Awarded "BANGLADESH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES GOLD MEDAL AWARD 2009"

 Academic Performance

Ecology and Environment;

Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management;

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Environmental Management Plan (EMP);

Climate Change and Disaster Management; 

Wetlands and Water Pollution; 

Environmental Law and Policy

Current Research Project/Collaboration

PERSONAL PROFILE OF ABDULLAH HARUN CHOWDHURY 

Present Position (Teaching)

Working as a Professor (Ex. Head of the Discipline) of Environmental Science Discipline in B Sc. and M S. level (Courses: Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration; Environmental Microbiology; Ecology; Coastal Environment and alternative Livelihoods; Environmental Biology, Research Planning and Design; Limnology & Oceanographic Environment; Water Pollution; Wetlands Resource Management; Community & Sustainable Management; and Environmental Law, Protocol & Ethics) of Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh, from 08 February 2011 to date.

 

Field of Interest

 (i) Ecology and Environmental (ii) Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management (iii) Climate Change and Disaster Management (iv) Wetlands and Water Pollution;  (v) Environmental Law and Policies

 Experience as a Teacher

 1.     Worked as an Associate Professor of Environmental Science Discipline in B Sc. and M S. level of Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh, from 08 February 2007 to 07 February 2011.

2.     Worked as an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Discipline in B Sc. and M S. level of Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh, from 25 August 2003 to 07 February 2007.

3.     Worked as a Lecturer of Environmental Science Discipline in B Sc. and M S. level of Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh, from 25 August 2002 to 24 August 2003. 

Experience as a Teacher of Disaster Management

Working as a Regular Teacher from August 2009 to date of Diploma and Short Term Training in Disaster Management (Courses: Damage, Loss and Need Assessment after Disaster; Disaster Mitigation Needs, Policies and Capacity; Tools for Evaluating Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives; Livelihoods Aspects and Social Impact after a Disaster) -a jointly organized Professional Capacity building Program of Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University and CDMP, Ministry of Food and Disaster, Bangladesh.

Experience as a Consultant

(1)   Worked as an Environmental Expert with TTT (Wellington, New Zealand and Bangladesh) under Study Project (39.00.0000.PD.SPEMA.06.2016-131) for Establishment of Marine Aquarium at Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox’s Bazar under Ministry of Science and Technology of Bangladesh from January to June 2017.

(2)   Worked as an Environmental Specialist (IEE, EIA, EMP, Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation) of the consultants firm DDC of the Emergency 2007 Cyclone Recovery and Restoration Project (ECRRP), BWDB, Government of Bangladesh (World Bank funded Project- ida credit number 4507-bd) from June 2010 to December 2016 (32 Polders of Patuakhali, Barguna and Pirojpur districts).

(3)   Worked as a Consultant of Survey for Assessment of Disaster Preparedness and Coping Mechanisms in SDBC-Sundarbans Pilot areas under project Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation in Coastal Protection Forests (SDBC-Sundarbans) implementing agency: giz-Germany from April- July 2013.

(4)   Worked as a National Consultant on the Identification and sustainable uses of Marine Algae, and Aquatic Pollution of St. Martin’s island under the Conservation of Biodiversity, Marine Park Establishment & Eco-tourism Development Project at St. Martins Islands; Ministry of Environment and Forest from Dec 2005- November 2006.

(5)   Worked as an Environmental Consultant of Khulna Development Authority on the Second Phage and Twenty Five Years Master Plan of Khulna Development Authority from May 2009 to April 2010.

(6)   Worked as a Consultant of Ashroy Foundation for Preparing Contingency Plan in 2012.

(7)   Worked as a Consultant of PRODIPON on the Baseline survey of the project Ensuring rights of the poor professional workers on the harvestable resources of Sundarbans [Prodipan-Manusher Jonno Project].

(8)   Worked as a Consultant of Ashroy Foundation on the Community Risk Assessment (CRA) of the project Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) in Rayenda and Southkhali unions [CMDRR- A SDC supported Project of Ashroy Foundation] in 2011.

(9)   Worked as a Consultant of Ashroy Foundation on the Baseline survey of the project Community needs and suggestions regarding multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Rayenda and Southkhali unions [DRR through community ownership of shelters (Nirapod)- A SDC supported Project of Ashroy Foundation] in 2010.

(10) Worked as a Consultant on Impact evaluation of family strengthening programmes (FSP) -A Project of SOS International Children’s Village Organization in 2007.

(11) Worked as a National Consultant on Identify the socio-economic problem of Islanders and Find out the alternative sustainable Livelihoods for islanders of St. Martin’s Island under the Conservation of Biodiversity, Marine Park Establishment & Eco-tourism Development Project at St. Martins Islands; MoEF from Dec 05- Nov 06.

(12) Worked as a Consultant of EIA on the Impact on the Biodiversity of proposed deep-sea port in Akram point. IUCN and Asia Energy in 2006.

(13) Worked as a Consultant on the Impact of climate change on the living pattern of Char Islands and develop a coping mechanism under a DFID funded project of ITDG in 2004.

(14) Worked as a Consultant on the Impact of climate change on the Biodiversity and the Fisherman communities of Coastal area of Bangladesh under the project of Dialogue on Water and Climate of IUCN and World Secretariat of Dialogue on Water and Climate in 2002.

(15) Worked as a Consultant on Biodiversity conservation in relation to socio-economic conditions of Sonadia Islands under the Costal & Wetlands Biodiversity Management Project, Department of Environment in 2006-07.

(16) Worked as a Consultant on the Status of River Erosion, Climate change, Coping pattern and their Impact on the Jamuna floodplain area under a joint project of USAID and DFID in 2003.

(17) Worked as a Consultant on the Environmental degradation in Chalan beel area in relation to socio-economic and livelihoods pattern under a joint project of World Fish center in 2003.

 

Technical Member

 Technical Advisor of Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK Television) of Japan on the

      (1)  Impact of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction

      (2)  Alter native livelihoods and Coping mechanism

 in the South Asia region (Bangladesh Chapter), from 2007 to date.

Technical Member of the Committee of (1) Wetlands and Aquatic Resources Management

                        (2) Species Conservation

           of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), Ministry of Environment and Forest,

           Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (Prepared by IUCN), from 2003 to 2005.

Member of the Commission on Ecosystem Management of IUCN- International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Working (Service) Experience 

A.		:		Worked as a Programme Officer from 18 July 2001 to 20 August 2002 in IUCN (The World Conservation Union) Bangladesh Country Office; particularly was responsible to Coordinate the activities of Bangladesh Wetlands Network that was setup to influence its members to i) Conserve and restore wetlands biodiversity, ii) Rehabilitate and degraded or abandoned wetland areas, iii)  Ensure equitable access of the community to the wetland resources, (iv)Identify indicators for different areas to monitor the changes in health of the ecosystem, v) Identify gaps and conflicts in different sectoral policies, especially land use policy in terms of conservation of Wetlands and fisheries resources and vi) Develop policy guidelines on different environmental issues of wetlands. Organized a two day Conference on Wetlands: People, Land, Water and Fish; Organized dialogues on Shrimp fry collection and Kash jalmahal leasing system. Prepared an Annotated bibliography on Wetlands and their resources and a draft policy paper on the Kash jalmahal leasing system to ensure sustainable management of jalmahals including rivers/ flowing water and recognize access of the poor.
	B.		:		Experienced as a "Technician" in National Conservation Strategy Implementation Project-1 (NCSIP-1) Survey of Flora, operated by the National Herbarium [Finance by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh] from June, 1996 to November, 1997 studies on Chalan Beel in the areas of physico-chemical and biological conditions of the wetlands ecosystem, which helped in the preparation of the final report on the project work.

 

 Research Experience

A	:	Conducted research on the Impact of Oil spill on the Ecosystem of the Sundarbans (World Largest Mangrove Forest) from 11 to 25 December 2014 and February 2015 to January 2016.
B	:	Conducted research on Environmental Impact of Coal based Power Plant of Rampal on the Sundarbans (World Largest Mangrove Forest) and Surrounding areas from August 2010 to July 2012.
C	:	Conducted research on Environmental Impact of Salinity Increasing on Soil, Water and Floral Diversity of Rampal Upazilla, Bagerhat from January 2010 to December 2012.
D	:	Conducted research on Impact of Environmental Hazards on the Plant Diversity of Sundarbans (World Largest Mangrove Forest) in relation to Water and Soil from January 2007 to December 2010.
E	:	Conducted research on Environmental Threats on the Angiospermic Plant Resources of the South-West Coastal Area of Bangladesh from July 2007 to June 2012.
F	:	Conducted research on Environmental threats on algal diversity of St. Martin’s island of Bangladesh January 2005 to December 2008.
G	:	Conducted research on Angiospermic plant resources of the St. Martin’s Island- an ecologically critical area of Bangladesh from January 2005 to December 2007.
H	:	Conducted research on Environmental Threats on the Aquatic Macrophytes in the South-West Coastal Area of Bangladesh January 2007 to December 2010
I	:	Conducted research on Ecology of the Marine Algae of St. Martin’s Island as a Consultant of the Ministry of Environment and Forest from November 2005 to June 2008.
J	:	Conducted research on Environmental Biology, Aquatic Ecology and Environment as a N.S.T. research fellow from July 1999 to June 2001 for Ph.D degree in Rajshahi University.
K	:	Conducted research on Aquatic Ecology and Environment since September 1993 up to date. From January 1997 to December 1998 worked as a N.S.T. research fellow for an M. Phil. Degree of Rajshahi University on Industrial Pollution.
L	:	Conducted research on the Algal Flora of Kuakata and Madarbunia Mangrove forest, in relation to Ecological conditions.
M	:	Conducted '' Preliminary investigation of the physico-chemical qualities of the water bodies of  Rajshahi Metropolis " (published a research article).
N	:	Conducted research on the impact of Azolla sp. (Used as a fertilizer) treatment in the rice field and fish culture since October`95 (Work continuing).
O	:	Conducted ''LIMNOLOGICAL STUDIES OF SIX FISH PONDS IN RELATION TO SODIUM CHLORIDE (NaCl) TREATMENT AGAINST ULCERATIVE SYNDROME IN RAJSHAHI”` (published a research article).
P	:	Conducted research on physico-chemical and biological conditions (water quality standards) of the Padma (Ganga) river in Rajshahi (Published a research article)
Q	:	Conducted two years research on physico-chemical and biological conditions (Limnological work) of the greater Chalan Beel wetland, Bangladesh.
R	:	Conducted investigation on "The different drinking water quality standard (Biological and physico-chemical conditions) in Rajshahi Metropolis city. (Published a research article)

 

Research Project Performance

COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECT

1. Conducted research in 2022 on Impact of climate Change on the Livelihoods and its alternative solutions for the people living in Southwest coastal and slum areas of Bangladesh. Funded by European Union. 2.  Conducted research in 2021-2022 on The impact of dredging in the Pashur river on agricultural land and ecosystem assessment. Funded by Waterkeeper 3.    Conducted research on Physico-chemical conditions and floral population of the Marjat Baor - an ecologically critical wetland. Funded by University Grants Commission. 4.    Conducted research on Innovation of Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in the South-West Coastal Area of Bangladesh. Funded by MOIST, Bangladesh

5.    Conducted research on Environmental Impact of Salinity Increasing on Soil, Water and Floral Diversity of Rampal Upazilla, Bagerhat Funded by University Grants Commission.

6.    Conducted research on A Comparative Account on the Macrophytes of Shrimp Culture Ponds and Some Freshwater Ecosystems of Koyra upazila. Funded by University Grants Commission.

7.    Biological control of algal (Microcystis sp., Euglena sp. and others algae) bloom in rural ponds. Funded by Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology and Research cell, Khulna University. 8.    Impact of industrial effluents on the water quality and biodiversity of the river Rupsha, Khulna. Funded by Research Cell of Khulna University. 9.    Floral diversity of Beel Dakatia in relation to its limnological conditions. Funded by the UGC. 10.  Algal diversity of Sundarbans in relation to its ecological conditions. Funded by the UGC. 11.  Biological control of harmful zooplankton in nursery fish ponds. Funded by University Grants Commission.

ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECT

1.    Ongoing Research (from 2008 to date) on Impact of climate and environmental changes on the ecological conditions and biodiversity of the South and South-West Coastal areas of Bangladesh. 2.    Ongoing Research (from 2007 to date) on Impact of environmental hazards on the floral and faunal composition of the Sndarbans in relation to ecological factors. 3.    Ongoing Research (from 2010 to date) Environmental Impact of Coal based Power Plant of Rampal on the Sundarbans (World Largest Mangrove Forest) and Surrounding areas. 4.    Ongoing Research (from 2014 to date) Environmental impact of oil spills and sinking of fertilizer and coal loaded ships on the floral and faunal composition of the Sundarbans.

Experience as a Research Guide 

PH D. GUIDE

03 (Three) Ph. D fellows completed research under Supervision on the following topics and their degree have been awarded, Research title - 1: Impact of Environmental hazards on the plant diversity of Sundarbans, Satkhira range. Research title - 2: Aquatic flora of Bagerhat in relation to its ecological factors. Research title - 3: Impact of Climate Changes on the Fisheries Resources in Southern Coastal Areas of Bangladesh. At Present 03 (Three) Ph. D fellows are doing research under Supervision M S THESIS GUIDE 44 (Forty Four) M S thesis students have been done their research on the following areas- 1.      Impact of salinity intrusion on the aquatic plants and faunal diversity of the freshwater Ecosystems of the South-West coastal areas of Bangladesh. 2.      Environmental threats on the Aquatic resources of the South and South-West coastal areas of Bangladesh. 3.      Ecology of flora and fauna of the rain fed large water bodies of Rampal. 4.      Impact of climate change and environmental hazards on the wetlands biodiversity of the South-West Coastal areas of Bangladesh. 5.      Ecological and biological conditions of different water bodies of the Barind Tract areas and North Western districts of Bangladesh. 6.      Conservation and cultivation of aquatic medicinal plants of Bangladesh. 7.      Non cultivated wild aquatic biodiversity and their role in livelihoods of the poor people. 8.      Physico-chemical and biological conditions of the river Kirtankhola, near Barishal City. 9.      Impact of industrial effluents on the water quality and biodiversity of the river Rupsha, Khulna. 10.    Phytoplankton diversity of the Sundarbans in relation to its ecological conditions. 11.    Limnological conditions of the river Shandha and Kocha. 12.    Environmental impact of salinity increasing on soil, water and floral diversity of South-West coastal area. 13.    Impact of cyclone Aila on the fresh water ecosystems of South-West coastal region of Bangladesh. 14.    Algal flora of the Kuakata and Madarbunia Mangrove forest. 15.    Physico-chemical and Biological conditions of the Chalan Beel, Trimohini Beel of Bangladesh. 16.    Physico-chemical and Biological conditions of the open reservoir of drinking water in the coastal area. 17.    Limnological conditions of some selective Baors (Ox-bow lakes) of the South-West region of Bangladesh.  07 (Seven) M S thesis students are doing research on Four different Biological Environmental Problems. B SC. LEVEL PROJECT THESIS GUIDE 1.    75 (Seventy Five) B Sc. thesis students have been done their research on the Seventy Five different Biological, environment and ecological related topics and obtained B Sc. (Hon’s) degree.

Experience as a Ph. D Examiner

Worked as an external Examiner of 19 Ph. D thesis from home and abroad. Such as:

(1)    Worked as Ph. D. Examiner of the Department of Biology, The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University Tamilnadu, India in November 2016 [Title: Bioremediation of diesel contaminated soil using bacterial consortium and its influence on black gram Vigna mungo (l.) Hepper]

(2)    Worked as Ph. D. Examiner of the Department of Biology, The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University Tamilnadu, India in November 2016 [Title: Development of carrier based mycorrhizal biofertilizer for improved crop production of Lycopersicon esculentum MILL.]

(3)    Worked as Ph. D. Examiner of the Department of Botany, Alagappa University, Karaikundi-630003, Tamilnadu, India in June 2010 [Title: Bio-energy from seaweeds of the Palk Bay]

(4)    Worked as Ph. D. Examiner of the Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh in May 2016 [Title: Study on the aquatic phytodiversity of Hakaluki haor and their ecosystem based adaptation]

(5)    Worked as Ph. D. Examiner of the Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh in October 2013 [Title: Ecosystem health status assessment of the Sundarbans mangrove forest in Bangladesh]

(6)    Worked as Ph. D. Examiner of the Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608002, Tamilnadu, India in August 2008 [Title: Salinity induced changes in growth, organic and inorganic constituents and Photosynthetic activity of Bruguiera conjugate MERR.]

(7)    Worked as Ph. D. Examiner of the Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh in October 2010 [Title: Ecological study of Tilagarh Eco-park, Sylhet in relation to edaphic feature and vegetation]  etc.

 Experience on Medicinal plants

 IN IUCN

1.      Worked as a Technical person to establish Homestead garden of medicinal plants in Haor basin, Padma -Jamuna flood plain and Chanda beel area under SEMP component of IUCN from June 2001- November 2002.

2.      Worked on the Marketing pattern of medicinal plants in Chakbazar of Dhaka City.

3.      Worked on the Livelihoods patter of medicinal plants producers and traders.

IN KHULNA UNIVERSITY 

A.   Three papers on the medicinal plants have presented in the Third international Botanical Conference (December 05); Conference of Bangladesh Taxonomical Society (March 05) and a National Seminar on Medicinal Plants (December 05).

 Titles of the papers:

1.    Studies on the Herbs and Shrubs medicinal Plants of Khulna. (Published in the Proceeding of this Conf.).

2.    Studies on the cultivation of Andographis paniculata , Abroma augusta and Datura metel.

3.    The medicinal values of some aquatic plants of Bangladesh.

B.   A medicinal plants (Herbs and Shrubs) garden has been established in front of Chatra Hall of Khulna University

1.    About 30 species of medicinal herbs and shrubs plants have been planted inside the garden.

2.     These plants have been collected in wild condition from Khulna and Jessore districts.

C.   Worked on the purpose and part of use of the medicinal plants through interviewing of Kabiraj and local people.

D.   Supervised three (02) students, who have been done research on the primary information and cultivation of the medicinal plants for their undergraduate thesis.

E.   Displayed different medicinal plants and their purpose of uses in the Annual Plant Exhibition-2004 at Hadis park, Khulna with collaboration of ‘Khulna Ayurvedic College’.

F.    An article- Veshoj Samporke Kichu katha, was published by ‘Khulna Ayurvedic College’ in their book- Veshoj o Bigan.

Experience in Editing and Reporting

 EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER 

1)	EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences.  Global Environment Publishers, India.
2)	EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology. Science Pub. Group, India.
3)	EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, Ecology- Environment and Conservation. Global Envi. Pub., India.
4)	EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, Udvid Barta – a Journal of the Bangladesh Botanical Society.
5)	Founder EXECUTIVE EDITOR of LIMNOLOGIA an Environmental research based Periodical. Published from Department of Botany, in Rajshahi University.

REVIEWER

6)	Reviewer of the International Journal SPRINGER- Hydrobiologia, ELSIVIER
7)	Reviewer of the International Journal ECOLOGY- Environment and Conservation.
8)	Reviewer of the International Journal Taxonomy and Biodiversity Research.
9)	Reviewer of the Bangladesh Journal of Botany.
10)	Reviewer of the South Asian Journal of Agriculture.
11)	Reviewer of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
12)	Reviewer of the Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Science.
13)	Reviewer of the Khulna University Studies.

RAPPORTEUR

14)	Acted as Rapporteur (a scientific session), International Conference on Environment & Agriculture, 1-3 November 1998, Tribhuban University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
15)	Acted as Rapporteur (A scientific session), Conference on Industry and Environment, 28-30 December 1999, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
16)	Acted as Rapporteur (Plenary session), Seminar on the Natural Bio-Resources Management, 12-14 October 2002, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India.
17)	Acted as Rapporteur (1st Technical session), National Seminar on The Sundarbans, the Largest Mangrove Forest on the Earth: A World Heritage Site, 25-26 June 2003 Khulna University, Bangladesh.
18)	Acted as Rapporteur (Plenary and scientific session), Second Annual Conference of National Biodiversity Research Group 04 January 2004, ACI Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
19)	Acted as Rapporteur (Technical session), Seminar on The integrated Coastal Zone Management: Role of Khulna University, 27 March 2006 Khulna University, Bangladesh.
20)	Former University Reporter (RU) of Dainik Bangla, Al Amin, Kishan, Weekly Robbar and Nipun, Dhaka.

Coordinated the Conferences, Workshops and Seminars

1.    Organized a two day International Conference (2nd International Conference on Environment) on the Time for Nature and Natural Resource Management, 02-03 March 2024, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.

2.    Organized a two day International Conference (1^st International Conference on Environment) on the Climate Change and Ecosystem Restoration, 19-20 February 2022, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.

3.    Organized a two day Annual Botanical Conference on the Sustainable management of medicinal plants for Bangladesh, 02-03 March 2007, Khulna university, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.

4.    Organized a two day National Conference on the Wetlands: Fish, Land, Water and People, 13-14 July 2002, IDB Bhaban, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

5.    Organized a workshop on the Community Based and Environment friendly use of the Haor Resources, 19 August 2001, IUCN Conference Room, Dhaka.

6.    Organized a workshop on the Flood Plain Resource Management, 17 Sept. 2001, IUCN Conf. Room, Dhaka.

7.    Organized a workshop on the Wetlands Resource Management, 20 October 2001, Conference room of Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.

8.    Organized a workshop on the Sustainable use of the Amazon Flood Plain Resources of Brazil, 29October 2001, IUCN Conference Room, Dhaka.

9.   Organized a workshop on the Environment Friendly Uses of the Renewable Natural Resource Management in Bangladesh, 23 February 2002, IUCN Conference Room, Dhaka.

10.  Organized a workshop on the Environmental Degradation and the Impact Assessment in the Natural Ecosystem of Haor Area, 25 March 2002, IUCN Conference Room, Dhaka.

11.  Organized a workshop on the Impact of Shrimp Fry collection on the Coastal Ecology and Biodiversity of Bangladesh 19 March 2002, IUCN Conference Room, Dhaka.

12.   Organized a seminar on the Fish Sanctuary Related Legal Provisions, 06 December 2001, MACH project Conference room Dhaka.

 

Attended the Conferences, Workshops and Seminars

1.            Attended in the International Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change Assessment and Impacts on Livelihood, January 10-12, 2017, Kathmandu, Nepal; Presented paper on the Glimpses of Flora and Fauna of the Sundarbans (World Largest Mangrove Forest) of Bangladesh and Environmental Threats on its Biodiversity.

2.         Attended as an Invited Plenary Talk Speaker in the International Conference on BIODIVERSITY & EVALUATION: PERSPECTIVE & PARADIGM SHIFT, December 02-03, 2015, Sree Sankara College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India; Presented paper on the Impact of Climate and Environmental Changes on the Biodiversity.

3.           Attended as a Guest Speaker in the 3^rd International Symposium on Minor Fruits, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants for Health and Environments, May 20–21, 2015, BAU-Mymenshing, Bangladesh; Presented paper on the Environmental threats on the fruits and medicinal plants in the south-west coastal area of Bangladesh.

4.        Attended in the National Conference on Biology and Bioinformatics of Economically Important Plants and Microbes, February 17-19, 2012, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, India; Presented paper on the Taxonomy and economical importance of the marine algae of St. Martin’s island, Bangladesh.

5.     Attended as an Invited Guest Speaker in the International Conference on Advances in Ecological Research December, 19-21, 2011, Bikaner, India; Presented paper on the Impact of Ecological and Environmental changes on the biodiversity.

6.     Attended the Annual Botanical Conference, December 11-12, 2010, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. Presented paper on the Environmental threats on the floral diversity (Angiosperm) of South and South-West Coastal area of Bangladesh.

7.        Attended the 6^th International Botanical Conference, December 06-07, 2014, Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Presented paper on the Environmental threats on the Aquatic macrophytes of greater Khulna of Bangladesh.

8.              Attended the 4^th International Botanical Conference, January 16-18, 2009, Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Presented paper on the Environmental threats on algal diversity of St. Martin’s island of Bangladesh. (Obtained Best Speaker Award)

9.        Attended the International Conference on Environment and Agriculture, 1-3 November 1998, Tribhuban University Kathmandu, Nepal, (Two oral presentation and one poster were presented there).

10.      Attended the Conf. on Industry and Environment 28-30 December 1999, Karad, India (Presented a paper).

11.     Attended the International Conference on Pest and Pesticide management for Sustainable Agriculture, 11-13 December 1998, C.S.A. University of Agri. and Technology, Kanpur - 208002, India.

12.  Attended International conference on Natural Bio-Resources Management, 12-14 October 2002. Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India (Presented a paper).

13.       Attended the National Symposium on Frontiers of Research in Plant Sciences, 2-4 Dec. 1999, Kolkata University, India (Presented a paper).

14.     Attended the Chittagong International Biodiversity Conference, 22-24 May 2007, Organized by Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh (Presented two papers).

15.   Attended the Annual Botanical Conference 2009, 9-10 Jan. 2010, Chittagong University (Presented a paper).

16.     Attended the Annual Botanical Conference, 07-09 March 2008, Organized by Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Presented a paper).

17.        Attended the National Seminar on The Sundarbans, the Largest Mangrove Forest on the Earth: A World Heritage Site, 25-26 June 2003 Khulna University, Bangladesh. (Presented a paper On Glimpses of Flora and Fauna of the Sundarbans) 

18.         Attended the Conference on the Role of Plant Taxonomy in Biodiversity, 30 March 2005. University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Presented a paper).

19.         Attended the Annual Botanical Conference, 10-11 January 2004, Jahangirnagar University. (Presented paper)

20.       Attended the National workshop on Coastal Environment and Energy Resources in Bangladesh, 8-9 December 1998, Khulna University, Bangladesh (Presented a paper).

21.       Attended the Annual Botanical Conference, 20-21 January 2001. Chittagong University (Presented a paper).

22.         Attended the International Synthesis Workshop on Dialogue on Water and Climate, 17-18 December 2002, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by IUCN-The World Conservation Union and Ministry of Water Resources.

23.            Attended The Global Biodiversity Forum (GBF) for South Asia: 3^rd Regional Session, 5-18 June 2003, Osmani Memorial Hall, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by IUCN-The World Conservation Union.

24.     Attended the International Conference on the Role of Plant Taxonomy in Herbal Medicine and Conservation Policy of Floral Diversity, 17-19 March 2003, Bangladesh National Herbarium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

25.            Attended the International Botanical Conference, 12-14 January 2003, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

26.     Attended the 10th Bangladesh Botanical Conference, 12-14 November 1999, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

27.            Attended the 9th Biennial Botanical Conference, 8-9, January 1997, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

28.       Attended the 8th Biennial Botanical Conf., 11-12, December 1994, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.

29.          Attended the National workshop on Arsenic Pollution in Bangladesh: its causes, effects and Mitigation, 27-28 June 1990. Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

30.           Attended the Seminar on Election 2001: National Policy Forum 20-22 August 2001. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Center for Policy Dialogue, Prothom Alo and The Daily Star.

31.        Attended the 1^St International Workshop on Role of Self-Recruiting Species in Rural Livelihoods, 23 August 2001. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by ITDG-Bangladesh and University of Stirling, UK.  

32.      Attended 4^th International Plant Tissue Culture Conference, 1-3 November 2001. University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (Presented a paper on Needs and Prospects of Intellectual Property Rights in Bangladesh).

33.          Attended the Programme Development Workshop: Fisheries Research Opportunities and Demands 14-15 November 2001. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by DFID and BCAS.

34.         Attended the Workshop on the Code and Conduct of Fisheries, 24-25 April 2002, Hotel Sonargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by FAO, BOBP and Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock 

35.           Attended the Annual Botanical Conference, 12 January 2002. University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

36.           Attended the Annual Botanical Conference, 29-30 December 2003. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.

37.    Attended the Seminar on Education for what: A Discursive Discourse, 05 Jan. 03, Khulna Univ., Bangladesh.

38.     Attended the Seminar on Integrated Resource Management of the Sundarban Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh, 25 May 2003, Khulna University, Bangladesh. Organized by UGC-DFID Supper Project

39.       Attended the Workshop on Effective Redesign of Sundarbans Bio-diversity Conservation Project (SBCP) Incorporating Peoples Voice, 25 March 2003, Zia Hall, Khulna, Bangladesh. Organized by SBCP Watch Group.

40.     Attended the Workshop on The Shrimp Industries of Bangladesh: Facing the Challenges of Globalization, 24-25 April 2003, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by IUCN and Int. Institute for Sustainable Development.

41.      Attended the Regional Workshop on National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, 11 June 2003, Khulna, Bangladesh. Organized by IUCN, GEF, UNDP and Ministry of Environment and Forest.

42.       Attended the Second National Workshop on the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, 24 March 2004, BIAM, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by IUCN, GEF, UNDP and Ministry of Environment and Forest.

43.     Attended the First National Workshop on the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, 24 March 2003, BIAM, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by IUCN, GEF, UNDP and Ministry of Environment and Forest.

44.      Attended the Second Annual Conference of National Biodiversity Research Group 04 January 2004, ACI Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

List of Research Publications

1.      Mustafa, Naser and A. H. Chowdhury. 2023. Heavy metal content in water and sediment of shrimp farms of Satkhira, Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies Special Issue: 78-87.

2.      Roy, Sajib and A. H. Chowdhury. 2023. Bioaccumulation of heavy metal in farmed tilapia and shrimp in Satkhira district, southwest Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies Special Issue: 88-100.

3.      Chowdhury, A. H. 2022. Impacts of industrialization and infrastructure developments on the flora, fauna and ecosystems of the Sundarbans and surrounding areas. African Journal of Biological Sciences 4(3):22-40  (10.33472/AFJBS.4.3.2022.22-40)

4.     Chowdhury, A. H. 2017. Environmental Impact of Coal based Power Plant of Rampal on the Sundarbans (World Largest Mangrove Forest) and Surrounding Areas. MOJ Ecology & Environ Sci. 2(3):1-17 (00022.DOI: 10.15406/mojes.2017.02.00022)

5.      Chowdhury, A. H. and M. A. Akber. 2015. Study of Impacts of oil spill on the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci .41(1): 75-94.

6.      Chowdhury, A. H. 2014. Solieria robusta (Greville) Kylin - New record of a marine red alga for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 21(1): 97-99.

7.      Chattapadhyay, T., A. H. Chowdhury and D.D. Chatterjee.2014. Impact on Biological Properties of Fresh Water Bodies of Aila Affected South-West Region of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Res. Pub. J. 9(3): 200-207.

8.      Aziz, A. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2013. Limnological Status of Trimohini Beel of Rajshahi, Bangladesh J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci .39(2): 172-182.

9.      Ahmed, R., M. M. Rahman and A. H. Chowdhury. 2013. Physico-chemical attributes of different water bodies of Rampal Upazila at Bagerhat. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 2(2): 33-41.

10.     Chowdhury, A. H. 2012. Impact of Water Pollution on the Ecology and Biology of Aquatic Carnivorous Plants (Book). Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. 132p.

11.    Chowdhury, A. H.  and R. Ahmed. 2012. Water, sediment and macrophyte quality of some shrimp culture ponds and fresh water ecosystems of Koyra. Bangladesh J. Botany 41(1): 35-41.

12.   Mannan, M. A., M. M. Rahman and A. H. Chowdhury. 2012. Plant population of Satkhira range of the Sundarban in relation to its physico-chemical conditions of soil. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 1(2): 17-24.

13.    Aziz, A., S. Islam and A. H. Chowdhury. 2010. Marine algae of St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. IX. New records of green algae (Chlorophyceae). Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 17(2): 193-198.

14.    Islam, S., A. Aziz and A. H. Chowdhury. 2010. Marine algae of St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. VIII. New records of red algae (Rhodophyceae). Bangladesh J. Botany 39(1): 87-96.

15.      Khan, M. M. Hossain, Hossain, M. S. Hossain and A. H. Chowdhury. 2010. River Management through People’s Participation: A Study on River Chitra of Narail, Bangladesh. Ulashi Sreejony Sangha (USS) and Supported by Action Aid Bangladesh. ISBN 9789843319500 (Book),pp 24.

16.    Islam, M. A. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2009. Biological control of harmful zooplankton by the spawns of Catla catla in nursery fish ponds. South. Asian. J. Agric. 4(1& 2): 59-62.

17.   Hossain, M. Z. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2008. Phytoplankton abundance in relation to physico-chemical conditions of the Sundarbans estuary. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci. 34(2): 103-112.

18.    Islam, M. A. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2008. Biological control of harmful zooplankton by the spawns of Silver Carp in nursery fish ponds. South. Asian. J. Agric. 3(1& 2): 51-54.

19.    Salam, M. A., A. H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2008. New record of Cynophyceae from Bangladesh. J. of Taxonomy and Biodiversity Research 2(1): 9-16.

20.    Masud, M. M. A., A. H. Chowdhury, Milton and M. Akhtaruzzaman. 2007-2008. The impacts of food habit and sanitation on child (under 5) in relation to their diarrhoeal disease. Bangladesh J. of Nutr. 20-21(December):9-16.

21.    Chowdhury A.H. and R. Ahmed. 2007. Neurymenia fraxinifolia (Mert.) J. Ag. - a new record of a marine red alga for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Botany 36(1): 81-83.

22.    Chowdhury, A. H. 2006. Chlorophyll and protein content of Utricularia L. Bangladesh J. Bot. 35(2): 169-171.

23.    Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2006. Limnological conditions of Utricularial habitat. Ecol. Env. & Cons. India 12(1): 17-23.

24.    Islam, M.A., A.H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2005. Biological control of harmful zooplankton in nursery fish ponds. Ecol. Env. & Cons. India 11(3-4): 505-509.

25.    Chowdhury A.H. and A. A. Mamun. 2005. Physico-chemical conditions and plankton population of two fish ponds of Khulna. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 25: 74-79.

26.     Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2002. Phytoplankton and physico-chemical conditions of water in a sugar mill effluent fed water body. Bangladesh J. Life. Sci. 14(1&2):131-140.

27.    Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2001. Analysis of stream water contaminated effluents from sugar mill and study of its plankton population. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sc. 27(2): 175-182.

28.    Chowdhury, A. H. and M. Zaman. 2001. Physico-chemical characteristics and phytoplankton abundance of a water body polluted by oil-grease. Bangladesh J. Life. Sci. 13(1&2):197-203.

29.    Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 2001. Common plankton prey of Utricularia L. in Rajshahi. Bang. J. Bot .30(2): 145-147.

30.    Islam, M.A., A.H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2001. Limnology of fish ponds in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Ecol. Env. & Cons. 7(1): 1-7.

31.    M. Fakruzzaman, A. H. Chowdhury, S. Naz and M. Zaman. 2001. Zooplankton of some fish ponds in Barind Tract in relation to its physico-chemical variables. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 20: 75-80.

32.    Chowdhury, A.H., A.B.M.S. Rahman and M. Zaman. 2000. Impact of Sugar Mills Effluent on the Water Quality and Aquatic Biota in Rajshahi. Ecol. Env. & Cons. India 6(1): 121-126.

33.   Chowdhury, A.H., and M. Zaman. 2000. Limnological conditions of the river Padma, near Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Bot. 29(2): 159-165.

34.    Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2000. Macrovegetation of a polluted canal receiving industrial effluents. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci. 26(2): 157-164.

35.    Chowdhury, A.H., M.N. Uddin, S. Naz and M.Zaman. 2000. Blue Green Algae (Oscillatoriaceae) of Kuakata and Madarbunia Mangrove forest, Bangladesh. Bangladesh. J. Plant Taxon. 7(2): 1-7.

36.    Chowdhury A.H. and M. Zaman. 1999. Zooplankton of the river Padma near Rajshahi, in relation to its physico-chemical conditions. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 18: 117-123.

37.     Chowdhury, A. H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 1998. Evaluation of water quality and plankton abundance in a canal receiving sugar mill effluent in Rajshahi. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci. 24(2): 283-291.

38.     Islam, M.A., A.H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 1998. Seasonal occurrence of zooplankton in four managed fish ponds in Rajshahi. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 17: 51-60.

39.   Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman.1996. Effect of industrial effluents on the physico-chemical and biological conditions of the Padma water near Rajshahi. J.  Bio-sci., Inst. Biol. Sci., Bangladesh.  4: 9-19.

40.   Chowdhury, A.H. and M. A. A. Kawser. 2005. Studies on the medicinal plants (herbs and shrubs) of Khulna. Published in the proceedings of Conference on Utilization of Plant Resources and Plant Taxonomy, 10 March, 2005, Organized by Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists. pp 27-30.

41.  Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2002. Impact of power plants effluent on the zooplankton. Published in the proceedings of Conf. Industry & Environment, 28-30, December 1999 in Karad, India (Editor: R. K Trivedy) pp 201-207.

42.  Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 2001. Effect of industrial effluents on the water quality and aquatic biota in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Published in the proceedings of Int. Conf. Envi. & Agri. 1-3, November 98, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Eds: P. K. Jha, S. R. Baral, S. B. Karmacharya, H. D. Lekhak, P. lacoul and C. B. Baniya) pp. 562-571.

43.   Uddin, M. N., S. Naz, A. H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2001. Distribution of the algal flora in Kuakata and Madarbunia Mangrove forest, Bangladesh. Published in the proceedings of Int. Conf. Envi. & Agri. 1-3, November 98, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Eds: P. K. Jha, S. R. Baral, S. B. Karmacharya, H. D. Lekhak, P. lacoul and C. B. Baniya) pp. 75-77.

44.  Chowdhury, A.H.  2002. Impact of Climate Change on livelihoods and its alternative solutions for the people living in southwest coastal and slum areas in Bangladesh. Published by Education and Development Foundation - Educo (www.educo.org.bd); Funded by the European Union. pp. 59.

45.  Chowdhury, A.H.  2002. The impact of dredging in the Pashur river on agriculture land and ecosystem assessment. Published by Waterkeeper. pp 22.

Published in Bilingual Journal

1.   Chowdhury, A. H., S. Naz, M. F. Zaman and M. Zaman.1998. Effect of common salts on the Water qualities of some fish ponds in Rajshahi. Limnologia Vol. 4, Bangladesh.

2.  Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 1998. Diurnal and Nocturnal changes in the Physico-chemical conditions of some Mini and Large ponds of Rajshahi. Limnologia  Vol. 4, Bangladesh.

3.  Chowdhury, A.H., M. F. Zaman and M. Zaman.1998. Drinking water quality of Rajshahi Metropolis city. Limnologia Vol. 4, Bangladesh.

4.   Zaman, M., S. Naz, N. Mushfaqua and A.H.Chowdhury.1996. Preliminary investigation on the physicochemical qualities of the water bodies of Rajshahi Metropolis. Limnologia Vol. 1, Bangladesh.

5.   Naz, S., A.H. Chowdhury, N. Mushfaqua and M. Zaman.1996. Plankton and physico-chemical conditions of the Padma river water. Limnologia Vol. 3, Bangladesh.

Conference Papers

Chowdhury, A.H. 1998. Impact of Sugar mill and Power Plants effluents on the Aquatic Biota in Rajshahi (Best Presenter), International Conf. on Environment and Agric., 1-3 Nov. 1998, Tribhuban Uni. Kathmandu, Nepal.

Chowdhury, A. H. 1999. Impact of Power plants effluents and Oil-grease pollution on the Aquatic Ecosystems of the River Padma and a Perennial Canal. Conference on Industry and Environment 28-30 Dec. 1999, Karad, India.

Chowdhury, A. H. 1999. Role of some selective plants in the Aquatic ecosystems. National Symposium on Frontiers of Research in Plant Sciences, 2-4 Dec. 1999, Kolkata University, India.

Chowdhury, A. H. 2002. Ecological degradation of habitats of aquatic insectivorous plant Utricularia sp. of Bangladesh. Int. Conf. on Natural Bio-Resources Management, 12-14 Oct. 2002. Barkatullah University, India.

Chowdhury, A. H. 2003. Glimpses of Flora and Fauna of the Sundarbans. National Workshop on the Sundarbans, the Largest Mangrove Forest on the Earth: A World Heritage Site, 25-26 June 2003 Khulna University, Bangladesh. 

Chowdhury, A.H. 2009. Environmental threats on algal diversity of St. Martin’s island of Bangladesh (Best Speaker presentation). 4^th International Botanical Conference, Jan. 16-18, 2009, Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

Chowdhury, A.H. 2010. Angiospermic plant resources of the St. Martin’s Island- an ecologically critical area of Bangladesh. Annual Botanical Conference, January 09-10, 2010, Chittagong University, Bangladesh.

Chowdhury, A.H. 2011. Environmental threats on the plant resources of the Sundarbans-the world heritage site of Bangladesh. International Conf. on Advances in Ecological Research 19-21 Dec., 2011, Bikaner, India.

Chowdhury, A.H. 2011. Impact of Ecological and Environmental changes on the biodiversity (Invited Guest Speaker). International Conf. on Advances in Ecological Research 19-21 Dec. 2011, Bikaner, India.

Chowdhury, A.H. 2014. Revisiting Aila: Impact, salinity intrusion, livelihoods resilience and safe wash in the South-West coastal area. Consultation Workshop on Revisiting Aila: Cry for Safe WaSH.  25 May 2014, Dhaka

Chowdhury, A.H. 2014. Environmental threats on the Aquatic macrophytes of greater Khulna of Bangladesh. 6^th International Botanical Conference, December 06-07, 2014, Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

Chowdhury, A.H. 2015. Environmental Threats on the Angiospermic Plant Resources of the South-West Coastal Area of Bangladesh. The Gobeshona Conference  for research on climate change in Bangladesh, January 08-11, 2015 International Centre for Climate Change and Development and Independent university, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Chowdhury, A.H. 2015. Environmental threats on the fruits and medicinal plants in the south-west coastal area of Bangladesh. The 3rd International Symposium on Minor fruits, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants. May 20-21, 2015, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Chowdhury, A. H. 2009. Impact of climate change on the rivers of Sundarbans. Proceedings of the Conference on Climate change and Bangladesh Development Strategy: Domestic Policy and International Cooperation. Volume 2

Award for Academic Activities 

1. Obtained Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Gold Medal Award - 2009 for valuable contribution in the Environmental Sciences, 31 July 2011, Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2.  Obtained World Environment and Livelihood (WEAL) Award -2023, International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, India, www.ecologyfoundation.in, on 22 June 2023.

3.  Obtained Pothikrit Biggyan Sommanona (Pothikrit Science Award) 2023, Pothikrit Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 14 October 2023.

4.  Obtained Distinguish Scientists Award -2022 in the field of Environmental Science, Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (IE & ES), India, www.ieesonline.in, on 20 October 2022.

5.  Obtained Best Speaker Award in the International Conference on Environment and Agriculture, 1-3 November 1998, Tribhuban University Kathmandu, Nepal.

6.  Obtained Best Speaker Prize in the 3rd International Botanical Conference, 8-10 January 2009, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

7.  Obtained Best Presenter Award in the Conf. on Industry and Environment 28-30 Decem 1999, Karad, India.

8. Obtained Best Presenter Award in the International Biodiversity Conference, 22-24 May 2007, Organized by Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh).

9. Obtained Best Speaker Prize in the Annual Botanical Conference-2000, 20-21 January 2001. Chittagong University, Bangladesh.

10. Listed One of the final three nominees in the Wetland Wise Use Award category, of the Ramsar Wetland Convention Award 2015.

 

Designated Discussant, Key Note/ Guest Speaker of the Conference Theme Paper

1.  Was an Invited Plenary Speaker on the Impact of environmental changes on the biodiversity, 22-24 June 2023,  9^th International Conference on Environment and Ecology, The University of Burdwan, India

2.  Was an Invited Speaker for Plenary Lecture on the Environmental Management and Control, 19-20 October 2022, Bilateral International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Khulna University, Bangladesh

3.  Was an Invited Speaker in the Young Scientists Conference on Impact of Climate Change-A Way Forward, 28-30 September 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)-Central and South Asia Regional Partner (CASAREP) with SIDA.

4.  Was an Invited Keynote Presenter on the Impact of ecological and environmental changes on the biodiversity of International Young Scientists Congress (Young Scientist for Achieving SDGs), 13-15 December 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS).

5.  Was an Invited Guest Speaker in the International Conference on Next Generation Pteridology: Indian Perspective, 08-10 March, 2019, Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Hatgobindapur, Barddhaman, West Bengal, India.

6. Was an Invited Policy Session Speaker in the International Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change Assessment and Impacts on Livelihood, January 10-12, 2017, Kathmandu, Nepal; Presented paper on the Climate Research and Climate Change Policy in Developing Countries.

7.  Was an Invited Plenary Talk Speaker on the Conference theme paper Impact of Climate and Environmental Changes on the Biodiversity. International Conference on BIODIVERSITY & EVALUATION: PERSPECTIVE & PARADIGM SHIFT, December 02-03, 2015, Sree Sankara College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

8. Was a Guest Speaker in the 3^rd International Symposium on Minor Fruits, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants for Health and Environments, May 20–21, 2015, BAU-Mymenshing, Bangladesh; Presented paper on the Environmental threats on the fruits and medicinal plants in the south-west coastal area of Bangladesh.

9. Was an Invitation Keynote Presenter on the Impact of ecological and environmental changes on the biodiversity of International Young Scientists Congress (Young Scientist for Achieving SDGs), 13-15 December 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS).

10. Was an Invited Guest Speaker on the Conference theme paper Impact of Ecological and Environmental Changes on the Biodiversity.  Int. Conf. on Advances in Ecological Research, 19-21 December, 2011, MGS University, Bikaner, India

11. Was a Designated Discussant on the Conference theme paper Coastal and Marine Plant Resources of Bangladesh: Management and Exploitation.  Annual Botanical Conference 2009, 9-10 January 2010, Chittagong University.

12. Was a Designated Discussant on the theme paper Challenges for Natural Bio-Resources Management, International Conference on the Natural Bio-Resources Management, 12-14 October 2002. Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India

13. Was a Designated Discussant on the theme paper of International Biodiversity Conference, 22-24 May 2007, Organized by Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh.

New Record

Total 12 marine and 39 fresh water algae have been recorded for the first time from

Bangladesh

Visited Countries

:

JAPAN, GERMANY, DENMARK, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, SOUTH KOREA NEPAL, INDIA, THAILAND, HONGKONG AND URUGUAY

Training Courses

:

Three basic training courses completed on Disaster Management, Reporting and Journalism. Sponsored by i.        RDA- Bagura and CDMP of Ministry of Food and Disaster in 2009 ii.       Bangladesh Press Institute (PIB) in 1991 and Center for Sustainable Development (CFSD) in 1994.

Experience of Executive Post 

A.	:	Founder President, Organization of Bangladesh Environmental Management (OBAEM).
B.	:	Ex. Member, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Botanical Society.
C.	:	President (2 times), Vice President, Secretary, Join Secretary, Lions Club of International, Khulna.
D.	:	Former President and General Secretary, Rajshahi University Press Club.
E.	:	Former Director, Leo Club of Rajshahi University.
F.	:	Former Member, Leo Club of International, USA.
G.	:	Founder Executive Member of the News Paper Readers Forum Rajshahi University.

Member of the Professional Organizations

A	:	President, Organization of Bangladesh Environmental Management (www.obaem.org).
B	:	Life Member, Bangladesh Botanical Society.
C	:	Life Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
D	:	Life Member, Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh.
E	:	Life Member, Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists.
F	:	Member, Ecological Society (ECOS), Kathmandu, Nepal.
G	:	Member, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
H	:	Life Member, Bangladesh Society of Environmental Scientists
I	:	Member, Lions Club of International, Khulna.

Award for Academic Activities

1. Obtained Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Gold Medal Award - 2009 for valuable contribution in the Environmental Sciences, 31 July 2011, Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2.  Obtained World Environment and Livelihood (WEAL) Award -2023, International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, India, www.ecologyfoundation.in, on 22 June 2023.

3.  Obtained Pothikrit Biggyan Sommanona (Pothikrit Science Award) 2023, Pothikrit Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 14 October 2023.

4.  Obtained Distinguish Scientists Award -2022 in the field of Environmental Science, Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (IE & ES), India, www.ieesonline.in, on 20 October 2022.

5.  Obtained Best Speaker Award in the International Conference on Environment and Agriculture, 1-3 November 1998, Tribhuban University Kathmandu, Nepal.

6.  Obtained Best Speaker Prize in the 3rd International Botanical Conference, 8-10 January 2009, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

7.  Obtained Best Presenter Award in the Conf. on Industry and Environment 28-30 Decem 1999, Karad, India.

8. Obtained Best Presenter Award in the International Biodiversity Conference, 22-24 May 2007, Organized by Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh).

9. Obtained Best Speaker Prize in the Annual Botanical Conference-2000, 20-21 January 2001. Chittagong University, Bangladesh.

10. Listed One of the final three nominees in the Wetland Wise Use Award category, of the Ramsar Wetland Convention Award 2015.

Supervision

Designated Discussant, Key Note/ Guest Speaker of the Conference Theme Paper

1.  Was an Invited Plenary Speaker on the Impact of environmental changes on the biodiversity, 22-24 June 2023, 9th International Conference on Environment and Ecology, The University of Burdwan, India

2.  Was an Invited Speaker for Plenary Lecture on the Environmental Management and Control, 19-20 October 2022, Bilateral International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Khulna University, Bangladesh

3.  Was an Invited Speaker in the Young Scientists Conference on Impact of Climate Change-A Way Forward, 28-30 September 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)-Central and South Asia Regional Partner (CASAREP) with SIDA.

4.  Was an Invited Keynote Presenter on the Impact of ecological and environmental changes on the biodiversity of International Young Scientists Congress (Young Scientist for Achieving SDGs), 13-15 December 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS).

5.  Was an Invited Guest Speaker in the International Conference on Next Generation Pteridology: Indian Perspective, 08-10 March, 2019, Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Hatgobindapur, Barddhaman, West Bengal, India.

6. Was an Invited Policy Session Speaker in the International Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change Assessment and Impacts on Livelihood, January 10-12, 2017, Kathmandu, Nepal; Presented paper on the Climate Research and Climate Change Policy in Developing Countries.

7.  Was an Invited Plenary Talk Speaker on the Conference theme paper Impact of Climate and Environmental Changes on the Biodiversity. International Conference on BIODIVERSITY & EVALUATION: PERSPECTIVE & PARADIGM SHIFT, December 02-03, 2015, Sree Sankara College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

8. Was a Guest Speaker in the 3^rd International Symposium on Minor Fruits, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants for Health and Environments, May 20–21, 2015, BAU-Mymenshing, Bangladesh; Presented paper on the Environmental threats on the fruits and medicinal plants in the south-west coastal area of Bangladesh.

9. Was an Invitation Keynote Presenter on the Impact of ecological and environmental changes on the biodiversity of International Young Scientists Congress (Young Scientist for Achieving SDGs), 13-15 December 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS).

10. Was an Invited Guest Speaker on the Conference theme paper Impact of Ecological and Environmental Changes on the Biodiversity.  Int. Conf. on Advances in Ecological Research, 19-21 December, 2011, MGS University, Bikaner, India

11. Was a Designated Discussant on the Conference theme paper Coastal and Marine Plant Resources of Bangladesh: Management and Exploitation.  Annual Botanical Conference 2009, 9-10 January 2010, Chittagong University.

12. Was a Designated Discussant on the theme paper Challenges for Natural Bio-Resources Management, International Conference on the Natural Bio-Resources Management, 12-14 October 2002. Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India

13. Was a Designated Discussant on the theme paper of International Biodiversity Conference, 22-24 May 2007, Organized by Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh.

New Record

                      Total 12 marine and 39 fresh water algae have been recorded for the first time from Bangladesh

Visited Countries

Training Courses

Personal Background

Experience of Executive Post

Member of the Professional Organizations

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IMPACT OF OIL SPILL ON THE SUNDARBANS MANGROVE FOREST

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF COAL BASED POWER PLANT OF RAMPAL ON THE SUNDARBA

List of Research Publications

1.    Mustafa, Naser and A. H. Chowdhury. 2023. Heavy metal content in water and sediment of shrimp farms of Satkhira, Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies Special Issue: 78-87.

2.      Roy, Sajib and A. H. Chowdhury. 2023. Bioaccumulation of heavy metal in farmed tilapia and shrimp in Satkhira district, southwest Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies Special Issue: 88-100.

3.      Chowdhury, A. H. 2022. Impacts of industrialization and infrastructure developments on the flora, fauna and ecosystems of the Sundarbans and surrounding areas. African Journal of Biological Sciences 4(3):22-40   (10.33472/AFJBS.4.3.2022.22-40)

4.      Chowdhury, A. H. 2017. Environmental Impact of Coal based Power Plant of Rampal on the Sundarbans (World Largest Mangrove Forest) and Surrounding Areas. MOJ Ecology & Environ Sci. 2(3):1-17 (00022.DOI: 10.15406/mojes.2017.02.00022)

5.      Chowdhury, A. H. and M. A. Akber. 2015. Study of Impacts of oil spill on the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci .41(1): 75-94.

6.      Chowdhury, A. H. 2014. Solieria robusta (Greville) Kylin - New record of a marine red alga for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 21(1): 97-99.

7.      Chattapadhyay, T., A. H. Chowdhury and D.D. Chatterjee.2014. Impact on Biological Properties of Fresh Water Bodies of Aila Affected South-West Region of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Res. Pub. J. 9(3): 200-207.

8.      Aziz, A. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2013. Limnological Status of Trimohini Beel of Rajshahi, Bangladesh J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci .39(2): 172-182.

9.      Ahmed, R., M. M. Rahman and A. H. Chowdhury. 2013. Physico-chemical attributes of different water bodies of Rampal Upazila at Bagerhat. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 2(2): 33-41.

10.    Chowdhury, A. H. 2012. Impact of Water Pollution on the Ecology and Biology of Aquatic Carnivorous Plants (Book). Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. 132p.

11.     Chowdhury, A. H.  and R. Ahmed. 2012. Water, sediment and macrophyte quality of some shrimp culture ponds and fresh water ecosystems of Koyra. Bangladesh J. Botany 41(1): 35-41.

12.    Mannan, M. A., M. M. Rahman and A. H. Chowdhury. 2012. Plant population of Satkhira range of the Sundarban in relation to its physico-chemical conditions of soil. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 1(2): 17-24.

13.    Aziz, A., S. Islam and A. H. Chowdhury. 2010. Marine algae of St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. IX. New records of green algae (Chlorophyceae). Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 17(2): 193-198.

14.    Islam, S., A. Aziz and A. H. Chowdhury. 2010. Marine algae of St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. VIII. New records of red algae (Rhodophyceae). Bangladesh J. Botany 39(1): 87-96.

15.   Khan, M. M. Hossain, Hossain, M. S. Hossain and A. H. Chowdhury. 2010. River Management through People’s Participation: A Study on River Chitra of Narail, Bangladesh. Ulashi Sreejony Sangha (USS) and Supported by Action Aid Bangladesh. ISBN 9789843319500 (Book), pp 24.

16.   Islam, M. A. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2009. Biological control of harmful zooplankton by the spawns of Catla catla in nursery fish ponds. South. Asian. J. Agric. 4(1& 2): 59-62.

17.    Hossain, M. Z. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2008. Phytoplankton abundance in relation to physico-chemical conditions of the Sundarbans estuary. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci. 34(2): 103-112.

18.    Islam, M. A. and A. H. Chowdhury. 2008. Biological control of harmful zooplankton by the spawns of Silver Carp in nursery fish ponds. South. Asian. J. Agric. 3(1& 2): 51-54.

19.    Salam, M. A., A. H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2008. New record of Cynophyceae from Bangladesh. J. of Taxonomy and Biodiversity Research 2(1): 9-16.

20.    Masud, M. M. A., A. H. Chowdhury, Milton and M. Akhtaruzzaman. 2007-2008. The impacts of food habit and sanitation on child (under 5) in relation to their diarrhoeal disease. Bangladesh J. of Nutr. 20-21(December):9-16.

21.    Chowdhury A.H. and R. Ahmed. 2007. Neurymenia fraxinifolia (Mert.) J. Ag. - a new record of a marine red alga for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Botany 36(1): 81-83.

22.    Chowdhury, A. H. 2006. Chlorophyll and protein content of Utricularia L. Bangladesh J. Bot. 35(2): 169-171.

23.    Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2006. Limnological conditions of Utricularial habitat. Ecol. Env. & Cons. India 12(1): 17-23.

24.    Islam, M.A., A.H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2005. Biological control of harmful zooplankton in nursery fish ponds. Ecol. Env. & Cons. India 11(3-4): 505-509.

25.    Chowdhury A.H. and A. A. Mamun. 2005. Physico-chemical conditions and plankton population of two fish ponds of Khulna. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 25: 74-79.

26.    Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2002. Phytoplankton and physico-chemical conditions of water in a sugar mill effluent fed water body. Bangladesh J. Life. Sci. 14(1&2):131-140.

27.    Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2001. Analysis of stream water contaminated effluents from sugar mill and study of its plankton population. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sc. 27(2): 175-182.

28.    Chowdhury, A. H. and M. Zaman. 2001. Physico-chemical characteristics and phytoplankton abundance of a water body polluted by oil-grease. Bangladesh J. Life. Sci. 13(1&2):197-203.

29.    Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 2001. Common plankton prey of Utricularia L. in Rajshahi. Bang. J. Bot .30(2): 145-147.

30.    Islam, M.A., A.H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2001. Limnology of fish ponds in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Ecol. Env. & Cons. 7(1): 1-7.

31.    M. Fakruzzaman, A. H. Chowdhury, S. Naz and M. Zaman. 2001. Zooplankton of some fish ponds in Barind Tract in relation to its physico-chemical variables. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 20: 75-80.

32.    Chowdhury, A.H., A.B.M.S. Rahman and M. Zaman. 2000. Impact of Sugar Mills Effluent on the Water Quality and Aquatic Biota in Rajshahi. Ecol. Env. & Cons. India 6(1): 121-126.

33.   Chowdhury, A.H., and M. Zaman. 2000. Limnological conditions of the river Padma, near Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Bot. 29(2): 159-165.

34.    Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2000. Macrovegetation of a polluted canal receiving industrial effluents. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci. 26(2): 157-164.

35.    Chowdhury, A.H., M.N. Uddin, S. Naz and M.Zaman. 2000. Blue Green Algae (Oscillatoriaceae) of Kuakata and Madarbunia Mangrove forest, Bangladesh. Bangladesh. J. Plant Taxon. 7(2): 1-7.

36.    Chowdhury A.H. and M. Zaman. 1999. Zooplankton of the river Padma near Rajshahi, in relation to its physico-chemical conditions. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 18: 117-123.

37.    Chowdhury, A. H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 1998. Evaluation of water quality and plankton abundance in a canal receiving sugar mill effluent in Rajshahi. J. Asiat. Soci. Bangladesh Sci. 24(2): 283-291.

38.    Islam, M.A., A.H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 1998. Seasonal occurrence of zooplankton in four managed fish ponds in Rajshahi. Univ. J. Zool., Rajshahi Univ. 17: 51-60.

39.    Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman.1996. Effect of industrial effluents on the physico-chemical and biological conditions of the Padma water near Rajshahi. J.  Bio-sci., Inst. Biol. Sci., Bangladesh.  4: 9-19.

40.  Chowdhury, A.H. and M. A. A. Kawser. 2005. Studies on the medicinal plants (herbs and shrubs) of Khulna. Published in the proceedings of Conference on Utilization of Plant Resources and Plant Taxonomy, 10 March, 2005, Organized by Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists. pp 27-30.

41.  Chowdhury, A.H. and M. Zaman. 2002. Impact of power plants effluent on the zooplankton. Published in the proceedings of Conf. Industry & Environment, 28-30, December 1999 in Karad, India (Editor: R. K Trivedy)         pp 201-207.

42.  Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 2001. Effect of industrial effluents on the water quality and aquatic biota in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Published in the proceedings of Int. Conf. Envi. & Agri. 1-3, November 98, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Eds: P. K. Jha, S. R. Baral, S. B. Karmacharya, H. D. Lekhak, P. lacoul and C. B. Baniya) pp. 562-571.

43. Uddin, M. N., S. Naz, A. H. Chowdhury and M. Zaman. 2001. Distribution of the algal flora in Kuakata and Madarbunia Mangrove forest, Bangladesh. Published in the proceedings of Int. Conf. Envi. & Agri. 1-3, November 98, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Eds: P. K. Jha, S. R. Baral, S. B. Karmacharya, H. D. Lekhak, P. lacoul and C. B. Baniya) pp. 75-77.

44. Chowdhury, A. H. 2022. Impact of Climate Change on Livelihoods and its alternative solutions for the people living in southwest coastal and slum areas in Bangladesh. Published in November 2022 by Education and Development  Foundation - Educo, Funded by the European Union. pp. 59.

45.  Chowdhury, A.H. 2022. The impact of dredging in the Pashur river on agricultural land and ecosystem assessment. Published by Waterkeeper. pp 22. 

Published in Bilingual Journal

1.   Chowdhury, A. H., S. Naz, M. F. Zaman and M. Zaman.1998. Effect of common salts on the Water qualities of some fish ponds in Rajshahi. Limnologia Vol. 4, Bangladesh.

2.  Chowdhury, A.H., S. Naz and M. Zaman. 1998. Diurnal and Nocturnal changes in the Physico-chemical conditions of some Mini and Large ponds of Rajshahi. Limnologia  Vol. 4, Bangladesh.

3.  Chowdhury, A.H., M. F. Zaman and M. Zaman.1998. Drinking water quality of Rajshahi Metropolis city. Limnologia Vol. 4, Bangladesh.

4.   Zaman, M., S. Naz, N. Mushfaqua and A.H. Chowdhury.1996. Preliminary investigation on the physicochemical qualities of the water bodies of Rajshahi Metropolis. Limnologia Vol. 1, Bangladesh.

5.   Naz, S., A.H. Chowdhury, N. Mushfaqua and M. Zaman.1996. Plankton and physico-chemical conditions of the Padma river water. Limnologia Vol. 3, Bangladesh.

Conference Papers

1. Chowdhury, A.H. 1998. Impact of Sugar mill and Power Plants effluents on the Aquatic Biota in Rajshahi (Best Presenter), International Conf. on Environment and Agric., 1-3 Nov. 1998, Tribhuban Uni. Kathmandu, Nepal.

2. Chowdhury, A. H. 1999. Impact of Power plants effluents and Oil-grease pollution on the Aquatic Ecosystems of the River Padma and a Perennial Canal. Conference on Industry and Environment 28-30 Dec. 1999, Karad, India.

3. Chowdhury, A. H. 1999. Role of some selective plants in the Aquatic ecosystems. National Symposium on Frontiers of Research in Plant Sciences, 2-4 Dec. 1999, Kolkata University, India.

4. Chowdhury, A. H. 2002. Ecological degradation of habitats of aquatic insectivorous plant Utricularia sp. of Bangladesh. Int. Conf. on Natural Bio-Resources Management, 12-14 Oct. 2002. Barkatullah University, India.

5. Chowdhury, A. H. 2003. Glimpses of Flora and Fauna of the Sundarbans. National Workshop on the Sundarbans, the Largest Mangrove Forest on the Earth: A World Heritage Site, 25-26 June 2003 Khulna University, Bangladesh. 

6.  Chowdhury, A.H. 2009. Environmental threats on algal diversity of St. Martin’s island of Bangladesh (Best Speaker presentation). 4th International Botanical Conference, Jan. 16-18, 2009, Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

7.  Chowdhury, A.H. 2010. Angiospermic plant resources of the St. Martin’s Island- an ecologically critical area of Bangladesh. Annual Botanical Conference, January 09-10, 2010, Chittagong University, Bangladesh.

8.  Chowdhury, A.H. 2011. Environmental threats on the plant resources of the Sundarbans-the world heritage site of Bangladesh. International Conf. on Advances in Ecological Research 19-21 Dec., 2011, Bikaner, India.

9.  Chowdhury, A.H. 2011. Impact of Ecological and Environmental changes on the biodiversity (Invited Guest Speaker). International Conf. on Advances in Ecological Research 19-21 Dec. 2011, Bikaner, India.

10. Chowdhury, A.H. 2014. Revisiting Aila: Impact, salinity intrusion, livelihoods resilience and safe wash in the South-West coastal area. Consultation Workshop on Revisiting Aila: Cry for Safe WaSH.  25 May 2014, Dhaka

11. Chowdhury, A.H. 2014. Environmental threats on the Aquatic macrophytes of greater Khulna of Bangladesh. 6th International Botanical Conference, December 06-07, 2014, Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

12. Chowdhury, A.H. 2015. Environmental Threats on the Angiospermic Plant Resources of the South-West Coastal Area of Bangladesh. The Gobeshona Conference  for research on climate change in Bangladesh, January 08-11, 2015 International Centre for Climate Change and Development and Independent university, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

13.  Chowdhury, A.H. 2015. Environmental threats on the fruits and medicinal plants in the south-west coastal area of Bangladesh. The 3rd International Symposium on Minor fruits, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants. May 20-21, 2015, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

14.  Chowdhury, A. H. 2009. Impact of climate change on the rivers of Sundarbans. Proceedings of the Conference on Climate change and Bangladesh Development Strategy: Domestic Policy and International Cooperation. Volume 2