DHAKA, Oct 4, 2025 (BSS) - World Habitat Day will be observed across the country on October 6 with the theme "Urban Crisis Response."

Marking the day, the Ministry of Housing and Public Works has undertaken various programmes, including a discussion to be held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center at 10 am, said an official handout here today. 

Housing and Public Works and Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan, Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis will attend the discussion. 

Earlier in the morning, a colourful procession will be brought out from Zia Udyan at 8:30 am and conclude at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center.

An exhibition will be held at the lobby of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center on October 6 and 7.

Various offices and departments under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works, including REHAB, RAJUK and Architecture Department will display products and services in the housing and construction sector.

Three articles titled "Resilient Community Oasis: Inclusive Public Open Spaces for Earthquake Preparedness by Dr. Sudipti Biswas, Professor, MIST; An Assessment of Informal Settlement and Low-Cost Housing Intiatives in Bangladesh: Failures, Success, Factors and a Framework for Sustainable Urban Development by Uswatun Mahera Khushi, Board Member, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University and Journey toward housing solutions amid the urban crisis by Country Director, Habitat for Humanity will be presented.

The day will be celebrated at all divisions and district levels. A souvenir will be published and banners, posters and festoons will be displayed at important places.