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Even the law can’t protect Dhaka’s heritage!

This daily reported on the rampant encroachment on ancient structures in Old Dhaka earlier this year, while the conservation organisation Urban Study Group (USG) alerted police in July of how parts of Boro Katra were being demolished. Yet, the historically significant site is being turned into rubble by its "owner," Ali Hossain of Holding 15, Boro Katra Lane.

Redevelopment boom is erasing Seoul’s heritage

The arcade let similar businesses like hers to be in close proximity of each other, helping forge a close community and business network. Having run her business for nearly 40 years, she said the closure of her shop would mean many job losses.