The session, titled “Hydrology and societal processes: Is migration an opportunity?” was hosted by the Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS). During a panel discussion, ICCCAD Director Dr Saleemul Huq said: “We cannot tell people not to come to Dhaka. Researcher Dr Bissawjit Mallick said vulnerable people should only look into migration opportunities, if stay at their places of origin was not possible. Basundhara Tripathy Furlong, a PHD researcher, in her presentation said:"Although most researchers focus on international migrants, we must be aware that domestic migrants are almost three times in number. BCAS Executive Director Dr Atiq Rahman chaired the session, while BCAS fellow Dr Abu Syed served as moderator.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 09, 2019 19:18 UTC