Our Team

Driven by Experience. United by Purpose.

Introduction

At ICHD, we believe knowledge is a powerful tool for creating lasting social change. Over the years, we’ve developed a wide range of research publications, training materials, policy papers, and child-friendly resources to support educators, parents, policymakers, and child development practitioners.

Founding Members

Dr. Manzoor Ahmed

Founder & Education Pioneer
A visionary leader in Bangladesh’s education sector, Dr. Ahmed has dedicated his career to promoting child rights, quality education, and social equity both nationally and globally.

Ms. Mahmuda Akhter

Executive Director | Early Childhood Development Specialist
A renowned ECD expert in Bangladesh and beyond, Ms. Akhter leads ICHD’s strategic direction, program development, and capacity-building initiatives.

Dr. Ananya Raihan

Founder Member and Director
A visionary leader in ICT for development, dedicated to expanding access to information, social equity, and rural empowerment through innovation and research in Bangladesh and beyond.

Mr. Taku Furukawa

Founder Member and Director
A passionate entrepreneur dedicated to improving child and human development through innovative business solutions, combining decades of experience in finance, technology, and sustainable development.

Advisory Board Members

Dr. Cassie Landers

Professor, Columbia University, USA

Dr. Faith Lamb-Parker

Senior Research Scientist, Bank Street College of Education, USA

Dr. Indrani Talagala

Former Head, Early Childhood & Primary Education, Open University of Sri Lanka

Ms. Janet Jamieson

Former Chair, Community Services, Red River College, Canada

Dr. Syed Fazley Hossain

Former Associate Professor in Jahangir Nagar University

Dr. Nafeesur Rahman

Disability & Development Consultant

Affiliated Professionals

Dr. Happy Kumar Das

Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of Rajshahi

G.M. Rakibul Islam

Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Administration, NSTU

Md. Shahriar Shafique

Instructor (General), Primary Teachers’ Training Institute, Directorate of Primary Education

Dr. M. Tariq Ahsan

Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka

Iqbal Hossain

Education Specialist, UNICEF Bangladesh

Golam Kibria

Education Specialist, EDUCO Bangladesh

Nazneen Akhter Ahmed

Founder & Principal, Little Wonders Play & Learn

Shamima Yasmin

ECD Specialist, Freelancer

Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Jewel

Education Officer, Directorate of Primary Education

Mahfuza Khanam Juthi

Technical Officer, Shurovi

Sultana Kaniz Fatema

Executive Director, Soft Shadow

Shahnaz Parvin Daisy

Associate Coordinator, Village Education Resource Center

Nilufa Nazneen

Upazilla Project Manager, Integrated Community Development Project, CHTDB

Jyotirmoy Chakma

Upazilla Project Manager, Integrated Community Development Project, CHTDB

A.T.M. Md. Shoeb Chowdhury

Program Officer, Integrated Community Development Project, CHTDB

Jasim Uddin

Program Officer, Integrated Community Development Project, CHTDB

Shamima Ferdous Tanny

Team Leader- Inclusive Education in Emergency, Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Sabiha Rahman Jeetu

CEO, Idea Dome Consultancy(DPE)

Md. Jaman Uddin Khan Raj

Senior Web Application Developer

Interested in
Joining Our Team?

At ICHD, we believe meaningful change starts with passionate people. If you’re committed to improving the lives of children and families, we welcome you to become part of our growing network of professionals, educators, and researchers.