A T M Haidar Khan

A T M Haidar Khan is a New York–based author whose writing explores caregiving, public service and the experiences of families facing uncertainty. Born in Bangladesh, he later lived and studied in the United Kingdom and the United States. His work draws on those experiences to consider dignity, responsibility and belonging.

His literary memoir, The Silence Between Two Heartbeats, follows his daughter Fareesa’s medical crisis and its impact on family life. Published through Barnes & Noble Press, the book pairs lived experience with an allegorical fairy tale of ancient owls, a hidden kingdom and a little lioness. Together, the two narratives explore fatherhood, faith, separation, resilience and the effort to preserve a child’s story.

His independent research and policy writing examines neonatal care, family caregiving, parental leave and employment protection. It also raises questions about how parents are prepared for life after intensive care and how caregivers’ observations might inform future research. The records below distinguish research papers, a preprint and a prospectus according to their stated publication status.

Alongside his writing, Khan works in public service in New York City. From October 2012 to October 2014, he served as elected President and a board director of the Bangladeshi Students Union UK. He also founded the Niyan Foundation, a family-funded humanitarian initiative supporting communities across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

His published commentary has addressed public health, labour rights, international affairs and social issues. His essays and book reviews continue an interest in how literature represents difficult experiences and the choices people make in response to them. Across these forms, his writing returns to the relationship between individual lives and the institutions meant to support them.