Abdus Sabur Life Story

Abdus Sabur is a Young Development Professional and self ICT Entrepreneur. He is a graduate of University of Chittagong, where he received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Geography and Environmental Studies with sound result. Sabur has ten years excellent professional experience in all phases of Project Development and Implementation Cycle.  He also works as a freelancer. Now, he has been seeking opportunities to develop CAD/GIS work, 3D modeling through Revit, Graphic Design, Web Development and Digital Marketing through SEO from the field level to final touching of your business or research. 

Mr. Sabur was born on a new moon night in September 26, 1981 in Comilla. The day of the week was Saturday. Now he is 34 years old .He grew up in Sylhet, Feni and Chittagong districts, due to his father job purposes. His fathers was a banker but not live. His mother is a housewife. He has two brothers and one sister and he is younger soon of his family. No he lives in Dhaka, with his family. He got married in 2011 and has a three years old lovely daughter and he has do anything for her kids and family.

Childhood Story

Childhood memories are influential and memorable for all. Mr. Sabur childhood stories are adorable. He has many unforgettable infancy stories. As he was grew up in many districts, as he got chance to take flavor of different culture and mix with different areas buddy. He had a carefree morning playing video games, riding bicycle, swimming, soccer and cricket. Once he was serious injured at soccer field, finally he has to admitted at hospital. Which is most memorable also hurtful memories in his childhood.

Academic Story

Mr. Sabur started school when he was five years old at Sylhet. He completed elementary education from Shaktala Government Primary School at Comilla. Then he attended Ibn Taimia School and completed Secondary School Certificate under Comilla Education Board with Star Marks. After he admitted Comilla Victoria Government College and passed successfully Higher Secondary Certificate Examination at 1999. Finally, he received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree from the University of Chittagong in 2008 and 2009 respectively with distinction marks and hold first position.

Capacity Development Story

Certificate Receiving from IBA, Dhaka University

Mr. Sabur has started learning research and development based technology (as Geographical Information System- GIS) from undergrad education and have taken some exclusive training on Leadership Development to enrich the capabilities and after academic period he also taken  various training on Information Technology Enable Service and ICT related as Certificate Course on GIS and Remote Sensing, Graphic Design,  Web Programming, Basic in AutoCAD and Advance in Autodesk Revit etc. Recently he also received a professional course on Leadership and Change Management from IBA, Dhaka University. Now he has been improving himself as working with current profession.

Publication Story

Mr. Sabur has fascination on research and publication. He is a regular writer in his blog Abdus Sabur. For research delusion he has so many articles and publications in national and international platforms. His major publication are listed bellows.

1. Sabur, M. A. (2009), “Solid Waste Management in Chittagong City: A Case Study of Residential Areas”, Unpublished M.S. thesis, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chittagong.
2. Sabur, M. A. and Ali, K. B. (2009), “Water logging in Comilla town: A Geo-environmental Study” Journal of Geo environment, Vol 9, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
3. Sabur, M. A. and Rahman, M. M. (2010), “Who remains neglected? Community actions in residential waste management of Chittagong city” Published at 2nd International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, was held 13 to 15 February at Department of Civil Engineering, KUET, Khulna, Bangladesh. [Please follow the link, Paper ID 146]
4. Sabur, M. A. and Rahman, M. M. (2011), “GIS Based Analysis of Health Care Services: A Case Study In the City of Comilla, Bangladesh”, Abstract Accepted at 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS 2011) in Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), Taiwan.
5. Sabur, M. A. and Arifur, M. R. (2015),”Tobacco and Health: A Youth Perspective” Social Change: A Journal for Social Development (ISSN :1997-938X), Vol 5, No 1 YPSA, Pp 72-85.
6. Sabur, M. A. (2009), “Climate change and Bangladesh” The Daily Star, Letters to the editor, Dated: June 26, 2009.
7. Sabur, M. A. (2009), “Global Warming and Bangladesh” The Daily Star, Letters to the editor, Dated: July 27, 2009. 
8. Sabur, M. A. (2009), “Landslides in Chittagong” The Daily Star, Letters to the editor, Dated: July 17, 2009.
9. Youth Leadership Development and Empowerment through ICT, A Training Manual, Published by Counterpart International, November 2015. www.counterpart-leadershipbd.org

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Leadership Story

Mr. Sabur launched his carrier in Geographical Solution Research Center (GSRC), Dhaka as a GIS Data Analyst,  where he began his specialization in Spatial Database Management, Digitization and Map lay out preparation.

That eventually led to a four year contract with A Dutch Bangladeshi IT Company namely HawarIT Data Services Limited and position as CAD/GIS Analyst. It was in this capacity he worked on GIS application development, 3D modeling in Architectural, Revit work,  Designing work also Business Development.

Soon afterward, his expanding expertise in  Leadership Development Program mainly on youth focuses which was implemented by  Counterpart International and financed by USAID. Now he has been working BLAST-YPSA Consortium, YPSA-Community Legal Services for Access to Justice Program, which was Implemented by Community Legal Services and funded by UKaid. His responsibility as Program Coordinator.

YouthAiD arranged a Free Health Campaign

Sabur also a founding member of YouthAiD and DADO. Also working as a United Nations Online Volunteer. In YouthAiD  where he work on volunteerism and make action and plan for community and youth development. As he realized that Youth are the future, they have to empower and should engage in mainstream of development by ICT training and than come in entrepreneurship. Aftermath he formed YouthIT at 2014, which is now working for Youth Leadership Development and Empowerment through the uses of ICT.

Honors & Awards Story
Mr Sabur honored as best employee award at HawarIT Data Services in 2012, due to best performance and leadership. He also awarded at University Scholarship in 2007, for distinction marks at graduate program. He was attend Global Youth Forum at Myanmar in 2015, with the invitation of ActionAiD Myanmar.

Interests

Mr. Sabur interested on Information and Communication Technology,  Adventure, Travel, Volunteer Services, Social Work, Music, Movie, Community Mobilization, Leadership Development, Legal Education etc.

Specialties

Mr. Sabur expertise on, Project Implementation and Coordination, Web Programming and Design, Graphic Design, Business Communication, Digital Marketing, SEO , Community Mobilization, Humanitarian Services,  Mediation, Common Legal Issue,  Youth Action, Advocacy, PRA tools, Small Grants, Local Government, Democracy, Good Governance, Training, Facilitator, GIS, Remote Sensing, Statistical Analysis etc.

What’s outlook on the future story

The year 2018 will make thirty six years old since Mr. sabur has developed his self as a Young ICT Entrepreneur. He will established YouthIT for empowering Youth and empowerment for youth. He believes YouthIT will be a hub of total digital solution and enriching digital Bangladesh.

Contact

You can reach him at;

Cell: 01711025096

mail: youthit.info@gmail.com/ sabur.bd01@gmail.com

skype: sabur.cu.ge10