Bangladesh Educational and Counselling Psychology Society (BECPS) Elects New Committee Members at Annual Meeting. Dhaka, Bangladesh – October 27, 2023: The annual meeting of the Bangladesh Educational and Counselling Psychology Society (BECPS) was held yesterday at 5 p.m. at Dhaka University’s RC Majumdar Auditorium. The meeting marked the announcement of the new committee for the term 2023-2025.
Dr. Shahin Islam, Professor of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (DECP) at Dhaka University, presided over the meeting as the President of BECPS. He was also re-elected as the Chairman of the department. Dr. A. J. M. A. Islam, Associate Professor of the same department, was elected General Secretary.
The executive committee, comprising 15 members, was elected through direct voting by 150 members. The election process was overseen by Dr. Mahmudur Rahman, Vice-Provost of IU-BAT and Counselling Psychologist Lutfun Nahar Begum from Monovikash Foundation, and Counsellor Moksed Malek.
The new committee expressed gratitude for the trust placed in them and pledged to work diligently for the progress of educational and counselling psychology in Bangladesh. The BECPS is dedicated to fostering the professional development of psychologists and ensuring the safety and security of mental health professionals.
For more information, please visit the official website of BECPS.
Note: This article has been prepared based on the official announcement and information provided by BECPS.
New Executive Committee Members of BECPS for the Term 2023-2025:
The Bangladesh Educational and Counselling Psychology Society (BECPS) recently announced its new executive committee for 2023-2025. The committee members, elected through a direct voting process, are enthusiastic professionals dedicated to advancing the fields of educational and counselling psychology in Bangladesh.
Leadership Team:
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President:
Shaheen Islam
- Former Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, DU
- Email: shaheen.islam8@gmail.com
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Vice-President:
Dr. Mahjabeen Haque
- Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, DU
- Email: mahjabeenhaquedu@gmail.com
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Treasurer:
Tanmi Akhter
- Educational Psychologist, Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA), BSMMU
- Email: tanmiakhter@yahoo.com
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General Secretary:
Dr. Azharul Islam
- Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, DU
- Email: azharulislam@du.ac.bd
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Joint Secretary:
Anne Anthonia Baroi
- Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer, BRAC University
- Email: anneabaroi@gmail.com
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Organizational Secretary:
Mostak Ahamed Imran
- Lecturer & Play Therapist, BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED), BRAC University
- Email: mostak.ahamed.imran@gmail.com
Executive Members:
- Nuzhat-E-Rahman:
- Counselling Psychologist, Promises Medical Limited
- Email: nuzhatrahman1219@gmail.com
- Ayesha Seddiqa:
- Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer, BRAC University
- Email: ayeshaseddiqasumi@gmail.com
- Kamrun Nahar Khan:
- Student Counselor, Senior Section, International Hope School Bangladesh
- Email: pinny.knkhan@gmail.com
- Safina Binte Enayet:
- Psychosocial Counselor, Counseling Unit, BRAC University
- Email: safina.enayet30@gmail.com
- Md. Asadujjaman Raju (Raju Akon):
Assistant Counselling Psychologist, Pinel Mental Health Care Centre
- Email: rajuakondo@gmail.com
- Nayeema Haque:
- Senior Psychologist, BRAC Institute of Educational Development
- Email: nayeema.haque566@gmail.com
- Sadia Afrin:
- Educational Psychologist, IPNA BSMMU, DECP Service
- Email: afrinsadia0323@yahoo.com
- Md. Mehedi Hasan:
- Lead Psychologist, Mind to Heart
- Email: mehedi.psy@gmail.com
- Md. Reza-A-Rabby:
- Psychologist, BRAC Institute of Educational Development
- Email: reza.bappy.31@gmail.com
The new committee members are determined to uphold the values of BECPS and work collaboratively to improve educational and counselling psychology practices in Bangladesh. Their dedication and expertise will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the field.
For more information about BECPS and its initiatives, please visit the official website.