Dr. Haque is a Senior Bangladeshi Community and Public Health professional with national and international work experience in Asia, Africa and Caucasus. He has obtained degrees, diplomas and certificates from the Universities in Bangladesh, UK, Australia and USA: MSc-MPH, from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK; MHPEd-Master of Health Personnel Education from UNSW, Australia; postgraduate Certificate in Population Education from Chicago University, USA; postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and medical degree MBBS–Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Rajshahi Medical College, Bangladesh. He has received British Council, Kellogg Foundation, Chicago University, and International Rescue Committee Fellowships. During the Bangladesh war of liberation, as a medical student he has managed a field hospital for refugees and freedom fighters based in India. Dr. Haque started his career in 1973 as Assistant Surgeon in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. As one of the pioneers in the health and development sector, over the last 45 years, he has designed and led projects in Primary Health Care (PHC), Maternal Neonata

Having a Masters in Sociology & Masters in Development Studies from the Chittagong University and Institute of Social Studies (ISS) the Netherlands, Mr. Chowdhury has been working the field of development for more than 40 years. He did another post graduate Diploma from Wales University, UK in Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects. At present Mr. Chowdhury is engaged as a senior Freelance Consultant since January 2012. Prior to that period, he worked for several bi-lateral, multi-lateral, international and national NGOs in the country in the various development sector like health, nutrition, poverty alleviation, agriculture and food security, disaster and climate change. His combined professional background and experience of research, monitoring, evaluation and other social development activities along with project and organizational management enriched his expertise in the field of development work in Bangladesh. During his professional carrier, he was involved as team leader and team member of several external evaluations and evaluated various projects of bi-lateral and multi lateral donor supported projects in Bangladesh. Methodologies adopted in

With having a ‘Doctor of Medicine (MD)’ in 1986, Dr. Saqui Khandoker has 25 years of service experience with the enormous involvement in program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, research, contracting non-government organizations, building capacity in terms of management, finance and service delivery in several organizations. Saqui has an intense experience in quality assurance (QA) for the primary health care. Her contribution in developing the standards on Quality of Care for Essential Services in primary health care is enormous in Bangladesh health sector. During her long professional tenure, Dr. Khandoker served in Aga Khan Foundation, Plan International, ICDDR,B, BPHC-PNP and other organizations. She also worked in the Public Service particularly the postgraduate Medical Education in the University. As Additional Director (Inspection), Colleges and Postgraduate Institutes in BSMMU, Dr. Saqui Khandoker served for more than 8 years.

With more than 25 years of experience Mr. Shahid Hossain has a vibrant professional career. He has been serving in senior management positions for last 15 years. During this period, he worked in the field of business development, program development and implementation, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity development, media engagement, social and behavior change communications, policy advocacy as well as community, NGO and private sector engagement. Currently, Mr. Hossain is working with Interactive Research and Development (IRD) as the Senior Advisor (Network Mobilization - NGOs and Private sector) for USAID’s Challenge TB (CTB) project. Before that, he served in Save the Children, Marie Stpoes Bangladesh, EngenderHealth, BPHC and other organisations. He has a high level of experiences and skills in managing large and complex projects, different types of donor’s fund (USAID, DFID, EU and other institutional donors), and diverse teams. In his long professional tenure he manages the public health programs; capture the best practices for policy change and scale up; develop the health and behaviour change communication strategy; develop social media strategy, develop communication materials for service promotions and behaviour change; and provide support to health and relevant ministries as part of capacity building initiatives. His specialization encompasses strategic planning and complex project management, systems strengthening, community based health, advocacy, proposal development, sustainable program implementation, knowledge management, mentoring and capacity building. Mr Hossain has achieved his post-graduation degree from the University of Dhaka and MBA degree from the University of Birmingham, UK.

Hosneara Khondker works at Save the Children in Bangladesh as ‘Program Director’ for the Integrated Child Development Program , Shishuder Jonno . The key responsibilities of Hosneara are to lead and manage the program which is aimed to demonstrate innovative pathways to support Early Childhood Care and Development, Basic Education, School Health & Nutrition, Maternal NCHN and Adolescent Development. She provides strategic and operational leadership to the program including program design, implementation, and monitoring and partner management. She has both technical and managerial responsibilities. Ms. Khondker is also responsible to ensure appropriate training programs for staff members, partner agencies and others in support of high quality programs. Ensuring strong communication and coordination with other Save the Children programs, and with other initiatives in Bangladesh in order to maximize the use of resources to achieve multi-sector program integration are also her responsibility. Prior to joining USCC-B, Hosneara Khondker worked in various positions at several development organizations including USC Canada’s country office in Bangladesh as ‘ Country Rep

Ms. Zaheda Ahmed has more than 25 years experience of working in the development sector. In 1996, Ms. Ahmed started her carrier with DFID funded NGO project. During her professional carrier, a long period she worked with Save the Children. Her experiences mostly lie in monitoring education and health projects. She got three masters degrees in Early Childhood Development, Intercultural and International Management and in English from BRAC University, Bangladesh; School for International Training (SIT), Brattleboro, Vermont, USA and University of Dhaka respectively. In addition, Ms. Ahmed acquired a diploma in NGO Leadership and Management from Global Partnership Program (GP) of BRAC, Bangladesh.

Ms. Khodeza Begum is an ex civil servant. She started her ‘Civil Service’ (Economic Cadre) in 1978 as Research Officer in Planning Commission. She retired from government service in 2011 as Division Chief (Additional Secretary). During her long journey Ms. Begum served in Ministry of Planning (MoP), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and other ministries in different levels. In MoHFW, during 2006 to 2009, she played the vital role and oversaw PMO, MSA and PSO. Ms. Khodeza hold mater of science degree from University of Bath – UK, and MA from University of Dhaka. She led as Executive Head of the division in MoP with responsibilities of overall planning of the MoE, MoHFW, MoST, MoSW, MoWCA, Ministry of Mass Communication, MoYSC etc. As Chief (Additional Secretary) and Joint Chief (Joint Secretary) she developed many guidelines and acted as Line Directors. Ms. Begum also played crucial role in preparing the health policy while she worked for MOHFW. During her long journey, Ms. Khodeza Begum visited dozens of countries of most of the continents for learning and contributing.

Mohammad Mohiuddin having masters in Social Welfare from University of Dhaka in 1978 is a Development cum Disaster Management expert. He has 40 years of professional experience; worked in UN System and International NGOs (UNDP, CARE & Save the Children-USA) of which majority time worked in the field of Development and Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction being in the senior management positions. Through working with UN system and INGOs in close coordination with Government institutions, he has gained professional maturity with significant insights to analyze the overall situation, support needed by the development & emergency programs, compliance with the host country policies and the policies of the agency working with, understand the environment and resolve critical issues and problems. Has ability to act and make judgment in compliance with broader decision and organizational policy and capacity to work independently.