Ayub Nabi Islam
CEOAyub Nabi Islam is a professional with a strong academic background in International Relations, combined with excellent managerial and methodological skills. He is adept at managing multi-disciplinary responsibilities and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Shaikh Md. Mominul Islam
Co-FounderShaikh Md. Mominul Islam is a seasoned researcher, project development specialist, and consultant with expertise in gender, human rights, and social justice. With years of experience in the NGO and social development sectors, he has supported grassroots organizations through evidence-based research, strategic planning, and impactful project proposals. As the co-founder of Owl of Minerva Research Consultancy, he empowers marginalized communities by bridging knowledge and advocacy to drive inclusive, sustainable change. His work focuses on intersectional issues across climate justice, Marginalized people's rights, SRHR, and education.
Md. Ahsan Ullah Sarkar
Lead, Capacity BuildingMd. Ahsan Ullah Sarker is a committed disability rights and humanitarian worker with over 17 years of experience in the social development sector. As the Disability Focal Person at YPSA and President of PRIYA (Promoting Rights and Inclusion for Youth and All), he leads efforts to promote disability inclusion, policy advocacy, and DPO mobilization. A person with visual disability, he brings lived experience to his work. For the past 7 years, Ahsan has actively worked in the Rohingya humanitarian response. He has represented Bangladesh internationally and holds degrees in Law and Arts from National University. He is fluent in Bangla and English.
Nasir Uddin
Sr Proposal AssociateNasir Uddin is a legal researcher and development professional specializing in grant strategy, proposal development, and program design. With a background in law and extensive engagement in the non-profit sector, he has crafted concept notes, donor proposals, and results-based frameworks for a wide range of development initiatives. His work synthesizes human rights principles, policy analysis, and strategic donor alignment, converting complex social challenges into bankable, scalable, and impact-driven interventions. Nasir approaches each project as a convergence of critical analysis and strategic storytelling, developing proposals that not only mobilize resources but also advance sustainable and transformative impact.
Mahdi Hasan
Sr Proposal AssociateI am Md. Mahdi Hasan, a graduate of Environmental and Resource Economics. I have experience in research, policy development, and community engagement, with a focus on climate change, waterlogging, and sustainable development. As an associate at Owl of Minerva, I specialize in grant writing, research, and capacity-building. I have demonstrated leadership in various organizations and have technical skills in R, SQL, Power BI, and SPSS. As a passionate climate advocate, I am committed to promoting sustainable practices and fostering youth involvement in environmental causes