Short Profile of Researchers in BIISS
Colonel M A Saadi, afwc, psc
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Graduate of Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur and Master of Science in Defence Studies from Bangladesh University of Professionals. Graduate of Armed Forces War Course from National Defence College. Currently perusing Master of Philosophy in Security and Development under Bangladesh University of Professionals
Research Interest
- Defence Studies
- Strategic Studies and Leadership
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Economist by training and profession, Dr Mahfuz Kabir is Research Director at Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
more detailsDr Mahfuz Kabir
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Education
PhD in Economics, 2010, School of Economics and Finance, Curtin University, Australia
Research Interest
International trade and investment modelling Regional integration Macroeconomic modelling, labour market and overseas employment Global and micro climate change modelling, circular economy, disaster and risk management, energy and environment National accounting, social accounting matrix, system of environmental-economic accounting (SEEA), ecosystem accounting Social development, social protection, budget, monetary policy Time series and panel data econometrics, and partial and general equilibrium modelling
Abu Salah Md. Yousuf
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
BSS (Hons.) and MSS in Political Science, University of Dhaka
Research Interest
• Security and Security • Ethnic Politics of Myanmar and the Rohingya Crisis • The Geopolitics of the Bay of Bengal Region
Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
PhD in International Relations, MA in Globalisation and Development, MSS and BSS in Economics
Research Interest
Economic Diplomacy and Bangladesh, International Economic Relations, Economic Integration in South Asian, Regional and Sub-Regional Connectivity
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Dr. Segufta Hossain
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- PhD in Geography and Environment (Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh)
- M. Sc. in Geography and Environment (Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh)
- B. Sc. in Geography and Environment (Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh)
Research Interest
- Environment and Environmental Security
- Environment and Security Nexus
- Environmental Changes and its Impacts on Human Security
- Climate Change and Strategic Issues
Climate Change Negotiations: Practices, Performatives and Politics
more detailsDr Sufia Khanom
Senior Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Education
BSc in Environmental Science (Khulna University, Bangladesh) MSS in Women and Gender Studies (Dhaka University, Bangladesh) MSc in Gender and Development Studies (AIT, Thailand) PhD in Geography and Planning (Macquarie University, Australia)
Research Interest
Environmental Security Human Security Dimension of Environmentally Induced Migration Climate Change Negotiations and Impact Assessment Gender Issues in Global South Water Diplomacy in the context of transboundary water resources management.
Dr. Razia Sultana
Senior Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School of Geography and Sustainable Communities, University of Wollongong, Australia
- Advanced Masters, Development Practice, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Queensland, Australia
- MSS in International Relations, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- BSS in International Relations, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Interest
Bangladesh and international affairs (foreign policy, diplomacy and others) Development at micro and macro levels, Environment and ecosystem services Urbanization and urban green technology (UGI) Migration and human security
Mr. Mohammad Ashique Rahman
Senior Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
MA in International Relations, Boston University, USA.MSS in Political Science, University of Dhaka.
Research Interest
- US Foreign Policy and US-South Asia Relations,
- US-Pakistan Relations,
- South Asian Politics,
- Bangladesh Politics,
- South Asian Regionalism and SAARC,
- Bangladesh and SAARC, and Conventional Arms Control.
Benuka Ferdousi
Senior Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Ph.D (ongoing, Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University)
Research Interest
- Migration and Refugee issues,
- energy security and renewable energy,
- development issues,
- agricultural and rural economy.
Mahbubur Rashid Bhuiyan
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Research Interest
- Security Studies,
- Militancy and Extremism.
Md. Jahan Shoieb
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Research Interest
- International Migration and Refugees (Particularly the Rohingya issue),
- Global Terrorism and Counter-terrorism,
- Contemporary International Relations.
A.S.M. Tarek Hassan Semul
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- MSS in International Relations (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)
- BSS in International Relations (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Research Interest
- Great power politics and geostrategic constructions (i.e. Indo-Pacific strategy, BRI, QUAD)
- Maritime security in the Indian Ocean region
- Globalization vis-à-vis nationalism, populism, violent extremism and right-wing movements
- Power asymmetry and foreign policy dilemmas of small states of South and Southeast Asia
- Technology (i.e. cyber, artificial intelligence) and evolution warfare for the state (great, middle and small powers) and non-state actors (i.e. violent extremist groups, terrorist networks, insurgent groups)
Sajid Karim
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) in Political Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Master of Social Sciences (MSS) in Political Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Development, Uppsala University, Sweden
Research Interest
- Transboundary Water Cooperation;
- Water Politics
Moutusi Islam
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Research Interest
- Maritime Security
Shanjida Shahab Uddin
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Research Interest
Regional and sub-regional cooperation
Politics of competing connectivity initiatives
Geopolitics
Rubel Molla
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Research Interest
Evolving geopolitical order in the Indo-Pacific region and the geopolitics in the 21st century, Regionalism and multilateralism in Asia, Foreign policy of the major regional and global powers, Negotiation dilemma among the small and emerging middle powers, Bangladesh’s role in the regional and global arena, Globalisation and global governance.
Lam-ya Mostaque
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Research Interest
- Energy Security,
- Environment and Climate Change,
- SDGs,
- Cyber Security and Foreign Policy
Ayesha Binte Towhid
Research Officer
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- MSc in Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
- MSS in International Relations, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
- BSS(Honours) in International Relations, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
Research Interest
- Grand strategy, great power competition and Indo-Pacific politics
- Conflicts in the digital age
- Violent extremism, radicalization and counter-terrorism
- Selected issues of Bangladesh’s national security
Nahian Reza Sabriet
Research Officer
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
MSS in International Relations (University of Dhaka) BSS in International Relations (University of Dhaka)
Research Interest
• Cyber Security • Transnational Organized Crime • Violent Extremism • Security Strategy/Security Policy
Md. Rafid Abrar Miah
Research Officer
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Master of Social Science (MSS) in Development Studies. Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Hons.) in Development Studies. Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka
Research Interest
Development Discourse and Political Economy of Development LDC Graduation and Its Future Impact for Transitional Economies Technology Transfer and Future Bangladesh Development Induced Displacement as a Security Threat Role of Governance and Politics in Sustainable Disaster Management Violence Against Women and Gender Development from Human Security Parlance Education as National Strategy for Sustainable Development
Md Nahiyan Shajid Khan
Research Officer
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- MSS in International Relations (Bangladesh University of Professionals)
- BSS (honours) in International Relations (Bangladesh University of Professionals)
Research Interest
- Geopolitics in Asia-Pacific Region
- Diplomacy
- Strategic Studies
- International Security