GIS Mapping - Kazi Jihadur Rashid

GIS Mapping Tasks

The population under the poverty line was mapped using data from 2010, illustrating the geographic distribution of poverty across different regions in Bangladesh. This map highlights areas with higher concentrations of individuals living below the poverty line, providing a visual representation of socioeconomic disparities.

The map displays the distribution of existing rooftop gardens (RTGs) and potential RTG sites across Dhaka city, highlighting areas with a high concentration of green rooftops as well as zones with bare rooftops suitable for future development. The accompanying statistics provide detailed data on the proportion of rooftops that are currently utilized for gardening versus those that remain bare, offering insights into urban greening efforts and the potential for expanding sustainable practices in the city (Islam et al., 2023).

The urban growth pattern in Dhaka city from 1990 to 2020 was mapped using urban land cover classes. The analysis highlights the significant expansion of urban areas over the 30-year period, with a clear shift from non-urban to urban land use. This map provides insights into the spatial dynamics of urbanization, illustrating areas of concentrated growth and the transformation of Dhaka’s landscape over time (Rashid et al., 2023).