Inaugural lecture of International Lecture Series of Urban and Rural Planning Discipline happened on 9 March at 15.00 PM (Bangladesh Time) / 10.00 AM (Central European Time). Professor Dr. Astrid Ley, Chair of International Urbanism, University of Stuttgart, Germany was the speaker of the event. She talked about ‘’Localizing the global agendas: the role of cities and people-centered planning’’. Students, faculties and alumnus joined this event. International Lecture Series of Urban and Rural Planning Discipline of Khulna University bring distinguished researchers, practitioners, and academics from global academic network to showcase their research work in promotion of a better urban future.