If you plan to buy an apartment in Dhaka, you will see the word "green" in many ads. At PDL Real Estate, a real estate agency in Bangladesh, we would rather you check it than trust it. This post explains how we think about sustainable living. It covers what we build toward in our projects and what you can ask us to show you on paper.
A green apartment uses less power and water because of how it is built. We judge our green apartments in Dhaka with five questions. How does air move through the flat? How much daylight does it get? What happens to the water? How is power used? What materials went into it? Each answer should be something you can see, measure, or read on paper. A claim with no paper behind it is only a sales line.
What sustainable living means at PDL Real Estate
For us, a green apartment is a home that wastes less. It needs less electricity for light and cooling. It uses water with care. It is built with materials that last. A flower pot on the balcony does not make a flat green. A rooftop garden helps, but only when the building does the basics well.
Dhaka makes the basics matter. The weather is hot and humid for much of the year. Power bills climb when every room needs a fan or an air conditioner. A 2024 article on the EU's Build Up portal says natural airflow matters for health in Bangladesh's cities. It says many modern flats give more thought to floor space than to airflow. It also warns that leaning on air conditioning in a humid climate can make indoor air worse.
You may hear green building in Bangladesh linked to LEED. LEED is a rating system from the United States. The US Green Building Council lists 35 certified buildings in Bangladesh, according to a 2026 Eco-Business report. They are mainly offices, financial institutions, and hospitals. The report gives no figure for certified homes. It also says Bangladesh has no rating system of its own, and local experts want one that fits the local climate. So a good flat may not have a badge. That is why we point buyers to features and documents, not logos.
Five green apartment checks, and how PDL Real Estate approaches each
Use these five checks on any apartment in Dhaka, ours included.
Airflow and direction
Fresh air moves best when a flat has windows on more than one side. Open the floor plan and count the outside walls. Mark the ones with windows. A flat with a whole floor to itself can have windows on more sides than a flat that shares a floor.
Look outside the building too. A wide road and open land beside the plot let air and light reach your windows. A tall building on the next plot can block both. Ask what can be built next door.
Ask which way the flat faces. Direction changes how much sun and wind a room gets across the seasons. Many buyers search for a south-facing apartment in Dhaka, and that is a fair thing to ask for. But no single direction suits every plan. Window size, shade and nearby buildings matter just as much. Use a compass app on your phone and check the plan yourself.
Here is what we can show you today. Property Elysian Bliss faces south on a 40 ft road, and its project page lists one apartment per floor. Property Anika Kutir faces south-east on a 60 ft road. We plan our buildings to bring in daylight and fresh air, so rooms need fewer lamps and less cooling in the daytime.
Daylight
Bright rooms need fewer lamps in the daytime. Check the window size in each room. Count the balconies. Visit at 10 am and again at 3 pm. If you can read a page in a room with the lights off, the daylight is good. Start with the bedrooms and the kitchen.
Property Anika Kutir lists four bedrooms and four balconies in each 2,850 sq ft apartment. Use that as a starting point when you read the floor plan.
Water
Ask if the building collects rainwater and what it does with it. This matters in Dhaka. The Daily Star reported in 2025 that groundwater supplies over 78 percent of the city's water. It says the water table falls by 2 to 3 metres a year. The same article says rooftop systems collect rain for uses that do not need drinking water.
The article also says the Bangladesh National Building Code requires rainwater harvesting for new buildings on plots larger than 300 square metres. A 2019 report in the Dhaka Tribune said rules like this existed but were not being enforced. So do not assume. Ask any developer three things. Is rainwater harvesting in the approved plan? Where is the tank? What is the water used for?
We plan rainwater harvesting and water-efficient plumbing in our projects. Ask us to show the tank on the plan, so you can see it for yourself.
Power
Power is a cost you pay every month. Ask about the lights in the stairs, the car park and the lobby. Ask about the lift, the water pumps and the generator. LED lights use less electricity than older bulbs. Ask if solar panels are planned for the roof or the common areas.
We use LED lighting and energy-efficient fixtures in our projects. Ask us for the service charge breakdown. It shows what the building costs to run.
Materials and site waste
Ask for the finish list. It should name the paint, tiles, fittings and wiring. Low-emission paint gives off fewer fumes inside your home. Durable materials mean fewer repairs and less rebuilding. Ask what the builder did with broken bricks, rods and packaging on site.
We choose low-emission paints and finishes and durable building materials. We also sort construction waste so it can be recycled or reused. Ask us for the finish list in writing.
Green spaces around your home
A green home also needs green space near it. We plan landscaped gardens, walkways and rooftop green zones. We leave room for children to play, and we aim for quiet, low-traffic surroundings where families can relax. Not every project has every space, so ask which ones your project has.
PDL Real Estate in Jolshiri Abashon
PDL Real Estate is part of Property Development Limited, a sister concern of PRAN-RFL Group. The company's own site says Property Development Limited began business on 17 March 1983. The ongoing PDL Real Estate apartments in Jolshiri Abashon are in Rupganj, Narayanganj, on the edge of Dhaka.
Here is what two of our project pages list today.
| Project | Sector | Size | Bedrooms | Faces | Front road | Plot | Apartments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Elysian Bliss | Sector 11 | 2,850 sq ft | 4 | South | 40 ft | 5 katha | 8, one per floor |
| Property Anika Kutir | Sector 12, Road 503 | 2,850 sq ft | 4 | South-east | 60 ft | 5 katha | 8 |
Property Bayt Al Nibrash and Akash Lina in Sector 09 are also listed as ongoing. Like the two above, each is a G+M+8 building. That means a ground floor, a mezzanine and eight floors above. Each has 8 apartments of 2,850 sq ft.
Each project page has a brochure and floor plans. Read them with the airflow and daylight checks in hand. Then ask our sales team for the specification sheet of the project you like. It lists the finishes and building systems. For more on the area, read our post on modern residential hubs.
Do green apartments cost more?
Sometimes the building costs more to make. Buyers may not pay more for it. Eco-Business reports that certified green buildings in Bangladesh cost roughly 10 to 20 percent more to build than regular ones. The extra cost comes from consultants, paperwork, compliance and new technology. The same report says real estate sources do not see buyers or tenants paying extra. They do say buyers prefer green buildings that save money over time.
Those figures are for certified buildings, mostly commercial and factory projects. Homes will differ. What matters to you is the monthly bill. Ask us for the service charge and what it covers. If you can, visit a finished building and ask residents what they pay for power and water.
Questions to ask us before you decide
Take this list to our sales team, or to any developer.
- Open the floor plan and find north with a compass app. Mark the sides that have windows.
- Walk each room at 10 am and again at 3 pm. Note how much light comes in.
- Stand at each window. Look at the road width and the buildings next door.
- Ask to see where the rainwater tank and pumps are on the plan.
- Ask about the generator, the lift, and the lights in the stairs and the car park.
- Ask for the finish list in writing, with brand names.
- Ask to see the approved building plan.
- Ask about the builder's handover record. Our post on why on-time handover matters explains why.
FAQ
What makes a PDL Real Estate apartment green?
We build toward lower power and water use. That means daylight and airflow in the design, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, water-efficient plumbing, and durable, low-emission materials. Features differ by project, so ask for the specification sheet of the one you like.
Does Bangladesh require rainwater harvesting in new buildings?
The Daily Star reported in 2025 that the Bangladesh National Building Code requires it. The rule covers new buildings on plots larger than 300 square metres. In 2019, the Dhaka Tribune reported that the rule was not being enforced. It also reported that RAJUK, Dhaka's capital development authority, planned to publish rules for rainwater systems. Rules change, so ask any developer to show rainwater harvesting in the approved plan.
Is a south-facing apartment better in Dhaka?
Not always. Direction changes how much sun and wind a flat gets across the seasons. Window size, shade and nearby buildings matter too. Two of our ongoing projects, Property Elysian Bliss and Property Anika Kutir, face south and south-east. Visit at different times of day and judge the rooms yourself.
Are there LEED-certified apartments in Bangladesh?
The US Green Building Council lists 35 certified buildings in Bangladesh, according to a 2026 report. They are mainly offices, financial institutions and hospitals. The report gives no figure for homes. Many well-built flats have no badge, so ask about features.
How can I check PDL Real Estate's green claims?
Ask us for proof in writing. Ask for the approved plan, the finish list and the specification sheet. Visit a finished building and talk to residents about their bills. A claim with no document behind it is only a promise. See also our post on transparency in real estate.
Where is Jolshiri Abashon, and which PDL Real Estate projects are there?
Jolshiri Abashon is in Rupganj Upazila, Narayanganj District, on the edge of Dhaka. PDL Real Estate lists four ongoing projects there: Property Elysian Bliss, Property Bayt Al Nibrash, Property Anika Kutir, and Akash Lina. Each is a G+M+8 building with 8 apartments of 2,850 sq ft.