A Journey in Policy, Advocacy, and Inclusive Governance
Over the past two years, I have had the incredible opportunity to lead and manage several transformative projects at the Youth Policy Forum (YPF). My work has been centered on bridging the gap between youth aspirations and national policy frameworks, ensuring that the voices of the most vulnerable and marginalized are not just heard but integrated into the country’s development agenda. Through strategic partnerships with organizations like the British Council, UNDP, and ActionAid Bangladesh, I have worked to build a more inclusive and equitable future for the youth of Bangladesh.
Impact at a Glance
Total youth engaged through nationwide surveys and consultations.
Project Categories
Evidence-Based Advocacy
This category highlights my work in analyzing and influencing national-level policy through rigorous research and large-scale stakeholder engagement.
Marginalized Voice Amplification
Focusing on grassroots engagement, these projects ensured that youth from all walks of life, especially those in vulnerable positions, have a platform to influence governance.
Youth-Led Accountability
These initiatives focused on empowering youth to take ownership of the policies that affect them and building the mechanisms to hold institutions accountable.
Barriers, Ballots & Beyond
Role: Project Manager
Barriers, Ballots & Beyond is a YPF and UNDP research initiative analyzing electoral obstacles for 4.5 million new voters in Bangladesh through a mixed-methods study of marginalized communities.
Youth Voice Mechanism
Role: Project Manager
The Youth Voice Mechanism (YVM) is a YPF and UNDP Bangladesh initiative to institutionalize youth participation in governance through a national survey of 1,349 respondents, workshops across five cities, and 14 focus groups with marginalized communities.
One Land Many Voices
Role: Project Lead
One Land Many Voices is a joint YPF and AAB initiative that used 200+ video interviews to document grassroots struggles in climate-vulnerable and urban areas. These stories were synthesized into a policy magazine to advocate for systemic equity reform.
Reform Matrix & Scorecard
Role: Project Lead
The YPF-AAB 2024 project empowered 20 young researchers to develop a digital Reform Portal and a policy-focused "Reform Roadmap" magazine. It established a structured Reform Matrix and Scorecard across five key areas, including Education and Governance, to provide actionable insights for policymakers.
National Youth Policy 2017 Review
Role: Project Manager
A collaboration between Youth Policy Forum (YPF), the British Council, and the Department of Youth Development (DYD), aimed to conduct a critical review of Bangladesh's National Youth Policy 2017 and National Youth Action Plan through 8 divisional workshops and stakeholder consultations involving 566 participants across the country.
