Social Lab

A collaborative space where research meets reality, driving sustainable change through community-based action and storytelling.

Practice

Field Practice

Bridging theory and practice through immersive community engagement and hands-on development experience.

2 projects

Field Project

Community Mangrove Restoration

Satkhira, Coastal BangladeshMarch 202420 Students, 50 Community Members

A community-led initiative to restore mangrove forests for coastal protection and biodiversity enhancement. Students worked alongside local communities to plant over 5,000 saplings.

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Key Outcomes

Successful planting of 5,000 mangrove saplings
Established community monitoring committee

Field Project

Urban Waste Management Study

Dhaka North City CorporationJanuary 202415 Students, DNCC Officials

Participatory research on household waste segregation and composting practices in urban neighborhoods. The findings informed local policy recommendations for circular economy integration.

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Key Outcomes

Comprehensive waste flow analysis report
Pilot composting program design

Narratives

Stories from the Field

Personal narratives and deep dives into the lives and landscapes shaped by our development initiatives.

2 stories

Voices from the Coast: Adaptation in Action

Climate Adaptation

Prof. Hamidul HuqFeb 15, 2024

Voices from the Coast: Adaptation in Action

Exploring how coastal communities are leading the way in climate adaptation through indigenous knowledge and collective action.

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Sustaining the Delta: A Multi-generational Journey

Delta Management

Dr. Shahrina AkhtarJan 10, 2024

Sustaining the Delta: A Multi-generational Journey

A story of resilience and traditional water management practices in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta regions.

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