Md. Mustafa Saroar
Professor
Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)
Khulna -9203, Bangladesh.
Cell: 8801790004215, Mail : [email protected]
Website : www.kuet.ac.bd/urp/mustafasaroar/

Books

Braun, M. and Saroar, M., (2012) Participatory Action Research on Climate Risk Management, Bangladesh. Penang, Malaysia: Studies & Reviews: 2012-39, WorldFish Center.

Routray, J.K., Naznin, T. and Saroar, M.M., (Eds.) (2012). Livelihood Assets and Economic Empowerment of Home-based Women Workers in Asia. Bangkok, Thailand: ASEAN Regional Center of Excellent on Millennium Development Goals (ARCMDGS) and UN WOMEN, East and South East Regional Office.

Book Chapter

Saroar MM, Rahman MM, Bahauddin KM, and Rahman MA (2019). Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Opportunities and Challenges in Coastal Bangladesh. In Huq S, Chow J, Fenton A, Stott C, Taub J, and Wright H (eds.) Confronting Climate Change in Bangladesh- Policy Strategies for Adaptation and Resilience. Berlin-Heidelberg, Germany: Springer ((Scopus Indexed)

Saroar MM (2018). Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) for Building Coastal Resilience against Water Related Disasters in Bangladesh. In W Leal Filho (ed.) Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies in Coastal Communities (Chapter 10: doi. 978-3-319-70702-0, 458831_1_En (10), Climate Change Management Series. Switzerland: Springer (Scopus Indexed).

Saroar, M.M. W.Leal Filho (2016) Adaptation through Climate Smart Agriculture: Status and Determinants in Coastal Bangladesh. In W Leal Filho, et al (eds) Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience and Hazards (Chapter 10, pp. 157-180;: DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-39880-8_10), Climate Change Management Series. Switzerland: Springer (Scopus Indexed).

Saroar, M.M. J.K Routray and WL Filho (2015) Livelihood Vulnerability and Displacement in Coastal Bangladesh: Understanding the Nexus. In W Leal (ed) Managing Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific Region (Chapter 2, pp. 9-31; DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-14938-7_2). Switzerland: Springer (Scopus Indexed).

Saroar, M.M. (2014) Adaptation Strategies Against Salinity-induced Vulnerability in Coastal Bangladesh. In W Leal (ed) Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation (Chapter 48; DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-40455-9_48-1), Berlin, Germany: Springer (Scopus Indexed).

Saroar, M.M. (2014) Climate Compatible Physical Infrastructure in Coastal Bangladesh. In W Leal (ed) Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation (Chapter 45; DOI. 10.1007/978-3-642-40455-9_45-1), Berlin, Germany: Springer (Scopus Indexed).

Saroar, M.M. and J.K Routray (2014) Local Determinants of Adaptive Capacity Against the Climatic Impacts in Coastal Bangladesh In W Leal (ed) Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation (Chapter 39; DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-40455-9_39-1), Berlin, Germany: Springer (Scopus Indexed).

 Saroar, M.M. and J.K. Routray, 2014. Desert in Bengal Delta- Changes in Landscape, Changes in Livelihood: Can Diffusion and Adoption of Sustainable Adaptation Make a Difference? In Information Resources Management Association (IRMA), (eds) Sustainable Practices: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications (Volume 3, Chapter 79: pp. 1414-1442), PA, USA: Information Science Reference.

Saroar, M.M. and Routray, J.K. (2013) ‘Climate Refugee’ is not a hoax. But we can avoid it. Empirical evidences from Bangladesh Coast. In P. Schmidt-Thome and J. Klein (eds) Climate Change Adaptation in practice – From strategy development to implementation (Chapter 21: pp. 283-301), New York, USA: John Wiley & Sons (Scopus Indexed).

Saroar, M.M. and J.K. Routray, (2013) Desert in Bengal Delta- Changes in Landscape, Changes in Livelihood: Can Diffusion and Adoption of Sustainable Adaptation Make a Difference? In H.E. Muga and K.D. Thomas (eds) Cases on the Diffusion and Adoption of Sustainable Development Practices (Chapter 4: pp. 83-117), New York, USA: IGI Global

Saroar, M.M. and J.K. Routray, (2012). Climate awareness and adaptation efficacy for livelihood security against the impacts of sea level rise in coastal Bangladesh. In J. Scheffran et al. (eds) Climate Change, Human Security and Violent Conflict - Challenges to Societal Stability, Springer’s Hexagonal Series: Human and Environmental Security and Peace (Chapter 28: pp. 575-594), Berlin-Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. (Scopus Indexed).

National/International Journal

(Selected Papers)

21 All International Publications (No Local is included here) ....................................................................................................... Sarkar, S. K., Saroar, M. M., & Chakraborty, T. (2023). Navigating nature’s toll: Assessing the ecological impact of the refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Heliyon (Cell Press Journal: Clarivate Analytics/WoS Impact Factor 3.77).
20 Nagy G.J., Krishnapillai M., Saroar, M. and Olivares-Aguilar, IC. (2022) Editorial: Climate Risks, Resilience and Adaptation in Coastal Systems” Editorial on the Research Topic Climate Risks, Resilience and Adaptation in Coastal Systems. Frontiers in Climate, Sec. Climate Risk Management, doi: 10.3389/fclim.2022.1090577 (Scopus Indexed Frontier’s Journal)
19 Leal Filho W, Alam GMM, Nagy GJ, Rahman MM, Roy S, Wolf F, Kovaleva M, Saroar M, Chunlan Li (2022) Climate change adaptation responses among riparian settlements: A case study from Bangladesh. PLoS ONE 17(12): e0278605. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278605
18 Sarkar, S., Saroar, M., & Chakraborty, T. (2022). Cost of Ecosystem Service Value Due to Rohingya Refugee Influx in Bangladesh. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 1-8. doi:10.1017/dmp.2022.125. Scopus Indexed; Cambridge university press, Clarivate Analytics IF 1.385 (2020)
17 Haque, M. N., Rahman, S., Saroar, M., Morshed, S. R., & Fattah, M. A. (2022). A geospatial approach for environmental risk susceptibility mapping of Khulna city in Bangladesh. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 103139. Scopus Indexed-Elsevier Journal; WoS/Clarivate Analytics 2021 IF 3.31
16 Haque, M. N., Saroar, M., Fattah, M. A., & Morshed, S. R. (2022). Environmental benefits of blue ecosystem services and residents’ willingness to pay in Khulna city, Bangladesh. Heliyon, 8(5), e09535. Scopus Indexed: Cell-Elsevier Journal; WoS/Clarivate Analytics 2021 IF 3.77
15 Leal Filho, W., Dinis, M.A.P., Sivapalan, S., Begum, H., Ng, T.F., Al-Amin, A.Q., Alam, G.M., Sharifi, A., Salvia, A.L., Kalsoom, Q., Saroar, M. and Neiva, S. (2021), "Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-06-2021-0244 (Emerald Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics Impact Factor: 2.85)
14 Leal Filho, W., Nagy, G.J., Martinho, F., Saroar, M., Erache, M.G., Primo, A.L.,Pardal, M.A.,and Li, C. (2021) Influences of Climate Change and Variability on Estuarine Ecosystems: An Impact Study in Selected European, South American and Asian Countries. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics IF 2021: 4.61
13 Sresto, M.A., Siddika, S., Haque, M.N., Saroar, M (2021) Groundwater vulnerability assessment in Khulna district of Bangladesh by integrating fuzzy algorithm and DRASTIC (DRASTIC-L) model. Model. Earth Syst. Environ. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-021-01270-w (SpringerNature Journal: Scopus/Web of Science Indexed)
12 Sresto, M.A, Siddika, S., Haque, M.N., Saroar, M. (2021) Application of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and geospatial technology to identify groundwater potential zones in north-west region of Bangladesh, Environmental Challenges, 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100214. (Elsevier Journal: Scopus Indexed).
11 Haque, M., Siddika, S., Sresto, M.A., Saroar, M., Shabab, K,R, (2021) Geo-spatial Analysis for Flash Flood Susceptibility Mapping in the North-East Haor (Wetland) Region in Bangladesh. Earth Syst Environ 5, 365–384 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-021-00221-w (SpringerNature Jounal: Scopus/Web of Science Indexed).
10 Haque, M.N., Saroar, M., Fattah, M.A., Morshed, S.R. and Fatema, N. (2020), "Access to basic services during the transition from MDGs to SDGs: more rhetoric than reality in a Bangladesh slum", Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1108/JHASS-08-2020-0127 (Emerald Journal).
9 Haque, M.N., Saroar, M., Fattah, M.A. and Morshed, S.R. (2020), "Public-Private Partnership for achieving sustainable development goals: a case study of Khulna, Bangladesh", Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 283-298. https://doi.org/10.1108/PAP-04-2020-0023(Emerald Journal: Scopus/Web of Science Indexed)
8 Walter Leal Filho, Abdul-Lateef Balogun, Olawale Emmanuel Olayide, Ulisses M Azeiteiro, Desalegn Y Ayal, Pastor David Chavez Muñoz, Gustavo J Nagy, Paulette Bynoe, Otienoh Oguge, N Yannick Toamukum, Mustafa Saroar, Chunluan Li (2019). Assessing the impacts of climate change in cities and their adaptive capacity: Towards transformative approaches to climate change adaptation and poverty reduction in urban areas in a set of developing countries. Science of the Total Environment. 692:1175-1190. DOI10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.07.227 (Elsevier Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics 2021 IF 10.75).
7 Fátima Alves, Walter Leal Filho, Paula Casaleiro, Gustavo J Nagy, Harry Diaz, Abul Quasem Al-Amin, José Baltazar Salgueirinho Osório de Andrade, Margot Hurlbert, Harith Farooq, Maris Klavins, Mustafa Saroar, Eliska Krkoska Lorencova, Jain Suresh, Amadeu Soares, Fernando Morgado, Paul O’Hare, Franziska Wolf, Ulisses M Azeiteiro (2019). Climate change policies and agendas: Facing implementation challenges and guiding responses.Environmental Science & Policy, 104:190-198. DOI 10.1016/j.envsci.2019.12.001 (Elsevier Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics 2021 IF: 6.42)
6 Kelman I, Ahmed B, Zannat MEU, Saroar MM, Fordham M, and Shamsudduha M (2018) Warning systems as social processes for Bangladesh cyclones. Disaster Prevention and Management, DOI 10.1108/DPM-12-2017-0318 (Emerald Journal; Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics Impact Factor 1.52)
5 Leal Filho W, Modesto F, Nagy GJ, Saroar MM, Toamukum NY, and Ha’apio M (1017). Fostering coastal resilience to climate change vulnerability in Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon and Uruguay: a cross-country comparison. Mitigation Adaptation Strategies of Global Change, DOI 10.1007/s11027-017-9750-3 (Springer’s Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics Impact Factor 3.58)
4 Hasanuzzaman, M, Hossain, M., and Saroar, M.M., 2014. Floristic composition and management of cropland agroforest in Southwestern Bangladesh, Journal of Forestry Research 25(3): 597-604. (Springer’s Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics Impact Factor 2.15)
3 Saroar, M.M. and Routray, J.K.(2011) Impacts of climatic disasters in coastal Bangladesh: why does private adaptive capacity differ? Regional Environmental Change, 12(1): 169-190. (Springer’s Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics Impact Factor 3.68)
2 Saroar, M.M. and Routray, J.K. (2010) Adaptation in situ or retreat? A multivariate approach to explore the factors that guide the peoples’ preference against the impacts of sea level rise in coastal Bangladesh. Local Environment 15(7): 663-686. (Taylor & Francis Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics Impact Factor 2.83)
1 Saroar, M.M. and Routray, J.K (2010) In situ adaptation against sea level rise (SLR) in Bangladesh: does awareness matter?’ International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 2(3): 321-345. ( Emerald Journal: Scopus Indexed; Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics Impact Factor 2.65)


National/International Conference

(Selected Papers)

41 All International Conference (No Virtual Conference is Included)............................................................................................. Arfeen, S. and Saroar, M. (2022) : Bangladesh perspective on human mobility, disaster displacement and loss and damage. Presented at the side event on human mobility, disaster displacement and loss and damage of the UNFCCC, Climate Change Conference (COP 27), held on 7-18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
40 Saroar, M. (2022) Disaster Risk-Reduction and Management- Solutions for SIDS and Vulnerable Littoral States: Perspective from Bangladesh. Paper presented at the 2nd Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD-2022): Operationalising the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) conference held during 23-25 November 2022 in Delhi, India
39 Saroar, M. et al. (2022) Multisectoral city action toward urban governance for health and wellbeing in Khulna city, Bangladesh. Paper presented at the Regional Meeting (Conference) with Multisectoral Partners on Urban Governance for Health and Wellbeing in South-East Asia held during 27-29 September 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
38 Arfeen, S. and Saroar, M. (2022) Exploring Policy Options on the Spectrum of Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change: From Losses and Damages to Adaptation. Presented at the side event on 56th Subsidiary bodies’ meeting of the UNFCCC, Climate Change Conference, held on 6-16 June 2022 in Bonn, Germany
37 Arfeen, S. and Saroar, M. (2021) Enhancing community resilience to reduce displacement from coastal Bangladesh. Paper presented at the COP 26 Session- Side event on Climate Displacement: Towards a Pragmatic Global Response , on 6th November 2021 at the UN Climate Conference (Conference of Parties- COP 26) held on 31 Oct -12 November 2021 in Glasgow, UK.
36 M.M. Saroar (2020) New architecture of open access publishing for young researchers: an exploratory study. Presented at the REWARD - EQUATOR Conference 2020: Sharing Strategies for Research Improvement held in Berlin, Germany 20-22 February 2020.
35 M.M. Saroar (2019) Adaptive polder management for resilient socio-ecological systems in coastal Bangladesh. Presented at the Our Climate - Our Future: Regional Perspective on a Global Challenge Conference 2019 held in Berlin, Germany 23-25 September 2019.
34 W. Ben, M.M. Saroar, A Chowdhury and DY Tina Creating inclusive and natural water synergies in Khulna urban region Presented at the Water as Leverage for Resilient Cities Asia 2019 held in Singapore on 23-25 April 2019.
33 M.M. Saroar and N. Fatema Is there any lesson from Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project for developing economies to reduce their GHG emission? Presented at the Rethinking Development Research Conference 2018 held in Gothenburg, Sweden on 22-23 August 2018.
32 N. Fatema and M.M. Saroar Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Building Resilience in Peri-urban Coastal Community in Bangladesh. Presented at the Rethinking Development- Development Research Conference 2018 held in Gothenburg, Sweden on 22-23 August 2018.
31 M.M. Saroar Disaster, Climate Change and Poverty Nexus: Bangladesh Country Study, Presented at the NEXUS workshop organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), held in Bangkok, Thailand on 24-25 June 2018.
30 M.M. Saroar and N. Fatema Climate Change Mitigation through CDM Projects in Waste Management: A Good Start but a Bad Ending! Presented at the Consuming the Environment- multidisciplinary approaches to urbanization and vulnerability conference 2017 held in Gavle, Sweden on 3-5 December 2017.
29 N. Fatema and M.M. Saroar Why Urban Poor in a coastal metropolis in Bangladesh care more about their exposure to urban ecosystem disservices than getting benefits from ecosystem services? Presented at the Consuming the Environment- multidisciplinary approaches to urbanization and vulnerability conference 2017 held in Gavle, Sweden on 3-5 December 2017.
28 M.M. Saroar, and N. Fatema Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Building Resilient Coastal City in Bangladesh. Presented at the Ecocity World Summit- Changing Cities: Resilience and Transformations held in Melbourne, Australia on 12-14 July 2017.
27 N. Fatema and M.M. Saroar Climate Change Mitigation through CDM Projects in Waste Management. Presented at the Ecocity World Summit- Changing Cities: Resilience and Transformations held in Melbourne, Australia on 12-14 July 2017.
26 M.M. Saroar, and N. Fatema Protection of Urban Poor from Ecosystem Disservices for Attaining Sustainable Development Goals: Status and Determinants in a Coastal Metropolis in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the International Conference Interconnections 2017: Interconnections between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement held in Bonn, Germany on 12-14 May 2017.
25 M.M. Saroar, and N. Fatema Urban poor with limited access to climate service care more about protection from ecosystem disservices than benefit of ecosystem services. Presented at the Fifth International Conference on Climate Services (ICCS5) held in Cape Town, South Africa on Feb 28 – March 2, 2017.
24 N. Fatema and M.M. Saroar Climate Services for Better Value Chain of Peri-urban Wetland Ecosystem Services & Wellbeing of Urban Poor. Presented at the Fifth International Conference on Climate Services (ICCS5) held in Cape Town, South Africa on Feb 28 –March 2, 2017.
23  M.M. Saroar, and N. Fatema Why urban poor exposed to climate change in coastal Bangladesh are more concerned about ecosystem disservices than services? Accepted and to be presented at the International Conference on Ecological Sciences to be held in Marseille, France on 24-28 October 2016.
22  N. Fatema and M.M. Saroar Value chains of peri-urban wetlands ecosystems and their roles in the wellbeing of urban poor in a coastal metropolis in Bangladesh. Accepted and to be presented at the International Conference on Ecological Sciences to be held in Marseille, France on 24-28 October 2016.
21  M.M. Saroar, N. Fatema, MG Murtaza Climate smart agriculture and food security nexus: understanding the current status and the drivers in coastal Bangladesh? Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Global Food Security held in New York, USA on 11-14 October 2015.
20  M.M. Saroar What motivates urban poor in Bangladesh to adapt with urban ecosystem services and disservices? Presented at the 9th International Conference on Urban Climate held in Toulouse, France on 20-24 July 2015.
19  M.M. Saroar Determinants of adoption of climate smart agriculture in coastal Bangladesh. Presented at Global Science Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture 2015 held in Montpellier, France on 16-18 March 2015.
18  M.M. Saroar, J.K. Routray and S.A. Tarek How does local culture influence climate change awareness of rural community in coastal Bangladesh? Accepted for presentation at World Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation (WSCCA)- 2015 held in Manchester, UK on 2-4 September 2015.
17  M.M. Saroar What motivates urban poor in Bangladesh to adapt to urban ecosystem services? Accepted for presentation in Resilient Cities 2014 Conference held in Bonn, Germany on 29-31 May 2014.
16  M.M. Saroar Ecosystem Based Adaptation against the Salinity Induced Vulnerability in Coastal Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation in Adaptation Future Conference held in Fortaleza, Brazil on 13-16 May 2014.
15  M.M. Saroar Vulnerable Coast in Bangladesh: Why Some People Might Turnout as Climate Migrants While Others May Not? Accepted for presentation in Adaptation Future Conference held in Fortaleza, Brazil on 13-16 May 2014.
14  M.M. Saroar and N. Fatema, Desert in Bengal Delta: Can Trans-boundary Water Governance Make a Difference? Accepted for presentation in Adaptation Future Conference held in Fortaleza, Brazil on 13-16 May 2014.
13  M.M. Saroar Peri-urban Wetlands Ecosystem Value Chains and Their Roles in Urban Poverty Reduction in a Coastal Metropolis in Bangladesh. Presented (presentation by invitation) at Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) Secretariat, Natural Environment Resource Council, Swindon, UK on 9 April 2014
12  M.M. Saroar and N. Fatema, Governing the adaptive responses against livelihood insecurity in coastal landscape. Presented at the Earth System Governance Tokyo Conference: Complex Architectures, Multiple Agents held in Tokyo, Japan on 28-31 January 2013.
11  M.M. Saroar and N. Fatema, The new Architecture of Governance of “Environmental Migrants” Vs “Climate Refugees: Beyond Semantic Differences. Presented at the Earth System Governance Tokyo Conference: Complex Architectures, Multiple Agents held in Tokyo, Japan on 28-31 January 2013.
10  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, Climate victims in Bangladesh are at the cross-road of outmigration or adaptation in- situ: Does public initiative matter for private anticipatory responses? Presented at Adaptation Futures 2012: International Conference on Climate Adaptation held in Arizona, USA on 29-31 May 2012.
9  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, Climate Refugee is not a hoax. But we can avoid it. Empirical evidences from Bangladesh. Presented at Planet Under Pressure 2012: New Knowledge Towards Solutions Conference held in London, UK on 26-29 March, 2012.
8  M.M. Saroar Improving climate change adaptation: what is the role of WorldFish. Presented (presentation by invitation) at Worldfish Center Headquarter, Penang, Malysia on 3 August 2011
7  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, Does public adaptive measure influence the private anticipatory adaptation? Empirical evidences from the coastal Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation in the 10th International Graduate Student Confeence held at Honolulu, Hawaii, USA on 17-19 February 2011.
6  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, Hydro-meteorological impacts in a climate change regime: why does people’s perception about adaptive capacity differ in coastal Bangladesh?’ Presented at Climate 2010/Klima 2010 Conference held in Hamburg University of Applied Science, Germany, 1-7 November, 2010.
5  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, Why does climate awareness differ? Lessons learned from coastal Bangladesh.’ Presented at ICID 2010: International Conference: Climate, Sustainability and Development in Semi-arid Regions held in Fortaleza, Brazil, 16-20 August, 2010.
4  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, Climate awareness and adaptation efficacy for livelihood security in coastal Bangladesh: A multivariate analysis. Presented at Climate Change and Security Conference held in Trondheim, Norway, 21–24 June 2010.
3  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, Exploring the relationship between climate awareness and adaptation efficacy for anticipatory adaptation against the impacts of sea level rise on livelihood security in coastal Bangladesh. Presented at International Conference on Climate Change, Social Stress and Violent Conflict - State of the Art and Research Needs held in University of Hamburg, Germany, 19-20 November, 2009.
2  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, In situ adaptation against sea level rise in Bangladesh: does awareness matter? Presented at Climate 2009/Klima 2009 Conference held in Hamburg University of Applied Science, Germany, 2-6 November, 2009.
1  M.M. Saroar and J.K. Routray, How does local culture influence the climate change related awareness? Lessons learned from coastal Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation in the Global Dialogue Conference (GDC) 09: Responsibility Across Borders -- Climate Change as Challenge for Intercultural Inquiry on Values held in Aarhus University, Denmark, 7-8 November, 2009.


National Journal

13 Roy, T.K., Saroar, MM, and Alam, A. (2022) Spatial distribution of parks as urban green space in Khulna city: An analysis in context of equity planning. Khulna University Studies Volume 19 (2): xx-xx: 2022
12 Roy, T.K., Shama, S., Saroar, M.M., and Alam, A. (2022) Exploring the potential of community gardens as green space on vacant land in Khulna city in Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies Volume 19 (2): xx-xx: 2022
11 Naeem Tasin, M. N. ., Haque, M. N., & Saroar, M. M. . (2022). Simulating the Future Land Use and Land Cover by Implementing Machine Learning Knowledge on the South-Western Zone of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh. Journal of Engineering Science, 13(1), 61–71. https://doi.org/10.3329/jes.v13i1.60563
10 Haque, M.N., Morshed, S.R., Fattah, M.A., Ishra, A.K. and Saroar, M.M. (2020) Environmental Risk Zone Identification of An Urban Unit Using GIS And Remote Sensing. BAUET Journal Vol.2. No. 2, pp. 25-39.
9 Haque, M.N., Mamun, M.A., Saroar, M.M. and Roy, T.K. (2019), “Application of ‘DPSIR’ framework to assess the status and role of Blue Ecosystem Services (BES) in Khulna City”, Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 10 No. 2, pp. 49-60.
8 Saroar M.M. Jahiruddin, A.T.M, Islam, M.T. and Hasan S.M. (2011) Cash in Trash: An Overview of the Waste Recycling Industry in Khulna City. Business Review, Vol. 7 (1&2):103-111.
7 Jahiruddin, A.T.M., Saroar, M.M. and Bairagi, R.K., (2005) Can they really be called Business? A study on informal food business in Khulna city. Business Review, Vol. 5 (2): 95-106.
6 Nahiduzzaman, K.M, Saroar, M.M., and Ahmed, S.J., (2004). A Weighted-parameter based approach to assess the urban environmental quality of Khulna city. Plan Plus- Journal of Planning, Development, Urbanization & Environment, Vol. 1(2): 79-95.
5 Hasan, M., Murtaza, M.G., Momen, S, Saroar, M.M. and Mamun, M., (2000) Growth and development of Khulna city: An analytical review.’ Khulna University Studies, Vol. 2 (2): 263-274, 2000.
4 Hasan, M, Haque, S.M. and Saroar, M.M., (2000) Indigenous knowledge and perception of the Charland (River Island) people in coping with natural disaster in Bangladesh. Grassroots Voice- Journal of Resource & Development Studies, Vol. 3 (1-2): 34-44. (This article is cited even in 2010: Asia Pacific Journal of Rural Development July issue).
3 Hasan, M., Haque, S.M. and Saroar, M.M.,(1999) Responses and the perception of people: coping with flood and riverbank erosion in Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, Vol. 1(2): 337-345.
2 Saroar, M.M. and Moinuddin, M.G., (1999) Status and constraints of safe water and hygienic sanitation program: A study of five villages of Batiaghata Thana, Khulna, Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, Vol. 1(2): 213-223, 1999.
1 Saroar, M.M., Hasan, M. and Murtaza, M.G., (1998) Problem and prospects of development in metropolitan Khulna: An analytical discussion (in Bengali). Bhugul Patrika- a Journal of Geography, Vol. 17: 5-23.


Others publish

24 Saroar et.al. (2016) Baseline Study of Strengthening Women’s Ability for Productive New Opportunities - SWAPNO Project, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Dhaka, 2016.
23 Saroar et. al. (2017) Bangladesh Resilience- Coastal Hazards Project; Study Conducted for Resilience Research Center, University College London (UCL), UK, 2017.
22 Saroar et. al. (2017) Building capacity of civil society organizations & communities for effective engagement in trans-boundary decision-making process of Brahmaputra River, project, Asiatic Society Bangladesh Project 2017.
21 Saroar et. al. (2018) Disaster, Climate Change and Poverty Nexus: Bangladesh Country Study, NEXUS Project, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Dhaka, Bangladesh 2018.
20 Saroar et.al. (2018) Feasibility Study of Rehabilitation of damaged road and construction of new road in Khulna City Corporation area project, 2018.
19 Saroar et. al. (2018) Feasibility Study of Rehabilitation of nonfunctional drains and improvement/construction of new drainage network in Khulna City Corporation project, 2018.
18 Saroar et. al. (2018) Situation analysis on the accessibility of water for drinking and households consumption for coastal communities in Mongla upazila under Bagerhat district; funded by Concern Worldwide in 2018.
17 Saroar et. al. (2019) Natural Drainage Solutions for Khulna City. Water as Leverage for Resilient Cities Asia Project. Funded by the Government of the Netherlands; study done in partnership with Mott Macdonald Bangladesh in 2018-2019.
16 Saroar et. al. (2019) Urban WASH Assessment for Chattogram City. Unicef funded study for Chattogram City Corporation; done in 2019.
15 Saroar et al. 2015. Report on End Review of Household Economic and Food Security of Extreme Poor in Khulna and Bagerhat Districts (HEFS Project), Save the Children (UK), Dhaka
14 Saroar et al. 2015. Report on Final Report on Final Evaluation of Shiree Innovation Fund Round 4 (IFR4 project), Save the Children (UK), Dhaka
13 Saroar et al. 2013. Livelihood Assessment of the Resident Population in the Pilot Region of the Sundarbans, Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation in Coastal (Protection) Forests, Bangladesh (SDBC-Sundarbans) Project, GIZ, Dhaka
12 Saroar et al. 2013. Baseline Study on Improving and Promoting Access to Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Pavement Dwellers and Street Children (IMPACT) Project, Sajida Foundation/Water Aid, Dhaka
11  Saroar et al. 2013 Participatory Action Research on Climate Risk Management, Bangladesh. Worldfish Center Funded Research, Dhaka
10  Saroar et al. 2012. Impacts of Climate Change on the Forest Resources Dependent Communities, Promoting Democratic Institutions and Practices (PRODIP) Project, Nabolok Parishad (Asia Foundation Funded), Khulna/Dhaka
9  Saroar, M.M., 2006. Assessment of developing sustainable alternative livelihoods for fishers during closed seasons and identification of best enterprise in Goakhola-Hatiara beel (wetlands) of Narail District, WorldFish Center (Bangladesh) Research Award, Dhaka
8  Saroar M.M., 2006. Clinical Waste Management in Khulna Metropolis, Environment & Development related Research Paper, Research Cell, Khulna University, Khulna
7 Haque S.M. and Saroar, M.M., 2003. Solid Waste Management in Khulna City, Environment & Development related Research Paper, Research Cell, Khulna University, Khulna
6  Rahman, S., Rahman, K.R. and Saroar, M.M., 2003. Problems and prospects of development of tourism facilities at Katka in the Sundarbans Mangrove forest of Bangladesh, Proceedings of the national seminar on the Sundarbans, the largest Mangrove Forest on the Earth: A World Heritage Site, Khulna University and BARC, Dhaka.
5 Murtaza, M.G., Sharker M.A. and Saroar, M.M., 1999. Growth and Development of Khulna City and the Quality of Living Environment. Special publication of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB, Khulna Chaptar) on 50th Anniversary of IEB, Khulna.
4 Ghulam, M.G. Saroar, M.M., and Salequzzaman, M. 1998. An NGO’s Initiative on Municipal Solid Waste Management in Khulna City, Proceedings of the Workshop on Waste Management in Khulna City, Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Khulna, pp. 11-13.
3  Salequzzaman, M., Murtaza, M.G. and Saroar, M. 1998 Evaluation Study on Municipal Solid Waste Management Project in Khulna City, PRODIPAN, Shaheb Bari Road, Khulna-9203, Bangladesh. 1998.
2  Saroar M.M., 1998. Environmental Management in Khulna City (Chapter 7). In: Environmental Maps and Workbook for Khulna City. URP Discipline Working Paper/Technical Consultancy Report.
1 Saroar M.M., 1998. Industrial Growth and Pollution in Khulna City (Chapter 9). In: Environmental Maps and Workbook for Khulna City. URP Discipline Working Paper/ Technical Consultancy Report.


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