Team CPC

Dr. Farzana Nahid

Department of Marketing & International Business,
Director, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: director.cpc@northsouth.edu, farzana.nahid@northsouth.edu
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 1767

Dr. Farzana Nahid is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing and International Business at North South University (NSU), where she also serves as the Director of the Career and Placement Center. With over two decades of experience spanning academia, media, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship development, she brings a unique blend of professional versatility and dedication to student advancement.
She has served as a project coordinator, module designer, and trainer for several national and international capacity-building initiatives, including the City Alo Women Entrepreneurs’ Program, WE Connect (World Bank), and Business Support Center (World Bank). She previously served as the Founder Director of NSU Startups Next and has held corporate roles at Robi Axiata and Sparkle International.
At NSU, Dr. Nahid holds key administrative roles such as Chair of the Outreach Committee, Coordinator for Social Engagement under APT, and Career and Personal Development Counselor. She has also contributed as a member of the International Quality Assurance Cell. Outside academia, she is a Senior News Presenter at NTV and has served as International Media Secretary of the News Broadcasters’ Association.
She is actively involved in several professional and social organizations, including the Women Entrepreneurs Association (WEA), the American Marketing Association (AMA), and Faith Bangladesh.
Dr. Nahid holds a Ph.D. in Business History from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2017), and an MBA (2007) and BBA (2004) in Finance and Marketing from North South University, Bangladesh.
Under her leadership, the Career and Placement Center (CPC) plays a vital role in empowering students through internships, job placements, career fairs, and skills workshops. Dr. Nahid strongly believes that global exposure, strategic insight, and cross-cultural experiences are essential to career success in today’s competitive world. With her deep commitment to student growth and institutional development, she is helping NSU students build purposeful, skill-driven careers both in Bangladesh and internationally.

Ismat Jahan Orin

Corporate Relations Officer, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: ismat.jahan06@northsouth.edu
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 2122

Ismat Jahan joined North South University in January 2025 as a Corporate Relations Officer at the Career and Placement Center (CPC). A proud NSU alumna, she holds both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the institution. With over nine years of professional experience in Human Resources, particularly in recruitment, selection, and talent acquisition, she brings extensive expertise and practical insight to her role.
At CPC, Ismat plays a central role in managing the center’s daily operations, ensuring efficiency and consistency in service delivery. She plans and organizes a wide range of programs and events—including seminars, CV writing workshops, and career development initiatives—aimed at enhancing students’ employability and professional growth. She collaborates closely with corporate partners to identify talent needs, share qualified student profiles, and build sustainable industry relationships.
In addition, she prepares comprehensive reports, manages CPC’s social media communications, and offers personalized guidance and mentorship to students throughout their internship and job placement process. She also coordinates the timely collection of CVs and supports the successful execution of the National Career Fair, CPC’s flagship event that connects students with leading employers nationwide.
Beyond her institutional responsibilities, Ismat is an avid freelance writer who shares thoughtful reflections drawn from her real-life HR experiences. Passionate, strategic, and student-focused, she is deeply committed to empowering young professionals and strengthening the bridge between academia and industry—advancing CPC’s mission of guiding students toward meaningful career success.

Shorifa Tuz Jahan

Program Officer, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: shorifa.jahan@northsouth.edu
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 6045

Ms. Shorifa Tuz Jahan is a Program Officer at the Career and Placement Center (CPC), North South University, bringing a strong passion for student development and event coordination since 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Cum Laude) from the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from North South University. Before joining NSU, she gained three years of professional experience in program and administrative coordination roles.
At CPC, Ms. Shorifa plays a key role in coordinating programs and events, including seminars, workshops, and career programs, while managing event logistics from planning to execution. She is responsible for preparing reports, sharing CVs with corporate partners, managing social media, developing content, and providing guidance and support to students throughout the internship and job placement process, contributing to a wide range of CPC initiatives.
She also oversees flagship programs, including the Bangladesh-Japan ICT Engineers’ Training Program (B-JET) and the Bangladesh-Miyazaki ICT Engineers Educational Training Project (B-MEET).
Ms. Shorifa is recognized for her strong organizational skills, professionalism, and dedication. She has played a pivotal role in major events, including the 9th National Career Fair (2019), CPC’s Silver Jubilee Celebration (2022), the Fourth Industrial Revolution Skills Summit (2023), and the Women’s Career Carnival (2023), as well as the B-JET and B-MEET MoU signing, opening, and closing ceremonies.

Adiba Ibnat Bushra

Department Secretary, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: adiba.bushra02@northsouth.edu
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 2124

Ms. Adiba Ibnat Bushra, graduated from North South University with a BBA and is pursuing an MBA from North South University, possesses diverse experience several consultancy firms from 2022 to 2024 Her background includes roles Rangs VTS Department, Trip Factory, Nagad (Accounts), NTV as Program Assistant Manager, Machranga TV and Banglavision as an Anchor. She has experience as several lead Drama Artist. She is Co-author of a Poetry book named Opshora O Dakpion. She is a Sketch, Acrylic and Oil Color artist as a creative painter(potrait; abstract exibition), former Banner & Cover page Model of Shadakalo, Dimond World , former journalist. Currently, as Department Secretary at the Career and Placement Center (CPC), she manages programs (e.g., Excel Bootcamp), handles office administration of entire department like petty cash , Inter Office Memos, and handles inter-departmental correspondence, assists the Director, organizes meetings/events, and facilitates student queries , issues forwarding letter & job placement documentation.

Abdul Ahad

Assistant Officer, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: ahad.abdul01@northsouth.edu
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 6046

Abdul Ahad is an accomplished and inspiring individual with a proven track record of strong leadership skills and a deep passion for research in artificial intelligence. He is a dedicated professional with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from North South University, where he also excelled as the IEEE NSU Student Branch Secretary.
At CPC, he began his journey as a student employee in December 2022 and later progressed to a Guest Employee, where he managed technical support, data handling, content creation, corporate database management and coordination with Japanese delegates for the B-JET & B-MEET programs. Currently serving as an Assistant Officer at the Career and Placement Center (CPC), Mr. Ahad leads corporate engagement initiatives, contributes to the enhancement of a dynamic job portal, and coordinates high-impact recruitment events for leading organizations such as Grameenphone, bKash, Augmedix, and Marico. His exceptional multitasking and problem-solving skills make him an indispensable member of the CPC team. He also oversees the technical operations of the B-JET program and is skilled in drafting official documents, managing social media content, and producing promotional materials.
Ahad is a proactive team player with a talent for solving complex problems under pressure, committed to continuous learning and impactful innovation in AI and computer science.

Mohammad Salim

Record Assistant, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: salimcpds@outlook.com
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 6780

Mohammad Salim joined North South University on 30th January, 2000. Since then, he has been assisting the Career and Placement Center as an office support staff. Mr. Salim completed his Bachelor of Arts from the Open University. He has recently been promoted to Record Assistant and in charge of filling and recording all the incoming and outgoing documents such as memo, notice, job circulars and internship records. Apart from the daily activities of the department, Mr. Salim also supports CPC regarding events such as seminars, workshop, road shows and boot camps.

Abdul Jalil Molla

Office Support Staff, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: jalil.mollah092@gmail.com
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 6780

Abdul Jalil Mollah has been assisting the Career and Placement Center as an office support staff since 2015. Mr. Jalil is in charge of assisting CPC with documentation, day to day official tasks and event management. As a part of his job responsibility, Mr. Jalil works as a core team member during national events such as seminars, road shows and career fairs.

Ayesha Akter

Office Support Staff, Career and Placement Center (CPC)

Email: ayeshaaktera98@gmail.com
Phone: +880-2-55668200. Ext. 6780

Ayesha Akter has been a dedicated member of the Career and Placement Center team since 2025, serving in the role of Office Support Staff. She plays an essential role in managing daily administrative tasks, maintaining office documentation, and supporting the smooth execution of CPC events. Her proactive involvement and dependable presence make her a key contributor to the CPC team, especially during major events such as seminars, roadshows, and career fairs.