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Institutional leadership of BK School of Research.
Bezon Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rabindra University, Bangladesh. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from the University of Rajshahi and began his career at Varendra University. Recently, he has joined as an adjunct research fellow at the Bangladesh Institute of Social Research. In 2015, he founded the BK School of Research, which has since evolved into an internationally recognized, youth-led research platform, engaging over 320 young research enthusiasts in advancing society through evidence-based research. Mr. Kumar has authored 30 scholarly articles and book chapters published in high-impact journals and books. He has also presented his research and delivered invited talks at many international conferences across the UK, UAE, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. His research interests encompass climate change, migration and refugees, health, and well-being. In recognition of his contributions to youth-led research and development, he has received two prestigious national awards, including the Rising Youth Award 2023. He has also secured six competitive research grants from national and international agencies, including GIZ. In addition, Mr. Kumar is a regular reviewer of several reputed journals such as Heliyon, Journal of International Migration and Integration, Journal of Social and Economic Development, and Frontiers in Public Health and an editorial board member for the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Knowledge.
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Amit Das is a dedicated researcher and leader specializing in academic communication, media dynamics, environment, sustainable marketing, and SDGs. He has completed his Bachelor in Business Administration from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Now he is serving as Head of Media, Communications & Public Affairs at BK School of Research. An alumnus of the Aspire Leaders Program by the Aspire Institute (Harvard University), he combines strong organizational leadership with rigorous analytical expertise to drive impactful research initiatives. His scholarly portfolio includes peer-reviewed publications and paper presentations at international conferences, examining how media, strategic communication, and language influence consumer decision-making and sustainable development. Amit has spearheaded academic wings, led communication initiatives, and contributed as an active research assistant on projects funded by prestigious national bodies. Possessing expertise in qualitative and quantitative software tools including SPSS, SmartPLS, Stata, and NVivo. Driven by a passion for interdisciplinary media and strategic research, he continues to foster academic collaboration, lead developmental programs, and advance evidence-based solutions.
Ratul Saha Roy, a Computer Science and Engineering graduate at Metropolitan University, Bangladesh. Alongside working as a Junior Software Developer at Kode By Kraft, he is currently serving as the Head of Technology & Digital Systems at BK School of Research.
Dyuti Rani is an emerging researcher and youth leader with interdisciplinary research interests in human resource management, climate change, environmental sustainability, mental health, and well-being. Alongside her graduation, she has actively engaged in professional training, workshops, and specialized courses conducted by reputed national and international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). She has also contributed to scholarly research through publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her research emphasizes generating evidence-based insights for contemporary social and organizational challenges. Passionate about interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange, Dyuti actively contributes to academic collaboration, youth development initiatives, and research-oriented programs. She aspires to advance impactful research and foster innovative, evidence-based approaches that contribute to sustainable human and organizational development.
Scholars recognised for distinguished research.
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Dr. Emilia Alaverdov is a Professor at the Faculty of Law and International Relations, Georgian Technical University, Georgia, and serves as a Distinguished Research Fellow at BK School of Research. She also serves as Head of the International Relations Department at David Aghmashenebeli University of Georgia and is the Founder and Head of the Multicultural Group. She is an accomplished scholar in political science and international relations, with interdisciplinary research interests spanning migration, religion, religious tourism, European studies, Russian studies, and contemporary international affairs. Dr. Alaverdov holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Politics from the Diplomatic Academy of Georgia. Her academic career reflects extensive engagement in research, scholarly publishing, international conferences, and cross-border academic collaboration. She has authored more than 30 scientific articles, book chapters, and academic books and has participated in over 50 international scientific conferences, along with numerous Erasmus+ academic initiatives.
Experienced researchers who lead studies and mentor associates.
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I'm Dr Susmita Dey Pinky, a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research (BKSR), where I began as a Research Assistant in 2020. I am a Chittagong Medical College graduate who previously worked as a research fellow at icddr,b and now train in Internal Medicine in the United Kingdom, with MRCP (London) degree and a PGCert in Clinical Education.
Dipak Tharu is a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research. He is Co-founder and Research Manager at Young Professional Development Nepal. Professionally, he has developed a rigorous understanding and expertise in project design, management, implementation, and advocacy, and has collaborated on several projects with national and international organizations. Academically, Mr. Tharu is a PhD Researcher at the Institute of Social Research and Cultural Studies, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, and holds a Master’s degree in Political Science, Anthropology, and English Literature from Tribhuvan University.
Dr Atman Shah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at St Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Ahmedabad, India. He has been involved at BK School of Research since 2020 and now serving as a Senior Research Associate. He completed his doctoral studies in economics and has built an active academic profile centered on teaching, developmental socio-economic inquiry, and data literacy. His primary research area is development economics and field-based socio-economic studies. A dedicated trainer in quantitative research methodologies, Dr Shah has conducted over 50 national and international workshops on data analysis using various statistical software packages. He is the author of two notable academic texts: Data Analysis Using SPSS (published by Macmillan) and Introduction to Mathematical Economics (published by PHI Learning under its Eastern Economy Editions).
R. P. Gajurel is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Tribhuvan University (Ratna Rajyalaxmi Campus), Nepal, and works in areas of development economics, monetary economics, macroeconomics, and international economics. He has been teaching many subjects, including macroeconomics, general equilibrium and welfare economics, monetary economics, financial economics, international economics, and energy economics. His wide-ranging research explores Nepal's economic landscape, including public expenditure, fiscal policy, financial development, remittances, human capital, and poverty. He uses sophisticated econometric techniques such as ARDL, GARCH, wavelet estimation, machine learning, and Markov regime switching to provide empirically grounded insights.
Dr. Goni ZOUGOURI is an economist and researcher specializing in development and agriculture economics. He holds a PhD in Economics, with a focus on Development and Agricultural Economics, from Thomas Sankara University, Burkina Faso, awarded in 2025. His research interests include gender inequalities in land ownership, access to credit, household food security, agricultural production, agricultural innovation, and natural resource management. He has expertise in applied econometrics, impact evaluation, survey design, and data analysis using Stata, SPSS, and KoboToolbox. He is a member of the ERD-CEDRES Burkina Faso research group. He also has experience in university teaching, research consultancy, and development projects.
Rawnaq Ara Parvin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Varendra University, Bangladesh, and a PhD Fellow at the University of Rajshahi, supported by the University Grants Commission (UGC) PhD Scholarship Programme. Her research interests include consumer behaviour, digital society, gender, public health, migration, climate change, and sustainable development. She has published peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and serves on journal editorial boards and as a reviewer. Her academic experience includes keynote and invited lectures, funded research, and national and international collaborations. She also serves as a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research. Her work addresses contemporary social issues through interdisciplinary sociological research.
Dr. Bandana Jain is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Management, Degree Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, where she teaches and researches in management studies. Her primary research interests lie in women's empowerment, entrepreneurship, and business ethics. Dr. Jain actively engages with both academic and development-focused communities in Nepal. Her research bridges the gap between financial inclusion and gender empowerment and the intersections of business, ethics, and social change through her research and teaching.
Dr. Debalina Saha is currently Assistant Professor at Amity School of Economics, Amity University Kolkata. She has done PhD in Energy Economics from the University of Calcutta. Recently she has joined as a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research. She is currently working on renewable energy. She has research publications in international journals on energy sector reforms, renewable energy and environment. She has authored a book on environmental economics titled Handbook of Environmental Economics, from Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Dr. Nibedita Roy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Jagannath University, Dhaka, where she has been serving since February 2013. She earned her PhD in Political Science from the University of Burdwan, India, in 2022 as an ICCR PhD Scholar under the Bangladesh Scholarship Scheme, and her MPhil, MSS, and BSS (Honours) degrees in Political Science from the University of Dhaka. Recently she has joined as a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research. Her research interests include globalization, political ideologies, international politics, global governance, identity politics, communalism, education policy, student politics, human rights, and social exclusion. She has published in national and international journals and contributed to academic books and edited volumes. Her research engages with contemporary political and socio-economic issues in Bangladesh and beyond.
Dr. Firdous Ahmad Malik is an accomplished economist, academic, researcher, and international keynote speaker. He serves as Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of the People and is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Amity University Dubai alongside a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Economics from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Kashmir.
Researchers carrying out studies with the team.
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Shams Al Galib is an educational researcher, currently serving as a Research Associate for the HEAT Project at the Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Rajshahi. He completed both his B.Ed and M.Ed degrees in Psychology & Special Education from the same institute, achieving 1st merit position in both programs. His core expertise spans inclusive education, educational psychology, early childhood development, and curriculum evaluation. He has worked on multiple projects commissioned by organizations such as UNICEF, Save the Children, and BRAC. A scholar with international peer-reviewed journal publications, he is affiliated with INEE, ARNEC, and the Bangladesh ECD Network (BEN).
Pasan Wijayawardhana is a Sri Lankan academic, economist, and policy researcher currently serving as a Lecturer in Business Economics at the University of Colombo, and Research Associate at BK School of Research. He holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Business Economics and a Master of Development Studies, and graduated with First Class Honors as the Best Student Gold Medalist, reflecting his strong academic excellence from early stages.
Researchers supporting fieldwork, analysis, and publication.
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