Our Partners and Contributors

Biggani.org is the result of collective effort. Writers, researchers, scientists, technologists, volunteers, students, organizations, and—most importantly—our readers have all contributed to its journey.

We gratefully recognize the individuals and organizations whose knowledge, time, technical support, writing, and encouragement have helped Biggani.org grow.

Featured Contributors

Dr. Shafiul Islam

Dr. Shafiul Islam is Director of TexTek Solutions and a former President of the Institute of Textile Science Canada. An innovator in spider-silk technology, he earned his doctorate in Textile Science and Technology in the United Kingdom. He has published numerous research papers, books, and patents and has served as an Editor of Biggani.org.

LinkedIn: Dr. Shafiul Islam

Dr. Mashiur Rahman

Dr. Mashiur Rahman studied at Rajshahi Cadet College before pursuing higher education in Japan, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees. He has worked as a scientist, educator, technologist, and business-development professional across Bangladesh, the United States, Japan, and Singapore. He is the Founder and Chairman of Biggani.org.

Website: drmashiur.com

Dr. M. Nisa Khan

Dr. M. Nisa Khan is the author of Understanding LED Illumination, a widely used university-level textbook on laser and LED engineering and solid-state lighting. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Mathematics from Macalester College in 1986, followed by an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1988 and 1992.

She is recognized for her expertise in electromagnetic phenomena and related technologies, including lasers, light-emitting diodes, and RF antennas.

Detailed profile: Read more
LinkedIn: Dr. M. Nisa Khan
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Tanvir Hossain

Dr. Tanvir Hossain has been passionate about science since childhood and was a founding member of the Anushandhani Science Club during his school years. His science articles have appeared in various publications, and he is known for explaining complex scientific ideas in accessible Bengali.

His writing seeks to strengthen public understanding of science and encourage scientific thinking among young people. He is the author of Shatabdir Biggan, a collection of science essays, and is also interested in astrophotography. He has worked for the Australian Government as a senior scientist and served as a Guest Editor of Biggani.org.

LinkedIn: Dr. Tanvir Hossain
Email: [email protected]

Manoj Kumar D. Girish

Born in East Bengal in 1945, Manoj Kumar D. Girish completed his education and professional career in Kolkata. Although he had no formal education in computer science, he contributed to Bengali computing as a Unicode font developer. He has also served as a Guest Writer for Biggani.org.

Email: [email protected]

Sagar Talukdar

Sagar Talukdar earned LLB and LLM degrees from the University of Rajshahi. He previously worked as a university lecturer and later joined the legal division of a telecommunications service provider in Bangladesh. He has also contributed through pro bono legal services.

LinkedIn: Sagar Talukdar
Email: [email protected]

Saad Abdul Wali

Saad Abdul Wali is a writer on science and information technology and has served as Editor-in-Chief of e-learningbd.com and IT-in-Charge at Winter Dress Limited. He earned a BSS from the University of Rajshahi and a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering from Aptech Computer Education.

His published books include works on SQL Server, Oracle and Developer tools, scientific thinkers, and the history of inventions. He served as Section Editor for “Science for Children” at Biggani.org.

Email: [email protected]

Md. Mahfuzul Haque

Md. Mahfuzul Haque has worked as a lecturer in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Metropolitan University, Sylhet. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Applied Physics and Electronics from the University of Dhaka and served as Physics Section Editor at Biggani.org.

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Bipro Ranjan Dhar

Dr. Bipro Ranjan Dhar is a chemical engineer whose research focuses on wastewater treatment. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from BUET and his doctorate from the University of Waterloo, Canada.

He also co-authored two Bengali books that explain renewable energy and nanotechnology in accessible language. He served as Chemistry Section Editor at Biggani.org.

Email: [email protected]

Md. Golam Mostafa Zaman Bhuiyan

Md. Golam Mostafa Zaman Bhuiyan has worked in the web division of a US-based e-commerce company. He previously edited the IT Corner of the Bangladeshi national newspaper The Daily Ittefaq and earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from a private university in Dhaka.

Email: [email protected]

Md. Zakir Hossain (Raju)

At the time of his contribution, Md. Zakir Hossain was studying Finance and Banking at the University of Rajshahi while working with PHP and web development. He founded Xenex Web Solutions and contributed to technology communities and student organizations.

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Saptarshi Mandal

Dr. Saptarshi Mandal conducted research in psychopharmacology, cell biology, and cellular signalling in Bangalore before completing an MS at Stanford University. His academic interests include pathology and biomedical research.

Email: [email protected]

Mia Mohammad Hussainuzzaman

Mia Mohammad Hussainuzzaman pursued doctoral research at the University of Miyazaki in Japan. His area of specialization includes arsenic removal and technologies for ensuring safe drinking water.

Email: [email protected]

Md. Osman Gani Jewel

Md. Osman Gani Jewel has worked as a systems administrator for a Korean company in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone. He holds MCSA and CCNA certifications and has contributed to technology blogging.

Website: jewelosman.wordpress.com
Email: [email protected]

Shahjahan Siraj

Shahjahan Siraj studied Computer Engineering and has worked as a network administrator in the textile sector in Dhaka. He has also been involved in software, web, and network services, promoted free and open-source software, and contributed as a freelance writer.

Email: [email protected]

Parag Jafar Siddique

Parag Jafar Siddique began studying Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology in Rawalpindi in 2004 under a scholarship from the Government of Pakistan.

Email: [email protected]

Syed Ziaul Habib (Roobon)

Syed Ziaul Habib has worked with The Hunger Project Bangladesh and volunteered with SHUJAN—Citizens for Good Governance. His contributions span voter-information systems, PHP and Joomla development, Bengali computing, Unicode conversion, database development, documentary filmmaking, and photography.

He has received international recognition for his photography and has actively participated in several technology communities.

Blog: roobon.wordpress.com
Email: [email protected]

H. H. Nazirul Islam Khan (Zico)

H. H. Nazirul Islam Khan earned a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from North South University and a master’s degree in Creative Multimedia from Lincoln University, Malaysia.

He has worked in the Malaysian IT industry and contributed to Linux administration, network management, content-management systems, audiovisual content development, and the Bangladesh Open Source Network. He also supported the technical systems of Biggani.org.

Email: [email protected]

Alamgir Mohammad

Alamgir Mohammad pursued doctoral research in Telecommunications at Victoria University, Australia, while being associated with Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. His interests include the Bengali version of Joomla and Bengali Optical Character Recognition technology.

Shamima Yasmin Rima

From 2017 to 2019, Shamima Yasmin Rima supported the technical management and coordination of Biggani.org. She also contributed to the publication of a weekly science newsletter.

Salma Akter

Salma Akter earned an MS in Horticulture from Bangladesh Agricultural University. She worked as Principal Investigator of an integrated rice–duck farming research project at Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra in Dhaka.

Together with Abdur Rashid, she co-authored Advanced Techniques of Fruit Cultivation, published in June 2007.

Mahe Alam Khan

Mahe Alam Khan supported Biggani.org from Dhaka and contributed to its marketing activities.

Additional Contributors and Supporters

We also gratefully acknowledge the following individuals for their advice, writing, technical assistance, outreach, professional support, and encouragement:

• Dr. Badrul Huda Khan — the quotation previously used in the Biggani.com logo was adapted from his interview with Prothom Alo.
• Dr. Nazmul Ahsan — The 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, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Eyena Khanam — Principal, Sunshine Kindergarten School, Cumilla.
• Abu Sadat Sayem — Editor, Textile & Clothing Bangladesh, Dhaka.
• Aktaruzzaman Bhuiyan — Onnesha Multimedia School, Dhaka.
• Syed Farhana Hossain — Lecturer, Stamford University, Dhaka.
• Jesmine Ara Bully — Lecturer, Mirpur Girls’ College, Dhaka.
• Anwar Polash — Bikrampur, Bangladesh.
• Shafiqul Islam Bahar — Uttoron, Bangladesh Betar, Dhaka.
• Dr. A. T. M. Shariful Islam — Fukuoka, Japan.
• Shafique Rehman — Lal Golap, Bangladesh Television.
• Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury — Prothom Alo, Dhaka.
• Kabir Hossain — Prothom Alo, Dhaka.
• Shyamal Mitra — ASSL Associates, Dhaka.
• Dr. Bilquis Banu — London, United Kingdom.
• Dr. Shamsun Nahar — Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Dr. S. Koul — United States.
• Prof. Khalilur Rahman — Department of Mathematics, Habibullah Bahar College, Dhaka.
• Prof. Dr. Manzare Shamim — Department of Anatomy, BSMMU, Dhaka.
• Dr. Nargis Akter Banu — Voice of Bangladesh, Sydney, Australia.
• Dr. M. E. Shamim Chowdhury — Scholars Bangladesh.
• Subir Das — Shukhobor Protidin, Channel i, Dhaka.
• Zainab — contribution details are being updated.

Organizations and Community Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the following organizations and community initiatives:

• TexTek Solutions, Ontario, Canada
• Life 2 Love
• Our Beautiful Planet
• Onnesha Multimedia School, Rupnagar, Mirpur, Dhaka
• Rose Sweaters, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• WeDevs

Special Acknowledgement

We extend special thanks to the WeDevs team for helping migrate our content-management system to WordPress in 2005. Their technical assistance played an important role in strengthening the foundation of our digital platform.

A Note About Our Records

Because Biggani.org has undergone several server and platform migrations, some contributors’ names may have been unintentionally omitted, and some historical information may no longer be current.

If you notice missing, incomplete, or inaccurate information, please contact us at [email protected]. We sincerely appreciate your help in preserving an accurate record of everyone who has contributed to our journey.