•Developed and implemented gender-sensitive strategies and action plans to ensure the meaningful inclusion of women, marginalized groups, and vulnerable populations in all aspects of the agricultural project.•Conducted gender and social inclusion assessments to identify barriers, gaps, and opportunities within the project and its private sector partners.•Provided technical guidance and capacity building to project staff and private sector partners on gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, and diversity management.•Designed and facilitated trainings, workshops, and sensitization sessions for project stakeholders to promote gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusion in the agricultural sector.•Collaborated with private sector partners to develop and implement gender-responsive policies, practices, and interventions that promote equal opportunities and benefits for women and marginalized groups.•Monitored and evaluated the impact of project activities on gender equality and social inclusion, using gender-disaggregated data and participatory approaches to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.•Supported the integration of gender and social inclusion considerations into project monitoring, reporting, and learning processes to ensure accountability and transparency.•Advocated for the adoption of inclusive business models and practices by private sector partners, including the promotion of women's entrepreneurship, access to finance, and market opportunities.•Facilitated partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and community groups, to leverage resources and expertise for advancing gender equality and social inclusion in the agricultural sector.•Conducted research and knowledge-sharing activities to generate evidence and best practices for mainstreaming gender and social inclusion in agricultural development initiatives in Bangladesh.

•Spearheaded innovative business models and scaling strategies to advance gender equity in critical sectors such as financial inclusion, health, nutrition, and WASH.•Orchestrated nationwide initiatives aimed at combating violence against newlywed women, employing a blend of digital and offline channels to engage and educate over twenty million individuals in Bangladesh.•Initiated policy dialogues at both regional and national levels to address the issue of child marriage, with a primary focus on empowering strategies to delay such unions.•Conducted comprehensive ethnographic research to examine the dynamics of power within households, particularly between mothers-in-law and newlywed women, shedding light on the prevalence of gender-based violence in northern Bangladesh.•Formulated a strategic framework for enhancing digital inclusion among young women and promoting diverse livelihood opportunities to foster economic empowerment.

•Spearheaded the creation and dissemination of impactful materials including press releases, fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, infographics, project profiles, and audio-visual content, with a keen focus on gender equality, food security, resilience, nutrition, youth empowerment, governance, and water sanitation and hygiene.•Developed and executed communication strategies tailored to promote safe digital spaces and leverage social media platforms for targeted outreach.•Facilitated a collaborative mapping endeavour conducted by local youth in the northern wetlands of Bangladesh, with a specific emphasis on fostering gender-equitable distribution and consumption within the local food system.•Co-led comprehensive studies addressing livelihood opportunities and financial inclusion for women, youth, and men residing in the northern wetlands of Bangladesh, aimed at promoting gender equality and economic empowerment.•Provided extensive training to 400 staff members on various topics including reporting techniques, knowledge management, documentation practices, gender sensitivity, and life skills enhancement.•Spearheaded a solo internal change management initiative involving over 650 staff members, establishing interactive platforms to enhance people management practices within the organization.•Designed and co-led an impactful "Return on Investment (ROI)" assessment focusing on evaluating the efficacy of programs aimed at enhancing youth employability skills.•Led the implementation of a Recurrent Monitoring System (RMS) to systematically evaluate the vulnerability and resilience capacity of rural communities affected by floods in northern Bangladesh, facilitating targeted interventions for sustainable development and resilience-building.

•Pioneered an innovative ICT-driven initiative aimed at tackling gender-based violence and promoting awareness of sexual and reproductive health rights among young individuals.•Spearheaded a ground-breaking nationwide campaign focused on fostering gender justice and raising awareness about sexual and legal rights, directly impacting 700,000 young people across Bangladesh.•Conceptualized and crafted a wide array of impactful materials including brochures, leaflets, blogs, case studies, and audio-visual content to disseminate critical information on gender equality and rights.•Designed and executed comprehensive studies to integrate gender considerations across various initiatives within BRAC, ensuring a more inclusive and equitable approach.•Coordinated rigorous gender analyses of two prominent BRAC social enterprises, paving the way for enhanced gender responsiveness and effectiveness in their operations.