A R Tahseen Jahan - Harvard - Researcher - Entrepreneur

Hi there,

My name is A R Tahseen Jahan, and I’m a Master in Public Policy (MPP) Student at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Before coming to Harvard, I graduated top of my class with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Development Studies from the University of Dhaka. During my undergraduate years, I received two prestigious academic awards, won a national development competition, and published research on labor markets, economic outcomes, and the intricate dynamics of politics and policy.

Outside academia, I co-founded Dumpy, a clean-tech startup where I served as Chief Business Officer (CBO). Our goal was to modernize Bangladesh’s decades‑old scrap aggregation industry through innovative, tech‑driven solutions.

In addition to my entrepreneurship roles, I’m also the co-founder of The Confluence which was Bangladesh’s first English-language policy blog aimed at globalizing the nation’s policy discourse. I also serve as a student politician of the former ruling party of Bangladesh where I’ve advised policymakers and contributed to both domestic and international government initiatives.

Currently, I am exploring research on Agentic AI, focusing on how artificial intelligence can enhance labor productivity, boost business efficiency, and drive global innovation through the lens of responsible tech governance.

Notable work of A R Tahseen Jahan

A R Tahseen Jahan - Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Advocating to Prime Minister

Every year, around 45% of working women are unable to return to their workplaces after childbirth in Bangladesh. Many face extended career gaps due to the lack of affordable childcare options in the country. That’s why I advocated for accessible and affordable public daycare initiatives to the Honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Dumpy

I co-founded Dumpy and served as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). Dumpy was an early-stage clean-tech startup to modernizing the age-old scrap aggregation business by blending technology and logistics to build a zero-waste, sustainable Bangladesh. Positioning itself as a lifestyle brand, Dumpy visited households, offices, and events at their convenience and pays top prices for their scrap.

The Confluence

I co-founded The Confluence and served as its Head of Policy. The Confluence was Bangladesh’s first English policy blog, alongside the Prime Minister's Special Assistant to provide local context to a global audience through articles, infographics, and videos. I have published over 30 research pieces, advised national policymakers, collaborated with a2i under the Prime Minister’s Office. One of my articles were also approached by The Economist.

A R Tahseen Jahan - China - Communist Party of China - CPC

Youth Delegate of Bangladesh to People's Republic of China

I delivered speeches and engaged with top CPC officials on initiatives like the Silk Road Star and proposed exchange programs to up-skill Bangladeshi youth in emerging fields such as AI, data science, and blockchain, while advocating for Bangladeshi market access in China and university-level academic exchanges.

A R Tahseen Jahan - Champion - Devthon - National Development Case Competition

Champion of National Development Competition

My team won Devthon 3.0, a national development case competition in 2022. I designed a digital skills learning app for Bangladeshi youth in remote areas after conducting a demographic assessment of Gaibandha, one of the most poverty-prone regions in the country. I presented the app to the State Minister of Planning, Government of Bangladesh.

A R Tahseen Jahan - University of Dhaka - Development Studies

Research Assistant at the University of Dhaka

I was appointed to research the factors influencing academic and employment outcomes of Development Studies students, creating the department’s first-ever digitized database. After presenting the findings to university council officials, I was appointed to lead a similar study across the entire Faculty of Social Sciences.

Get in touch at tahseenjahan17@gmail.com

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