Research
Remote Sensing (RS)
Photogrammetry
Disaster Management
Water and Environment
Climate Change
Urban Planning and development
“Building Khulna as Water Resilient City through proper Urban Planning and Smart Water Management Technology” Funded by University Grant
July, 2018 – June, 2019
This study aims to explore the scope of the principles and techniques to be considered in urban planning for building water resilient city using smart water management technologies.
objectives:
• To investigate the existing urban flooding, water-logging and associated problems for Khulna City.
• To identify the prospects of Khulna City with water resilient city associated techniques viz. permeable soil, permeable roads, rooftop gardens, rain gardens, vertical farming, active solar energy, urban agriculture, rainwater harvesting, green space and blue space such as ponds and lakes, flood warnings, sustainable drainage, etc.
• To provide some recommends against the urban flooding and water logging problems and to build Khulna as water resilient city.
“Country Study: Disaster, Climate Change and Poverty in Bangladesh”
Funded by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
January, 2018 – August, 2018
Considering aforementioned facets, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations designs a country study that aims to enhance the understanding disaster, climate change and poverty nexus through analysing policies and programmes. Therefore, the bidder aims to develop a methodology of the country study in order to participate in the bidding process. According to Terms of Reference, the country study will address the following objectives:
• To provide a good understanding on how the nexus between disasters, climate change and poverty is
being addressed in the policies and programmes
• To assess the extent to which poverty reduction, disaster risk reduction and climate change
adaptation approaches or strategies are effective in building resilience of poor people
• To strengthen FAO’s interventions that can attract financial resources to support resilience
options at scale
“Response of Natural Disasters through Resilience: Addressing Extreme Climatic Disasters to Annihilate the Insecurity of Food, Nutrition and Livelihood – A Study on Disaster Affected Communities in Bangladesh”
In collaboration with University College London (UCL), UK
December, 2016 – September, 2017
To increase the capacity of vulnerable people, in term of food security, balanced nutrition intake and improved livelihood.
The scope of work of the project:
• An analysis of the impacts of extreme climatic disasters such as floods, drought, and
cyclones on the livelihood of poor people of Bangladesh;
• Recommendation on sustainable mechanisms and alternative means of livelihoods to ensure
food security and resilience through ecosystem services and other innovative and alternative
strategies;
• Assessment of the recommended mechanisms and strategies;
• Implications of gender dimension in those options.
“Compact Township titled as Palli Janapath is a Remedy against Environmental Challenges and Sluggish Economy in Bangladesh”
Funded by University Grant Commission (UGC)
July, 2015 – June, 2016
This research aimed to explore the economic and environmental implications with site suitability analysis of the given project in order to achieving viable economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Objectives:
• To investigate the present physical, socio-economic and environmental scenario of the study area.
• To carry out detailed environmental analysis from different angles including site suitability with
the help of GIS technology for achieving environmental sustainability.
• To explore the possible economic implications of the project to expedite the national economic
growth.
“Savings Mayur River and its Connected Canals of Khulna City”
A Project of BAWIN, a wing of Transparency International Bangladesh.
February, 2015 – June, 2015
A fact finding study conducted by the DURP, KUET for knowing present situation of illegal encroachment of Mayur River and its connecting canals. This study also tried to dig out the potential governance risks which are contributing to the destruction of the river.
Objectives:
• Identify major governance risks/deficits that are contributing to the destruction of the Mayur
river;
• Generate evidence-based knowledge for advocacy with concerned stakeholders;