Member, National Advisory Committee, ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter
Mr. Md AbuTaher has been working with UNODC Bangladesh since March 2020 as National Programme Coordinator (Drugs and HIV/AIDS). He has over twenty-two years of experience in the fields of drugs, public health, labour rights in the ready-made garments sector, women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, migration and development, and governance and system strengthening.
Prior to his work with UNODC Bangladesh, Mr. Taher worked with CARE International in Bangladesh for around nineteen years in different capacities on various development issues. He has strong working experience with both public and private donors and UN agencies, including EC, DFID, USAID, UNICEF, Galeries Lafayette, Walmart, GAP, and H&M.
Academically, Mr. Taher obtained a Master’s degree in Sociology from Dhaka University and a professional Master’s degree in Governance Studies from Dhaka University.
Academically, Mr. Taher obtained a Master’s degree in Sociology from Dhaka University and a professional Master’s degree in Governance Studies from Dhaka University.
Mr. Md Abu Taher has been working with UNODC Bangladesh since March 2020 as a National Programme Coordinator for Drugs and HIV/AIDS. He has over 22 years of experience in the fields of drugs and health, community empowerment, and human rights. He is a member of the advisory group of the Network of People Who Use Drugs.