Currently Ongoing
Active Research Projects
These projects are currently active — in the field, in the lab, or in analysis phase. DSD researchers are collaborating with university partners and international institutions on these studies.
● ACTIVE
🌊 Coastal & Marine Science
Microplastic Distribution in the Bay of Bengal Coastal Zone
Assessment of microplastic abundance, polymer types, and spatial distribution across selected coastal sites in the Bay of Bengal — integrating laboratory FTIR analysis with GIS-based spatial mapping.
● ACTIVE
💧 Water Quality Research
Water Quality Assessment of the Shitalakshya River Basin
Comprehensive physicochemical, biological, and heavy metal analysis of the Shitalakshya River — examining seasonal variation, pollution sources, and ecological health using multi-parameter field and laboratory methods.
● ACTIVE
🗺️ GIS & Remote Sensing
Land Use Change Detection in Coastal Bangladesh (2000–2024)
Multi-temporal GIS analysis of land use and land cover change across the coastal belt of Bangladesh using Landsat and Sentinel-2 imagery — quantifying mangrove loss, agricultural expansion, and urban growth patterns.
● ACTIVE
🐠 Marine Biology
Phytoplankton & Zooplankton Community Structure in Estuarine Zones
Seasonal study of plankton community composition, abundance, and diversity in selected estuarine zones — investigating relationships with water quality parameters and climate variability.
● ACTIVE
🤖 AI & Environmental Data
Machine Learning for Coastal Flood Vulnerability Prediction
Development and validation of ML models to predict coastal flood vulnerability using socioeconomic, topographic, and climatic variables — targeting high-risk communities in southern Bangladesh.
● ACTIVE
🌾 Agricultural & Soil Science
Heavy Metal Contamination in Agricultural Soils Near Industrial Zones
Soil sampling and chemical analysis to assess heavy metal concentrations (Pb, Cd, As, Cr) in agricultural areas adjacent to industrial belts in Dhaka and Chittagong — evaluating food safety implications.
Successfully Delivered
Completed Research Projects
A selection of our completed research projects — each contributing to published findings, policy recommendations, or academic theses at partner universities.
✓ COMPLETED
🧪 Environmental Chemistry
Microplastic Analysis in Coastal Sediments — Chittagong
Full characterisation of microplastic contamination in intertidal sediments at 12 sites along the Chittagong coast — including abundance, polymer typing, and pollution index calculation.
✓ COMPLETED
🗺️ Marine Spatial Planning
Marine Spatial Planning Framework for the Exclusive Economic Zone
Development of a GIS-based spatial planning framework for Bangladesh's EEZ — integrating fisheries, shipping, conservation, and energy data to support blue economy policy.
✓ COMPLETED
🌊 Oxygen Minimum Zones
Dissolved Oxygen & Nutrient Dynamics in Bay of Bengal OMZ
Investigation of dissolved oxygen profiles, nutrient cycling, and biological indicators in the oxygen minimum zone of the northern Bay of Bengal — contributing to regional climate modelling datasets.
Peer-Reviewed Output
Publications & Papers
Selected peer-reviewed publications and research papers produced by DSD researchers and collaborative projects. Update this list with your real publications — these are representative examples.
1
Spatial Distribution of Microplastics in the Coastal Sediments of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Marine Pollution Bulletin · Vol. 185 · 2023
2
Land Use Land Cover Change Analysis Using Multi-Temporal Landsat Data in Coastal Bangladesh
Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment · Vol. 28 · 2022
3
Phytoplankton Community Structure and Its Relationship with Physicochemical Parameters in Estuarine Waters
Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK · Vol. 102 · 2022
4
Heavy Metal Contamination of Agricultural Soils Adjacent to Industrial Areas in Bangladesh
Environmental Science and Pollution Research · Vol. 29 · 2022
5
Dissolved Oxygen and Nutrient Dynamics in the Northern Bay of Bengal Oxygen Minimum Zone
Deep-Sea Research Part I · Vol. 185 · 2022
💡 Editor note: Replace these with your real publications. Each entry needs: title, authors, journal name, volume, year, and access type.
Our Focus Disciplines
Core Research Areas
DSD Research Firm's work spans six interconnected research domains — each informed by real field and laboratory data, and each contributing to practical solutions for environmental and social challenges in Bangladesh and beyond.
Coastal & Marine Science
Shoreline dynamics, mangrove ecology, estuarine processes, marine biodiversity, and coastal zone management across the Bay of Bengal.
8 projects · 5 publications
Environmental Pollution
Microplastics, heavy metals, industrial effluents, water and soil contamination — assessment, source apportionment, and ecological risk.
7 projects · 6 publications
Geospatial & Remote Sensing
Land use change, coastal mapping, environmental monitoring, and spatial analysis using satellite data and GIS for research and policy.
6 projects · 4 publications
Climate Change & Adaptation
Flood vulnerability, coastal erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and community adaptation strategies in climate-exposed regions.
4 projects · 3 publications
Aquatic Biodiversity
Plankton community structure, fish ecology, benthic macroinvertebrates, and biodiversity indices in freshwater and marine systems.
5 projects · 4 publications
AI & Computational Research
Machine learning for environmental prediction, remote sensing image classification, and AI-assisted data analysis for research applications.
3 projects · 2 publications
Impact at a Glance
Research by the Numbers
45+
Total Projects
20+
Publications
11+
Partner Institutions
6+
Research Areas
Projects by Research Area
Distribution of completed and active projects across disciplines
Academic Alliances
Collaborators & Partners
We collaborate with universities, research institutions, and international partners across Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, and beyond. Our collaborative network strengthens the quality, reach, and impact of every project.
DU
Dhaka University
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BU
BRAC University
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
CU
University of Chittagong
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BMU
Bangladesh Maritime University
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
KUET
KUET
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
SUST
Shahjalal University
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BAU
Bangladesh Agricultural University
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
SOU
Shanghai Ocean University
🇨🇳 China
USK
Universitas Syiah Kuala
🇮🇩 Indonesia
AUST
Ahsanullah University
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BariU
Barishal University
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
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Open Knowledge
Data & Resources
DSD Research Firm believes in open science. Where possible we make datasets, protocols, and research tools available to the wider research community. Contact us for access to specific datasets from completed projects.
Bay of Bengal Microplastics Dataset
Microplastic abundance, polymer types, and GPS-tagged site data from 12 coastal stations — 2022–2023
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Coastal Bangladesh LULC Shapefiles
Land use / land cover classification shapefiles for coastal Bangladesh — 2000, 2010, 2020, 2024
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Sangu River Water Quality Dataset
Physicochemical and biological parameters at 20 stations across 4 seasons — 2022–2023
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Field sampling and laboratory analysis SOPs used by DSD Research Firm — available for academic use
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Plankton Identification Reference Guide
Illustrated guide to phytoplankton and zooplankton species common in Bangladesh coastal waters
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ML Model: Coastal Flood Risk Predictor
Random Forest model trained on Bangladesh coastal flood data — Python notebook available on request
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Interested in Collaborating
with DSD Research Firm?
We welcome proposals for joint research, co-authorship, data sharing, and institutional partnerships. Whether you are a university faculty member, government agency, or international researcher — we'd love to hear from you.