In Bangladesh, management of land acquisition and resettlement has always been challenging. It is more difficult for the institutions involved in development projects to operate effectively. However, BDI of BRAC University has taken an initiative to mitigate the gaps between the theoretical and practical knowledge through its MLARR course. This team took the lead to make the course more effective by preparing and publishing 10 modules: Displacement, Equity and Development; State, Politics, Ethics and Rights; Policy, Law and Practices; Project cycle and Avoid-Minimize-Mitigate Framework; Impact Assessments; Consultation, Communication and Conflict Management; Resettlement Action Plan and Livelihood Restoration Plan; Data Management and Geographic Information System; Resettlement and Rehabilitation Programs Implementation and Management and Monitoring and Evaluation.
The World Bank Bangladesh office, DFID and AusAID have provided financial and technical support to BDI throughout the course of this project. Dr. Ferdous Jahan, Academic Coordinator and a core faculty member of MLARR courses, BDI has led the MLARR team. Md. Alamgir Kabir, Deputy Academic Coordinator, BDI and a core faculty of MLARR Course also contributed to the development of MLARR Manual. The MLARR team is comprised of Md. Saidur Rahman, Sharif Abdul Wahab, Ripon Chakraborty, Anika Binte Kasem and Anindita Hridita.