Alumni
The ISD welcomes back all graduates and former students from all corners of the world. Our alumni community is truly global, and we aim to stay in touch via communications and events with as many of our alumni as possible.
Join us on our new alumni network to stay tuned on upcoming events, and reconnect with your classmates.
Alumni Interviews
Read more +09 September 2021 in Alumni InterviewsKEEPING UP WITH THE ALUMNI
Meet our alumni Zaiba Tahyya, Class of 2009. She was interviewed by one of our twelfth graders, Safa Islam. Let’s get to read about our alumna! ⚡️ Favorite memory from ISD? Zaiba: There are way too many. I remember a very specific one which was something very little with a very big impact. I remember
Read more +13 June 2021 in Alumni InterviewsMariha Q. Chowdhury
Meet our alumni from the Class of 2008, Mariha Q. Chowdhury. Let’s get to know about her journey after ISD! ⚡ Favorite memory from ISD? Mariha: It’s hard to select one memory, but the last day of school was incredible. We had a water fight, and the entire class jumped in the pool together. Honestly,
Read more +10 April 2021 in Alumni InterviewsAdeeb Tawseef
Meet our alumni from the Class of 2009, Adeeb Tawseef. Adeeb is currently the Director of External Scientific Engagement at Zealand Pharma A/S, a Danish biotechnology research company, which designs and develops peptide-based medicines. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s from the University of British Columbia and Karolinska Institutet, respectively, specializing in Natural & Medical
Read more +24 March 2021 in Alumni InterviewsMayesha Khondoker
Meet our alumni from the Class of 2009, Mayesha Khondoker. She is currently the Managing Director at Shanta Multiverse (franchise management company that owns The White Canary Café and Marble Slab Creamery) and Director at Shanta Holdings (a founding director of Shanta Lifestyle, an interior design solutions division of Shanta Holdings). Mayesha completed her Bachelor
Read more +24 February 2021 in Alumni InterviewsMushanna Haque
Meet our alumni from the Class of 2016, Mushanna Haque. Our twelfth grader, Annila Aman, interviewed Mushanna with some very interesting questions! Let’s get to read about her! Q: Favorite memory from ISD? Mushanna: Favorite memories from ISD come from the Model UN trips I took during Middle and High School. Bonding with existing friends
Alumni Spotlight
Read more +01 July 2021 in Alumni SpotlightCollege Counseling Sessions by ISD Alumni & Former Students
A few ISD alumni and a former student have recently addressed current Grade 11 students about the university application process in Canada, the US, and the UK. During the sessions, the attendees learned about writing college entrance essays, personal statements, and received guidance from them. A big shout out to the following formal student &
Read more +13 June 2021 in Alumni SpotlightNoshin Tarannum
ISD graduate from the Class of 2016, Noshin Tarannum has recently spoken to students in Grades 6-12 during the Model United Nations (MUN) CCP led by our faculty, Ms. Syeda Sultana Razia. Noshin was an active participant in MUN during her time at ISD. She attended various international conferences, organized DHAMUN as the Secretary-General, participated
Read more +21 April 2021 in Alumni SpotlightISD alumni on the ‘Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021’
Selected from over 2,500 nominations, ISD graduates Shehzad Noor Taus Priyo, Rizvana Hredita, and Md Zahin Rohan Razeen are exemplary in their determination, hard work, and innovation. Shehzad Noor Taus Priyo, Class of 2015 – Cofounder, Gaze Founded in 2018, Gaze offers visual recognition technologies for online transactions. The company also won the Startup World
Read more +29 March 2021 in Alumni SpotlightNazeef Khan
Featuring the story of Nazeef Khan, our alumnus from the class of 2019. Read about his humanitarian projects being the CEO of the Perception Foundation. To read more: http://www.thedailystar.net/…/redefining-perceptions…. #WeAreISD
Read more +29 March 2021 in Alumni SpotlightNafisa A. Iqbal
“The Shedding,” a story by Nafisa A. Iqbal, an alumna of ISD, has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2020! The shortlist features 20 stories selected from over five thousand entries from countries across the Commonwealth. Nafisa has made her way to secure the listing from the Asia region! #WeAreISD
Read more +07 March 2021 in Alumni SpotlightSapphire Faruque
During one of our college counseling blocks, Sapphire Faruque, a current student at one of the Ivy League universities, BROWN, discussed her decision-making process, academic programs, resources on campus, housing requirements, clubs, campus communities, and the reasons behind admitting in BROWN with our twelfth graders. Sapphire is an ISD graduate from the class of 2018.
Read more +20 February 2021 in Alumni SpotlightShehzad Noor Taus
Featuring the story of Shehzad Noor Taus, our alumnus from the class of 2015! Read about his success, vision, and challenges on his journey with Gaze. https://www.techinasia.com/gaze-gets-seed-money #WeAreISD
Read more +15 February 2021 in Alumni SpotlightRudaina Reaz
During one of our college counseling blocks, our alumni, Rudaina Reaz talked about studying in Canada. She was our valedictorian from the class of 2019. Currently, she is studying at the University of Toronto, Canada. #WeAreISD #ISDinspires