12 Nov 2026
World Town Planning Day 2026 | National Seminar and Prize Giving Ceremony
Dear Planner,
Greetings from Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP).
On the occasion of World Town Planning Day 2026, Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) is pleased to announce a National Seminar on “Mainstreaming Spatial Planning into the National Development Planning Process” followed by a Prize Giving Ceremony.
This year World Town Planning Day is being observed under the theme “Great Communities are Built on Planning”.
We are honoured to announce that Prof. Dr. Mahbub Ullah, Convener, Bangladesh Economic Association, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Planner Meer Ahemed Tariqul Omar, Chairman (Additional Secretary), Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTC) and Member, Advisory Council, BIP; Dr. A T M Nurul Amin, Professor Emeritus, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Member, Advisory Council, BIP; and Prof. Dr. Golam Rahman, Founding Vice-Chancellor, Khulna University and Founding President of BIP, will attend the programme as Special Guests.
The seminar will be chaired by Planner Dr. Muhammad Ariful Islam, President, Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP).
Programme Details:
Date: 14 November 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: BIP Conference Hall Room
The programme will bring together planning professionals and other relevant stakeholders to highlight the importance of mainstreaming spatial planning into the national development planning process. The occasion will also celebrate the achievements and contributions of the planning community through the Prize Giving Ceremony.
We cordially invite you to attend the programme and join us in observing World Town Planning Day 2026.
We look forward to your valued presence.
Warm regards,
Planner Prof. Md. Musleh Uddin Hasan, PhD
General Secretary
Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP)
Enclosure:
1. Seminar Poster
2. Program Schedule
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