Urban Transformation through River Restoration Model: An Empirical Analysis on the Buriganga in Bangladesh

The purpose of the study is to develop comprehensive sustainable river restoration model in the process of urban transformation to ensure clean water supply, get rid of environment pollution, take prompt action against river encroachment and develop alternative river transportation channel to solve the problem of traffic jam in Dhaka city. The research is mainly based on primary data generated from interview to environmentalists and engineers. It has been evidenced from the study that mega projects of government regarding restoration of the river Buriganga have been failed significantly where a sustainable solution is urgent need. The paper suggested that the proposed comprehensive river restoration model should be implemented by Bangladesh Army for successful project implementation. The study will support policy makers to design a clean and healthy city from a polluted city through cost effective transformation process.