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This research aims to analyze the market situation of low-rise semipermanent housing in Dhaka's mixed-use areas.

Market Analysis of Semipermanent Housing in Urban Mixed-Use Residential Areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Case Study

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Market analysis reveals affordability issues in semipermanent housing for low-income residents in Dhaka, suggesting integration into urban planning.

This research aims to analyze the market situation of low-rise semipermanent housing in Dhaka's mixed-use areas.
Questionnaire surveys of tenants
Semistructured interviews with owners
Descriptive statistical analysis
Thematic analysis of qualitative data
Most tenants live in shared rooms with higher single occupancy than familial structures.
78% of tenants find housing unaffordable despite perceived low rent.
Average unit size is about 9.48 m2 with 2.68 persons per room, indicating high occupancy rates.
Highlights contradictions between perceived affordability and actual rent burdens.

Alhamoudi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Market analysis reveals affordability issues in semipermanent housing for low-income residents in Dhaka, suggesting integration into urban planning.