Education

Biography

Md. Shahriar Shafiq is a Lecturer in the Department of Education at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), where he teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students in education, pedagogy, and research. He has over 13 years of professional experience spanning academia, government, and international development sectors, with a strong focus on educational research, curriculum development, and teacher professional development. Before joining NSTU, Mr. Shafiq served as Instructor General at the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE), where he contributed to national teacher training programs, curriculum reform, and school-based research. He also worked with the Access to Information (a2i) Programme under the Prime Minister’s Office and the ICT Division, leading several initiatives in ICT in Education, e-learning, and blended learning. Currently, he is also the Director of the Institute of Child and Human Development (ICHD), Bangladesh, where he leads research and innovation on early childhood development and education. Mr. Shafiq has led and contributed to more than 50 national and international research and evaluation projects commissioned by organizations such as UNICEF, Save the Children, USAID, FCDO, Plan International, UNESCO, Chemonics International, Encompass LLC, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC). His major research interests include reading and literacy development, early childhood education, teacher training and professional development, inclusive and equitable education, ICT and blended learning, and education in emergencies, particularly for Rohingya refugee and host communities. He has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, training manuals, and textbooks, including several volumes of Islam and Moral Education published by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB). His scholarly works have appeared in national and international journals, conference proceedings, and edited volumes by publishers such as Springer and NOVA. In recognition of his professional contributions, he was awarded the title of “Promising ECE Professional” in 2025 by Childhood Education International, ECDAN, and the Global Center for Innovation in Learning (GCfIL). Mr. Shafiq is an active member of several professional networks, including the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC), the South Asia Forum of Early Childhood Development Professionals (SAFECDP), and the Bangladesh Education Forum. He holds an M.Phil. in Education, an M.Ed., and a B.Ed. from the University of Dhaka.

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