Akib Anwar is a Programme Officer in the Countering Trafficking in Persons (CTiP) team at the RSO. Originally from Bangladesh, Akib joined the team in March 2026, bringing with him over a decade of experience across NGOs and INGOs and a deeply rooted grassroots perspective on the sector. He applies a critical sociological lens to ensure that RSO’s CTiP initiatives remain centered on community realities and survivor needs. Akib holds a BSS and MSS in Political Science from the University of Dhaka. 

Recommended book: A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. This true story follows a young boy lost in India who, after being adopted in Australia, uses Google Earth to find his origin years later. This story of incredible persistence highlights why reintegration is vital to a survivor. It reminds us that even when the world feels indifferent, hope and a sense of identity can overcome the most difficult odds.