People & Lessons

Thirty-two years, and the people who built them

I was born in a village. Everything I can do today was handed to me by someone — a mother, a neighbour, a teacher who stayed late, a friend who explained it again, a senior at work who let me fail safely. This page is the record of that debt: each chapter, the people in it, what they gave, and where it lives in my work now. যা কিছু পারি, কেউ না কেউ শিখিয়েছেন। এই পাতা সেই ঋণের হিসাব।

28people named

22teachers & mentors

6chapters

19lessons still in use

The village গ্রাম

1993–1999 Ramkrishnapur 9 people

The seeds of curiosity, discipline, and faith were planted in a Bangladeshi village.

Training in focus, patience, and the art of learning itself — the invisible backbone of every achievement.

1993Born in Ramkrishnapur · Ramkrishnapur, Jashore
1997Moktab & Quranic learning · Ramkrishnapur, Jashore

What this chapter gave me

Bangla alphabet & reading
Basic counting & numbers
Moral values & discipline
Prayer & spiritual awareness
Storytelling & imagination
Respect for elders
Work ethic & perseverance
Practical mathematics
Social awareness
Nature & agriculture knowledge

The people যাঁরা ছিলেন

Mother Primary caregiver & first teacher Family · Mother — First Teacher

Laid the entire foundation of character, language, and learning habits that shaped everything after

What I took from itBangla alphabet & reading, Basic counting & numbers, Moral values & discipline

Where it lives now Mother's early teaching built the discipline and curiosity needed for Moktab learning

Father Life mentor & provider Family · Father — Life Guide

Instilled resilience, practical intelligence, and the importance of education as a path to a better life

What I took from itWork ethic & perseverance, Practical mathematics, Social awareness

Where it lives now Father's emphasis on education motivated the pursuit of formal schooling

Maternal Grandparents Wisdom keepers Family · Mother's Family — Extended Learning

Shared stories of heritage, instilled patience and respect for tradition

What I took from itCultural traditions & festivals, Community values, Extended family bonding

Where it lives now Cultural awareness from maternal family enriched social understanding in school

Uncles & Aunts (Maternal) Extended mentors Mentor · Mother's Family — Extended Learning

Broadened worldview, encouraged academic ambition

What I took from itCultural traditions & festivals, Community values, Extended family bonding

Where it lives now Cultural awareness from maternal family enriched social understanding in school

Paternal Grandparents Family elders Family · Father's Family — Knowledge Network

Taught discipline, religious practices, and the value of knowledge

What I took from itAcademic discipline, Religious knowledge, Leadership qualities

Where it lives now Paternal family's academic emphasis drove strong performance in primary school

Uncles (Paternal) Academic role models Teacher · Father's Family — Knowledge Network

Encouraged higher education and professional aspirations

What I took from itAcademic discipline, Religious knowledge, Leadership qualities

Where it lives now Paternal family's academic emphasis drove strong performance in primary school

Local Imam / Moktab Teacher Quranic instructor Teacher · Mosque — Quranic Learning

Taught Arabic reading, Quran recitation, and instilled deep respect for knowledge and discipline

What I took from itArabic alphabet (Alif-Ba-Ta), Quran reading with Tajweed, Basic Islamic Aqeedah

Where it lives now Moktab discipline and reading skills became the foundation for formal Dakhil Madrasah education

Childhood Playmates Early Childhood Friend

Friends from the neighborhood who shared games, adventures, and childhood memories

What I took from itCricket, Kabaddi, Hide & Seek, Swimming

Sports Partners Childhood & School Friend

Friends who shared passion for sports across different ages

What I took from itCricket, Football, Badminton, Running

School স্কুল

2000–2010 Andulia, Jashore 7 people

A quiet fascination with maps began — the first whisper of a geospatial destiny.

Two consecutive perfect GPA 5.00 — proof that discipline, faith, and hard work coexist beautifully.

2000Class 1 — First step into formal education system
2000First classroom · Andulia, Jashore
2001Class 2 — Solidified literacy and numeracy
2002Class 3 — Developed curiosity for science and geography
2003Class 4 — First exposure to geography of Bangladesh
2004Class 5 (PSC) — Successfully completed primary education
2004PSC passed with flying colours · Andulia, Jashore
2005Class 6 — Began Islamic and general education integration
2005Andulia Dakhil Madrasah · Andulia, Jashore
2006Class 7 — First ICT exposure and balanced curriculum
2007Class 8 (JSC) — Perfect GPA demonstrated consistent excellence
2008Class 9 — Prepared for board-level science subjects

What this chapter gave me

Alphabet mastery
Basic arithmetic
Classroom discipline
Sentence formation
Addition & subtraction
Environmental awareness
Multiplication tables
Basic science concepts
Map reading basics
Essay writing

The people যাঁরা ছিলেন

Class Teacher Primary Educator Teacher · Andulia Government Primary School

First formal classroom experience

What I took from itAlphabet mastery, Basic arithmetic, Classroom discipline

Where it lives now Foundation for Class 2 progression

Subject Teachers Primary Educators Teacher · Andulia Government Primary School

Introduced subject-specific learning

What I took from itMultiplication tables, Basic science concepts, Map reading basics

Where it lives now Interest in science carried forward

Headmaster & Faculty Primary Completion Board Teacher · Andulia Government Primary School

Prepared for board examination

What I took from itExam preparation skills, Comprehensive subject knowledge, Self-study habits

Where it lives now Strong base for Dakhil Madrasah admission

Madrasah Faculty Subject Teachers Teacher · Andulia Dakhil Madrasah

Transition to secondary education

What I took from itArabic language start, Secondary-level science, Expanded English

Where it lives now Built Arabic and analytical skills

Senior Faculty SSC Preparation Teacher · Andulia Dakhil Madrasah

Advanced subject specialization

What I took from itPhysics & Chemistry introduction, Advanced Arabic, Critical reasoning

Where it lives now Science foundation for SSC examination

Primary School Friends Primary School Friend

Classmates from Andulia Government Primary School who studied and played together

What I took from itStudying together, Sports day, Cultural programs

Madrasah Classmates Secondary School Friend

Close friends from Andulia Dakhil Madrasah sharing academic and religious learning

What I took from itQuran study, Cricket, Football, Debate

Left behind: SSC (Secondary School) · Andulia Dakhil Madracha · 5.00/5.00

College কলেজ

2010–2012 Jashore Cantonment 3 people

Geography was discovered as a lifelong passion — from a student of everything to a student of the Earth.

2010Class 11 (HSC Year 1) — Discovered Geography as a lifelong passion
2010Cantonment College, Jashore · Jashore Cantonment
2011Class 12 (HSC Year 2) — Outstanding HSC result confirming Geography as the chosen path
2012HSC — GPA 4.90 · Jashore Cantonment

What this chapter gave me

Introduction to Geography
Economic principles
Social welfare concepts
Advanced Bangla literature
Advanced Geography
Statistical analysis
Research basics
Exam strategy

The people যাঁরা ছিলেন

Geography Faculty Geography Lecturer Teacher · Cantonment College, Jashore

Sparked deep passion for spatial thinking

What I took from itIntroduction to Geography, Economic principles, Social welfare concepts

Where it lives now Geography passion solidified for HSC Year 2

Economics Faculty Economics Lecturer Teacher · Cantonment College, Jashore

Economic analysis and statistical thinking

What I took from itIntroduction to Geography, Economic principles, Social welfare concepts

Where it lives now Geography passion solidified for HSC Year 2

College Friends Higher Secondary Friend

Friends from Cantonment College, Jashore who shared the HSC journey

What I took from itStudy groups, Canteen hangouts, Debates

Left behind: HSC (Higher Secondary) · Cantonment College, Jashore · 4.90/5.00

University বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়

2013–2017 Savar, Dhaka 4 people

The first GIS lab session — arguably the most important two hours of the entire academic journey.

2013BSc Honours Year 1 — Entered the world of geospatial science
2013Jahangirnagar University · Savar, Dhaka
2014BSc Honours Year 2 — First hands-on GIS experience — the career-defining moment
2014First GIS lab session · Savar, Dhaka
2014Blood donor — Badhan JU · Savar, Dhaka
2015BSc Honours Year 3 — Advanced GIS and research methodology skills
2016BSc Honours Year 4 (Thesis) — Completed BSc with strong research foundation in GIS
2017BSc graduation — CGPA 3.66 · Savar, Dhaka

What this chapter gave me

University academic culture
Cartography fundamentals
Physical geography systems
Statistical methods
GIS software (ArcGIS)
Satellite image basics
Landform analysis
Climate systems
Advanced spatial analysis
Fieldwork methodology

The people যাঁরা ছিলেন

Department Faculty Year 1 Lecturers Teacher · Jahangirnagar University

University-level academic rigor and research exposure

What I took from itUniversity academic culture, Cartography fundamentals, Physical geography systems

Where it lives now Foundation for GIS specialization in Year 2

GIS Faculty GIS & RS Lecturer Teacher · Jahangirnagar University

First GIS lab experience — life-changing

What I took from itGIS software (ArcGIS), Satellite image basics, Landform analysis

Where it lives now GIS skills expanded in Year 3 fieldwork

Prof. Dr. Sheikh Tawhidul Islam Research Mentor Mentor · Jahangirnagar University

Guided into academic research and spatial analysis

What I took from itAdvanced spatial analysis, Fieldwork methodology, Hydrological modeling

Where it lives now Research skills for thesis in Year 4

University Friends University Friend

Close friends from Jahangirnagar University — Geography & Environment batch

What I took from itField trips, Research projects, Mapathons, Campus life

What I passed on যা ফিরিয়ে দিয়েছি

2015 · Founder — Ramkrishnapur Student Association
2016 · Treasurer — Jessore Students Association

Left behind: BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Jahangirnagar University

Postgraduate years স্নাতকোত্তর

2017–2020 Savar, Dhaka · Uttara, Dhaka 2 people

The geospatial scientist was becoming a problem solver for real water management challenges.

The dual-domain expertise — Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science — became the career's most valuable asset.

2017MSc Geography & Environment — Specialized research capability — bridging science and policy
2017GIS freelancing & JubsTech · Remote
2018MSc Computer Science & Engineering — Technical superpowers — enabling geospatial AI, automation, and web solutions
2018MSc Geography & Environment — CGPA 3.57 · Savar, Dhaka
2018MSc Computer Science begins · Dhaka
2020MSc CSE — CGPA 3.68 · Dhaka

What this chapter gave me

Advanced spatial analysis
Water resources research
Climate change modeling
Academic publication skills
Python & programming
Machine learning algorithms
Database design
Web application development
System architecture

The people যাঁরা ছিলেন

Prof. Dr. Sheikh Tawhidul Islam Thesis Supervisor Mentor · Jahangirnagar University

Advanced research in water resources using geospatial methods

What I took from itAdvanced spatial analysis, Water resources research, Climate change modeling

Where it lives now Research skills enabled project officer role at IRS

CS Faculty Graduate Instructors Teacher · Royal University of Dhaka

Technical programming and data science skills for geospatial AI

What I took from itPython & programming, Machine learning algorithms, Database design

Where it lives now CS skills combined with GIS expertise created unique data science profile

Left behind: MSc (Master of Science) · Jahangirnagar University MSc (Master of Science) · Royal University of Dhaka

Eight years of work পেশাজীবন

2021–2025 Savar, Dhaka · Bangkok, Thailand · Mohakhali, Dhaka 3 people

SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya — real-world geospatial work at international scale with NASA, ICIMOD, and USAID.

Geospatial skills are borderless — the same frameworks that mapped Jashore could model Bangkok.

Using geospatial data science to save lives — the culmination of three decades of learning.

2020Project Associate — IRS, JU · Savar, Dhaka
2021Geo-spatial Data Analyst — Science Connect · Dhaka
2021Project Officer — SERVIR-HKH · Savar, Dhaka
2022OSM Top Contributor — Bangladesh · Bangladesh
2022Six mapathon wins · Dhaka
2023AD Scientific Index ranking · Savar, Dhaka
2023Research Engineer — JU & UIU · Dhaka
2024Research Consultant — AIT Thailand · Pathum Thani, Thailand
2025Senior Research Officer — icddr,b · Mohakhali, Dhaka
2025Publications in Wiley & Springer · Dhaka

The people যাঁরা ছিলেন

Prof. Dr. Sheikh Tawhidul Islam Project Director Senior · Institute of Remote Sensing, Jahangirnagar University

Where it lives now Project management, International collaboration, Training facilitation

AIT Research Lead Principal Investigator Senior · Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand

Where it lives now International research standards, Climate data analysis, Web GIS platforms

Research Director Division Head Senior · icddr,b

Where it lives now Health geospatial analysis, Epidemiology, Public health research

What I passed on যা ফিরিয়ে দিয়েছি

2020 · Founder — JubsTech Solutions
2021 · Founding President — YouthMappers IRS
2023 · Women's Day Mapathon — Trainer

Skills from this chapter: Project managementInternational collaborationTraining facilitationSERVIR methodologiesInternational research standardsClimate data analysisWeb GIS platformsCross-cultural collaborationHealth geospatial analysisEpidemiologyPublic health researchData-driven decision making

Left behind: GIS Analyst · Freelance / JubsTech Solutions Project Associate · Institute of Remote Sensing & GIS, JU Geo-spatial Data Analyst · Science Connect Ltd. Project Officer (SERVIR-HKH) · Institute of Remote Sensing & GIS, JU Research Engineer · Jahangirnagar University & UIU Research Consultant (Geo-spatial) · Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

What is still in use যা আজও কাজে লাগছে

Every row is one person, one thing they taught, and the work it turned into. Nothing on this site was reached alone.

WhoWhat they taughtWhere it lives now

Mother Bangla alphabet & reading, Basic counting & numbers, Moral values & discipline Mother's early teaching built the discipline and curiosity needed for Moktab learning

Father Work ethic & perseverance, Practical mathematics, Social awareness Father's emphasis on education motivated the pursuit of formal schooling

Maternal Grandparents Cultural traditions & festivals, Community values, Extended family bonding Cultural awareness from maternal family enriched social understanding in school

Uncles & Aunts (Maternal) Cultural traditions & festivals, Community values, Extended family bonding Cultural awareness from maternal family enriched social understanding in school

Paternal Grandparents Academic discipline, Religious knowledge, Leadership qualities Paternal family's academic emphasis drove strong performance in primary school

Uncles (Paternal) Academic discipline, Religious knowledge, Leadership qualities Paternal family's academic emphasis drove strong performance in primary school

Local Imam / Moktab Teacher Arabic alphabet (Alif-Ba-Ta), Quran reading with Tajweed, Basic Islamic Aqeedah Moktab discipline and reading skills became the foundation for formal Dakhil Madrasah education

Class Teacher Alphabet mastery, Basic arithmetic, Classroom discipline Foundation for Class 2 progression

Subject Teachers Multiplication tables, Basic science concepts, Map reading basics Interest in science carried forward

Headmaster & Faculty Exam preparation skills, Comprehensive subject knowledge, Self-study habits Strong base for Dakhil Madrasah admission

Madrasah Faculty Arabic language start, Secondary-level science, Expanded English Built Arabic and analytical skills

Senior Faculty Physics & Chemistry introduction, Advanced Arabic, Critical reasoning Science foundation for SSC examination

Geography Faculty Introduction to Geography, Economic principles, Social welfare concepts Geography passion solidified for HSC Year 2

Economics Faculty Introduction to Geography, Economic principles, Social welfare concepts Geography passion solidified for HSC Year 2

Department Faculty University academic culture, Cartography fundamentals, Physical geography systems Foundation for GIS specialization in Year 2

GIS Faculty GIS software (ArcGIS), Satellite image basics, Landform analysis GIS skills expanded in Year 3 fieldwork

Prof. Dr. Sheikh Tawhidul Islam Advanced spatial analysis, Fieldwork methodology, Hydrological modeling Research skills for thesis in Year 4

Prof. Dr. Sheikh Tawhidul Islam Advanced spatial analysis, Water resources research, Climate change modeling Research skills enabled project officer role at IRS

CS Faculty Python & programming, Machine learning algorithms, Database design CS skills combined with GIS expertise created unique data science profile

Thank you

If you are on this page and your name is not, that is my oversight and not your absence — tell me and I will put it right. নাম বাদ পড়ে থাকলে জানাবেন — যোগ করে দেব।