RECENT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/PARTICIPATIONS

 Paper presented in the International Conference on Food Security and Climate Change in Dry Areas, 1–4 February 2010, Amman, Jordan. Organized by The National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (NCARE), Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Syria, in partnership with AARINENA, APAARI, Biodiversity International, CACAARI, GFAR, FAO, IDRC, Jordan Scientific Research Support Fund (SRSF), Middle East Science Foundation (MESF).

 Paper presented in the International Conference on Food Security and Environmental Sustainability (FSES 2009), 17–19 December 2009, IIT Kharagpur, India. Organized by Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, in association with Ministry of Food Processing Institute, Ministry of Water Resources and Department of Biotechnology, India.

 Keynote speaker in the National Seminar on Food Security through Community Food Bank and Employment Generation: An Action Research in Natural Disaster Prone Areas in Northern Bangladesh, 19 September 2009, National Press Club, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Department of Geography & Environment, Jahangirnagar University and Unnayan Uddog, Bangladesh, in cooperation with the Department for International Development (DFID) and British Council.

 Keynote speaker in a Roundtable Discussion Meeting on Monga, Community Food Bank and Food Security, 8 August 2009, 2/G Shyamoli, Road 1, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Department of Geography & Environment, Jahangirnagar University and Unnayan Uddog, Bangladesh, in cooperation with the Department for International Development (DFID) and British Council.

 Paper presented in the National Conference on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Response in Bangladesh, 1–2 June 2008, Jahangirnagar University Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), in cooperation with Bangladesh Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK).

 Paper presented in the National Workshop on Underlying Causes of Deforestation and Degradation of Mangrove Forest (Sundarbans) in Bangladesh, 10 May 2008, National Press Club, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Dhaka Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) in cooperation with the Global Forest Coalition (GFC), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Finish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 Participated as discussant in the National Conference on Climate Change and Local Level Initiatives in Bangladesh, 12 August 2008, Jahangirnagar University Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Training Research Education for Empowerment (TREE) and Department of Environmental Science, Jahangirnagar University, in cooperation with the Department of Environment (DOE), Government of Bangladesh.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Book:

2006. Islam, M. N. Braiding Morphodynamics of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River (ISBN 984-8360-20-2). A. H. Development Publishing House, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Book Chapters:

2009. Islam, M. N. Deforestation and Forest Degradation of Mangrove Forests in Sundarban. In Ahmed, A. I. M. U. (ed.), Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Bangladesh (ISBN 984-300-002494-9), Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA), Bangladesh and Global Forest Coalition-Netherlands).

2009. Islam, M. N. Underlying Causes of Forest Degradation in Bangladesh. In Ahmed, A. I. M. U. (ed.), Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Bangladesh (ISBN 984-300-002494-9), Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA), Bangladesh and Global Forest Coalition-Netherlands).

2001. Islam, M. N. Computation of Extreme Flood Probability of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River: A Case Study. In Mukhopadhya, M. (ed.), Banna O Amara, All India Geography & Environment Association, West Bengal, India.

1994. Islam, M. N. 'Land', 'Forest', 'Water' and 'Environment' chapters jointly authored. In Ahmad, Q. K., Ahmad, N. and Rasheed, K. B. S. (eds.), Resources, Environment and Development in Bangladesh (ISBN 984-08-0120-1), Academic Publishers, Dhaka.

1991. Bhuiya, A. H., Islam, M. N. and Ferdous, R. Flood Frequency Study of the Ganges and the Brahmaputra Rivers: Gumbel's and Pearson's Methods Compared. In Ouazar, D., Bensari, D. and Brebbia, C. A. (eds.), Computational Hydraulics and Hydrology (vol. II) (ISBN 1-85312-123-1), Computational Mechanics Publications, Southampton, England.

Research Articles:

2010. Islam, M. N. Food Security through Community Food Bank and Employment Generation: A Case Study in Kurigram District, Bangladesh. Abstract Published in the International Conference Proceedings on Food Security and Climate Change in Dry Areas, held in Amman, Jordan, 1–4 February 2010. Organized by the National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (NCARE), Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Syria.

2009. Yeasmin, A., Bhuiya, A. H. and Islam, M. N. Changing Coastline of Hatiya Island of Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vol. 32, Dhaka.

2009. Afroz, H. and Islam, M. N. Urban Flood and its Environmental Impact: A Case Study on the Eastern Part of Dhaka City. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 27, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

2008. Rahman, M. S., Saifullah, A. S. M. and Islam, M. N. Distribution of Trace Metals in the Northwest Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA) Journal (ISSN 1811-6266), vol. 35, nos. 1 & 2, Dhaka.

2008. Shaheed, H. Z. M. H., Islam, M. N. and Bhuyian A. K. A. Deforestation and Soil Degradation: A Case on Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA) Journal (ISSN 1811-6266), vol. 36, nos. 1 & 2, Dhaka.

2008. Ahmed, A.I.M.U. and Islam, M. N. Underlying causes of deforestation and forest degradation in Bangladesh. Research Report, published in Internet (www.globalforest coalition.org/img/userpics/File/UnderlyingCauses/Bangladesh-Report-Underlying-Causes-Workshops.pdf), Global Forest Coalition (GFC), Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2008. Islam, M. N., Islam, M. N. and Mostafa, G. Use of Chemical Fertilizer in Agricultural Sector and its Impact on Environment: A Study on Pangsha Thana in Rajbari. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vol. 31, Dhaka.

2007. Islam, M. N., Islam, M. N. and Akhter, D. Changes in Biodiversity and their Impact on Environment of Fakirhat Thana in Bagerhat. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vol. 30, Dhaka.

2007. Awal, M. A., Islam, M. N. and Huda, K. M. S. Bank Erosion and Channel Shifting of the Padma River: An Empirical Study. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vol. 30, Dhaka.

2006. Islam, M. N. Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analysis and Mode of Bar Sedimentation in the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River. Oriental Geographer (ISSN 0030-5308), vol. 50, no. 1, Dhaka.

2006. Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N. Change of Wetlands and Biodiversity Losses: A Study of Chalan Beel. UODA Studies (ISSN 1817-4825), vol. 2, No. 1, Dhaka.

2004. Islam, M. N. Sediment Mineralogy and Identification of Bar Sediment Sources of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vol. 28, Dhaka.

2004. Khan, A. H. and Islam, M. N. Earthquake and Bangladesh. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 23, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

2004. Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N. Causes and Consequences of Landslide Hazards: A Case Study on Chittagong University Campus. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vol. 28, Dhaka.

2003. Wahiduzzaman, Mano, A. and Islam, M. N. Ground Water Retreat in the South-west Region of Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vol. 27, Dhaka.

2003. Wahiduzzaman and Islam, M. N. Evaluation of Formulae as a Tool for Computing Sediment Transport Rate of the Pussur River, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Geosciences Journal (ISSN 1028-6845), vol. 6, Dhaka.

2003. Shaheed, H. Z. M. H., Bhuiya, A. H. and Islam, M. N. Effects of Deforestation on Hilly River System: A Case Study on Sangu Catchment. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 22, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

2002. Islam, M. N., Islam, M. N. and Karim, M. B. Conflict and Coordination between Traditional and Modern Agricultural Technologies: A Study on Tribeni Union of Shailokupa Upazila. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 21, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

2001. Islam, M. N. and Rahman, M. M. Vulnerability and Adaptive Strategies to Flash Flood: A Study of the Monu River. Grassroots Voice (ISSN 1560-358X), vol. 4, no. 1, Dhaka.

2001. Islam, M. N., Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N. Consequences of Human Interference on Wetlands: A Study on Chalan Beel. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 20, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

2001. Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N. Hill Cutting and Usage: An Environmental Assessment on Chittagong City. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 20, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

2000. Islam, M. N. Planform Shape Model of Bars in the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River. Geo-Care Journal (ISSN 1025-4676), vols. 2-6, nos. 1 & 2, Dhaka.

1998. Islam, M. N. and Bhuiya, A. H. Relation between Braiding Chars (Islands) and Channel Width: An Assessment of the Jamuna River. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vols. 19-22, Dhaka.

1998. Islam, S. T., Islam, M. N. and Huda, K. M. S. An Analysis of Socio-economic Status of Shrimp Farmers and the Environmental Aspects of Shrimp Farming: A Case Study of Rampal Thana. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 17, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

1998. Bhuiya, A. H., Salahuddin, A. and Islam, M. N. Grain-size Characteristics of the Chars in the Jamuna River. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vols. 19-22, Dhaka.

1998. Islam, M. N., Bhuiya, A. H. and Islam, M. N. Analysis of Cross-sectional Morphology of the Monu River. Jahangirnagar Review (ISSN 1682-7422), vols. 19-22, Dhaka.

1995. Islam, M. N. Comparison of Extrapolated Flood Frequency Curves Using Different Probability Distribution Papers: Case Point ̶ The Surma-Meghna River. Journal of Nature Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, Dhaka.

1995. Wahiduzzaman, Uddin, M. F. I. and Islam, M. N. Hydrological Model Simulation for the Coastal Region (South-west) of Bangladesh. Geo-Care Journal (ISSN 1025-4676), vol. 1, nos. 1 & 2, Dhaka.

1993. Islam, M. N., Mohammad, A. and Karim, M. S. A. A Review on Cyclone Hazards in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh. Journal of National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute, vol. 10, no. 2, Dhaka.

1989. Bhuiya, A. H. and Islam, M. N. Sediment Transportation, Siltation and Bar Formation in the Jamuna River. Journal of Geography (ISSN 1027-8567), vol. 8, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.