Meet the scholars from Bangladesh

Dr. Farzana Alam is an Associate Professor of English at the Bangladesh Madrasah Teachers Training Institute (BMTTI), under Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education. She holds degrees in English, an MPhil in English Literature, an MEd from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and a PhD in Education. Her expertise includes teacher development, blended learning, curriculum design and student assessment. She has published a research book and five peer-reviewed journal articles.

Kalyan Ghosh is an Instructor at the Primary Teachers’ Training Institute (PTI), Rajshahi, Bangladesh, where he delivers teacher training and professional development, focusing on English language teaching. He holds BA (Hons) and MA degrees in English from the University of Rajshahi, along with BEd and MEd degrees. He has extensive experience in English language teaching and teacher education, and has undertaken professional development with NAPE, NCTB and the British Council.

Md Motasim Billah is an English teacher and education professional from Bangladesh with experience in secondary education, teacher development & action research. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies, specialising in Cultural Studies, from Mohammed V University, Morocco. Teaching since 2022, he participated in the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program in the US. His interests include inclusive education, student well-being, language education and educational technology.

Nusrat Jahan is a Head Teacher at a government primary school in Bangladesh, with ten years of experience in education. She also trains primary English teachers. Her research interests include naturalistic second language acquisition and low-anxiety immersion. A recipient of the British Council ELT Changemakers scholarship, she aims to apply her learning to enhance classroom practice and contribute to the wider teaching community.

Sagir Hussain Khan is an educator and freelance researcher from Bangladesh, specialising in Special Education and hearing impairment. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka. He teaches English, Primary Science, and Bangladesh and World Affairs at a government primary school, while conducting research in the disability sector. He is also an avid reader and poetry reciter.

Tashnuva Sharmin is an education professional with over ten years of experience in English Language Teaching, teacher education and primary education in Bangladesh. She serves as an Instructor at a Government Primary Teachers’ Training Institute (PTI). She holds two Master’s degrees in Education and a postgraduate diploma in Project Management. Her expertise includes English pedagogy, teacher development, assessment and ICT-integrated training, with a focus on evidence-based teaching practices.