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From Curiosity to Policy Impact

Political Science graduate. Social researcher. Passionate about governance, political economy, and evidence-based development. I transform data into actionable insights for organizations and decision-makers.

Rokibul Islam Tonmoy
Driven by curiosity, committed to impact.

I believe research should not remain in reports—it should influence decisions, strengthen institutions, and improve people's lives.

Rokibul Islam Tonmoy
Personal Motivation

“Growing up witnessing the socio-political transformations of Bangladesh, I realized that policy decisions often fail when disconnected from ground realities. My passion lies in bridging this gap—spending weeks in coastal unions, rural districts, and urban settlements to capture authentic community voices, then transforming those insights into rigorous empirical evidence that drives meaningful policy reform.”

I am a Political Science graduate and social researcher committed to producing evidence that informs better governance, public policy, and sustainable development. My work focuses on understanding how institutions, communities, and public systems respond to complex social challenges.

Over the past two years, I have contributed to more than 35 research projects with national and international organizations across Bangladesh. My experience spans quantitative and qualitative research, survey design, data quality assurance, field coordination, and policy-oriented analysis.

35+ Research Projects
64 Districts Covered
10+ Development Partners
2+ Years Experience

How I Work

A rigorous mixed-methods approach powered by modern analytical software and proven field protocols.

Quantitative Rigor

Designing probability sampling frameworks, structured survey questionnaires, data validation logic, and statistical analysis.

SPSS R ODK MS Excel

Qualitative Depth

Conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), ethnographic case studies, and thematic coding.

NVivo Thematic Coding KII Protocols FGD Guides

Mobile CAPI & Spatial

Programming mobile data collection forms with real-time GPS tracking, automated skip logic, and spatial mapping of survey sites.

KoBoToolbox ArcGIS GPS Mapping CAPI Scripts

Quality & Ethics

Leading enumerator training workshops, high-frequency data audits, respondent privacy protocols, and informed consent.

Data Auditing IRB Ethics Enumerator Training Quality Control

Milestones & Pathways

The progression of my academic background, field research milestones, and future direction.

2024

BSS in Political Science

BSS (Honours) in Political Science, Government Titumir College, affiliated with University of Dhaka

2022–23

First Fieldwork

Stepped into the field managing primary data collection in climate-vulnerable coastal belts and rural union parishads — FGDs, KIIs, and surveys.

2023–25

Joined dRI, Scale

Full-time Executive, Research and Development leading enumerator teams across all 64 districts for UNDP, USAID, and Swisscontact — 35+ evaluations.

2026

Master's Prep

Preparing for postgraduate study in political science, public policy, and comparative governance to deepen analytical frameworks.

Future

Policy Leadership

Dedicated to leading impactful policy research, institutional analysis, and global development initiatives.

Research Philosophy

“Research is meaningful only when it creates positive change.”

I believe empirical evidence, ethical methodologies, and authentic community voices should actively shape public policy, strengthen democratic institutions, and drive sustainable socio-economic development.

Empirical Field Rigor

Grounding policy insights in verified, high-quality empirical field data.

Ethical Respondent Dignity

Upholding strict ethical standards, informed consent, and community trust.

Actionable Policy Impact

Translating research findings into practical governance solutions.

Principles That Drive My Work

Ethical standards and core commitments guiding every study and collaboration.

Empirical Evidence

Grounding every policy recommendation, publication, and insight in rigorously verified field data.

Ethics & Integrity

Uncompromising ethical standards in field collection, participant consent, and unbiased objective reporting.

Actionable Impact

Ensuring research moves beyond static academic reports to actively influence decisions and improve lives.