Selected Publications
Below are some of my selected research publications covering food security, climate change adaptation, disaster vulnerability, livelihood resilience, public health, and survey-based socioeconomic research in Bangladesh.
Food Security Status of Farming Households in Bangladesh
Zabir, A. A., Wongnaa, C. A., Islam, M. A., & Mozahid, M. N. (2021).
Food security status of farming households in Bangladesh: A comparison of recipients and non-receivers of institutional support.
African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development.
This study examines the food security status of farming households in Bangladesh by comparing farmers who received institutional support with those who did not. Using household-level survey data, the study analyzes how institutional interventions influence food access, livelihood stability, and household resilience. The findings highlight the important role of institutional support in improving food security outcomes among rural farming households. The study also contributes to broader policy discussions on agricultural support systems, rural development, and food security improvement in Bangladesh.
Fishers’ Responses to Tropical Cyclones in Coastal Bangladesh
Islam, M. M., Hossain, M. M., Mitu, S. J., Herbeck, J., Mozumder, M. M. H., et al. (2025).
Fishers’ responses to tropical cyclones in coastal Bangladesh.
Progress in Disaster Science.
This research investigates how small-scale fishers in coastal Bangladesh respond to tropical cyclones and climate-induced hazards. The study focuses on fishers’ adaptive behaviors, coping mechanisms, risk perception, and community-level responses to repeated environmental shocks. The findings provide important insights into the vulnerability of coastal fishing communities and emphasize the need for stronger disaster preparedness, climate-resilient livelihood planning, and locally appropriate adaptation strategies.
Community-Driven Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Ephemeral Wetlands
Baten, M. A., Al Zabir, A., Hossain, M. M., Nath, T. D., Biswas, A., Alam, M., et al. (2025).
Community-driven climate change adaptation strategies in ephemeral wetlands of northeastern Bangladesh.
Discover Environment.
This study explores locally driven climate change adaptation practices in the ephemeral wetland ecosystems of northeastern Bangladesh. It examines how local communities use indigenous knowledge, collective action, and practical livelihood strategies to cope with environmental variability and climate stress. The study highlights the importance of community participation in climate adaptation planning. It also suggests that effective adaptation policies should recognize local experience, strengthen community capacity, and integrate grassroots strategies into formal climate resilience programs.
Impact of COVID-19 Stress on Urban Poor in Sylhet Division
Baten, M. A., & Zabir, A. A. (2025).
Impact of COVID-19 stress on urban poor in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh: A perception-based assessment.
Open Health.
This study assesses the socioeconomic and psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban poor communities in the Sylhet Division of Bangladesh. Based on perception-based survey data, the research examines how income disruption, health concerns, social restrictions, and uncertainty affected vulnerable urban households. The findings reveal the multidimensional challenges faced by poor urban communities during the pandemic. The study emphasizes the need for targeted social protection, public health support, and inclusive crisis-response policies for vulnerable populations.
Household Livelihood Vulnerability in Climate-Sensitive Wetland Communities of North-Eastern Bangladesh
Zabir, A. A., Baten, M. A., Alam, M., & Wongnaa, C. A. (2026).
Household livelihood vulnerability in climate-sensitive wetland communities of North-Eastern Bangladesh.
Sustainability Analytics and Modeling.
This study examines household livelihood vulnerability in the wetland communities of northeastern Bangladesh using the Livelihood Vulnerability Index and LVI-IPCC framework. Based on data from 420 households, the study explores how livelihood strategies, food security, water access, health, social networks, and adaptive capacity shape household vulnerability. The findings show that vulnerability was moderate overall, but natural and environmental exposure was the strongest source of risk. Limited livelihood diversification, weak infrastructure, food insecurity, and poor access to support services increased household vulnerability.