Biography

Mr. Monsur Ahmed Choudhuri, an esteemed human rights activist and development practitioner, has been instrumental in advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities in Bangladesh, despite his visual impairment. He has played a crucial role in leading organisations such as the Center for Services & Information on Disability (CSID), the Center for Disability in Development (CDD), and Bangladesh Visually Impaired People's Society (BVIPS). Mr. Choudhuri was also instrumental in establishing the National Forum of Organizations Working with the Disabled (NFOWD) and served as its chairperson. He is a Founder Trustee of IMPACT Foundation Bangladesh and sits on the board of trustees for Biswa Sahitya Kendra and the Bangladesh Business Disability Network.

From 2009 to 2012, Mr. Choudhuri served as a member of the Committee of the UN Human Rights Commission on the Rights of the Disabled People. He has also worked as a short-term consultant for organisations such as the World Bank and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

One of Mr. Choudhuri's most significant contributions is the renowned floating hospital, Jibon Tori, which provides medical services to the underprivileged, including individuals with disabilities living in remote areas of the country. He has authored his biography, "Apon Aloy Dekha Vubon," and presented numerous papers on disability issues at national and international forums.

In recognition of his efforts, Mr. Choudhuri has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Nirafat Anam Memorial Inclusion (NAMI) Award, Sylhet Ratna Medal, Life-long Achievement Award (Singer Bangladesh and Channel i), Senior Asoka Fellowship Award, Atish Deepankar Award, and Rotary International Humanitarian Service Award. Mr. Choudhuri completed his Bachelor's and MA degrees from the University of Dhaka and received higher training from Oslo, Little Rock, and Sussex universities. Mr. Choudhuri received his Bachelor's and MA degrees from the University of Dhaka and higher training from Oslo, Little Rock, and Sussex universities. Despite his visual impairment, he has made remarkable contributions to human rights and development, inspiring others to follow.

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