INSTITUTE OF WATER MODELLINGNewsletter No. 44 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 3N E W S L E T T E R
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P r o j e c t s P a g e
Members of Planning Commission, GOB visit IWM
Chairman, BADC and BIWTA visit IWM
Executive Director attends eWater's Source 2013 Conference in Australia
MOC between IWM and Alterra for joint collaboration in research, education and consultancy signed
Signing of contract agreement between IWM and VolumeZero Ltd for design and construction
supervision of IWM Headquarters building
Experts stress surface water use to save groundwater
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Hydraulic & Morphological Study for Design of Protective Works for Marine-Drive Road Project
Data Collection & Bathymetric Survey using ADCP for Regional Cooperation and Integration Project (RCIP)
Hydro-geological Investigations & Groundwater Modelling for the Northern Part of the Barapukuria
Coal Mine Basin Area
Assessment through Mathematical Models of Impact to Surface & Groundwater Resources due to
Climate Change for Pilot Areas in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh
Monitoring of Hydraulic & Morphological Conditions of the Jamuna River for Safety of River Training
Works of Bangabandhu Bridge for the Period 2013 to 2017
Mathematical Modeling Study of Proposed Railway Bridge on the Rupsha River in connection with
Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line Project
Climate Change Impact on Urban Drainage System and Adaptation Measures
Master Plan for Water Supply & Sewerage System of Dhaka
Water Availability, Demand and Adaptation Option Assessment of the Brahmaputra River Basin due
to Climate Change
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Hydraulic & Morphological Study for Design of Protective Works for Marine-Drive Road Project
Data Collection & Bathymetric Survey using ADCP for Regional Cooperation and
Integration Project (RCIP)
The Marine-drive road project connecting Cox's Bazaar with
Teknaf began in 1993-94; Phase-I of the road from Kalatoli to
Inani (24 km) was completed in 2008. In Phase-II, another 24 km
road extending Inani to Shilkhali is under construction from July
2008 and is scheduled to be completed by 2013. The project has
been taken to facilitate tourism, regional connectivity and
fishing activities. Since commencement of the project, few
locations of the Marine-drive road has been damaged from
wave action of sea as reported by the Bangladesh Army. The
Roads & Highways Department commissioned IWM along with
BUET, DHI and EML to carry out the study to find a cost effective
sustainable solution to the erosion problem.
The main objective of the study is to investigate coastal erosion
processes along the Marine-drive road, review existing
protective measures and devise immediate & long-term
mitigation measures.
Situation in specific locations are extremely severe and subjected to
severe shoreline erosion. Considering existing situation it is urgent
to devise immediate protective measures against shoreline erosion.
The Bangladesh Army successfully used geo-bags as immediate
measure to protect the marine drive road from erosion however, an
authentic design is needed to overcome the present situation.
A Joint Communiqué was signed in 2010 between the
Government of Bangladesh and India in connection with sub-
regional and Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) connectivity with
assistance from ADB. Under the project, the RCIP, Rail
Component, involves design of new or upgraded railway
crossings over number of major rivers. In this regards, hydro-
technical investigations are being undertaken to derive
hydraulic design parameters for rail bridge crossings of major
waterways, establishing river training works and bank
protection requirements.
To support the design works through field investigations,
CANARAIL Consultants Inc. of Canada requested Institute of
Water Modeling (IWM) to undertake and document river
bathymetry, bank line location & topography and flow
characteristics using RTK GPS. The survey was done in the
Modhumati, Arial Khan, Dhaleswari, Buriganga and Gumti River.
Under the program, IWM successfully completed field data
collection activities in August and September, 2013.
IWM carried out comprehensive survey viz. topography,
bathymetry, suspended sediment, bed sample, velocity
profiling & level measurements. IWM also deployed
Workhorse Sentinel ADCP in the sea, use of first ever such
equipment in Bangladesh to collect wave height
measurements.
IWM also carried out analysis on historical bank line changes
using satellite images of 1974, 1980, 1989, 2000 and 2012 to
indentify vulnerable locations and shifting characteristics of
shoreline in Phase-I & Phase-II of the project area.
Monitoring surveys at vulnerable locations were carried out 4
times in 2012 and 2 times in 2013 to analyze & assess
changes in near bank slope in vulnerable areas and erosion-
deposition pattern. Based on these monitoring data IWM
provided an immediate temporary protection design in
consultation with BUET for the vulnerable locations.
The modelling work is continuing in consultation with DHI
experts and selection of proper protective works and design
is being carried out by IWM and BUET in consultation with
experts from DHI and EML. All modelling work and design is
expected to be completed by December 2013.
ADCP observation using RTK-GPS in the Dhaleswari River
Installation of Workhorse Sentinel ADCP
Temporary Protective Works Along The Marine Drive Road
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Hydro-geological Investigations & Groundwater Modelling for the Northern Part
of the Barapukuria Coal Mine Basin Area
Assessment through Mathematical Models of Impact to Surface & Groundwater Resources
due to Climate Change for Pilot Areas in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh
The Barapukuria Coal Mine in Dinajpur district in North-West
Bangladesh is the only underground coal mine in
Bangladesh. The coal deposits is underlain by a thick water
bearing strata (Aquifer; Avg 107 m) . The coal reserve was
discovered by Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) in
1985. The U.K. based firm "MIS Wardell Armstrong" and
China based organization "China National Machinery Import
and Export Corporation (CMC) carried out some feasibility
study in Barapukuria area and confirmed about 390 MMT
reserve of coal in an area of 6.68 sq kms. The quality of
Barapukuria coal is also better compared to imported coals.
This gives Barapukuria coal competitive advantage over
imported coals. Barapukuria coal is also low in ash and
extremely low in Sulphur content which meets international
environmental standards. On completion of supplementary
geological survey and basic design of the mine by CMC and
approval by Petrobangla, physical works of the project
commenced on 1st June 1996.
The present underground mining area covers the central 3 sq
km out of 6.68 sq km reserve area. No coal extraction is
carried out from Northern 2.81 sq km (Reserve 135 MMT
Approx.) area where coal exists in relatively shallow depth.
Presently it was decided to conduct study for selecting
suitable methodology for extraction of coal in the Northern
part of existing mining area. To select suitable methodology
for mining in the said area, a detailed hydro-geological and
groundwater modelling study is being carried out by IWM
under an agreement with Barapukuria Coal Mining Company
Limited (BCMCL) since October 2012.
The main objective of the proposed study is to develop
preliminary mine water management plan to control
movement of surface as well as the groundwater on and off
site, over the production period of the mine life, if "open pit
mining" method is selected. The study also addresses suitable
strategy for mining in fulfilling following specific objectives:
" Surface and groundwater resources assessment in and
around the northern part of coal basin area.
" Assess dewatering requirements & regional impacts to
groundwater level due to dewatering.
" Define problems of irrigation, drinking and industrial water
supply due to mining & suggest remedial measures.
Find out possible remedial measures for groundwater
The study is one of the 3 packages of the BWDB project titled
"Establishment of Monitoring Network and Mathematical Model
Study to Assess Salinity Intrusion in Groundwater in the Coastal
Area of Bangladesh due to Climate Change" funded by the
Climate Change Trust Fund under the Ministry of Environment
and Forests.
The main objective of the study is to assess surface water
resources in significant rivers as well as upazila-wise groundwater
resources for 2 Pilot areas in the coastal region and observe
changes in future due to climate change. Both areas bear different
groundwater use pattern and hydrological characteristics.
Pilot area-1 (PA-1) is about 4867 sq km lying in 15 upazilas of
Southwest Region & Pilot area-2 (PA-2) is about 946 sq km
spreading over 8 upazilas of Eastern Hilly Region.
In order to achieve the study objectives, a modelling study
supported by comprehensive data collection program has
been carried out. Modelling softwares MIKE SHE and MIKE
11 were used to simulate water levels under present and
future hydrological conditions of 2030 and 2050 due to
climate change. Main activities of the field data collection
included water level and salinity observation at 13 locations,
discharge observation at 6 locations and seepage-percolation
sustainability of the area through different option studies.
" To understand and assess rain water drainage and flooding
situation in and around the proposed coal mine area under
different scenarios.
" Analyze quality of coal seam water and mine drainage water.
The study will help in better understanding of the surface and
ground water resources in the project area and their
interaction, dewatering requirements, probable impacts of
dewatering, identification of remedial measures and finally
assist BCMCL authority in deciding the method of coal mining
to be adopted in the area.
Base Map of the Study Area
Legend Base Map
Hydrogeological Study and Groundwater Modelling for Northern Part of Barapukuria Coal Basin Area
Figure : 1.1
Map Area
INDIA
Railway
National Road
Regional Road
River/Khal
Administrative Boundary
International Boundary
District Boundary
Thana Boundary
Union Boundary
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Bay of Bengal
Barapukuria ThermalPower Plant
Phulbari Coal Mine Area
Barapukuria Coal Mine Area
Dighipara Coal Mine Area
District HQ
Thana HQ
Teesta Canal
Proposed Teesta Canal
Barapukuria Coal Mine Area
Coal Reconized (Others)
Homestead
Model Area
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Monitoring of Hydraulic & Morphological Conditions of the Jamuna River for Safety
of River Training Works of Bangabandhu Bridge for the Period 2013 to 2017
Figure showing plan form of the Jamuna River
measurement at 23 locations in the 2 Pilot areas.
Assessment of consumptive water demand of water by
consuming sectors such as agriculture, domestic,
industrial, forest and fishery were also done.
Agricultural water demand is significantly higher
compared to other sectoral demands. Agricultural demand
in PA-1 increases from 1743 Mm3 under base condition to
1815 Mm3 and 1860 Mm3 in 2030 and 2050 respectively.
In PA-2 it increases from 304 Mm3 under base condition to
327 Mm3 and 319 Mm3 in 2030 and 2050 respectively.
Availability of surface water resources were assessed at
the upstream and downstream chainage of 4 major rivers,
and were found to have sufficient flows. Surface water
salinity remains below 1.0 ppt in 3 rivers namely Biskhali,
Bureswar and Tetulia. However at downstream of
Baleswar river, salinity becomes more than 1.0 ppt during
dry seasons and reaches to about 6.5 ppt maximum.
Under average hydrological conditions, potential
groundwater recharge in PA -1 varies from 183 mm to
291mm and in PA -2 it varies from 396 mm to 522 mm. In PA
-1, during dry season GW salinity remains below 1.0 ppt only
in a small part of Bamna, Amtali and Kalapara upazilas and in
rest of the area, salinity remains above 1.0 ppt. In the wet
season, the situation noticeably improves. In PA -2, in dry
season 1.0 ppt salinity range spreads over a larger area
extending from the sea side upto the eastern side of the pilot
area following a narrow strip along the middle part of the area.
Under climate change condition, no significant change in
maximum depth to GW table in the pre-monsoon season is
seen. On the other hand, there will be a noticeable increase
in post monsoon recharge under climate change condition
compared to the base case.
Sirajgonj Hard Point
Bangabandhu Bridge
West Guide Bund
Bhuapur Hard Point
East Guide Bund
Bangabandhu Bridge is a nationally important
structure in Bangladesh built on the mighty river
Jamuna. An average 13 kms section of the river
discharges 60,000 m3/s which is guided through a
4.8 kms section between 2 Guide Bunds of the
bridge; river responses due to the constriction
needs to be attended intelligently for safety of the
bridge.
The Jamuna is one of the world's great rivers,
ranking the top three in terms of both sediment
& water discharge. The figure on the right shows
constriction at the bridge location;
variable flow and sediment along with
upstream condition plays major role in
governing morphological processes that can
endanger stability of the Guide Bunds and
the bridge. In order to protect and face
adversities, every year before onset of the
monsoon, the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA)
adopts preparatory works to update its
monitoring plan with forecast on critical hydraulic
& morphological conditions in the vicinity of
bridge location and specifically for river training
works (RTW) under the framework of
preparedness program. The RTWs consists of two
Guide Bunds and Bhuapur Hard Point.
Map Showing : Location of the Pilot Areas
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Mathematical Modeling Study of Proposed Railway Bridge on the Rupsha River in
connection with Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line Project.
Development Design Consultants (DDC) Ltd. is providing technical
support to Bangladesh Railway (BR) for the project. Institute of
Water Modelling (IWM) has been engaged by DDC to carry out a
hydro-morphological study of the Rupsha River in connection with
the proposed construction work in the pre-construction phase.
IWM will investigate the suitability of the proposed bridge site,
predict anticipated scour at the bridge piers, hydraulic design
variables for the bridge and safety measures required in considering
erosion of the banks using mathematical modelling tools.
Forecast of morphological behaviour in the vicinity of
the bridge area that needs to be addressed includes
maximum flow thrust, bank erosion at the immediate
upstream & downstream of Guide Bunds, probable
scour and period of occurrence.
BBA awarded IWM with the monitoring project in July 2013
after IWM came out successful in a competitive
bidding for the project. The objective of monitoring is
to support BBA in devising its monitoring plan for
requisite preparedness before onset of monsoons, for
5 years, in safe operation and maintenance of
associated RTW of the bridge using state-of-the-art
mathematical modelling and survey technologies.
Approach of the study is to forecast probable hydro-
morphological situation of the Jamuna for
preparedness of safety of RTWs of the bridge, and
devise monitoring programs to make the
preparedness effective and timely. The entire gamut
of the study, as conceived, has been shown in the
flow diagram on the right.
Draft Final Report
Final Report
Pre-monsoon Bathymetry/
Bankline Survey
Updating of 2D Morphological
Model
Forecast and Formulate
Monitoring Programme
Forecast Report
Hydrometric Data Collection
during Monsoon
Evaluation of Forecast/ Validation
of the 2D Model
Annual Report
Simulation of 2D Model for Three Design
Year Flood Events
At the End of Five Years
The Southwest Region of Bangladesh is
criss-crossed by numerous rivers, which
ultimately fall into the Bay of Bengal. The
Khulna city, a divisional headquarter is on
right bank of the Rupsha River. Major
business of the region is centred on the city.
The downstream reach of Rupsha River is
named as the Pussur River on which
Bangladesh's second largest sea-port is
located at Mongla. Khulna city has road
communication network with Mongla port
though there is no railway tracks between
the two important cities. Importance of
Mongla port increases by each day as the
other sea port located at Chittagong has
become overloaded with increased
shipping activities of the country.
Mongla port has high potential in becoming
a regional port since Nepal and Bhutan
could easily use its facility rather than the
Haldia port at Calcutta, which they use
currently. For this purpose a railway
communication is essential between Khulna and Mongla
ports to facilitate and make the port more effective.
The Bangladesh Government has decided to link Khulna city
and Mongla port with rail tracks, which is to be
implemented in the next few years. Bangladesh Railway (BR)
took up a project to establish new railway tracks and also
renovate the existing rail tracks. Under the project, crossing
of the Rupsha River will be facilitated with a railway bridge
near the existing road bridge called Khan Jahan Ali Bridge.
Flow Diagram Showing Scheme of activities
Map Showing Location of proposed Railway Bridge
Sarappur
Location Map
LEGEND
District HQ
Union Boundary
National Highway
Road
River/Khal
Regional HighwayOtherRailway
Thana HQ
Modeling Study for theProposed RailwayBridge in connectionwith Khulna-MonglaPort Rail Line Project
Location Map
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BAGERHAT
Kara Para
Bemarta
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Baintala
RampalRajnagar
Passur River
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Sarappur
Magurkhali
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SobhanaAtlia
Kharnia
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Chifalmari
Chitalmari
Sahas
Bhandar P ara
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Proposed RupshaRailway Bridge
RupshaRoad Bridge
Dumuria
Consultation with Narayanganj City Corpn Town Planner on urban drainage adaptation options.
Climate Change Impact on Urban Drainage System and Adaptation Measures
It is now commonly accepted that climate change is
occurring. For Bangladesh, this means increased variability in
rainfall in terms of amount and also frequency (CCC 2006).
There is growing evidence that this is already happening with
extreme monsoon events (e.g. in Dhaka the heavy rainfall
events that occurred in 28th July 2009 and 14th September
2004), which never occurred since records began in 1957
(BWDB, Banani Station). Climate scientists also say that the
increased variability in rainfall also means longer drier spells
(no rainfall days) in between rain events. Again, there is
growing evidence that this is also happening.
Often it is heard that monsoon rainfalls does not occur like it
used to be earlier - 3 or 4 days of continuous rainfall. The
changing rainfall pattern creates challenges for drainage
engineers as the system was designed for a different pattern.
Performance of drainage system also depends on other
factors: solid waste management, sediments blocking drain
inlets, wastewater entering drainage pipes, unplanned &
uncontrolled urbanization filling up low lands and khals, etc.
For a city like Dhaka, the on-the-ground realities create more
of an impact than climate change, i.e. local effects can dominate
climate change impacts. Despite this notion, it is clear that
climate change is going to make existing bad situation worse.
IWM has shifted its focus from impacts to adaptation. Advanced mathematical tools, such as MIKE URBAN and MIKE FLOOD, are being tested on their effectiveness of such innovative ideas. IWM is presently looking at outside-the-box solutions, which involve multi-purpose or multi-functionality of infrastructure & land use in urban context; such as, lowering of the Dhopkhola Play ground to act as a "dry pond"
which can reduce urban flooding in Old Dhaka area.
Presently, important Master Plans for Dhaka are being prepared/ updated. IWM was involved in Wastewater Master Plan, which proposed disconnecting sewerage pipes from drainage system. Also Dhaka Detailed Area Plan (DAP) and Drainage Master Plan (DWASA) are currently being updated. Hence, there are clear opportunities to introduce systematic changes that can markedly improve urban drainage in Dhaka City. Similar opportunities also exist for other urban centres of
Bangladesh, e.g. Chittagong, Narayanganj, etc.
Expertise of IWM in the area of urban drainage design,
modelling & analyses is providing effective support to
practitioners (e.g. DWASA) and planners (e.g. NCC) to reduce
urban flooding problems. The solutions being proposed are
not only robust to the impacts of climate change but are also
cost effective, socially acceptable and environmentally friendly.
MIKE Urban Drainage Model of Goranchatbari System, north-west Dhaka.
IWM staff measuring sedimentation depth of box culvert in Old Dhaka.
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Water Availability, Demand and Adaptation Option Assessment
of the Brahmaputra River Basin due to Climate Change
The Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region is one of the
most dynamic and complex mountain systems in the
world. Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Program
(HICAP) is undertaken to build climate resilient
mountain communities in the HKH having special focus
on women. A contract agreement was signed between
ICIMOD and IWM to carry out a study on the
Brahmaputra river basin focusing the present availability
and demand of water in the basin along with adaptation
option assessment under future climate change.
The study has been accomplished based on secondary data
and information available in the public domain. Hydrological
models of the Brahmaputra basin have been developed using
MIKE BASIN software of DHI and SWAT. Water availability has
been determined using model results. At the same time,
the impact of future climate change on water resources in
the basin has been analyzed using hydrological model and
climate change predictions of 4 climate models with 2 RCPs.
The monthly average water availability varies ranging from
around 8350 Mm3 in dry months to around 119860 Mm3
in wet months. With years, the change of flow in the basin
increases and becomes more significant in pre-monsoon
months: April, May and June. In future 2020, the average
change of flow is likely to be increased by an amount of 1.8 %
in October and that is as high as 4.6 % in May. In future 2050,
the same ranges from 4.5 % in August to 12 % in May.
Master Plan for Water Supply & Sewerage System of Dhaka
Dhaka city's water supply source's pattern is conjunctive use
of groundwater & surface water. In order to decrease the
dependency on ground water Dhaka WASA is planning to
harness surface water from the Rivers Padma and Meghna. To
improve efficiency and minimize loss of water DWASA is
establishing District Metered Areas (DMA)'s. The
implementation of these major projects needs
comprehensive planning, proper coordination to ensure
integration.
The Water Supply Master Plan for Dhaka City has been
undertaken by DWASA to prepare a 50 year Master Plan, to
identify priority investment projects and to recommend an
appropriate institutional framework. As a part of the project
IWM has undertaken a comprehensive assessment of existing
situation, developed strategies with stakeholder consultation
and devised short-term, medium term and long term plan.
The final recommendation will include financial analysis of
the proposed developments, organizational structure, policy
and regulatory framework, water rates, operation and
maintenance and strategic environmental assessment.
In order to provide sufficient sanitation coverage in Dhaka
City, DWASA undertook the sewerage master plan project at
the same period. The plan had a design horizon up to year
2035. The design of infrastructure for priority investments
included rehabilitation of the trunk sewer, collection sewer in
Gulshan, Banani localities, 4 pump stations along the trunk
main and augmentation of Pagla STP. The priority investments
are earmarked for the first phase of the Master Plan (2013 -
2015). Together with Grontmij A/S of Denmark, IWM worked
towards a decentralized, equitable master plan. The master
plan introduced trickling filter technology of wastewater
treatment for its simplicity and low cost operation and
maintenance. Sewer model was developed the first time for
Dhaka City and IWM independently designed 120 km length of
sewer collection pipe network using SewerGEMS for different
localities of Dhaka.
Water Demand and Production Requirement for Dhaka City
Banasri Sewer Collection Network
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It is found that climate change
will not lead to any adverse
impact on the major water use
sectors: domestic, irrigation,
industry and livestock in the
Brahmaputra river basin for
satisfying the demand. No
adaptation measure could be
found to be essential in major
water use sectors against
climate change impact in the
Brahmaputra river basin.
However, the study reveals that
climate change impact in the
Brahmaputra basin may lead to
increase in monsoon flooding
which may necessitate
adaptation measures for
enhanced flood management
activities in the floodplains. The
model developed under the
study needs further updating
incorporating sufficient data
and information with special
attention in dry months. The
future upstream diversions in
China and India has not been
considered. If this happens then
the picture will change.
The Brahmaputra River Basin
30 30 60 90 120 1500
Map showing The Brahmaputra Basin
Legend
Basin Area
BANGLADESH
BHUTAN
CHINA
INDIA
International Boundary
River
Kilometers
NMYANMAR
41324 sq. km.
45114 sq. km.
196836 sq. km.
271280 sq. km.
Farakka Barrage
NEPAL
CHINA
BHUTAN INDIA
BANGLADESH
B a y o f B e n g a l
Monthly average and dependable flow volume in the Basin
Mon
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Mm
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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90% dependable
Average
Change of average flow due to Climate Change in future 2050
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CSIRO-Mk3-6-0_r3i1p1_rcp85
IPSL-CM5A-LR-r4i1p1_rcp45
CanESM2-r4i1p1_rcp85
GFDL-ESM2G-r1i1p1_rcp85
ipsl-cm5a-Ir-r4i1p1_rcp85
CCSM4-r5i1p1_rcp45
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Members of Planning Commission, GOB visit IWM
Chairman, BADC and BIWTA visit IWM
Prof. Dr. Shamsul Alam, Member, GED, Planning
Commission, Prof. Dr Muhammad Fazlul Bari, Member,
Physical Infrastructure Division, Planning Commission
accompanied by high officials from his Division and Prof.
Dr. Abdus Sattar Mandal, Member, Agriculture, Water
Resources and Rural Institutions accompanied by high
officials from his division visited IWM on 01 June, 08
June and 19 June 2013 respectively. Prof. Dr. M.
Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM welcomed
the respected guests. Prof. Hossain presented the
different achievements and activities as well as future
plans of the Institute during their visits. All the Division
Directors as well as senior professionals of the Institute
attended the program.
During the visit of Prof. Bari, a presentation on Hydro
Morphological Study of a Road Bridge Project was
presented by Mr. Mir Mostafa Kamal, Director, River
Engineering Division of IWM.
During the visit of Prof. Sattar Mandal, presentations
were made on Command area development of Teesta
Barrage Project by Dr. A.F.M. Afzal Hossain, Deputy
Executive Director (P&D), Capital Pilot Dredging by Mir
Mostafa Kamal, Director, REN Division and on Climate
Change Impact & Resilience measures in coastal area of
Bangladesh was presented by Mr. Zahirul Haque Khan,
Director, CPE Division.
All 3 Members of the Planning Commission took keen
interest on different models and projects which the
institute has developed. IWM's contribution to the
solution for various national water related problems
drew their special attention. They appreciated IWM for
its exposure in the international arena. At the end, IWM
crest was handed over to the guests by the Executive
Director.
Md. Jahir Uddin Ahmed, ndc, Chairman, Bangladesh
Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and Dr. Md.
Shamsuddoha Khondakar, Chairman, Bangladesh Inland Water
Transport Authority (BIWTA) accompanied by high officials from
his office visited IWM on 02 July and 04 July 2013 respectively.
Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM
welcomed the respected guests. Prof. Hossain presented the
different achievements and activities as well as future plans of
the Institute during their visits. All the Division Directors as well
as senior professionals of the Institute attended the programs.
During the visit of the Chairman, BADC a presentation on
Support of IWM in BADC Projects was presented by Dr. A.F.M.
Afzal Hossain, Deputy Executive Director (P&D) while Mr. Md.
Sohel Masud, Director, IRM presented on IRM activities.
Executive Director hands over IWM Crest to Professor Dr. Shamsul Alam Member, GED, Planning Commission.
Executive Director hands over IWM Crest to Prof. Dr Muhammad Fazlul Bari,Member ,Physical Infrastructure Division , Planning Commission.
Executive Director hands over IWM Crest to Prof. Dr. Abdus Sattar Mandal,Member, Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Institutions.
Executive Director, IWM hands over IWM Crest to
Md. Jahir Uddin Ahmed (ndc), Chairman, BADC.
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Executive Director attends eWater's Source 2013
Conference in Australia
MOC between IWM and Alterra for joint collaboration in research, education
and consultancy signed
Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM
visited Australia during 19-20 September 2013 to
attend the 'Source 2013 Conference' organized by
eWater Australia held at Gold Coast. The Executive
Director presented keynote paper at the conference
titled 'Challenges of IWRM in South Asia: Bangladesh'.
He also shared river basin management experience
with other Source users and international participants.
The Executive Director met relevant professionals of
eWater and other water organizations and explored
future business and research opportunities for IWM.
The visit enhances the cooperation between IWM and
eWater Australia and other organizations in Australia in
the field of water sector.
A Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for joint
collaboration in research, education and consultancy was
signed in June 2013 between Institute of Water Modelling
and ALTERRA as part of stitching DLO. The main objectives
of the MOC is to cooperate in further development of both
the institutions in the areas of faculty and staff exchange,
training, joint research and publications, provide
opportunity for increased cultural understanding,
strengthening IWM's manpower through training and
higher education. Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive
Director and Mr Abu Saleh Khan, Deputy Executive Director
(Opn) signed the MOC on behalf of IWM and Kees
Slingerland, Director and Eddy Moors, Head Climate
Change and Adaptive Land and Water Management signed
the contract on behalf of ALTERRA.
Executive Director, IWM (far left) with Prof. Gary Jones (2nd from left),EO eWater Australia, Prof. A.K. Gosain, Dept of Civil Engg., IIT, Delhi (3rd from left) and IWMI representative (far right).
Moors and Kees Slingerland signing the MoC in Wageningen, Netherlands
Executive Director, IWM hands over IWM Crest to
Dr. Md. Shamsuddoha Khondakar, Chairman, BIWTA.
During the visit of the Chairman, BIWTA a presentation on
'Planning and design of dredging for improvement of
navigation' was presented by Zahirul Haque Khan, Director,
CPE. Engineer Firoz Ahmed, Member (Engineering), BIWTA
also spoke on the occasion.
Both the Chairmen took keen interest on different models
and projects which IWM has developed. In future they
stressed that they may seek relevant technical support from
IWM. IWM's contribution to the solution for various national
water related problems drew their special attention. They
appreciated IWM for its exposure in the international arena.
At the end, IWM crests were handed over to the guests by
the Executive Director.
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A contract agreement was signed between Institute of Water
Modelling and VolumeZero Ltd. on 23 July 2013 at IWM for
the design and construction supervision work of IWM
Headquarters Building at Sector 15, Uttara Phase-III, Dhaka.
Prof. Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, Executive Director, IWM and
Mr. Md Foyez Ullah, Managing Director, VolumeZero Ltd
signed the contract agreement on behalf of their respective
organizations. The signing ceremony was also attended by Mr
Abu Saleh Khan, Deputy Executive Director (Opn), Dr A.F.M.
Afzal Hossain, Deputy Executive Director (P&D), Mr. Zahirul
Haque Khan, Director, CPE Division, Mr S.M. Shah-Newaz,
Director, FMG Division, Mr Amirul Islam, Director, SDT
Division Mr Md. Sohel Masud, Director, IRM Division, and Mr
Samiun Nabi, BD Specialist from IWM and Mr S. A.
Chowdhury (Sohel), Director and Mr Md. Monayem Hossain
(Shoeb), Senior Structural Engineer from VolumeZero Ltd.
Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and Institute of
Water Modelling (IWM) jointly organised a workshop, titled
'Establishment of Monitoring Network and Mathematical Model
Study to Assess Salinity Intrusion in Groundwater in Coastal Area
of Bangladesh due to Climate Change' at BIAM Auditorium, Dhaka
on 08 October 2013.
Water experts in the workshop stressed the need for using
surface water in agriculture to save groundwater as the
global climate change emerges as a threat to the country's
water sector in the coming days.
"About 80% of irrigation water presently comes from groundwater
sources. Although we've huge surface water, we hardly explore it,"
Director General of Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)
M Azizul Haque told at the workshop in the morning session.
He said arsenic contamination in aquifer is on the rise due to over
exploitation of groundwater, and if the present trend continues,
arsenic will enter the food chain, creating a new health hazard.
Senior Secretary of Ministry of Water Resources Shaikh Altaf Ali,
IWM Executive Director Prof Dr. M. Monowar Hossain, IWM Deputy
Executive Director Dr A.F.M. Azfal Hossain and BWDB Deputy
Director Dr Anwar Zahid, among others, spoke at the workshop.
Shaikh Altaf Ali stressed on access to safe drinking water to
be the first right of people and the study must be carried
out to identify how safe water is reserved in aquifer. "We
can't provide water to irrigation without preserving drinking
water for people…we may innovate drought-tolerant
varieties."
The country's coastal belt is 'the most vulnerable to climate
change', he said but the water resource is the most
vulnerable in this region.
"If we can't preserve minimum drinking water for those living
in coastal belt, millions of them will migrate to other places,
creating a new economic crisis. So, 'we can't destroy our
groundwater anyway'. Shaikh Altaf Ali said,
IWM Executive Director Prof Monowar Hossain said since
Bangladesh depends on the water of its trans-boundary
rivers, the country's southwestern region faces crisis each
year for lack of water.
Monitoring quality of groundwater is very complex; Prof
Monowar said, `IWM has made a model to assess the
groundwater quality'.
Signing of contract agreement between IWM and VolumeZero Ltd for design and
construction supervision of IWM Headquarters building
Experts stress surface water use to save groundwater
Exchange of contract agreement between IWM and VolumeZero Ltd.
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Shaikh Altaf Ali, Senior Secretary, MOWR addresses in the Workshop.
Participants giving opinion during the open discussion session.
Md. Mahbubur Rahman is an Associate ICT Specialist working in
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit of IWM
since May 2009. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from
Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Rajshahi in October 1997. Later
he completed M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering from
United International University (UIU) in 2008.
Prior to joining IWM Mr Mahbub worked as National IT Consultant
in Financial Management Reform Programme (FMRP) executed by
Ministry of Finance (MoF) and funded by DFID, UK and Royal
Netherland Embassy. As a Deputy General Manager (Projects) and Head of Software
Development of Bangladesh Internet Press Limited (BIPL). He also contributed in
appraising BIPL (by Software Engineering Institute, USA ) as the first CMMI Level-3
software company in Bangladesh. also has teaching and training experience in the field
of ICT and Web GIS application software development.
Mr Rahman is a member of Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh and also an active
member of Bangladesh Computer Society.
Md. Monirul Islam joined IWM as a Junior Specialist working in
Irrigation Management Division (IRM) since March 2011. He
graduated in Civil Engineering from Rajshahi University of
Engineering & Technology (RUET) in December 1998. He
completed M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering from Bangladesh
University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) in September
2011. Before joining IWM, Mr. Islam was involved in many
important water resources projects in other consulting firms.
Since joining IWM, he has been involved in a number of projects
including Water Supply, Drainage and Sanitation in 148 Pourashavas; Groundwater
Resources Study and IIS Development of 8 districts through Mathematical Model Study etc.
He specializes in groundwater modelling, irrigation management, salinity intrusion, GW-SW
interaction modelling with MIKE SHE, MIKE 11, MODFLOW and FEFLOW modelling tools.
He is proficient in the use of hydraulic, hydrological and GIS software. He received
specialized training on MODFLOW, FEFLOW and GIS at IWM.
Mr. Islam attended number of National & International Seminars and Conferences. He is
a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB).
Md Nazmul Azim Beg is a Junior Engineer working in Coast, Port and
Estuary Management (CPE) Division of IWM. He joined IWM in
October 2009. He graduated in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh
University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) in October 2009. He
completed M.Sc. in Hydroinformatics and Water Management with
Erasmus Mundus scholarship in September 2013. During Master's
program, he worked in the department of Port and Offshore
Technology at DHI, Denmark as an intern and completed his thesis in
a research project of DHI.
On joining IWM, he was involved in number of projects including Detailed Feasibility
Study for the Protection of Ramgati and Kamal Nagar Upazilla from the Erosion of
Meghna River; Water modelling study for assessment of sustainability of Halda River
spawning ground restoration; Updating of Hydrodynamic & Morphological Models to
Investigate Land Accretion & Erosion in the Estuary Development Program (EDP);
Dredging for Gorai river restoration project, Phase II; Survey of Ganges Barrage Project
etc. He specializes in 3D hydrodynamic modeling, salinity intrusion, coastal morphology,
polder level drainage modelling with MIKE 3, MIKE 21 and MIKE 11 modelling tools. He is
proficient in the use of a variety of hydraulic, hydrological and GIS software.
Mr. Beg received training in MIKE 21FM, Environmental Applications of Remote sensing
and Practical Field Surveying & Data Analysis at IWM. He also attended number of
national seminars and conferences.
Mir Mostafa Kamal
Md. Mobassarul Hasan
David Mohammed Khan
Md. Rezaul Hasan
Goutam Chandra Mridha
Dr. Asif Mohammed Zaman
Pankaj Kumar Maitra
Md. Tohidul Islam
Asaadul Kabir Chowdhury
Contributors
Co-Editor
Saad Siddiqui, PEng.
Compilation
Md. Ashraf Ali Khan
Editors
Abu Saleh Khan, PEng.
Dr. A.F.M. AFzal Hossain, PEng.
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