MD. ARIF HOSSAIN

Visiting Fellow | 2019 Cohort

Md. Arif Hossain, CEO and Executive Director of Farming Future Bangladesh is leading the project in close collaboration and supervision of the Cornell Alliance for Science. He is the former communications director of the Feed the Future South Asia Eggplant Improvement Partnership. He previously served as a senior specialist in outreach and communication for the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Mr. Hossain’s experience has encompassed international development organizations, human rights, civil society and community engagement, media and science communication in national and international arena. He is a 2015 Alliance for Science Global Leadership Fellow and remains a Visiting Fellow and Honorary Visiting Scientist at the Cornell University.

SADIQUE UDDIN

Visiting Fellow | 2019 Cohort

Sadique Uddin is positioned to lead communication activities of Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB) as Senior Manager, Project Management and Communication. He has over 10 years of work experience in the Communication field with a history of working in various national media outlets, advertising agencies, private profit & non-profit and corporate organizations. Sadique is skilled in Communication Strategy Planning, Media Communication and Project Management. He worked with IUCN Bangladesh, WildTeam, Bengal Group Ltd. and Eminence. Furthermore, in the process of developing and rolling out a fundraising campaign in 2011, he conducted countrywide market research ‘’To Understand the Donation Pulse of Bangladeshi People’’. He was associated with the Zoological Society of London funded ‘Rickshaw Ride to Save the Tiger’ and ‘Save Tiger to Save Sundarbans’, and a USAID funded campaign on ‘Effective Health Journalism’. Sadique received a Master’s degree in Development Studies and a Bachelor Degree in Media and Communication Studies.

ATKIA WASEKA RAHMAN

Visiting Fellow | 2019 Cohort

Atkia Waseka Rahman, Assistant Manager, Communication & Outreach in Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB), is working on brand and communication material development, website and social media content development and production of training materials. Waseka is an experienced communication professional with a demonstrative track record in marketing and advertising industry. She is experienced in brand communication, digital marketing, content development and campaign management in both public and private sector. Waseka has a successful demonstration of voluntary work in different national and international organizations and currently serving as the Senior Vice President of “United Nations Youth and Student Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB) and founding member & advisor at Project Pothchola, a project concerning with the children of sex-workers in Bangladesh. She has completed her Bachelor in Business Administration from East West University in Bangladesh.

A.M. MAHMUDUL HASAN

Visiting Fellow | 2019 Cohort

A.M. Mahmudul Hasan, Assistant Manager, Communication & Outreach in Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB), is on board for event management, community engagement, capturing and presenting success stories, material production and procurement, photography and videography, vendor and partnership management. Prior to Farming Future Bangladesh, he has played a significant role in “March for science” campaign of Cornell Alliance for Science in Bangladesh and worked in a number of video productions of Alliance for Science and FTFBP project. He has more than 8 years’ experience in AV production, marketing and service-oriented industry. He has completed his Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology in Bangladesh.

ADNAN MEHEDEE KHAN

Visiting Fellow | 2019 Cohort

Adnan Mehedee Khan is a communications specialist, positioned as an Assistant Manager, Communication & Outreach in Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB). Adnan has a demonstrated working experience in communication, advocacy and media sector and he is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Media Relations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Strategic Planning and audio-visual production. Adnan has a proven track record of organizing various events and campaigns. Adnan obtained his bachelor degree in Media Studies and Journalism from University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) and is currently pursuing an EMBA focused in International Business at University of Dhaka.

ADNAN MEHEDEE KHAN

Visiting Fellow | 2019 Cohort

Adnan Mehedee Khan is a communications specialist, positioned as an Assistant Manager, Communication & Outreach in Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB). Adnan has a demonstrated working experience in communication, advocacy and media sector and he is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Media Relations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Strategic Planning and audio-visual production. Adnan has a proven track record of organizing various events and campaigns. Adnan obtained his bachelor degree in Media Studies and Journalism from University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) and is currently pursuing an EMBA focused in International Business at University of Dhaka.