Md. Abu Shahen

Md. Abu Shahen is performing his duties as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Bangladesh Research Institute for Development (BRID). He directly reports his duties and responsibilities to the chairman of the institute. Mr. Shahen is the son of Md. Polan Mia and Hazera Begum, who were born on October 23, 1991, in the Nilphamari district of the Rangpur division. In 2006 and 2008, he passed his Dakhil and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations from the Madrasah and Rajshahi Education Board with distinctions, respectively. He also earned a Bachelor of Social Science [B.S.S. (Hons.)] in Social Work from the University of Rajshahi in 2012. After completing a B.S.S. (Hons.) degree, he enrolled as a Master of Social Science (M.S.S.) student in the same department in 2013 at the University of Rajshahi during the 2012–2013 sessions and obtained the degree. Mr. Shahen completed his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree from the Public Administration Department under the University of Rajshahi. Mr. Shahen was awarded an MPhil Fellowship provided by the Public Administration Department at the University of Rajshahi through the EQPTR subproject organised by the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh, managed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, and funded by the IDA-World Bank for the period of 1 July 2014–30 June 2017. Mr. Shahen presented several papers at international conferences. In addition, Mr. Shahen participated in numerous national workshops and seminars. Mr. Shahen conducted many academic and non-academic original research projects. Mr. Shahen published several papers (reviews and original research) in the referred international journals. Now, Mr. Shahen has been pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in the Department of Social Work of the University of Rajshahi. Mr. Shahen collaborated with professors at many Bangladeshi public universities to conduct original research and institutional developmental activities. Mr. Shahen has performed various tasks and activities related to research and assessment, including field surveys, evaluative studies, need assessment studies, case studies, impact studies, and so on. Simultaneously, Mr. Shahen has written a number of dissertations and reports. Mr. Shahen has prepared many international conference papers and proceedings for the university’s national domain. Mr. Shahen has carried out numerous innovative research and studies within the development field. Before joining the Bangladesh Research Institute for Development (BRID), Mr. Shahen worked as a research associate with the Eco-Social Development Organisation (ESDO), a reputed national development organisation in Bangladesh. Mr. Shahen’s prioritized areas of interest are as follows: climate change, rural development, urban problems including poverty and health, child labor and vulnerability, globalization and culture, disability, social development, rural and urban public health and challenges, socio-economic problems, empowerment, gender-based violence, policy and advocacy research.