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World Cities Day and World Thrift Day observed today

Published : Saturday, 31 October, 2026 at 9:49 AM

Observer Online Report

Two major international observances, World Cities Day and World Thrift Day, are being marked across the globe today, focusing on sustainable urban development and personal financial management.

The main theme for World Cities Day 2026 is "Youthful Cities, Adequate Housing for All". The global conference for the day is being held at the Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center in China. The United Nations established the day in 2014 to highlight urban growth challenges. It aims to ensure better civic facilities for city residents.

Rapid urbanization in Bangladesh has caused serious problems in major cities. Issues like traffic congestion, waterlogging, and pollution are rising sharply. Shrinking green spaces are also driving up urban temperatures and health risks. Experts say master plans cover only three per cent of the country's total land area. Proper planning remains essential to make future cities livable.

Meanwhile, World Thrift Day, also known as World Savings Day, promotes the habit of saving money. The international theme for 2026 is "Artificial Intelligence Advises, Humans Decide". The theme focuses on using smart technology alongside human judgment in financial planning.

First observed in 1925, the day traces back to a conference in Milan in 1924. Building a savings habit is vital during times of global economic hardship and inflation. Financial institutions in Bangladesh are hosting awareness campaigns to encourage public savings. Personal savings help individuals handle emergencies and strengthen the national economy.

-EM

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