Chattogram Build Expo 2026 ends with call for planned, sustainable urbanisation
Stakeholders from architecture, real estate and infrastructure sectors stress closer coordination as the port city continues to expand.
The three-day 'Chattogram Build Expo 2026', first such event held in the port city, concluded today (22 August) with a call for coordinated efforts to promote planned and sustainable urbanisation.
The event, which brought together stakeholders from the architecture, real estate and infrastructure sectors, concluded with a closing ceremony at the Radisson Blu in the city.
Organised by the Chattogram chapter of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), the expo featured 30 companies from Dhaka and Chattogram. Alongside exhibitions, the event included brand activations, business networking, seminars and discussions.
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Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, State Minister for the Ministry of Land and the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, attended the closing ceremony as chief guest.
The state minister said the government is working to implement digital surveys in Dhaka, Chattogram and Rajshahi as part of its efforts to modernise land management.
"Once digital surveys are implemented, all forms of corruption in land management will be reduced," he added.
Mohammad Amirul Haque, president of the Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Abu Sayeed M Ahmed, president of IAB, attended the ceremony as special guests.
'Chattogram Build Expo 2026' adviser Mahadi Iftekhar, convener Md Mizanur Rahman, member Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury and N Mohammad Group Chairman, M Manzurul Haque were also present.
Speakers at the closing ceremony said there was no alternative to coordinated efforts to ensure the sustainable and planned development of rapidly expanding Chattogram city.
They stressed the need for closer coordination among policymakers, architects, engineers and other stakeholders, saying such expos can promote new technologies and green construction methods.
Expo convener Md Mizanur Rahman expressed satisfaction with the successful completion of the event, crediting the enthusiastic participation of professionals, businesses and visitors.
He hoped future editions would be held on a larger scale, fostering greater collaboration among Chattogram's architects, construction and infrastructure stakeholders.
