Dr. Atiur Rahman
Chairperson

Dr. Atiur Rahman is serving as a Chairperson of Unnayan Shamannay, Dhaka. He served as the Governor of Central Bank of Bangladesh during the period of May 2009-March 2016. He occupied different positions in eminent research and academic institutions. The defining feature of Dr. Rahman’s tenure as a Governor was his decisive drive reorienting the institutional objectives and ethos to support a pro-poor, inclusive and sustainable development model through his flagship initiatives of financial inclusion and environmentally benign green banking.

Dr. Atiur Rahman, Chair

He is a renowned economist and expert on contemporary economic affairs of Bangladesh. He is an Emeritus Fellow at Unnayan Shamannay.  

Dr. A. K. Enamul Haque

Emeritus Fellow

He is a sociologist, researcher and part-time faculty member. He studied Sociology from Chittagong University, Bangladesh and Development Studies from the University of Wales, Swansea, United Kingdom.

Khandaker Shakhawat Ali

Emeritus Fellow

He is an expert in the areas of baseline studies, Mid-term evaluation, Impact Assessment, Quantitative Analysis, qualitative tool development and study designing.

Abdullah Nadvi

Director Research

He has expertise in the areas of analysing quantitative data. His strength is in the areas of financial sector, national budget, trade and regional connectivity issues.

Robart Shuvro Guda

Lead Economist

He is experienced in project management and field coordination for more than twenty years. He was involved in project management and coordination in many studies.

Md. Waliul Islam

Director

He is experienced in project management and field coordination for more than twenty years. He was involved in project management and coordination in many studies.

Shaheen Ul Alam

Head of Programs

He is engaged in article writings in national dailies and experienced in project management for more than fifteen years.

Md. Zahidur Rahman

Senior Program Coordinator

He analyze governments, political ideas, policies, political trends, and foreign relations. As well as he is an expert in facilitating training and material development, program implementation, mobilization, public relation and media communication.

Dr. Md. Mahabub Hasan

Senior Political Analyst

He is expert in facilitating training, organising dissemination program, mobilisation, and communication.

Masudul Hasan

Research Associate

He is expert in facilitating training, organising dissemination program, mobilisation, and communication.

Byezid Limon

Research Associate

Aspiring development and research professional with 9 years of experience in the field. Proven ability to conduct research, and manage projects. Passionate about making a difference in the world through innovation.

Shahnaj Hira

Research Associate

She is quite enthusiast in research and development sector. She posses excellent communication skills, analytical thinking ability and hardworking capability.

Toumik Akter Snaha

Research Officer

He, is a Research Enthusiast, Critical Inquirer and Development Reviewer regarding Socio-economy of Bangladesh. He is involved in macroeconomic research, policy analysis and critical survey across the development sector.

Minhazul Islam

Research Officer

He is enthusiastic about macroeconomic research and has experience formulating research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and research outputs.
Minhajul Hasan Papon

Research Officer

He prepares regular reports on expenses and office budgets. Maintain and update organization databases. And Update office policies as needed.

A.N.M Riyad

Admin Officer

He overseeing the accounting department, developing financial strategies, making investment decisions, helping company leadership with strategic planning, and making sure the company complies with financial regulations.

Biplob Kumer Sarker

Chief Accountant

She responsible for greeting and welcoming guests, receiving and delivering all incoming and outgoing mail and packages, answering all calls and directing as needed, scheduling meetings, and coordinating office activities.

Shyma Shadia

Front Desk Officer