This document discusses several topics related to the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, including its history, architecture, urbanization patterns, and current issues. It notes that the destruction of Dhaka started in the 19th century due to unplanned urbanization and lack of architectural preservation. It assesses the vulnerability of buildings in Dhaka's wards and finds a high vulnerability rate. Finally, it proposes a new land use zoning and riverfront design for Dhaka that incorporates water purification, tree distribution to create social spaces, and preservation of historical buildings.