Mohammadpur has expanded beyond its historical boundaries, overtaking Buriganga's floodplain due to rapid and unplanned urbanization. Former agricultural and river areas are now covered with high-rise housing. RAJUK is preparing a policy to legalize some unauthorized structures but plans strict action against encroachment on rivers and government land. Local memories and historical maps confirm the area's transformation from river to city. Experts blame flawed embankment planning and weak regulation. The situation now poses serious challenges to urban services and environmental sustainability.