Engr. Shahadat Hossain is the Director of the Environmental Engineering Department at D8 Consultants Ltd., a distinguished multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm specializing in the feasibility study and detailed design of tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, jetties, and other critical infrastructure projects.

A graduate of the Civil Engineering Department at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Engr. Hossain further advanced his expertise with an MSc in Water Resources Engineering from BUET and an MSc in Climate Change and Development from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). This unique blend of qualifications equips him with in-depth knowledge of civil, environmental, and climate-sensitive engineering practices.

In his role as Director, Engr. Hossain leads the Environmental Engineering Department with a focus on integrating sustainability and resilience into all aspects of infrastructure design and planning. His leadership ensures that environmental considerations are prioritized, balancing development needs with ecological preservation and climate adaptability.

With a career spanning over two decades, Engr. Hossain has been instrumental in addressing complex challenges related to water resource management, environmental impact assessments, and climate change adaptation in engineering projects. His multidisciplinary expertise enables D8 Consultants Ltd. to provide innovative solutions that meet global standards while addressing local environmental and climate challenges.

A passionate advocate for sustainable development, Engr. Hossain emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and research in his work. He is actively involved in mentoring young engineers and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship within the organization.

Engr. Shahadat Hossain’s extensive academic background, coupled with his practical experience and commitment to sustainability, continues to drive the success of D8 Consultants Ltd.’s Environmental Engineering Department, ensuring that projects contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future.

During his tenure with projects stated above he gained ample experience in using MIKE 11, MIKE Urban, SWMM, XP-SWMM, Bentley Water GEMs, ArcGIS, R, Q-GIS, SWAT etc. to prepare drainage inundation map, Drainage master plan, water supply master plan, land use map, base map of the project area containing homestead, water body, road and river network etc. and also in field activities and data handling. Performed topographic and hydrometric data collection using advanced GPS tools, discharge and bathymetric data collection using modern tools and software, processing and analysis of hydrometric data.