The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) in collaboration with The Daily Star organized a seminar on “Transformative Change in Stormwater Management of Dhaka City” on Monday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka.
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam was present as the chief guest. Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Star was present as the Special Guest. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor (In-charge) of UIU Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia presided over the ceremony.
Three presentations about stormwater systems were presented by Brigadier General Muhammad Amirul Islam PSC Chief Engineer, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Professor Dr Md Ataur Rahman of Department of Water Resources Engineering, BUET and Professor Dr Md Mujibur Rahman, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UIU. The welcome address was delivered by Professor Dr. Afzal Ahmed, Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UIU in the seminar.
The chief guest said that the borders of the rivers and canals of Dhaka city will be determined and freed from encroachment. He also said that Stormwater in Dhaka city should be properly managed and developed for future generations through urbanization.
Other speakers highlighted the importance of the stormwater management system in Dhaka city, obstacles, proper use and its right implementation in the seminar.
Faculty members, officials, academicians, government officials, researchers and other distinguished guests from various organizations were present in the seminar.
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