07 Jul 2026
Call for Idea Papers | Community-Level Solutions to Mitigate Extreme Heat in Dhaka
Dear Planners,
Greetings from the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP).
Do you have an innovative idea to tackle extreme heat in Dhaka, Khulna, or Bagerhat? This is your opportunity to turn that idea into action.
BIP, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) under the MACP Responsive Grant Bangladesh Project, invites Young Professional Planners (up to 40 years of age) to submit Idea Papers proposing practical, community-level solutions to mitigate urban heat impacts.
Why apply?
- Receive a grant of up to BDT 3,00,000 to implement your case study.
- Contribute to building climate-resilient communities.
- Collaborate with BIP and BDRCS on a nationally significant initiative.
- Showcase your ideas and professional expertise.
Submission Details
Eligibility: Young Professional Planners (up to 40 years) registered with BIP.
Pre-submission Q/A session: 12 July 2026
Format: Maximum two-page Idea Paper (using the attached template).
Deadline: 18 July 2026
Submit to: research@bip.org.bd
The Call for Idea Papers and the Idea Paper Template are attached for your reference. For any further query, please feel free to contact with Planner Kazi Salman Hossain, Joint Secretary, BIP (+880 1671-420070).
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your ideas into real-world solutions for a cooler, more resilient Bangladesh. We look forward to receiving your submission.
Best regards,
Planner Prof. Md. Musleh Uddin Hasan, PhD
General Secretary
Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP)
Attachments:
1. Call for Idea Papers
2. Idea Paper Template
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