BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

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 


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    Security and Security Ethnic Politics of Myanmar
    o    Rohingya Crisis
    o    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


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


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

    • 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

    • National and Transnational Security Threats
    • Radicalization, Violent Extremism and Militancy
    • Terrorist Financing and Financial Crime
    • Transnational Organized Crime
    • Conventional and Artificial Intelligence (AI); Digital Offence
    • Violence, Gender Based Violence and Violence against Marginalized Communities


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


Farzana Fatima
Research Officer
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)

Education

    o    MSS in International Relations (Bangladesh University of Professionals)
    o    BSS (Hons.) in International Relations (Bangladesh University of Professionals)

Research Interest

    o    Terrorism, Counterterrorism and Global Security 
    o    South Asian Affairs 
    o    Global and Regional Politics in South Asia 
    o    Geo-political competition and Regional Security Complex 
    o    UN Peace Support Operations
     


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


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