Professor & Chairman
Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq
Department of Geography & Environment
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biography
Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka. Prof. Haq achieved his Ph.D. in 2002 from Bangalore University, India with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship. He stood first in first class in both the B.Sc. (1992) and M.Sc. (1993) in Geography, University of Dhaka. The primary areas of his ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Geography | Bangalore University | India | 2002 |
| Masters | Geography | Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| Bachelor | Geography | Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 1992 |
| H.S.C | Science | Dhaka Board | Bangladesh | 1989 |
| S.S.C | Science | Dhaka Board | Bangladesh | 1987 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph. D Examiner | Jahangirnagar University | Department of Geography and Environment | Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 |
| Coordinator | Dhaka University | Department of Geography and Environment | Jul 2022 | Present |
| Ph.D Examiner | University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi, Bangladesh | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| Reviewer | Research and Innovation Centre for Science and Engineering (RISE) Internal Research Grant | Dhaka | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| Program co-coordinator | Dhaka University | Department of Geography and Environment | Jul 2018 | Dec 2022 |
| Ph.D Examiner | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka | Dhaka | Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 |
| Professor | Dhaka University | Dhaka | Feb 2015 | Present |
| Associate Professor | Dhaka University | Dhaka | Dec 2009 | Feb 2019 |
| Assistant Professor | Dhaka University | Dhaka | Jun 2005 | Dec 2009 |
| Lecturer | Dhaka University | Dhaka | May 2003 | Jun 2005 |
| Symposium Participant | Remote Sensing Applications for Natural Resources - Retrospective and Perspective", Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS). | India | ||
| Program Participant | "International Youth Work Camp" at Karwar in collaboration with International Cultural Youth Exchange, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, and Department of Kannada and Culture | India | ||
| Program Participant | "International Understanding through Educational and Cultural Exchanges" State Youth Centre, Karnataka, India. | India | ||
| Program Participant | "Remote Sensing Applications", Survey of India, Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) | India | ||
| Program Participant | "Digital Mapping and GIS", 2001, National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization, Government of India, Department of Science and Technology | India | ||
| Program Coordinator | Training for the GSB (Geological Survey of Bangladesh) Personnel “Surveying, Cartography, Maintenance of Lab Equipments, Museum and Library” | Dhaka | ||
| Program Coordinator | “Bangladesh at Present”, Bangladesh Television, Programs Nos. 1514 (9), 2025(5), 3344, and 3286. | Dhaka | ||
| Resource Personnel | Center for Post-graduate Studies, Training and Research, National University | Gazipur | ||
| Visiting Faculty | BRAC University | Dhaka | ||
| Adjunct Faculty | Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Geography and Environment | Environment and Climatic Change, Economic Geography, Cartography and GIS, World Regional Geography, Regional Planning and Development. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Assessment of Climate Change Induced Disaster Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategy in Coastal Region of Bangladesh | Professor Dr. Rejuan Hossain Bhuiyan | Professor Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Kazi Md. Barkat Ali | 2021 | |
| M.Phil | Causes and Consequences of Perennial Water Logging in the Life and Livelihood at Rajnagar Bankabarsi in Jashore District, Bangladesh | Professor Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Maharun Nesa | 2021 | ||
| Masters | Assessing Green City Index of Dhaka City: A Regional Analysis | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Farzana Akhter Mimi | Regional Planning | 2017 | |
| Masters | Regional Analysis on Thunderstorm Casualties over Bangladesh | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Mahbuba Akhter | Regional Planning | 2017 | |
| Masters | Spatial Morphology Evolution of Settlements in the Left Riverbank of the Turag, Bangladesh. | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Nazia Ferdous | Regional Planning | 2015 | |
| Masters | Clustering and Avoidance Pattern of Retail Outlets around Dhaka University | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Ankhi Moni Datta | Regional Planning | 2012 | |
| Masters | Location Analysis of Pharmaceutical and Leather Industries in Bangladesh | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Md. Mahmudul Hassan Rafi | Regional Planning | 2011 | |
| Masters | Regional Inequality in Distribution Pattern and Accessibility of Educational Institution in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Choudhury Touhida Anwer | Regional Planning | 2009 | |
| Masters | Distribution Pattern and Accessibility of CNG Station in Dhaka City Corporation | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Md. Shipon Ali | Regional Planning | 2009 | |
| Masters | Perceived Urban Settlement Risk and Preparedness to Earthquake Hazard in the Moderate Seismic Zone of Bangladesh | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Sabnam Sarmin Luna | Regional Planning | 2007 | |
| Masters | Landscape Differential and Changing Landuse of Dhaka- Application of GIS and Remote Sensing | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | K. H. Razimul Karim | Regional Planning | 2006 | |
| Masters | CarryingCapacity of Land and Man-Land Ratio in Mymensingh: A Geographical Analysis | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Marufa Jahan | Regional Planning | 2006 | |
| Masters | Regional Inequality of Development in Bangladesh | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Md. Abu Said | Regional Planning | 2006 | |
| Masters | A Spatial Analysis on Day Care Center in Dhaka City | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Reazul Karim | Regional Planning | 2005 | |
| Masters | Landscape Differentials of Dhaka District: A regional Analysis | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Farha Shorif Bithe | Regional Planning | 2005 | |
| Masters | Regional Inequality of Development in Bangladesh | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Mohammad Shibli Rahman | Regional Planning | 2004 | |
| Masters | Women Occupational Structure in Dhaka: A Regional Analysis | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Shahnaz Parvin | Regional Planning | 2004 | |
| Masters | Super-centers in Dhaka City: A Geographical Analysis | Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq | Abdullah Al Masud | Spatio-temporal Analysis | 2003 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography and Environment | Challenges of Resilience Building among the Farmers Displaced by Riverbank Erosion: A Case Study on Lower-Meghna River Floodplain, Bangladesh | Disaster Research Training and Management Centre,, University of Dhaka | 01-07-2025 | 30-06-2026 | |
| Geography and Environment | Development Induced Disaster Risks and Local People's Adaptation in the Downstream of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project | Disaster Research Training and Management Centre,, University of Dhaka | 01-07-2024 | 30-06-2025 | |
| Geography and Environment | Nexus among Anthropogenic Landuse Alteration, Urban Climatic Environment and Mental Health: A Spatiotemporal Study in the Barishal City | Disaster Research Training and Management Centre,, University of Dhaka | 01-07-2024 | 30-06-2025 | |
| Geography and Environment | Regional Concentration of Manufacturing Industries in Bangladesh: An Environmental Analysis | Ministry of Science and Technology | 01-07-2018 | 30-06-2019 | |
| Geography and Environment | Biogeographical Characteristics of Offshore Islands in Bangladesh-2nd Phase | Ministry of Science and Technology | 01-07-2015 | 30-06-2016 | |
| Geography and Environment | Biogeographical Characteristics of Offshore Islands in Bangladesh | Ministry of Science and Technology | 01-07-2014 | 30-06-2015 | |
| Geography and Environment | Determinants and Consequences of Arsenicosis Patient in Lakshmipur, Bangladesh: A Temporal Analysis | Ministry of Science and Technology | 01-07-2012 | 30-06-2013 | |
| Geography and Environment | Ecological Footprint of Dhaka Metropolitan City | UGC | 01-01-1970 |
Invited Talk
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| Book | |
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| 1 |
M. Shadidul Islam, Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Md. Humayun Kabir
Contemporary Disaster Issues in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: Disaster Research Training and Management Centre, 2025 .
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| 2 |
Nasreen Rafiq, Md. Shahidul Islam, Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, M. Maksudur Rahman and Md. Humayun Kabir
The Department of Geography and Environment of Dhaka University: History , Development and Nation Building.
Dhaka: Department of Geography and Environment, 2024 .
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| Book Section | |
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Md. Al-Amin, Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Shahrier Tabassum Jassi "Environmental Factors Influencing Urban Flash Flood in Eastern Surma Kushiyara Floodplain, Bangladesh."
Geoinformatics for Flood Risk Management. Brototi Biswas ,Bhagwan Ghute , Jayanta Das Taylor and Francis Group, 2025 .
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Kazi Md . Fazlul Haq, Zannatul Ferdous Tithi and Kazi Monir Mosharof "Dynamics of wholesale-Retail Activities and Transport System Along the Left Bank of the River Buriganga in Dhaka."
Contemporary Disaster Issues in Bangladesh. 2025 .
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Mushfika Hasan Stuti and Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq "Understanding Migration over Time: Historical Developments and Political Influences in Central Asia."
Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. AKM Ahsan Ullah Springer Nature, 2025 1-25 .
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Zannatul Ferdous Tithi and Kazi Md Fazlul Haq "Mapping Flood Susceptibility and Risk in the Ganges Tidal Floodplain Utilizing a Weighted Factor Analysis Model."
Flood Risk Management: Assessment and Strategy. Springer Dhaka: Springer, 2024 69-89 .
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Md. Sirajul Islam "Faculties, Scholars and Personalities of the Department of Geography and Environment."
The Department of Geography and environment of Dhaka University : History , Development and Nation Building. 2024 .
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| Journal Article | |
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, Md. Mahin Uddin, S M Sium and Zannatul Ferdous Tithi : “Nexus between anthropogenic land use change and land surface temperature in Barishal City Corporation, Bangladesh (1993–2023)”,
Sustainable Geosciences: People, Planet and Prosperity Elsevier , pp.16 , 2026
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Md. Tanhir Hossain and Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq : Flash flood risk delineation using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach in Sylhet Basin Region, Bangladesh,
Total Environment Advances (impact factor:7.96) , 2026
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S M Sium, Afrin Sharabony and Kazi Md Fazlul Haq : Quantitative Multiyear Assessment of Flood Impact on Land Use and Land Cover in Sylhet Region, Bangladesh: Insights from Sentinel Imageries,
Earth Interactions , vol.30 American meteorological society and American Association of Geographers , pp.1-13 , 2026
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Md Hossain, Kazi Haq and S M Sium : River process in active Ganges floodplain region using DSAS,
International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology , vol.20 , pp.468-490 , 2025
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S M Sium, Afrin Sharabony and Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq : Comparative Evaluation of Post-Monsoon Crossroads Air Quality Variations in Major Cities of the Greater Dhaka Region,
Journal of Environmental Impact and Management Policy , vol.04 , no.02 HM Publishers , pp.1-18 , 2024
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S M Sium, , Rezwan Ahmed and Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq : A GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS ON RIVER DYNAMICS IN UPPER ACTIVE BRAHMAPUTRA-JAMUNA FLOODPLAIN REGION, BANGLADESH,
International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research , vol.11 , no.02 International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research , pp.15–22 , 2023
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, Md. Abu Said and Sara Tasneem : Measuring Intensity of Disparity of Utility Infrastructure Development in Bangladesh,
Biojournal of Science and Technology , vol.4 , pp.1-8 , 2016
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq : Influence of Natural System and Development Features on Cyclone Aila`s Impact in the South-west Coastal Region of Bangladesh,
Society & Change , vol.9 , no.2 , pp.35-44 , 2015
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, Kazi Md. Barkat Ali and Sara Tasneem : Flood Adjustment Process - The Case Char Pathailkandi Village, Bangladesh,
The Chittagong University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.7 , no.1&2 , pp.35-44 , 2012
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. Rejuan Hossain Bhuiyan : Spatial Analysis of Underground Water Arsenic Contamination in South-east Region of Bangladesh: A Case Study,
Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association , vol.39 , no.1&2 , pp.31-45 , 2011
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Sabnam Sarmin Luna : Urban Settlement Risks in the Moderate Seismic Zone of Bangladesh,
Society & Change , vol.4 , no.4 , pp.30-40 , 2010
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Sabnam Sarmin Luna : Urban Settlement in Moderate Seismic Zone of Bangladesh and Preparedness of Its Inhabitants to Earthquake Hazard,
Journal of SUB , vol.2 , no.2 , pp.110-124 , 2010
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Md. Abu Said : Regional Disparity in Utility Infrastructure Development in Bangladesh,
Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association , vol.37 , no.1&2 , pp.21-30 , 2009
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, Md. Anisur Rahman Molla and A. K. M. Fazlul Haque : Measurement of Fluorine Concentration in the Soil of Different Areas of Savar and Its Effects on Environment,
BRAC University Journal , vol.IV , no.1 , pp.13-18 , 2007
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Sara Tasneem : Crop Combinations and Agricultural Efficacy of Tangail District, Bangladesh,
Journal of Center for Development Research , vol.3&4 , pp.65-75 , 2007
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Md. Abdullah Al Masud : Location and Distribution Pattern of Super-centers and their Sphere of Influence in Dhaka City,
Journal of Bangladesh National Geographical Association , vol.35 , no.1&2 , pp.117-125 , 2007
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, Md. Sofiullal and Abdullah Al Masud : Super-centers as a Retail Market in Dhaka City: Spatio-temporal Analysis,
Society and Change , vol.1 , no.4 , pp.37-51 , 2007
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, Md. Sofi Ullah and Md. Kamal Hossain : পটুয়াখালীর মির্জাগঞ্জের ঘূর্ণিঝড় সংঘটন ও ঘূর্ণিঝড় সিডর-এর ক্ষয়ক্ষতি-মূল্যায়ন (Occurrences of Cyclones and Loss Assessment of Cyclone ‘SIDR’ at Mirjaganj in Patuakhali District, Bangladesh),
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় পত্রিকা (Dhaka University Journal) , vol.88 , pp.65-78 , 2007
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq, Dr. Rejuan Hossain Bhuiyan and Maliha Mayeed : Brick Field Environment in the Periphery of Dhaka City,
Indian Journal of Regional Science , vol.XXXVIII , no.1 , pp.55-64 , 2006
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. Rejuan Hossain Bhuiyan : Delineation and Zonation of Flood Prone Area: A Case Study of Tangail District, Bangladesh”, Indian Journal of Regional Science,
Indian Journal of Regional Science , vol.XXXVI , no.1 , pp.20-30 , 2004
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. Rejuan Hossaib Bhuiyan : Health Situation of Residential Students of Dhaka University: A Health-environmental Study,
ভূগোল পত্রিকা (Journal of Geography) , no.23 , pp.169-185 , 2004
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Prfoessor Dr. Ziaush Shams M M Haq : Spatial Configuration of Environmental Degradation as Determinant of Fertility and Mortality in Dhaka City,
Oriental Geographer , vol.47 , no.2 , pp.13-28 , 2003
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. Rejuan Hossaib Bhuiyan : Measurement of Centrality and Hierarchy of Settlements in Tangail District, Bangladesh,
Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association , vol.31 , no.1&2 , pp.1-9 , 2003
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. A. K. Wodeyar : Human Response and Adaptation to Flood Hazards: A Case Study of Charpathailkandi Village, Bangladesh,
Indian Journal of Regional Science , vol.XXXIV , no.2 , pp.100-114 , 2002
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Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. A. K. Wodeyar : An Ecological Study of Mangrove Forests and Its Habitat in Bangladesh", Journal of Human Ecology,
Journal of Human Ecology , vol.13 , no.3 , pp.225-230 , 2002
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. A. K. Wodeyar : Farmers Behaviour and Adaptation to Flood Hazards: A Case Study of North Central Region of Bangladesh,
East West Geographer , vol.12 , no.1 , pp.3-13 , 2001
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. A.K. Wodeyar : Agriculture in Floodprone Areas: A Case Study of North Central Region of Bangladesh,
Indian Journal of Regional Science , vol.XXXIII , no.1 , pp.1-13 , 2001
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. A. K. Woderyar : Floods, Floodplain, and Agriculture in Bangladesh,
The Indian Geographical Journal , vol.75 , no.2 , pp.122-130 , 2000
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. A. K. Wodeyar : Forest Resources of Karnatka,
March of Karnataka , vol.38 , no.7 , pp.14-17 , 2000
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Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq and Dr. A.K.Wodeyar : An Integrated Approach to Development and Plan: A Study of Bangladesh,
Southern Economist , vol.38 , no.19 , pp.13-17 , 2000
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| Conference Proceedings | |
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S M Sium and Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq "Flash Flood Hazard Zonation and Risk Analysis in North-eastern Haor Region of Bangladesh."
OHOW 2023 – The 2nd International Symposium on One Health, One World
MDPI, 2023
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Doctoral Scholarship, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) | 1998 | India | Ph. D. Research Scholar, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India. |
| Local | Post Graduate Scholarship | 1993 | Bangladesh | Salimullah Muslim Hall, University of Dhaka, Dhaka. |
| Local | Prof. Nafiz Ahmed Memorial | 1993 | Bangladesh | Award for securing first in merit position in M.Sc. Geography, University of Dhaka. |
| Local | Under Graduate Scholarship | 1992 | Bangladesh | Salimullah Muslim Hall, University of Dhaka, Dhaka. |
Name & designation
Dr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Haq
Professor & Chairman
Department
Department of Geography & Environment Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Email
kazihaq.geoenv@du.ac.bd
Phone
880-2-9661900/7273