Friday, February 14, 2014

“CERCHIER (সার্চার)” Knowledging the Policy Maker

Who we are:Cerchier is a privately owned and operated social research organ. It is established to look into the social phenomena, the social problems and the ongoing solving mechanisms and thus to establish or confirm facts, reaffirm the the results of the previous work, solve new or existing problems, support theorems, and/or develop new theories.

Vision:Our main vision is to help the society and its all stakeholders through knowledging the policy makers.
Mission:Our Mission is to undertake the initiatives to conduct research in varying fields of social arena, explore the real information, analyzing the facts, review the existing the modalities based on the fact and thus to promote the policy makers to accept the pro-people policy and thus help the humanity at large.
 Startegy:(a) Conduct Research:
Our one of the main modalities is to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research in various fields of social sectors to identify the problems that hinders the development. The research would include the Policies, the strategies and its impact on the society. We are committed to supporting the very best research, with scientific excellence.(b) Arrangement of Seminars:We arrange seminars and discussions on various topics concerning the society. We present our research findings and/or recommendations through the seminars, Print media and electronic media as well as others media.
(c) Training:We play a key role in promoting and supporting training for the social science community throughout their careers. We invest in high-quality research training and development opportunities to produce skilled researchers who are able to tackle the most pressing social and economic challenges and have a broader impact on society.(d) Partnerships:Partnerships bring a wealth of opportunities to the social sciences, from the development of researchers skilled in knowledge exchange to creating maximum impact of our research on society’s most complex challenges. Building strategic partnerships with academia, the public and private sectors, and civil society is a key aspect of our work.

(e) Infrastructure:Researchers require access to world-class data and pioneering research methods to deliver high quality research and maximise impact. We take a strategic lead in driving the expansion of the UK's data infrastructure and supporting cutting-edge methodological developments.(f) International relationship:We would foster international collaboration with a wide range of international partners and to collaborate on challenging global issues with the very best international researchers from around the world, in future.
Organogram of the Cerchier:
Research Director: Md Abu SulaimanResearch Fellow: Md Faruk HossainResearch Fellow: Abdullahel KafiResaerch Assistant: Khalid SaifullahResaerch Assistant: Abdullah Al Maruf
 

Md Abu SulaimanResearcher Director
Email: sulaimanabu1900@gmail.comPhone:Profile:Md Abu Sulaiman obtained his Master’s and Bachelor’s in Bio-Chemistry and Molecular Biology from Jahangirnagar University. Due to his interest in Development and Economic research he switched from Biochemistry to Social Sciences and Joined as an assistant Chief (BCS Economic Cadre) in the Ministry of Planning. Before that he served as an Officer in the IBBL for two and half years. After joining in the Planning Division, he completed his 65 Days long departmental training concerning the Planning Procedures and its implementation Policies of Bangladesh. Besides, He has received a one year long Post Graduate Diploma in Development Planning from National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD) under the Ministry of Planning. He has published articles in domestic academic journals, various Newspapers and Blogs.His areas of interest include:Primary interest: Planning procedure, Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects, Poverty alleviation, human well-being, Women’s empowerment, education, child rights, gender issues, social inequality, corruption and injustice, rights and social movements, population studies, population and development linkages, International trade, Labor economics etc.
Secondary Interest:  Health Economics, Health and Environment issues, Human resources development, good governance and accountability issues etc.

Md Faruk HossainResearch FellowEmail:Phone:Profile:Md FAruk Hossain has received his BSC (Honors) and MSC in Applied Physics and Eletronics from Rajshahi University in 2010 and 2011 respectively. During his University life he has gathered various academic research experiences with his teachers there. Now he is working as a lecturer in The European University, Dhaka. Major areas of research interests are socio-cultural change and adaptation, Religious Militancy, Social Inequality, Eduaction, Women Empowerment and social inequalities etc.
 

Abdullahel KafiResearch FellowEmail:Phone:Profile:He has received his BSS (Honors) and MSS in Sociology from Rajshahi University in 2012 and 2013 respectively. During his University life he has gathered various academic research experiences with his teachers there. Now he is looking for a job where he can pursue his research activities for which he has an enthusiasm. Major areas of research interests are socio-cultural change and adaptation, Religious Militancy, Social Inequality etc. 

Khalid SaifullahResearch FellowEmail: khalid.saifullah1995@gmail.comPhone: 01747-258482Profile:Khalid Saifullah is studying his BA in English from Bangladesh University. He has completed his 3rd Semester.
Abdullah Al MarufResearch FellowEmail:Phone:
Profile:He is studying Intermediate from Badsha Foysal School and College.