10+ Years of Purpose-Driven Work
Education · Research · Social Development
ABOUT SHARIF OBAIDULLAH
Educator. Researcher.
Social Entrepreneur.
Sharif Obaidullah is an educator, researcher, author, and social entrepreneur with over a decade of experience across academic leadership, curriculum development, digital education, publishing, and high-impact social development.
He is the Founder and Chairperson of Noboddom Foundation, where he leads initiatives focused on the education, rehabilitation, healthcare, nutrition, and empowerment of street and underprivileged children in Bangladesh.
MY PURPOSE
Education as a Pathway to Dignity and Opportunity
My work sits at the intersection of education, research, publishing, and social impact. I believe learning becomes most meaningful when it removes barriers, restores dignity, and creates opportunities for people who are often left behind.
Through academic leadership and community-based initiatives, I have worked with students, educators, volunteers, families, donors, and partner organisations to turn that belief into practical programmes and measurable outcomes.
Academic Leadership
Faculty development, curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment, and student mentorship.
Research & Policy
Research on education, resilience, socio-religious dynamics, and public-policy implementation.
Social Impact
Inclusive education, child welfare, rehabilitation, community development, and stakeholder engagement.
Publishing & Digital Learning
Educational content, editorial management, publishing, online learning, and accessible knowledge platforms.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Leadership Across Education, Publishing & Social Development
A selection of roles from the CV that best represent Sharif Obaidullah’s multidisciplinary career.
Founder & Chairperson
Noboddom Foundation · 2019 – Present
Established and leads a registered NGO dedicated to the holistic development of street and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, nutrition, rehabilitation, rights advocacy, community libraries, sports, disaster relief, and other community initiatives.
Project Manager
From Street to Progress · January 2022 – December 2024
Managed the full lifecycle of the flagship street-child empowerment initiative, including project planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, partner coordination, donor reporting, education, nutrition, and rehabilitation activities.
Head, Department of Bangla
UCC Group, Bangladesh
Led faculty training, curriculum design, and performance evaluation for more than fifteen instructors, while introducing research-based pedagogy and structured student-mentoring programmes.
Writer & Publisher
Kothon Publication, Bangladesh
Authored and published literary and academic works, managed editorial workflows and quality control, and supported nationwide distribution of educational and socially relevant publications.
Lecturer
Islamic Studies & Humanities · Ideal Commerce College
Delivered lectures to more than 200 students per semester, supervised undergraduate research projects, and promoted interactive, student-centred teaching approaches.
CEO & Co-Founder
Boichakro.com · Free Educational Book-Sharing App
Conceptualised and launched a nationwide digital platform providing free access to educational books and resources, reaching more than 10,000 students.
CEO & Founder
BD Mentors · Educational YouTube Channel
Produced academic, personal-development, and skill-building mentorship content and grew the platform to serve more than 50,000 learners.
Chief News Editor
Ourcampus24.com
Directed editorial strategy and a content team responsible for more than 1,000 articles, contributing to a 40% increase in readership through digital-first reporting and data-driven editorial decisions.
RESEARCH & WRITING
Ideas Grounded in Practice
Sharif’s research and opinion writing extend his work beyond classrooms and projects into wider conversations on education, child welfare, resilience, and public policy.
RESEARCH
Research & Academic Work
NGO Resilience: Sustaining Education in Underprivileged Primary Schools Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh
Journal of Education Review Provision, 3(3), 79–90 · 2023 · DOI: 10.55885/jerp.v3i3.293
The Influence of Socio-Religious and Cultural Dynamics on Public Policy Implementation in Cross-Border Logistics
Manuscript under review · Daengku: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Innovation
SELECTED OP-EDS
Writing on Children & Society
- Street children should get quality education — The Daily Observer · 31 August 2025
- Ways to stop children from roaming streets — The Daily Observer · 25 November 2024
- Our street children must be destigmatised — The Daily Observer · 26 October 2024
- Understanding the lives of street and underprivileged children — Dhaka Tribune · 9 October 2024
- Street children should be rehabilitated — The Daily Observer · 24 September 2024
EDUCATION
Academic Foundation
MA in Islamic Studies
University of Dhaka · 2017
CGPA 3.67 / 4.00
BA (Honours) in Islamic Studies
University of Dhaka · 2016
CGPA 3.78 / 4.00
Alim · Humanities
Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board · 2011
GPA 5.00 / 5.00
Dakhil · Humanities
Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board · 2009
GPA 5.00 / 5.00
CORE COMPETENCIES
Capabilities Built Across Disciplines
- Academic Leadership and Higher Education Administration
- Research, Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Innovation
- NGO Leadership, Social Impact Strategy and Community Development
- Fundraising, Partnership Building and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
- Editorial and Publishing Management
- Digital Learning Platforms and E-Learning Solutions
- Team Mentorship, Training and Capacity Building
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Leadership Evaluation in the Professional World — House of Youth Dialogue (2015)
- Religious History in Bengal — University of Dhaka (2016)
- Religious Pluralism and Human Rights — University of Dhaka (2016)
- Religious Peacebuilding in Bangladesh — University of Dhaka (2015)
LET’S CONNECT
Building Better Learning & Stronger Communities
If you would like to discuss education, research, publishing, social development, or collaborative initiatives, feel free to get in touch.
