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People
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr Mahmudur Rahman
Chairman
Dr Mahmudur Rahman is a Bangladeshi persecuted Editor, Author and Scholar in South Asian Affairs and geopolitics.At seventy, he is one of the most active dissident voices against the despotic
Shibly Sohail
Executive Director
Shibly Sohail is an experienced academic, author, and human rights activist based in Australia with over two decades of leadership and management background in academia.
Dr Faroque Amin
Director
Dr Faroque Amin is a researcher and writer in the field of politics, human rights and social welfare. He earned his PhD from the School of Social Science at Western Sydney University, Australia. He has studied
Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman
Director
Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman is Human Rights Defender hailed from Bangladesh living in exile in Hong Kong. He has been pursuing the promotion and protection of human rights with human dignity
Julfikar Hyder
Director
Julfikar Hyder is Involved in various social activities since his student life. Actively participated in the movement against the military dictatorship of Bangladesh to restore democracy
Minar Rashid
Director
Minar Rashid is a Marine Engineer by profession, but his tireless efforts towards restoring democracy and upholding human rights in the country have gained him widespread recognition. Through his
Shamsul Alam Liton
Director
Shamsul Alam Liton is a British Bangladeshi journalist, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and peace activist. He has been living in London since 2005, and has been working as the editor
Oliullah Noman
Director
Oliullah Noman is a prominent journalist who has been a vocal critic of the authoritarian government in Bangladesh. He has fearlessly reported on issues related to human rights
Barrister Afzal Zami Syed-Ali
Director
Afzal Zami Syed-Ali is a practicing barrister in England who specializes in complex fraud and serious and organized crime. He is also a registered advocate in Bangladesh. Zami
Mohammad Imran Hossain (Ansary)
Director
Mohammad Imran Hossain (Ansary) is an educator, journalist, and International Security Analyst. He completed his Master’s in National Security from New Jersey City University,
Mahtabuddin Ahmed
Director
Mahtabuddin Ahmed serves as the United States Country Representative for the South Asian Policy Initiative (SAPI). Born in Bangladesh,
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
Dr Abdullah al-Ahsan
Dr Abdullah al-Ahsan, an US citizen, is a former professor of Comparative Civilization in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Sehir
Professor Abid Bahar
Professor Abid Bahar, PhD, is a distinguished feature columnist, playwright, accomplished public speaker, and researcher with a specialization in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Dr Hasmat Ali Sikder
Dr. Hashmat Sikder has been a biomedical researcher and teaching faculty in several US academic institutes like Johns Hopkins University and Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Sikder
Dr Taimur Sharif
Dr. Taimur Sharif is a Professor of Finance and Economics with a long track record of teaching, research and leadership in the higher education sector. Currently the Head of
RESEARCH FELLOW
Dr. Imtiaz Khan
Dr. Imtiaz Khan, an Associate Professor specializing in Data Science, is on a mission to enhance the accuracy and significance of big data.
Dr Fazlul Hoque Tuhin
Dr Fazlul Haque Tuhin is a well acclaimed writer, researcher, and editor in Bangladesh. Two of his research volumes widely recognized and referenced in public universities.
Dr Farjana Mahbuba
Dr Farjana Mahbuba is a researcher, teacher, writer, and women’s rights activist. Specializing on Islam and South Asian Muslim women, Farjana is passionate about investigating the
Mohammad Hossain
Mohammad Hossain is a PhD candidate in History at Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey. He is also an avid follower of current geopolitical developments in South Asia and the
Sumaiya Rabeya
Sumaiya Rabeya is a researcher and content writer. She co-founded a Malaysia based media-production company. She is also a community volunteer, actively working on various
GENERAL MEMBERS
General Members Australia:
General Member UK:
1. Md Abdullah Yousuf, Editor in Chief, Suprovat Sydney
2. Md. Mosleh Uddin Arif, Community Leader and Human Rights Activist
3. Sohel Mahmud Iqbal, Telecom Engineer, Community Leader and Social and Human Rights Activist
4. Habib Rahman, ITS Project Manager at Downer Group, Chairman at International Rapid Intervention Gear for Humiliated & Tormented – Iright
5. Rahat Shantonu, Singer, Poet & Human Rights Activist
6. Rashed Al Hossain Khan, Entrepreneur, Community Leader and Human Rights Activist
7. A N M Masum, Entrepreneur, Community Leader and Human Rights Activist
8. Faruk Hossain, Community Leader and Human Rights Activist
9. Rashedul Islam, Community Leader and Human Rights Activist
1. Barrister Md Iqbal Hossain, Chairperson, Society for Democratic Rights (SDR)
2. Barrister M Alimul Haque Liton, Secretary, Society for Democratic Rights (SDR)
3. Md Rayhan Uddin, President Executive Board, Fight for right international
4. Muslim khan, President, Nirapod Bangladesh Chaai UK
5. Md Dolar Biswas, Cheairman: peace for Bangladesh