: Senior Consultant :
Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh)
Serving Since: January 1, 2013
Professional Profile
Shawkat Hossain has been serving as a Senior Consultant at Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) since January 1, 2013. With more than a decade of experience with the organization, he contributes professional knowledge, advisory support, and strategic guidance to DPUP’s development programs and organizational activities.
As a Senior Consultant, Shawkat Hossain supports DPUP in strengthening its programmatic and organizational activities. His role includes providing professional advice, contributing to program planning and implementation, supporting stakeholder engagement, and assisting the organization in developing effective and sustainable approaches to disability-inclusive development.
His contribution is aligned with DPUP’s broader commitment to advancing the rights, inclusion, empowerment, dignity, independence, and equal participation of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh.
Key Areas of Responsibility
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Providing professional and strategic advice to DPUP
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Supporting organizational planning and development
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Contributing to program and project planning
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Advising on effective project implementation approaches
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Supporting stakeholder and community engagement
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Providing guidance for disability-inclusive development initiatives
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Supporting organizational capacity-building activities
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Contributing professional input to community development programs
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Assisting in strengthening partnerships and collaborative initiatives
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Supporting sustainable and inclusive development approaches
Contribution to DPUP
Through his long-standing association with DPUP, Shawkat Hossain contributes to the organization’s efforts to develop effective programs and services for persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities. His advisory role supports DPUP’s work in areas such as disability rights, inclusive education, livelihoods, community development, health and rehabilitation, empowerment, and social inclusion.
About DPUP Bangladesh
Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) is a national disability-focused organization working since 2002 to promote the rights, inclusion, empowerment, and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh.
DPUP works in several key areas, including:
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Disability Rights Advocacy
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Inclusive Education and Skills Development
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Livelihood and Economic Empowerment
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Health, Rehabilitation and Assistive Services
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Women, Children and Community Development
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Climate Action and Disaster Resilience
The organization works with persons with disabilities, families, communities, government institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can enjoy equal rights, opportunities, dignity, independence, and meaningful participation.
Staff Information
Name: Shawkat Hossain
Designation: Senior Consultant
Organization: Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh)
Date of Joining: January 1, 2013
Length of Service: 13+ years
Department/Area: Consultancy, Program & Organizational Development
Organization Established: 2002
Short Profile
Shawkat Hossain has been serving as a Senior Consultant at Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) since January 1, 2013. He provides professional and strategic guidance in organizational development, program planning, stakeholder engagement, and disability-inclusive development initiatives. Through his long-standing contribution, he supports DPUP’s mission to promote the rights, inclusion, empowerment, dignity, and equal opportunities of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh.