"The Growth of Peri-urban Settlement" offers a comprehensive analysis of the development of peri-urban areas located at the edges of urban agglomerations. These zones, which exhibit both urban and rural characteristics, are often marked by an unclear boundary between urban and rural spaces. The book specifically examines the Savar Thana region, which is considered a potential peri-urban center for the overcrowded city of Dhaka due to its geographical location and infrastructure. The authors highlight the challenges associated with rapid and often unplanned urbanization in these areas and analyze the impacts on the rural landscape as well as the social and economic structures. By looking at individual land use initiatives and the lack of formal planning guidelines, a critical perspective on the dynamics of peri-urban development is presented. This academic book is aimed at students, researchers, and professionals engaged in urbanization, urban planning, and rural development.