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About Me
Hello, I'm Dr. Habib,
Currently, I hold a prestigious JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow position at Kyoto University in Japan. Under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Yohei Mitani, I am investigating the complex dynamics of the Rohingya refugee-host community conflict concerning resource utilization and landscape management in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
I have awarded a ‘Doctor of Agricultural Science’ degree (major in forest science) in May 2021 from the same institute. For the PhD course, I obtained Japanese Government MEXT scholarship under the ‘Global 30 Special Course in Agricultural Sciences — For the Global Future of Life, Food and the Environment’ program. During my PhD, I conducted research in the Laboratory of Tropical Forest Resources and Environments, which is part of the Graduate School of Agriculture.
During my doctoral studies, I delved into the "Geographical variations of commercial consumption and supply of woodfuel and its alternatives in northeastern Bangladesh." This research allowed me to gain insights into the complex interplay between commercial activities and the conservation of vital forest ecosystems thorugh LPG and rice husk briquettes.
Throughout my PhD journey, I had the privilege of being mentored by Professor Dr. Kaoru Kitajima, an esteemed expert in tropical forest ecology and conservation, as well as land use change and climate change. Her guidance and expertise have greatly influenced my research approach and deepened my understanding of these critical environmental issues.
Before pursuing my PhD, I obtained a MSc in Climate Change and Development in 2014, a MSc in Forestry in 2012, and a BSc (Hon’s) in Forestry in 2010, all from Bangladesh. These educational experiences have provided me with a strong foundation in forest and environmental studies. During my bachelor's degree, I conducted a research project that focused on assessing the impact of urbanization and hill cutting on the local environment in Sylhet City Corporation. In my MSc in Forestry thesis, I investigated the variations in plant architectural traits of four tropical timber tree species within Satchari National Park in Habiganj. For my MSc in Climate Change and Development thesis, I conducted research on forest governance analysis for the implementation of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) at Rema-Kalenga Wildlfie Sanctuary in Habiganj as a means of forest conservation and climate change mitigation.
I have a solid research interest in coupled human-environment system dynamics in forest and natural resource management in south and southeast Asia and Madagascar. My particular emphasis lies in understanding and exploring ecosystem services and their impact on community livelihood, forests and energy, alternatives to forest energy, REDD+ and zero deforestation, co-management and protected area management, and indigenous knowledge, policy and practices pertaining to climate change.
Following the completion of my doctoral degree, I have been appointed as a Specific Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Agriculture at Kyoto University. Additionally, I have the privilege of working as a Consultant with the Climate Change, Energy, and Low-carbon Development team of the prestigious Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
Finally, my dedication and achievements in the field of research were acknowledged when I was honored with the "Youth Research Award 2012" by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)-Bangladesh on the 1st International Day of Forests in 2013.
Currently, I hold a prestigious JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow position at Kyoto University in Japan. Under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Yohei Mitani, I am investigating the complex dynamics of the Rohingya refugee-host community conflict concerning resource utilization and landscape management in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
I have awarded a ‘Doctor of Agricultural Science’ degree (major in forest science) in May 2021 from the same institute. For the PhD course, I obtained Japanese Government MEXT scholarship under the ‘Global 30 Special Course in Agricultural Sciences — For the Global Future of Life, Food and the Environment’ program. During my PhD, I conducted research in the Laboratory of Tropical Forest Resources and Environments, which is part of the Graduate School of Agriculture.
During my doctoral studies, I delved into the "Geographical variations of commercial consumption and supply of woodfuel and its alternatives in northeastern Bangladesh." This research allowed me to gain insights into the complex interplay between commercial activities and the conservation of vital forest ecosystems thorugh LPG and rice husk briquettes.
Throughout my PhD journey, I had the privilege of being mentored by Professor Dr. Kaoru Kitajima, an esteemed expert in tropical forest ecology and conservation, as well as land use change and climate change. Her guidance and expertise have greatly influenced my research approach and deepened my understanding of these critical environmental issues.
Before pursuing my PhD, I obtained a MSc in Climate Change and Development in 2014, a MSc in Forestry in 2012, and a BSc (Hon’s) in Forestry in 2010, all from Bangladesh. These educational experiences have provided me with a strong foundation in forest and environmental studies. During my bachelor's degree, I conducted a research project that focused on assessing the impact of urbanization and hill cutting on the local environment in Sylhet City Corporation. In my MSc in Forestry thesis, I investigated the variations in plant architectural traits of four tropical timber tree species within Satchari National Park in Habiganj. For my MSc in Climate Change and Development thesis, I conducted research on forest governance analysis for the implementation of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) at Rema-Kalenga Wildlfie Sanctuary in Habiganj as a means of forest conservation and climate change mitigation.
I have a solid research interest in coupled human-environment system dynamics in forest and natural resource management in south and southeast Asia and Madagascar. My particular emphasis lies in understanding and exploring ecosystem services and their impact on community livelihood, forests and energy, alternatives to forest energy, REDD+ and zero deforestation, co-management and protected area management, and indigenous knowledge, policy and practices pertaining to climate change.
Following the completion of my doctoral degree, I have been appointed as a Specific Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Agriculture at Kyoto University. Additionally, I have the privilege of working as a Consultant with the Climate Change, Energy, and Low-carbon Development team of the prestigious Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
Finally, my dedication and achievements in the field of research were acknowledged when I was honored with the "Youth Research Award 2012" by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)-Bangladesh on the 1st International Day of Forests in 2013.
Clients• CIFOR
• USAID • GIZ • Winrock International • JICA • PADECO Co., Ltd. • ICCCAD • BISR • WaterAid • Save the Children • Mott MacDonald • Ernst & Young LLP • CAFOD • NAPD • IRG • Rufford Small Grants Foundation • University Grant Commission • Social Science Research Council • Ministry of Labour and Employment |
Awards#Award#
• "IPAC/GIZ Youth Research Award 2012" by the GIZ-Bangladesh on 21 March 2013 in the 1st International Day of Forests 2013. #Research Grants# *Title: Instrumental grant to conduct field survey on “Patterns of Wood Consumption around Protected Areas of Bangladesh and its Implications for Sustainable Forest Management”. Funded by: IDEA WILD, Colorado, United States of America (March, 2019). *Title: Forest Governance Analysis for the REDD+ Implementation in Protected Areas of Bangladesh: A Means of Potential of Forestry Sector for Climate Change Mitigation. Funded by: USAID funded Gobeshona project under International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) at Independent University, Bangladesh [7 January to 28 December, 2016]. *Title: Valuing the Ecosystem Services Provided by Mangroves in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Sundarbans Reserve Forest. Funded by: Winrock International under JDR (John D. Rockefeller) 3RD Scholars Model University/Policy Maker Research Grants Program (Contract number: CREL-JD-14/008 & CA AID-388-A-12-00007/6479-R3-P1). Duration: January to February, 2014. *Title: Status, Indigenous Uses and Population Dynamics of Decreasing Medicinal Plants in Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary: Implications for Sustainable Harvesting and Conservation through Community Awareness. Funded by: The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) (Contract number: 83143484). *Title: Exploring the Attitudes and Perceptions of Local Communities towards Co-Management Sustainability: a study from Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary. Funded by: A Project funded by USAID and implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries of Bangladesh through International Resources Group (IRG, USA) (IRG Project number: 3501). Duration: August to November, 2012. *Title: Coping with Climate Change by Using Indigenous Knowledge of Ethnic Communities in and around Lawachara National Park, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Funded by: Bangladesh Institute of Social Research (BISR), Dhaka. #Fellowships# *CoHHO International Conference Presentation Subsidy to attend the “IUFRO 5.10.00 Conference: Pathways of Forest Bioeconomy – Past, Present and Future” at University of Helsinki by the CoHHO Unit of Kyoto University [July 2020]. *‘Travel Fellowship to attend the “Student Conference on Conservation Science 2018” at University of Cambridge by the Kyoto University Faculty of Agriculture fund for Education and Research [March 2018]. • ‘Gobeshona (Research) Young Researcher Programme’ of International Centre for Climate Change and Development at Independent University, Bangladesh in supported by USAID Duration: January to December, 2016. • ‘Partnering Principal Researcher’ under ‘JDR 3RD Model University/Policy Maker Research Grants’, supported by Winrock International (USA) Duration: January to February, 2014. • ‘Adjunct Researcher’ of German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)-Bangladesh • ‘Small Research Grants Fellowship’ programme under USAID’s Integrated Protected Area Co-management (IPAC) Project Duration: August to November, 2012. • ‘Adjunct Researcher Fellowship’ programme of Bangladesh Institute of Social Research (BISR) Duration: April to December, 2012. #Scholarship# • Japanese Government MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship for Ph.D. at Kyoto University, Japan (2017-2020) (accepted). • Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship (NSGS) for MSc in Environmental Studies at Dalhousie University, Canada in 2016-2018 session (denied). • EU Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for ‘MSc in MEDfOR’ programme in 2014-2015 session (denied). • Merit Scholarship: University Merit Scholarship from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Bangladesh) for the B.Sc. (Hon’s) final year results (2010). |
Publications## Journal Articles
2023: 1. Rahman MH, Naito D, Moeliono M, Mitani Y, Susaeta AI (2023). Oil palm and rubber-driven deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia (2000-2021) and efforts toward zero deforestation commitments. Research Square (preprint). https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2945587/v1. 2022: 2. Rahman MH, Roy B, Chowdhury GM, Hasan A, Saimun MSR (2022). Medicinal Plant Sources and Traditional Healthcare Practices of Forest-Dependent Communities in and around Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in Southeastern Bangladesh. Environmental Sustainability, 5(2):207-241. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42398-022-00230-z. 3. Zollet S, Siedle J, Bodenheimer M, McGreevy SR, Boules C, Brauer C, Rahman MH, Rupprecht CDD, Schuler J (2022). From locked-down to locked-in? COVID-induced social practice change across four consumption domains. Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy, 18(1):796-821. https://doi.org/10.1080/15487733.2022.2127294. [CiteScore~ 6.6] 2021: 4. Rahman MH, Roy B, Islam MS (2021). Contribution of Non-timber Forest Products to the Livelihoods of The Forest-Dependent Communities Around the Khadimnagar National Park in Northeastern Bangladesh. Regional Sustainability, 2(3): 280-295. 5. Rahman MH, Kitajima K, Rahman MF (2021). Spatial Patterns of Woodfuel Consumption by the Commercial Cooking Sectors within 30 km of Lawachara National Park of Northeastern Bangladesh. Energy for Sustainable Development, 61:118-128. [IF~ 5.223] 2019: 6. Rahman MH (2019). Rohingya Refugee Crisis and Human vs. Elephant (Elephas maximus) Conflicts in Cox’s Bazar District of Bangladesh. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, 3(3):10-21. doi: 10.22120/JWB.2019.104762.1057. 7. Alam K, Rahman MH (2019). Post‑disaster Recovery in the Cyclone Aila Affected Coastline of Bangladesh: Women’s Role, Challenges and Opportunities. Natural Hazards, 96(3):1067-1090. doi.org/10.1007/s11069-019-03591-7. [IF~ 3.102] 8. Haque MA, Rahman MH, Rahman D (2019). An Evaluation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Resilience Strategy to Climate Change in the Coastline of Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 18(2): 555983. doi: 10.19080/IJESNR.2019.18.555983. [IF~0.954] 2018: 9. Rahman MH, Bahauddin M (2018). Physicochemical Properties of Soil as Affected by Land Use Change in a Tropical Forest Ecosystem of Northeastern Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: B. Life and Environmental Sciences, 55(4): 71–84. [IF~0.26] 2017: 10. Rahman MH, Miah MD (2017). Are Protected Forests of Bangladesh Prepared to Implementation of REDD+? A Forest Governance Analysis. Environments, 4(2), 43. doi:10.3390/environments4020043. [Special Issue: Tropical Forests and Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation] 11. Rahman MH (2017). Climate Change Adaptation through Community-based Agroforestry Practices by the Indigenous Communities in and around Lawachara National Park of Bangladesh. SUB Journal of Sustainable Environment and Development, 2. 2016: 12. Rahman MH, Alam K (2016). Forest Dependent Indigenous Communities’ Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change through Local Knowledge in the Protected Area ─ A Bangladesh Case Study. Climate, 4, 12. DOI: 10.3390/cli4010012. [Special Issue: Climate Change on Crops, Foods and Diets] 13. Haque MA, Rahman D, Rahman MH (2016). The Importance of Community Based Approach to Reduce Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Enhance Resilience Capacity in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh: A Review. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 11(2): 81-100. 14. Mazumder SK, Das SK, Ghaffar MA, Rahman MH, Majumder MK, Basak LR (2016). Role of Co-management in Wetland Productivity: A Case Study from Hail Haor in Bangladesh. Aquaculture, Aquarium, Conservation & Legislation (AACL) Bioflux, 9(3): 466-482. 2014: 15. Alam K, Rahman MH (2014). Women in Natural Disasters: A Case Study from Southern Coastal Region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 8(1): 68-82. [IF~ 4.320] 16. Rahman MH, Roy B (2014). Population Structure and Curative Uses of Invasive Plants in and around the Protected Forests of Bangladesh: A Means of Utilization of Potential Invasive Species. Journal of Ecosystems, dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/249807. 2013: 17. Rahman MH, Raihan F (2013). Local People Perception on Extent of the Problem and Impact of Hill Cutting on Environment: A Case Study of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Stamford Journal of Environment and Human Habitat, 2: 4853. 18. Rahman MH (2013). A Study on Exploration of Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Rural Community in Bangladesh: Basis for Biodiversity Conservation. ISRN Biodiversity, dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/369138. 19. Rahman MH, Rahman M, Kamal MM, Uddin MJ, Fardusi MJ, Roy B (2013). Present Status of Rooftop Gardening in Sylhet City Corporation of Bangladesh: An Assessment Based on Ecological and Economic Perspectives. Journal of Forest Science, 29(1): 71-80. [I~0.47] 20. Roy B, Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ (2013). Status, Diversity, and Traditional Uses of Homestead Gardens in Northern Bangladesh: A Means of Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation. ISRN Biodiversity, dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/124103. 21. Rahman MH, Roy B, Anik SI, Fardusi MJ (2013). Ecotourism and Protected Area Conservation in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Understanding the Visitors Views on Prospects and Development. Journal of Forest Science, 29(1): 15-28. [IF~0.47] 2012: 22. Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ, Roy B, Kamal MM, Uddin MJ, Khan MASA (2012). Production, Economics, Employment Generation and Marketing Pattern of Rattan-Based Cottage Enterprises: A Case Study from an Urban Area of North-eastern Bangladesh. Small-scale Forestry, 11(2): 207-221. [IF~1.778] 23. Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ (2012). Indigenous Plant Utilization and Farming System of Garo Tribe in North-East Bangladesh: A Means of Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation. Journal of Forest Science, 28(2):84-96. [IF~0.47] 24. Rahman MH, Bahauddin M, Khan MASA, Islam MJ, Uddin MB (2012). Assessment of Soil Physical Properties under Plantation and Deforested Sites in a Biodiversity Conservation Area of North-Eastern Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 3(3): 1079-1088. 25. Roy B, Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ (2012). Impact of Banana Based Agroforestry on Degraded Sal Forest (Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn) of Bangladesh: A Study from Madhupur National Park. Journal of Biodiversity and Ecological Sciences, 2(2): 63-72. 2011: 26. Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ, Anik SI, Roy B (2011). Wild Date Palm (Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.) Husbandry in the Rural Southern Region of Bangladesh: Production, Marketing and Potential Contribution to Rural Economy. Journal of Forest Science, 27(2): 81-91. [IF~0.47] 27. Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ, Roy B, Raihan F (2011). Unplanned Urbanization and Hill Cutting: A Study on Environmental Change in Sylhet. BRAC University Journal, 8(1&2): 1321. 28. Rahman MH, Rahman M, Islam MM, Reza MS (2011). The Importance of Forests to Protect Medicinal Plants: A Case Study of Khadimnagar National Park, Bangladesh. International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management, 7(4): 283-294. [IF~6.8] 29. Rahman MH, Khan MASA, Roy B, Fardusi MJ (2011). Assessment of Natural Regeneration Status and Diversity of Tree Species in the Biodiversity Conservation Areas of Northeastern Bangladesh. Journal of Forestry Research, 22 (4):551-559. [IF~ 2.149] 30. Khan MASA, Sultana F, Rahman MH, Roy B, Anik SI (2011). Status and Ethno-medicinal Usage of Invasive Plants in Traditional Health Care Practices: A Case Study from Northeastern Bangladesh. Journal of Forestry Research, 22 (4): 649-658. [IF~ 2.149] 31. Rahman MH, Khan MASA, Fardusi MJ, Roy B, Anik SI (2011). Forest Resources Consumption by the Patra Tribe Community Living in and around the Khadimnagar National Park, Bangladesh. International Journal of Forest Usufructs Management, 12(1): 95-111. 32. Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ, Reza MS (2011). Traditional Knowledge and Use of Medicinal Plants by the Patra Tribe Community in the North-Eastern Region of Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 48(3):159-167. [IF~ 0.26] 33. Rahman MH, Rahman M, Roy B, Fardusi MJ (2011). Topographical Distribution, Status and Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants in a Tropical Forest Ecosystem of North-eastern Bangladesh. International Journal of Forest Usufructs Management, 12(1): 37–56. 34. Fardusi MJ, Rahman MH, Roy B (2011). Improving Livelihood Status through Collection and Management of Forest Resources: An Experience from Sylhet Forest Division, Bangladesh. International Journal of Forest Usufructs Management, 12(2): 59-76. 2010: 35. Rahman MH, Khan MASA, Fardusi MJ, Roy B (2010). Status, Distribution and Diversity of Invasive Forest Undergrowth Species in the Tropics: A Study from Northeastern Bangladesh. Journal of Forest Science, 26(3): 149-159. [IF~0.47] ##Book Chapters and Proceedings (peer-reviewed) 1. Rahman MH, Kitajima K, Rahman MF, Mitani Y (2022). Geographical Variations of Woodfuel Supply and Trade Within 30 Km of Two Forest Protected Areas in Northeastern Bangladesh: The Question of Sustainability. XV World Forestry Congress. https://programme.wfc2021korea.org/en/session/c7ba1897-a9c1-ec11-997e-a04a5e7cf9dc. 2. Parvin GA, Fujita K, Shaw R, Rahman MH (2022). Cross Cutting Issues in Landslide Hazard of Japan: Forest Management, Climate Change, Demographic Change, and Aging Society. In: Impact of Climate Change, Land Use and Land Cover, and Socio-economic Dynamics on Landslides (Sarkar R, Shaw R, Pradhan B, eds.). Disaster Risk Reduction (Methods, Approaches and Practices). Singapore: Springer. pp. 471-491. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7314-6_21. 3. Rahman MH, Roy B, Islam MS (2022). Household’s Dependency on Forests for Fuelwood around a North-East Protected Area of Bangladesh with Contribution to Livelihoods Improvement. In: Forest Management in Bangladesh - Biodiversity, Carbon and Livelihoods Outcomes in Bangladesh (Mukul SA, ed.). Cham: Springer Switzerland AG (forthcoming). 4. Rahman MH, Kitajima K, Rahman MF (2020). Spatial Patterns of Woodfuel Consumption by the Commercial Cooking Sectors around Lawachara National Park of Northeastern Bangladesh. Proceedings of the IUFRO WG 5.10.00 & SSFE (Teppo H et al., eds.). Scandinavian Forest Economics, 49: 26. 5. Alam K, Rahman MH (2018). The Invisible Workforce: Women’s Role in Agricultural Decision-Making and Production in Bangladesh. In: Bangladesh: Economic, Political and Social Issues (Alam K, ed.). Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp. 119-143. 6. Roy B, Rahman MH, Sarker P (2018). The Importance of Improved Cooking Stove for Forest Conservation, Economic Benefits and Climate Change Mitigation — A Bangladesh Case Study. In: INCREaSE 2017 (Mortal A, Aníbal J, Monteiro J, Sequeira C, Semião J, da Silva MM, Oliveira M, eds.). Springer, Cham, pp. 84-102. 7. Alam K, Rahman MH, Uddim MS (2018). Green Microfinance-Assisted Microenterprises in Wetland Areas of Bangladesh and its Implications for Women’s Empowerment and Ecological Sustainability. In: Financial Inclusion for Poverty Alleviation: Issues and Case Studies for Sustainable Development (Mohammed EY and Uraguchi ZB, eds.). Earthscan, Routledge, London, pp. 216-239. 8. Alam K, Rahman MH (2017). The Role of Women in Disaster Resilience. In: Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (Madu CN and Kuei C, eds.). World Scientific Press, New Jersey, pp. 697-719. DOI: 10.1142/9789813207950_0029. 9. Rahman MH (2013). Attitude and Perception of Local Communities towards Sustainable Co-Management: A Study from Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary. In: Co-Managed and Climate Resilient Ecosystems: Integrated Protected Area Co-Management in Bangladesh (Mustafa MG, Khan NA, Akhtaruzzaman AFM, Haroon AKY, Chowdhury RM, eds.). USAID and WorldFish, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp.71-98. 10. Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ, Alam K (2013). A Case Study on Climate Change Perception and Adaptation Strategies through Indigenous Knowledge by the Ethnic Communities in Protected Areas’ of Northeastern Bangladesh. In: Proceedings of the ICERIE 2013 (Ahmed M, Mithu MAH, Yousuf A, Islam MS, eds.). School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, pp. 1150-1155. ##Conference Presentations 1. Rahman MH, Naito D, Mitani Y, Moeliono M, Susaeta AI (2023). Do oil palm and rubber production contribute to deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia? Oral presentation in “The 11th Asian Society of Agricultural Economists (ASAE) International Conference” held on 17–20 March 2023 at the Aoyoma Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan. 2. Rahman MH (2021). Geographical Variations of Commercial Consumption and Supply of Woodfuel and its Alternatives in Northeastern Bangladesh. 3-Minute Talk Challenge in the “20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference” held on 16–18 August 2021 (online international conference). Organised by the Faculty of Forestry at University of British Columbia, Canada. 3. Rahman MH (2021). Spatial Patterns of Woodfuel Consumption by Commercial Cooking Sectors in Northeastern Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “4th International Forum of Henan University for Young Scholars” held on 26 June 2021 (online international conference). Organised by Henan University, China. 4. Rahman MH (2021). Contribution of Non-Timber Forest Products to the Livelihoods of the Forest-Dependent Communities around Khadimanagar National Park in Northeastern Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “JASTE 31 (31th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Tropical Ecology)” held on 25-27 June 2021 (online international conference). Organised by Hiroshima University, Japan. 5. Rahman MH (2020). The Patterns of Fuelwood Collection and Household Dependency on Fuelwood in Khadimnagar National Park of Northeastern Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “JASTE 30 (30th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Tropical Ecology)” held on 21 November 2020 (online international conference). 6. Rahman MH, Kitajima K, Rahman MF (2020). Spatial Patterns of Woodfuel Consumption by the Commercial Cooking Sectors around Lawachara National Park of Northeastern Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “IUFRO 5.10.00 Conference: Pathways of Forest Bioeconomy – Past, Present and Future” held on 28-29 September 2020 (online international conference). Organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Helsinki, Finland. 7. Rahman MH, Kitajima K (2019). Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Bangladesh: Implications of Protected Area Management for Community Livelihoods and Biodiversity Conservation. Oral presentation in “The 66th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of Japan (ESJ)”, at Kobe International Conference Centre, Kobe, Japan on 15-19 March 2019. 8. Rahman MH (2018). Will REDD+ Implement and Work in the Protected Forests of Bangladesh? Perspectives of Governance, Opportunities and Challenges. Poster presented in the “19th Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) 2018”, at University of Cambridge, the United Kingdom on 27-29 March 2018, p. 49. 9. Roy, B, Rahman MH (2017). The Importance of Improved Cooking Stove for Forest Conservation, Economic Benefits and Climate Change Mitigation A Bangladesh Case Study. Oral presented in the “INternational CongRess on Engineering and Sustainability in the XXI cEntury – INCREaSE 2017”, at University of Algarve, Portugal on held on 11-13 October 2017. 10. Rahman MH (2016). The Impact of Natural Disasters on Women: A Case Study from Southern Coastal Region of Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “National Conference on Applied Sociology: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice”, held on 30 April 2016, BRAC INN, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 11. Rahman MH, Miah MD (2015). Contextualizing Forest Governance for the REDD+ Implementation in Protected Areas of Bangladesh: A Multistakeholder Perception Analysis. Technical paper for the “XIV World Forestry Congress”, held on 7-11 September 2015, Durban, South Africa. 12. Roy B, Rahman MH (2015). Local Communities Views Towards Co-Management Sustainability in Protected Areas of Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “IX Young Researchers Meeting on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Systems” at University of Valladolid-INIA, CENEAM, Valsaín, Spain on 28-29 January 2015, p. 56. 13. Rahman MH, Alam K, Fardusi MJ, Roy B (2013). Community Based Adaptation to Climate Change through Agroforestry Practices by the Ethnic Communities in Lawachara National Park of Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “Annual Botanical Conference 2012”, at University of Chittagong, Bangladesh on 05 January, 2013, p. 47 (abstract no. 71). 14. Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ, Alam K (2013). A Case Study on Climate Change Perception and Adaptation Strategies through Indigenous Knowledge by the Ethnic Communities in Protected Areas’ of Northeastern Bangladesh. Oral presentation in the “International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE) 2013”, at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh from 11-13 January, 2013, pp. 1150-1155. 15. Fardusi MJ, Rahman MH, Roy B, Saha N (2013). Assessment of Organic Fertilizers Effects on Seed Germination, Establishment and Initial Growth Performances of Terminalia arjuna Roxb., an important medicinal plant species under Nursery Condition. Oral presentation in the “Annual Botanical Conference 2012”, at University of Chittagong, Bangladesh on 05 January, 2013, p. 47 (abstract no. 70). 16. Kamal MM, Roy B, Rahman MH, Fardusi MJ, Uddin MB, Uddin MJ, Siddikee AA (2013). Allometric Modeling for Estimating Above Ground Stem Biomass of Three Agroforestry Tree Species Under Different Land use Systems in Modhupur National Park. Oral presentation in the “Annual Botanical Conference 2012”, at University of Chittagong, Bangladesh on 05 January, 2013, p. 54 (abstract no. 84). ## Newsletters and Op-EDs 1. Preserving forests, promoting medicinal plants. The Financial Express, 21/03/2017. 2. How are indigenous forest-dependent communities in Bangladesh drawing on local knowledge to adapt to climate change? South Asia@LSE, 16/08/2016. 3. The impact of natural disasters on women: A case study from Bangladesh. South Asia@LSE, 19/02/2016. 4. COP21 and Bangladesh: Between Problems and Prospects. The Independent, 15/01/2016. 5. Champions of the Earth Award 2015: Who else if not Sheikh Hasina? The Independent, 10/10/2015. 6. Improving Livelihood Status through Collection and Management of Forest Resources. NON-WOOD NEWS 24(May): 46 (2012). 7. Potential and Emerging Economic Benefits of Mushroom Cultivation in the Northeastern Region of Bangladesh. NON-WOOD NEWS 23 (November): 36-37 (2011). |