Urban Planning
Mission
“Integrated planning solutions for resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart cities.”
About the Urban Planning Team
The Urban Planning Team of the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) provides integrated, evidence-based planning support for sustainable urban development. The team combines urban planning, GIS, environmental assessment, and infrastructure planning to support national and local government agencies in preparing master plans, structure plans, and climate-resilient urban strategies.
Core Functions & Expertise
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Master Plan & Structure Plan Preparation
- Land Use Planning & Zoning
- Climate-Resilient & Disaster-Informed Urban Development
- Urban Water, Drainage & Flood Management Integration
- GIS-Based Spatial Planning & Analysis
- Infrastructure & Transport Planning Support
- Environmental & Social Considerations in Urban Planning
Key Services Offered
- City & Municipality Master Plans
- Detailed Area Plans (DAP)
- Urban Flood Risk & Drainage Planning
- Climate-Smart & Nature-Based Urban Solutions
- GIS & Web-GIS Based Planning Systems
- Urban Policy & Strategy Development
- Capacity Building & Training for ULGIs
- Stakeholder Consultation & Participatory Planning
Methodology & Approach
- Data-Driven & GIS-Based Planning
- Integration of Hydrological & Urban Systems
- Climate & Disaster Risk Screening
- Stakeholder-Centric Planning Process
- Compliance with National Planning Frameworks & SDGs
Tools & Technologies
- Land and Hydrographic Survey
- Hydrodynamic model
- GIS & Spatial Analysis Platforms
- Urban Flood & Drainage Models
- Remote Sensing & Satellite Data
- Energy Assessment
- Web-Based Planning & Decision Support Systems
Core Professionals
Md. Zahid Hasan Siddiquee
Academic Qualification:
- M.Sc. in Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, Stuttgart, Germany, 2006
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), 2002
Experience 24 Years
BIP Membership No: M 451
Position: Associate GIS/RS Specialist
Highlighted Projects
- Consultancy Services for Preparation of GIS Maps (City & 41 Wards) for Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) (January 2020 to June 2022)
- Barisal Structure Plan and Detailed Area Plan (March 2008 - November 2010)
S.M. Tanvir Hassan
Academic Qualification:
- BSc (KU)
- MSc (Netherlands)
- PhD (Netherlands)
Experience 28 Years
BIP Membership No:
Position: Water Resources Specialist
Highlighted Projects
- Comprehensive Study for Evaluation and Updating of the Master Plan for the Haor Area (HMP) (March 2024 to June 2025)
- Revision of Functional Master Plan and Detailed Area Plan to Integrate Disaster Risk Sensitivity into the Rajshahi Metropolitan Development Plan (June – December 2018)
- Road and Drainage Network Survey, Mapping, and Interactive Information System (IIS) Development in Four Pourashavas under the SHAHAR Project (January 2002 – December 2002)
Mohammod Samiun Nabi
Academic Qualification:
- BSc (BUET)
- MBA (DU)
Experience 22 Years
BIP Membership No:
Position: Head, SPB
Highlighted Projects
- Comprehensive Study for Evaluation and Updating of the Master Plan for the Haor Area (HMP) (March 2024 to June 2025)
- Revision of Functional Master Plan and Detailed Area Plan to Integrate Disaster Risk Sensitivity into the Rajshahi Metropolitan Development Plan (June – December 2018)
- Road and Drainage Network Survey, Mapping, and Interactive Information System (IIS) Development in Four Pourashavas under the SHAHAR Project (January 2002 – December 2002)
Mohammad Kamruzzman
Academic Qualification:
- BSc (BUET)
- MSc (JU)
Experience 15 Years
BIP Membership No:
Position: Junior GIS/RS Specialist
Highlighted Projects
- The District Towns Infrastructure Development Project (DTIDP), Client: LGED, (From 2011- From 2012)
- Upazila Towns Infrastructure Development Project (UTIDP), Client- LGED, (From 2011- to 2014)
- Preparation of a Sanitation and Drainage Improvement Strategy and Master Plan. Client- Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA) (From 2016- to 2017)
- Preparation of Master Plan and Feasibility Study for Short-term Measures in Ward No.- 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75, Client- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), (From 2018- to 2019)
- Preparation of Master Plan, Architectural Design, Detail Design, Drawings, BoQ, Tender Documentation & Construction Supervision of Bangladesh Maritime University, (From 2019- To 2022)
- Consultancy Services for Preparation of GIS Maps (City & 41 Wards), Client: Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), (From 2020- to 2022)
List of Professionals
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Alignment with National & Global Frameworks
- National Spatial Planning Ordinance, 2025
- City Corporation Act 2009
- Pourashava Act 2009
- Private Residential Land Development Rules, 2004 (Amended 2012 & 2015)
- The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995
- SDG Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Major Projects & Experience
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Consultancy Services for Preparation of GIS Maps (City & 41 Wards) for Chattogram City Corporation (CCC). |
Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) |
January 2020- June 2022 |
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Preparation of Master Plan, Architectural Design, Detail Design, Drawings, BoQ, Tender Documentation & Construction Supervision of Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU) Permanent Campus at Chattogram |
Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU) |
July 2019- June 2022 |
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Preparation of Master Plan and Feasibility Study for Short-term Measures in Ward No.- 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75 of Dhaka South City Corporation |
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) |
June 2018- May 2019 |
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Feasibility Study and Planning, Designing & Cost Estimating for Construction and Improvement of Roads, Drainage and Footpath Infrastructure for Newly Included 18 (Eighteen) Wards to Dhaka North Corporation. |
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) |
February 2017- August 2017 |
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Preparation of a Sanitation and Drainage Improvement Strategy and Master Plan for the City of Chittagong |
Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA) |
January 2015- June 2017 |
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Preparation of Water Supply Master Plan of Dhaka City |
DWASA |
January 2012- December 2012 |
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Preparation of Sewerage Master Plan of Dhaka City |
DWASA |
January 2012- December 2012 |
Collaboration & Clients
