Two-day Housing Fair in Dhaka on the occasion of World Habitat Day

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Dhaka, October 5: On the occasion of ‘World Habitat Day-2025’, a two-day housing fair will be held at the lobby of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka on October 6 and 7 under the initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works and RAJUK.

In this fair, housing organizations, as well as various construction materials and financial institutions, will display their products and services in 60 stalls. The fair premises will be open to the public from 10 am to 8 pm, sayd a PID handout.

In a message issued marking the day, UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has said, In our rapidly urbanising world, cities often shoulder the impacts of today’s crises.

Conflict, political instability, and the climate emergency have forced 123 million people from their homes – most seeking safety in cities and towns already under pressure.

About one in eight people live in informal settlements, and more than 300 million have no home at all. Health services, water systems, and transport networks are stretched, while the risks of new disasters loom.

Yet cities are where solutions can take root and grow. When we plan for inclusion, newcomers help to drive economies, strengthen communities, and enrich culture.

On this World Habitat Day, we shine a light on solutions, from better housing, to land rights, to water and sanitation. We recognise the vital leadership of mayors and local governments, and the resilience of urban communities–– especially women and youth.

Most of all, we seek to share the innovations that help guarantee access for the most vulnerable –– including people with disabilities, older persons, and children.

A city is more than bricks and mortar. It is the promise of home. Together, let’s build stronger cities that ensure safety and belonging for all. – GreenWatch News Desk