Seminar Recommendation
FGD on "Decentralisation & Environmental Welfare of the Capital: Towards a Sustainable Dhaka"
Dhaka, home to nearly 20 million people, is facing mounting challenges of over-centralisation, unplanned urbanisation, and environmental degradation, which threaten the city's sustainability and overall livability. Issues such as air and water pollution, traffic congestion, encroachment of wetlands, and rising pressure on urban infrastructure are creating systemic risks to public health, environmental welfare, and long-term economic growth. Addressing these challenges requires Decentralisation of economic and administrative activities, alongside integrated and sustainable urban planning.
Against this backdrop, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) organised a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on "Decentralisation & Environmental Welfare of the Capital: Towards a Sustainable Dhaka" on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The objective of the FGD was to develop evidence-based policy directions to support Decentralisation, strengthen environmental governance, and build a roadmap for a sustainable Dhaka.
Published on: 2025-09-10