Chattogram · CDA area
Architect in Chattogram for House, Building and Interior Design
Hire an architect in Chattogram and a local interior team for hill, coastal and city plots from Khulshi to Agrabad. Get CDA approval drawings, a 3D design and up to three written quotes.
Services in Chattogram
Interior design company in Chittagong and architects under one roof
Chattogram and Chittagong are the same market. We match you with local architects and interior firms who know CDA rules, hills and coastal weather.
House design in Chattogram
Family houses and duplexes for sloped and coastal plots.
Building design in Chattogram
Apartment and commercial buildings with CDA drawings.
Interior design in Chattogram
Flat, duplex and office interiors built for humidity and salt air.
Office interior design in Chattogram
Agrabad and GEC offices, showrooms and shipping firms.
Designing for hills, reclaimed land and salt air
The local architects we match design for the ground first. That saves money on foundations and repairs later.
Areas we cover in Chattogram
Khulshi
Hilly residential area with sloped plots and retaining wall work.
Nasirabad
Established residential area with apartment redevelopment.
Panchlaish
Central residential area with larger older houses.
Agrabad
Commercial hub. Office interior and commercial fit outs.
Halishahar
Planned housing with many family buildings.
GEC and O.R. Nizam Road
Busy commercial and residential mix.
Chandgaon
Growing residential area with new apartment projects.
Patenga
Coastal area near the airport and port. Salt air affects materials.
Building and interior prices in Chattogram (2026)
| Work | Typical rate | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Residential construction | ৳1,800 to 2,500 / sq ft | Slope, retaining walls, pile depth |
| Commercial construction | ৳2,500 to 3,500 / sq ft | Spans, facade, lifts |
| Interior work | ৳900 to 4,000+ / sq ft | Finish level and brands |
Sources: 2026 market ranges published by Bangladeshi firms. Always compare written quotes.
Design inspiration and project stages
The look and quality our partner firms work to, from first drawing to finished rooms.
From plot to keys
How we work in Chattogram
Tell us your plot
Area, plot size, slope and budget.
Get three quotes
From firms working locally.
Concept and 3D
Layout and front view choices.
CDA approval
Drawing set with your land papers.
Build and interior
Construction and fit out in stages.
Why Chattogram clients choose BD House Design
Written by the BD House Design editorial team with input from the registered architects, engineers and interior firms we work with. How we research and check our pages.
Architect in Chattogram: common questions
Who approves building plans in Chattogram?
The Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) approves building plans inside its planning area, which covers the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) area and its surroundings. Outside the CDA area, the relevant pourashava or union parishad handles permission.
Can I build on a hill plot in Chattogram?
Hill cutting is restricted under the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, and cutting or reshaping a hill needs clearance from the Department of Environment. Many plots in Khulshi, Foy’s Lake and parts of Nasirabad sit on slopes, so the building has to be designed with the terrain instead of flattening it. Get a site survey and soil test first.
How much does it cost to build a house in Chattogram?
Construction costs in Chattogram are close to Dhaka, at roughly ৳1,800 to ৳2,500 per sq ft for residential buildings in 2026. Sloped sites, retaining walls and deeper foundations on reclaimed land near the port can add to this.
What should coastal buildings in Chattogram plan for?
Salt air, cyclones and heavy monsoon rain. Ask for good concrete cover over reinforcement, corrosion resistant fixings and window frames, proper roof drainage and design for the higher wind loads that BNBC 2020 sets for coastal areas.
Is it Chattogram or Chittagong?
Both refer to the same city. Chattogram is the official English spelling since 2018, but many people still search for Chittagong. Interior design companies in Chittagong and architects in Chattogram are the same market.
Guides
Guides to read before you start
Earthquake Resistant Building Design in Bangladesh
BNBC 2020 zones, soil, soft storeys, column ties and site checks.
Best House Exterior Colour Combinations for Bangladesh
Twelve palettes with colour codes, plus a paint system that lasts.
Office Fit Out Checklist for Bangladesh
Lease checks, space planning, services, budgets and timeline.
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