Short Profile of Researchers in BIISS
Colonel Shahriar Jabed Chowdhury, afwc, psc, G
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- MSS in Security and Development (Bangladesh University of Professionals)
- MSc in Military Studies (Bangladesh University of Professionals)
- MSc in Defense Studies (National University)
- BSc (National University)
Research Interest
- Strategic Thinking and Strategy Formulation
- National Defence, Defence Economics and Management
- Security - National, Regional and Trans-border
- Defence and Military Diplomacy
- Ethics and Governance
- United Nations Peace Support Operations
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Dr 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
o MA in South Asian Studies from the Pondicherry University, India
o MSS in Political Science, University of Dhaka
o BSS (Hons.) in Political Science, University of Dhaka
Research Interest
o The Geopolitics of the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh
o Security and Securitization
o The Geopolitics of Change in Myanmar
o Securitization of Ethnic Identity in Myanmar
o Ethno-National Politics in Myanmar
o The Rohingya Crisis
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Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
PhD in International Relations
MA in Globalization and Development
MSS 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
o PhD in Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
o M. Sc. in Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
o B. Sc. in Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
Research Interest
o Environment and Environmental Security
o Environment and Security Nexus
o Environmental Changes and its Impacts on Human Security
o Climate Change and Strategic Issues
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Dr Sufia Khanom
Senior Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
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
- International affairs
- Development at micro and macro levels,
- Environment, climate change and ecosystem services
- Urbanization and urban green technology
- Migration and human security
Mr. Mohammad Ashique Rahman
Senior Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
o MA Master of Arts in International Relations, Boston University, Massachusetts, USA.
o MSS Master of Social Sciences (MSS) in Political Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka,
o BSS Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honors) in Political Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
Research Interest
o US foreign policy and policies towards South Asia
o Traditional and Non-traditional Security
o Critical security studies
o Terrorism and violent extremism
o South Asian Politics and Inter-State Relations
o Small Arms and Transnational Crimes etc.
Dr. Benuka Ferdousi
Senior Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
Ph.D, 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
- MSS in International Relations (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)
- BSS in International Relations (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Research Interest
- Security Studies,
- Militancy and Extremism.
Md. Jahan Shoieb
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- MA in International Relations, Monash University (Melbourne, Australia)
- MSS in International Relations, University of Dhaka (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
- BSS in International Relations, University of Dhaka (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Research Interest
- Global Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
- International Migration and Refugees
- Climate Change
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 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
o Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Development, Uppsala University, Sweden
o Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Disaster Management, Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IMDVS), University of Dhaka
o Master of Social Sciences (MSS) in Political Science, University of Dhaka
o Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) in Political Science, University of Dhaka
Research Interest
- Transboundary Water Cooperation;
- Water Politics
Moutusi Islam
Research Fellow
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
- Maritime Security
- Blue Economy
- Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
Shanjida Shahab Uddin
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- MSc in Globalization and Development, University of Antwerp
- MSS in International Relations, University of Dhaka
- BSS in International Relations, University of Dhaka
Research Interest
- Connectivity Initiatives
- Regional Cooperation
- Globalization
Lam-ya Mostaque
Research Fellow
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- M.S.S. In International Relations, University of Dhaka
- B.S.S in Internationals Relations, University of Dhaka
Research Interest
- Energy Security and Politics
- Foreign policy of Developing States and Rising powers
- Environment and Climate Change
- Ocean policies
Ayesha Binte Towhid
Research Fellow
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
- Geopolitics of Indo-Pacific
- US-China strategic competition
- Conflicts in the digital age
- Violent extremism, radicalization and counter-terrorism
- Selected issues of Bangladesh’s national security
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
Muhammad Mazedul Haque
Research Officer
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Education
- MSS in Peace and Conflict Studies (University of Dhaka)
- BSS in Peace and Conflict Studies (University of Dhaka)
Research Interest
- Peace processes and peace operations.
- Conflict management and resolution
- Refugee and migration
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Nur Ahmed
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
- International Security
- Strategic Studies
- Maritime Security
- Geopolitics
- Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis