Bangladseh ethnic minority Migrant makes history in higher education : Interview with Rupananda Roy

Rupananda Roy

Rupananda Roy Source: AMES

Bangladseh ethnic minority Migrant makes history in higher education Adelaide-based refugee support worker Rupananda Roy has made history by becoming the first woman from one of Bangladesh’s 50 ethnic minority communities to earn a doctorate. She recently gained her PhD in Development Studies from the University of Adelaide. Ms Roy, an ethnic Chakma, who is part of settlement agency AMES Australia’s Humanitarian Settlement program (HSP) team in South Australia, says she is in two minds about her historic achievement.



Share
Follow SBS Bangla

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Bangla-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS Bangla News

SBS Bangla News

Watch it onDemand