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Md. Ashif Hasan Razu is a distinguished Anthropologist and Lecturer at the Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB). He is currently pursuing an MPhil at Rajshahi University, focusing on agromarkets, Agriculture, and Technology, further expanding his expertise in these critical areas. Razu holds an M.S.S and a B.S.S in Anthropology from the University of Rajshahi, where he secured the first position. His research spans modern agricultural technologies, health impacts of commercial tobacco environments, and childhood illness management in Bangladesh.

He has collaborated with organizations like Save the Children and ICDDR, B, enhancing his research skills. Razu’s work has earned him multiple awards, including recognition from the University Grants Commission. His research has been published in respected journals, and he has presented at national seminars and conferences.

In addition to his academic accomplishments, Razu is committed to social development. He has volunteered with UN Women and the Bidyanando Foundation, demonstrating leadership in various initiatives. Razu’s research interests include climate change, public health, agriculture, and development, reflecting his dedication to addressing contemporary global challenges.

Academic Qualifications:

M.S.S in Anthropology  2020, Completed M.S.S from the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Result: CGPA 3.64 (First Position)

B.S.S  in Anthropology  2019, Completed B.S.S (Hons.) from the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Result: CGPA 3.62 (First Position)

Awards and Achievement

  1. Excellent Performance Award 2016-20, (University Scholarships), University of Rajshahi.
  2. Excellent Performance Award 2020 (Scholarships), University Grants Commission (UGC)
  3. Best Feature Writer Award-2020 (University Category), Daily Jaijaidin, a National Bengali Daily.

Research Experience

B.S.S Monograph  

One-year research work on agriculture and modern agricultural technology entitled, “Impacts of Modern Agricultural Technologies in Rural Agriculture: Exploring the Range of Local Knowledge in Their Current Agricultural System” under B.S.S program of the Department of Anthropology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

M.S.S Thesis

One-year research work on tobacco and health area entitled, “An Anthropological Study on Commercial Tobacco, Environment and Health at Shailkupa Upazila” as part of M.S.S. thesis under the Department of Anthropology, University of Rajshahi.

Research Assistant

  1. “Endline Study on Choice Voice and Promise, an Innovation Project of Save the Children’s Sponsorship Program in Barishal, Bangladesh.” Conducting by Save the Children – Bangladesh. (Duration: 5 April 2023 to 25 December 2023).
  2. “Endline Study on Community-led Participatory Social Inequality Analysis Tool (PSIAT), an Innovation Project of Save the Children’s Sponsorship Program in Gaibandha, Bangladesh.” Conducting by Save the Children – Bangladesh. (Duration: 2 December 2022 to March 2023).
  3. “A Qualitative Study to Assess Barriers and Enablers for Implementing Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) in Bangladesh.” Conducted by Save the Children – Bangladesh. (Duration: 1 April 2022 to 31 May 2022).
  4. Transcripts writer at ICDDR, B from February 2022-December 2023.
  5. Worked at Beneficiary of SSNP Payments; such as Old Age Allowance, Widow Allowance and Disabilities Allowance under Access to Information (a2i, Prime Minister’s Office). (Duration: 10 March 2019- 25 March 2019)
  6. “Understanding the Key Drivers to Implementation of the WHO Recommendations for the Case Management of Childhood Pneumonia and Possible Serious Bacterial Infection with Amoxicillin Dispersible Tablets (DT) in Bangladesh funded.” (Duration: 10 May 2017 to April 2018).

 

Paper Presented in the Seminar

2020: “Occupational change and Mobility among Bagdi Community in  Chaklapara  of  Jhenidah  Sadar” (Presented in 6th National Seminar on Inclusive Development and Challenges in Bangladesh held on 25 January 2020 at ARTC, Rajshahi.).

Publications

1. Razu, M. A. H., & Jahan, R. (2023). Indigenous disparities and inclusive development: A case study of the Bagdi community in Jhenaidah District, Bangladesh. Man and Culture, 7(1), 52-72.

2. Akhter, S., & Razu, M. A. H. (2024). Ibn Khaldun and Auguste Comte: A comparative analysis of the founding figures of sociology. International Journal of Social Science and Education Research Studies, 4(8), 911-918. https://doi.org/10.55677/ijssers/V04I8Y2024-10

Research Interest

Climate Change,Public Health, Agriculture and Food, Development.

Participation in the Conferences/ Symposium/Seminar/Workshop/Lecturer series

  1. National Seminar on Inclusive Development and Challenges in Bangladesh held on 25 January 2020 at ARTC, Rajshahi.
  2. National Seminar on Change, Continuity and the Marginals in Bangladesh. Held on 05-06 January, 2018. ARTC, Rajshahi.
  3. Barinda Youth Conference-2017. Held on 7th December, 2017. Shilpokala Academy, Rajshahi.
  4. National seminar on Diversity, Culture and Politics of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh held on 22-23 January 2016, organized by ISRAA and Department of Anthropology. Rajshahi University.
  5. International Conference on Anthropology, Adaptation and Resilience in Climate Change Regime held on 22-23 October 2016 at Dhaka University Senate Building.
  6. Building Institutional Capacity of Selected Universities to Prevent Violence against Women held on 25-26 October 2016 at Central Cafeteria of University of Rajshahi.

Co-curricular Activities

  1. Founding General Secretary of Secondary and Intermediate Level Students Welfare Association (SILSWA), RU Chapter.
  2. Former Vice-President of Rajshahi University Press Club (January 2019- February 2020).
  3. Member of Business Studies Faculty Debating Forum.
  4. Volunteered at 1 Taka Meal Project of Bidyanando Foundation (January 2017 - May 2019).
  5. Volunteer at UN Women (Say No to Sexual Harassment Projects), RU Chapter (June 2015 - July 2016).
  6. Joint Secretary of Jhenaidah District Association, RU.
  7. Organizer and host of various events including Annual Picnic, Fresher’s Reception, Farewell Program of the department and different organizations.