Bangladesh Local Guides — 12 Years & 300th Mega Meetup 2026
Registration open · Deadline 7 November 2026
The biggest gathering of Local Guides from across the country
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Greetings from Google
From the Google Local Guides team
Special video messages from Googlers for the 12th Anniversary Mega Meetup of Bangladesh Local Guides.
“Special video messages from Googlers celebrating 12 years of Bangladesh Local Guides — honoring our journey of mapping Bangladesh and inspiring the road ahead at our 12th Anniversary Mega Meetup.”
Our journey
Bangladesh Local Guides community timeline
From a 2014 workshop at UIU to 300 meetups and the country's largest mapping volunteer community.
2014
The beginning of a journey
Bangladesh Local Guides began with a workshop at United International University (UIU). First known as Bangladesh Insider, the community grew under Google's City Experts program, which later became the Local Guides program.
Foundation year
Foundation year
2015
First anniversary & official meetup
On 7 March, Bangladesh Insider celebrated its first anniversary. The community also held its first official meetup at Jamuna Future Park, strengthening connections among local contributors.
First official meetup
First official meetup
2016
The 50th meetup
Bangladesh Local Guides held its 50th meetup, becoming one of the first communities on the Local Guides platform to reach this milestone under a single community banner.
50 meetups
50 meetups
2017
International recognition
Three years of BDLG celebrated with 50 members, the South Asia Meetup organised and 5,000 community members reached. Two BDLG members represented Bangladesh at Local Guides Summit '17 in San Francisco and jointly earned an award.
5,000 members
5,000 members
2018
Growing stronger, reaching further
The 4th anniversary was celebrated with 66 community members. Three BDLG members represented Bangladesh at Connect Live '18 in San Francisco and earned an international community award.
Connect Live '18
Connect Live '18
2019
The 100th meetup
BDLG celebrated its 100th meetup and hosted an unofficial meetup with a record 139 members, one of the largest gatherings of its kind at the time. Two members represented Bangladesh at Connect Live '19 in San Francisco, earning another international award.
100 meetups · 139 at one meetup
100 meetups · 139 at one meetup
2020
150 meetups & Guiding Star
The 150th meetup was celebrated with 41 community members, and a BDLG member received the prestigious Guiding Star 2020 award.
150 meetups
150 meetups
2021
Seven years of community impact
The 7th anniversary brought together 118 members. BDLG launched the 'Let's Add 500 KM of Roads in Bangladesh' initiative and ran BDLG Mapathon 2021, a virtual drive to improve the country's road data on Google Maps.
500 KM of roads
500 KM of roads
2022
Connect Day & the 200th meetup
Connect Day Bangladesh brought 136 Local Guides together to celebrate the global community. Two BDLG members received Guiding Star 2022, and the 200th meetup was celebrated in the Sundarbans with 47 members.
200 meetups
200 meetups
2023
Exploring, learning & connecting
'Exploring Kaptai's Hidden Gems' documented local attractions, 'Local Guides 101 – Version 2' sharpened members' contribution skills, and 'Connecting with Connect' gathered 50 members at the BASIS Auditorium.
Local Guides 101
Local Guides 101
2024
A decade & the 250th meetup
10 Years of Bangladesh Local Guides drew 184 participants, the highest attendance at a BDLG unofficial meetup at that time. The 250th meetup followed, and three members represented Bangladesh at Connect Live '24 in Tokyo.
250 meetups · 184 participants
250 meetups · 184 participants
2025
10 years of Local Guides, 20 years of Maps
Celebrated 10 Years of Local Guides and 20 Years of Google Maps, with the Connect Live '25 Tokyo experience-sharing meetup drawing 82 members. Four BDLG teams finished in the global Top 10 of #LG10ScavengerHunt, and four members represented Bangladesh at Connect Live '25 in Singapore.
4 teams in global Top 10
4 teams in global Top 10
2026
12 years & the 300th meetup
The 10th Connect Day & Pre-Connect Live '26 gathered the members selected for Connect Live in Singapore, followed by the Connect Live experience-sharing meetup. On 14 November, 12 Years of Bangladesh Local Guides and the 300th meetup are celebrated at Grand Bhawal Resort, Keraniganj — and you're part of it.
300 meetups
300 meetups
Memories
Gallery of memorable meetups
Moments from our meetups, photowalks and campaigns across the country.
Event location
Where the Mega Meetup takes place
Grand Bhawal Resort
Bhawal Monoharia, Taranagar, Ati Bazar, Keraniganj, Dhaka 1312
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Frequently asked questions
Who can register?+
Local Guides at Level 5 or above on Google Maps can register.
How much is the fee and how do I pay?+
The contribution fee is 1,500 Taka. Seats are limited, so once you are selected you will get an email with the payment numbers and a link where you enter your mobile number and transaction ID. Donations beyond the fee are welcome and entirely optional.
Can I bring a guest?+
Yes. Choose 'Yes' for guests on the registration form and enter how many. Each guest costs 1,000 Taka extra, and guests do not receive gifts or the kit.
How do I update my details?+
Enter your mobile number or email above the registration form and press 'Find my details' — your previous details will load; edit them and submit.
What's in the kit?+
Event T-shirt, ID card, stickers, notebook and gifts from sponsors.
What is the refund policy?+
The fee is refundable if you cancel up to 7 days before the event.