1. CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
KUMAR PRITISH BAUL
INTRODUCTION
• 20 years experience in the Non-Formal Education (NFPE), Adult and Adolescent Literacy
sector as curriculum and material developer, researcher and core trainer.
• Develop, Edit and publish the curriculum , materials & Training Manuals Children, Adult
and Adolescent,
• Develop, Edit and publish the curriculum, materials & Training Manuals financial literacy
for RURAL & URBAN Adult learner .
• Develop, Edit and publish the curriculum and materials financial literacy for Adult learner.
• Trainer for the trainings of mid level development worker, literacy personnel and
facilitators.
• One of the major contributors for developing primary Education materials for the children
of Saontal, an Ethnic minority group of northern Bangladesh. Published by Jatiya Adibasi
Parishad, Rajshahi. Sponsored by Grameen Trust, since 2000 to 2005,
• Research Associate and materials developer on the ethnic minority issues.
• One of the major contributors and Associate Editor of Shikka Kush (Compendium of
Education), a publication of citizen initiative, Dhaka, since 2003.
• Well informed on the issues related to education for the disabled and worked on
developing inclusive education programme as a joint venture of PROSHIKA and Centre
for Rehabilitation of Paralyzed (CRP).
• Contributor of "Parar Dabi', bi-monthly continuing education journal for new literate and
people with limited literacy skills, published by Proshika, since 1996 to 2008.
• Short term consultant with Save the Children USA Bangladesh Field office, Action Aid
Bangladesh, CARE BANGLADESH, UNICEF (basic education material development
team), Grameen Shikha, Gremmen Bank.
• Contributor and Editor of `BIKAS’ bi-monthly continuing education journal for New
Literate and People with limited literacy skills, published by FIVDB.
• Coordination of the activities of the Material Development Unit & development of
learning and training materials for Functional Literacy Programme, FIVDB.
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2. • Drama, story, critics in the National daily newspaper and weekly, quarterly and monthly
magazines and author of numerous articles SHAKHORATA BULLETING published by
Campaign for popular Education(CAMPE).
• Scriptwriter of plays for electronic Media, Open stage & Proscenium Theatre for last
thirteen years. Regular contributor to Bangla journals and newspapers on development,
education and theatre.
• Editor of Little Magazines and joint editor of Theatre, a reputed quarterly journal on
theatre issues of Bangladesh.
• Scriptwriter of television channels of Bangladesh.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
March 1, 2009 to today
Coordinator, Material Development Unit, Functional Literacy Programme, FIVDB, 2/5 Block–B,
Humayun Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207 a reputed NGO in Bangladesh.
RESPONSIBILITEIS IN FIVDB
• Coordination of the activities of the Material Development Unit.
• Conduct and coordinate training courses and workshop for teachers, supervisors and
trainers.
• Prepare Training Schedules.
• Plan for training sessions with a view to promote Active Learning.
• Assess the needs of target people in developing Curriculum, , materials & Training
Manuals.
• Develop, Edit and publish the curriculum , materials & Training Manuals Children, Adult
and Adolescent.
• Develop, Edit and publish the curriculum, materials & Training Manuals financial literacy
for Adult learner.
• Get involved actively in the field test and ensure proper implementation.
• Arrangement of inclusive education in the experimental areas selected by FIVDB.
• Conduct field test, develop and edit Manuals.
• Training and material develop and Supply and Monitoring of the program of ‘FINANCIAL
LITERACY for RURAL PEOPLE’ for WINROCK International.
• Training and material develop and Supply and Monitoring of the program of ‘FINANCIAL
LITERACY for URBAN PEOPLE’ for UNDP.
• Develop and Edit Program Manual and Resource Package Development for ROSC II.
• Preparing and analytical reports on above mention subjects.
• Develop and edit supplementary reading materials for the FIVDB.
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3. • Contributor and Editor of "BIKAS', bi-monthly continuing education journal for New
Literate and People with limited literacy skills, published by FIVDB.
• Training on development theatre (theoretical and practical) In acting: Expression, mime,
body language, vocal acting, recitation, pronunciation, improvisation, theatre game etc. In
direction: total conception about set, light, script development, costume and stage.
• June 15, 1996 to February 28, 2009
Coordinator, PROSHIKA Manobik Unnayan Kendra, Section 2, Mirpur 2, Dhaka 1216.
RESPONSIBILITEIS IN PROSHIKA
• Working in the process of participatory curriculum development.
• Take part in various Materials Development process.
• Supervise the process of final printing and ensure the production of the materials on time.
• Assist the Executive Editor for publishing a regular monthly journal for neo literates.
• Tryout of materials in field level.
• Field visit to monitor the effectiveness of the developed materials and take initiative to
edit according to the feedback from the field level.
• Collect resources of materials and preserve for Material Development Cell.
• Develop materials for Non-Formal Education (NFPE), Adult and Adolescent Literacy sector as
curriculum and material developer, researcher and core trainer..
• Organize and take part in CE materials development activity and ensure all sorts of
printing and publication work.
• Initiate and take part in organizing and facilitating training workshop and seminars on
Education program and undertake field visit for training need assessment as and when
necessary.
• Contract for professional development of staff members of PROSIKA especially those
are working for training and materials development unit.
• Performed responsibility to mainstream the gender aspects/issues/consideration
through works and activities to achieve gender equity in the organization and its
program.
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4. CONSULTANCY
9 May to 15 June 2015 : Short term consultant as a writer for a development of children’s
storybooks for Aga Khan Foundation, Bangladesh.
19 May to 19 June 2013 : Short term consultant to finalize the one book of SHIKHON project,
Save the Children USA, Bangladesh Field office.
02 May 2010 To 17 May 2010 : Short term consultant to finalize the five books of SHIKHON
project, Save the Children USA, Bangladesh Field office .
November 01 to-November 10,2009 : Short term consultant to finalize the five books of SHIKHON
project, Save the Children USA, Bangladesh Field office .
February 22 to March14, 2009 : Short term consultant to finalize the five books of SHIKHON
project, Save the Children USA, Bangladesh Field office .
February 12 to 23, 2009 : Short term consultant to provide services on “Progress Assessment of
Competitive Literacy Initiative (CoLI) Project’’ for Education Program,
CARE BANGLADESH.
February 5 to 17, 2008 : Short term consultant to provide services on “Progress Assessment of
Competitive Literacy Initiative (CoLI) Project’’ for Education Program,
CARE BANGLADESH.
November’07- January’08 : Short term consultant to finalize the developing community learning
circle (CLC) guide book (VOL-2) of SUCCEED project with the support
from sub recipient FIVBD-TAT and SUCCEED technical team.
July - August , 2007 : Short term consultant for traditional game-book develop for SUCCEED,
Save the Children USA, Bangladesh Field office .
June - August , 2007 : Short term consultant to make theatre about the lives of people from
marginal communities and stage show of the production at community
level regarding the issue of preserving diversified cultural heritage
attached to the Diversity & Citizenship Them of Action Aid
Bangladesh.
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5. April - May , 2007 : Short term consultant to finalize the developing community learning
circle (CLC) guide book (VOL-1) of SUCCEED project with the support
from sub recipient FIVBD-TAT and SUCCEED technical team.
August -September, 2005 : Short term consultant with Save the Children USA, Bangladesh
Field office in review, follow-up and supervise printing of story
books based on bedtime stories narrated by grandmothers.
July- August , 2005 : Short term consultant to make peoples theatre about Arsenic free
Water for Grameen Shikha, Gremmen Bank.
April - May , 2005 : Worked with UNICEF (basic education material development team)
in developing story books for the Hard To Reach Programme.
PUBLICATION
Adult Literacy Materials
• Co-author and Editor of ‘FINANCIAL LITERACY for RURAL PEOPLE’ with WINROCK
International.
• Co-author and Editor of ‘FINANCIAL LITERACY for URBAN PEOPLE’ with UNDP.
• Co-author and Editor of Advances literacy (post literacy) materials for adult learner
published by FIVDB.
• Co-author and Editor of Basic literacy materials for adult learner published by FIVDB.
• Co-author of basic adult literacy materials including primer, practice books, charts,
flashcards and teachers manual published by CARE Bangladesh.
• Co-author of basic adult literacy materials including primer, practice books, charts,
flashcards and teachers manual published by PROSHIKA.
Continuing Education Materials
• Co-Facilitator Sebel Saram Kisabon Anjam (Let us enjoy interesting Storirs) a story book
written in Santal language for Santal children studing in class two and three in primary
schools. Published by Jatiya Adibasi Parishad, Rajshahi. Sponsored by Grameen Trust.
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6. • Banglar Lokaj Khala published by SAVE THE CHILDREN USA
• BHALOBASAR PARASH (HIV & AIDS Material for neo-literates and persons with limited
skills) published by DHAKA AHSANIA MISSION.
• BANGLADESHER ADIVASHI (About the ethnic minority of Bangladesh) published by
PROSHIKA.
• ADIBASHI ROOPKATHA (Folk tales from the ethnic minority group) published by
PROSHIKA.
• GANATANTA O VOTER ODHICAR published by PROSHIKA.
• SADINATER GALPA published by PROSHIKA.
• Author and co-author of numerous titles of post literacy and Continuing Education
Materials of various types published by PROSHIKA.
Non Formal Primary and Pre School Materials
• Co-author of a series of test books Santhali Language for non formal primary education
on Language, Environment studies published by Jatiya Adibasi Parishad, Rajshahi.
Sponsored by Grameen Trust.
• BANLAR LOKAJA KHALA published by Save the Children USA.
• GORAR DIM (Horse Egg) published by Save the Children USA.
• TITAS PARER SABITA published by Save the Children USA.
• Co-author of a series of test books for non formal primary education on Language,
Environment studies for four academic years, published by PROSHIKA.
Author and Contributor
• Author of numerous articles on Ethnic minority group published by Campaign for popular
Education(CAMPE) and newspapers
• Author of numerous articles SHAKHORATA BULLETING published by Campaign for
popular Education(CAMPE).
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7. • Major contributor and Associate Editor of SHIKKA KUSH (Compendium of Education), A
publication of citizen initiative, Dhaka 2003.
• Author and Contributor of PARAR DABI, bi-monthly continuing education journal for new
literate and people with limited literacy skills, published by PROSHIKA.
• Author of numerous articles in ADAB News THE ADUNA.
Other Publication
• KATHA 71( A Drama Book) Published by Kissa Kahini, Dhaka.
• GAJBAR KABYO ( A strict Theatre) Published by Centre For Asian Theatre.
• EKJON TARAMON (Theatre book based on a woman freedom fighter) Published by
National Publishers, Dhaka.
• NURUN NAHAR PALA ( A folk Drama) Published by Shaili (Fortnightly), Dhaka .
• AGAMIR JANNYA BHALOBASA (A collection of juvenile story) Published by Manan
Pracasion,
• Ak juri Golpa (A collection of juvenile story) Published by National Publication.
• Adibasi Gantha Mala (1-10) National Publication.
• Ak Bikale Ak Projapoti ( A children story) Published by Itadiy Prokasan.
• Ak Kharjos Chanar r katha ( A children story) Published by Tamrolipi
• Lal Pharir Deshe (A collection of Article) National Publication.
• Baganiya ( Nobel) Published by Bhorer Kajag.
EDITOR
• KHALTE KHALTE SHIKI (Vol : 1& 2) published by Save the Children USA.
• Editor - ATHOI (A collection of children's literatures) published by Nandan, Chittagong.
• Editor - ABRITI (The only quarterly Magazine of Bangladesh related to Bengali recitation)
published by Bodhan Abritti Parishsd, Chittagong.
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8. • Editor - Barni (A quarterly little magazine) published by Barni Procashani, Chittagong.
• Editor - MASTER DA SURZA SEN (A book published during the occasion of birth century
of Surja Sen) published by Surja Sen Jarma Shata barsa Parishad, Chittagong.
• Editor - MUKTI JUDDHER BUJOY, (A Magazine published by Mukti Juddher Bijoy Mela
Parishad, Chittagong, 1991 to 1995.
• Joined editor - THEATRE (Drama Magazine), Edited by MR. RAMENDU MAZUMDER.
Published by Theatre.
SCRIPT WRITER
Bagaiya (Theatre for tea workers, a group of Ethnic minority) Presented by BAGANIYA,
Sponsored by Action Aid.
Katha71 (Proscenium Theatre): Presented by Dhaka Padatik.
Piear Chand (Proscenium Theatre): Presented by Proshika.
Dac Dea Jai (Open Stage Theatre) : Presented by Grameen Sheikh, Grameen Bank.
Chalar Pathe (Open Stage Theatre) : Presented by Grameen Shikha, Grameen Bank
Jakbar Kabbyo (Open Stage Theatre) : Presented by Centre for Asian Theatre (CAT).
Adhikarer Proshna (Open Stage Theatre) : Presented by Centre for Asian Theatre (CAT).
Britto (Open Stage Theatre) : Presented by Proshika.
Amio Juddhe Jabo(Proscenium Theatre): Presented by Proshika.
Bangladesher Reedoy Hotey (Ballad) : Presented by Proshika.:
Nishabda Jatra (TV Drama) : Presented by Centre for Asian Theatre (CAT).
Chalo Jai Subarna Pur (TV Drama): Presented by Proshika.
Akhane Somoi (TV Drama) : Presented by Proshika.
Nurunnaher Pala (Proscenium Theatre): Presented by Nattyaloke, Sirajganj.
WORKSHOP, TRAINING AND SEMINER PARTICIPATED
April 06-10 , 2014 : Participated Capacity Building workshop on Local Level Material
Development organized by Dhaka Ahsania Misson in Collaboration
with Commonwealth of learning(COL) and UNESCO Dhaka.
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9. October 22-31 , 2013 : Participated in a training and study tour on Sexual Reproductive
Health and Right at Vasavya Mahila Mandali, Vijayawada, Andhra
pradesh, India.
April 26-30 , 2008 : Participated in the International Workshop on Fundamentals of
Assessment and Evaluation in Open and Distance Learning
organized by Bangladesh Open University. Supported by
Commonwealth of Learning. Facilitated by Indira Gandhi National
Open University.
February 10-14 , 2008 : Participated in the International Workshop on Fundamentals of
Open and Distance Learning Materials organized by Bangladesh
Open University. Supported by Commonwealth of Learning.
Facilitated by Indira Gandhi National Open University.
June 22-24, 2006 : Attended the national workshop on writing for children based on
bedtime stories nurtured by Fisher men organized by Save the
Children USA.
December 22-28, 2004 : Attended the Training on Early Childhood Care & Development
Programme Management organized by Campaign for popular
Education(CAMPE).
June 22-24, 2004 : Attended the national workshop on writing for children based on
bedtime stories nurtured by grandmothers organized by Save the
Children USA.
July 22-24, 2003 : Attended the national workshop on writing for children based on
bedtime stories nurtured by Folk Singer organized by Save the
Children USA.
July 25-29, 2000 : Attended the workshop on Voter's Awareness Education
programme organized by PROSHIKA j.
January 26-30, 2000 : Participated in the workshop on Content and Outline for Material
Development, organized by DNFE in Dhaka.
February 11-20, 2000 : Attended the training course on People's Theatre Organized by
PROSHIKA.
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10. December 12-15, 1999 : Attended the workshop on Review Existing Training Manuals &
Development of Family Life Education (FLE) - Training Content
and curriculum Guideline organized by DNFE.
November 23, 1999 : Completed the workshop on sharing & review of Family Life
Education Issues, Organized by Directorate of Non Formal
Education (DNFE),
September 28-29, 1999 : Participated in the workshop entitled Learning Central Education
Method organized by DNFE.
August 22-25, 1999 : Participated in the workshop on Family Life Education through Non
Formal Education at the review and development of Non Formal
Education Curriculum, organized by DNFE.
June 1-13, 1999 : Attended the Sustainable Development Strategies & Poverty
Eradication Organized by PROSHIKA.
January 18-30,1999 : Participated in the TOT on Method and Techniques of Participatory
Training Organized by PROSHIKA.
April 19-26, 1998 : Participated in the workshop on Development of Literacy Materials
for Primary School Children in rural areas, organized by Dhaka
Ahsania Mission under the sponsorship of Hiroshima University
Japan and in cooperation with Bangladesh National Commission
for UNESCO.
July11-22, 1998 : Attended the TOT on NFPE Organized by PROSHIKA.
February 2-11, 1998 : Attended the Tot On Adult Literacy organized by PROSHIKA.
September 21 - 30, 1997 : Attended the workshop on Development of Continuing Education
(CE) Materials organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission in
Collaboration jointly with Asia Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO
(ACCU) Japan.
May 26-27, 1993 : Participated in the workshop on Advertising and Media
consultancy for Market approach at Chittagong organized by
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11. Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry under ZDH/TA
partnership programme.
LANGUAGE TRAINING
Completed a 120 hours British Council Course of English Language Training from October to
November 1997.
COMPUTER SKILL
MS-OFFICE (IBM and Apple Macintosh).
AWARD
• Muktadhara Ekusey Purashkar 1988, 1989 & 1991.
• Citation received from Nattyalook, a theatre organization of Sharajgonj, Bangladesh.
MEMBERSHIP
• Member, National Council, BANGLADESH GRAM THEATRE.
• Founder member - BODHAN ABRITTI PARISHAD.
• Principal coordinator (Publication) - BODHAN ABRITTI SCHOOL.
• Member - PRATINIDHI NATTAY SAMPRODAY.
• Cultural Secretary - KANUNGOPARA BANDHAB PATHAGAR.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
FATHER'S NAME : MRINAL KANTI BAUL
MOTHER'S NAME : DIPTI BAUL
CONTACT ADDRESS : FIVDB, 2/5 Block–B, Humayun Road,
Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Phone (Mobile) 01819285931
PRESENT ADDRESS : 9/5, Salimullah Road (5th floor)
Muhammadpur, Dhaka-1207.
PERMANENT ADDRESS : Post & Vill: Kanungopara, Ps.: Boalkhali
Dist.: Chittagong.
Phone (Mobile) 01819285931.
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12. DATE OF BIRTH : 10-10-1967
RELIGION : Sanatan
NATIONALITY : Bangladeshi by birth
MARITAL STATUS : Married
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : 2005 - B.Ed in Asian University of Bangladesh
through distance mode.
1995- MSS in Political Science, Chittagong
University.
Signature
Date: 29. 4.2015
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