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Farhana Razzak

Currently on leave

Sr. Research Manager
Joined: January 2017
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-05

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS), International Relations, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.94 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2015.
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS).International Relations.University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.81 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2014.

Experience

  1. Research Fellow.Bangladesh Film Archive, Ministry of Information.September 2017- August 2018
  2. Part time Programme Assistant.November 2016- December 2016
  3. Project Researcher “My Parent’s World- Inherited Memories”.Goethe-Institute Bangladesh.August 2015 – September 2015
  4. Part Time Research Associate.Centre for Bangladesh Studies (CBS).August 2015 – September 2015

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Research Paradigms and Advanced Methodology in Arts and Social Sciences
  2. Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences (CARASS).March 28- April 6, 2017
  3. International Kassel Summerschool: “Making Globalization Fair”.Hofgeismer and Berlin, Germany, 15- 21 June 2019

Publications

  1. “A Gendered Perspective of 1947 Partition Influx in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Intergenerational Struggle” at South Asian Journal of Policy and Governance. Published on June 2018, Volume 42, No 1, ISSN 2091-0215
  2. “Russia- China Strategic Relations in 21st Century” at Foreign Affairs Insight and Review (FAIR). Published on January-June 2016, Volume 4, No 1-3, ISSN 2311-6285
  3. “The non-legitimization of nuclear weapon” and “Nuclear weapons in South Asia: regional warfare and political strategy” in booklet: Nuclear Weapon: Why Must Be Banned Right Now by Centre for Bangladesh Studies (CBS) in collaboration with International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), October 2015

Awards and Achievements

  1. Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence 2018. Abdus Samad Azad Gold Medal, 50th convocation 2017.
  2. Fellow at Inherit Memory Conference at Heidelberg University; 2016 Germany
  3. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Scholarship 2016.Pre Graduation Scholarship 2015
  4. Religious Youth Service 2016, Nepal
  5. Delegation at Hundred Member Youth Delegates to India, 2014
  6. Dhaka University Alumni Association Scholarship 2011-12.
  7. Shaheed Shahnawaz Smriti Purashkar 2009; by University of Dhaka for outstanding achievement in Faculty of Fine Arts.
  8. Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2007; Awarded by govt. of Bangladesh.
  9. Certificate for Academic Excellence 2007; from Motijheel Govt. Girls High School.
  10. Certificate of Excellence; Prothom-Alo Golpo Lekha Protiyogita. February, 2005

Email
tellmenijhum@gmail.com
farhana.nijhum@gmail .com

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Sourav Ghosh

Research Manager
Joined: October 2019
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-20

Education

  • Masters of Arts (MA). International Relations.South Asian University, New Delhi, India.CGPA 6.76 out of 9.Passing Year 2019.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (PGDIR).University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.50 out of 4..Passing Year 2017
  • Bachelors of Social Science (Hons.).Media Studies and Journalism.University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).CGPA 3.92 out of 4.Passing Year 2015

Experience

  1. Research Associate.Job Genre: Full Time.Bangla Tribune.January, 2016- July, 2017
  2. Staff Correspondent.Job Genre: Intern.New Age.June, 2015- August, 2015
  3. Teaching Assistant.Job Genre: Part Time.University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.March, 2014- September, 2014

Publication

  1. The wall of death: An analysis of the contemporary issues of the India-Bangladesh border.Link: https://thesouthofglobe.com/2019/07/28/

Awards and Achievements

  1. South Asian University Merit Scholarship in 2017 from Bangladesh.Vice Chancellor Scholarship in 2014 at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.
  2. Dean Scholarship in 2014 at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.Won British Council Book Reading Competition prize in 2014.

Contacts
Cell
+8801914906948
+8801673297330
Email
souravghosh.mymail@gmail.com

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MD HUMAUN KABIR

Research Manager
Joined: September 2016
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-02

Education

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Genocide Studies.Centre for Genocide Studies.University of Dhaka.CGPA: 3.50 out of 4.Passing Year 2017
  • Masters of Social Science (MSS). Department of Mass Communication & Journalism.University of Dhaka.CGPA: 3.53 out of 4.Passing Year 2013
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS).Department of Mass Communication & Journalism.University of Dhaka.CGPA: 3.38 out of 4.Passing Year 2012

Experience

  1. Research Assistant.Transparency International of Bangladesh. (TIB).September 2015 to January 2016.
  2. Data Collector. Conducting National Household survey 2015.
  3. Relationship Officer.Bank Asia Ltd.May 2015 to September 2015
  4. Research Assistant.The Asia Foundation.September 2014 to March 2015
  5. Work as a Research Assistant.South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).September 2014 to March 2015
  6. Correspondent. sbd24.com (Online Newspaper).January 2014 to September 2014

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE).Jointly Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). November 2018.
  2. Training Workshop on Research Paradigms and Advanced Methodology in Arts and Social Sciences, Conducted by Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences (CARASS), University of Dhaka.

Contacts
Cell
+8801681699655
+8801833650292
E-mail
hkshamimdu@gmail.com

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ASHIQUE MAHMUD

Research Data Analyst
Joined: October 2017
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-07

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS).International Relations.University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.57 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2015.
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS).International Relations. University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.50 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2014.

Experience

  1. Humanitarian Trainee.Save the Children International under Humanitarian Talent Development Project in Collaboration with Oxford Brookes University, UK. August 2016- July 2017.

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Capacity Building Training at Bangkok, Thailand (UN ESCAP).Bangladesh Peace Observatory. 22 to 25 October 2018.
  2. Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE).Jointly Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS).November 2018.
  3. Research Paradigms and Advanced Methodology in Arts and Social Sciences.Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences (CARASS). March 28- April 6, 2017.
  4. Advanced Field Level Training on Humanitarian Response to Syrian refugee in Jordan.Organized by Save the Children.April 2017.
  5. Training on Emergency Foundation Course.Organized by Save the Children Bangladesh Country Office at CCDB Hope Centre, Savar.August 2016.
  6. Soft Skill Development Course and Basic IT Training, Bangladesh Computer Council, LICT Project.In 2015.
  7. Special Military Training from Bangladesh Navy.Arranged by BNCC Naval Wing at Rangamati. January 2012.
  8. Basic First aid Training. Organized by CRT Medic UK in association with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.

Contacts
Cell
+8801813627839
+8801511627839
E-mail
realistashiq39@gmail.com

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FAIZAH SULTANA

Research Data Analyst
Joined: October 2017
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-08

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS).Women and Gender Studies. University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.41 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2016
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS).Women and Gender Studies. University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.33 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2015
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).Science Group. Udayan Higher Secondary School, Dhaka.. GPA 4.10 out of 5.00.Passing Year 2010
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC).Science Group. Khilgaon Girls’ School & College, Dhaka.GPA 5.00 out of 5.00. Passing Year 2008

Experience

  1. Academic Writer. Tutors heaven (Outsourcing agency), 2016

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. P/CVE Capacity Building and Toolkit Dissemination Workshop.USAID’s Obirodh: Road to Tolerance Project.23 to 24 July 2019.
  2. Capacity Building Training at Bangkok, Thailand (UN ESCAP). Bangladesh Peace Observatory.22 to 26 October 2018.
  3. Integrating Knowledge for Social Sustainability.Bangkok Forum, in Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. 24th to 25th October 2018.
  4. Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE).Jointly Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). November 2018.
  5. Violence and Resilience Workshop.Organized by Action Aid and Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka.
  6. 2nd International Conference on Higher Education.Jointly arranged by Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Bangladesh.
  7. Rohingya Crisis: Towards sustainable solution.International Conference.Organized by ActionAid and Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka.

Contacts
Cell
+8801551225982
E-mail
faizahdudwgs4th33@gmail.com

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MST. SHARIN FATEMA

Research Data Analyst
Joined: October 2017
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-09

Education

  • Masters of Education (M.Ed.) Science Mathematics and Technological Education.Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.75 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2016
  • Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.). Physical Science.Institute of Education and Research,University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.45 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2015
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).Science Group.Ishwardi Women’s Degree College, Ishwardi.GPA 4.40 out of 5.00.Passing Year 2010
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC). Science Group. Govt. Nazim Uddin High School, Ishwardi, Pabna. GPA 4.69 out of 5.00. Passing Year 2008

Experience

  1. Field Investigator. ‘Political Manipulation of Extremist Messaging in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh’ under the ‘Obirodh: Road to Tolerance Project’.Collaborative research of University of Dhaka and USAID. October 2018 to May 2019.
  2. Researcher. Job Genre: Intern. Post-primary And Continue Education (PACE) of BRAC Education Programme (BEP), BRAC.January to August in 2017.
  3. Associate Researcher. Developing Material for Mentorship.Diploma in Primary Education (DPEd) Developing Material for Mentorship.In 2017.
  4. Assessment Tool Developer. Dnet.March 2016.
  5. Research Assistant and Data Collector. A study to find out the present situation of ‘Protibondhi Ponorbason o Manobadhikar Somiti’ (PPMS).Conducted by Bangladesh Rural Improvement Foundation’ (BRIF) and funded by ‘Call For Humanity’ (CFH). In 2016
  6. Teacher. Genre: Intern.Azimpur Govt. Girls School and College. In 2015.
  7. Examiner. Learning Assessment of Secondary Institution’ (LASI) Funded by ‘World Bank’ (WB) conducted by ‘Associate for Development and Service Ltd.’ (ADSL).In 2015.
  8. Assessment Tool Developer. ‘Development of Test Instrument ‘(DTI). National Curriculum and Textbook Board’ (NCTB). In 2015.

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Capacity Building Training at Bangkok, Thailand (UN ESCAP).Bangladesh Peace Observatory. 22 to 26 October 2018.
  2. Integrating Knowledge for Social Sustainability.Bangkok Forum, in Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. 24th to 25th October 2018.
  3. Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE).Jointly Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS).November 2018.
  4. Method of Collecting Data on Violence.Workshop.Organized by Centre for Genocide Studies. In 2018.
  5. English Skill. Language Course Provided by British Council In 2018.
  6. Violence and Resilience. Workshop Organized by Action Aid and Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka.
  7. 2nd International Conference on Higher Education Jointly arranged by Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Bangladesh.
  8. Rohingya Crisis: Towards sustainable solution International Conference Organized by ActionAid and Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka.
  9. Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) Organized by ‘Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center’ (BYLC) September 2018.
  10. Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) Organized by ‘Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center’ (BYLC) August 2016.
  11. Destination UN 2016 Workshop Organized by Bangladesh Model United Nations Council In 2016
  12. National English Language Teaching’ (ELT) Conference In 2014.

Contacts
E-mail
orthysharin@gmail.com

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TASNUBA TAZRIN

Research Data Analyst
Joined: February 2018
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-10

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS).Political Science. University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.5 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2015
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS).Political Science. University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.41 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2014
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). Humanities Group.Holy Cross College, Dhaka. GPA 4.80 out of 5.00.Passing Year 2009
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC).Science Group. Poradia Adarsha High School, Narsingdi.GPA 4.31 out of 5.00.Passing Year 2007

Experience

  1. Creative Editor Bbarta24.com (Online newspaper).July 2013 to August 2014.
  2. Field Investigator. In the research on ‘Political Manipulation of Extremist Messaging in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh under the ‘Obhirod, Road to Tolerance Project’.Conducted by Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka, and funded by USAID Bangladesh. October 2018 to May 2019.

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Capacity Building Training at Bangkok, Thailand (UN ESCAP).Bangladesh Peace Observatory. 22 to 26 October 2018.
  2. Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE).Jointly Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). November 2018.
  3. Method of Collecting Data on Violence Workshop. Organized by Centre for Genocide Studies, 2018.
  4. Data Analysis using SPSS and Data Analysis using STATA Program for Professionals and Students’ Professional Training Course. Organized by Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka.
  5. Basic Theoretical Knowledge: Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, internet and Email Computer Training Course. Conducted by Bangla Academy.
  6. Violence and Resilience Workshop. Organized by Action Aid and Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka.
  7. 2nd International Conference on Higher Education. Jointly arranged by Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Bangladesh.
  8. Rohighya Crisis: Towards sustainable solution. International Conference. Organized by ActionAid and Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka.

Contacts
E-mail
tasnuvashaon@gmail.com

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Nasrin Jabin

Research Data Analyst
Joined: November 2019
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-23

Education

  • Masters in Social Science (MSS) Department of Peace and Conflict Studies University of Dhaka CGPA: 3.88 Passing Year: 2019
  • Bachelor in Social Science (BSS) Department of Peace and Conflict Studies University of Dhaka CGPA: 3.81 Passing Year: 2017

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Attended ‘One Day International Scholars’ Meet and Conference on Democracy and Society in South Asia’ in Kazi Nazrul University, India on 12 September, 2019.
  2. Participated in ‘International Seminar on Sampreeti Sanglap’ at Vidyasagar University, India on 05 September, 2019.
  3. Participated in the ‘International Conference on ‘100 years of International Relations’ at Jadavpur University, India on September, 2019.
  4. Successfully completed one-month long training workshop on ‘Research Paradigms and Advanced Methodology in Arts and Social Sciences’ conducted by Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences (CARASS), University of Dhaka funded by Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Planning Ministry, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on May, 2019.
  5. Attended Conflict Resolution Skill-Building Workshop on ‘The Art of Resolving Conflict in Community, Workplace and Family’ organized by The One Light Institute, USA on 18 July, 2019.
  6. Participated in ‘BER International Conference on Inclusive Growth for Sustainable Development’ held at University of Dhaka on July, 2019.
  7. Attended a ‘Workshop on Conceptualizing Research’ organized by University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in July, 2019.
  8. Attended in a Research Workshop Session ‘Learn Research with Fun’ organized jointly by Open Access Bangladesh (OAB) and Management Information System (MIS) on September, 2018.
  9. Attended a workshop ‘Think, Read and Write as a Researcher’ organized by Dhaka University Research Society on November, 2018.
  10. Attended in Seminar titled ‘Increasing Effectiveness of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations through Increasing Women Participation in Military, Police and Civilian Capacity’ conducted by Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT) on July, 2018.
  11. Attended in Seminar titled ‘Challenges of Protection of Civilians in Peace Operations, Insight from Africa: What Lies Ahead’ conducted jointly by Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT)-Center for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), India on June, 2018.
  12. Participated in a Workshop and Panel Discussion on ‘A Candid Journey to Research’ arranged by Dhaka University Research Society on February, 2017.
  13. Participated in National Youth Congress on ‘Leadership for Achieving SDGs’ arranged by Universal Help Hub on February, 2017.
  14. Attended a Workshop on ‘Tolerance, Respect and Peace’ organized by Move Foundation on September, 2016.

Publications

  1. An article titled ‘Linguistic Boldness of a Speech and Some Absolute Political Guidelines for an Independent Bangladesh’ got published in an international quarterly journal ‘Nagorik’ (Year 3, No. 3, July 2019) from Washington DC, USA.

Awards and Achievements

  1. Received ‘Peace Gold Medal 2017’ for securing 1st place in BSS honors in October, 2019.
  2. Received Government Fellowship 2019-2020 by Social Science Research Council (SSRC) of Planning Division of Planning Ministry for the research proposal titled ‘Community Harmony and Human Security in Bangladesh: A Socio-economic Analysis’ on September, 2019.
  3. Received ‘Undergraduate Research Fellowship-2019’ by Global Center for Innovation and Learning (GCFIL), USA for the Team Research titled ‘Transportation Services for the Students of University of Dhaka: An Analysis.'
  4. Secured 4th position in Tajuddin Ahmad Memorial Essay Competition held at University of Dhaka in 2018.
  5. Received Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Merit Scholarship for securing 1st position in BSS Honors examination in 2018.
  6. Received Women Empowerment Scholarship from Tajuddin Ahmad Memorial Trust Fund, University of Dhaka, for securing 1st place in the 1st year of BSS honors, 2015.
  7. Received Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Scholarship, Based on the result of the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination, Dhaka in 2013.
  8. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Scholarship, Based on the result of Secondary School Certificate Examination, Dhaka in 2011.

Contacts
Cell:
01743577031
E-mail
tanjila.n.jabin1996@gmail.com

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Hazera Khanam

Research Data Analyst
Joined: September 2018
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-17

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS). International Relations.University of Dhaka. CGPA 3.60 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2017.
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS). International Relations.University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.41 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2016.
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).Commerce Group.Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka. GPA 5.0 out of 5.0. Passing Year 2011
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC).Commerce Group. Shaheed Bir Bikram Ramiz Uddin Cantonment School, Dhaka. GPA 4.88 out of 5.0.Passing Year 2009

Experience

  1. Field Investigator and Research Assistant. Election Violence in Bangladesh.CGS (Center for Genocide Studies) project.
  2. Content Contributor. Bangladesh Foreign Policypaedia. Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka project.
  3. Documentation Editor. Bangladesh Foreign Policypaedia: Volume I and II. Collaborative project of UNDP and CGS (Centre for Genocide Studies).
  4. Research Assistant.In a research on ‘Rumors and Propaganda spreading against Bengali community in 1971 by West Pakistan’. CGS-Square fellowship.
  5. Research Assistant. In a research survey project of ‘State Of Higher Education in Bangladesh’. FES, Bangladesh.
  6. Rapporteur. Conference over ‘The Demand of releasing photo journalist Shahidul Alam’. Human Rights Forum Bangladesh at Press Club, Dhaka.

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE).Jointly Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS).November 2018.
  2. Genocide and Mass-Violence.Conference.Organized by Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka.In 2018.
  3. Global Economic Crisis’ in Research for Learning Club. Workshop. Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka.In 2018.
  4. A sense of Wonder. Workshop on the play-show. In 2016.
  5. Our Common Struggle against Violent Extremism. Conference.Conducted by former U.S. State Under-Secretary Dr. Sarah Sewall in collaboration with Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka. In 2015.

Awards and Achievements

  1. Achieve Second position on the paper writing over the state of violence of Bangladesh in the professional Certificate course on ‘Preventing Violent Extremism’ jointly organized by Centre for Genocide studies, University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of Strategic Studies.

Contacts
Cell
+8801717885664
E-mail
hkraisa@gmail.com

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NADIA NUR

Research Manager
Joined: November 2019
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-22

Education

  • MSc in International Conflict and Cooperation Department of History and Politics University of Stirling, Scotland, UK Degree awarded with Merit Passing Year 2018
  • Masters of Social Science (MSS) Department of Peace and Conflict Studies University of Dhaka Passing Year: 2015
  • Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) Department of Peace and Conflict Studies University of Dhaka Passing Year: 2014

Experience

  1. Organization Name: WARBE Development Foundation Designation: Program Officer (PROKS Project British Council) Duration: 8 months

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Regional Consultation Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 2019
  2. Visit to the Head Quarter of Geneva based International Organizations, United Nations Regional Head Quarter,Geneva, Switzerland, 2018
  3. Visit to the Head Quarter of Geneva based International Organizations,International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society office and the ICRC Museaum,Geneva, Switzerland, 2018
  4. Visit to the Head Quarter of Geneva based International Organizations, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland, 2018
  5. Visit to the Head Quarter of Geneva based International Organizations, The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Geneva, Switzerland, 2018
  6. Visit to the Head Quarter of Geneva based International Organizations, World Vision Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland, 2018
  7. Visit to the Head Quarter of Geneva based International Organizations,International Labour Organization (ILO),Geneva, Switzerland,2018
  8. United Nations online simulation, United Nations,Scotland, UK, 2018
  9. Day long Seminar on refugee, migration and environmental change, University of Stirling and University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2018
  10. The Williamson Lecture 2018: Brexit and Security,University of Stirling,Scotland,United Kingdom, 2018

Publications

  1. Islam & Nur, (2019).Climate Change and Violent Conflict: An Understanding and Analysis of Their Causal Relations. Sub-Journal of Sustainable Environment and Development. Vol. 4, p: 1-25

Awards and Achievements

  1. Receiver of Commonwealth shared scholarship 2017
  2. Received scholarship from Dhaka University to pursue M.S.S. Dhaka University.
  3. Received talent pool scholarship from Dhaka Board

Contacts
E-mail
nadia.cgs.dhakauniversity@gmail.com

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Afnan Nur Bhuiyan

Research Data Analyst
Joined: September 2018
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-15

Education

  • Fellowship on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Scholarship. International Relations.Sichuan University (China).Credit 16 out of 20.0. Passing Year 2019.
  • Masters of Social Science (MSS).International Relations. University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.60 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2017.
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS). International Relations. University of Dhaka. CGPA 3.38 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2016.
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). Humanities Group.Pirojpur Government Girls’ College. GPA 5.0 out of 5.0. Passing Year 2012
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC). Humanities Group. Pirojpur Government Girls’ High School. GPA 5.0 out of 5.0. Passing Year 2010

Experience

  1. Executive, Project Management. THE BRIDGE. Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Bangla Motor, Dhaka-1205. January 30, 2018 to August 31, 2018.
  2. Language Assistant. Global Peace Operations Initiative Capstone Field Training Exercise (Organized by BIPSOT).In 2018.
  3. Content Contributor. Foreign Policypedia of Bangladesh.
  4. Translator. Ekmatra Society.
  5. Writer. Sorbojon Kotha

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Certificate Training Course on SPSS for Professionals & Students. Organized by Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka.April-May, 2018.
  2. Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE). Jointly Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). 13 to 17 November 2018.
  3. “Global Peace Operations Initiative Capstone Field Training Exercise”.Organized by BIPSOT, Rajendrapur Cantonment, Gazipur. 26 February to 12 March, 2018.
  4. Senior Certificate Course in French Language & Diploma Course (Ongoing). Organized by Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka, November, 2015.
  5. Human Rights & Gender Relation Analysis.Course.Organized by Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK),20 January to 09 March, 2016.

Awards and Achievements

  1. Government Scholarship for HSC results in 2012.

Contacts
E-mail
sarah110.rk@gmail.com

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Shah Muhammad Salahuddin

Research Data Analyst
Joined: March 2019
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-18

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS).International Relations.University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.60 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2017.
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS).International Relations. University of Dhaka. CGPA 3.46 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2016.
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).Science Group.Naogaon Government College, Naogaon. GPA 5.0 out of 5.0. Passing Year 2011
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC). Science Group. Naogaon Zilla School, Naogaon. GPA 5.0 out of 5.0. Passing Year 2008

Experience

  1. Freelancer Content Writer.Itibritto, (Bengali blog site).1st December 2017 to present.
  2. Moderator. In a baseline social research at The South Asia WASH Results Programme (SAWRP). Led by Plan International. 22nd February to 24th February 2019.
  3. Correspondent.Job Genre: Internship.Dhaka Tribune. 7th March to 6th September 2018.
  4. Sub Editor. Job Genre: Internship. ATN Times. 1st June to 31st October 2015.

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. 2nd Professional Certificate Course of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS), University of Dhaka, August 2018.
  2. Leadership Role of Youth for Saving Lives.Seminar.Organized by Dhaka University Health Club, University of Dhaka.22nd March, 2017.
  3. 6th Film Workshop. Organized by Dhaka University Film Society. 21st July to 5th August, 2016.
  4. South Asian 5-day Peace Principle.Seminar. Organized by Universal Peace Federation, held in Katmandu, Nepal.14th September to 18th September, 2015.

Publications

  1. Dhaka Tribune has published my special investigative report titled “BRTC’s Special Bus Services a shambles” in July 6, 2018 as its lead news. Link: https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/special/2018/07/06/btrc-s-special-bus-services-a-shambles
  2. Another investigative report titled “Office Jatri: Is the worst bus service of BRTC?” published as second lead news at the same day and in same newspaper. Link: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2018/07/06/office-jatri-is-it-the-worst-bus-service-of-brtc\

Awards and Achievements

  1. Secured 2nd position in Book Reading Competition, cultural event of Ekushey Book Fair, Naogaon in 2008.
  2. Secured 3rd position in Essay Competition, annual cultural event of Naogaon Zilla School in 2007.
  3. Secured 2nd position in Essay Competition, world population day celebrating event of Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Naogaon in 2006.
  4. Secured 1st position in Scheduled Lecture Competition, annual cultural event of Naogaon Zilla School in 2005.
  5. Secured 1st position in Essay Competition, annual cultural event of Naogaon Zilla School in 2005.
  6. Awarded as one of the best five in Boi Pore Jano Competition, interschool Independence Day book reading competition event of Naogaon District in 2005.
  7. Awarded 100% attendance prize from Naogaon Zilla School in 2004.

Contacts
Cell
+8801784762222
+8801991600715
E-mail
salahuddin.bdu@gmail.com

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F. M. Arafat

Research Manager
Joined: May 2019
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-19

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS).International Relations. University of Dhaka. CGPA 3.94 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2017.
  • Bachelors of Social Science (BSS).International Relations. University of Dhaka.CGPA 3.64 out of 4.00.Passing Year 2016.
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).Science Group. Dhaka City College, Dhaka. GPA 4.30 out of 5.0. Passing Year 2012
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC). Science Group.Mirpur Bangla High School & College, Dhaka.GPA 5.0 out of 5.0. Passing Year 2009

Experience

  1. Adjunct Faculty.Global Studies and Governance Program, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB). September, 2018- December, 2018
  2. Research Associate. Political Manipulation of Extremist Narratives in South Asia Project.Conducted by MSI Obirodh-Road to Tolerance and Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS).March, 2018 to present.
  3. Research Assistant.Terrorism-Organized Crime Nexus in Bangladesh Project Conducted by Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS) and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC), DMP.January, 2019 to present.
  4. Research Assistant. A Study on Decent Work Deficits in Domestic Work in Bangladesh Project. Conducted by ILO and RMMRU.November, 2018 to January, 2019.
  5. Research Assistant. Mapping and Scoping of Services for the Migrant Workers of Bangladesh at Various Stages of Labour Migration Cycle Project. Conducted by RMMRU, ILO, IOM and SDC.September, 2017 to April, 2018.
  6. Research Assistant.Fairer Labour Migration Project. Conducted by RMMRU and PROKAS/British Council July, 2017 to September 2017.
  7. Interpreter.Global Peace Operations Initiative Capstone Field Training Exercise.BIPSOT, Bangladesh. 26 February to 12 March, 2018.

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Training Course On SPSS for Professionals & Students, Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka
  2. Global Peace Operations Initiative Capstone Field Training Exercise from 26 February to 12 March, 2018, BIPSOT, Bangladesh.

Publications

  1. Book (Co-authored), ASM Ali Ashraf and F. M. Arafat. Dynamics of Decentralisation: Migration Services Under Spotlight (RMMRU: Dhaka), October, 2018.Op-Ed: F. M. Arafat. (April 3, 2017) One Man show Dhaka Tribune, Link: http://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2017/04/02/one-man-show/
  2. F. M. Arafat. (April 21, 2017) Right-wing Populism Strikes Daily Observer, See at http://www.observerbd.com/details.php?id=69676
  3. F. M. Arafat. (June 21, 2017) Resurrection of Left-wing socialist politics Daily Observer, See at http://www.observerbd.com/details.php?id=80361
  4. F. M. Arafat. (August 19, 2017) Wake up and Smell the Nazis Dhaka Tribune, See at http://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/2017/08/19/wake-smell-nazis/

Contacts
Cell
+8801913276403
+8801739509750
E-mail
fmarafat79@gmail.com

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Tithy Mondal

Research Data Analyst
Joined: November 2019
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-24

Education

  • Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations Gujarat University, India CGPA: 7.53 Passing Year: 2019
  • Masters in Literatures in English and Cultural Studies Department of English Jahangirnagar University CGPA: 3.43 Passing Year: 2014
  • BA (Hons.) in English Department of English Jahangirnagar University CGPA: 3.43 Passing Year: 2013

Experience

  1. Writopedia, Content Writer, May, 2019 – June, 2019
  2. Hriday Creations, Assistant Director (Intern), October, 2018 – April, 2019
  3. Mera News, Reporter (Intern) October, 2017 – November, 2017

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. Name of the Programme: Training Programme on Adolescent Participation Organization: UNICEF Duration: December 12-18, 2018

Awards and Achievements

  1. Fellow scholar at ICCR Scholarship 2017-18
  2. Scholarship for Academic Excellence in 2009, from Govt. of Bangladesh
  3. Scholarship for Academic Excellence in, 2007 from Govt. of Bangladesh

Contacts
E-mail
tithymondal@gmail.com

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Gausul Azam

Research Data Analyst
Joined: November 2019

Education

  • MSS International Relations University of Dhaka CGPA : 3.69 Passing Year : 2017
  • BSS International Relations University of Dhaka CGPA : 3.59 Passing Year: 2016

Experience

  1. Organization Name : BIISS Designation : Research Intern Duration : 3 months

Publications

  1. Myanmar’s Peace Process Suu Kyi: Understanding the Fault Line

Contacts
Cell
01738580521
E-mail
azam.duir@gmail.com

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Fatima Jurat

Research Data Analyst
Joined: November 2019
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-21

Education

  • MSS International Relations University of Dhaka CGPA : 3.54 Passing Year : 2018
  • BSS International Relations University of Dhaka CGPA : 3.52 Passing Year: 2017

Experience

  1. Organization Name : Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Designation : Internship (Research and Policy) Duration : 6 months
  2. Organization Name : WARBE Development Foundation Designation : Internship Duration : 3 months

Publications

  1. Transparency International Bangladesh (2019), Parliament Watch, 10th Parliament (1st -23rd Sessions) (Contributor)

Workshops/ Conferences/Courses/ Trainings

  1. International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals & Human Rights: Role of NHRIs. Organized by National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh. 1 st November, 2018.
  2. Senior Certificate Course in Korean Language, Department of Korean, Institute of Modern Languages (IML), University of Dhaka, 2018.
  3. Senior Certificate Course in French Language Department of French, Institute of Modern Languages (IML), University of Dhaka, 2016.
  4. The 10th International Convention On Students’ Quality Control Circles (ICSQCC). Organized by Quality Circle Forum of India and World Council for Total Quality and Excellence in Education at Lucknow, India. November 2007.

Awards and Achievements

  1. Achieved 6 th place (Talent) in Higher Secondary Certificate merit position from Dhaka Board.
  2. Was a Quality Ambassador and achieved ‘Best Cultural Presentation’ and ‘Most Enthusiastic Participation’ awards in 10 th International Convention on Student Quality Control Circles 2007, Lucknow, India.

Contacts
E-mail
fj.jurat@gmail.com

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Mia Md. Arafat

Finance Executive
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-11

Contacts
Cell:
01724352937
E-mail
miaarafat84@gmail.com

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Mashiat Jafrin Heea

Research Data Analyst (RDA)
Employee ID: CGS-BPO-26 Joined: August 2020

Education

  • Master of Social Science (MSS) Department of International Relations Dhaka University CGPA 3.53 2019
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) Department of International Relations Dhaka University CGPA 3.47 2015-2018

Experience

  1. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) Research Intern 3 months
  2. Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS) Research Intern 5 months

Publications

  1. CGS Peace Report, Volume 3, Issue 4, July-August 2019 (Contributor)
  2. CGS Peace Report, Volume 3, Issue 3, May-June 2019 (Contributor)

Contacts
E-mail
mashiatheea@gmail.com

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Sadia Afreen Proma

Research Data Analyst (RDA) Working with BPO since December 2020 Employee ID: CGS-BPO-28

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS), Economics, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.22 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2019.
  • Bachelor Social Science (BSS), Economics, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.67 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2018.

Experience

  1. Research Associate, Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), March 2020 to December, 2020.
  2. Research Assistant, Institute for Inclusive Finance and Development, June 2019 to March 2020.

Workshops/Conferences/Courses/Trainings

  1. 6th Professional Certificate Course on Preventing Violent Extremism, December 2020.
  2. Spanish Junior and Senior course, Institute of Modern Language, University of Dhaka, 2015 to 2016.
  3. Joint workshop on Police youth communication and collaboration techniques, Asia Foundation, 2014.
  4. Policy Café on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Development Disabilities, CRI and UNYSAB, 2014.
  5. Validation workshop on Assessing the Effectiveness of Gender Responsive Budgeting in Bangladesh, UN Women, 2014.
  6. Youth Ministerial on Budget Democracy, UNIC and Democratic Budget Movement, 2014.
  7. Conference on Managing the Impact of Climate Change in South Asia, Dept. of Economics and Hanns Seidel Foundation, 2014.

Awards and Achievements

  1. ‘Prof Nazma Begum Trust Fund Scholarship’ for outstanding academic performance in April, 2017.
  2. ‘Best position Paper’ award as the delegate of Republic of Korea of UNESCO in JUMUN.

Contacts
Email: sadiaafreenproma@gmail.com Proma.bpo.cgs@gmail.com Phone: +8801685030386, +8801762244035

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Rifat Islam Rupok

Research Data Analyst

Working with BPO since December 2020

Employee ID: CGS-BPO-29

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS), Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.41 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2020.

  • Bachelor Social Science (BSS), Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.31 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2019.

Experience

  1. Managing Partner, Beyond Peace, January 2020 to November 2020.

  1. Research Associate (CSO Project), NETZ Partnership for Development and Justice, December 2018 to June 2019.

  1. Campus Ambassador, Grameenphone, September 2017 to August 2018.

Awards and Achievements

  1. Grameenphone Campus Ambassador Programme, 2017.
  2. Merit Scholarship, SSC, Dinajpur Board, 2011.
  3. Regional Mathematics Olympiad of Rangpur Zone, 2007.

Contacts

Email: rifatislamrupok02@gmail.com

Phone: +8801710631947

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Arefin Mizan

Research Data Analyst

Working with BPO since February2021

Employee ID: CGS-BPO-30

Education

  • Master of Social Science, Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.75 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2019.

  • Bachelors of Social Science, Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.43 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2018.

Experience

  1. Assistant Producer, Independent Television, June 2019 to August 2019.
  2. Content Writer/Junior Reporter, Daily Star, 2015 to 2020.

Workshops/Conferences/Courses/Trainings

  1. National Youth Conference on Global Refugee Crisis, Organization - BRI (Basic Rights Initiative), 2018.  

Publications

  1. “Is Bangladesh a tax-friendly country?”, The Financial Express. Published on 2020.
  2. “Bangladesh in 2071: Cleaner, greener, sustainable energy for the nation”, The Financial Express, Published on 2021.
  3. “Towards becoming happier than most”, The Financial Express. Published on 2021.
  4. “Envisioning a smart future through innovation”, The Financial Express. Published on 2021.

        

Awards and Achievements

  1. ADB@50 Essay Competition, 2016.
  2. BANK ASIA Grant for Higher Studies Scholarship awarded for outstanding result in Higher Secondary Examination, 2015.

Contacts

Email: arefinmizanyahoo@gmail.com

Phone: +8801552543453

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Ashraful Kibria

Research Data Analyst

Working with BPO since June 2021

Employee ID: CGS-BPO-31

Education

  • Master of Social Science (MSS), Health Economics, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.95 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2019.
  • Bachelor Social Science (BSS), Health Economics, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.85 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2018.

Experience

  1. Telephone Trainer, Care Companion Program, Noora Health, Sep 2020 to Jun 2021.  
  2. Academic Intern, Health Economics Unit, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nov 2018 to Feb 2019.
  3. Research Assistant, Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka, March 2018 to December 2019.
  4. Freelance, Graphics and Motion Graphics Designer, 2014 to 2019.

Awards and Achievements

  1. Institute of Health Economics Director’s Award, 2020.
  2. Prof. Dr. Sushil Ranjan Howlader Merit Scholarship, 2019.
  3. Global Champion, Peer to Peer Facebook Global Digital Challenge, 2017.
  4. Champion, ‘University Film Contest on Biodiversity Conservation’ sponsored by USAID, BRAC Bank, 2016.

Contacts

Email: kibria.ashraful@gmail.com

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MD. MAHBUB-UZ-ZAMAN

Research Data Analyst (RDA)

Working with BPO since June 2021

Employee ID: CGS-BPO-32

Education

  • Masters of Social Science (MSS), Department of International Relations, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), CGPA 3.81 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2019.
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Genocide Studies, Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka, CGPA 3.50 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2019.
  • Bachelor of Social Science (BSS), Department of International Relations, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), CGPA 3.83 out of 4.00. Passing Year 2018.

Experience

  1. Research Assistant, CTTC (Dhaka Metropolitan Police) - CGS (University of Dhaka), January 2021 to June 2021.
  2. Research Assistant, University College London - CGS (University of Dhaka), September 2020 to December 2020.
  1. Research Assistant, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi, India, July 2020 to September 2020.
  2. Research Assistant, CGS (University of Dhaka), May 2020 to July 2020.
  3. Teaching Assistant, Department of International Relations, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), September 2019 to December 2019.

Workshops/Conferences/Courses/Trainings

  1. Online course in ‘The Data Scientist’s Toolbox’ from Johns Hopkins University in 2020.
  2. Online course in ‘SPSS01: Descriptive Statistics’ from EDUCBA in 2019.
  3. Certificate in ‘Women, Peace and Security Course (WPSC)-7’ from Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training, Gazipur in 2019.
  4. “Protection of Children and Women in United Nations Peace Operations”, Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training, 24 September 2019.
  5.  “Improving the Effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping Operations through Increasing Women Participation in Military, Police & Civilian Capacity” Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training, 2018.
  6. “Changing Nature of Global Conflicts: Role of UN Peacekeeping”, Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training, October 2017.
  7. Preparatory Meeting on Smart Pledges for UN Peacekeeping Defense Ministerial in 2017.
  8. Youth Delegate, UNYSAB National Youth Summit in 2016.

Awards and Achievements

  1. Dean's Letter of Appreciation for being selected in the Dean’s Merit List in 2019.
  2. Bangladesh University of Professionals Scholarships (3 Times), in 3rd, 5th, and 8th-semester results in BSS (Honours).
  3. Talent Pool Scholarship, 2005.

Contacts

Email: z.mahbub.ir@gmail.com 

Phone: +8801843766600

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