About
Bridging social work, human security, and evidence-based policy to improve the well-being of veterans and vulnerable populations.
Biography
I am a social researcher and public-service leader with dual master's degrees in Human Security and Social Welfare from the University of Dhaka. My work sits at the intersection of mental health, social protection, and human security — combining frontline operational leadership with mixed-methods research.
As a Director (Commanding Officer) in the Bangladesh Ansar & Village Defence Party, I lead operational planning, large-scale training, and community-development initiatives. Alongside this, I conduct and publish peer-reviewed research on depression, eco-anxiety, food insecurity, and mental health across Bangladeshi communities.
My ambition is to pursue advanced research on mental health, social well-being, security paradox, veteran affairs, and reintegration into civilian life — and to return to Bangladesh to strengthen government support systems and evidence-based social policy.
My academic goal is to pursue advanced research on mental health, social well-being, the security paradox, veterans' affairs, reintegration into civilian life, and the support needs of military and paramilitary veterans as well as vulnerable populations. Building on my academic background in social work and human security, I aim to develop advanced methodological and analytical expertise to critically examine the challenges faced by marginalised populations and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing social support and protection systems. Through doctoral study, I hope to contribute to rigorous, evidence-based research that can inform policies and programs supporting veterans and vulnerable communities. As I progress towards my research aspirations, I intend to return to Bangladesh and apply the knowledge and research expertise gained from global settings to strengthen public policies, institutional and social support systems, human security, and community well-being. In the long term, I aim to contribute to academic research and evidence-based policymaking that promote resilience, social inclusion, and quality of life, particularly among vulnerable and underserved populations.
Contact details
- 📍 Dhaka, Bangladesh
- ammar.dmo@gmail.com
- +880 1856-105094
Languages
- BengaliNative
- EnglishIELTS 7.0
Listening 8.5 · Reading 6.5 · Writing 6.5 · Speaking 7.0
Skills & Abilities
Research & Methods
Leadership & Operations
Values & Tools
References
Dr. Md Saifur Rahman
Deputy Director General, Chattogram
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh