Dissertations/Theses: Recent submissions

  • Applications of palmer method in analyzing drought in northwest region of Bangladesh 
    Datta, Arpana Rani (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 2005-06)
    In the present study, an attempt has been made for applying the Palmcr mcthod in drought analysis in the Northwest (NW) region of Bangladesh. Palmer Drought Severity Index CPOSI) actually uses a supply and dcmand model ...
  • Study of selected BWDB small scale projects 
    Matiur Rahman, Md. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1990-08)
    To get an immediate impact on the food-grain self-sufficiency, the Government of Bangladesh took initiative in implementing Small Scale Water development projects to get quick benefit at least cost. This strategy helped ...
  • Hydrological design aspects of small scale drainage project in Bangladesh 
    Adhikary, Amal Chandra (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1990-11)
    The procedures and assumptions used for hydrological design for small scale project in Bangladesh by differenrt agencies have been reviewed. The design discharge calculation for a selected project have been studied by three ...
  • Investigation of pesticide transport in soil and groundwater 
    Anika Yunus (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 2004-09)
    Agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides are indispensable in modem agriculture. Pesticides are highly beneficial to the crops being grown, but only as long as they remain in the root zone of the soil. If a portion of ...
  • Study on failure of flood control embankments in Bangladesh 
    Amanullah (Department to Water Resources Engineering, 1989-11)
    In Bangladesh, the main efforts in flood control has been through construction of embankments and polders. However frequent failure of embankments have resulted in doubts as to usefulness of embankments as an effective ...
  • Effect of size and unit weight of materials in bank protection 
    Ain-un-Nishat (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1975-01)
    A study to determine the suitability of a lighter material, such as 'burnt clay lump' which is can be made available localy, to replace stone in bank protection work was taken up. The effect of size and unit weight of ...
  • Development of design criteria of the water regulatory for floodplain fisheries management in Jamalpur area 
    Ahmadul Hassan (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 2002-03)
    The importance of fresh water fish in our socio-economic regime has recently drawn the attention of the policy makers of the country. Resource planners and managers have to adapt a framework for action with due consideration ...
  • Effect of upstream withdrawal on river wetland connectivity in Surma-Kushiyara basin 
    Abul Basar Mohammad Baki (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 2007-03)
    This research was undertaken to investigate the probable impact of upstream storage and diversion works on Barak river by India on a selected wetland area in the Surma and Kushiyara basin. Three scenarios of flow regulation ...
  • Effect of supplementary irrigation on the yield of HYV rice Dacca area 
    Abul Fazal Md. Saleh (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1981-04)
    Although Aus and Aman rice cover 89% of the total cropped ar'ea and yield 83.7% of the total rice output, these two crops are still grown under 'providence' methods ~ that is, by impounding rainfall inside the cropped area ...
  • Impacts of the Kawraid river rubber dam project on agricultural performance and poverty 
    Abu Jafar Md. Saleh (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 2008-05)
    The Kawraid River Rubber Dam Project (KRRDP) of Gazipur District was commissioned by the Local Government Engineering Department in 2000-0 I and has been in operation since 2002-03 Boro season. The project has the total ...
  • Morphological changes due to construction of a barrage on the Teesta river 
    Abu Saleh Khan (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 2001-01)
    The Teesta Barrage having a length of 615.0 meters have started operation from August 1990. This study has been conducted to investigate the impact of the Teesta Barrage on the morphology of the Teesta River. Assessment ...
  • Study on the performance of geobags as an alternative approach to river bank and bed protection 
    Tanvir Hossain Bhuiyan, A. M. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 2009-07)
    In order to prevent or minimize the loss of valuable land, several stretches of the river banks might need suitable protection against erosion. So the design of protection structures requires suitable methods and materials ...
  • Determination of deep tubewell spacing using aquifer characteristics an irrigation requirement 
    A.K.M. Jahir Uddin Chowdhury (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1977-08)
    Relationship between deep tube well spacing in square grid tube well layout ?nd aquifer characteristics has been studied using unsteady ground water flow equations. Both constant discharge and variable discharge conditions ...
  • Study on the geometric aspects of the Arial Khan River 
    Ashrafuzzaman, A.K.M. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1992-08)
    A study was carried out to investigate the geometric aspects of the Arial Khan for a reach length of about 200 km from its offtake. The study includes analysis of cross-sectional geometry, development of non-dimensiona ...
  • Scale model study on head discharge relationship for regulator with flap gate 
    Nazrul Islam Howlader, A.K.M. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1998-12)
    There are about twenty drainage regulators having 2 to 21 vents exist III Khulna-Jessore Drainage Rehabilitation Project. These were constructed mainly using the developed head discharge relation obtained from desk study. ...
  • Statistical investigation of groundwater quality variables in north-western zone of Bangladesh 
    Faisal Anwar, AHM (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1995-10)
    Increased and prolonged use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture causes runoffs and percolation that enter water courses and underground aquifers. These are likely to have adverse effect on aquatic lives, ...
  • Review of planning approach for rehabilitation of water development projects in Bangladesh 
    Mohammad Ali, A.Q. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1993-07)
    Over last 30 years about 440 small, medium and large water development projects have been implemented in Bangladesh. According to a recent survey about 200 of them need rehabilitation for not serving the purpose for which ...
  • Statistical simulation of cyclonic storm surges in the coastal region of Bangladesh 
    Tareque, A.K.M. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1992-07)
    Very limited data on cyclonic storm surge heights from coastal areas of Bangladesh does not permit estimation of design surge heights by making frequency analysis of observed data. In this study, design surge heights of ...
  • Climatic drought characteristics of north west region of Bangladesh 
    Shamsul Alam, A.K.M. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1994-06)
    This study deals with statistical characteristics of climatic drought which is defined as the difference between potential evapotranspiration and rainfall. Droughts have been a matter of serious concern to man since ...
  • Rainfall estimation over Bangladesh using satellite data 
    Saiful Islam, A.K.M. (Department of Water Resources Engineering, 1999-12)
    An attempt has been made to estimate rainfall in Bangladesh from GMS-5 data using Convective Stratiform Technique (CST) and these estimated rainfall was calibrated with the raingauge rainfall for all the Bangladesh ...

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