Welcome to the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), the oldest and largest planning school in Bangladesh. As a leading center of excellence in planning education, research, and professional engagement, we are committed to generating knowledge, fostering innovation, and building meaningful connections with society. At the Department of URP, we believe planning is more than a profession; it is a commitment to people, place, and planet. Guided by a shared vision of promoting people, shaping the built environment, and safeguarding the planet, our mission is rooted in the pursuit of healthier, more livable, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities. In a rapidly urbanizing world facing climate change, environmental degradation, inequality, and technological transformation, planners carry the responsibility of creating cities and regions that are future-ready and socially responsive. Through innovative planning approaches, critical thinking, and collaborative learning, our department continuously reimagines the future of cities and regions in Bangladesh and beyond while nurturing visionary planners, innovative thinkers, and responsible leaders capable of addressing the complex challenges of the twenty-first century. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programs are designed to develop competent, creative, and socially responsible planners equipped to address complex urban and regional challenges. Students gain expertise in advanced analytical and planning tools, including GIS, spatial modelling, data analytics, and statistical techniques, enabling them to understand, design, and manage dynamic human settlements and regional systems. We strongly emphasize sustainability, resilience, and green technologies to support environmentally responsible and climate-sensitive development. One of the defining strengths of our department is its interdisciplinary and collaborative culture. We believe innovation thrives through teamwork, mutual learning, and intellectual exchange. Our distinguished faculty members are actively engaged in teaching, research, policy formulation, and professional services at both national and international levels. At the same time, our alumni continue to make significant contributions across government agencies, academia, development organizations, and the private sector around the world. Beyond academic activities, the Department of URP serves as an active platform for research, consultancy, policy support, and community engagement. We work closely with public institutions, development partners, professionals, and communities to address real-world urban and regional challenges. To us, planning is not merely about designing places, it is about improving lives, fostering equity, and creating a sustainable future for generations to come. I warmly invite you to explore our department and discover a dynamic academic community driven by passion, innovation, and a shared vision for sustainable development. Whether you are a prospective student, researcher, professional, policymaker, or development partner, we welcome you to engage with our initiatives, connect and collaborate with us, and become part of our journey toward building smarter, greener, more resilient, and equitable communities for Bangladesh and the wider world. Together, let us imagine, plan, and shape a better future.