At SCOPE, we believe that conservation is only possible through the dedication and collaboration of passionate people. Our team brings together scientists, conservationists, community leaders, and volunteers who share one vision: a future where Bangladesh’s species and ecosystems thrive.
From field researchers tracking endangered birds in coastal wetlands, to educators raising awareness in local communities, to technical experts designing data-driven conservation strategies—every member of our team plays a vital role in protecting nature.
Together, we combine local knowledge, global expertise, and unwavering commitment to make a lasting impact for wildlife and people alike.
Dr. Sayam U. Chowdhury
Chief Executive Officer
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Sayam U. Chowdhury is a conservation scientist with a keen interest in the ecology and conservation of threatened species in Asia, particularly in addressing the impacts of ecological change on biodiversity in densely populated countries such as Bangladesh. Over the past 15 years, he has been actively involved in research, conservation and the behavioural ecology of globally threatened species in Asia. His work primarily centres on migratory shorebirds of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, including the development of tools for managing coastal habitats, identifying mitigation measures in response to climate change and appointed as Coordinator of the Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force. He received his PhD in 2025 from the Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, where his doctoral research integrated remote sensing, shorebird population surveys, high-resolution shorebird tracking, citizen-science bird count data and site prioritisation procedures to address key knowledge gaps in shorebird habitat use, population estimation and site prioritisation across tropical Asia, under the supervision of Prof. Andrew Balmford and Prof. Rhys Green. Dr. Chowdhury is also the founder of the Species Conservation and Protection of Ecosystems (SCOPE) Foundation.
Mohammod Foysal
Senior Programme Officer
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Mohammod Foysal is a wildlife biologist and conservation practitioner from Bangladesh with over 14 years of professional experience in wildlife research and conservation. His passion for nature began in childhood through bird keeping and gardening, which later evolved into a lifelong commitment to studying and protecting birds and their habitats. He holds a BSc and MSc in Zoology and has extensive expertise in waterbirds and forest bird surveys, raptor ecology, bird ringing and satellite tracking, threatened species conservation, community-based conservation, and social science research. Foysal has led and contributed to numerous research and conservation initiatives, including long-term research on the Red-headed Falcon, raptor migration and threatened waterbirds. He is a founding member of several conservation initiatives and co-funder of SCOPE Foundation. His research has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals, and he regularly presents his work at international conferences. Beyond conservation, he is a karate black belt holder and an advocate for inspiring young conservationists in Bangladesh.
Nazim Uddin Khan
Senior Programme Officer
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Nazim Uddin Khan’s journey in wildlife conservation began as a photographer. As his interest in and knowledge of biodiversity grew, he became actively involved in wildlife research and conservation, and has now been working in the field for over 12 years. Nazim’s primary focus is on finding solutions to complex conservation challenges by engaging and collaborating with local communities and other stakeholders. He is particularly interested in forest birds and their habitats; earlier in his career, he explored hill forests across Bangladesh, an experience that continues to drive his commitment to protecting the country’s remaining wilderness. He has expertise in systematic waterbird and forest bird surveys, bird ringing and satellite tagging, threatened species conservation, and community-based conservation approaches. Nazim has contributed to and led numerous research and conservation projects, including the Sundarbans Finfoot Research Project and Project Fishing Cat Bangladesh. He is also a co-founder of the SCOPE Foundation.