IWM

Academic Chronology

Ms. Ismat completed her graduation in Civil Engineering from BUET in 2003 and M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the same university in 2009. She also completed a six months Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management in Institute of Disaster Management And Vulnerability Studies under Dhaka University.

Professional Track Record

Ms. Ismat has over two decades of experience in the water resources sector, beginning her career with a foundational role as a temporary Assistant Engineer at Public Works Department (PWD) in February 2003, followed by a brief period at National Development Engineers Ltd. Since November 2003, she has been a key contributor at the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM), specializing.

Her expertise includes leading and contributing to a wide range of studies, including Feasibility and Pre-Feasibility Studies for comprehensive analysis for water supply and drainage projects in urban areas, Master Planning for Development of strategic master plans for water resource management, Water Quality Assessment with in-depth evaluation of water quality to identify issues and guide interventions, Climate Impact Analysis for assessing the effects of climate change on water resources, including the development of inundation maps for flooding.

Ms. Ismat is highly proficient in data processing and the development of both 1-D and 2-D models for various applications, including rainfall-runoff, hydrodynamic, drainage, water quality, and watershed basins and has successfully managed project supervision, report writing, and professional training for colleagues both in Bangladesh and abroad. Through these roles and successful completion of numerous projects, she has developed a robust and versatile skill set that has contributed significantly to major water management projects at home and abroad.

Training/Membership/Workshop/Seminar/Publication etc.

Ms. Ismat has participated in lot of trainings as resource person as well as trainee in Bangladesh & abroad. She has attended a number of National and International Seminars and Conferences in country and aboard and has some publications to his credit on mathematical modelling.

Membership: The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (MIEB, 25370)

Major Project Assignment

• River water quality monitoring (RiWaQ) and database management system establishment.
• Strengthening SMEs' Capacities to Combat Pollution.
• Coordination and Capacity Building Support to Institutions to ensure the quality of water in the Meghna River.
• Consulting Services for Environmental and Social Framework Compliance Study for Future Project (Rohingya Response).
• Restoration of Waterbodies for Sustainable Water Management in Dhaka Watershed.
• Master Plan on Meghna River Pollution Control, Navigability Increase and Ensuring River Bank Stability.
• Updation of Environmental & Social Impact Assessment and Preparing a Resettlement Action Plan of BSEZ (Japanese Economic Zone).
• Support to Implementation of Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 (SIBDP).
• Joint Cooperation Programme Bangladesh – The Netherlands: Urban Water Quality Management “Clean and Safe Water for Dhaka City”, Pillar I Work Package 3.
• Detail Study on Total Water Demand & Water Availability Assessment for Naf and Sabrang Tourism Park.
• Storm Water and Drainage System Analysis for Chinese Economic & Industrial Zone Project.
• Detail Study on Total Water Demand & Water Availability Assessment for Mirsarai Industrial City.
• Research Partnership for cities & climate change project.
• Technical Study of Flood Control and Drainage Development at Dhaka Circular Road (Dhaka Eastern Bypass) Project.
• Feasibility study for mitigation of drainage congestion and water logging in Sylhet metropolitan area including ESIA.
• Formulation of the Bangladesh Deltaplan 2100.
• Water resource study: Groundwater hydrology & Rainwater harvesting (Package:S7)
• Future assessment of water resource in Bangladesh.
• Study on water logging of greater Dhaka area in a changing climate: Potential damage and adaptation
• Collaboration research on flood resilience in urban area
• Mathematical Modelling for Safe Drinking Water Source Identification
• Strengthening the Resilience of Water Sector in Khulna to Climate Change, ADB TA 7197.
• Sylhet Barisal Water Supply, Sanitation and Drainage Project in Sylhet and Barisal.
• Water Resources Analysis in Khulna
• Mathematical Modelling & Topographic Survey for Integrated Water Resources Management of Chalan Beel Area Including Beel Halti Development Project.
• Industrial Environmental Compliance and Pollution Control in Greater Dhaka-Phase1.
• Feasibility Study on Alternative Location of the Intake of Sayedabad Water Treatment Plant (Mathematical Modelling Component).
• Data Collection for assessment of water quality in Lakhya River.