Dr. Md Faridul Islam

Secretary (Rtd.) Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

As a member of the 11th BCS (Administration) cadre, Dr. Md. Faridul Islam is a retired Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh and a seasoned public administrator with more than three decades of hands-on experience in governance of local government and rural development.

He has held key leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer of multiple Zilla Parishads and Protocol Officer to the Hon’ble Prime Minister. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Public Administration from American Independent University, USA, with research focused on women’s participation in local governance and sustainable development.

He is also an accomplished researcher with contributions in environmental studies and agricultural science, and remains actively engaged in policy development, academic research, and social initiatives.

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Education.

2023
Ph.D. in Public Administration

American Independent University, California, USA — 2023 Dissertation: A Study on Women Participation in Local Government and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh Supervised by: Prof. Dr. Peter Shephard, Professor, Department of Public Administration, American Independent University, USA. Co-supervised by: Prof. Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin, Ex-Dean, Faculty of Post-Graduation Studies, HMD Science & Technology University.
2007
Post Graduate Diploma in Governance Studies (Public Administration)

BCS (Administration) Training Academy & Northern University, Dhaka, Bangladesh — 2007
CGPA: 3.117
2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance

Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh — 2006
CGPA: 3.58
2004
Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur, Bangladesh — 2004
1987
Master of Science in Plant Pathology (Seed Pathology)

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh — 1987
Class: First Class
1985
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors)

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh — 1985
Class: Second Class
1981
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh — 1981
Division: First Division
1979
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh — 1979
Division: First Division

Experience.

2023
Senior Assistant Secretary (OSD)

Ministry of Public Administration (MOPA), Dhaka, Bangladesh — September 26, 2023 – September 30, 2023
2020 - 2023
Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Kurigram, Bangladesh Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh — May 31, 2020 – September 25, 2023
Location: Kurigram District, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Organized and managed the district’s development activities.
2020
Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Gaibandha, Bangladesh Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh — February 20, 2020 – May 28, 2020
Location: Gaibandha District, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Organized and managed district development activities.
2016-2020
Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Barguna, Bangladesh Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh — November 13, 2016 – February 10, 2020
Location: Barguna District, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Organized and managed district development activities.
2009-2016
Chief Executive Officer (In Charge) & Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Kurigram, Bangladesh Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh — August 16, 2009 – November 3, 2016
Location: Kurigram District, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Organized and managed district development activities.
2006-2009
Research Consultant (Environmental Issues & Social Development)

Bangladesh Science Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh — December 3, 2006 – June 3, 2009
Location: Environmental Studies, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Conducted research on environmental issues and social development.
2001-2006
Protocol Officer to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh Ministry of Establishment, Government of Bangladesh — October 17, 2001 – June 1, 2006
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Organized national and international programs and visits for the Hon’ble Prime Minister.
2000-2001
Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate (1st Class)

Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh — July 20, 2000 – October 17, 2001
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Managed administrative, magisterial, and development activities.
1997-2000
Assistant Commissioner (Land)

Ministry of Land, Tangail Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh — June 2, 1997 – July 27, 2000
Location: Tangail Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Land management and administrative duties.
1996-1997
Assistant Commissioner

Commissioner, Dhaka Division, Government of Bangladesh — May 16, 1996 – June 1, 1997
Location: Tangail, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Administered and coordinated development activities.
1993-1996
Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate

Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Gazipur, Bangladesh — April 10, 1993 – May 15, 1996
Location: Gazipur, Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Administered and coordinated development activities.
1990-1993
Assistant Manager

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Dhaka, Bangladesh — June 8, 1990 – March 31, 1993
Location: All over Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision of agricultural projects.
1989-1990
Research Fellow (Scientific Officer)

Department of Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh — January 1, 1989 – June 8, 1990 Location: Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Conducted research on plant pathology, collected samples, set up experiments, and
published reports.