The U.S.–Bangladesh NextGen Policy Fellowship (USBNPF) is dedicated to empowering college students from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in international development and foreign affairs.
While our priority is to support Bangladeshi-American students—who remain significantly underrepresented in these fields—we also welcome other students who share a strong interest in Bangladesh, South Asia, and global policy.
Our mission is to nurture the next generation of global leaders by providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to pressing international issues. Fellows gain the professional skills, networks, and confidence they need to see themselves as future leaders shaping U.S. engagement with the world.
Advisory Board
Ambassador Leoni Cuelenaere (rtd.)
Dr. Andrea Hickerson
Dr. Nazmus Sakib
Azfar Choudhury
Ali Maleki
Dr. Taslima Choudhury
Dr. Rebecca Choudhury
Dr. Zia Choudhury
Najla Lewis
Teeham Choudhury
Ambassador (rtd.) Mary Ann Peters
Nilanthi Samaranayake
Chowdhury Khairuzzaman
Atif Choudhury (Acting CEO)
Dr. Ruhul Choudhury
Dr. Quanita Choudhury
Tawhid Rahman
Dr. Connor Simutis
Samira Choudhury
H.E. Nasser Al Naemi
Murtajur Rahman
Dr. Asif Ryan Khan
Areef Choudhury
Mushrif Choudhury
Muhtadi Choudhury
Tayeeba Maleki
Farina Choudhury
Professor Tabina Simutis
Raeedah Choudhury
Professor Tabina Simutis
Our Institutional Values
Our Approach
Transparency
Clear and open communication.
Excellence
Our work is a calling and deserves the utmost care and diligence
People-Centered Advocacy
Translating lived experiences into policy at the national and global stage
Accountability
Being faithful stewards of organizational resources and responsive leadership
Innovative Impact
Blending field practice with multi-stakeholder policy advocacy
Sustainability
Enduring benefits for beneficiary communities and the future potential of the fellows who serve as their advocates
Support the inaugural USBNPF Cohort!
With your magnanimous contribution, we can support generations of Bangladesh experts and advocates, commission impactful research projects, and organize high-impact engagements. Make a difference today!
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