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“iSocial builds a team of passionate professionals with expertise in data analytics, digital innovation, and inclusive entrepreneurship. Our team members come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds and are trained in BoP market systems, policy advocacy, TVET, and user-centered design. With hands-on experience in digital literacy, financial inclusion, and women’s entrepreneurship, especially through the Kallyani model, our team is committed to driving social impact by connecting communities with private, public, and development sector opportunities.”

Dr. Ananya Raihan
Chairperson, iSocial | Chief Immaginator at DataSense

Dr. Ananya Raihan assumed the role of Chairperson of iSocial in December 2024, after serving as its Chief Executive Director since 2016.

He began his career in academia in 1993 and transitioned to policy research in 2001. That same year, he co-founded Dnet, one of Bangladesh’s first social enterprises, along with like-minded professionals. His full-time journey into social entrepreneurship began in 2005 after receiving the prestigious Ashoka Fellowship…..

Kh. Shahnizam
Manager, Administration

Shameem Ara Sheuly

Nazmul Hossain Avi
Research Director DataSense

Sadman Rahman
Research Fellow

Mt. Tauhida Akter  Ph.D

Senior Research Associate

Raisa Binte Hossain

Research and Business Development Associate

Munzeleen Sarwar

Business Analyst

Md. Mishu Hasan

Lead, UI/UX and Visual Design

Maisha Zaman

Research and Communication Associate 

Nadeem Razzaque Rommo

Program Officer

Sadiq Mahmood

Research Associate

Kanij Fatima Maisha

Research Associate

Md. Jahidul Islam

Research Associate 

Nowshin Sayera
Research Associate- DataSense

 

Anika Tasnim 

Research Intern- DataSense

Shovo Bhowmik

Office Assistant

Alumni of iSocial

Ainan Tajrian

Business Consultant | DataSense

Antara Raisa

Research and Communications Officer- DataSense

Anna Annie Gomes

Research Intern- DataSense

Antara Labiba

Research Intern-DataSense