Integrated use of GIS, RS and socio-economic data could thus be effectively used to understand the spatial and temporal
dynamics of LULC changes. The interpretation and classification of RS data were useful for estimating the rate and spatial pattern of the urban expansion in Greater Dhaka of Bangladesh. As reliable and current data are lacking for Bangladesh, the
land use maps produced in this study will contribute to both the development of sustainable urban land use planning
decisions and also for forecasting possible future changes in growth patterns.