Dr. Md. Safiqul Islam
Pro Vice Chancellor
Education and Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Global Studies
Institute of Global Studies, School of Liberal Arts
Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
Master of Science in Development and Governance Studies
(Special Focus on Sustainable Development and Governance)
School of Social Sciences
Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Year of Graduation: June 2009
Master of Social Sciences in Political Science
Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Major: Political Science
Year of Graduation: 1999 (Degree Awarded in 2002)
Result & Merit Position: First Class & 3rd position out of 198 Students
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honors) in Political Science
Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Subject Studied: Political Science (Major), Economics and Sociology (Minors)
Year of Graduation: 1998 (Degree Awarded in 2000)
Result: Second Class (None got first class)
Higher Secondary Certificate (Equivalent to ‘A’ Level)
A. Jabbar College, Bhola, Bangladesh
Year of Graduation: 1995
Result & Marks Obtained: First Division & 756 Marks Out of 1000
Secondary School Certificate (Equivalent to ‘O’ Level)
Tabgi Secondary School, Bhola, Bangladesh
Year of Graduation: 1993
Result & Marks Obtained: First Division & 757 Marks Out of 1000.
Major Areas of Study
At Ph.D Level
Theories of Globalization, Theories of International Relations, Global and Regional Issues, China’s Foreign Relations, Overview of China, and Comprehensive Chinese Language Course.
At Master of Science in Development Studies
Development Issues and Theories, Historical Aspects of Development, Global Governance, Research Methods in Social Sciences, Issues of International Development, Sustainable Development, Thesis in Development Studies, Major: Political Science.
At Master of Social Sciences in Political Science
Modern Political Thought; Modernization, Political Development and Social Change (Political Crises in Developing Countries, Institutionalization, Political Elite and Leadership, Globalization); Problems of Governance (Electoral Governance, Parliamentary Committee System, Bureaucracy, and Political Party); Politics of the Middle East with Special Reference to Saudi Arabia and Iran.
At the Bachelor Level
Comparative Politics, Western Political Thought; Political Theory and Organization, Comparative Government and Politics (United Kingdom, United States of America, China and Japan); International Politics; Principles of Economics; Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to the Study of Comparative Politics (Modern Approaches, and Statistics); Political Development in Bangladesh; Public Administration in Bangladesh; Sociology; Local Government and Rural Development in the Third World; Political Economy of Bangladesh; Area Studies: India, Pakistan and Malaysia; Social Theories of Modernity.
Employment and Designation
SN
Designation
Organization
From Date
To Date
1.
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Kishoreganj University
2.
Professor
Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
2019
3.
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong
March 2012
September 2019
4.
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong
October 2005
March 2012
5.
Lecturer
Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong
June 2003
October 2005
6.
Adjunct Faculty
Bangladesh Military Academy, University of Professionals
From July 2022 to December 2022 and January 2024 to June 2024
7.
Adjunct Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences, Chittagong Independent University
January 2019
December 2019
Visiting Scholar/Professor
SN
Designation
Organization
From Date
To Date
1.
Visiting Professor
General Education Program, Asian University for Women
June 2024
2.
Visiting Scholar
International Visitors’ Leadership Program, Department of State, the United States of America
June 2023
July 2023
3.
Visiting Scholar
China- ASEAN Research Centre, Guangxi University, China
January 2018
June 2018
Courses Taught
1. Conducting the courses, at present, in the Department of Political Science at University of Chittagong, Bangladesh are International Politics, Geopolitics: Regional and Global Context, and Foreign Policy of the United States of America and China. Political System of China, Asian Politics of Development (Special Focus on Political Economy of China, Japan & India). Besides, offering the courses at the University of Professionals and Asian University for women, Bangladesh are Strategic Studies, Politics of International Economic Relations and Development Studies respectively 2. Conducted the courses in the same Department are Political development in Bangladesh, Politics and Government in Pakistan (1947-1971), Comparative Politics 3. Conducted the Courses, as an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of International Relations, Bangladesh Military Academy, Bangladesh University of Professionals from July to December 2022, are Peace and Conflict Studies and UN Peace Support Operations 4. Conducted the course titled “History of Emergence of Bangladesh” as an Adjunct Faculty at Chittagong Independent University, Chittagong, Bangladesh 5. Conducted the course in the Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh is Maritime Affairs 6. Conducted the courses in the Department of Government and Politics at Asian University of Bangladesh are Comparative Politics, and International Politics
Administrative Experience
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh since 06 November 2024 Director, Students’ Advice and Counseling Center, University of Chittagong Executive Member, Research & Publications Cell, University of Chittagong Executive Member, Disciplinary Committee, University of Chittagong Executive Member, Research and Team Management of Sub-project (CP -133) titled "Improving the Capabilities of Research in Political Science and Asian Studies in the Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh" under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project, funded by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh from July 01, 2011 to December 31, 2013 House Tutor, Shah Amanat Hall, University of Chittagong from July 2004 to June 2006 House Tutor, Shamsunnahar Hall, University of Chittagong from July 2003 to June 2004 Organizing Secretary, National Council for Political Thought, Bangladesh since 2022 Dean Candidate, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Chittagong, 2022
Publications
[1] “The Non-traditional Security Threats in the Bay of Bengal Region” Journal of Indian Ocean Region, Accepted for Publication.
[2] “Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh: Policy, Achievement and Setbacks,” Jagannath University Journal of Social Sciences, No. 2, Vol.12, 2023, pp.14-24.
[3] “China’s Soft Balancing Strategy in the Bay of Bengal Region,” Asian Profile, Vol.51, No. 1, March 2023, Pp. 1-14.
[4] A Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor: Geoeconomic and Geostrategic Implications, International Journal of `Umranic Studies. Vol 3. Issue 1. 2020, pp.1-12.
[5] “Building Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor: Major Challenges and Remedies,” China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2019, pp. 613-629.
[6] “The Strategies of China and India in the Bay of Bengal Region: Revisiting Strategic Competition,” Yonsei Journal of International Studies, Yonsei University, South Korea, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2018, pp. 28-53.
[7] “China-Bengal Traditional Relations in Pre-European Times: An Enquiry,” Regional Studies, Vol. 35, No. 4, 2017, pp. 3-28.
[8] “China’s “Belt and Road” Initiative: Implications for Bangladesh,”Regional Studies, Vol. xxxiv, No.3, 2016, pp. 54-74.
[9] “The Strategies of China and India in the Indian Ocean Region: A Study of Balance of Power in Historical Perspective,” has been presented in the conference of World History Association held on 14-15 November 2015 at Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China.
[10] "The Rise of China: Ideological Liberalization and Political Reform," The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Vol. 29, No. 1, 2015, pp. 9-28.
[11] “Sino-Bangladesh Relations: Geopolitical and Geostrategic Implications,” in Bhuian Md. Monoar Kabir (ed.), Sino-South Asian Relations: Continuity and Change, Chittagong: Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, 2013, Chapter-12, pp. 192-311.
[12] “Women’s Representation in the Parliament: Bangladesh Perspective,” The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Bangladesh, Vol. 27, 2009 (Published in 2012), pp. 65-88.
[13] “Human Capital Theory and Education: A Review,” Bangladesh Political Studies, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Vol. 19, 2010, pp. 17-33.
[14] “The Impact of Climate Change on Bangladesh: Responding to a Threat to Food Security for Sustainable Development,” Asian Profile, Asian Research Service, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Vol. 37, No. 5, October, 2009, pp. 509-519.
[15] “Constitutional Amendments in Bangladesh: A Review,” The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Bangladesh, Vol.14, No. 2, 2006, pp. 297-322.
[16] “Fourteenth Amendment of Bangladesh Constitution: A Review,” The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Bangladesh, Vol.13, No. 1, December 2005, pp. 127-147.
[17] “The Four-party Alliance Government of Bangladesh: A Mid-term Appraisal,”Asian Profile, Asian Research Service, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Vol. 33, No.6, December, 2005, pp. 601-616.
[18] “Bangladesh: A Study of Trends in Political Leadership (1991-2003),” Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2005, pp.705-711.
On-going Research and Book Project
[1] The Building of the Matarbari Deep Seaport at Chittagong in Bangladesh: Geoeconomic and Geostrategic Significance
[2] The Strategies of the Major Powers in the Bay of Bengal Region: Strategic and Geopolitical Competition, (Publication under Process)
Article Published in Magazine and Newspaper
[1] “China’s Poverty Governance in Rural Area: Lessons for Bangladesh,” New Age,28 July 2021.
[2] “China’s Poverty Governance in Rural Area: Astonishing Success,” New Age, 31 August 2021.
[3] “People’s Governance in the Whole-process of Chinese Government: An Analysis,” The Daily Observer, 21 December 2021.
[4] The Chinese New Year and Spring Festival: History and Cultural Meaning, The Belt and Road Magazine, 2022.
[5] “The Chinese and Bengali New Year: Ways of Celebration and Cultural Meaning,” The Belt and Road Magazine, 2023.
[6] “অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার ও জনপ্রত্যাশা: একটি বিশ্লেষণ,” মানবজবিন, ১৭ আগষ্ট ২০২৪।
[7] “দ্বাদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন ও নির্দলীয় তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার,” মানবজবিন, ১৯ অক্টোবর ২০২৩।
[8] “গণঅভ্যুত্থান পরর্বতী বাংলাদশে ও সংবধিান সংশোধন: প্রাসঙ্গিক ভাবনা” মানবজবিন, ১২ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৪।
[9] সাংবিধানিক সংস্কার ও দ্বিকক্ষ বিশিষ্ট আইনসভা: একটি বিশ্লেষণ,” মানবজবিন, ৩০ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৪।
Areas of Research Interest
Electoral Governance, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Non-traditional Security in the Bay of Bengal; U.S.A. and China’s Strategy towards the Bay of Bengal Region; China-South Asia Relations, Issues of China-Bangladesh Relations
Language Proficiency
Bengali: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking (Native Language) English: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking Chinese: Fluent in speaking
Research Experience
Conducted a Research Project entitled “The Building of the Matarbari Deep Seaport in Bangladesh: Geo-economics and Geostrategic Implications” since January 2024. Conducted a Research Project entitled “The Non-traditional Security Threats in the Bay of Bengal” from 2022 to 2023. Worked as a Country Research Coordinator for Bangladesh at the V-Dem Project, titled, "The Varieties of Democracy" from April 02, 2012 to May 30, 2012; from December 15, 2014 to January 16, 2015 and from January 01, 2019 to January 30, 2023 .The project has covered 168 countries and is a collaboration project between the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden; the Kellogg Institute at the Notre Dame University, USA; the Department of Political Science at the Lund University, Sweden; and the Department of Political Science at the Boston University, USA. Worked as a Research Associate at the same project titled “The Rise of China and Future of South Asia” from July 01 2011 to December 31, 2013.
Professional and Social Affiliation
2019
Member, Shanghai University Alumni Association
2021
Executive Member, Nationalist Teachers’ Forum, University of Chittagong
2019
Advisor, Bhola Development Forum, Chittagong, Bangladesh
2009
Member, Lund University Alumni Association, Sweden
2003
Member, Dhaka University Alumni Association
2003
Member, University of Chittagong Teachers' Association
2004
Member, Bangladesh Political Science Association
2003
Member, Teachers' Club, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
2009
Advisor, Badhan (A Voluntary Blood Donors' Organization), Bangladesh
2006-2007
Advisor, Bhola Lakshmipur Ferry Bastobayon Jatio Committee, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Jan to Dec 2001
Assistant General Secretary, BADHAN, (A Voluntary Blood Donors' Organization)
Jan to Dec 2000
Treasurer, BADHAN, (A Voluntary Blood Donors' Organization)
1998-1999
Secretary, New Market Branch, Dhaka, LEO Club, Bangladesh
Awards and Scholarship
2015-2019
Chinese Government Scholarship for Ph.D Research at Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
Nov 2017
An Award has been achieved for the best paper and presentation in the
conference of “World History and International Politics” held on 25
November 2017 at Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China.
1998-1999
Merit Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Political Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
1993-1994
Secondary School Certificate Merit Scholarship, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh.
1991-1992
Junior Secondary School Merit Scholarship, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh.
1987-1990
Primary School Merit Scholarship, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Countries Visited for Study, Research and Professional Purposes
Belgium, China, Denmark, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sweden, Thailand and the USA
Education and Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Global Studies
Institute of Global Studies, School of Liberal Arts
Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
Master of Science in Development and Governance Studies
(Special Focus on Sustainable Development and Governance)
School of Social Sciences
Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Year of Graduation: June 2009
Master of Social Sciences in Political Science
Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Major: Political Science
Year of Graduation: 1999 (Degree Awarded in 2002)
Result & Merit Position: First Class & 3rd position out of 198 Students
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honors) in Political Science
Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Subject Studied: Political Science (Major), Economics and Sociology (Minors)
Year of Graduation: 1998 (Degree Awarded in 2000)
Result: Second Class (None got first class)
Higher Secondary Certificate (Equivalent to ‘A’ Level)
A. Jabbar College, Bhola, Bangladesh
Year of Graduation: 1995
Result & Marks Obtained: First Division & 756 Marks Out of 1000
Secondary School Certificate (Equivalent to ‘O’ Level)
Tabgi Secondary School, Bhola, Bangladesh
Year of Graduation: 1993
Result & Marks Obtained: First Division & 757 Marks Out of 1000.
Major Areas of Study
At Ph.D Level
Theories of Globalization, Theories of International Relations, Global and Regional Issues, China’s Foreign Relations, Overview of China, and Comprehensive Chinese Language Course.
At Master of Science in Development Studies
Development Issues and Theories, Historical Aspects of Development, Global Governance, Research Methods in Social Sciences, Issues of International Development, Sustainable Development, Thesis in Development Studies, Major: Political Science.
At Master of Social Sciences in Political Science
Modern Political Thought; Modernization, Political Development and Social Change (Political Crises in Developing Countries, Institutionalization, Political Elite and Leadership, Globalization); Problems of Governance (Electoral Governance, Parliamentary Committee System, Bureaucracy, and Political Party); Politics of the Middle East with Special Reference to Saudi Arabia and Iran.
At the Bachelor Level
Comparative Politics, Western Political Thought; Political Theory and Organization, Comparative Government and Politics (United Kingdom, United States of America, China and Japan); International Politics; Principles of Economics; Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to the Study of Comparative Politics (Modern Approaches, and Statistics); Political Development in Bangladesh; Public Administration in Bangladesh; Sociology; Local Government and Rural Development in the Third World; Political Economy of Bangladesh; Area Studies: India, Pakistan and Malaysia; Social Theories of Modernity.
Employment and Designation
| SN | Designation | Organization | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pro-Vice Chancellor | Kishoreganj University | ||
| 2. | Professor | Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh | 2019 | |
| 3. | Associate Professor | Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong | March 2012 | September 2019 |
| 4. | Assistant Professor | Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong | October 2005 | March 2012 |
| 5. | Lecturer | Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong | June 2003 | October 2005 |
| 6. | Adjunct Faculty | Bangladesh Military Academy, University of Professionals | From July 2022 to December 2022 and January 2024 to June 2024 | |
| 7. | Adjunct Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences, Chittagong Independent University | January 2019 | December 2019 |
Visiting Scholar/Professor
| SN | Designation | Organization | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Visiting Professor | General Education Program, Asian University for Women | June 2024 | |
| 2. | Visiting Scholar | International Visitors’ Leadership Program, Department of State, the United States of America | June 2023 | July 2023 |
| 3. | Visiting Scholar | China- ASEAN Research Centre, Guangxi University, China | January 2018 | June 2018 |
Courses Taught
| 1. Conducting the courses, at present, in the Department of Political Science at University of Chittagong, Bangladesh are International Politics, Geopolitics: Regional and Global Context, and Foreign Policy of the United States of America and China. Political System of China, Asian Politics of Development (Special Focus on Political Economy of China, Japan & India). Besides, offering the courses at the University of Professionals and Asian University for women, Bangladesh are Strategic Studies, Politics of International Economic Relations and Development Studies respectively |
| 2. Conducted the courses in the same Department are Political development in Bangladesh, Politics and Government in Pakistan (1947-1971), Comparative Politics |
| 3. Conducted the Courses, as an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of International Relations, Bangladesh Military Academy, Bangladesh University of Professionals from July to December 2022, are Peace and Conflict Studies and UN Peace Support Operations |
| 4. Conducted the course titled “History of Emergence of Bangladesh” as an Adjunct Faculty at Chittagong Independent University, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| 5. Conducted the course in the Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh is Maritime Affairs |
| 6. Conducted the courses in the Department of Government and Politics at Asian University of Bangladesh are Comparative Politics, and International Politics |
Administrative Experience
| Pro-Vice Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh since 06 November 2024 |
| Director, Students’ Advice and Counseling Center, University of Chittagong |
| Executive Member, Research & Publications Cell, University of Chittagong |
| Executive Member, Disciplinary Committee, University of Chittagong |
| Executive Member, Research and Team Management of Sub-project (CP -133) titled "Improving the Capabilities of Research in Political Science and Asian Studies in the Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh" under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project, funded by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh from July 01, 2011 to December 31, 2013 |
| House Tutor, Shah Amanat Hall, University of Chittagong from July 2004 to June 2006 |
| House Tutor, Shamsunnahar Hall, University of Chittagong from July 2003 to June 2004 |
| Organizing Secretary, National Council for Political Thought, Bangladesh since 2022 |
| Dean Candidate, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Chittagong, 2022 |
Publications
[1] “The Non-traditional Security Threats in the Bay of Bengal Region” Journal of Indian Ocean Region, Accepted for Publication.
[2] “Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh: Policy, Achievement and Setbacks,” Jagannath University Journal of Social Sciences, No. 2, Vol.12, 2023, pp.14-24.
[3] “China’s Soft Balancing Strategy in the Bay of Bengal Region,” Asian Profile, Vol.51, No. 1, March 2023, Pp. 1-14.
[4] A Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor: Geoeconomic and Geostrategic Implications, International Journal of `Umranic Studies. Vol 3. Issue 1. 2020, pp.1-12.
[5] “Building Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor: Major Challenges and Remedies,” China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2019, pp. 613-629.
[6] “The Strategies of China and India in the Bay of Bengal Region: Revisiting Strategic Competition,” Yonsei Journal of International Studies, Yonsei University, South Korea, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2018, pp. 28-53.
[7] “China-Bengal Traditional Relations in Pre-European Times: An Enquiry,” Regional Studies, Vol. 35, No. 4, 2017, pp. 3-28.
[8] “China’s “Belt and Road” Initiative: Implications for Bangladesh,”Regional Studies, Vol. xxxiv, No.3, 2016, pp. 54-74.
[9] “The Strategies of China and India in the Indian Ocean Region: A Study of Balance of Power in Historical Perspective,” has been presented in the conference of World History Association held on 14-15 November 2015 at Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China.
[10] "The Rise of China: Ideological Liberalization and Political Reform," The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Vol. 29, No. 1, 2015, pp. 9-28.
[11] “Sino-Bangladesh Relations: Geopolitical and Geostrategic Implications,” in Bhuian Md. Monoar Kabir (ed.), Sino-South Asian Relations: Continuity and Change, Chittagong: Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, 2013, Chapter-12, pp. 192-311.
[12] “Women’s Representation in the Parliament: Bangladesh Perspective,” The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Bangladesh, Vol. 27, 2009 (Published in 2012), pp. 65-88.
[13] “Human Capital Theory and Education: A Review,” Bangladesh Political Studies, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Vol. 19, 2010, pp. 17-33.
[14] “The Impact of Climate Change on Bangladesh: Responding to a Threat to Food Security for Sustainable Development,” Asian Profile, Asian Research Service, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Vol. 37, No. 5, October, 2009, pp. 509-519.
[15] “Constitutional Amendments in Bangladesh: A Review,” The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Bangladesh, Vol.14, No. 2, 2006, pp. 297-322.
[16] “Fourteenth Amendment of Bangladesh Constitution: A Review,” The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, Bangladesh, Vol.13, No. 1, December 2005, pp. 127-147.
[17] “The Four-party Alliance Government of Bangladesh: A Mid-term Appraisal,”Asian Profile, Asian Research Service, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Vol. 33, No.6, December, 2005, pp. 601-616.
[18] “Bangladesh: A Study of Trends in Political Leadership (1991-2003),” Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2005, pp.705-711.
On-going Research and Book Project
[1] The Building of the Matarbari Deep Seaport at Chittagong in Bangladesh: Geoeconomic and Geostrategic Significance
[2] The Strategies of the Major Powers in the Bay of Bengal Region: Strategic and Geopolitical Competition, (Publication under Process)
Article Published in Magazine and Newspaper
[1] “China’s Poverty Governance in Rural Area: Lessons for Bangladesh,” New Age,28 July 2021.
[2] “China’s Poverty Governance in Rural Area: Astonishing Success,” New Age, 31 August 2021.
[3] “People’s Governance in the Whole-process of Chinese Government: An Analysis,” The Daily Observer, 21 December 2021.
[4] The Chinese New Year and Spring Festival: History and Cultural Meaning, The Belt and Road Magazine, 2022.
[5] “The Chinese and Bengali New Year: Ways of Celebration and Cultural Meaning,” The Belt and Road Magazine, 2023.
[6] “অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার ও জনপ্রত্যাশা: একটি বিশ্লেষণ,” মানবজবিন, ১৭ আগষ্ট ২০২৪।
[7] “দ্বাদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন ও নির্দলীয় তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার,” মানবজবিন, ১৯ অক্টোবর ২০২৩।
[8] “গণঅভ্যুত্থান পরর্বতী বাংলাদশে ও সংবধিান সংশোধন: প্রাসঙ্গিক ভাবনা” মানবজবিন, ১২ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৪।
[9] সাংবিধানিক সংস্কার ও দ্বিকক্ষ বিশিষ্ট আইনসভা: একটি বিশ্লেষণ,” মানবজবিন, ৩০ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৪।
Areas of Research Interest
Language Proficiency
| Bengali: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking (Native Language) |
| English: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking |
| Chinese: Fluent in speaking |
Research Experience
| Conducted a Research Project entitled “The Building of the Matarbari Deep Seaport in Bangladesh: Geo-economics and Geostrategic Implications” since January 2024. |
| Conducted a Research Project entitled “The Non-traditional Security Threats in the Bay of Bengal” from 2022 to 2023. |
| Worked as a Country Research Coordinator for Bangladesh at the V-Dem Project, titled, "The Varieties of Democracy" from April 02, 2012 to May 30, 2012; from December 15, 2014 to January 16, 2015 and from January 01, 2019 to January 30, 2023 .The project has covered 168 countries and is a collaboration project between the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden; the Kellogg Institute at the Notre Dame University, USA; the Department of Political Science at the Lund University, Sweden; and the Department of Political Science at the Boston University, USA. |
| Worked as a Research Associate at the same project titled “The Rise of China and Future of South Asia” from July 01 2011 to December 31, 2013. |
Professional and Social Affiliation
| 2019 | Member, Shanghai University Alumni Association |
| 2021 | Executive Member, Nationalist Teachers’ Forum, University of Chittagong |
| 2019 | Advisor, Bhola Development Forum, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| 2009 | Member, Lund University Alumni Association, Sweden |
| 2003 | Member, Dhaka University Alumni Association |
| 2003 | Member, University of Chittagong Teachers' Association |
| 2004 | Member, Bangladesh Political Science Association |
| 2003 | Member, Teachers' Club, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| 2009 | Advisor, Badhan (A Voluntary Blood Donors' Organization), Bangladesh |
| 2006-2007 | Advisor, Bhola Lakshmipur Ferry Bastobayon Jatio Committee, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Jan to Dec 2001 | Assistant General Secretary, BADHAN, (A Voluntary Blood Donors' Organization) |
| Jan to Dec 2000 | Treasurer, BADHAN, (A Voluntary Blood Donors' Organization) |
| 1998-1999 | Secretary, New Market Branch, Dhaka, LEO Club, Bangladesh |
Awards and Scholarship
| 2015-2019 | Chinese Government Scholarship for Ph.D Research at Shanghai University, Shanghai, China. |
| Nov 2017 | An Award has been achieved for the best paper and presentation in the conference of “World History and International Politics” held on 25 November 2017 at Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China. |
| 1998-1999 | Merit Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Political Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 1993-1994 | Secondary School Certificate Merit Scholarship, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh. |
| 1991-1992 | Junior Secondary School Merit Scholarship, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh. |
| 1987-1990 | Primary School Merit Scholarship, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. |