| Designation | Office Department |
|---|---|
| Head | Political Science |
| Director | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) |
| Education Summary | Ph.D., MSS in Political Science, BSS (Hons) |
| Name of Degree | Subject/Group | Institution | University | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Political Science | Department of Political Science | Rajshahi University | 2008 |
| MSS in Political Science | Political Science | Department of Political Science | Rajshahi University | 1999 |
| BSS (Hons) | Political Science | Department of Political Science | Rajshahi University | 1998 |
| Duration | Department/Office | Organization | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2025 - 17 Apr 2026 | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) | Varendra University | Director |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 17 Apr 2026 | Political Science | Varendra University | Professor & Head |
| 16 Feb 2020 - 09 Apr 2025 | Varendra University | Varendra University | Proctor |
| 22 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2022 | Political Science | Varendra University | Associate Professor & Head |
| 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Nov 2017 | Political Science | North Bengal International University | Associate Professor & Head |
| 01 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2016 | Political Science | North Bengal International University | Assistant Professor & Coordinator |
| 01 Jan 2013 - 30 Nov 2013 | Social Science Research Council | Planning Division, Ministry of Planning | Research Associate |
| 02 May 2006 - 31 Dec 2012 | Government and Politics | Asian University of Bangladesh | Senior Lecturer |
| 02 Apr 2002 - 01 May 2006 | Centre for Political Studies Bangladesh | Rajshahi | Research Assistant |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
"Stakeholder Engagement and Impact: IQAC’s (Institutional Quality Assurance Cell) Role in Institutional Development"
, published in Advancing Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Reflection from IQAC Leadership Across Universities in Bangladesh, Arranged by IQAC, the University of Dhaka,
Published date: Nov 2025 |
| 2 |
MD. Asfaq Salehin, Prof. Dr. Md. Habibullah. Most. Helen Zaman. Md. Shofik Uddin,
"Setbacks and Pitfalls of Global Citizenship Education in Tertiary Education of Bangladesh: Insights from Teaching and Learning Experiences"
, published in Conference Proceedings
Published date: Sep 2025 |
| 3 |
"Changing Pattern of Voting Behavior in Rural Bangladesh"
, published in Culture and Cultural studies of Bangladesh (in Bangla), IBS, Rajshahi University
Published date: Nov 2015 |
| 4 |
"Protection of Human Rights :A Study on the Role of Human Rights Actors, Human Rights and Duties "
, published in A collection of modified research papers presented in the national seminar, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Published date: Nov 2014 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr. Md. Habibullah & Tareque M. Taufiqur Rahman,
"Incoherence among the Rural Local Self-government Bodies of Bangladesh"
, published in BAUET Journal, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Volume 03, Issue 02
Published date: Dec 2022 |
| 2 |
Dr. Md. Habibullah & Md. Asfaq Salehin,
"Decaying rural power structure in Bangladesh: An Observation on the Political Institutions of Sherpur Upazila"
, published in Asian Journal of Humanity, Art and Literature, ISSN: 2311-8636 (Print) ISSN: 2312-2021
Published date: Jul 2022 |
| 3 |
Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Masud Rana,
"Assessing the assessment system in Bangladesh: An investigation into English Language Assessment of Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC)"
, published in NAEM Journal, ISSN1997-4248, eISSN 2939-4561, vol17, Issue 02, Serial 34
Published date: Jul 2022 |
| 4 |
"Election of the Local Government Bodies with Party Identity: Bangladesh Perspective"
, published in Journal of Governance and Innovation
Published date: Jan 2020 |
| 5 |
"Development Role of Rural Elites in Bangladesh: An Economic Case Study of Two Unions of Bogra "
, published in The Journal of Lock-Proshason Samoeeky of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
Published date: Jun 2016 |
| 6 |
Dr. Tareque. M. Taufiqur Rahman & Dr. Md. Habibullah,
"The Patterns of Influence of Political Parties on the Local Self-government Election in Bangladesh: Some Policy Suggestions"
, published in The Journal of Lock-Proshason Samoeeky of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
Published date: Jun 2015 |
| 7 |
Md. Abdur Rouf, Dr.Md. Habibullah & Md. Ariful Islam,
"Opinion on the Higher Education of Private Universities in Bangladesh"
, published in International Journal of Education & Information Technology
Published date: Mar 2015 |
| 8 |
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"Zila Parishad as an Organ of Local Self-Government in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects"
, published in The Journal of Lock-Proshason Samoeeky of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
Published date: May 2013 |
| 9 |
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"The Coordination of Power and Authority between the UZP Chairman and the Local MP: Strategies and Policies for the Success"
, published in The Journal of Lock-Proshason Samoeeky of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
Published date: Jun 2012 |
| 10 |
Dr. Md. Habibullah, Md. Abdur Rouf & Md. Masud Rana,
"Perception of factors affecting the quality of higher education: A case study on selected private university in Bangladesh "
, published in The International Journal of Information, Business & Management
Published date: Feb 2012 |
| 11 |
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"Termination of Uncertainty in Role play of Upzila Vice-Chairman at Upzila Parishad: A Study of an alternative Investigation, (In Bangla) in Rajshahi Division"
, published in The Journal of Lock-Proshason Samoeeky of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
Published date: Jun 2011 |
| 12 |
"Evolution of Power-Structure of Rural Elites: An Analysis of Current Situation (in Bangla)."
, published in The Journal of Bangladesh Lock-Proshason Potrika of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
Published date: Jun 2010 |
| 13 |
"Conflict of Power and Authority between Local Member of Parliament and Upazilla Chairman, Upazila Parishad: An Analysis."
, published in The Journal of Lock-Proshason Samoeeky of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (PATC)
Published date: Feb 2010 |
| 14 |
"Role of Rural Elites in Political Development at Grass root Level: A Case Study of Two Unions of Bogra District."
, published in The Journal of Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS) of Rajshahi University
Published date: Nov 2009 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Md. Abdur Rouf, Mohammad Sharif Hossain, Md. Habibullah & Tanvir Ahmed,
"Online classes for higher education in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic: a perception-based study"
, published in PSU research review: An international interdisciplinary journal
Published date: Feb 2022 |
| 2 |
Dr. Md. Habibullah & Md. Rashiduzzaman,
"Facts Findings of Liberation War of Bangladesh: A Case Study of Puthia Upazila of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh’"
, published in International Journal of History and Research (IJHR), ISSN (P): 2249-6963, ISSN (E): 2249-8079, Vol.12, Issue 1, Jun 2022, 13-28.
Published date: Dec 2021 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
"2. Bangladesher Upazila Parishad: Trinomuler Ganatantrayan Khamatayan"
, published in Academic Press & Publishers Library
Published date: Jan 2019 |
| 2 |
Dr. Tareque M. Taufiqur Rahman,
"1. Upazila Chairman & Local MP’s Conflict-Devices to Accommodate "
, published in KT3 Publications, Dhaka
Published date: Jul 2016 |
| Course Name | Course Activity | Course Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Development and Rural Politics with reference to Bangladesh | Active | |
| Research Methodology | Active | |
| Local Governments in Comparative Perspective | Active | |
| Politics of the Middle East with special reference to Saudi Arabia and Iran | Active | |
| Politics, Power and Corruption | Active |
Title: Facts finding of the Liberation War of Bangladesh: A Case Study of Puthia Upazila of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh
Principle Investigator: Dr. Md. Habibullah
Co-Investigator: Md. Rashiduzzaman
Duration: 01/07/2019 - 09/11/2021
Funding Source: Centre for Inter Disciplinary Research
Title: Assessing the assessment system in Bangladesh: An investigation into English language assessment of Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC).
Principle Investigator: Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman
Co-Investigator: Dr. Md. Habibullah & Md. Masud Rana
Duration: 01/06/2021 - 01/06/2023
Funding Source: National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Title: Examining the Practicality of Implementing Global Citizenship Education in the Higher Education of Bangladesh: Insights from Experiential Learning Approaches
Principle Investigator: Prof. Dr. Md. Habibullah
Co-Investigator: Md. Asfaq Salehin
Duration: 23/07/2025 - 30/06/2026
Funding Source: CIR, Varendra University
Title: Enhancing Ethical and Effective AI Literacy among the Students and Faculties at the Department of Political Science, Varendra University
Principle Investigator: Prof. Dr. Md. Habibullah
Co-Investigator: Md. Asfaq Salehin
Duration: 02/05/2025 - 31/10/2025
Funding Source: GCC,APCEIU, UNESCO
Awards and Honors
Best Researcher Award, awarded by CIR, Varendra Univesity (2024-2025)
Seminar Attended
Seminar on ‘Human Rights And Duties And Challenges In SAARC Region’ held, Organized by University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India (15-17 November, 2014)
National Seminar under HEQEP project on ‘Culture and Cultural Studies of Bangladesh , Organized by Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi (14th November, 2015)
Election of the Local Government Bodies with Party Identity: Bangladesh Perspective , Organized by 6th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment (December 18-19, 2019)
Setbacks and Pitfalls of Global Citizenship Education in Tertiary Education of Bangladesh: Insights from Teaching and Learning Experiences, Organized by Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. (September 12-13, 202)
Global Citizenship Education in the Context of Bangladesh: Priorities and Pitfalls, Organized by Dhaka International University, South Asian Network for Public Administration, IOM Bangladesh. (October 25-27, 2024,)
`Global Citizenship Education: Fostering the Culture of Inclusion, Tolerance, Social Justice and Peace, Organized by NAEM. (10th December, 2024 )
Local Leadership and Sustainable Development: A Psychological Appraisal of Compatibility, Organized by Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. (October 30-31, 2023,)
Other Information
Workshop & Training
1. Participated in the Professional Training on Capacity Building of IQACs held from 05-16 November, 2023 organized by the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) at Dhaka.
2. Participated in the workshop on the Global Citizenship Education (GCED) from 24-26 November, 2023 at Dinajpur under the guidance and fund of the Asia Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), UNESCO.
3. Participated and Presented Paper on Effective Class management at the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Varendra University on September 21-22, 2022.
4. Participated on Self-Assessment of Varendra University for Accreditation at the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Varendra University on September 21-22, 2022. Presented by Dr. Md. Jahanur Rahman, Professor, Dept. of Statistic and Former Additional Director, IQAC, University of Rajshahi
5. Participated on Motivational workshop for Accreditation in Higher Education titled, ` Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education & Bangladesh National Qualification Framework’ arranged by Bangladesh Accreditation Council at Senate in Rajshahi University on 23 October 2022.
6. Participated seminar on `Orientation to Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) opportunities’, organized by IQAC, Varendra University, key note Speaker: Prof. Dr. Abdul Gaffar Khan, Adviser, IQAC, Varendra University & Director, IQAC, RUET on 28 December 2022.
7. Participated seminar on `Role of officers in IQAC activity’ organized by IQAC, Varendra University, key note Speaker: Prof. Dr. Abdul Gaffar Khan, Adviser, IQAC, Varendra University & Director, IQAC, RUET on 28 December 2022.
8. Participated seminar on `Maintaining Course File as per OBE Curriculum’ organized by IQAC, Varendra University, key note Speaker: Prof. Dr. Abdul Gaffar Khan, Adviser, IQAC, Varendra University on 29 January 2023.
9. Participated seminar on `Exploring BAC Accreditation Manual: Challenges and Oppurtunities in Varendra University’ organized by IQAC, Varendra University, key note Speaker: Prof. Dr. Abdul Gaffar Khan, Director, IQAC, Varendra University on 15 February, 2023.
10. Participated seminar on `Guideline for Preparing Intend to Apply to BAC ’ organized by IQAC, Varendra University, key note Speaker: Prof. Dr. Abdul Gaffar Khan, Director, IQAC, Varendra University on 26 April, 2023.
11. Participated short training on `CO-PO attainment calculation: Hand on practice using MS- Excel sofware’ organized by IQAC, Varendra University, key note Speaker: Dr. G.K.M. Hasanuzzaman, Associate Professor, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rajshahi University Engineering and Technology on 05 June, 2023.
11. Participated Daylong Workshop on `Exploring Bloom’s Taxonomy’ organized by IQAC, Varendra University, key note Speaker: Dr. Parnab Kumar Panday, Professor, Dept. of Public Administration, University of Rajshahi on 12 June, 2023.
