Md. Zarif Rahman is working as the Research Director at Sapran – Safeguarding All Lives, where he leads research and advocacy on human rights, climate justice, and institutional reform in Bangladesh.

As a columnist, he writes on human rights, governance, police accountability, social movements, misinformation, and the challenges of building democratic institutions in post-authoritarian contexts. His op-eds seek to translate research insights into public debate, advocating for citizen-centric governance and the protection of civic space.

As an activist and policy advocate, Zarif works closely with civil society actors and reform initiatives addressing state violence, accountability, and justice for victims. He served as a member in the Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, contributing to discussions on democratic and citizen-centered policing.

As a researcher, his work spans political violence, rural land conflict, communal violence and misinformation, inclusive tourism in marginalized regions, AI and governance, education resilience, and police–public relations in Bangladesh. His recent work focuses on documenting disabling violence and supporting accountability and reform efforts in the aftermath of the 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh.

Zarif holds both BSS and MSS degrees in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Dhaka.

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