BangladeshSpatial

Bangladesh Spatial, also known as the Bangladesh Spatial Data Center, is a national spatial data agency responsible for providing and managing geospatial data and services in Bangladesh. Established in 2000, the organization is part of the Prime Minister's Office.

The primary objective of Bangladesh Spatial is to plan, develop, and disseminate a nationwide spatial data infrastructure to support decision-making across various sectors, including urban planning, environmental management, and resource development. It provides free access to geospatial data, tools, and applications to the general public and stakeholders.

Bangladesh Spatial operates with a governance structure and is led by a director general. It has several departments, including Geospatial Data Management, Database Administration, Quality Control, and Public Outreach. The organization collaborates with government ministries, international donor agencies, and academic institutions to achieve its goals. Some of its key initiatives include developing the country's geospatial master plan and a National Address System, called Kar-Bon.

Its service portfolio includes 3D city modeling, land information system (LIS) development, geographic information system (GIS) training, and remote sensing data hosting. The agency has also deployed an open data platform to host datasets for public access. Bangladesh Spatial's contributions have led to improvements in various national and international projects, and the agency has become a regional hub for developing countries to share geospatial resources.

The agency releases regular publications and produces documentation for nationwide spatial data policies and strategies. Bangladesh Spatial has contacts with higher education institutions and works on research projects, providing insightful guidance on current geospatial-related issues in Bangladesh.