MD. ZARIF RAHMAN

Skilled researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in social research. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge from 4.5 years of experience in research.

Program Manager (June, 2019- Continuing)

Name of Organization: Right to Peace

Address: KJH Mansion, 83 Laboratory Road, Dhaka 1205

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervising and Coordinating organization’s research activities, awareness raising events, Humanitarian Support events, Skill Development Courses, and Capacity Building Workshops
• Daily program management throughout the project life cycle
• Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress
• Managing stakeholders' communication
• Managing Partnership and collaboration

List of Implemented/Ongoing Projects

• Project Name: Building Peace and Social Cohesion through a Sensible Response towards Covid19 under AHA! Awareness with Human Action Project (Funded by European Union). (January 2021- December 2021). Key Activities: i) Research; ii) Media Literacy Workshops, iii) Interfaith Dialogue iv) Workshop on Mental Health 5) Online Campaign including awareness raising on shadow pandemic, social cohesion, misinformation and hate speech.
• Project Name: Swabolomby Bangladesh. Name of Institution: Right to Peace. (April 2021- Present).
• Project Name: Ramadan Peace Campaign (Sobar Jonno Iftar) (May 2020- Present).
• Project Name: R2P Cloth Distribution Campaign (January 2020 - Present).
• Project Name: Dengue Mukto Dhaka Chai. Name of Institution: Right to Peace. (March 2020 - Present)
• Project Name: SkillsPro (January 2020 - Present)

Number of Published Journal Articles: 6

• Fatalistic Views and the Impact on Combating COVID-19: Bangladesh Context (Co-author). Journal Name: Middle Eastern Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences (Peer Reviewed Journal). Volume-2; Issue No: 4. Doi: https://doi.org/10.47631/mejress.v2i4.358. Published by Baynoon Centre for Studies and Development (BCSD).

• Effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in rural area of Bangladesh: a study on village shalish system of Madhukhali Upazilla (Single Author). Journal Name: Sociology International Journal (Peer Reviewed Journal). Volume-6; Issue No: 3. Doi: 10.15406/sij.2022.06.00271.Available at: https://medcraveonline.com/SIJ/SIJ-06-00271.pdf Published by: MedCrave Group Kft, Budapest, Hungary.

• Understanding the Relationship between Bangladesh and India: Bangladesh Perspective (Co-author). Journal Name: SAYPPS JOURNAL. Volume-1; Issue No: 3; June 2021. ISSN: 2226-857X. Language: English. Published by South Asia Youth for Peace and Prosperity Society.

• Socio-Economic Situation of Former Enclaves of Bangladesh: A Study on Dasiar Chhara Enclave (Co-author). Journal Name: Journal of Sociology (Peer Reviewed Journal). Volume-1; Issue No: 3; September 2018. ISSN: 2523-9643. Language: Bangla. Published by Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.

• Student Uprising against Authoritarian Regime in Bangladesh (1982-1990): An Analysis in the Lights of Theories of Social Movement (Co-author). Journal Name: Journal of Political Science (Peer Reviewed Journal). Volume-1; Issue No: 1; September 2018. ISSN: 2523-0220. Language: English. Published by Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.

• Probable Risk of Earthquake in Bangladesh and Relevant Governmental Initiatives in Bangladesh (Co-author). Journal Name: Journal of Disaster Management (Peer Reviewed Journal). Volume-1; Issue No: 1; March 2018. ISSN: 2523-0514. Language: Bangla. Published by Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.

Number of Conference Papers/Presentations: 4

• Impact of Teacher-Student Communication on “High-Risk Dropout” Secondary Level Students in Bangladesh. Presented at: National Conference on Fostering C4D Research to Achieve Results for Children. Organized By: UNICEF in collaboration with Ohio State University of USA and University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Place: Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka. Date: 25 April 2019
• Re-examine The Rohingya Crisis- An Outcome of Protracted Conflict in The Rakhine State. Presented at: International Conference on “Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions”. Organized By: North-South University, Bangladesh and UNHCR. Place: North South University, Dhaka. Date: 27-28 July 2019
• Evaluating The Livelihood Status of Senior Citizen in Bangladesh. Presented at: 4th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 2020. Organized By: Institute of Development Studies and Sustainability, United International University. Place: United International University, Dhaka. Date: 18 February 2020
• Fatalistic Views and Its Impact on Combating COVID-19: Bangladesh Context (Co-Authored). Presented at: International Symposium on “Resilience & Disaster: The Global South During COVID-19. Organized by: RE:LOCATIONS Journal. Date: November 19- 26, 2020.

Editorial Works: 1

• Associate Editor- Right to Peace E-Bulletin. Available at: https://right2peace.org/publications-and-resources/#E-bulletin

Number of Newspaper Articles: 2

• An inevitable outcome of unipolarity. Published in Dhaka Tribune. Date: October 4th, 2021. Link: https://archive.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2021/10/04/op-ed-an-inevitable-outcome-of-unipolarity?fbclid=IwAR0jsG_zZlsCG7f7Sk189rDEhgLHC6OGalNfa0V6YTKsyX1Mnrv-wQn4g1g
• Where are the roots of communalism? Published in Dhaka Tribune. Date: May 25, 2022. Link: https://www.dhakatribune.com/long-form/2022/05/25/where-are-the-roots-of-communalism

Number of Research blog Articles: 2

• The Vicious Cycle of Land Disputes in the Rural Areas of Bangladesh. Website: Radhamon Dhanpudi Institute. Link: https://radhamondhanpudiinstitute.com/the-vicious-cycle-of-land-disputes-in-the-rural-areas-of-bangladesh/
• Nuclear Security and Radioactive Waste Management: The Bangladesh Context. Website: Radhamon Dhanpudi Institute. Link: https://radhamondhanpudiinstitute.com/nuclear-security-and-radioactive-waste-management-the-bangladesh-context/

• Name of Institution: Right to Peace. Designation: President, Youth Forum (September 2021- Present)
• Name of Organization: Kolpojontro Foundation. Designation: Senior Executive. Role: Coordinator, Sonjeebonee- The Scholarship Program of Kolpojontro Foundation (September, 2020-Present).
• Name of Organization: Kolpojontro Foundation. Designation: Senior Executive. Position/Role: Project Manager, Project Probichaya (September, 2019-Present)
• Name of Institution: Jatiya Nirbachan Parjabekkhan Parishad (JANIPOP). Position: National Volunteer (September, 2016-September, 2018)
• Name of Organization: Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC). Position: National Cadet (Dhaka University Contingent- Army Wing). Cadet No. 17110104 (March 2017-March 2018)
• Name of Organization: Dhaka University Career Club. Position: General Member
• Name of Organization: Dhaka University Quiz Society. Position: General Member
• Name of Organization: Dhaka University Research Society. Position: General Member

Advance Course on Microsoft Excel- Skillhunt

• Reference: 01

Name: Dr. Saber Ahmed Chowdhury

Organization: Right to Peace

Designation: Honorary Chief Patron

E-Mail: saber.pacs@du.ac.bd

Relation: Professional

• Reference: 02

Name: Saifuddin Ahmed

Institute: Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Dhaka

Designation: Associate Professor & Chairman

Email: saifahmed.pacs@du.ac.bd

Relation: Academic