Raiyana Rafia has studied economics and development studies at Asian University for Women in Bangladesh, maintaining a high GPA. She has interned at the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics analyzing consumer price index data and at the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies researching the livelihoods of Dhaka's urban poor. Rafia has also volunteered in her community, teaching English and raising health awareness. She is skilled in English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Microsoft Office, and SPSS.

1. Raiyana Rafia
65, West Rajabazar, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh |raiyana.rafia@auw.edu.bd |
EDUCATION:
Asian University for Women (AUW), Chittagong, Bangladesh
Bachelor ofArts in Economics,Minor in Development Studies, CGPA 3.36/ 4.00 (Expected) May
2015
IKEA Scholar for Academic Excellence at AUW, 2012-Present
Holy Cross College: Dhaka,Bangladesh
Higher Secondary School Certificate, 2010, GPA: 5.00/ 5.00
YWCA Higher Secondary Girl’s School: Dhaka,Bangladesh
Secondary School Certificate, 2008, GPA: 5.00/ 5.00
Recipient of Board Scholarship in 2008 for S.S.C. result
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Intern at Department ofUrban Development,Bangladesh Institute ofDevelopment Studies
June-August, 2014
 Accomplished research on the Dhaka’s urban poor’s livelihood to identify their contribution for
the improvement of Dhaka
 Synthesized relevant data,represented statistical data and analyzed the poor’s (engaged in
informal services) living condition and livelihood
 Wrote a research report to understand the urban poor’s contribution and policies can apply to
improve their living conditions and livelihood
Intern at National Accounting Wing, Bangladesh Bureau ofStatistics
July- August, 2013
 Analyzed CPI Data
 Wrote a report on National Accounting Wing’s work procedure
Bangabandhu Free General Hospital, Jogia, Lohagora, Narail
May- July, 2010.
 Educating people about their health issues
 Collected data to see the health condition of the locality
AUW Community Service Club
September-October 2010
 Taught slum children the basic concepts of English at M.M.Ali road, Chittagong.
Research:
Raesearch Assistant, Handicraft Artisans in Bangladesh, 2012
Survey and Research work,June 2012

2.  Interviewed 15 Jamdani Weavers about their income sources, professional trainings and desire for
future changes in their crafts
Result: Majority of the people do not have any professional training and most of their families are
depending on Jamdani craft. For future change, they want to have their own Jamdani businesses
rather than work for other people.
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
 Speak Up Against Violence, February,2013 at Asian University for Women
 The Passover Conference: Reflections on the Selfand the Other, April 2012, Chittagong,
Bangladesh,
 Imagining another Future for Asia: Ideas and Pathways for Change, January 2011, Dhaka,
Bangladesh
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERACTIVITIES
 Communication Officer, Urban Development Club, Asian University for Women, 2014-2015
academic year
 Working as a safety marshal in AUW
 Delivered speech on the history of Egypt in Access Academy Showcase
 Member, AUW’s Economics Club
 Member, AUW’s Speak up against Violence
SKILLS AND LANGUAGES
 Fluent in English and Bengali (spoken, written, listened and read)
 Proficiency in Hindi and Urdu (spoken and listened)
 Proficient in MS Office Suite and SPSS
REFERENCES:
1) Aziza Parvin
Director, Computer Wing
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
+8801715109295
2) Anwara Begum
Senior Research Fellow,
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
anwarabids@gmail.com
Availability: December,2014