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I'm Principal of Eco Pathshala and College

Thakurgaon, Bangladesh.
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I serve as Principal at Eco Pathshala & College and Chairman of Bangladesh Research Institute for Development (BRID). I completed my undergraduate (Honours) and Masters in Social Welfare at the Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka. Additionally, I attained a Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil) from the same institution, focusing on “Political Empowerment of Women: A review of 10 Union Parishad women members in Thakurgaon District”.

I have completed my PHD at the Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, delving into the research topic of “Women In Ngos: Opportunities And Challenges”. Over the course of my career, I have actively participated in numerous national and international seminars, and have contributed articles to esteemed international journals.

Under my leadership, Eco College and Pathshala received the esteemed “British Council Global School Leadership Award” in 2018, a testament to our dedication to excellence in education.

Position HoldingPrincipal at Eco Pathshala & College

  • Director (Admin), ESDO, From July 2013 to Till now
  • Gender Development Specialist, ESDO, From January 1998 To June 2013
  • Gender Coordinator, ESDO, From June 1994 To December 1997
  • Senior Gender Development Officer, ESDO, From June 1994 To December 1997

AWARD

  • Best Principal in Rangpur Division, National Education Week 2024, organized by the Ministry of Education
  • ‘British International School Award’ from the British Council in 2016.
  • ’33rd Baisakhi Mela 1425′ Award from Alpana Sahitya Sanskriti Sangsad Thakurgaon in 2016.
  • ‘PoddoKuri Award’ from PoddoKuri Shishu Sangsad in 2018.
  • ‘Mahiyasi Nari Mother Teresa Award’ from Bangladesh Sommilito Sangskritik Society in 2028.
  • ‘Alokito Nari Award’ from the Parliament of Independence in 2019.
  • ‘South Asia Education Award’ from South Asia Business Partnership in 2021.
  • ‘Justice Syed Mahbub Morshed Memorial Gold Medal’ from Justice Syed Mahbub Morshed Memorial Foundation in 2022.
  • ‘Shere Bangla Golden Award’ from A.K Fazlul Haque Research Council in 2022.
  • ‘India Bangladesh Friendship Award’ from Bengal Education Development Foundation in 2022.
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EDUCATION

Ph.D. (Title: Women in NGOs: Opportunities and Challenges)
  • Institution: Institute of Social Welfare and Research (ISWR), University of Dhaka
  • Passing Year: 2022
  • Division/Class: Pass
  • Board/University: Dhaka University
M.Phil. (Title: Political Empowerment of Women: A review on 10 Union Parishad women members under Thakurgaon District)
  • Institution: Institute of Social Welfare and Research (ISWR), University of Dhaka
  • Passing Year: 2009
  • Division/Class: Pass
  • Board/University: Dhaka University
Masters of Social Science (Social Welfare)
  • Institution: Social Welfare and Research Institute
  • Passing Year: 1990
  • Division/Class: 2nd
  • Board/University: Dhaka University
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare with Honors)
  • Institution: Social Welfare and Research Institute
  • Passing Year: 1989
  • Division/Class: 2nd
  • Board/University: Dhaka University
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)
  • Institution: Government Asheq Mahmud College, Jamalpur
  • Passing Year: 1986
  • Division/Class: 2nd
  • Board/University: Dhaka Board
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
  • Institution: Jamalpur Govt. Girls High School
  • Passing Year: 1984
  • Division/Class: 2nd
  • Board/University: Dhaka Board

MEMBERSHIP

  • Member, Social Welfare Alumni Association in Bangladesh, University of Dhaka
  • Member, Bangladesh Council for Social Work Education,
  • Member Secretary, Center for Women Development
  • Board Member, The Daily Lokayan Trust
  • Executive Member, Bangladesh Kinder Garten Association
  • Life Member of Thakurgaon Public Library.
  • Life Member, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

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Thakurgaon, Bangladesh.

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