Dr. Imran Matin, Director Research and Evaluation Division (RED) joined as the Head of the Master of Development Studies (MDS) Program at BU. This position is a complement to his present designation as the Director of RED, BRAC. Dr. Matin will work to improve the quality of the teaching/learning of the MDS Program and strengthen the curriculum by utilizing current research knowledge and best practices in development and make linkages between BRAC's own development programs and those of the University. The appointment has been made effective from September 4, 2005. Dr. Imran Matin did his Masters in Development Economics and Ph.D. in Economics from IDS, Sussex, UK. Before joining BRAC he was in World Bank, Washington DC. He became Director RED, BRAC in August, 2003.