Department of Urban and Regional Planning, CUET

30/04/2026

The students of the Urban & Regional Planning Department, Batch of 2022, recently completed an insightful field tour to Cox’s Bazar (April 26–29) under URP306: Field Study on Planning Course. with the guidance of their course teachers — Mrs. Tandra Das, Mr. Md. Rakibul Hasan Kauser, and Mr. Md. Nazmul Huda Naim.

During the visit, they engaged with professionals from the Cox’s Bazar Development Authority (CoxDA), BRAC, and the Urban Development Directorate (UDD). These sessions provided firsthand exposure to the processes, challenges, and strategies of city governance and sustainable urban development.

Through presentations and interactive discussions, students gained valuable insights into ongoing projects and institutional practices. This hands-on learning opportunity enriched their understanding of urban planning and offered practical knowledge that will guide their future careers.

Such experiences highlight CUET URP’s commitment to bridging classroom learning with real-world practice.

14/04/2026

শুভ নববর্ষ ১৪৩৩

নতুন বছরের নতুন প্রভাতে রঙিন হোক সবার জীবন, মুছে যাক সকল ক্লান্তি ও গ্লানি। আনন্দ, সাফল্য আর সুস্বাস্থ্যে ভরে উঠুক প্রতিটি দিন।

চুয়েট ইউআরপি পরিবারের পক্ষ থেকে সবাইকে জানাই আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও অভিনন্দন। আসুন, নতুন স্বপ্ন, নতুন উদ্যম আর ইতিবাচক শক্তি নিয়ে শুরু করি আরেকটি সুন্দর বছর।

শুভ নববর্ষ!

10/04/2026

We are happy to share that, Mr. Sajib Sarker (Asst. Prof.) of the Department, for publishing two impactful research papers in internationally reputed journals.

These publications go beyond traditional research boundaries, integrating geospatial science, machine learning, and advanced analytical frameworks to address pressing urban and environmental challenges.

📌 GeoJournal (Vol. 91, Issue 71, 2026)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-026-11620-9

📌 Discover Geoscience (Vol. 4, Article 134, 2026)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44288-026-00512-7

This study examines the relationship between dominant land use patterns and crime occurrence using a novel mesh-based geospatial approach integrated with machine learning techniques in Chandgaon Thana, Chattogram, Bangladesh. A 30 m × 30 m mesh grid was employed to analyze crime exposure across...

29/03/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Sajib Sarker (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Israt Jahan (Associate Professor), Department of URP!

Their review paper titled “Advances in Remote Sensing for Tropical Cyclone Impact Assessment in Coastal and Mangrove Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Review” has been published in Geomatics, a prestigious Q1 journal (Earth & Planetary Sciences (misc.) and Engineering (misc.)).

This remarkable accomplishment reflects their dedication to research excellence and contributes significantly to the field of remote sensing and coastal resilience.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/geomatics6020029

We are proud of their success and wish them continued achievements in their academic journey!

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak.
May the spirit of Eid fill your heart with love, gratitude and happiness.

28/02/2026

Congratulations to Fowzia Gulshana Rashid Lopa and Sajib Sarker, Faculties Department of URP, CUET, on the successful publication of their new research paper in the esteemed journal Geographies.

Title: Coastal Flood-Driven Settlement Dynamics and Local Governance Challenges in Chattogram Division of Bangladesh.

This important research sheds light on the complex relationship between coastal flooding, settlement transformation, and governance challenges in the Chattogram Division of Bangladesh. Their work makes a valuable contribution to the fields of climate resilience, urban planning, and regional governance especially in the context of vulnerable coastal regions.

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Coastal settlements in Bangladesh are geographically flood-prone areas.

25/02/2026

The Dept. of URP proudly congratulates Rakibul Hasan Kauser and Sajib Sarker, Assistant Professors of the department, on the successful publication of their research paper titled:

“Urban waterlogging in coastal cities: a composite multicriteria index approach from Bangladesh”

The paper has been published in the prestigious journal Springer Nature’s Natural Hazards.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-026-07993-2

We are proud of their accomplishment and wish them continued success in their future research endeavors!

Waterlogging is a critical challenge for urban areas worldwide, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions with inadequate drainage infrastructure. This study develops a Composite Waterlogging Vulnerability Assessment Index (CWLI) and applies it to the Chattogram City Corporation area of Bangladesh....

23/02/2026

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning, CUET, was honored to host a workshop conducted by Prof. Dr. Md. Moinul Islam, Controller of Examinations (Additional Charge).

The session focused on the rules, regulations, and responsibilities related to academic registration, examination procedures, and result processing. Dr. Islam also engaged participants in an open discussion, gathering valuable feedback to make these processes more efficient, transparent, and student-friendly.

Such initiatives reflect CUET’s commitment to continuous improvement in academic management and student services.

08/02/2026

চুয়েটের নগর ও অঞ্চল পরিকল্পনা বিভাগ থেকে MURP ডিগ্রি অর্জনের লক্ষ্যে Mrs. Trisa Das আজ (08/02/2026 তারিখে) তার থিসিস ডিফেন্স সফলভাবে সম্পন্ন করেছেন। এ অর্জনের জন্য আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও অভিনন্দন ।

তার থিসিসের কার্যক্রমে দিকনির্দেশনা দিয়েছেন সুপারভাইজার Mr. Debasish Roy Raja, Associate Prof., Dept. of URP, এ সময় বহিঃসদস্য হিসেবে অনলাইনে উপস্থিত ছিলেন Professor Dr. Md. Ahsanul Kabir (Khulna University, Urban and Rural Planning Discipline) ।

এই গবেষণাটি একটি আন্তর্জাতিক কনফারেন্স এ প্রকাশিত হয়েছে।

08/02/2026

03/02/2026

A huge congratulations to Rokshana Binta Samad, Associate Professor (on leave) of the Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Department at CUET, for the recent publication of her impactful research paper in "Progress in Disaster Science" Journal.

Her study, "Improving disaster preparedness and recovery of Bangladesh riverbank erosion areas: Insights from household perceptions and practices", addresses a critical gap in disaster risk reduction research by focusing on slow-onset disasters like riverbank erosion—an often overlooked but devastating reality for many communities in Bangladesh.

Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2026.100526