Our Contributors
Biggani.org is the result of teamwork. Behind it are many writers, researchers, scientists, technologists, volunteers, students, and, finally, our readers. Here, we gratefully remember the names of some such contributors.
Dr. Shafiul Islam: Director, TexTek Solutions. Former President, Institute of Textile Science Canada. Inventor of Spider Silk technology. He earned his doctorate in Textile Science and Technology from the United Kingdom. He has published numerous research papers, books, and patents. Editor, Biggani.org. Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shafiul2009/
Dr. Mashiur Rahman: After studying at Rajshahi Cadet College in Bangladesh, he pursued higher education in Japan, obtaining his Masters and Doctorate degrees. He has since worked as a scientist, teacher, and IT expert in Bangladesh, the USA, and Singapore. Editor, Biggani.org. Personal site: http://drmashiur.com/
Dr. M. Nisa Khan is the author of ‘Understanding LED Illumination’—a popular university-level textbook on laser and LED engineering and solid-state lighting. She earned her BA in Physics and Mathematics from Macalester College, USA, in 1986, and completed her MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 1988 and 1992, respectively. She is widely known for her deep knowledge and contributions in electromagnetic phenomena and related devices such as lasers, LEDs for lighting, and RF antennas. Read more at https://biggani.com/dr_nisa_khan/ Email [email protected] Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-nisa-khan-4bb4453
Dr. Tanvir Hossain: “Passionate about science from an early age. He was a founding member of the Investigative Science Club during his school years. Later, his science articles were published in various newspapers and magazines. Recently, he has been explaining complex scientific topics in simple language for general readers via social media. Writing about science in fluent Bangla is a hallmark of his style. The main goal of his writing is to increase science awareness in Bangladesh and inspire young people to be scientifically minded. He has a collection of science essays called ‘Science of the Century’. Besides writing, astrophotography is one of his main hobbies. Professionally, he has been working for over two decades as a senior scientist for the Australian government.” Guest Editor, Biggani.org. Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanvir-hossain-6aa486155
Manojkumar D. Girish: Born in 1945 in East Bengal. Studied and worked in Kolkata. B.A.; L.E.E. Retired. No formal education in computers. Creator of Bangla Unicode fonts. Guest writer, Biggani.org Email: [email protected]
Sagor Talukder: LL.B. and LL.M. from Rajshahi University. Worked as a lecturer at a university. Currently works in the legal department of a telecommunications service company in Bangladesh. Also provides various pro-bono legal services. Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-talukder-b764028/
Sad Abdul Wali: “Writer on science and information technology. Chief Editor, e-learningbd.com. IT In Charge, Winter Dress Limited. B.S.S., Rajshahi University. Higher Diploma in Software Engineering, Aptech Computer Education. Published books: 1. Database Program: SQL Server, 2. Oracle and Developer (co-authored with Mahbubur Rahman), 3. Bijnan Monisha, 4. Abishkarer Itikotha. Upcoming book: The World’s Top 100 Scientists.” Section Editor, Science for Children, Biggani.org. Email: [email protected]
Md. Mahfuzul Haque: Currently working as a lecturer in the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering department at Metropolitan University, Sylhet. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Applied Physics and Electronics from the University of Dhaka. Section Editor, Physics, Biggani.org. Email: [email protected]
Dr. Bipra Ranjan Dhar: Assistant Professor, University of Alberta, Canada. After his bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from BUET, he earned his Doctorate from the University of Waterloo. Research topic: Wastewater treatment. In addition, he co-authored two books designed to simplify technology for the general public—‘Easy Guide to Renewable Energy’ and ‘Easy Guide to Nanotechnology’. Section Editor, Chemistry, Biggani.org. Email: [email protected]
Md. Golam Mostafa Zaman Bhuiyan: Works in the web division of a US-based e-commerce company. Previously, he was the editor of the IT Corner of Bangladesh’s national newspaper, Daily Ittefaq. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from a private university in Dhaka. Email: [email protected]
Md. Zakir Hossain (Raju): Currently a third-year student in the Department of Finance and Banking, University of Rajshahi. Worked with Visual Basic at the HSC level and now works in PHP. He founded Genex Web Solutions and works there as a web developer. Also, he is the head of the ICT division of the PHP Expert Group Bangladesh, and of the ‘Portfolio’ organization for former and current students of the Finance and Banking Department. Regular blogger at www.rajuru.xenexbd.com and www.somewhereinblog.net/raju. Email: [email protected]
Dr. Saptarshi Mandal: Conducted research for three years in Bangalore in psychopharmacology, cell biology, and cellular signaling. Later pursued an MS at Stanford University. Intends to work in pathology in the future. Email: [email protected]
Mia Mohammad Husainuzzaman: Currently pursuing a doctorate at Miyazaki University, Japan. Specialist in arsenic removal for safe water supply. Email: [email protected]
Md. Osman Goni Jewel: Works as a System Administrator at a Korean company in Chittagong EPZ. MCSA, CCNA certified. Regular blogger at: http://jewelosman.wordpress.com/. Email: [email protected]
Shahjahan Siraj: After completing his degree in Computer Engineering, currently works as a Network Administrator at a Knit Composite Textile company in Dhaka. Also involved in software, web, and network solution services. Works with organizations to popularize free and open-source software. Has been engaged in freelance writing for many years. Email: [email protected]
Parag Jafar Siddique: Studying mechanical engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on a government scholarship since 2004. Currently a third-year (sixth semester) student. [email protected]
Syed Ziaul Habib (Ruboan): Currently working at The Hunger Project Bangladesh. An active volunteer at Sujon (Citizens for Good Governance). In 2000, helped publish the Election Commission’s database of 75 million voters, including photo voter lists, on the web, collaborating with Sujon (now the model for EC’s current voter database). Previously worked in Visual Basic, now working with PHP and recently started working with Joomla. Created some documentary films. Also does photography as a hobby. Has won two international awards from Photoshare and Interaction. Associated with forums such as Somewherein, PHPXpert, and others. Moderator of PHP Team. In 2003, collaborated with John Kunrod on the development of a Unicode Converter (the first step in Unicode converting). Works on Bangla computing, websites, and database development. Blog: http://roobon.wordpress.com Email: [email protected]
H. H. Nazrul Islam Khan (Ziko): Bachelors in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from North South University, and Masters in Creative Multimedia from Lincoln University, Malaysia. Currently employed in the IT industry in Malaysia. Nazrul is a core member of Bangladesh Open Source Network (BDOSN). He is engaged in Linux administration, network management, various commercial and custom content management systems, and audio-visual content development. He manages the Biggani.org system. Email: [email protected]
Alamgir Mohammad: Doctoral candidate in Telecommunications at Victoria University, Australia. Also an associate lecturer at Shahjalal University. He contributes to the Bangla version of Joomla and works on the Bangla OCR (Optical Character Recognition) project (a procedure for converting scanned images to digital text).
Zaineb: Further information needs to be collected.
Shamima Yasmin Rima: From 2017 to 2019, she managed the Biggani.org system and handled coordination tasks. She published a weekly science newsletter.
Salma Akter: Earned her MS in Horticulture from Bangladesh Agricultural University. Currently working as Principal Investigator for the Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Research Project at POKKHOM, Dhaka. Together, Abdur Rashid and Salma Akter co-authored the book ‘Advanced Techniques in Fruit Cultivation,’ June 2007.
Mahe Alam Khan: Working with us from Dhaka, overseeing marketing.
Dr. Badrul Huda Khan (http://www.BadrulKhan.com): The quote “If a country delays adopting technology, it will fall behind,” used in the Biggani.com logo, was adapted from his interview with Prothom Alo.
Dr. Nazmul Ahsan, University of Tokyo, Japan
Tawhid Rahman, NTT, Japan
Abul Nuruzzaman, Cypress Semiconductor, California, USA
Reza Nabi, Software Engineer, Saga Software, USA
Probir K Saha, Rose Sweaters, rosesweater.com, Dhaka, Bangladesh
TexTek Solutions, http://textek.weebly.com, Ontario, Canada
Life 2 Love, http://life2love.weebly.com
Our Beautiful Planet, http://ourbeautifulplanet.piczo.com
Eyena Khanam, Principal, Sunshine Kindergarten School, Thakurparra, Comilla
Onnesha Multimedia School, http://onnesha.piczo.com Rupnagar, Mirpur, Dhaka
Abu Sadat Sayem, Editor, Textile & Clothing Bangladesh, Dhaka
Aktaruzzaman Bhuiyan, Onnesha Multimedia School, Rupnagar, Mirpur, Dhaka
Syed Farhana Hossain, Lecturer, Stamford University, Dhaka
Salma Akter, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jesmine Ara Bully, Lecturer, Mirpur Girls` College, Dhaka
Anwar Polash, Bikrompur
Shafiqul Islam Bahar, Uttoron, Bangladesh Betar, Dhaka
D. A T M Shariful Islam, Fukuoka, Japan
Shafique Rehman, Lal Golap, Bangladesh Television, BTV, Dhaka
Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury, Prothom Alo, Dhaka Bangladesh
Kabir Hossain, Prothom Alo, Dhaka Bangladesh
Salma Akter, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Shyamal Mitra, ASSL Associates, Dhaka
Dr. Bilquis Banu, London, UK
Dr. Shamsun Nahar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dr. S Koul, USA
Prof. Khalilur Rahman, Mathematics Dept., Habibullah Bahar College, Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Manzare Shamim, Chairman, Dept. of Anatomy, BSMMU, Dhaka
Dr. Nargis Akter Banu, Voice of Bangladesh, Sydney, Australia, http://vob-sydney.com
Dr. M E Shamim Chowdhury, CEO, Scholars Bangladesh, http://www.scholarsbangladesh.com
Subir Das, Shukhobor Protidin, Channel I, Dhaka
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