The research writing of Abu Hasnat Tuhin, a young Bangladeshi researcher, has been published in the world famous Harvard University

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PSTU Correspondent: A research-based article by Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, the humanitarian research institute of Harvard University, has featured work by Abu Hasnat Tuhin, a student of Patuakhali Science and Technology University and a researcher on human rights and climate issues. The article, titled “Displaced in a Warming World: Rethinking Climate Refugees and Human Rights,” was published by Harvard University on May 13.

The research paper presents an important analysis of climate-induced displacement, the human rights crisis faced by climate refugees, and the limitations of international law in addressing these issues. The authors explain that although rising sea levels, river erosion, droughts, and cyclones are forcing people to flee their homes every day, international refugee law still lacks a clear protection framework for climate-displaced populations.

Among the three researchers involved in the study is Dr. Mohammad Tarikul Islam, a professor in the Department of Government and Politics at Jahangirnagar University and a visiting scientist at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. He has long been engaged in research related to human rights, climate justice, and international policymaking.

Another researcher, Abu Hasnat Tuhin, is a student of the Department of Law and Land Administration at Patuakhali Science and Technology University. He is currently conducting research on climate refugees, human rights, and environmental justice.

The third member of the research team is Md. Shihab Uddin, who serves as Assistant Director at the Center for Local Governance Discourse. His work focuses on local governance, social policy, and climate risk management.

In the paper, the researchers call on the international community to establish new global policies and ensure legal recognition for protecting the human rights of climate refugees.

Speaking about the achievement, Abu Hasnat Tuhin said, “Having our research-based work published at a world-renowned institution like Harvard University is a matter of immense pride and joy for me. I feel honored to highlight the suffering of climate-vulnerable and displaced people on an international platform. I want to continue working on human rights and climate justice research in the future.”

The international recognition achieved by this young Bangladeshi researcher has created a sense of pride and excitement across university circles and beyond.