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Workshop on Linking Urbanising Deltas of the World Research Innovation and 02 Implementation in Delta Management Honourable Chairperson IWM Board of Trustees (BOT) & Secretary, MoWR Visits 03 IWM Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 04 Study for Extension of Runway at Cox’s Bazar Airport Hydrological Study for a Water Reservoir Construction to Supply Water to the GPH 05 Ispat Limited, Kumira, Sitakunda, Chattagram Detailed Feasibility Study with ESIA for Restoration of Water Resources around 06 Basin Developing ICT Connectivity Decision 07 Support System Through Interactive GIS Map Hydrological and Morphological Mathematical Modelling Study for 08 Construction of Four Bridges of Eastern & Southern Region of Hydrographic and Met Ocean Data Collection Near Kutubdia Island for 09 Proposed LNG Terminal of Bangladesh Petrolium Corporation Water Resources Assessment for Water Supply to the Rohingya Camps and Host 10 Communities in Teknaf and Ukhia Contract Signing between Sylhet City 10 Corporation (SCC) and Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) Management Support to the Mathematical Modelling Centre (MMC) for Water 11 Resources Research & Development Under Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, India IWM has Initiated a Joint Research Project with Yunnan University China on “Water Resources Vulnerability and Security 11 Assessment of Yarlung Tsangpo – Brahmaputra Transboundary River Basin” Contract signing between Bangladesh 12 Economic Zone Authotrity (BEZA) & IWM Contract signing between DWASA and 12 IWM Contract Signing Between Payra Port 12 Authority (PPA) and IWM

Volume 52- June, 2018 Workshop on Linking Urbanising Deltas of the World Research Innovation and Implementation in Delta Management Netherlands Organisation for Scienti c Research, Bangladesh Deltaplan 2100 and Institute of Water Modeling jointly organized a workshop on Linking Urbanising Deltas of the World research, innovation and implementation in delta management on 22 January 2018 at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton, Dhaka. Dr. Zafar Ahmed Khan, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and H.E. Leoni Margeretha Cuelenaera, Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bangladesh were present in the workshop as Special Guests. Inaugural session of the Seminar was chaired by Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, Institute of Water Modelling and Coordinator, Delta Alliance Bangladesh Wing. Prof. Isa Baud, Chair of the UDW Steering Committee gave an introduction on Urbanizing Deltas of the World and Prof. Dr. Shamsul Alam, Member (GED), Planning Commission and Senior Secretary delivered a concept note on Bangladesh Delta Plan (BDP) 2100. Dutch Project Leader BDP Prof. Jaap De Heer delivered his presentation on Importance of knowledge and research for BDP 2100 in the workshop. The workshop focused on linking research, innovation and implementation in delta management in Bangladesh, to identify opportunities for improving exchange, use and generation of knowledge directed towards implementation challenges. The UDW research and innovation programme and the BDP2100 will be drawn on as entry points, to enhance the possibilities of UDW to meaningfully contribute to policy and practice. Eminent experts on delta management like Prof. Dr. Ainun Nishat, Dr. A. Atiq Rahman, Dr. Saleemul Huq participated in this workshop. The UDW programme is managed by NWO-WOTRO Science for Global development, a division of the Dutch research council. It focuses on strengthening and improving the use of research for inclusive and sustainable development to the bene t of lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs). NWO-WOTRO funds research that is closely inter-linked with policy and practice. The UDW programme focuses on improving the understanding of complex delta systems with the aim to contribute to water safety, water and food security, and sustainable economic development, combined with the strong ambition in enhancing the impact and use of such research in the policy and practice of water and delta management. To ensure that research results are more relevant to and accessible for local communities, policy makers, and other practitioners, project researchers have developed initiatives for interaction with the various target groups. During the Technical Session, a lively round table discussion was held in World Café Format, chaired by Senior Secretary & Member (GED), Planning Commission Prof. Dr. Shamsul Alam. Guests from various government and non-government agencies, donors, national and international water and climate experts attended the workshop.

02 Volume 52- June, 2018 Honorable Chairperson IWM Board of Trustees (BOT) & Secretary, MoWR Visits IWM Honorable Chairperson of IWM Board of Trustees and Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Mr. Kabir Bin Anwar visited Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) on 3rd April 2018. He was welcomed by Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director of IWM. A short presentation “Brief on IWM and its Role in Water Resources Management of Bangladesh” was presented by the Executive Director.

Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain presented Souvenirs and Crest from IWM to Honorable Chairperson.

During the meeting, discussions were held about future growth of IWM. Mr. Kabir Bin Anwar expressed his sincere desire for IWM development and making it a more internationally acclaimed organization. Mr. Abu Saleh Khan, DED (Opn.), Dr. A F M Afzal Hossain, DED (P&D) and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.

Volume 52- June, 2018 03 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study for Extension of Runway at Cox’s Bazar Airport

The Government of Bangladesh has taken a masterplan for extension of the Cox’s Bazar Airport in order to develop it as an international air terminal in order to promote tourism industry and handle cargo flights to all over the world.The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) will extend the runway and also the lighting facilities following the international guidelines. The northern part of the extended runway will intrude into the mudflats of the Moheshkhali Channel and the airport lights will be installed on piers in the Moheshkhali Channel. The mudflats will be filled with dredged materials from the riverbeds and shallow areas in the Bakkhali River and the Moheshkhali Channel in order to protect the airport from tidal water and cyclonic surges. CAAB entrusted IWM to carry out an EIA study. Moheshkhali Channel at northern end of the airport The airport area is bounded by the Bay of Bengal at west, the Moheshkhali Channel at north and the Bakkhali river at east. Moreover, the northern part of the proposed runway extension is in the inter-tidal zone of the Moheshkhali Channel. The areas adjacent to the existing Cox’s Bazar airport comprise several habitat types including sandy beaches, mangrove, estuary, river, tidal creeks, commercial enterprises and Spoonbill Sandpiper Cox’s Bazar beach homesteads. The area is important for more than 200 species birds (Rashid and Khan 1987) and about 80-90 species of fish. People are mostly poor and involved in small businesses, fishing, dry fish industry, tourism etc. Enhancement of tourism industry, associated with the development of the airport, will improve sales, income, employment and transport facilities in the area. The increase of cargo flights will have positive impacts on the dry fish, shrimp fry and other industries. A comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is suggested comprising mitigation measures to minimize the negative impacts of the project, guidelines to monitor the proper implementation of the mitigation measures and enhancement measures to compensate the unavoidable residual impacts on the environment.

Analysis of available data and results of mathematical model simulations show that the Local Fishermen runway extension works including the protective measures and lighting piers will have insignificant impacts on the hydrology and morphology of the Moheshkhali Channel. As a result, the impact on the flora and fauna including fish, mangroves etc. will be minimum. The dredging work at Bakkhali River and Moheshkhali Channel will increase turbidity in water which may cause harm to the aquatic life in the dredging area. Use of cutter suction dredgers; enclosure of the dredging area by silt curtains; avoiding dredging activities during spring tide; and enclosure and compartmentalization of the land filling area by sand filled geo-tubes are suggested in order to mitigate sediment dispersal in water. The air and noise pollutions are expected to increase due to increase of aircraft operations. Provision of noise barriers (6m high brick walls) near sensitive receptors, proper maintenance of aircrafts, vehicles and machinery, restrictions for use of low noise and air pollution producing air crafts are suggested. The residual impacts of the project may be compensated by taking and sponsoring conservation and habitat improvement initiatives. Re-excavation and restoration of Nazirtek inter-tidal canal will have a positive impact on the improvement of water quality to enhance fish habitat and aesthetic value of airport surroundings as well. Environmental enhancement: Green zone and blue canal The study recommended that EMP shall be included in the bid document and the civil works contracts. Timely implementation of EMP is essential in reducing negative impacts. The Environmental Monitoring Plan shall be strictly followed by executing agency, consultants and contractor to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures. CAAB and the contractor shall abide by relevant environmental rules, regulations including workers’ health and safety aspect, prevention of air, noise and water pollution and protection of aquatic fauna and flora.

04 Volume 52- June, 2018 Hydrological Study for a Water Reservoir Construction to Supply Water to the GPH Ispat Limited, Kumira, Sitakunda, Chattagram

Sitakunda is an important industrial zone in our country which contributes a lot to the national economy. GPH Ispat Limited is one of the group of industries located near Sitakunda, recently has signed a contract with Austria Primetal Technologies GMBH for the construction of new plant.Water shortage persists along the entire industrial belt along Sitakunda for long and it is important to note that availability of groundwater in this area is fragile. GPH Ispat Limited, for its own requirement has decided to develop the water reservoir to harness the huge quantity of rain water which is flowing down to the Bay with very little of the amount being utilized for agricultural or industrial use. For this purpose they have requested IWM to conduct a detailed hydrological study to construct a water reservoir which will serve 6 MLD (million litre per day) of water for the new along with existing plant.

The main objective of the study is to identify potential location of water storage dam, assessment of water availability for the GPH Ispat Limited new plant, establish operation rule for the reservoir, provide outline design of dam & associated structures and hydrological impact assessment of the project on surrounding areas. According to the methodology, both primary and secondary data collection program has been conducted which includes rigorous field visits, hydro-meteorological data collection, geo-spatial data collection, topographical data collection, etc. Collected data has been analyzed for the consistency checking, statistical analysis for the average year selection and water availability analyses, etc. Detail level hydrological model, basin model and hydraulic model has been developed for the study area. Developed model has been applied to optimize the reservoir spilling level & maximum storage level, to assess the required time to fill the reservoir initially, to assess flow availability by surplus-deficit analysis, to fix different characteristics level of the dams & reservoirs and to establish operation rule. Finally, the outcome of the hydrological study has been applied for the outline design for dam and associated structures.

Simulated Runoff near D/S of Railway Bridge on Choto Kumira Chhara [m^3/s] Observe Discharge [m^3/s] 25

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Location of the Proposed Reservoir and Dam Basin Model Setup

Volume 52- June, 2018 05 Detailed Feasibility Study with ESIA for Restoration of Water Resources around Baral River Basin IWM has conducted this study during April 2016 to May 2018. The Baral River is one of the distributaries of the River which originates from the Ganges river at Charghat of district and flows through Rajshahi, Natore, & Sirajganj districts. The outfall of it is in Hurasagor River at Baghabari of Sirajganj district. goes through and meets with the Jamuna River at Mohangonj of . The average annual rainfall is about 1500 mm to 1800 mm. The relative humidity in the study area varies from 46% to 83%. The land level of the study area varies from 6.00 mPWD to 18.00 mPWD in most of the cases. In the middle part of the Baral from Atghoria to Noornagar bridge via Bonpara, a number of earthen cross dams, small bridges, culverts etc. of insufficient capacity have been constructed and there is no flow at all. This part is known as Mara Baral also. On the other hand, a number of bridges, culverts, weirs and other structures have been constructed over the Narod and Mushakhan rivers by different organizations and the upper part of the Narod is completely silted up and disconnected from the Ganges. Most of the structures do not have adequate openings and inverts are fixed at higher levels. As such, both flashing and drainage of the area is DEM of Project Area impeded and this has become hazardous to the environment. Presently, the area is facing with a number of water related hazards or issues. The major issues are (i) During dry season, the water level at Ganges becomes lower than the bed level of Baral near the off-take, (ii) Off-take channel of Baral, most of the length of Mara Baral and some portion of associated rivers have been silted up, (iii) Lot of encroachments have occurred throughout the length of Baral and its distributaries and tributaries and hence the flow has been constricted, (iv) Number of bridges, culverts and other structures have been constructed by different organizations among which most of them do not have sufficient opening with higher invert level to accommodate requisite conveyance of the river system and (v) Flow through the Baral, at the downstream of Atghoria regulator has been diminished due to conservation of water at the upstream by constructing two regulators for agriculture, fisheries and other uses. The main objective of this study is to provide technical support by applying modern technique for Detailed Feasibility Study with ESIA for Restoration of Water Resources around Baral River Basin with a view to ensure flow of Baral river and identification of potential areas suitable for surface water based irrigation scheme. The study has addressed a sustainable solution for reviving the Mara Baral and other rivers in the project based on model results and all necessary initiatives have been taken up to strengthen the project and impart adequate flow with drainage. The study has also addressed the requirements of any structure in addition to the existing ones. Probable Flow through Baral River at Project Condition From the model simulated results for different options, it has been observed that some conditions give good result for some specific river but not for all. The probable available flow through Baral river at Atghoria for different selective options is given below; Option-7 gives a quite good result for all the river network though flow will be available only during monsoon. If the river Narod, Mushakhan or Baral is excavated following the suggested design sections and alignment as per Option-7, a considerable flow through Baral, Narod or Mushakhan will occur. If the project is implanted following the suggestions of Option-7, the flow through Baral at Charghat will be increased about 80% of base condition during peak monsoon. So, Option-7 may be considered as the most suitable condition for revival of Baral and other major rivers.

06 Volume 52- June, 2018 Developing ICT Connectivity Decision Support System Through Interactive GIS Map

Access to Information (A2I), Prime Minister's Office and Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) assigned IWM to develop a GIS based interactive web application for National Network considering scalability and interoperability using Open Source development tools. IWM has already completed the Phase-I and Phase-II of the development. The application is now hosted on a server at BTRC.

Telecom Operations Fiber Points (All Operations) Fiber Lines (All Operations) Side Info (All Operations) Mobile Operator NTTN Operator BWA Operator ISP POP Info BdRen BdRen Line Transportation Network Potential Connection Nodes Water bodies Connectivity Status Administrative Google Map Google Satellite Map Google Terrain Map Open Street Map

Key Features Ø Can create a zone map related to fiber lines/union digital centers (with buffer distance) Ø Can select Union Digital Centers, High Schools, Primary Schools, Health centers within certain distance from selected Fiber Optic lines Ø Can find Fiber lines within certain proximity of selected school/union center/GoB office/any other custom location Ø Can find which Unions/Mouzas passed by Fiber optic networks and generate the statistics of area and population under connection coverage Ø Can find populations of connected Unions/Mouzas of entire Bangladesh Ø Various reports can be generated using custom queries Ø Search can be done by administrative unit, from-point to-point search can also be done on fiber network Ø Operator wise search can also be done with a summary report Google Map, Google Satellite Map, Google Terrain Map, Open Street Map can be viewed as background. Distance and area can be calculated interactively from the Web Map. Direct print to printers and PDF files will be possible.

Volume 52- June, 2018 07 Hydrological and Morphological Mathematical Modelling Study for Construction of Four Bridges of Eastern & Southern Region of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has taken steps to establish better connectivity of the south-western part of Bangladesh that is detached from northern and eastern part including the capital city until a massive bridge is built across the . In this line, BBA has taken an initiative to build four bridges in the eastern and south-western parts of Bangladesh. The tentative locations of the proposed bridges are at ferry crossings at (i) Patuakhali-Amtali-Barguna-Kakchira Road (R-880) over Paira River, (ii) Bakerganj-Bauphal Upazila Road (Z8806 & 8044) over Karkhana River, (iii) Bhulta-Araihazar-Bancharampur Road (R-203) over Meghna River, and (iv) to develop direct connectivity from main land to Bhola Island, a Bridge will be constructed either Barishal-Bhola Road over Kalabador & Tentulia or Dhulia-Bhelu Miah Bazar over Tentulia River. The rivers, on which the bridges will be constructed, are large tidal streams which hamper road communication considerably- particularly during flood season. Decision about construction of a bridge on a river is complex, and needs comprehensive review of the related aspects in a scientific manner. Under the backdrop, BBA signed an agreement with a joint venture (JV) association, comprising Bangladeshi, Indian and UK firms, to conduct a feasibility study focusing on several aspects of the bridges.The JV association, comprising STUP Consultant Private Limited of India, Development Design Consultant Ltd., DevConsultants Limited of Bangladesh and COWI UK Limited, is carrying out the feasibility study. Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) has been sub-contracted by the JV association to conduct numerical modelling study of the rivers on which the four bridges would be constructed. This assignment basically includes: investigation of the existing and probable hydro-morphological conditions of the rivers concerned so that safe hydraulic design of the bridges can be made. Analyzing recent and past data and mathematical models’ outputs, hydraulic design variables of these bridges would be provided to the designers. These design variables would include: probable maximum flows, which may pass through the rivers, high and low water levels, maximum possible scours, maximum velocity, maximum and minimum water depth, etc.

Tentulia Bridge Site - 1 Option 1

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Tentulia Bridge Site - 3 Option 3

Karkhana Bridge Site - 2 Recently Decided

Tentulia Bridge Site - 2 Option 2

Karkhana Bridge Site - 1 as per TOR

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Paira Bridge

Tentative Location of the Proposed Four Bridges

08 Volume 52- June, 2018 Hydrographic and Met Ocean Data Collection near Kutubdia Island for Proposed LNG Terminal of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation

Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation and Nippon Koei Co. Ltd is conducting Feasibility Study for establishing a Land Based LNG Terminal at Kutubdia Island for Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation. IWM has been subcontracted by the Consultant for conducting Topographic & Hydrographic Survey and collecting Met Ocean data for the study. The scopes of works consist of simultaneous current and wave measurement, suspended sediment concentration measurement, bathymetric survey along the coast, land topographic survey and water level observation. IWM installed self-recording Sentinel V ADCP at two locations near the island and 10km west of the island during Dec 10, 2017 to Jan 12, 2018. Measurement took place for 30 days turbidity and suspended sediment near the current measurement locations were also measured for the same period. Turbidity, temperature and conductivity has been measured by using OBS 3A. Water samples have been taken by using submersible pumps and tested in the IWM laboratory, Dhaka for Suspended sediment concentration. Sea bed samples have been collected from 50 locations and tested in the IWM laboratory for grain size distribution. Topographic survey has been done in the shore area for proposed terminal area and pipeline route. IWM completed all works satisfactorily and submitted data/reports to the client.

Observed Water Level Hydrogarph at Kutubdia Light House

2.50 Max= 2.177mMSL 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 WL_mMSL -0.50 Mean= 0.101mMSL -1.00 -1.50 Min= -2.094mMSL -2.00 -2.50 10-Dec-17 15-Dec-17 20-Dec-17 25-Dec-17 30-Dec-17 4-Jan-18 9-Jan-18 14-Jan-18

Observation Period Topographic and Bathymetric survey areas Observed water level for the measurement period

Observed Current speed near Kutubdia Island

Suspended Sediment Concentration Suspended Sediment Concentration (Near Island) (10Km Offshore) Tide & Corrent State During Sediment Sampling Sampling Date: January 09, 2018 Sampling Date: January 09, 2018 Time: 14:00pm - 14:13pm Time: 14:02pm - 14:09pm Sampling (ADCP-2) Sampling (ADCP-1) Current Speed (ADCP-1) Current Speed (ADCP-2)

1200 4500 WL Current Direction (ADCP-1) Current Direction (ADCP-2) 2.00 400 4000 1000 1.50 350 3500 1.00 300 800 3000 0.50 250 2500 0.00 200 SSC (mg/l)

600 SSC (mg/l) WL_mMSL -0.50 2000 150 -1.00 400 1500 100 -1.50 1000 -2.00 50 Current Diection (Degree to North) 200 500 -2.50 0 0:00 2:24 4:48 7:12 9:36 12:00 14:24 16:48 19:12 21:36 0:00 0 0 0 5 10 15 0 5 10 15 Date of Observation Depth (m) Depth (m) January 09, 2018 Observed Sediment Concentration with Tide and Current Condition

Volume 52- June, 2018 09 Water Resources Assessment for Water Supply to the Rohingya Camps and Host Communities in Teknaf and Ukhia Upazila Rohingya people were forced to flee from their homeland, cross the border and take shelter in various camps in the Teknaf and Ukhia Upazila under Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh and different aid agencies, NGOs and development partners are providing all support to these people. Inspite of all support, providing safe and sufficient water supply including sanitation to these camps has become a major challenge. Field visits and assessment of present water supply situation shows water supply to the camps are mostly from groundwater sources so far. It has also become evident that comprehensive assessment of groundwater resources to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable water supply is yet to be carried out. Another important observation is that the existing surface water sources have not been adequately considered for water supply due to insufficient data and assessment about sustainability of water availability of the potential surface water sources. IWM has been given the responsibility to assess the groundwater and surface water resources of Teknaf and Ukhia Upazila to meet the present and future water demand of the Rohingya people and the local host community. The study is funded by INGO forum Bangladesh and is being coordinated by the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE). A steering committee composed of well-known specialists in this field has been formed to oversee the study and provide valuable feedback. The study area will cover 650 sq. km of Teknaf and Ukhia Upazila. The first phase of the study will conclude in September, 2018 and the second phase in February 2019. The study will provide a detail assessment of the groundwater and surface water resources in the study area in terms of water availability and water quality.

Investigation of test tube well at Kutupalong Rohingya Camp, Ukhia suppervised by experts from IWM Contract signing between Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) and Institute of Water Modelling (IWM)

Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) and Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) signed a contract agreement in April, 2018 to carry out Consultancy Services for development of Sewerage Master Plan with Detail Design of Priority Works for Sylhet City Corporation. Mr. Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Mayor, SCC and Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM signed the contract on behalf of SCC and IWM respectively. High officials of SCC and IWM were present at the occasion.

10 Volume 52- June, 2018 Management Support to the Mathematical Modelling Centre (MMC) for Water Resources Research & Development under Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, India Water Resources Department of Government of Bihar (GoB) has embarked upon several major initiatives and projects under the “Bihar Kosi Basin Development Project” (BKBDP); Management Support to Mathematical Modelling Center (MMC) for Water Resources Research & Development under WRD, GoB,with assistance from the World Bank is one of the important amongst them. Institute of Water Modelling in association with LEA Associates South Asia Private Limited (LASA), India (as lead firm) and Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS), Bangladesh signed an agreement with Flood Management Improvement Support Centre (FMISC), Bihar to support above mentioned project. The overall objective of engaging the Management Support Consultant (MSC) is to develop sustainable internal capacity in the Water Resources Department to independently carry out mathematical modelling for various facets of water resources development including flood and sediment management and erosion management of Ganga basin in general and rivers of Northern Bihar like Kosi, Bagmati, Mahananda and Gandak in particular. In this project IWM professionals are providing support for developing and updating flood forecasting models for different basins of Bihar, in the same time providing on-the-job training of MMC/FMISC professionals on model development, updating and operation. The Chief Minister of Bihar, Sree Nitish Kumar has inaugurated the Mathematical Modelling Center on 10 February, 2018 where IWM professionals were also present among with others.

Agreement signing with FMISC/WRD, Bihar Professionals present in the inauguration of the MMC by the Chief Minister, Bihar on 10 February 2018

IWM has initiated a joint research project with Yunnan University China on “Water Resources Vulnerability and Security Assessment of YarlungTsangpo–Brahmaputra Transboundary River Basin”

Transboundary water resources are globally highlighted issues because they are crucial to relevant riparian nation’s security in water, food and energy, and play a vital role in regional peace and stability. The YarlungTsangpo- is an important international river in South Asia. The research aims to provide the scientific foundation for collaboration in transboundary water resources and strengthen the abilities of climate adaptation of all riparian countries. The main objective of IWM involvement is to prepare technical papers on Water Resources Vulnerability and Security Assessment of Brahmaputra Basin utilizing available models and data.

Visit of IWM research team headed by Prof. Dr. M Monowar Hossain Executive Director to Yunnan University, Kunming, China

Volume 52- June, 2018 11 NewsNews LetterLetter Contract signing between DWASA and IWM Dhaka Water Supply & Sewerage Authority (DWASA) and Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) signed a contract agreement on Monday, 8 January, 2018 to carry out Feasibility study for water distribution House 496, Road 32, DOHS system development in extended 16 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206 (sixteen) unions of Dhaka North City Tel: 880 2 9842105-6 Corporation and Dhaka South City 9844590-1, 9847902 Fax: 880 2 9847901 Corporation under Interim Water Supply E-mail: [email protected] Project of Dhaka WASA. The contract Website: www.iwmbd.org signing ceremony was chaired by Engr. Taqsem A Khan, Managing Director of DWASA. Prof. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM was present as Special Guest. Engr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Additional Chief Engineer & Project Director, DWASA and Mr. S M Mahbubur Rahman, Director, Water Resources Planning Division, IWM signed the contract on behalf of DWASA and IWM, respectively. High officials of DWASA and IWM were present on the occasion. Contract signing between BEZA & IWM Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) & Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) signed a contract agreement on 27 December, 2017 to carry out Detailed Study on Total Water Demand and Water Availability Assessment for Mirsarai Industrial City (MICITY). The contract signing ceremony was chaired by Mr. Paban Chowdhury, Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh and Executive Chairman, BEZA, Mr. Mostaque Hassan, Additional Secretary & General Manager (P&D), BEZA and Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM, signed the contract on behalf of BEZA and IWM respectively. High officials of BEZA and IWM were present on the occasion.

Co-Editors M Samiun Nabi

Compilation • Mohammad Saiful Alam Khan • Muhammad Ruhul Amin The contract agreement paper is exchanged between Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, Contributors Md. Mostaque Hassan, Additional Secretary & General Manager (P&D), IWM is handing over the IWM crest to Mr. Paban Chowdhury BEZA and Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM Secretary & Executive Chairmen, BEZA. • Md. Amirul Islam • Mir Mostafa Kamal, PEng. Contract Signing between PPA and IWM • Farhana Akhter Kamal • Md. Abdulla Hel Kafi Payra Port Authority (PPA) and Institute of • Md. Tarikul Islam Water Modelling (IWM) signed a contract • Dr. Mollah Md. Awlad Hossain agreement on 27 March, 2018 to carry out the • Mizanur Rahman study entitled “Payra Port Capital Dredging – Technical Consultancy Support Services”. Commander Haider Jahan Khon Emon (H-1), three psc, BN, Chief Hydrographer & Project Director, PPA and Mr. Md. Zahirul Haque Khan, Director, Coast Port and Estuary Management Division, IWM signed the contract on behalf of PPA and IWM, respectively. The contract signing ceremony was chaired by Commodore M Jahangir Alam, (E), NUP, ndc, psc, BN, Chairman of PPA. Commodore Md. Saidur Rahman, (TAS), BCGM, psc, BN, Member (Harbour & Marine), PPA, was present in the contract signing ceremony.

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