Md. Abrar Karim

Md. Abrar Karim holds a Master of Development Studies (MDS) degree from the University of Dhaka, with a major in Public Policy Analysis, and a Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) degree in Economics from BRAC University. His master’s thesis, titled “Health-Seeking Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bashbari Slum: A Qualitative Study,” analyzed changes in health-seeking behavior among slum residents during the pandemic.

He has previously worked at Services and Solutions International Limited (SSIL) as an Assistant Unit Executive. Prior to that, he worked as a Field Officer at SAMAHAR Consultants Ltd. and as a Survey Field Supervisor at the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD).

Through his professional experience and academic training, Mr. Karim has gained experience in data collection, field supervision, data analysis, and report writing. He aspires to pursue a career as a social development researcher, with research interests in public health, poverty, and education. 

He joined CRD in September 2026 as a Research Assistant in the Department of Research and Evaluation.