Team members

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• 
  Sharif Islam
  Country Manager
• 
  Tawhidul Islam Chanchal
  Project Officer
• 
  Farah Tansir
  Project Officer
• 
  Fahad Raihan Rana
  Office Manager

Sharif Islam



Country Manager

Sharif has strong expertise in HR, compliance, health and safety, and understanding workers’ needs. Since joining Impactt, he has interviewed thousands of workers, formed an in-depth understanding of the challenges they face, and taken an active role in developing context-specific solutions. His previous experience spans ten years in the garment industry, largely managing busy factory floors. He also worked in the Bangladesh office of a leading UK retailer. Prior to that Sharif served18 years in the Bangladesh Army, including in UN peace-keeping roles. He is a graduate of Chittagong University.

Why I enjoy working for Impactt

“I am excited by the prospect of being part of a global team of experts whose aim is to create a better future.”

Tawhidul Islam Chanchal



Project Officer

Chanchal specialises in auditing, training and compliance management. He works closely with factories to help them understand the root causes of labour issues and bring about positive change. In particular, he is a BBW graduate and now delivers BBW training to other factories. Prior to joining Impactt in 2014, he gained 12 years’ experience in the garment industry as an HR & Compliance Manager. He also worked with various NGOs on child welfare, access to finance and fundraising.

Why I joined Impactt

“I work at Impactt to create a better tomorrow!”

Farah Tansir



Project Officer

Farah is an expert worker interviewer with a strong understanding of workers’ needs, and an experienced BBW trainer. She also helps oversee child labour remediation projects and monitors the progress of our flagship life and leadership skills programme, UP!. Prior to joining Impactt in 2014, she developed expertise as a trainer, and in monitoring and evaluating the impact of community health initiatives. In particular, she worked with USAID on the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (Bangladesh) initiative. Farah holds a Masters in Development Studies from BRAC University

Fahad Raihan Rana



Office Manager

Fahad provides logistical, financial and administrative support to the team. He also conducts worker interviews and has experience in implementing child labour remediation programmes. Fahad holds an MBA from Manarat International University.