1. Mubassira Ferdousi Nishad
6, West Tutpara, Khulna, Bangladesh |ferdousiburi@gmail.com| https://bd.linkedin.com/in/mubassira-ferdousi-27923998
(+88)01854840696| DOB 22.11.1990
EDUCATION
Asian University for Women (AUW), Chittagong, Bangladesh, July 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies.
Concentrate on Asian Philosophy, Culture, Religion and Arts, and connoisseur of Bengalism
Honors: Dean‟s List (all semesters);
Completed Coursework in Asian Studies Major Includes:
 Art History: A Global
Perspective
 Gender Identities in South Asian
Films
 Globalization and Cultural: an
Asian Perspective
 Literature of the South Asian
Diaspora
 Asian Philosophy
 Philosophy and Film
 Gender and Visual Culture in
Asia
 Religion and Violence in Asia
 Women in Theatre: a
Comparative Study
 Gender and Sexuality in Asian
Religion
 Cultural Commentary through
Contemporary Writing
 Musical Composition
 Introduction of Western Musical
History
 Foundation of Drawing
 Acting, Voice and Movement
 Individual Studies about
Pilgrimage, Chandranath and
Bengalism
Govt. Pioneer College, Khulna, Bangladesh, May 2008
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Govt. Coronation Girls High School, Khulna, Bangladesh, May 2005
School Secondary Certificate (SSC)
WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Post Production Producer, “Paat Nach”, A documentary of a seasonal ritual of South Bengal.
July, 2015, Chittagong. Bangladesh
 Fund raised from Asian University for Women and directed the budget
 Researched the roots of Bangla Dhormo, the twenty four and half discourse (Sare Chobbish Totto).
 Assisting sound designing and scripting
 Joined in concept brain storming session
Founding Member, BAWM, Silent Natural Activist Association. July, 2014 to present, Bangladesh.
 Directed a Conceptual Film, Chorok,based on the seasonal practice of Bengalism with the cooperation of other founder
members.
 Responsibilities promotion of representation of the Dorshon (Philosophy) of Bengalism
 Discovering the basic philosophy of Bengalism
 Create Chorok Yantra, a symbolic conceptual picture of Chorok.
 Research via Library and Internet about south Asian esoteric practices and believes.
 Visited different regions of Bangladesh to research and documentation about indigenous and nature related practices
Sound Assistant, Assistant Director and Researcher, Indigenous visual Arts, An audio-visual Production house.
2011-2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
 Visited different regions of Bangladesh to research and documentation about indigenous and nature related practices
 Worked in audio-visual advertisement environment
oGrameen Phone Eid activation: worked as Second Assistant Director and Sound Assistant
oGrameen Phone 25 Paisa Minute: worked as Assistant Casting Director and Second Assistant Director
oBoost School Activation with Shakib al Hasan: 10 episode; worked as Assistant Casting Director and Second
Assistant Director
Joined in concept brain storming session
Proconteer, Quantum Meditation Centre, Khulna Branch. 2007-2009, Khulna, Bangladesh
 Provided customer support over Khulna divisional customers, including monitoring customers updates, consulting
and advising about their psychology and physiology
 Instruct Yoga and Meditation.

2. RESEARCH PROJECTS, FILM SCREANING AND PRESENTATIONS:
 Chorok, A short Film screened in Senior Showcase Day, Asian University for Women.
May 20, 2015. Chittagong, Bangladesh.
 Arranged “Adda with Film Show of Cannes Movie”, Mehedibag, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
March 18th
to March 20, 2015. Chittagong Bangladesh
 Independent Study: “Paat Nach”, Produced a documentary of a seasonal ritual of South Bengal, Academic supported by Prof.
John Schroeder. Asian University for Women. June, 2015, Chittagong, Bangladesh
 Research Paper: “Myth and Mystery of Chandranath”, Supervised by Prof. John Schroeder, Asian University for Women
February to August, 2014, Chittagong, Bangladesh
 Summer project: „Respect Prostitute as a Human Being‟, A poster related to Visual Art and Philosophy of women.
Supervised by Ms. Jill Davis. May to June, 2010, Chittagong, Bangladesh
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Full Scholarship for six year study in Asian University for Women
August 18, 2010 to July 22, 2015, Chittagong Bangladesh
 Volunteer Communicator, Book Department, Bishad Bangla 2014, Chittagong, Bangladesh
 Achieved a Film Making certificate from Third IVA Film Camp. Where we made two films on the spot.
2012. October 22, 2012 to November 10, 2012. Shundarban, Bangladesh
 Graduated from Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre, BBLT 7. 2010 to 2011, Chittagong, Bangladesh
 Graduated from Quantam Method Foundation 2008, Khulna, Bangladesh
JOY GURU
 Bwam Nath Sharkar, Poet, Bengali film and theatre director, writer, activist and founder member of BAWM.
 Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky, Soviet and Russian film-maker, writer, film editor, film theorist, theatre and opera
director.
 Jean-Luc Godard, French-Swiss film director, screenwriter and film critic.
INTERESTS
 Bengalism, Yoga, Meditation, Digital Photography, Cultural and Anthropological Researching.
SKILLS & LANGUAGES:
 Skilled in writing film scripts and articles.
 Skilled in producing Film and audio-visual component.
 Highly analytical and critical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, dissecting, improving, and reform
complex work processes on the topic of Asian Culture, Gender, Religion and society.
 Able to conceptualize and visualize artistic ideas
 Has ability to learn quickly and flexible in a changing environment
 Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
 Works well independently as well as collaborately.
 Friendly professional strengths include cultural sensitivity.
 Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
 Experienced professional whose honesty and integrity provide for effective leadership and optimal business
relationships.
 Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
 Energetic and passionate performer with positive attitude.
 Fluent in writting and speaking English and Bangla.
 Skilled in using general Mac OS, iOS, Windows and Internet use and Final Cut pro for digital vedio editing..
 Skilled in using Microsoft office- (Excel, word, powerpoint) and Audacity for sound balancing.

3. REFERENCES
(Reference letter will available upon request)
Sara Nuzhat Amin, PhD
Lecturer, Sociology
Faculty of Arts, Law and Education
University of South Pacific
+679-993-7394
sara.amin@usp.ac.fj
saranuzhat.amin@gmail.com
John W. Schroeder
Dean of the Faculty
Professor of Asian Studies
Asian University for Women
Chittagong, Bangladesh 4000
john.schroeder@auw.edu.bd
jwschroeder99@gmail.com
Genevieve Gamache
Associate Dean of Faculty, Undergraduate Programs
Asian University for Women
Chittagong, Bangladesh 4000
genevieve.gamache@auw.edu.bd