Mr. Ali is an executive director of INCIDIN Bangladesh, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization. He plans, manages, and monitors developmental projects that improve the human rights of children who are living on the streets, victims of sexual abuse, and/or survivors of trafficking. During his Humphrey year, Mr. Ali will study laws and policies that focus on the promotion and protection of human rights. Mr. Ali holds bachelor's and master's degrees in social science from the University of Dhaka.