The people behind L4D.

S.M. Arifuzzaman is a leadership strategist, executive coach, Professor of Finance, and Partner at Quazi Consultants, with over 20 years of experience spanning academia, corporate leadership, and executive coaching. He specialises in Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Executive Influence, Conflict Resolution, and Organisational Transformation. Through his engaging, practice-oriented training programmes, he helps individuals and organisations strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve team dynamics, enhance communication, and build high-performance workplace cultures.

His professional experience includes senior leadership roles in strategic finance, higher education, branding, and communication, as well as faculty positions at North South University, BRAC University, Independent University, Bangladesh, and East West University. He holds a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering from BUET and an MBA.

Jagazziban Biswas is an experienced education professional, researcher, and teacher educator with expertise in Teacher Professional Development (TPD), Early Childhood Development (ECD), pre-primary education, and innovative teaching-learning approaches. He holds an MA in Education from the University of South Wales, UK, and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care from Hiroshima University, Japan, supported by prestigious government scholarships from the UK and Japan. Previously, he studied in Dhaka University and completed his graduation and postgraduation degrees in Education.

Currently serving as an Instructor at an Upazila Primary Education Training Center under the Directorate of Primary Education, Bangladesh, he has extensive experience in teacher education, curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and educational materials development. His professional contributions include developing primary-level textbooks for the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), supporting childcare facilitator training, and contributing to national curriculum review initiatives.

An accomplished researcher and published author, Jagazziban specialises in storytelling, creativity, play-based learning, and inclusive early childhood education. His work bridges research and classroom practice to promote child-centred pedagogy and improve the quality of teaching and learning in Bangladesh.

Anjuman Ara Lucky is the Nutrition Training Manager at Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, bringing nearly two decades of corporate experience in training, people development and organisational learning. Her multidisciplinary academic background spans Health Informatics, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, and Chemistry, enabling her to combine analytical thinking, people management, and professional development in her work.

With a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and an MBA, she brings valuable knowledge to the areas of recruitment, workplace performance and people development. Her professional experience in organisational learning and people related training initiatives provides a strong foundation for helping aspiring professionals understand employer expectations, prepare strategically for job interviews, communicate their strengths effectively, and demonstrate professional competence with confidence.

As an experienced training professional, she has designed and facilitated capacity-building programmes for diverse stakeholders, developed evidence-based learning content, and contributed to talent development and organisational learning initiatives. Her approach emphasises practical exercises, effective communication, self-awareness, professional presentation, and continuous improvement.

She is passionate about empowering individuals to become confident communicators, strategic job candidates, and workplace-ready professionals equipped to pursue meaningful career opportunities.

Farhana Mannan is an education researcher, author, and Founder of Shoishob, a play-and-learning initiative dedicated to promoting meaningful early childhood experiences. Since 2010, she has been actively engaged in educational research, writing, and advocacy, with a particular focus on Early Childhood Development (ECD), play-based learning, storytelling, and parental engagement.

With academic backgrounds in Computer Science and Engineering, Education, and Early Childhood Education, Farhana brings an interdisciplinary perspective to teaching and learning. She specialises in designing engaging, child-centred learning experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving through integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities.

The author of four Bengali books on education, Farhana promotes play-based pedagogy, locally sourced STEAM learning materials, storytelling, and positive family environments. Her current work focuses on children aged 2–8, parent communities, father involvement, volunteer opportunities for young people, and inclusive learning initiatives for underprivileged children through Shoishob’s “Happy Moment” programme. Through writing, webinars, and workshops, she engages parents, teachers, and children in building enriching learning experiences.

Rehnuma Akhter is an accomplished education and teacher professional development specialist with over 15 years of experience in education systems strengthening, curriculum development, teacher capacity building, and programme management. She holds an MA in English Language Teaching from the University of Dhaka and a Cambridge CELTA qualification.

Her extensive professional experience spans national and international organisations, including Cambridge Education, Sesame Workshop, Save the Children, Chemonics International, Michigan State University, and ICESCO. She has contributed to major education initiatives supported by FCDO, USAID, the LEGO Foundation, WFP, and other development partners.

Rehnuma has played a significant role in designing competency-based teacher development programmes, strengthening education institutions, developing digital and multimedia learning resources, and supporting education policy and curriculum reforms. Her expertise includes educational leadership, blended learning, early childhood development, learning through play, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning. She brings a strong commitment to evidence-informed practice, institutional capacity development, and sustainable improvements in teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

Sharmin Rahmatullah is an accomplished English Language Teaching (ELT) specialist and academic leader with over a decade of international experience across primary, secondary, tertiary, and corporate education. She currently serves as a Senior English Language Instructor and Adjunct Writing Instructor at the Asian University for Women, where she teaches reading, writing, and academic writing while supporting learner-centred pedagogy and faculty professional development.

Sharmin holds an MA in English Language Teaching from East West University and is a Cambridge CELTA-qualified professional. Her extensive experience includes working with the British Council, BRAC University, and educational institutions in Malaysia. She has designed curricula, developed training programmes, delivered corporate communication courses, and supported teachers’ continuous professional development. She also serves as an IELTS Examiner.

Her expertise encompasses curriculum development, instructional design, assessment, teacher professional development, material development, and professional communication. At L4D Consultancy, she brings a strong commitment to inclusive, learner-centred teaching and innovative approaches to improving English language learning and teaching excellence.

Labiba Islam is a seasoned Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) expert with extensive experience in gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, inclusive education, institutional development, and gender-responsive policy and programme design. She currently serves as a National Gender Specialist for the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh under an Asian Development Bank-funded project, supporting GESI action planning, capacity development, and women’s participation in the IT/ITES sector.

Previously, as Senior Technical Manager for GESI under USAID’s Esho Shikhi project, she led gender integration across education programmes spanning 15 districts of Bangladesh and contributed to institutionalising gender-responsive teaching and learning practices nationwide. Her professional experience also includes leadership roles at BRAC and research and advocacy work with Naripokkho, alongside consultancy assignments on gender-responsive climate adaptation with UNDP Bangladesh and the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs. With a Master’s degree in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Dhaka, she brings strong expertise in gender analysis, participatory research, capacity building, and evidence-based strategies for equitable and inclusive development.