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+layout: page-with-toc
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+title: Call for Poster
+headings: ""
+---
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+## Call for Poster
+
+State of the Map (SotM) Asia 2024, State of the Map Bangladesh 2024 and YouthMappers Bangladesh Summit 2024 invites you to showcase your OpenStreetMap (OSM) projects, research, and community efforts through posters. This conference is an excellent platform for sharing innovative uses of OSM data, technical developments, and community stories within the Asia region.
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+## Submission requirements
+* The Poster should be for A0 size (841×1189 mm)
+* The Poster should be related to OpenStreetMap
+* The Poster should be open, innovative, and transparent (no copying)
+* The Poster must be your own work (individual, team or institution)
+* The Poster should be under an open license (CC-BY-SA 3.0 or later recommended or CC0 )
+* Maximum two entries per person, team or institution
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+## How to enter
+**Upload your poster via
+File size maximum 30-40 MB
+Format: PDF**
+
+## Mechanism and Benefits
+Among the submitted posters, the top 15 posters will take place for the final presentation during the conference. The authors of the selected 15 posters will get free entry to the conference.
+Within selected 15 posters, top 5 posters will receive a crest and a certificate. Top poster will be defined by the open participant votes. The rest of the top authors will receive a certificate.
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+Please submit your poster through the **[
Submission Form ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecv5i4VwMx5mmlgpfusUNLjVM97VLRoEbWOHZiMv8QX7pInQ/viewform)** with a description of your poster. For example, the background of the project or whatever you consider important to mention in the context of the poster – all that you would tell people if you show them your poster.
+
+Please also mention the filename of the uploaded poster in your email, so that we can know which of the uploaded posters is yours.
+
+
+## Timeline
+**Deadline: November 10, 2024**
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-#title: Venue & Transportation
-title: Host City
-headings: "Bangladesh,Coxs Bazar,transportation"
+title: Venue
+headings: "Bangladesh,CoxsBazar,sightseeing,accommodation,transport"
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country state in Southern Asia (converging with Southeast Asia), bordering the Bay of Bengal to the South, almost entirely encircled by India to the West North and East, and Myanmar to the Southeast. Although off the beaten path by virtually any measurement, Bangladesh is populated by friendly locals.
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Cox's Bazar
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Cox's Bazar, unquestionably the most renowned destination in Bangladesh, is famous for its stunning scenery and vibrant local culture. It not only serves as a venue but also offers an immersive experience that enriches the ambience and allure of events like State of the Map Asia. The serene and picturesque beach vista will serve as an optimal venue for an event focused on fostering connections and forging lasting memories. The unique geographical features of Cox's Bazar, including its coastal and marine ecosystems, make it an excellent subject for discussions on geospatial analysis and mapping. The inclusion of this relevance can enhance the conference's content by offering concrete illustrations of how geospatial technology can be utilized in coastal management, environmental conservation, and mitigating the risks of climate change-induced disasters. Due to its significance as a crucial location for environmental and humanitarian efforts, Cox's Bazar is already a central hub for numerous international NGOs and agencies. This is primarily due to the presence of one of the largest refugee camps globally and the area's susceptibility to climate-related challenges. By hosting an event like "State of the Map" here, we can take advantage of this attention to improve opportunities for creative solutions through the use of mapping and spatial analysis, as well as international collaboration. Overall, Cox's Bazar not only provides a scenic backdrop for State of the Map Asia 2024 but also aligns closely with the thematic needs of the event, making it a strategic choice to foster engagement, discussion, and potential solutions for local and global challenges through geospatial technology. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor from afar, this event promises an enriching experience that showcases the best of what Cox's Bazar and Bangladesh have to offer.
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Sightseeing Near Cox's Bazar
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+Cox’s Bazar is termed one of the most attractive places for tourists, and people from across the country come to visit this mother nature. If we wish to list all the places in Cox’s Bazar, the list will not end, but here are some must-visit spots.
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+### **Inani Beach**
+Inani Beach is located distanced 25 kilometers from the main town of Cox’s Bazar, and the whole beach is 18 kilometers long. You can reach this magnificent view just with the help of a car, CNG, and Jeep in under 30 – 40 minutes.
The beach is filled with lots of coral stones, practically located in a combination of black and green colors. These stones are very sharp, so we’d suggest being careful.
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+The water of Inani beach is very clean compared to the local beaches in the main town of Cox’s Bazar, which is the main reason people enjoy swimming and bathing. Furthermore, the sunset view of Inani beach is magnificent, we’d suggest taking a camera to capture some of the precious natural moments.
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+### **Himchori**
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While traveling to the beautiful Himchori mountain, you would have to go through beautiful Marine Drive. Once you reach this place, your vision will be totally hypnotized.
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+People are often mesmerized by its beauty. The hills are located on one side of the road while the other side takes up the whole beach. The waterfall is seen mainly during the rainy season.
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+### **100 Feet Buddha Statue**
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+If you are a fan of stone arts, you can drive to Vimukti Bibeshan Bhabna Kendra temple in Ramu to visit the 100 feet of Buddha Stone. Local people and tourists admire this golden color Buddha monument.
+The temple and its surroundings provide a serene and tranquil environment. Many people visit this spot daily to admire the magnificent monument or for religious reasons.
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+### **Marine Drive**
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+This route runs along the Bay of Bengal for approx 100 kilometers from Cox’s Bazar to Teknaf. It was built by the Bangladesh Army and opened as the world’s longest marine drive on May 6, 2017.
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+### **Bangabandhu Safari Park**
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The Dulahazira Safari Park, also known as Bangabandhu Safari Park, is developed under 9 square kilometers of the area at Chakaria Upazilla, Cox’s Bazar.
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+It is the home of around 4000 animals with 165 different species. If you want your children to get familiar with the wildlife, this is the place.
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+### **Maheshkhali Island**
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Moheshkhali is an island which is quite hilly and fringed
+with mangroves. You will enjoy the simplicity of the
+island and the lifestyle of the people. This island is also
+famous for salt production. Adinath temple is a famous
+pilgrimage site of the island where thousands of Hindu
+devotees congregate on an annual occasion.
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+### **Saint Martin’s Island**
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+The clean blue sea water full of coral stones and coconut trees will make you feel like you are the king of your world.
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+3 to 4 hours of journey by boat from Teknaf will take you to the most beautiful place in Cox’s Bazar.
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+Follow the link: [Transportation.]({{site.baseurl}}/transport)
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+{% include header.html %}
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+layout: page-with-toc
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+title: Share Your Story
+headings: ""
+---
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+## Share Your Story in the State of the Map Asia 2024 Event Magazine!
+
+Dear Open Mapping Community,
+We are thrilled to announce that State of the Map Asia 2024 will be publishing a special event magazine this year, and we want your insights and stories to be part of it!
+We invite you to contribute your experiences, project highlights, open mapping initiatives, tool development journeys, user experiences, event highlights, cartography skills, or personal insights related to OpenStreetMap and the broader OSM community. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and connect with a wider audience of mapping enthusiasts, developers, and change-makers.
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+## Submission Details:
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+Deadline for submissions: November 10, 2024
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+Submission form: **[
https://forms.gle/JY8gMci9Uy6EMuTaA ](https://forms.gle/JY8gMci9Uy6EMuTaA)**
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+Topics: Open mapping, project stories, tool development, event highlights, OSM user experiences, cartography, and any other OSM-related content
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+Contact: For more information or inquiries, please reach out to us at stateofthemapasia@gmail.com or sotmbd@gmail.com.
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+Don’t miss this chance to be featured in our event magazine and share your work with the global OSM community!
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+We look forward to reading your submissions and celebrating the vibrant contributions of our community.
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+Best regards,
+The State of the Map Asia 2024 Organizing Team
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+headings: "Bangladesh,CoxsBazar"
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+The proposed venue is in the main hotel motel zone, making it within walking distance from any of the accommodations within the city. One can easily use the footpaths, beachways, and marine drives to get to the venue. The common and necessary local transportation options include CNG (tuk-tuks), rickshaws, and TomToms (electric buggies), which are particularly popular with tourists because of their accessibility and convenience. Bicycle and bike rental services are now also available in the city, but they are more to be used for exploring the picturesque marine drive and the different beaches throughout the coast.
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