Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Professor, Department of Geography & Environment
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Md. Mizanur Rahman (born in 1973) is a professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh where he has been a faculty member since 2001. Professor Rahman graduated with his BSc (honours) and MSc (thesis) in Geography and Environment from Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1996 and 1997 respectively. Later he completed his MSc in Urban Environmental Management (MUE) from Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands, in 2006. Afterwards, he was awarded with his PhD in Social Sciences and Health from Durham University, UK in 2012.
Professor Rahman’s core research interest focuses on the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in urban informal/low-income settlements. Currently, he teaches undergraduate, graduate and MPhil/PhD level students and his teaching interest goes to Urban Geography, Urban Systems, Geography of Housing and Shelter, Tools and Techniques in Disaster Management, Research Methodology, Environmental Science and Management, Anthropogeography and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) courses. Apart from his classroom teaching, he has been supervising a number of undergraduate, graduate, MPhil and PhD level research students on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as well as different disaster management, urban development, and environmental management related issues. He also developed his expertise in assessing sustainable sanitation technologies, governance as well as strategic options for WASH related project planning, implementation and associated disaster management. Over the years, he has been engaged in national and international-level WASH-related research and consultancy assignments run by UN agencies, international development organizations and NGOs in Bangladesh.
Professor Rahman wrote a number of technical, non-technical, social and geographic research papers and book chapters. His research articles and chapters are largely focused on urban development, environmental management, disaster management and various WASH-related issues. Both quantitative and qualitative investigations have been reflected on his published papers. He published a number of articles in well-known social-science and scientific peer-reviewed journals. He has been continuously updating and sharing his views on the above mentioned research areas in different national and international conferences, seminars, workshops and symposiums.
Professor Rahman’s excellent academic records are the key in developing his professional and research career. He has been awarded with a number of prizes and awards for his academic performance. He was awarded with the Sohel Memorial Scholarship by the Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, for securing First Class First Position in the BSc (Hons) Examination in 1996. He was also awarded with the Dutch Government Scholarship (NFP-AP Fellowship) for his post-graduate studies and later with Commonwealth Scholarship, UK for his doctoral programme.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Urban Environmental Management, Disaster Management, Qualitative Research
JOURNAL PAPER
2023: Rahman, M.M. and Rokoni, S. 'Dandy' Addiction Scenario in Metropolitan Streets of Dhaka: A Qualitative Investigation on 'Dandy' Addicted Children. Jahangirnagar University Geography and Environment Review, Volume 41, 2022. Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
2023: Naher, N. and Rahman, M.M. “Arsenic and Bacteriological Contaminants in Groundwater: Application of GIS in Search of Safe Water Zone in Northern Bangladesh”. Article accepted for publication, BNGA Journal, Bangladesh National Geographical Association.
2022: Santa, M. and Rahman, M.M. “Adaptation Strategies of River Bank Eroded Households: A Qualitative Investigation”. Oriental Geographer, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka.
2021: Rahman, M.H.; Rahman, M.E. and Rahman, M.M. “Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: Socio-Cultural Issues and the Challenges of National and Regional Security”. The Jahangirnagar Review, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University.
2020: Chisty, M.A. and Rahman, M.M. “Coping Capacity Assessment of Urban Fire Disaster: An Exploratory Study on Ward No: 30 of Old Dhaka Area”. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Volume 51, Elsevier. (Available online at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101878)
2020: Hussain, N. and Rahman, M.M. “From Ignition to Eruption: Investigating Initial Factors for the Formation of Savar Bazaar”. Article submitted in the Special Edition of Archaeology Journal of Jahangirnagar University (In Press), Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University.
2020: Islam, M.R.; Babu, M.A.H. and Rahman, M.M. “Rural to Urban Transformation in Chittagong Hill Tract Region: Assessing the Linkage through Utility Services and Peoples’ Satisfaction in Matiranga Municipality”. The Jahangirnagar Review, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University.
2019: Rahman, M.M. “Sustainable Sanitation: A Theoretical Review on the Slum Areas of Dhaka City”. Journal of Jahangirnagar University Geography and Environment Review, Vol 37, 2018. Published in 2019. Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University.
2017: Rahman, M.M.; Babu, M.A.H. and Islam, M.R. “Appealing Hatirjheel and its Appalling Future: A Study on Tejgaon Railway Slum and Karwan Bazar Adjacent Areas”. Jahangirnagar University Geography and Environment Review, Volume 35, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
2017: Biswas, B.K.; Rahman, M.M. and Ahamed, R. "Post ‘AILA’ Disaster Management in Coastal Region of Bangladesh: Experience from a Coastal Union". BARD Journal of Rural Development, Bangladesh Academy of Rural Development, Comilla, ISSN 2222-6869.
2017: Moazzam, G. and Rahman, M.M. "Role of Women in Solving Water-Related Problems: A Case on Falguni Slum". BARD Journal of Rural Development, Bangladesh Academy of Rural Development, Comilla, ISSN 2222-6869.
1999: Rahman, M.M.; Saleheen, M. "Growth of Middle Class Towns in Bangladesh: A Case of Naogaon Town". Bhugol Patrika (A Journal of Geography), Vol. 18, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342.
2000: Rahman, M.M.; Saleheen, M. "Pattern of Spatial and Population Growth of Naogaon: An Urban Centre in the North West Bangladesh". Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Vols 21-26, Nos. 1-2, (1993-1998).
2001: Ansari, M.N.A.; Rahman, M.M.; Paul, S. "Impact of River Bank Erosion in Human Life: A Study on Four Unions of Faridpur District". Journal of Geography and Environment, Vol. 1. Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka.
2002: Rahman, M.M. "Growth of Commercial Areas in the Middle Class Towns of Bangladesh: A Case Study on Naogaon Town". Bhugol Patrica (A Journal of Geography), Vol. 19, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342.
2003: Ansari, M.N.A.; Rahman, M.M.; Huq, S.M.M.; Karim, M.S.A. "Health and Treatment Pattern of the Tribal Population: A Study on Sadar Upazila of Bandarban District". Bhugol Patrica (A Journal of Geography), Vol. 21, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342.
2004: Rahman, M.M. "Causes and Consequences of Rooting Out of Ganja Cultivation: A Village Based Study on Naogaon District". Bhugol Patrica (A Journal of Geography), Vol. 22, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342.
2006: Rahman, M.M. "Community Based Sanitation Systems in Dhaka City Slums: A Qualitative Enquiry". Oriental Geographer, Vol. 50, Issue 2. The Bangladesh Geographical Society, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka (ISSN 0030 5308).
2007: Mahmud, K.H.; Ansari, M.N.A.; Rahman, M.M. "A Study on the Changing Morphometry of Karnafuli Basin (1779-2001)". The Jahangirnagar Review, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh. ISSN 1682-7422, pp 287-297.
2007: Rahman, M.M.; Ansari, M.N.A.; Mahmud, K.H. "Minority Biharis, Human Development and Local Governance in Bangladesh". Edited by Taniguchi Hiroyuki and Golam Hossain, Local Governance and Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh, Asia Pacific Research Center (APRC), Kobe Gakuin University, Japan (ISBN 984-300-000325-8).
2007: Mahmud, K.H.; Rahman, M.M.; Saleheen, M. "Role of Geographical Information System in Spatial Distribution, Mapping and Analysis of Urban Crime". Bhugol Patrica (A Journal of Geography), Vol. 25, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342. ISSN 1027-8567 pp 16-31.
2007: Dewan, M.A.R.; Rahman, M.M.; Ansari, M.N.A. "Livability of Urban Slums and its Impact on Human Health: A Study on Katasur Slum". Bhugol Patrica (A Journal of Geography), Vol. 25, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342
2007: Rahman, M.M. "Development of an Evaluation Tool for Assessing the Performance of Urban Sanitation". Jahangirnagar Planning Review, Volume 5, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
2007: Mahmud, K.H.; Rahman, M.M. "Indo-Bangladesh En(x)claves and Present Status of Human Development: A Case Study of Dahagram Angarpota Exclave". Journal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) Volume 02, Issue 01 and 02. Northern University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISSN 1992-271X, pp 40-53.
2008: Mahmud, K.H.; Rahman, M.M. "Potentiality and Reality of Photovoltaic Electricity in the Coastal Islands and Char-lands of Bangladesh: A Case Study on Sandweep Thana". Bhugal Patrika (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Vol. 26. ISSN 1027-8567 pp 90-104.
2008: Rahman, M. M. and Mahmud, K. H. "Urban Health Care Facility System in Savar Paurashava". Social Science Review, Faculty of Social Science, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, Part 2, Vol. XXXI/2007, ISSN 1682-7422, pp 205-215.
2012: Rahman, M.M. "Who is Responsible?: Role of Benefactors and Beneficiaries Towards Improved Sanitation in the Slums of Dhaka City". Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Vol. 38, Nos. 1-2, 2010.
2014: Rahman, M.M.; Atkins, P.J.; McFarlane, C. “Factors Affecting Slum Sanitation Projects in Dhaka City: Learning from the Dynamics of Social-Technological-Governance Systems”. ‘Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development’, IWA Publishing (Available Online at http://www.iwaponline.com/washdev/004/washdev0040346.htm).
2015: Rahman, M.M. “Sanitation Sector in Bangladesh: Problems, Prospects and Policy Analysis”. Jahangirnagar University Geography and Environment Review, Volume 33, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
2016: Rahman, M.M. “Usage and Appropriateness of Sanitation Technology in the Slums of Dhaka City: A Theoretical Discourse", Jahangirnagar University Geography and Environment Review, Volume 34, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
2016: Rahman, M.M.; Ahamed, R. “Water Logging and Adaptation Strategy: A Qualitative Enquiry from Kapotaksha River-adjacent Areas”. BARD Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 18, Bangladesh Academy of Rural Development, Comilla, ISSN 2222-6869, Page 51-72.
2016: Rahman, M.M. “Land-tenure in Urban Sanitation Projects: Reflections based on Dhaka’s Slums”. Oriental Geographer, Vol. 56, No. 1 and 2, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2017: Rahman, M.M. “Managing Large-scale Sanitation Projects in Bangladesh: Experience from SHEWA-B”. BNGA Journal, Bangladesh National Geographical Association, Vols. 39-40, BNGA.
2017: Rahman, M.M. “Sanitation in Bangladesh: Rural Favouritism or Victim of Urban Chaos?”. Manuscript accepted for publication and in press. Social Sciences Review, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
2017: Rahman, M.M.; Babu, M.A.H. and Islam, M.R. “Appealing Hatirjheel and its Appalling Future: A Study on Tejgaon Railway Slum and Karwan Bazar Adjacent Areas”. Jahangirnagar University Geography and Environment Review, Volume 35, Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
Academic Info
Period: 1996
BSc (Honours) in Geography
Period: 1997
MSc in Geography and Environment
Period: 2006-2008
MSc in Urban Environmental Management
Period: 2008-2012
Ph.D in Social Sciences and Health
Contact
Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman
Professor
Department of Geography & Environment
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +88-01727542252
Email: m.m.rahman@juniv.edu
