On 24 September 2024, I took an exciting step forward in my career by getting admitted to the Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM) at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). This prestigious institute has been at the forefront of addressing critical water and flood management challenges in Bangladesh, and now I am on my way to becoming a part of that mission. my focus? Humanitarian engineering—a field that uses engineering solutions to address the pressing needs of vulnerable populations and environments. Why Humanitarian Engineering? I have always been passionate about creating sustainable and practical engineering solutions for communities, particularly in the context of Bangladesh, where flood management and water resource optimization are vital. Humanitarian engineering goes beyond traditional engineering to emphasize solutions that serve underprivileged communities, ensuring safety, resilience, and sustainability. Bangladesh, being prone to natural di