Announcement

17 Aug 2026

Professional Training Program on Drone-Based Mapping and Spatial Data processing for Planning Applications

 

Professional Training Program on
Drone-Based Mapping and Spatial Data processing for
Planning Applications

 
 
Dear Concern,
 
Greetings from Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP).
 
It is a pleasure to announce that a daylong professional training program titled Drone-Based Mapping and Spatial Data processing for Planning Applications on September 18, 2026 at BIP Conference Hall organized by Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP).
 
This training aims to equip planning and spatial-data professionals with practical skills in drone-based mapping, photogrammetry, GIS integration, and spatial analysis. Participants will learn to plan drone surveys, process and assess aerial data, and translate drone-derived information into actionable insights for land-use planning, infrastructure development, environmental management, monitoring, and disaster risk reduction—while understanding key safety, regulatory, and ethical considerations.
 
The training is designed for practicing planners and GIS/spatial-data professionals and senior university students who are interested in applying drone technology, aerial mapping, photogrammetry, GIS and spatial data processing in planning, surveying, infrastructure development, environmental management, disaster risk reduction, and related applications.
 
All BIP members and relevant professionals are invited to register themselves for the training workshop. The Course Fee is BDT 2500/- (Two Thousand Five Hundred) only for each BIP Member (**Subject to up-to-date clearance of Subscription Dues). The Course Fee for each BIP Student Member is BDT 1000/- (One Thousand) only (Max 5 Participants will be allowed), and the Course Fee for Other Professionals is BDT 5000/- (Five Thousand) only.
 
As Seats are limited (max 30), Participants will be registered on a first come first serve basis. Therefore, interested candidates are invited to complete their registration process by paying the Registration Fees through bKash Payment to 01862-267624 latest by September 12, 2026.
 
For registration, follow this link: https://forms.gle/AWrHXTj4R1Btm3rw9
 
Planner Md. Mynul Islam, Managing Director, IMAGE Research and Consultancy Ltd. will conduct the training as lead Resource Persons.
 
Special Note: BIP reserves the right to review all applications and make the final decision regarding participation in the training Programme.
 
Thank you,
 
 
Planner Prof. Md. Musleh Uddin Hasan, PhD
General Secretary
Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP)
and
Planner Shubha Kanti Poddar
Board Member (Academic Affairs)
Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP)
 
Enclosure:
1. Training Flyer
2. Detail Course Outline
3. bKash Payment Process