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 (IDMVS)
✦ 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.