• A pioneering leader in the autism movement in Bangladesh, with over two decades of experience in advocacy, education, and training.
• Founder Parent Member of Moonflower Autism Foundation.
• Founding Parent Member of the Society for the Welfare of Autistic Children (SWAC).
• Served as Secretary and Executive Member of SWAC (2018–2022).
• Her lifelong commitment to the autism community is inspired by her personal journey as the mother of an adult son with autism.

Education & Certifications

• Completed professional training at the National Professional Development Center on Autism (NPDC), University of North Carolina, USA.
• Earned online certification in Disability in the Community, Community-Based Rehabilitation and International Development from ICACBR, Queen’s University, Canada.
• Certified in Psychotherapy and Counseling from the Teacher Development Institute (TDI), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Received specialized autism training from experts in India, the United Kingdom, and Finland.

Professional Experience & Contributions

• Over 20 years of leadership experience at SWAC, working with children, adolescents, and adults with autism.
• Organizer and speaker at numerous national workshops and awareness programs across Bangladesh, including in:
  • Rajshahi, Bogura, Pabna, Sylhet, Chattogram, Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khulna
  • Renowned institutions such as University of Dhaka, BUET, National Institute of Mental Health, Eden Mohila College, and the Institute of Child Health
• Convener of the South Asian Regional Conference on Autism, the first of its kind in Bangladesh.
• Represented Bangladesh at international conferences in Pakistan and Qatar.
• Observed autism programs in the USA, UK, Finland, Qatar, and Australia.

National Committee Roles

• Convener, Thematic Group on Autism Spectrum Disorders, National Forum of Organizations Working with the Disabled (NFOWD)
• Member, Sub-Committee on Capacity Building for Education and Services on Autism (CESA), Global Autism Bangladesh
• Member, National Technical Guidance Committee on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Autism
• Member, National Committee on Women and Children’s Development (NCWCD)
• Trustee, Neurodevelopmental Disabled Persons Protection Trust

Recognition & Awards

• Honored by the Ministry of Social Welfare as a distinguished contributor to autism support and advocacy.
• Recognized by Democracywatch for exceptional service in autism advocacy.
• Awarded by the Asia Human Development Foundation for outstanding contributions to the disability sector.

Personal Commitment

• Strongly believes that inclusive development is essential for sustainable national progress.
• Deeply committed to delivering the highest quality support and services for individuals with autism, despite financial and systemic challenges.
• Draws ongoing strength and inspiration from her son and the many individuals with autism she serves.