NOTABLE ALUMNI

Hridi completed a double major in Environmental Science and Environmental Management with a minor in Anthropology at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in 2021. An energetic student, Hridi was the President of the Environment Club and the founding President of IUB Korean Club while studying at university. After completing her graduation, Hridi worked as a Research Analyst at Canopy Security Risk Management Consultants. Hridi also won the CARE 2021 Curiosity Awards for her work in Upskill, Bangladesh. Hridi is currently pursuing a Masters of Global Sustainability Studies at the University of Denver in Colorado, USA.

Fatiha completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science with a minor in Media and Communication at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in 2021. An active student, she was the President of the Green Planet Club and was involved in leading and organising many events of the club. Fatiha did two internships while she was at IUB - one at the BARD Centre for Environmental Policy in USA for the project called Solve Climate by 2030 and another internship at Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) in Bangladesh. After completing her graduation, Fatiha worked at BetterStories Limited, a consulting firm, as their Project Research Associate. Fatiha is currently pursuing Masters of Applied Science in Environmental System Engineering and Management at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

Bivor graduated from Independent University, Bangladesh, in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. He then spent 2.5 years working at Global Environmental and Textile Technological Services (GETTS) as a Senior Environmental Executive where he made IEE, EMP, EIA Reports, and worked on Zero Discharge 3R Plans based on environmental factors and plotting them on a map using GIS. He worked with international clients on understanding customer needs and providing service within the necessary standards, regulations, and guidelines of the country. Currently, Bivor is pursuing a Master of Environmental Management at Charles Darwin University in Casuarina, NT, Australia.

Tanzila Azad Nowreen completed her B.Sc. in Environmental Science and Management from Independent University Bangladesh in 2022. She has received a fully funded scholarship for M.Sc. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from St. Francis Xavier University at Nova Scotia, Canada for the academic year starting in 2023. The scholarship not only covers her tuition but also includes an annual stipend for her research work. While at IUB, Tanzila did her internship at the Daily Sun where she wrote about climate and environmental issues. At IUB, Tanzila was awarded with Dean’s Honor List awards every year and she also received a 60% tuition waiver.

Faiyaz completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Management from the School of Environment and Life Sciences at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in 2021. He is currently working as an Assistant Environmental Specialist at Waste Concern. Waste Concern was founded in 1995 with the motto “Waste is a Resource” with a vision to contribute towards waste recycling, environmental improvement, renewable energy, poverty reduction through job creation, and sustainable development. Currently, Faiyaz is working on a project called “Integrated Solid Waste Management Improvement Project (ISWMIP)”, which falls under the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) and is financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) is the Implementing Agency of the ISWMIP. Faiyaz is also pursuing his Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).