Linnet Riya Barman

Linnet Riya Barman is an emerging researcher with a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Gazipur Agricultural University. She has over 3.5 years of experience in interdisciplinary academic research, publishing and serving as a peer reviewer for reputed journals. She joined as Research Assistant at CRD September 2025. 

She was awarded the National Science and Technology Research Fellowship, recognizing her potential in agricultural research. Riya also worked as an intern at the Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI) where she contributed to BJRI and Krishi Gobeshona Foundation’s collaborative project focused on transforming conventional agriculture into high-value enterprises. 

Riya has expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and experience in using different data analysis tools. Her research interests span diverse themes, including food security and sustainable food systems, sustainable agricultural practices, rural livelihoods and development. She aspires to build an interdisciplinary research career that bridges agriculture, sustainability, and policy to address global development challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a research assistant of CRD, she envisions contributing to sustainable development through evidence-based research that informs policy and practice and addresses real-world challenges in Bangladesh and beyond.