I am a researcher in Development Studies specializing in the historical intersections of natural disasters, non-state collective action, and political stability. Currently pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of Antwerp, my work is driven by a fundamental conviction: to navigate the development challenges of the future, we must first master the socio-political frameworks of the past.
My research focuses primarily on Bangladesh and the broader South Asian region, investigating how moments of acute crisis—from environmental catastrophes to state failure—serve as “stress tests” for governance. I explore how these disruptions expose structural deficiencies while simultaneously reshaping nationalism, collective memory, and public demands for accountability.
Bridging History and Action What this really means is that I don’t view history as a static record. Instead, I treat it as a roadmap for building resilience. My academic journey, spanning the University of Dhaka, Lund University, and now Antwerp, has been a quest to understand why some societies fracture under pressure while others forge new paths toward stability.