Dr. Bibi Hafsa
Dr. Bibi Hafsa Associate Professor, Department of Geography & Environment

PROFILE

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Bibi Hafsa (Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh), born in 1982 in Chattagram. She has completed her B.Sc. (honors) and M.Sc. in Geography and Environment from Jahangirnagar University. Dr. Hafsa joined as a Lecturer the Department of Geography and Environment in Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka in 2014.

Dr. Hafsa was co-editor in publishing ‘Ogny Geographic Atlas’ using the latest GIS and Cartographic techniques. She has a number of international and national research papers.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Liberation war 1971, Transport planning, Photogrammetry, Morphometric Analysis, Mapping and Planning etc.

JOURNAL PAPER

A GIS-based bi-variate statistical approach for multispectral satellite indices in landslid susceptibility mapping, Rangamati district, Bangladesh,

Mahmud, K.H., Hafsa, B., Chowdhury, M.S., Rahman,M.N., Sheikh, M.S.and Ahmed, S.(May, 2024), A GIS-based bi-variate statistical approach for multispectral satellite indices in landslid susceptibility mapping, Rangamati district, Bangladesh, Bangladesh Rural Development Studies (BRDS), Vol: 27, Number: 1, Rural Dvelopment Academy (RDA) Bogura, Bangladesh,  ISSN: 1019-9624

GIS-based landslide susceptibility mapping using logistic regression, random forest and decision and regression tree models in Chattogram District, Bangladesh,

Chowdhury, M.S., Rahaman, M.N., Sheikh M.S., Sayeid, M.A., Mahmud, K.H. and Hafsa, B.,( January 2024), GIS-based landslide susceptibility mapping using logistic regression, random forest and decision and regression tree models in Chattogram District, Bangladesh, Heliyon, Volume 10, Issue 1,, e23424, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23424 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023106323

GIS-based Multi-criteria Evaluation using AHP for Landslide Susceptibility Zoning in Chattogram Hill Districts, Bangladesh,

Hafsa, B., Zannat, B., Chowdhury, M.S. and Hossain, S.,(2024), GIS-based Multi-criteria Evaluation using AHP for Landslide Susceptibility Zoning in Chattogram Hill Districts, Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. 48, No. 1, 2024, Journal of the faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University. ISSN 1682-7422

Anthropogenic Delta in a Floodplain: GIS and Remote Sensing approach,,

Hafsa, B. (2023), Anthropogenic Delta in a Floodplain: GIS and Remote Sensing approach, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. 47, No. 2, 2023, Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University. ISSN 1682-7422

Ahmed, R., Mahmud, K.H., Hafsa, B., et.all., Climate Change Impact on Land Use and Land Cover Change on Saint Martin's Island,, Journal of Coastal Conservation, Springer Nature B.V. 2023, July, 2023. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-023-00954-y

Ahmed, R., Mahmud, K.H., Hafsa, B., et.all. (July 2023), Climate Change Impact on Land Use and Land Cover Change on Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh · Received: 31 July 2022 / Revised: 9 November 2022 / Accepted: 15 June 2023 © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2023, published 01 July 2023

Journal of Coastal Conservation (2023) 27:26 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-023-00954-y
Hafsa, B., War Tactics during the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971:case study Rishimukh sub-sector of 1 no. Sector,

Hafsa, B.,(2022, September), War Tactics during the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971:case study Rishimukh sub-sector of 1 no. Sector,  Jahangirnagar University Bhugal O Poribesh Somikkon (a journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Vol.39/2020, ISSN 1027-8567

Hafsa, B., Mapping the domination area of regional forces during the Liberation War 1971 of Bangladesh,

Hafsa, B.,(2022, September), Mapping the domination area of regional forces during the Liberation War 1971 of Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University Bhugal O Poribesh Somikkon (a journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Vol.38/2019. ISSN 1027-8567

Multi-decadal Land Cover Change Analysis over Sundarbans Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh: A GIS and Remote Sensing Based Approach,

Chowdhury, M.S., and Hafsa, B.,(2022, May), Multi-decadal Land Cover Change Analysis over Sundarbans Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh: A GIS and Remote Sensing Based Approach, Global Ecology and Conservation, Elsevier,  doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2022.e02151 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989422001536

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using Bivariate Statistical Models and GIS in Chattagram District, Bangladesh,

Chowdhury, M.S. and Hafsa, B.,(2022, April),  Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using Bivariate Statistical Models and GIS in Chattagram District, Bangladesh, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer.

Geotech Geol Eng https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-022-02111-yhttps://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10706-022-02111-y.pdf

Hafsa, B., Assessment of road network accessibility in savar upazila: a geospatial approach, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XLV,

Hafsa, B., and Ahmed, R. (2021, December), Assessment of road network accessibility in Savar Upazila: a geospatial approach, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XLV, 2021, Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University. ISSN 1682-7422

Hafsa, B. Ahmed, R. and Kumar, R., Spatio-temporal Pattern of Tropical Cyclones: The Case of Cyclones of Bay of Bengal, Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic SASA, pp.213-229, 2021, December. doi: https://doi.org/10.2298/IJGI2103213H

Hafsa, B., Ahmed, R., & Kumar, R. (2021, December). SPATIO-TEMPORAL PATTERN OF TROPICAL CYCLONES: THE CASE OF CYCLONES OF THE BAY OF BENGAL. Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA71(3), 213–229. https://doi.org/10.2298/IJGI2103213H

Hafsa, B., Women Freedom Fighters during the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971: A Geographical Inquiry, Advances in Historical Studies, Studies, 10, 4, pp.233-246, 2021, December. doi: https://doi.org/10.4236/ahs.2021.104015

Hafsa, B. ( 2021, December), Women Freedom Fighters during the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971: A Geographical Inquiry, Advances in Historical Studies, Studies, Vol. 10, Issue 4, PP 233-246., ISSN Online: 2327-0446, ISSN Print: 2327-0438,  https://doi.org/10.4236/ahs.2021.104015

Hafsa, B. and Ahmed, R., Assessment of the Solid Waste Dumping of Jahangirnagar University Campus in Bangladesh, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol 12(07), pp.980-987, 2021,July. doi: DOI: 10.14299/ijser.2021.07.06

Hafsa, B., and Ahmed, R.(2021, July), Assessment of the Solid Waste Dumping of Jahangirnagar University Campus in Bangladesh, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research,2021,  Vol. 12, Issue 7,  Pp. 980-987, DOI: 10.14299/ijser.2021.07.06

Role of Transport Network Accessibility in the Spread of COVID-19: A Case Study in Savar Upazila, Bangladesh,

Mahmud, K. H., Hafsa, B., and Ahmed, R., (2021), Role of Transport Network Accessibility in the Spread of COVID-19: A Case Study in Savar Upazila, Bangladesh, Geospatial Health, Vol. 16, Issue 1, doi: https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2021.954

Exploring Geographical Factors for the Formation of Sector Boundaries of the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971,

Hafsa, B. (2020), Exploring Geographical Factors for the Formation of Sector Boundaries of the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971, Advances in Historical Studies, 9, 190-210, doi: https://doi.org/10.4236/ahs.2020.94017

Covid-19 Cases in Savar Upazila of Bangladesh: A Geographical Inquiry,

Hafsa, B., Mahmud, K.H., and Ahmed, R., (2020), Covid-19 Cases in Savar Upazila of Bangladesh: A Geographical Inquiry, Volume 8, Issue 12, Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

Landslide Susceptibility Assessment Based on Geological Data and Remote Sensing Processed Data Using Bi-Variate Statistical Model and GIS: A Case Study on Rangamati District,

Hafsa, B., Chowdhury, M.S. and Rahman, M.N., 2020, Landslide Susceptibility Assessment Based on Geological Data and Remote Sensing Processed Data Using Bi-Variate Statistical Model and GIS: A Case Study on Rangamati District, Bangladesh, Accepted August 2020 (pre-print condition), Geo-environmental Disasters, Springer

Lifestyle of Tangaor Haor region: A Geographical perspective,

Hafsa, B., Ahmed, R. and Reza, E., (2020), Lifestyle of Tangaor Haor region: A Geographical perspective, vol: 4, Social sciences studies, Jahangirnagar University. ISSN 2309-6934

Identifying optimal location for cyclone shelters of Patuakhali District in Bangladesh: A GIS based approach,

Billah, M., Hafsa, B. and Coalee, U.M., (2020), Identifying optimal location for cyclone shelters of Patuakhali District in Bangladesh: A GIS based approach, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XLII, 2018, Journal of the faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University. ISSN 1682-7422

Microclimate of Sundarbans Reserve forest: a case study on the selected points of the Sundarbans,

Hafsa, B., Reza, E. and Ahmed, R., (2020), Microclimate of Sundarbans Reserve forest: a case study on the selected points of the Sundarbans, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XLI, 2017, Journal of the faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University. ISSN 1682-7422

Social dimensions of vulnerability to hazards in the Haor region of Bangladesh: a case study of Bishwambarpur Upazila, Sunamganj,

Hafsa, B. and Nazneen, S., (2017), Social dimensions of vulnerability to hazards in the Haor region of Bangladesh: a case study of Bishwambarpur Upazila, Sunamganj, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XLI, 2013, Journal of the faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University. ISSN 1682-7422

Morphometric analysis of the Dhepa river basin in Dinajpur District,

Hafsa, B. and Choudury, S.M., (2016), Morphometric analysis of the Dhepa river basin in Dinajpur District, Jahangirnagar University Bhugal O Poribesh Somikkon (a journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Vol.35/2016. ISSN 1027-8567

Community based vulnerability Assessment in Haor Region of Bangladesh: In inquiry into the Spatial Dimensions,

Hafsa, B., (2015), Community based vulnerability Assessment in Haor Region of Bangladesh: In inquiry into the Spatial Dimensions, Faculty of Social Sceinces, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Part 2, Vol. XXXVI/2012, ISSN 1682-7422

Application of Satellite image to analyze the Spatio-temporal Dynamics of the Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh,

Sufian, M. A., Babu, M.A.H. and Hafsa, B., (2015), Application of Satellite image to analyze the Spatio-temporal Dynamics of the Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University Bhugal O Poribesh Somikkon (a journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Vol.34/2015. ISSN 1027-8567

Geospatial Assessment of Ground Water Quality by GIS techniques in Tala Upazila of Satkhira District,

Asikunnabi, Hafsa, B. and Badruddoza, M., (2014), Geospatial Assessment of Ground Water Quality by GIS techniques in Tala Upazila of Satkhira District, Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University Bhugal O Poribesh Somikkon (a journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Vol.33/2014. ISSN 1027-8567

PCA as a tool of LULC based changed detection in a suburb area of Dhaka city, Bangladesh,

Mahmud, K.H. and Hafsa, B., (2014), PCA as a tool of LULC based changed detection in a suburb area of Dhaka city, Bangladesh, Faculty of Social Sceinces, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Part 2, Vol. XXXV/2011, ISSN 1682-7422

Environmental Risk Assessment in Haor Environment of Bangladesh,

Mahmud, K. H. and Hafsa, B., (2013), Environmental Risk Assessment in Haor Environment of Bangladesh, Journal of the Peoples University of Bangladesh (A research journal for Multidisciplinary Studies),6 (1): 1-17, ISSN 1812-4747

Identifiction of Hazards and Local level coping Strategies in Haor Region: Case point Companiganj Upazila under Sylhet District,

Hafsa, B., Mahmud, K.H. and Huda, K.M.S., (2011), Identifiction of Hazards and Local level coping Strategies in Haor Region: Case point Companiganj Upazila under Sylhet District, Bhugal O PoribeshJournal (a journal of Geography and Environment), Bangladesh Geographical Society, year 7/2007. ISSN 1680-6085


BOOK

Ogny Geographic Atlas, Third Edition (Co-Editor),

Mahmud, K.H., et al., (2020), Ogny Geographic Atlas, Dhaka: Nabarun Publications, ISBN: 978-984-8726-77-8

Ogni Geographic Atlas, Second Edition (Co-Editor),

Mahmud, K.H., et al., (2014), Ogni Geographic Atlas, Dhaka: Nabarun Publications, ISBN: 978-984-8726-77-8

Ogni Geographic Atlas, First Edition (Co-Editor),

Mahmud, K.H., et al., (2013), Ogni Geographic Atlas, Dhaka: Nabarun Publications, ISBN: 978-984-8726-77-8


BOOK CHAPTER

Hafsa, B., Morphometric Analysis based on Physiographic Zone of Bangladesh: A GIS-RS approach,

Hafsa, B.(October 2022), Morphometric Analysis based on Physiographic Zone of Bangladesh: A GIS-RS approach, in Hussain, A.(ed.), Contemporary issues in Social Sciences, PP 59-82, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN:978-984-96064-8-2.


AWARD

Jahangirnagar University Scholarship, 2008.

Scholarship for securing 1st class 2nd position in M.Sc. Program

Jahangirnagar University Scholarship, 2006.

Scholarship for securing 1st class 2nd position in B.Sc. (Honors) Program

Shohel Memorial Scholarship, 2006.

Department of Geography and Environment for securing First Class 2nd Position in B.Sc. (Honors) Program


OTHER

Jahangirnagar University Bhugal O Poribesh Somikkon,

Hafsa, B., (Editor) (November 2023), Jahangirnagar University Bhugal O Poribesh Somikkon (a journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Vol.41/2022, ISSN 1027-8567


Teaching

Course Code Course Title Semester/Year
506 Fundamentals of Photogrammetry MSGED
517 Transport Planning MS
419 Practical Geography: Environmental Component Analysis Fourth Year
314 Practical Geography: Aerial Photography Third Year
302 Geomorphology-II Third Year
209 Practical Geography: GIS Second Years
103 World Regional Pattern First Year

Academic Info

Institute: Jahangirnagar University
Period: 2011-2018

PhD (Thesis: Mapping Key Elements of the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971)

Institute: Jahangirnagar University
Period: 2004-2005

M.Sc. (Thesis); Position: 1st Class 2nd (Thesis: Environmental Vulnerability and Risk Assessment: Case Point Bhatgaon Union of Chhatak Upazila)

Institute: Jahangirnagar University
Period: 2000-2004

B.Sc. (Honors); Position: 1st Class 2nd (Dissertation: Waste Disposal System: Case Point Dhaka City Corporation)

Institute: Dhaka Board
Period: 1997-1999

H.S.C., First Division, Begum Badrunnesa Government College, Dhaka

Institute: Chittagong Board
Period: 1995-1997

S.S.C., First Division, Hathazari Girls High School, Chittagong

Contact

Dr. Bibi Hafsa

Associate Professor
Department of Geography & Environment
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: 01730099398
Email: hafsa@juniv.edu , hafsa@geography-juniv.edu.bd