DHAKA, Feb 8, 2026 (BSS)-To present an outline of the development thought, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s engineering division organized a policy dialogue titled “Livable and Humane City” at the Padma Hall of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital.

The program began with remembrance of the martyrs of 1947, 1971 and 2024. 
Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim attended the event as chief guest, a party press release said today. 

He said, “Man has been created for welfare. Therefore, Jamaat believes it is our moral responsibility to make Dhaka and Bangladesh safe, modern and liveable. In Sha Allah, we are determined to transform Dhaka into a humane and liveable city.”  

The dialogue was conducted in three sessions. In the first session,  Brigadier General (Retd.) ATM Ziaul Hasan presented “Let Us Build Together Livable, Caring, Governable, Functional Cities and Towns”, outlining seven pillars including power and energy, modern healthcare, merit-based employment, planned development of districts and upazilas, housing and environment balance, and economic restructuring.

In the second session, Engineer Shahjahan Alam, Chairman of Axis Triangle Group, led “A National Vision for Livable & Humane City”. He noted Dhaka ranked 171st among 173 worst cities globally, with TK 3,000 crore extorted annually from hawkers and TK 1,059 crore from transport. 

He said, “If Jamaat comes to power, these excesses will end and Dhaka will be transformed into a humane and liveable city with modern facilities, safe water zones, improved drainage, fire safety, green parks and congestion-free traffic.”

In the third session, Planner Khondkar Md. Ansar Hossain, former secretary of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, presented “Building Together”, criticizing expressway projects built without research, causing waste, environmental imbalance and rising accidents. 
He said realistic solutions would be adopted, ensuring balance between nature and infrastructure.

Panellists in the discussion included academics, planners, engineers and former officials such as Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdur Rab, Dr. Adil Mohammad Khan, Dr. Fazle Elahi, Engineer Abid Hasan Siddiq, and international transport expert Dr. Mahbubul Bari. 

Diplomats, researchers and professionals were also present.

In the closing session, Engineer Hafizur Rahman, former executive director of Youth Group, expressed gratitude to participants.
“Building a humane and liveable city is not just a pledge but essential for survival and a better life in Bangladesh,” he said.