Research Fellows

Kazi Sameeo Sheesh
Senior Research Fellow

Mr. Kazi Sameeo Sheesh graduated in Economics from the Dhaka University. Then, he persuaded post graduation in Development Studies, International Education, and Educational Research and Evaluation from BRAC University, George Washington University and the University of Sussex respectively. He is passionate in the field of education for peace. He has experience of working in Bangladesh, USA, UK, Singapore and Thailand. His erudite repute is already flamboyant among his students, colleagues and supervisors for his sincerity, creativity and candour.

He is affianced with social and cultural activities and study circles. To add, he has a prodigious knack for creative writing and delivering presentations in seminars/workshops. Already he is the author of five published books and a number of journal articles. He sometimes works as a film director also.

  1. A Galtungian Interpretation on the Madrasa Graduates’ Phenomenon on Violence, published in Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Vol.34, No.1, June 2018, pp.513-524, ISSN 2227-3182)
  2. The Nexus of Armed Conflicts and Education for All published in BPDM Journal of Research, Vol.1, No,.1, January 2013, ISSN 2225-9767
  3. Perspectives of students and parents about mainstreaming education for children with special needs in Bangladesh published in the Asian Journal of Inclusive Education Vol. 1, No. 1, December 2012, 17-30, ISSN 2304-1188
  4. Teacher’s Quality and Teacher Education at Primary Education Sub-Sector in Bangladesh published in the BRAC University Journal, Vol.5, No.1, 2008, ISSN:1811-3079
  5. Book Review: Encyclopedia of Education(in Bangla) published in the Shikhashamoyiki, the Journal of UNESCO-Dhaka and Bangladesh Forum for Educational Development (BAFED),Vol.,No.1. 2005 (Co-author).
  1. Religious Conflict, Social Movement and New Media- Work under a fellowship with Centre for Genocide Studies-Square Fellowship Program, 2015
  2. Religious Conflict and Social Movement- Work under a fellowship with National University of Singapore, 2014
  3. Development of An Academic Aptitude Test to Identify Students with Outstanding Academic Potential – A research project of the assessment group of the Institute of Educational Development, BRAC University, April 2008
  4. Strategies of low-income group for promoting a better standard of living for their next generation- A research project on poverty alleviation funded by Research Initiative Bangladesh (RIB), on August 2005.
  5. Coping Strategies for the hardcore poor & Expectation of Better Standard of Living for the Next Generation (Part I)- A research project on poverty alleviation funded by Grameen Trust, on April 2001.
  1. ‘Environmental Performance and Economic Growth: Evidences from Selected South Asian Countries’- A paper presented in the International Multi Disciplinary Conference on Sustainable Development, organized by Australian Institute for Sustainable Development, January 22-23, 2016, Dhaka.
  2. Perceptions about peace and conflict: Insights from Madrasa graduates based in Dhaka City, Bangladesh- A paper presented in the AMAN assembly at The Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuala Lumpur on June 5, 2015
  3. The Nexus of Armed Conflicts and Education for All- A paper presented in the Doctoral conference at the University of Sussex University on June 27, 2013
  4. Perceptions about peace and conflict: Insights from Madrasa graduates based in Dhaka City, Bangladesh – A paper presented on Young Scholar’s Conference on Asian Studies in Globalized World, at Chulalongkorn Univesity, Bangkok, March 5-6, 2013
  5. Perceptions of Madrasa Graduates in Dhaka city about peace and conflict A paper presented in the Doctoral conference at the University of Sussex University on June 30, 2012
  6. Perspectives of students and parents about mainstreaming education for children with special needs in Bangladesh A paper presented at the Asian Conference on Inclusive Education, Dhaka on February 15,2013
  7. Literacy program of BRAC –A presentation for the South Asian Conference for Literacy organized by International Rotary Club, at Kathmundu, March1-3, 201
  8. Budget Allocation and Human Development in Bangladesh- A paper presented in the seminar at the North South University organized by Young Economist Forum of North South University, 2003
  9. Issues in Gas Export in Bangladesh (in Bangla) -A keynote paper presented in the seminar on the issue of gas export organized by the Economics Department of Dhaka University, on 24 November, 2001
  • Iraq War: Devil’s Gain, People’s Pain – published in web site: www.matamat.com, March 22, 2003
  • Growth, Inequality and Poverty Reduction Trade-off – published in web site: www.matamat.com , on May 29, 2003
  • Low-income level group and expectation of better standard of living for the next generation: A case study on different professionals -published in web site: www.muktomona.com (2003)
  • The Definition of Poverty: Women’s Perspective -published in web site: www.matamat.com , on December 6, 2003
  • The Relationship between Education Index and GDP Index -published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2009)
  • Educational Achievement of Bangladesh in the South Asian Context- published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2009)
  • Non-Formal Education for Achieving Adult Literacy in the E-9 Countries- published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2009)
  • Competency Based Primary Education Curriculum for Qualitative Outcome- published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2009)
  • Educational Crisis in Bangladesh-published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2009)
  • The Economics of School Drop-Outs- published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2009)
  • The Relationship between the Ratio of the Education and Military Expenditure with the Per Capita GDP: A Comparative Study among the South, South East and East Asian Countries- published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2009)
  • Teacher Education in Brazil- published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2010)
  • Language and Numeric Foundation Development: Is the Brigadista of Cuba Adaptable in Bangladesh?- published in web site: www.bdeduarticle.com (2011)
  • Anondo Niketon (in Bangla), a book on dream school, published by the Janatik in 2001.
  • Drho Jatonar Golpo (in Bangla), a collection of short stories, published by Janatik in 2008.
  • Vabnar Velay (in Bangla),a book for the young children about the history of thought, published by Prokriti 2011.
  • Megher Satrhe Kotha (in Bangla), a book for the early grade students, published by Room to Read Bangladesh, 2011.
  • Peae Education vs War: A Critical Analysis, published by International Institute of Peace and Development Studies, Thailand, 2017.
  • Poster (1996): Co-director, a workshop production organized by Bangladesh Short Film Forum, based on a short story by late Zahir Raihan.
  • Democracy and Parliament (1998): Co-director, a documentary funded by Gono Shahjyo Shongstha (An NGO).
  • Dream (1999): Director, a theme that is based on the romanticism that dwells in the children’s mind.
  • Marx Capital Made Essay, Co-director, a lecture on Marx lesson on Capital.
Towhidul Hasan Nitol

Towhidul Hasan Nitol
Research Fellow

Towhidul Hasan Nitol is a Research Fellow at the Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences (CARASS), University of Dhaka. Before Joining Dhaka University he was a senior lecturer in the department of Journalism and Media Studies, Stamford University Bangladesh. He completed his BSS and MSS in Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Dhaka. Mr.Nitol served as a journalist at ATN Bangla, the first satellite television in Bangladesh and also served as a President of Dhaka University Journalists Association (DUJA). His articles have been published in National and International journals. He also attended several conferences home and abroad. His research interests include New Media, Culture, Political Communication and Education.