Project Upokul is a coastal and marine research institute and academic platform aims to deliver evidence-based research for develop coastal economy, foster maritime security, business, trade and international shipping, marine biodiversity conservation, ocean governance, blue economy, disaster risk management, and the Indo-Pacific Affairs.
Operating across three coastal zones (The West Coast, Central Coast, and East Coast), Project Upokul currently works in 19 coastal districts and 11 small islands in the Bay of Bengal. The institute’s multidisciplinary approach encompasses 32 distinct sectors of coastal development, reflecting a deep commitment to understanding and improving the socio-economic, environmental, and strategic dimensions of Bangladesh’s coastal regions. Apart from coastal research, the institute has a special focus on water and river management.
The founder of this project is Mr. Muhammad Irfan Sadik, a student in International Relations and a young, versatile researcher. He is currently pursuing his M.S.S. in International Relations at Jahangirnagar University.