PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Self Motivated and experienced professional aiming to enrich knowledge by doing research on climate change adaptation, and governance, inclusive plannning. Strive to create chalenging and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long scholars and learners. I have track record of successful funded researches and multiple published articles. I possess empirical knowledge and experience in the field of inclusive planning, governance, climate change & development and land use plannning.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Governance, climate change adaptation, inclusive planning, land use planning, waste management
JOURNAL PAPER
Articles:
1. Akther, F., Satu, S. A. and Rahman, M. M. 2019. Geographic Information System (GIS) based Approach in Delineation of Efficient Natural Flow Routes for Drainage Plan of a Municipality, Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 10.
2. Zubair, A. and Akther, F. 2019, Kitchen Market Waste Management System and Opportunities: A Case Study on New Market Bonolata and Mirpur-1 Kitchen Market, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II Social Science, Vol, XLI (2018), ), ISSN 1682-7422.
3. Rahman, M. R. and Akther, F. 2019, Evaluation of the 'Cluster Village' Projects: A Case Study on Four Cluster Village Projects of Nilphamari District, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II Social Science, Vol. XL (2017), ISSN 1682-7422.Anannya, A. M. and Akther, F., 2019, Building Adaptive Capacity through Climate Resilient Housing in Coastal Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Vol. 16, ISSN- 1728-4198.
4. Hyder, M. D. Akther, F. and Anannya, A. M., 2018, Double Exposure Impacts and Vulnerability in Dhaka City. Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Vol. 15, pp. 15-25. ISSN- 1728-4198.
5. Akther, F. and Rahman, M., 2017, Consequences of commercial use in national highway: A Case study on section of Dhaka Aricha Highway in Savar Muniipality. The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol, XXXVIII, 2014, pp-191-206. ISSN 1682-7422.
6. Biswas, R. Rahman, M. M. and Akther, F., 2016, An approach to implement master plan in the urban local government of Bangladesh: A cas study on Phulpur Municipality. Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Vol. 14, pp. 97-112. ISSN- 1728-4198
7. Akther, F and Rahman, M. M. 2015, Expansion of Real Estate Development and Its Consequences in Secondary Cities: A Planning Perspective on Comilla City Corporation. Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Vol. 13, pp. 101-112. ISSN- 1728-4198
8. Rahman, M. M. and Akther, F. 2015, Provisions and violations of setback rules in building constructions: a case study of Savar Pourashava, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol, XXXV, pp-179-191, 2011. ISSN 1682-7422
9. Akther, F. 2014, Utility Service Condition and Its Impacts on Urban Environment: A Case Study in Some Selected Wards of Comilla City Corporation. Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Vol. 12, pp. 101-110. ISSN- 1728-4198
10. Ferdaush, J and Akther, F. 2013, Recurring Municipal Revenue: as a Driving Force for Enhancing Urban Governance and Revenue: A case Study of Sylhet City Corporation. Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Vol. 11, pp. 71-82. ISSN- 1728-4198.
11. Akther, F. 2012, An Analysis of DAP Proposals: A Case Study on Tetuljhora Union. Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Vol. 10, pp. 145-152. ISSN- 1728-4198.
12. Akther, F. and Hossain, S.M.N, 2011, Impacts of Private Residential Land Development Projects in the Flood Flow Zones of DMDP Area: Case Study of Tetuljhora Union, Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 4, pp.57-70.
BOOK
1. Akther, F. and Hossain, S.M.N., 2011, Unplanned Development by Real Estate Developers and its Compatibility, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN-978-3-8465-0838-1, September 21, 2011.
Contact
Farhana Akther
Associate Professor
Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +8801718250250
Email: farhana_urp@juniv.edu
