Afrin Mahbub

Afrin Mahbub is working as a Programme Associate (Research) at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a civil society think tank which promotes inclusive policymaking in Bangladesh. Her research interest lies in environment, trade, FDI, education, and unemployment. Ms Mahbub has undertaken research projects from the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, the Embassy of Denmark, the Embassy of Netherlands in Bangladesh and the International Growth Centre (IGC). Before joining CPD, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). Recently, Ms Mahbub concluded a research project titled “Reducing Air and Plastic Pollution- Towards Green Cities in Bangladesh” where she has conducted primary research on the perceptions individuals hold regarding air and plastic pollution in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She has also co-authored a book titled “Bangladesh-Japan Partnership for the Next Development Journey” where she has observed the trade relationship between Bangladesh and Japan alongside Japanese development assistance provided to Bangladesh, Japanese investments in Bangladesh, and explored various ways Bangladesh can elevate its human capital in light of 4IR with assistance from Japan.

Publications

Equity for the Women in Workplace in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study
Equity for the Women in Workplace in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study
Fahmida Khatun, Nadia Nawrin, Afrin Mahbub, Marium Binte Islam. © 2024. 36 pages.
Despite women's significant strides in leadership roles, their representation remains disproportionately low. This chapter delves into the nuanced comprehension of gender...