A PAPER FOR PROGRESS

19 Jun 2017 – 2 Jul 2017

INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST, A PAPER FOR PROGRESS – RESULTS

Best Entries

The top submissions, which have zealously addressed the needs of the Education sector from diverse perspectives
These candidates have been carefully chosen for an award of BDT 150,000 each

Abdullah Hasan Safir

A Civil Engineering undergraduate of BUET, in love with storytelling; founder of ‘Humans of BUET’

Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed

Studying towards a degree in Economics & IR at the University of Toronto. Contributor to The Daily Star on Education and Public Policy

Md. Saifullah

Specializing in Tourism & Hospitality Management in his BBA studies at Dhaka University; an observer seeking solace through the art of writing

Priontu Chowdhury

Assistant Teacher at Sunshine Grammar School & College, Chittagong. Founder of Paradox Physics School and an advocate of social entrepreneurship

Sophea Urbi Biswas

Pursuing A’ Levels study at SFX Greenherald School. A science enthusiast who loves to conduct new and out of the box experiments

Honorable Mentions

Commendable works of writing that stood out boldly from among 325 submissions, each representing a voice standing tall.

 

Afser Chowdhury

Studying for his Masters degree in Economics at the Government City College, Chittagong

Edwin & Zubaida

Both studying towards MPH degrees at the James P. Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University. Active members of Dolanan Pinter, an Indonesian rural education initiative

Mahinur Rahman Khan

Studying towards an MBBS degree at the Barind Medical College, Rajshahi. Interested in creative writing and music

Maliha Ahsan

Education Program Officer at Abinta Kabir Foundation. Former Teach For Bangladesh Fellow. A graduate of Sunbeams School & BRAC University

Md. Rafiqul Islam

Director at the Social Development Assocation, Comilla engaged in the improvement of educational services

Michael Caleb Earnest

Humanities & Basketball Teacher at the American International School, Dhaka. Studied in Mississippi and lived in Afghanistan and Uganda

Minhazul Abedin

An alumni of Dhaka University and an established debater. Fond of participating in competitions, both internationally and locally. Currently engaged in teaching

Mollika Hossain

Studying medicine in Florida and passionate about issues in mental health. An aspiring writer & social activist, seeking to create positive change through writing & advocacy

Nafisa Iqbal

Graduate of Ahsanullah University and currently studying Sustainability & The Urban Environment at the City University, New York

Saima Tasfia Roja

A recent A’ Level graduate, currently applying for higher studies in Mechanical Engineering. A bold voice in youth issues and board member of OTUS

Shaveena Anam

Bard College & SOAS London alumna, currently advocating for social change & human rights in Bangladesh through iProbono and BYLC

Sourav Akib Sarkar

A 16 year old ambivert with a pocket full of new age ideas for bringing about development. Currently busy with commencing A’ Levels study

JURY PANEL

Commendable works of writing that stood out boldly from among 325 submissions, each representing a voice standing tall.

 

Dr. Rubana Ahmed

Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics & Social Sciences, BRAC University

An alumna of Dhaka University with expertise in economic analysis, public policy, poverty alleviation, social protection & welfare and the role of non-profits

Professor Imran Rahman

Dean, Faculty of Business & Management at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh

An alumna of Dhaka University with expertise in economic analysis, public policy, poverty alleviation, social protection & welfare and the role of non-profits

Reefat Munmun

Head of the Bangla Language Institute at Independent University Bangladesh

A Fulbright scholar & alumna of Indiana University & BRAC University. Teaching Bangla as a foreign language & researching on therapeutic & multimodal teaching techniques using language & mental health connections

Professor Shamsad Mortuza

Head of the Department of English at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh

A Fulbright scholar & alumnus of Jahangirnagar University, Arizona University, UCLA and Birkbeck College London. Literature and poetry enthusiast; author of Barkode and I Spy

Professor Mynoddin Ahmed

Head of the Bangla Department, Dhaka City College & Lecturer of Bangla at Dhaka University

Alumni of Dhaka University, an enthusiast of culture, history & literature and an established art critic and curator. Visiting lecturer at universities across Bangladesh, including BUET and Pathshala