The real cost of a "ready" flat versus an under-construction one
Banks now expect 20–30% down. Here is what that means in taka, and how buyers in Dhaka are actually closing the gap in 2026.
SISadia Islam6 Oct 20254 min read6,396 views
The real cost of a "ready" flat versus an under-construction one
Prices in Bangladesh's largest cities moved unevenly through the last four quarters, and the headline average hides most of what matters to an individual buyer.
What the numbers say
Across the prime Dhaka corridor — Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara — asking prices per square foot held steady while transaction volume fell. In the mid tier, Dhanmondi and Uttara saw the opposite: more deals closing, at slightly softer prices.