Nazrul Islam Prantique

Working in the field of Geography and Environment

Students

PhD Research Fellows (Selective):

2023: Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman; PhD Thesis Title: “Assessment on Environmental Impact of Rampal Coal Based Power Plant on Soil and Water”, Current Affiliation: Joint Secretary & Chief Executive, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2025: Dr. Md. Abdul Wahab; PhD Thesis Title: “Identification of Threats, Gaps and Strategic Options for Sustainable Ecosystem Management of St. Martin’s Island in Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation: Executive Director of the Centre for Global Environment and Development (CGED), Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2025: Mr. Subaran Chandra Sarker; PhD Thesis Title: “Modeling the Sediment Retention and
Ecosystem Services of the Bangshi Riverine Floodplain at Savar Area in Bangladesh”. Current Affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Environment, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh.
2026: Mr. Md. Gausul Azam; PhD Thesis Title: “Modeling of Disaster Vulnerabilities on
Aquaculture sector due to Climate change at the Coastal District Bagerhat in Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation: Joint Secretary, Bangladesh Secretariat, Government of Bangladesh.
2026: Mr. Md. Fokrul Islam; PhD Thesis Title: “Modeling on Normalized 24/7 Sustainable
Drinking Water Provision in Dhaka Megacity in Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation: Superintending Engineer & Project Director, WASA, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

MSc Research Students (Selective):

2023: Zoaber Rahman, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) of climate resilience on the Mosquito associated Aquatic biomes (MAABs) at Hatir Jheel in Dhaka Megacity to reduce Dengue Fever”,
2023: Mr. Eyanur Hossain, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling in the Blue Economy Growth at the Confluences of River Galachipa and Tetulia at the Payra Sea Port in the Coastal Bay of Bengal”,
2023: Istiak Ahmed, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling to Develop a National Risk Index to Assess the Impact of Floods on Local Communities in the Jamuna Riverine Char of Bangladesh”,
2022: Mr. Al Rabby Siemens, MSc Thesis Title: “Modeling for the Impact Assessment of Shrimp Farming Practices on the Ecosystem of Northern Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh’, Current Affiliation: 10 Minutes School, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2022: Mr. Khaled Mahmud Khan, MSc Thesis Title: “Enhancing Water Discharge Prediction by Integrating Machine Learning with Khosla's Theory: A Case Study of the Karatoya-Atrai River, Bangladesh’, Current Affiliation: Graduate Research Assistant at Saint Louis University, USA
2022: Mr. Md. Shahriar Islam, MSc Thesis Title: “Assessment of Physiographic and Microclimatic Impact on Forest Health at the Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary in Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation: Research Consultant, Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS)
2021: Mr. Md. Moshiur Rahman Kader, MSc Research Title: “Applying DPSIR Framework for Investigating the Industrial Water Pollution Impact in Bangshi River Segments”,
2021: Mr. Md. Ruhul Amin, MSc Research Title: “Modeling Maritime Issues in Bangladesh: A Nexus between Law and Socio-environmental Agendas”,
2021: Mr. Arafat Rahman Sharker, MSc Research Title: “Urban Heat Mitigation Strategies for Sustainable Development in Dhaka City: A Comprehensive Assessment”,
2020: Mr. Md. Shamim Hossain, MSc Research Title: “Restoring Process of the Kallyanpur Khal (Canal) from Illegal Grabbing in Dhaka City: A Scenario Analysis”, Current Affiliation:
2020: Mr. Sabbir Islam Ornob, MSc Research Title: “Identifying the Driving Forces of Algal Bloom and Its Impact in the Turag River in Dhaka, Bangladesh”,
2020: Mr. Md. Shovon Ahmad, MSc Research Title: “Anthropogenic Impact on Sal Forest in Modhupur Tract: An Evaluation on Local to Ethnic Community”,
2020: Mr. Aminul Islam Akash, MSc Research Title: “Stakeholders' Perceptions on the Restoration Potential of Ecosystem Services at Turag River in Dhaka, Bangladesh,”
2020: Mr. Md. Nuruzzaman Zayed, MSc Research Title: “Assessment on Waste Management and Small Water-bodies Protection at Jahangirnagar University Campus in Bangladesh”,

BSc (Honors) Research Students (Selective)

2023: Mr. Md. Anamul Haque, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling Flash Flood Impacts and Improving Ways of Rivers Treaty Issues in India-Bangladesh Through Nature-based Solutions (NbS)’,
2023: Mr. Syed Tanvir Mahmud, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on the Transition of
Planktons in the Biodiversity Hotspots Zone at the Coast of Northern Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh”,
2022: Zoaber Rahman, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on Community-Driven
Conservation Strategies for Reducing the Degradation of Chapaigachi Beel Seasonal Freshwater Wetland in Bangladesh’,
2022: Mr. Eyanur Hossain, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on the Effects of Coastal
Hazard Threats to the Seasonal Migration Patterns of Coastal Communities in Saint Martin Island”,
2022: Istiak Ahmed, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on Morphological Dynamics and Socio-Environmental Changes of Charan Beel Wetland at Tangail District in Bangladesh”,
2021: Mr. Al Rabby Siemens, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on the Influencing Factors for Changing Trends of Belai Beel Wetland at Gazipur District in Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation: 10 Minutes School, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2021: Mr. Khaled Mahmud Khan, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling the impact of runoff
on the Floodplain of the Atrai River using Machine Learning Techniques”, Current Affiliation:
Graduate Research Assistant at Saint Louis University, USA
2021: Mr. Md. Shahriar Islam, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on Evacuation Behavior
of Flash Flood Prone Community of Haor Basin at the North-East Region in Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation: Research Consultant, Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS)
2020: Mr. Md. Moshiur Rahman Kader, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on Wetlands
Conservation Strategies in Bangladesh: A Synthesis on Ramsar Convention”,
2020: Mr. Md. Ruhul Amin, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling Maritime Issues in
Bangladesh: A Nexus between Law and Socio-environmental Agendas”,
2020: Mr. Arafat Rahman Sharker, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on Expectation and Disappointment from COP1 to COP26 of Climate Change Issues in Bangladesh”,
2020: Mr. Injamamul Haque Emon, BSc. (Honors) Research Title: “Modeling on Carbon
Pricing in Bangladesh Compliance with the EU Emission Trading Scheme’,

MSGED Thesis Students (Professional Master):

Mr. Mohammad Shamsuddoha, (16 th Batch-Student ID-213109), Thesis Title: “Conserving
Cetaceans in Bangladesh coast: Habitat Modeling, Bycatch Risk Assessment, and
Conservation Planning”, Current Affiliation:
Mr. Md. Enayet Hossain Khan, (15 th Batch-Student ID.: 212118), Thesis Title: “Estimation of
Surface Water Runoff and the Green Cover Change at Baraiyadhala National Park in
Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation:
Mr. Khandoker Rakib Hossain, (16 th Batch-Student ID: 213107), Thesis Title: “Shoreline
Dynamics of Char Nizam, Char Shakuchi, and Dhal Char in the Southern Meghna Estuary: A
Remote Sensing and DSAS-Based Analysis of Coastal Change (2015–2025)”, Current
Affiliation:
Mr. Md. Saleh Noor Showrov, (18 th Batch-Student ID: 222115), Thesis Title: “Suitability
Mapping of Soil Composition for Better Harvest of Different Crops Cultivation at Ashulia
Thana”, Current Affiliation:
Mr. Md. Mehedi Hasan Khan, (14 th Batch-Student ID: 21112) Thesis Title: “Modeling on Forest Health Index Unraveling the Influence of Physiographic Features, Biophysical Conditions, Vegetation Index, and Climatic Factors at Tarap Hill Reserved Forest, Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation:
Md. Abu Nasar Uddin, (16 th Batch-Student ID. 213106), Thesis Title: “Watershed delineation
of Sangu-Matamuhuri Wildlife Sanctuary of Bangladesh”, Current Affiliation:
Mr. Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, (Student ID: 192122), Thesis Title: “Flood mapping and
damage assessment using SAR data in GIS and Google Earth Engine: A case study of 2020 riverine flood in Gaibandha, Kurigram and Jamalpur Districts of Bangladesh”, Current
Affiliation:
Mr. Md Shami-Ul-Alam Shamim, (13th Batch-Student ID: 203109), Assessing the Ecosystem
Restoration Process of Turag River in Dhaka by Disputable Boundary of Demarcation,
Current Affiliation:
Eng. Md. Al Mamun Gazi (15th Batch-Student ID: 212124) “Modeling the Changing Trends
of Water Bodies in Narsingdi District due to Microclimatic and Anthropogenic Impacts using
DIVA-GIS tools”, Current Affiliation:
Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, (13 th Batch-Student ID: 203112), “Assessing the Land Survey
Impact and Demarcation Pillars Settings by BIWTA on Buriganga River”, Current Affiliation:
Mr. Md Shami-Ul-Alam Shamim, (13 th Batch-Student ID: 203109), “Assessing the Ecosystem
Restoration Process of Turag River in Dhaka by Disputable Boundary of Demarcation”,
Current Affiliation:
Mr. Mohi Uddin, (14 th Batch-Student ID: 211104), “Assessment of Spatial Development and
Planning Purbachal New Town in Dhaka Integrating UNC Model and GIS Techniques,
Current Affiliation:
Eng. Md. Amirul Islam, (15 th Batch-Student ID: 212127), “Modeling on the Health Care Establishment Pattern in Patuakhali City Corporation by Using Geospatial Techniques”,
Current Affiliation:
Mr. Mohammad Mohsin Sarker, (13 th Batch-Student ID: 203129), “Assessing the Environmental Features of Land Acquisition of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project: A Case
Study of Madaripur Zone”, Current Affiliation:
Eng. Md. Kamrul Islam, (11 th Batch-Student ID: 201140), “Roadway Condition Survey (Dhaka-Mawa Express Highway-N8) for surrounding local area and environment future development using GIS”,
Mr. Muhammad Omar Faruk (9 th Batch-Student ID: 192114), “Modeling Stakeholder
Perception in Participatory GIS for Urban Lake Management at Dhaka City in Bangladesh”,

Chalan Beel Wetlands
Chemical Fertilizer Use
Padma River Morphology
Fakirhat Biodiversity
Turag River Basin
Ganges-Kobadak Project
Tangail Tow
Bhairab River
Female Garment Workers