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A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque

A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Rajshahi. He did his PhD at the Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi where he examined the policies, practices, and challenges of environmental governance of Bangladesh. Haque is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Victoria, Canada. He also attended a PhD Internship Program at the Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) of the University of Victoria, Canada. His areas of specialization are environmental governance, climate change, sustainable development, and local governance. His key contributions focus on evaluating local government's environmental governance. Haque's dedication to advancing knowledge extends to editorial roles, where he currently serves as the editor of several scientific books published by IGI Global International and CRC Press, Taylor, and Francis Group. Dr. Haque has already carried out a number of research projects funded by different national and international organizations. Dr. Haque published more than 60 scientific papers in various national and international journals. He frequently contributes columns to national dailies in both Bengali and English. He supervised/is supervising the research of thirteen students, including three PhD fellows (already awarded their PhD). He has delivered numerous lectures mainly on environmental governance and sustainable development in about 20 conferences and seminars held at various universities domestically and overseas.

Publications

Intersecting Environmental Governance With Technological Advancements
Intersecting Environmental Governance With Technological Advancements
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, S.M. Akram Ullah. © 2025. 644 pages.
In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, where environmental issues are more pressing than ever, the relationship between technology and environmental governance is...
Sustainable Water and Sanitation Management: An Analysis of City Corporations' Challenges
Sustainable Water and Sanitation Management: An Analysis of City Corporations' Challenges
Imran Hossain, Asfaq Salehin, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, Abdur Rahman Mia. © 2025. 30 pages.
This chapter investigates the challenges faced by Rajshahi and Gazipur City Corporations, Bangladesh, in ensuring sustainable water and sanitation practices. A qualitative method...
Local Government Challenges in Implementing the 3R Strategy for Sustainable Waste Management
Local Government Challenges in Implementing the 3R Strategy for Sustainable Waste Management
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, S.M. Akram Ullah, Abdul Kadir, Kabir Hossain. © 2025. 26 pages.
This research delves into the multifaceted landscape of sustainable waste management in the context of Barisal City Corporation, emphasizing the challenges of implementing the 3R...
Addressing Environmental Challenges With AI, Robotics, and Augmented Reality
Addressing Environmental Challenges With AI, Robotics, and Augmented Reality
Mourade Azrour, Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque. © 2025. 442 pages.
Addressing environmental challenges requires innovative, interdisciplinary solutions using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and augmented reality (AR)....
IoT and Smart City Solutions for Sustainable Waste Management: Empowering Green Governance Through Technology in Urban Bangladesh
IoT and Smart City Solutions for Sustainable Waste Management: Empowering Green Governance Through Technology in Urban Bangladesh
Imran Hossain, A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque, Moinuddin Zahangir, Babasaheb Jadhav. © 2025. 22 pages.
The rapid urbanization in Bangladesh has led to significant challenges in solid waste management, with traditional systems struggling to meet the growing demands of urban...