One of the important characteristics of urban areas called commercial activities. In the developed countries, commercial establishment arranges with a planning manner, guided by the urban planning principles. But, in Bangladesh where natural development prevails all over the urban areas, commercial establishments develop haphazardly without any planning manner. As a result, congestion on the through fare, environmental hazards dominate this type of development. Locational importance of the commercial establishment increases business performances and healthy living environment.

Commercial development in the urban areas of Bangladesh is viewed with different type of structural condition and building materials. From one storied to twenty storied building and bamboo thatches to R.C.C materials use to construct those commercial establishments. It also varies according to the importance of the area; land value, population density, accessibility and government control. Where efficient and rigid government control presents the scenario quite improved there.

Market, shop, office, godown, service center, etc. considers as commercial establishment. But, the contemporary regulations not include all type of commercial developments. Therefore, a large number of developments perform their activities without government approval. The prescribed regulations enforces by the authorities are out dated. Enforcement procedures also in primitive system. The problems available with the commercial establishments due to the lack of appropriate regulations and disputed enforcement procedures of the government.