Nazmul Haque

Executive Director, Institute of Development Affairs (IDEA)

Nazmul Haque is the founding Executive Director of the Institute of Development Affairs (IDEA), leading the organization from Sylhet with more than four decades of distinguished experience in participatory development, community empowerment, disaster resilience, and organizational leadership.

He holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague, Netherlands, and postgraduate degrees in Botany from the University of Chittagong. His career began with Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB), where he played key roles in planning, research, community development, and programme management before establishing IDEA.

Over the years, Nazmul has served as a consultant, evaluator, and trainer for numerous national and international organizations, contributing to programmes on poverty reduction, health, livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, and institutional development. His expertise in participatory monitoring and evaluation, organizational development, and community-based approaches has influenced development initiatives across Bangladesh.

A published author and respected development thinker, he has written extensively on disaster preparedness, community-based early warning systems, and grassroots development. His leadership extends beyond IDEA through active engagement in civic and humanitarian organizations dedicated to disaster resilience, peacebuilding, and social welfare.

Guided by the principles of inclusion, innovation, and community ownership, Nazmul Haque continues to champion sustainable development that empowers people and strengthens resilient communities across Bangladesh.