Summary of Previous Conferences
INTRODUCTION
The Institute of Water and Flood Management has become a premier institute which promotes interdisciplinary water resources management through its research, academic programs and outreach activities. Presently as many as nineteen research projects are ongoing at the institute with many of those involving local and foreign collaborative researchers from wide ranging academic backgrounds. We have also been aiming to nourish interdisciplinary research through ICWFM.
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ICWFM 2021
Inauguration ceremony:
The inauguration ceremony of the ICWFM-2021 was held using the ZOOM online platform on March 29, 2021. Professor Dr. Satya Prasad Majumder, Vice-Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh chaired the inauguration ceremony. Mr. Zahid Farooque MP, Hon’ble State Minister, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, was the Chief Guest and Professor Dr. Abdul Jabbar Khan, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh was present as the Special Guest in the inauguration ceremony.
Papers and countries participated:
At first, abstracts (maximum 300 words) on the conference topics were invited from the interested authors. The abstract should be submitted through the online system by 14th December 2020. Notification of acceptance of abstracts was sent by 4th January 2021. A total of 398 abstracts were received among which 234 abstracts were selected for presentation by the reviewers (59% of total received). Among them, 217 abstracts were registered for the final presentation in the conference. A total of 174 papers were presented at the conference.
Date:
29-31 March, 2021
Venue:
The 8th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM-2021) was held using the Online ZOOM platform.
Collaborating agencies:
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS)
- Institute of Water Modelling (IWM)
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS)
- WaterAid
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS).
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ICWFM 2019
Inauguration ceremony:
The 7th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM-2019) was held at the CIRDAP International Conference Center (CICC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony of the ICWFM-2019 was held at the Durga P. Paudyal Conference Hall, CICC, CIRDAP on March 02, 2019. Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh chaired the inauguration ceremony. Mr. Kabir Bin Anwar, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, GoB was invited as the Chief Guest and His Excellency Harry Verweij, Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh was present as the Guest of Honor.
Papers and countries participated:
After a review process through the scientific committee of ICWFM-2019, 125 extended abstracts were accepted by the reviewers. Reviewers’ comments on the submitted extended abstract and notification of acceptance was sent to respective authors in late December 2019. Finally, 101 extended abstracts across different themes of the conference were invited to present during the conference.
Date:
02-04 March, 2019
Venue:
CIRDAP International Conference Center (CICC), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Collaborating agencies:
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)
- Institute of Water Modelling (IWM)
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS).
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6th ICWFM 2017
Inauguration ceremony:
Professor Abdul Mannan, Chairman, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh graced the inaugural session as the Chief Guest. Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Principal Coordinator (SDGs), Prime Minister’s Office, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Peter de Vries, First Secretary, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Dr. Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus, BRAC University, were present at the occasion as Special Guests. Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor of BUET chaired the inaugural session.
Keynote speaker:
A keynote paper titled ‘Sustainable Irrigation Water Management in Bangladesh’ was presented by Dr. Abul Fazal M. Saleh, Professor, IWFM, BUET.
Papers and countries participated:
A total of 91 full papers out of 166 selected abstracts were received. These full papers were reviewed and finally 79 full papers were accepted for the conference. A total 69 accepted full papers were included in pre-conference proceedings. Participants from 7 countries participated in the conference.
Date:
4-6 March, 2017
Venue:
Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
Collaborating agencies:
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), and
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED).
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and
- Institute of Water Modelling (IWM).
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5th ICWFM 2015
Inauguration ceremony:
Mr. Anisul Islam Mahmud, MP, Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Prof. Khaleda Ekram, Vice-Chancellor, BUET was present at the occasion as Special Guests. The Session was chaired by Professor Dr. G. M. Tarekul Islam, Director, IWFM.
Papers and countries participated:
A total of 82 full papers out of 133 selected abstracts were received. These full papers were reviewed and finally 69 full papers were accepted for the conference A total 66 accepted full papers were included in pre-conference proceedings. Participants from 6 countries participated in the conference.
Date:
6-7 March, 2015
Venue:
BRAC Centre Inn, at Gulshan-1
Collaborating agencies:
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), and
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED).
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and
- Institute of Water Modelling (IWM).
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4th ICWFM 2013
Inauguration ceremony:
Prof. Dr. Shamsul Alam, Member, GED, Planning Commission was the special guest in the inauguration ceremony.
Keynote speaker:
Special Guest, Prof. Dr. Shamsul Alam, Member, GED, Planning Commission provided his key note speech on ‘Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100’.
Papers and countries participated:
A total of 78 full papers out of 123 selected abstracts were received. These full papers were reviewed and finally 70 full papers were accepted for the conference. A total 68 accepted full papers were included in pre-conference proceedings. Participants from 7 countries participated in the conference.
Date:
4-5 October, 2013
Venue:
Council Building, BUET and Institute Building, BUET.
Collaborating agencies:
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), and
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED).
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and
- Institute of Water Modelling (IWM).
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3rd ICWFM 2011
Inauguration ceremony:
Professor Dr. Habibur Rahman, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, BUET, Mr. Andre’ Varmeer, First Secretary, Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and Chief Guest Alhaj Md. Mahbubur Rahman Talukder, MP, Hon’ble State Minister, Ministry of Water Resources, GOB were the special guests in the inauguration ceremony. Professor Dr. S. M. Nazrul Islam, Vice-Chancellor, BUET was the chair of the inaugural session.
Keynote speaker:
Two renowned researchers from the Netherlands; Professor Elco van Beek and Mr. Kees Slingerland were invited as keynote speaker for ICWFM-2011. Prof. van Beek presented a paper on ‘Water, Climate and Sustainable Development in Delta’s: Integrated approaches and lessons learned’, while Mr. Slingerland did the same on ‘Water and Climate in South Monsoon Asia: Major Challenges for 21st Century’.
Papers and countries participated:
A total of 176 abstracts were received from 13 countries. These abstracts were reviewed by 21 reviewers. A total of 106 full papers out of 145 selected abstracts were received. These full papers were reviewed and finally 100 full papers were accepted for the conference. . Participants from 10 countries participated in the conference.
Date:
6-7 January, 2011
Venue:
Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, Minto Road
Collaborating agencies:
- Department of Water Resources Engineering, BUET,
- Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO),
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), and
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED).
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and
- Institute of Water Modelling (IWM).
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2nd ICWFM 2009
Inauguration ceremony:
Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, MP Honorable Minister, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh, was the Chief Guest and Mr. Fritz Meijndert, Head of Development Co-operation, Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and Professor A. M. M. Safiullah, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology were the special guests in the inaugural ceremony. Prof. A. F. M. Saleh chaired the inaugural session.
Keynote speaker:
Two renowned researchers from the Netherlands; Mr. G. J. Klaassen and Mr. Ronald Waterman were invited as keynote speaker for ICWFM-2009. Mr. Klaassen prepared a paper on River Erosion, Sedimentation and Bank protection, while Mr. Waterman did the same on Coastal Zone Management.
Papers and countries participated:
179 abstracts were received from 17 countries. These 179 abstracts were reviewed by 19 reviewers. A total of 146 abstracts were accepted. A total of 95 full papers out of 146 selected abstracts were received. These full papers were reviewed and finally 87 full papers were accepted for the conference. Participants from 14 countries participated in the conference.
Date:
15-17 March, 2009
Venue:
Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), Agargaon.
Collaborating agencies:
- Department of Water Resources Engineering, BUET,
- Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO),
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), and
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED).
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and
- Institute of Water Modelling (IWM).
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1st ICWFM 2007
Inauguration ceremony:
Professor A. M. M. Safiullah, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, was the Chief Guest and Mr. Fritz Meijndert, Head of Development Co- operation, Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands was the special guest in the ceremony. Professor Jahir Uddin Chowdhury chaired the session.
Papers and countries participated:
280 abstracts were received from 31 countries. A total of 181 abstracts were selected and 53 more were selected with some modifications. A total of 125 papers out of 234 selected abstracts were received and published. Participants from 16 countries participated in the conference.
Date:
12-14 March, 2007
Venue:
Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), Agargaon.
Collaborating agencies:
- Department of Water Resources Engineering, BUET,
- Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO),
- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), and
- Local Government Engineering Department (LGED).
Financial support:
- The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
- Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and
- Japan Asian Friendship Society.
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