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Azaz’s works reveal close understanding of colonial models of resource governance in the
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which mapped and documented the city's neglected waterways, advocating for their revival as
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beautification paradigm of lake restoration, he is leading efforts to restore Dhaka’s Gulshan-
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community-engaged transformative initiative, Riverine Urbanism, Azaz documented the impacts
of industrial pollution on urban fishing communities, highlighted the socio-economic realities of
river-dependent marginalized urban communities in Turag catchment areas. Through this
socially-engaged research, Azaz advocated for fishing communities’ social inclusion, and
reimagined fisherfolk as urban river stewards struggling against displacement and degradation.
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Azaz played a key role in establishing grassroots networks and associations advocating for
conservation across the eastern Bengal Delta. He was a pioneer in setting up youth-led River
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Azaz’s expertise encompasses broader urban justice issues. Through the Just Urban platform,
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scholars, policymakers, and citizens to foster discussions and analyses on sustainable urban and
ecological futures in Bangladesh and surrounding regions. Under his leadership, River File, an
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rivers and illegal sand extraction, and significantly shifted the public discourse around national
water management. His writings and advocacy continue to critically influence policy debates in
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geopolitical analyst, Azaz is a key contributor for Strategic Perspective & Risk Intelligence
Group (SPRInG).
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well-regarded mentor among environmental and river activists. At RDRC, Azaz continued his
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global mainstream discourse.
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Azaz completed an MBA in International Business and a Master's in Development Studies. After
a decade of career as a university lecturer teaching economic policy, sustainable development,
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transformation and environmental issues in Bangladesh.
Azaz’s pathbreaking research has been instrumental in reshaping urban and regional water
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spearheaded groundbreaking research and advocacy projects focused on restoring urban water
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embedded in city planning.
Azaz’s works reveal close understanding of colonial models of resource governance in the
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the foundation for policy reforms. He led the Canals and Waterbodies of Dhaka City project,
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about the defensive and strategic role of rivers in Bangladesh’s National Liberation War 1971.
As part of an international consortium, Azaz co-conceived the ReWET Initiative, an urban
wetland restoration program that bridges ecological regeneration with social justice for climateimpacted
urban dwellers. Under this pioneering climate-just initiative that moves beyond
beautification paradigm of lake restoration, he is leading efforts to restore Dhaka’s Gulshan-
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model for participatory lake restoration in densely urbanized environments. In another
community-engaged transformative initiative, Riverine Urbanism, Azaz documented the impacts
of industrial pollution on urban fishing communities, highlighted the socio-economic realities of
river-dependent marginalized urban communities in Turag catchment areas. Through this
socially-engaged research, Azaz advocated for fishing communities’ social inclusion, and
reimagined fisherfolk as urban river stewards struggling against displacement and degradation.
He has formerly served as the director of Riverine People, a civic organization. During this time,
Azaz played a key role in establishing grassroots networks and associations advocating for
conservation across the eastern Bengal Delta. He was a pioneer in setting up youth-led River
Conservation Clubs (RCC) in universities. He is the co-founder and vice president of the GBM
Basin People’s Network, a network of local communities across the Ganges-Brahmaputra-
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Azaz’s expertise encompasses broader urban justice issues. Through the Just Urban platform,
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scholars, policymakers, and citizens to foster discussions and analyses on sustainable urban and
ecological futures in Bangladesh and surrounding regions. Under his leadership, River File, an
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rivers and illegal sand extraction, and significantly shifted the public discourse around national
water management. His writings and advocacy continue to critically influence policy debates in
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Azaz’s leadership in capacity building, training, and strategic thinking has positioned him as
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বিস্তারিত
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বিস্তারিত
প্রশাসক
অভ্যন্তরীণ ই-সেবা
কেন্দ্রীয় ই-সেবা
সামাজিক যোগাযোগ
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