Change is a continuous process, but learning is optional. Ecosystem and land use on the surface of the earth undergo changes over time. The planners have made a number of studies on rural- urban land use and its intensive use in a number of countries. Despite land use change in the sub-urban areas has significant roles in both urban and regional planning, it has long been ignored by planners. In the light of the above statements, it becomes evident that in-depth studies of sub-urban land use changes characteristics are needed particularly in the developing countries like ...

Although the feeling of safety contributes crucially to the quality of life, streets of Bangladesh have become very unsafe and become a major domain for urban crime. In this regard, various authorities are playing their role.In such circumstances, it is high time for the professionals to play their respective roles. Thus decision makers in the city councils as well as the citizens themselves think about strategies to make life in cities safer. Authorities must follow a legal mandate to guarantee public safety as a public good. But, what is planners' role and how can physical planning elements...