Advancing Knowledge for Sustainable Development
Noya Dalan Research Center

Advancing Knowledge for Sustainable Development

A leading research and policy organization promoting innovation, youth leadership, and sustainable rural and urban development in Bangladesh and beyond.

Dedicated to Research & Innovation
About Our Center

Dedicated to Research & Innovation

Founded in Mirsharai, Chattogram, Noya Dalan Research Center has evolved into a borderless center of excellence committed to high-quality, interdisciplinary research.

We address social, economic, cultural, and environmental challenges—transforming knowledge into practical and sustainable solutions for long-term development in Bangladesh.

About Our Center

Research Excellence

High-quality interdisciplinary research on social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Youth Empowerment

Training and mentoring youth as researchers, innovators, and changemakers.

Global Perspective

Linking local realities with global perspectives for sustainable solutions.

Our Expertise

Featured Research & Projects

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Our Work

Featured Research & Projects

Government Innovation and Local Youth Engagement in the Mirsharai Upazila Master Plan

Sustainable Housing and Urban Planning in Mirsharai Upazila

Archaeological Site Innovation Initiative in Wahedpur

Cultural Heritage Documentation Program in collaboration with Cumilla University

Low-Cost Housing Design Project (with Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology – CUET)

Field Surveys on Socio-Economic Conditions and Transportation Systems

Water Supply Network Assessment and Waterlogging Problem Studies

Study on Coastal Mangrove Degradation and Environmental Impacts

Assessment of Recent Biodiversity Conditions in the Mirsharai Region

Rehabilitation and Improvement Study of the Daborkhali Canal

Proposed Road Network Analysis for the Mirsharai Economic Zone

Policy Proposal on Integrated Waste Management in the Context of Economic Zones

Assessment of Recent Agricultural Conditions in Mirsharai Upazila

Study on Tourism Development Potential in Mirsharai

Social Issues Identification and Community Needs Assessment

Watch Our Impact Story

Watch Our Impact Story

Experience our journey across Bangladesh

In Action

Seeing Change
Through Our Lens

From archaeological field visits and environmental surveys to community engagement programs and youth workshops — our team is always in action, making a difference across Bangladesh.

Field Surveys

Joint surveys with Cumilla University & UDD across the region.

Community Engagement

Empowering tribal communities, local youth, and grassroots leaders.

Policy & Research Events

Conferences, workshops, and government coordination meetings.

Addressing Bangladesh's Key Challenges
Core Focus

Addressing Bangladesh's Key Challenges

Our research agenda is guided by seven interconnected focus areas addressing our most pressing development needs.

Rural & Urban Development

Spatial planning, housing, infrastructure, and inclusive regional development.

Environment & Climate Resilience

Climate adaptation, water systems, biodiversity, coastal and ecological studies.

Culture, Heritage & Archaeology

Archaeological research, heritage conservation, cultural documentation, and innovation.

Education, Public Health & Social Law

Education systems, community health, legal awareness, and social justice research.

Youth & Leadership

Youth engagement, leadership development, skills building, and participatory governance.

Policy & Governance

Public policy analysis, institutional reform, planning governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Women Empowerment

Gender-focused research, women's leadership, livelihoods, rights, and social inclusion.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Conducting high-quality, interdisciplinary research addressing social, economic, cultural, and environmental challenges. Generating evidence-based knowledge to inform public policy, planning, and development practices across Bangladesh and beyond.

Our Vision

Our Vision

To become a leading center of excellence in research, innovation, and policy advocacy—advancing sustainable development, environmental preservation, empowering youth and women as changemakers for the progress of Bangladesh.

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Work With Us

How Can You Support Our Mission?

We welcome collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations to drive meaningful impact.

Our Leadership

Meet the Visionaries

Driving the mission of Noya Dalan Research Center forward.

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Initiator & Chief Advisor

MDM Mohiuddin Chowdhury

Visionary business leader who initiated NDRC to advance research-driven, sustainable development toward a modern Bangladesh.

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Founding Chairman

Muzahidul Islam

Visionary leader and researcher, driving the mission to transform regional knowledge into global solutions.

Events Calendar

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2024

Inaugural Meeting of Noya Dalan Research Organization

2024

Consultation Meeting with UDD on Gazette Publication

2024

Press Conference on Archaeological Site Innovation

2024

Youth Research Training Workshop

2024

Participation in World Cities Day Plenary Session

2024

Seminar on Sustainable Urbanization

By the Numbers
15+
Research Projects
50+
Team Members
20+
Partners
30+
Events Hosted