Abu Saleh Mohammad Sowad

Abu Saleh Mohammad Sowad (he/him) is a doctoral candidate in Social and Cultural Analysis and a Public Scholar 2024-25 at Concordia University. His research, supported by doctoral scholarships from FRQSC and Concordia, delves into the intersection of transnational migration, culture and gender in shaping the identities and lived experiences of Bangladeshi men in Canada.

Sowad holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he studied the interaction between transnational migration and the construction of masculinities among Bangladeshi men in the UK. His passion for gender studies began in Bangladesh, where he earned a bachelor’s and master's degree in women and gender studies from the University of Dhaka.

Sowad further contributes his expertise to the Concordia University Research Chair on Gambling, leading the research team on gender and gambling. His experience as a consultant with international NGOs has enriched his understanding of gender dynamics and social issues, further fueling his research.