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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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COVID-19 Pandemic and Child Protection: Health or Humanitarian Crisis?
Webinar with Dr. Faraha Nawaz on COVID-19 and child protection — 4 October 2020, 4:00 pm BST.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health
Webinar with Dr. Swati Chawla on youth mental health during COVID-19 — 26 July 2020, 4:30 pm BST.
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Gender and Development Fundamentals
Webinar with Mr. Cyrus O. Ogorida on gender and development fundamentals — 19 July 2020, 4:30 pm BST.
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Globalization and Youths in South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
Webinar with Professor Dr. Vivek Kumar on globalization and youths in South Asia — 12 July 2020, 4:30 pm BST.
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Research Methods Workshop 2026
A hands-on workshop on research design, evidence, and academic writing for early-career scholars — registration open.
Executive Director
2025-2026
Director
2016-2017
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Founding leadership
Recognised for establishing and sustaining BK School of Research as an independent research institute.
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