Geomorphological Controls Over the Structural Growth of Chittagong City

Abstract

The present paper exposes a clear relationship of geomorphological controls over urbanization process in the city of Chittagong. The role of
topographical condition, hydrological situation, influences of drainage and other geological and tectonic effects on the urban growth,
especially on the structural spreading out of Chittagong city have been examined in the light of both the historical and environmental
perspectives in this research works. The present study facilitates to know the degree and magnitude of the physical controls over the process
of urbanization of Chittagong city. The paper also includes the study of the position of the city under applied geomorphological outline i.e.
Physiographical, topographical, tectonical and hydrological controls over the historical and existing urban growth of the city. Moreover,
the Master Plans of Chittagong city (Viz. Structural Master Plans, Urban Development Plan) considering the geomorphological controls
have been analyzed and discussed in the present study where once more the role of the geomorphic controls in the planning of Chittagong
city is clearly been recognized.