Special Conference on Urbanization, Traffic Jam, and Environment Date: January 8, 2011 Venue: Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) 4 Mirpur Road, Sobhanbag, Dhaka Organized by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) In association with major universities and other pro-environment organizations of Bangladesh Program summary Program (draft) 9:00-10:30 am: Concurrent expert sessions (A1-A6) 10:30-11:00 am: Tea Break 11:00-12:00 noon: Inaugural Session 12:00-1:30 pm: Plenary Session-I 1:30-2:30 pm: Lunch 2:30-4:00 pm: Concurrent expert and general sessions (B1-B5) and (G1-G3) 4:00-5:30 pm: Plenary Session-II 5:30-6:00 pm: Tea Break 6:00-6:30 pm: Strategy session 6:30-7:30 pm: Concluding session Detailed Program 9:00-10:30 am Concurrent expert sessions (A1-A6) Session A1 (Room 1) 9:00-10:30 am Topic: Urban Traffic Problems Chair: Prof. Dr. Feroze Ahmed Organizer: Abu Mokeram Khondaker M. M. Morshed, M. A. Talukdar and M. M. Islam Traffic jam and planning process for Dhaka city: A trans-disciplinary approach Tanvir Hossain, Mahbubur Rahman, Razu Ahmmed and Md. Kamruzzaman Mamun Interaction between the motorist and pedestrian at selected un-signalized crossings in Bangladesh: A Case Study Abdullah All Rafee and Mahfuzur Rahman 1
Access management of arterial roads in Khulna city Md. Salequzzaman, S.M. Tariqul Islam, Md. Sahin Iqbal, ASM Atikur Rahman Sayed, Md. Shajahan Nannu, Md. Noor Jalal, Md. Shariful Alam, Mostafa Shiddiquzzaman and Mohidul Hoque Khan Urbanization and traffic jam issues in Jessore and its surroundings Sudhirendar Sharma Urban traffic: nightmare on the road Session A2 (Room 2), 9:00-10:30 am Topic: Air Pollution Chair: Prof. Kazi Saleh Ahmed, BAPA Organizer: M. Sirajul Islam Mollah Golam Kabir Air Pollution in Dhaka Md. Rakibul Islam Roni, Mustafa Kamal and Hena Baroi Impact of industrial air pollution on human health: A comparative study in residential areas M. A. I. Chowdhury, B. K. Banik, R. Alam, M. J. Hossain, and M.B. Haque Seasonal fluctuations on NO2 concentration at different intersection of Sylhet city Riazuddin Kawsar Effect of planning features on pollutant concentration in Dhaka city Session A3 (Room 3), 9:00-10:30 am Topic: Industrialization, drainage, waste management, and pollution Chair: VC, One Private University Organizer: Hafizur Rahman Moina Shahjahan Ahmed and Mohd. Shamsul Alam Rainfall in Chittagong city and aspects of drainage congestion problem: A historical perspective Shamima Aktar and Md. Ashikuzzaman Effects of urbanization on urban water bodies in Khulna City Corporation area M. A. Islam, Q. H. Bari, K. M. Hassan, and M. M. Rahman Effect of unplanned industrialization on urban environment: A case study in Natore 2
Raihana Pervin and Sheikh Ashraf Uz Zaman Household waste management in Dhaka city for better environment Session A4 (Room 4), 9:00-10:30 am Topic: Housing policies and planning Chair: Dr. Harunur Rashid, NSU Organizer: Hasan Yousuf Khan, Bapa S.M. Shah Mahmood Execution and violation of setback rule in eastern fringe areas of Dhaka city Jubaida Gulshan Ara, Mohammed Moniruzzaman Miah Policy of housing for slum dwellers Sardar Masud Karim Planning for Sydney: Performance, lessons learned, and future Tania Taher Lata, Tabassum Zarin and Khandaker Ashifuzzaman Hidden possibilities of FAR in the context of Dhaka s residential areas Session A5 (Room 5), 9:00-10:30 am Topic: Fire Hazard Chair: Brig. Abu Nayeem Ahmed, DG, Fire services & Civil defense Organizer: Mazharul Islam (NU) Saima Rahman and Md. Kamrul Hasan Increasing menace of fire hazard as a consequence of unplanned urbanization Annesha Das Hasi, Bushra Islam, Afrin Hossain and Momenun Nessa Preparedness for urban fire hazards Sanjib Barua, Mizanur Rahman, Mania Tahsina Taher Urban fire safety issues in slum areas: Dhaka episode 3
Session A6 (Room 6), 9:00 10:30 am Topic: Health effects of urbanization Chair: Shishir Kumar Majumder, Department of Community Medicine, National Medical College, Dhaka Organizer: Afsana Karim (BAPA) and Ziauddin Ahmed (BEN) Introduction on BAPA EHP (Environment Health Program) by Dr. S. K. Roy (ICDDRB), Convener of BAPA EHP Introduction of BEN Health Panel by Ziauddin Ahmed, Chair of BEN Health Panel Ziauddin Ahmed (Drexel University, USA) Health hazard of inappropriate waste disposal Meerjady Sabrina Flora (NIPSOM) Urban Health Challenges in Bangladesh: Perspective Environment Arifur Rahman (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) Effects of traffic accidents in the society Jahanara Begum (Nowzuwan) Disabilties Transportation in Bangladesh M. H. Faruqee (State University of Bangladesh) Urban Health in the new National Health Policy Comments from the audience Closing Remarks by the Chair 10:30 11:00: Tea Break 11:00-12:00: Inaugural Session (Auditorium) Chair: Prof. Muzaffer Ahmad, President BAPA Chief guest: Advocate Abdul Mannan Khan, State Minister, Housing & Public Works Ministry Special guest: Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, Former Professor, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) Welcome Address: Architect Iqbal Habib, Member Secretary, Conference Organizing Committee (COC) Speakers: Dr. Nazrul Islam, Global Coordinator, BEN and Vice President, BAPA Prof. Dr. Ainun Nishat, Vice Chancellor, BRAC University Prof. Dr. Shariff Enamul Kabir, Vice Chancellor,, Jahangirnagar University 4
Thanks Giving: Dr. Mohd. Abdul Matin, General Secretary, BAPA 12:00 noon 1:30 pm: Plenary Session I Topic: Sustainable urbanization in Bangladesh Chair: ASM Shahjahan, BAPA Dr. ATM Nurul Amin, NSU Organizer: Sharif Jamil Initial presentation by Dr. Nazrul Islam (BEN) & Architect Iqbal Habib (BAPA) Discussants (TBC): Sarwar Jahan (Bangladesh Institute of Planners) Saber Hossain Chowdhury, MP (Awami League) Moyeen Khan (Bangladesh Nationalist Party, BNP) Rashed Khan Menon, MP (Workers Party) Roksana Hafiz (BIP) Others 1:30-2:30 pm: Lunch 2:30-4:00 pm: Concurrent expert sessions (B1-B5) and general sessions (G1-G3) Session B1 (Room 1), 2:30-4:00 pm Topic: Governance, infrastructure, planning, economic and management aspects Chair: Dr. Sarwer Jahan, BIP Organizer: Mihir Bishwas Salim Rashid Output loss due to congestion: Theoretical considerations Mahmud Farooque From reactive governance to anticipatory governance: Engaging experts and citizens Ferdouse Oneza Growth management and environmental protection, Shahed Khan, Mohammad Shahidul Hasan Swapan Technological innovation in urban planning of Bangladesh: Speeding up planning administration or enhanced community engagement? 5
Session B2 (Room 2), 2:30-4:00 pm Topic: Climate change, flooding, rural to urban migration Chair: Dr. Saleemul Huq Organizer: Zakir Hussain Mohammad Zaman Climate Change Impacts and Urban Migration: Confronting the Looming Crisis, Saleh Ahmed Climate Induced Migration and the Human Impacts on Megacity Dhaka: A Scenario Analysis Albelee Haque, Farhana Sharmin, Xin Yuan, Shiba Kar Climate change trend and health impact: The moral challenges of climate change Manoranjan Pegu Urbanization and rural-urban migration in Bangladesh: A macro review Session B3 (Room 3), 2:30-4:00 pm Topic: Urbanization and quality of life Chair: Syeda Rizwana Hasan, BELA Organizer: Abu Mokarem Khondaker Sharif Shams Imon and Mahbubur Rahman Can Historic Waterfront Conservation Help Improve the Quality of Life in Old Dhaka? Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, K. M. Nazmul Islam, K. Maudood Elahi and Jussi Dayna Biswas Evaluation of traffic noise pollution and exposed individuals perception of Dhaka city Qazi Azizul Mowla Integrating heritage artifacts into the urban fabric of Dhaka Tanima Tabassum and Samia Sharmin The impact of shrinkage of green space on Dhaka city s local thermal environment Session B4 (Room 4), 2:30-4:00 pm Topic: Other issues of urbanization 6
Chair: Organizer: Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, CPD Md. Tofazzal Ali Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, K. M. Nazmul Islam and Md. Abu Taiyeb Chowdhury Environmental impacts of commercial land-use in residential areas: A comparative study Mohammod Irfan, Mohammod Infrastructure 2030 The Big Push ahead for Bangladesh, Shaila Jamal, Sonia Rahman, Ishrat Islam, and Md. Musleh Uddin Hasan Coping mechanism for utility crises in middle income areas of Dhaka Tanveer Islam Urbanization and planning in Dhaka--crisis and possibilities (in Bangla), Session G1 (Room 5), 2:30-4:00 pm Topic: Issues of urbanization outside Dhaka city Chair: Abdullah Abu Sayeed Badiul Alam Majumder Organizer: Zakir Hussain Initial presentation by Mohidul Hoque Khan (BAPA) Discussants (TBC): Shawkat Ali Hiron ( Meyor, Barishal) Mujahidul islam Selim (Bangladesh Communist party) Architect Zarina Hussain (FPC) Adv. Abu Zahir, MP (Hobiganj) Nazrul Islam Monju, MP (Workers Party) Session G2 (Room 6), 2:30-4:00 pm Topic: Traffic issues & Transport Policy Chair: Khondaker Bazlul Hoque Khalequzzaman (BEN) Organizer: Mihir Biswas Discussants (TBC): Adv. Tarana Halim Ikram Ahmed (FOURA) ( BRTC) (DTCB) (Traffic) 7
(DCC) Planner Musleh Uddin Sir Dr. Nurun Nabi Plenary Session II: 4:00-5:30 pm Topic: Urbanization issues of Bangladesh Chair: Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud Organizer: Salma A. Shafi M. Khalequzzaman A critique of the Feasibility study of Dhaka Integrated Flood Control Embankment cum Eastern Bypass Road Multipurpose project Salim Rashid Compact Townships as a component of sustainable urbanization in Bangladesh Waziuddin Saud Chowdhury Density, chaos and sustainability in Dhaka Mahbubur Rahman Building Construction Rules--Search for an accountable, sustainable and participatory environment 5:30 6:00 pm: Tea Break 6:00-7:00 pm: Concluding Session (Auditorium) Chair: Prof. Nazrul Islam, Vice President, BAPA Chief guest: Dr. Hasan Mahmud, State Minister, Ministry of Environment and Forest Presentation of the draft resulation: Dr. Nazrul Islam, BEN Vote of Thanks: Architect Iqbal Habib, Member Secretary, COC 8