Teaching & Mentorship
Cultivating critical thinking and economic literacy through student-centric learning and research-driven instruction.
Pedagogical Philosophy
My teaching draws on more than two decades in the classroom, from Bangladesh Open University to the University of Chittagong, Asian University for Women, and the Bangladesh Military Academy. I believe International Relations must be taught as a lived discipline, connecting theories of power and diplomacy to the everyday realities of human rights, forced migration, and environmental justice in the Global South.
Across courses such as International Political Economy, Global Environmental Politics, and Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues, I encourage students to interrogate dominant frameworks and build an analytical toolkit grounded in southern perspectives, rigorous research methods, and ethical engagement with real-world policy challenges.
Core Principles
- Evidence-Based Instruction
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Courses Offered
Graduate Supervision
PhD Candidates
Colonel S.M. Mohiuddin (Ongoing)
"Strategic Position of Bangladesh in South and South-East Asia: Securing Economic Interest Through Geographic Advantage"
Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Khan (Ongoing)
"Multiculturalism and Ethnic Conflict: A Study on Chittagong Hill THT"
Md. Mostafizur Rahman (Ongoing)
"Human Security Challenges of Climate Change in South Asia: A Comparative Study on Bangladesh and India"
Mary Banik (Ongoing)
"Environmental degradation and human rights challenges for coastal populations in Bangladesh"
Helal Uddin Ahmed (Ongoing)
"Research on International Relations and Global South"
MSS Researchers
MPhil Candidates
A.B.M. Nurul Abshar (Ongoing)
"Political interpretation of Major Muslim Religious groups in Bangladesh and their influence in Bangladeshi Politics"
Mariam Akter (Ongoing)
"Media and National Image: A Study on European Media's Representation of Bangladesh"
Muhammad Iliash (Ongoing)
"Research in Political Science"
Sumaiya Mahbub Sharif (Ongoing)
"Environmental crimes and green criminology in Bangladesh"
Major Areas of Study
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Asian and International Studies
Awarded by City University of Hong Kong (2012-2015). Thesis titled "Militarization of Policing, Culture of Impunity and Corruption: A Study on Human Rights Violations in Bangladesh". Coursework included Theories of International Relations, Global Environmental Politics, and Research Methodology. Recipient of Outstanding Academic Performance Award three times during Ph.D. study.
Master of Advanced Studies in International Organizations (MASIO)
Awarded by University of Zurich, Switzerland (2010-2011). Covered International Economics, International Relations theory, International Law, Political Science, UN legal aspects, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, International Negotiations, Protection of Culture, Human Rights and Business, and WTO & Dispute Settlement. Thesis titled "An Appraisal of the UN Mechanisms for Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Peacekeeping Operations".
Master of Social Science (MSS) in Political Science
Awarded by University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (2001), First Class. Covered Contemporary Political Theories and Political Analysis, Political Philosophy, Social Change and Development Politics, Asian Politics of Development, and Problems of Government and Administration.
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) Honours in Political Science
Awarded by University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (2000), First Class - 1st Position. Covered Political Theory, Comparative Politics, Constitutional History of British India, Political History of British India, Sociology, Politics and Government, Local Government, Rural Development, Public Policy, Military and Politics, History of World Civilization, Politics of Developing Societies, International Politics, Public Administration, Research Methodology, Statistics, Economics, and Women and Politics.
Training Experiences
Capacity Building for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Materials
2006A training programme focused on building capacity for developing Open and Distance Learning materials, organized by Bangladesh Open University.
Training Programme on Instructional Design
2006A collaborative training programme on instructional design jointly organized by Bangladesh Open University, Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE), and the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.
Workshop on Environmental Development
2000A workshop focused on environmental development issues, organized by The Daily Prothom Alo, one of Bangladesh's leading national newspapers.
Teaching Experiences
Professor of International Relations
UniversityAssociate Professor of International Relations
UniversityAssistant Professor of International Relations
UniversityLecturer of International Relations
UniversityLecturer of Political Science
UniversityAdjunct Faculty
UniversityAdjunct Faculty
UniversityAdjunct Faculty
UniversityPh.D. Candidate (Teaching)
UniversityCourse Materials & Resources
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