Renting in Dhaka is Changing — Here’s How Nogora Makes It a Win for You

Dhaka’s rental life has always run on verbal promises, screenshots, and stress. One month you’re fine, the next month there’s a new “rule,” a new “charge,” or a new misunderstanding—without any clear paper trail.

This week’s headlines made that reality impossible to ignore.

On 20 January 2026, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) announced a fresh set of house-rent guidelines—covering rent hikes, advance limits, receipts, written agreements, and even safety-related access to rooftops and main gates.
Just a few days later, amid criticism and confusion, DNCC clarified/revised parts of the guideline, emphasizing rent determination through negotiation and existing laws, and noting disputes around “market value” vs government valuation based on mouza rates.

Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, the message is the same:

Dhaka’s rental market needs transparency, documentation, and calmer communication.

That’s exactly where Nogora comes in.

At a Glance: What Nogora Does for Tenants (and Why It’s Exciting)

Nogora is being built as a tenant-first, community-driven city living app—so your renting life becomes organized, trackable, and fair.

With Nogora, you’ll be able to:

• Save rent receipts & payment history in one place (no more “proof নাই” panic)
  
  
• Keep a written agreement record (terms, notice period, advance—everything searchable)
  
  
• Get smart reminders so due dates don’t turn into conflict
  
  
• Submit maintenance complaints like a proper ticket (with photos + status updates)
  
  
• See building notices & rules from one clean feed (not 200 WhatsApp messages)
  
  
• Build a healthier landlord–tenant relationship through clarity—not arguments
  
  

Nogora doesn’t “fight” landlords.
It removes confusion, so both sides can breathe.

What DNCC Announced — and Why It Matters to You

DNCC’s guidelines (as reported) included some big tenant-impact rules:

• No rent hike before two years once rent is fixed
  
  
• Rent increases only during June–July, and only after discussion
  
  
• Annual rent framed around 15% of property value
  
  
• Advance rent limited to 1–3 months
  
  
• Monthly rent receipts + written rental agreements made mandatory
  
  
• Dispute resolution through ward/zone-level processes
  
  
• Safety-related “conditional access” to rooftop and main gate keys
  
  

Then came the clarification: DNCC revised/backtracked parts of the message after public criticism and “misinformation,” stressing negotiation-based rent determination and pointing out the confusion around “market value” vs government valuation based on mouza rates.

So yes—rules are being talked about.
But in real life, your daily problem is simpler:

✅ Where is my agreement?
✅ Where is my receipt?
✅ What exactly was agreed?
✅ Who is responsible for what?

And that’s why Nogora is powerful.

The Real Problem in Dhaka Rentals: Everything Is Informal

DNCC itself highlighted how intense the housing pressure is, and how rent can eat up a huge share of income for many residents—turning rental life into a constant anxiety loop.

But even when laws exist, the day-to-day practice often fails because:

• agreements aren’t written,
  
  
• receipts aren’t consistent,
  
  
• communication is scattered,
  
  
• disputes become personal.
  
  

Nogora solves the system problem, not the people problem.

How Nogora Helps You “Win” as a Tenant (Without Fighting Anyone)

1) Your Rent Proof Becomes Automatic

Nogora is designed to keep a clean timeline of your rent life:

• rent amount
  
  
• due date
  
  
• advance details
  
  
• receipt uploads / records
  
  
• month-by-month payment history
  
  

So when someone says “আপনি দেন নাই”—you don’t argue.
You open Nogora.

2) Clear Agreements = Fewer Surprises

Nogora supports the habit DNCC keeps emphasizing: written terms.
Even if your agreement is a simple one, Nogora helps you store it properly and keep key terms visible:

• notice period
  
  
• rent revision terms
  
  
• responsibilities (utilities, repairs, etc.)
  
  

Clarity is respect.

3) Maintenance Complaints Become Trackable

Instead of begging in a group chat, you submit a request like a system:

• “Water leak in kitchen” (photo)
  
  
• “Lift not working” (video)
  
  
• “Pump issue” (details)
  
  

You can track status, updates, and resolution history.
Over time, your building becomes smoother—because issues stop disappearing.

4) Building Notices Become a Clean Feed

Nogora makes building communication feel official:

• upcoming repairs
  
  
• water tank cleaning
  
  
• security updates
  
  
• building rules
  
  
• emergency notices
  
  

Less noise. More trust.

5) It Brings Community Back Into City Living

The best part: Nogora isn’t only “tools.”
It’s a community layer—where tenants in a building (and eventually across areas) can help each other with:

• guidance
  
  
• verified service support
  
  
• safe living tips
  
  
• awareness about common rental pain points
  
  

Dhaka living feels lighter when you’re not alone.

A Real-Life Example: Your Month With Nogora

Imagine this is your normal month:

Day 1: You move in. You save your rental agreement in Nogora.
Day 5: You get a reminder: rent due by the 10th.
Day 10: You pay rent and store the receipt/record in 10 seconds.
Day 14: Water pressure drops. You open a maintenance request with a photo.
Day 16: Building notice comes: “Pump servicing at 2PM.” Everyone sees the same update.
Day 30: You review your monthly history—clean, organized, stress-free.

That’s not “fancy.”
That’s peace of mind.

Why This Moment Is Perfect for Nogora

Because Dhaka is clearly entering a new phase of rental awareness—whether through DNCC guidelines, public debate, or changing expectations.

Nogora is being built to match that future:

✅ documentation-first
✅ tenant-friendly
✅ community-driven
✅ transparent and organized

Not for “tech people.”
For real people—living real Dhaka life.

Welcome to a Smarter Tenant Life

If you’ve ever said:

• “Receipt er jonno tension”
  
  
• “Agreement kothay?”
  
  
• “Maintenance niye shanti nai”
  
  
• “Building group e shudhu jhamela”
  
  

Then Nogora is for you.

Nogora turns your renting life from confusion → clarity.
And once clarity comes, everything gets easier.