Chandgoan residential area

Chandgoan Residential Area (চান্দগাঁও আবাসিক এলাকা),  is one of the major residential area in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It's situated at Chandgaon Thana, near Bahaddarhat. The Kalurghat Betar Kendra, where the declaration of the Independence of Bangladesh happened for the first time is also situated here. Chandgaon Residential Area is fast becoming a commercial zone as a section owners rent out their residential buildings and flats to traders for use for commercial purposes. Such undesirable phenomenon now poses a threat to the tranquility of life of thousands of residents of Chandgaon - one of the posh residential areas in the port city.

Developed by Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) in 1978, Chandgaon R/A has 663 multi-storied residential buildings on 741 plots consisting of three blocks,
 * A-Block,
 * B-Block,
 * Y-Block.

Economy
The peaceful residential character of the area is being spoiled day by day as a section of owners encourage mushroom growth of commercial establishments in violation of law for higher rent, the residents said.

Numerous enterprises, including schools and colleges, health care centres, government and Non-Government Organisations' offices, boutiques, tailoring shops, beauty parlours and drug addicted medication and rehabilitation centres, have been set up in the residential flats and buildings of the area during the last one decade.

Educational Institutions
Chittagong Education Board is also located within this area.
 * CDA Public School and College
 * Chittagong International School
 * Chittagong Blooming Buds School
 * Chittagong Residential School and College
 * Darul Irfan Academy, City Model School and College
 * Royal Pre-Cadet School and College
 * Begum Rokeya School and College
 * Bright Four Tutorial Home
 * Little Star School
 * Ananda Multimedia School
 * Madinatul Ulum AL Islamia
 * Nurani Alimul Quran Madrasa
 * International School and College
 * City Laboratory School and College
 * Zukhrufa Education Family
 * Glorious Coaching Center
 * English Learning Center (ELC)
 * Star Fair Teaching Home
 * Southeast Public School & College

Establishment
The government establishments include Karmajibi Mahila Hostel and Rabindra Sanad Cultural Academy.

Non-government organizations are Integrated Development Foundation (IDF), Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) and Organization for Women Development in Bangladesh (OWDEB).

Addicts' medication and rehabilitation centres, including Tori, Protisruti and Prashanti have also been set up in the residential area having grocery store and other shops at almost each and every corner inclueds Shwapno which is a Bangladeshi supermarket chain.

Issues
In Chandgaon, residents have noted ongoing noise disturbances stemming from various sources, including commercial enterprises, rehabilitation centers, and office activities. These disturbances, which involve loud music and vehicular traffic, occur both during the day and at night, altering the residential atmosphere to resemble that of a busy commercial district.

Concerns have been raised regarding property owners who lease their premises for commercial use, with some residents suggesting that this practice may contravene regulations and disrupt the area's residential character. Moreover, there are observations about the potential impact of inadequate tax payments by these commercial entities on government revenue.

Fazlul Karim of the Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) has acknowledged the presence of unauthorized commercial activities in Chandgaon and has initiated measures to address these concerns. Recent efforts have included the identification and enforcement actions against businesses operating without proper authorization within the residential area.

The CDA has also directed its estate department to take appropriate steps regarding property owners who may be facilitating unauthorized commercial activities, signaling a commitment to maintaining the residential integrity of Chandgaon while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.