PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE

Dr. Md. Faridul Islam

Former Secretary

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Four decades of distinguished service in public administration, dedicated to governance excellence, policy innovation, and institutional development.

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About Me

Dr. Md. Faridul Islam

I am a Former Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh and a member of the 11th BCS (Administration) cadre with over four decades of experience in public administration, governance, and policy development. I have served in key leadership roles, including CEO of several Zilla Parishads and Protocol Officer to the Hon’ble Prime Minister, contributing to administrative reforms and development initiatives at national and district levels.

I hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration, with research on women’s participation in local governance and sustainable development. My background in finance, law, and agriculture supports my multidisciplinary approach to policy and governance.

I continue to engage in research, policy advisory, and development initiatives focused on improving governance, sustainability, and public service delivery in Bangladesh.

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35+ Years

Public Service

Policy Maker

Strategic Reforms

Author

Governance Scholar

Academic Background

Foundation built on excellence and dedication to learning

Ph.D. in Public Administration

2023

American Independent University, California, USA

Dissertation: A Study on Women Participation in Local Government and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Peter Shephard, American Independent University, USA. Co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin, HMD Science & Technology University.

Post Graduate Diploma in Governance Studies (Public Administration)

2007

BCS (Administration) Training Academy & Northern University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

CGPA: 3.117

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance

2006

Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

CGPA: 3.58

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

2004

Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur, Bangladesh

Master of Science in Plant Pathology (Seed Pathology)

1987

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Class: First Class

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors)

1985

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Class: Second Class

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

1981

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh

Division: First Division

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

1979

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh

Division: First Division

Professional Experience

Four decades of distinguished service across key ministries

Senior Assistant Secretary (OSD)

Ministry of Public Administration (MOPA), Dhaka, Bangladesh

2023

Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Kurigram — Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Bangladesh

2020 – 2023

Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Gaibandha — Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Bangladesh

2020

Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Barguna — Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Bangladesh

2016 – 2020

Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Kurigram — Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Bangladesh

2009 – 2016

Research Consultant (Environmental Issues & Social Development)

Bangladesh Science Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2006 – 2009

Protocol Officer to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Prime Minister's Office — Ministry of Establishment, Government of Bangladesh, Dhaka

2001 – 2006

Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate (1st Class)

Deputy Commissioner's Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2000 – 2001

Assistant Commissioner (Land)

Ministry of Land, Tangail Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh

1997 – 2000

Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate

Commissioner, Dhaka Division — Government of Bangladesh, Tangail

1996 – 1997

Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate

Deputy Commissioner's Office, Gazipur, Bangladesh

1993 – 1996

Assistant Manager

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Dhaka, Bangladesh

1990 – 1993

Research Fellow (Scientific Officer)

Department of Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh

1989 – 1990

Professional Training & Development

Continuous learning across governance, administration and leadership

National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Dehradun, India

2011

Managing at The Top II Course, Stage II, University of Wolverhampton, Telford, UK

September 2012

MATT2 Training Program, Singapore Civil Service College

Managing Change in the Singapore Public Service for Officials from the Government of Bangladesh

October 2011

Development Aspects of Non-Formal Education, Washington, USA

October 2004

12th Foundation Training Course, BPATC, Savar, Bangladesh

Special driving training, Rural Development Orientation

1993

29th Law and Administration Course, Bangladesh Civil Service Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh

January 1997

27th BCS Orientation Course, Bangladesh Military Academy, Chittagong, Bangladesh

1995

Foundation Course of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation Training Center, Madhupur, Bangladesh

1990

Participated in the Commissioner course of Bangladesh Scouts

Organized by National Scout Training center, Mouchak, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

Participated in the Boy Scout Unit Leader basic course training

Organized by Dhaka regional Scouts Head office, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Certificates of Achievement

Recognitions and credentials earned across training and service

Research & Publications

Scholarly discourse on governance

Thesis Paper

A Study on Women Participation in Local Government and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh

Ph. D. Thesis

Supervised by Prof. Dr. Peter Shephard, American Independent University, USA. Co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin, HMD Science & Technology University.

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