Urban and Regional Planning
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
A comprehensive 4-year engineering program emphasizing geospatial analysis, urban design, and environmental management. The curriculum integrates rigorous technical studios with socio-economic research methodologies.
Session
2011-12 to 2014-15
Completion
February 2017
Duration
4 Years
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Academic Performance
First Class (Honours)
European Equivalent
Merit Position
7th among 25 graduates
Dean's List & Academic Merit Scholarship
Awarded for achieving a GPA above 3.75 in designated academic terms.
Academic Curriculum
8 Terms CompletedLevel 1 / Term 1
GPA: 3.59- Basic Design ARCH 106
- Graphics for Planners ARCH 116
- Basic Env. Chemistry CHEM 123
- Mathematics I MATH 101
- Micro-Economics HUM 171
- Human Settlements Dev. PLAN 111
Level 1 / Term 2
- Elements of Architecture ARCH 145
- Macro-Economics HUM 177
- Mathematics II MATH 103
- Comm. & Presentation PLAN 108
- Surveying & Cartography PLAN 161
- Intro to Computer Apps PLAN 196
Level 2 / Term 1
GPA: 3.69- Construction Materials CE 209
- Sociology HUM 179
- Urban Planning Principles PLAN 211
- Site & Area Planning PLAN 217
- Social & Physical Surveys PLAN 204
- Statistics for Planners I PLAN 291
Level 2 / Term 2
- Landscape Planning ARCH 233
- Public Finance HUM 221
- Urban Planning Techniques PLAN 215
- GIS & Remote Sensing PLAN 261
- Statistics for Planners II PLAN 293
- Comp. Apps in Planning PLAN 296
Level 3 / Term 1
GPA: 3.59- Elements of Solid Mechanics CE 361
- Housing & Real Estate PLAN 321
- Traffic & Transportation Study PLAN 343
- Urban Planning Studio PLAN 312
- Water Resources Planning WRE 309
Level 3 / Term 2
GPA: 3.58- Civil Eng. Structures CE 363
- Rural Development Planning PLAN 331
- Regional Development PLAN 333
- Transportation Policy PLAN 345
- Operations Research PLAN 393
Level 4 / Term 1
GPA: 3.25- Environmental Engineering CE 471
- Project Evaluation & Mgmt PLAN 401
- Legal Basis of Planning PLAN 403
- Regional Planning Studio PLAN 434
- Environmental Planning PLAN 451
Level 4 / Term 2
GPA: 3.60- Undergraduate Thesis PLAN 400
- Participatory Planning PLAN 412
- Urban Mgmt & Governance PLAN 413
- Resource Economics PLAN 453
- Disaster Management PLAN 471
Research & Planning Interests
Geospatial Analysis & Urban Informatics
Leveraging GIS, remote sensing, and spatial statistics for data-driven decision-making in urban environments.
Environmental Resilience
Developing climate-adaptive urban strategies, conducting EIA/SIA, and planning for disaster risk reduction.
Strategic Master Planning
Formulating comprehensive land use zones, detailed area plans, and scenario-based urban design solutions.
Socio-Economic Research
Utilizing participatory methods (PRA/FGD) and quantitative research to foster inclusive community development.