Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), since its establishment in 1974, has been playing a significant role in the field of urban planning in the country.

As part of the observance of World Urban Planning Day 2025, the institute has launched a three-day celebration titled 'Citizen Festival 2025', being held from November 6 to 8 at the BIP premises in Agargaon, Dhaka.

Organised under the global theme "Together for Sustainable Cities and Communities," the festival aims to highlight the active role and rights of citizens in building sustainable, participatory, and livable cities for the future.

Marking the occasion, a national seminar titled "Toward Sustainable Cities: Understanding SDG 11 and Assessing Bangladesh's ...