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Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies(IDMVS) viii. xiii. xiv. xvi. and to borrow and invest money for the sustainability of the Institute. xix.
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The Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS) is a constituent Institute approved by the Senate of the University of Dhaka on 27th June 2012. The objectives of the Institute:
i.to offer/provide and promote/facilities for graduate and post-graduate, M Phil, and PhD program and research in the major areas of climate change, disaster m
anagement and vulnerability; women and Children's vulnerability; poverty and vulnerability; trafficking of women and children, and vulnerability of indigenous communities, different sub-cultures and minorities etc. ii.To provide short term Post-graduate Certificate Course in disaster management and Post-graduate diploma program in Disaster Management. iii.To conduct research in the areas of disaster, climate change, poverty, indigenous community, gender, minority, trafficking and vulnerability issues. iv.to facilitate field research and field work for the students of Post-Graduate Diploma, BDM, MDM, M. Phil and PhD on climatic variability, disaster, health, socio-economic and environmental vulnerability; poverty, trafficking of women and children related issues. v.to act as think tank for the government and semi-government organizations, development partners, researchers, and international collaborators on climate change disaster, poverty, environment, trafficking of women and children and vulnerability related development policy, planning and development program. vi.to organize national, regional and international seminars, symposiums, workshops and policy dialogues on climate change, disaster, poverty and vulnerability of indigenous community. vii.to encourage collaborative research among the academics, development practitioners, NGOs, development partners for evolving policies and strategies for the better management of climate change, disasters, poverty, trafficking of women and children and vulnerability of indigenous community. to conduct research on climate change, disaster and vulnerability issues and dissemination of information, which would help in bridging the gap between researchers, development partners and practitioners. ix.to organize action-oriented program and research to address the vulnerability of climate change and disaster affected people at the grassroots level. x.to conduct training program in relevant areas of climate change and disaster, trafficking and poverty for sharing practical knowledge and experiences related to vulnerability of women and children, minority; sub-culture and most disadvantaged groups of climate and disaster affected people. xi.to identify the pressing needs for flood affected families, especially women, disabled, elders, minorities and children. xii.to strengthen academic links, cooperation, and exchanges between universities and research institutes of different countries. to disseminate knowledge and information on relevant issues through conducting research, publication of journal, books, research monograph, study modules, lecture series, report and newsletter etc. to establish and maintain a library and provide information services, electronic resources, web-site, documentation facilities on climate change and disaster, vulnerability and related areas. xv.to facilitates fellowship, scholarship, grants, remuneration, awards and recognition to expedite and ventilate the activities of the Institute. to explore the funds from national and international sources in promoting the Institute's objective, and to accept grants, donations etc. xvii.to construct, maintain, alter, improve and develop related infra-structural development necessary or convenient for the development of the Institute. xvii.to conduct research on the vulnerabilities of indigenous people in the context of social, economic, political, cultural, legal and psychological aspects. xviii. to examine and explore the impacts of climate change and greenhouse effects on the most disadvantaged group of people in developing countries including Bangladesh. to conduct research on the impact of salinity on the livelihoods of coastal people in Bangladesh. xx. to conduct research on the impacts of Sidr, Tsunami, Aila, etc. on the ecology, environment, biodiversity and human society etc. xxi. to assess the livelihoods' resilience of coastal people due to changing ecology, environment and biodiversity due to climate change. xxii.to examine the nature of vulnerabilities of poor, women, children, elders, disables due to the arsenicosis problems. xxiii. to assess the nature of gender dimensions of vulnerabilities due to monga and other disasters. Information about the Director of IDMVS
Name : Dr. Dilara Zahid
Designation: Assistant Professor
We are proud to share that our Co-founder and former Director, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧, recently chaired an essential consultation workshop in Rajshahi. The session focused on integrating gender equality within the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector—a critical step toward sustainable development and resilience.
Her leadership continues to bridge the gap between academic research and impactful field practices.
📢 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃!
🎓 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧: 𝐏𝐌𝐃𝐌 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡
The 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐏𝐌𝐃𝐌) program, offered by the Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS), University of Dhaka, is now accepting applications for its 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡.
This 18-month professional program is designed to equip students and professionals with practical knowledge and skills in:
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Climate Change & Climate Finance
• Sustainability & Resilience
• GIS & Remote Sensing
• Research Methodology
• Gender & Social Inclusion
• Disaster Governance
• Disaster & Development
✨ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗠𝗗𝗠?
• 48-credit professional master’s program
• Ideal for working professionals
• Classes held on Fridays
• Emphasis on real-world, practice-based learning
🚀 Take the next step toward building a meaningful career in disaster management and resilience.
24/04/2026
"বিদায়ের সুরে মিশে থাকে স্মৃতির নীরব গান,
নবীন পথের আহ্বানে জাগে নতুন স্বপ্নের প্রাণ।"
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের টিএসসি অডিটোরিয়ামে গত ২০ এপ্রিল ২০২৬ তারিখে ইনস্টিটিউট অব ডিজাস্টার ম্যানেজমেন্ট অ্যান্ড ভালনারেবিলিটি স্টাডিজ-এর বিএসএস ১৩ তম ব্যাচের নবীন বরণ এবং ৭ম ও ৮ম ব্যাচের বিদায় সংবর্ধনা অনুষ্ঠান অত্যন্ত উৎসবমুখর পরিবেশে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
অনুষ্ঠানের শুরুতেই আলোচনা অনুষ্ঠান এবং “মির্জা মোহাম্মদ আব্দুল্লাহ ও বেগম বদরুন্নেসা মেমোরিয়াল ট্রাস্ট ফান্ড” এর বৃত্তি প্রদান কর্মসূচি অনুষ্ঠিত হয়, যেখানে প্রতিবছরের ন্যায় এ বছরও কৃতি শিক্ষার্থীদের মাঝে বৃত্তি প্রদান করা হয়। উল্লেখ্য যে, ২০১৫ সাল থেকে প্রতি বছর উক্ত ফান্ড থেকে স্নাতক (সম্মান)-এ প্রথম স্থান অধিকারীকে চ্যান্সেলর স্বর্ণপদক ও বিভিন্ন বর্ষের মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থীদের বৃত্তি প্রদান করা হচ্ছে।
অনুষ্ঠানে প্রধান অতিথি হিসেবে উপস্থিত ছিলেন সামাজিক বিজ্ঞান অনুষদের ভারপ্রাপ্ত ডিন প্রফেসর ড. তৈয়েবুর রহমান। এছাড়াও উপস্থিত ছিলেন IDMVS-এর প্রতিষ্ঠাতা ও সাবেক পরিচালক প্রফেসর ড. খোন্দকার মোকাদ্দেম হোসেন, কো-ফাউন্ডার ও সাবেক পরিচালক প্রফেসর ড. মাহবুবা নাসরীন, ইনস্টিটিউটের বর্তমান পরিচালক ড. মোহাম্মদ মনিরুজ্জামান খান, অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন কমিটির আহ্বায়ক বিভূতি ভূষণ সিকদার এবং “মির্জা মোহাম্মদ আব্দুল্লাহ ও বেগম বদরুন্নেসা মেমোরিয়াল ট্রাস্ট ফান্ড” এর একজন সম্মানিত ট্রাস্টি মাহফুজা করিম। অনুষ্ঠানে আরও উপস্থিত ছিলেন অত্র ইনস্টিটিউটের সম্মানিত শিক্ষক-শিক্ষিকা, শিক্ষার্থী এবং অন্যান্য অতিথিবৃন্দ।
নবীন শিক্ষার্থী এবং বিভিন্ন ব্যাচের শিক্ষার্থীদের মনোমুগ্ধকর সাংস্কৃতিক পরিবেশনা অনুষ্ঠানে ভিন্নমাত্রা যোগ করে। পুরো অনুষ্ঠানজুড়ে শিক্ষার্থীদের অংশগ্রহণ, শিক্ষকবৃন্দের উপস্থিতি এবং আন্তরিকতা এক আনন্দঘন ও স্মরণীয় পরিবেশ সৃষ্টি করে।
অনুষ্ঠানের শেষ পর্বে ইনস্টিটিউটের পরিচালক ড. মোহাম্মদ মনিরুজ্জামান খান উপস্থিত সকলের প্রতি কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করেন এবং সফলভাবে অনুষ্ঠানের সমাপ্তি ঘোষণা করেন। এই আয়োজন বিদায়ী শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য ছিল আবেগঘন এক মুহূর্ত এবং নবীনদের জন্য ছিল নতুন পথচলার অনুপ্রেরণাময় সূচনা।
13/04/2026
🌊 A landmark day for Bangladesh's disaster and climate resilience community!
On 11 April 2026, the National Seminar on Climate and Disaster Resilience (NSCDR) 2026 was successfully held at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka — bringing together academia, practitioners, policymakers, and students under one national platform.
The seminar was graced by distinguished guests, including:
✦ Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration), University of Dhaka
✦ Dr. Taiabur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
✦ Prof. Dr. Md. Humayun Kabir, Dean, Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka
✦ Dr. Khondoker Mokaddam Hossain, Founder, Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies
✦ Prof. Mahbuba Nasreen, Convener of the seminar & Co-Founder of the Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies
✦ Dr. Mohammed Moniruzzaman Khan, Director, Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies
The one-day event featured 22 oral presentations and 50 poster presentations from students and researchers across Bangladesh, spanning critical themes including:
— Disaster Risk Reduction & Governance
— Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
— Early Warning & Anticipatory Actions
— Fire, Earthquake & Urban Disaster Risk
— Emergency Response & Humanitarian Affairs
— Environment, Ecosystem & Nature-Based Solutions
The event was jointly organized by:
📌 Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS), University of Dhaka
📌 Centre for Disaster Management Education, Research and Training (Centre for DMERT)
Dr. Mohammed Moniruzzaman Khan, Director of IDMVS, extended heartfelt thanks to all participants, speakers, and partners for making this seminar a resounding success.
Bangladesh has long been a global leader in disaster risk reduction. With this new professional association, the country takes another step forward in strengthening its resilience community.
10/04/2026
🎓 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧: 𝐏𝐌𝐃𝐌 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡
The 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐏𝐌𝐃𝐌) program, offered by the Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS), University of Dhaka, is now accepting applications for its 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡.
This 18-month professional program is designed to equip students and professionals with practical knowledge and skills in:
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Climate Change & Climate Finance
• Sustainability & Resilience
• GIS & Remote Sensing
• Research Methodology
• Gender & Social Inclusion
• Disaster Governance
• Disaster & Development
✨ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗠𝗗𝗠?
• 48-credit professional master’s program
• Ideal for working professionals
• Classes held on Fridays
• Emphasis on real-world, practice-based learning
Are you looking for a PhD that combines academic excellence with real-world impact? Wageningen University & Research is hiring a PhD candidate for a critical project on climate-resilient development and salinization governance.
🌟 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: This position is supervised by the renowned 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧. Known for her groundbreaking work in disaster vulnerability and climate adaptation, Prof. Nasreen's mentorship offers an unparalleled opportunity for any aspiring researcher in this field.
🎓 Institution: Wageningen University & Research (Netherlands)
🔗 Apply here for more details:
The 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐚𝐛, 𝐈𝐃𝐌𝐕𝐒 is hosting a 7-day intensive 𝐏𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 for IDMVS undergraduates. Learn to analyze and visualize disaster-related data like a pro!
🔹 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: Python Basics & Data Analysis essentials.
🔹 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
🔹 𝐅𝐞𝐞: 500 BDT.
🔹 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞: Provided upon attending all 7 sessions.
⚠️ 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲: Only 𝟏𝟓 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 available!
Seats are confirmed on a "𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐏𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝" basis. Pay at the GIS Lab after registering online.
The National Seminar on Climate and Disaster Resilience (NSCDR) will be held on 𝟏𝟏 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at the 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚.
The seminar aims to bring together academics, researchers, government officials, practitioners, students, and development partners to engage in evidence-based discussion on disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Bangladesh.
🔹 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 for oral and poster presentations covering themes such as disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk governance, early warning and anticipatory actions, emergency response, urban and earthquake risk management, fire preparedness, and nature-based solutions.
Please submit your abstract by 𝟐𝟎 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfucBRI1ZWFuuIOnoyhabdyjB9qoMTX_f7NtpfETi0BbQlMzg/viewform
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Admission is now open for the 18th Batch of the Professional Master of Disaster Management (PMDM) at the Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS), University of Dhaka.
🔥 Build your career in Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Sustainability, GIS & Remote Sensing, Gender & Social Inclusion, and Disaster Governance through this 18-month professional program.
✨ Why PMDM?
✅ 48-credit professional master's
✅ Ideal for working professionals
✅ Classes on Friday
✅ Focus on real-world, practice-based learning
📅 Form Collection & Submission: 5 October – 11 December 2025
📝 Admission Test: 12 December 2025 (Friday) at 10:00 am
💳 Application Fee: BDT 1500 (USD 20 for foreign applicants)
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