Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem, an economist, policy analyst and development practitioner, has assumed office as President of the think-and-do tank Knowledge Hub Institute Trust, effective October 2026.

Knowledge Hub Institute has started working on four core streams: clean energy, macroeconomic and public finance management, finance and banking, and employment and skills development.

Dr Moazzem joins the institute after serving as research director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), where he played a pivotal role in shaping its research agenda and strengthening engagement with policymakers, development partners, business leaders and civil society.

He brings more than two decades of experience in economic research, public policy and institutional development. During his long association with CPD, he led numerous influential research initiatives and policy dialogues that contributed to informed decision-making and policy reforms in Bangladesh.

Widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s leading policy researchers, Dr Moazzem’s work has covered industrial development, manufacturing competitiveness, trade and investment, private sector competitiveness, small and medium enterprise development, labour markets, labour rights and employment generation, renewable energy, climate change and energy transition, social protection and sustainable development.

Dr Moazzem holds a PhD in Area Studies from Kyoto University, Japan, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Dhaka. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has combined rigorous scholarship with practical policy engagement, earning recognition for his analytical expertise and intellectual leadership.

The prominent economist and policy analyst has also contributed in advisory and consultative capacities to government institutions, business associations, development organisations and international agencies, contributing to policy formulation and institutional reforms across multiple sectors.

As president of Knowledge Hub Institute, he will provide strategic leadership in advancing the institute’s mission of promoting research excellence, policy innovation, knowledge dissemination and capacity development. He will oversee the institute’s strategic priorities, research programmes, partnerships and outreach activities.

The appointment of Dr Moazzem marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of Knowledge Hub Institute. The Board of Trustees, management, researchers and staff welcomed him and said they looked forward to his leadership in advancing the institute’s vision and expanding its impact as a leading centre for research, policy dialogue, knowledge development and capacity building.