Anika Subah Ahmed Upma, originally from Jatrabari in Dhaka, completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English at the University of Dhaka. She later worked as a lecturer and department head at Canadian University of Bangladesh.
In 2022, she moved to the United States to pursue a second master’s degree at Harvard Graduate School of Education. According to her interview with Ajker Patrika, her entire educational expenses were covered through scholarships from Harvard and an external organization. She also completed several courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Before completing her studies at Harvard, Upma received a job offer from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She currently works there as an assistant director. Her responsibilities include administrative activities, faculty training, and matters related to student safety.
Alongside her professional career, Upma has been involved in youth development and social initiatives. She received the Diana Award in 2021 and was appointed a Youth Advisory Member of UN Women’s Commission on the Status of Women in 2025, according to the interview.
Upma has also expressed her desire to contribute to the well-being of people in Bangladesh in the future.
Source: Interview by Anisul Islam Naim, published in Ajker Patrika.