busiest and most popular locations in Dhaka and known for its diversity and tourist sites, such as the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh National Zoo and National Botanical Gardens of Bangladesh.

Mirpur’s infrastructure and property development is booming, and the region has become very busy destination with plenty of businesses, restaurants and access to public transport. Many start-ups in Dhaka are even popping up in Mirpur due to the relative low-cost of rent and connectivity to the rest of Dhaka. Even though there is an abundance of businesses and residential properties in Mirpur, Dhaka flat prices in Mirpur are reasonably priced and attainable.

1. Uttara

The winner of our list for the best value suburb in Dhaka goes to our most beloved Uttara. Uttara is by far one of the best planned cities and a desirable suburb to live in Dhaka. In Uttara you can find Dhaka flats sales ranging from luxury apartments to standard flats. 

Uttara hosts some of Dhaka’s top-notch educational and healthcare institutions in Dhaka. There are also many offices, shopping malls and restaurants in the commercial zones. Parks and playgrounds are plentiful in region, which is why Uttara is ideal for middle to upper-middle class families who want to be away from the hustle and bustle of other the busier parts of Dhaka city. 

The BestBari team, unfortunately could not mention all of the nice and affordable suburbs of Dhaka, so a brief honourable mention goes to Badda. Formed in 1998, Badda is one of Dhaka’s fastest growing suburbs. The good news for Dhaka property buyers is that Badda remains relatively affordable for Dhaka flat sales but the prices are rising due to the sheer demand in the area. 

If you enjoyed reading this guide, you may like to read our high-quality suburb guides in order to research and compare, which suburb in Dhaka best suits your needs and budget. On behalf of BestBari we wish you the best of luck with your purchasing your dream flat for sale in Dhaka. 

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