to the resolution of the UN General Assembly, every year October 31 is observed as World Cities Day. In order to raise awareness about sustainable urbanization, World Cities Day is celebrated through various events in different countries. This year the theme of the day is "Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience". Due to unplanned urbanization and all kinds of economic activities taking place around urban areas, various kinds of negative effects are being observed, such as traffic congestion, pollution, encroachment of ...

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has undertaken a three-month pilot project under the 'Dhaka Food System' project. Under this, a database of 100 food vendors of Bhasani Road, Ward 5, Dhaka North City Corporation has been created and they have been brought under training on hygiene and hygiene in their food. It is a joint venture between Dhaka North City Corporation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and is working as a ...

Prime Minister has allocated a playground for persons with disabilities in the southern corner of National Sangsad considering the importance of socialization and physical activity of persons with disabilities. Unfortunately the playground has not been opened till date. It is important to renovate and open the playground for persons with disabilities as soon as possible considering their physical and mental health. On this demand Disability Development Foundation, Society of the Deaf and Sign Language User, Center for the Rights and Development ...

10th June 2020, news was published in various national dailies that Honorable Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation has directed to increase basement car parking facility in Osmani Udyan while inspecting the development works. Unfortunately, users and relevant stakeholders were not part of the planning and designing process of this park. In addition, this park is closed for several years depriving the users. Present Mayor is working hard to make Dhaka a livable city and corruption free. So we hope ...

and playgrounds are important component of urban settings. But the facility has not been ensured in all communities of Dhaka city. Many of the existing parks and playgrounds are not accessible for women, children and person with disabilities. It is important to have reflection of desired requirements of the users in parks and playgrounds. Considering this, with collaboration of Dhaka North City Corporation, Health-Bridge Canada, Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust, Block by Block and UN-Habitat, community people of ...