| Name of Degree | Subject/Group | Institution | University | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.S.S. | Political Science | University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi | 2021 |
| B.S.S. | Political Science | University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi | 2020 |
| Designation | Office Department |
|---|---|
| Lecturer | Political Science |
| Lecturer | Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR) |
| Education Summary | M.S.S., B.S.S. |
| Name of Degree | Subject/Group | Institution | University | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.S.S. | Political Science | University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi | 2021 |
| B.S.S. | Political Science | University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi | 2020 |
| Duration | Department/Office | Organization | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2021 - 25 Dec 2023 | Political Science | Dr. S.M. Akram Ullah & Dr. A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque | Research Assistant |
| 26 Apr 2019 - 28 Dec 2022 | Political Science, 3rd Floor, Syed Ismail Hossain Siraji Academic Building | Political Science English Language Club, RU | English Spoken Trainer |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, and Abdullah Al Masud,
"Mapping urban nature-based solutions and environmental sustainability in South Asia: A social–ecological–technological systems perspective on research trends, governance gaps and policy pathways"
, published in Nature-Based Solutions, Elsevier
Published date: Jun 2026 |
| 2 |
Rana, S., Masud, A., Imran Hossain et al.,
"Corporate social responsibility unlocks sustainable environmental performance through green leadership and capability"
, published in Discover Sustainability, Springer Nature
Published date: Jan 2026 |
| 3 |
Imran Hossain & A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque,
"A systematic and bibliometric review on urban governance and circular economy pathways for municipal solid waste management in South Asia"
, published in Discover Cities, Springer Nature
Published date: Jan 2026 |
| 4 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, Md. Sohel Rana & Abdullah Al Masud,
"Assessing urban environmental sustainability using SDG aligned indices in major city corporations of Bangladesh"
, published in Discover Cities, Springer Nature
Published date: Jan 2026 |
| 5 |
Imran Hossain, Tonni, S., Haque, A.K.M. & Zahangir, M,
"Challenges of Urban Governance in Heatwave Mitigation and Adaptation: A Study on Rajshahi City Corporation"
, published in Social Science Journal, University of Rajshahi, Vol. 26, 2023 pp. 21-41. ISSN: 1724-1474
Published date: Sep 2025 |
| 6 |
Salehin, A., Imran Hossain, Zahangir, M., & Uddin, S,
"Local Leadership and Sustainable Development: A Psychological Appraisal of Compatibility"
, published in Varendra International Journal for Interdisciplinary Research, 1(1), 116-134
Published date: Jul 2025 |
| 7 |
Imran Hossain, AKM Mahmudul Haque, SM Akram Ullah, and Asfaq Salehin,
"Assessing the Role of Urban Governance in Promoting Sustainable Cities and Communities: Evidence from Four City Corporations in Bangladesh"
, published in International Journal of Community Well-Being (Scopus & WoS Indexed, Q2)
Published date: Apr 2025 |
| 8 |
Imran Hossain, Md. Sohel Rana, A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque & Abdullah Al Masud ,
"Urban household adaptation to extreme heatwaves: health impacts, socio-economic disparities and sustainable strategies in Rajshahi"
, published in Discover Sustainability (Scopus, IF: 2.4, CiteScore: 4.0)
Published date: Dec 2024 |
| 9 |
Imran Hossain, AKM Mahmudul Haque, SM Akram Ullah,
"Policy evaluation and performance assessment for sustainable urbanization: a study of selected city corporations in Bangladesh"
, published in Frontiers in Sustainable Cities (Q1, Scopus and WoS-Indexed, Impact Factor: 2.4)
Published date: Jul 2024 |
| 10 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Assessing Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Rajshahi City Corporation: An Analysis for Local Government Enhancement using IoT and AI Technology"
, published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Q1, Scopus indexed, Impact Factor: 5.8)
Published date: Jul 2024 |
| 11 |
A K M Mahmudul Haque, Md. Jahangir Alam, Faria Rahman Nady and Imran Hossain,
"Legal Framework for Supervising Secondary Education in Bangladesh: A Critical Overview"
, published in International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)
Published date: Jul 2024 |
| 12 |
Imran Hossain*, S.M. Akram Ullah & A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque,
"Water and Sanitation Services at the Local Government Level in Bangladesh: An Analysis of SDG 6 Implementation Status and Way Forward"
, published in Walailak University Journal of Thailand- Asia Social Issues
Published date: May 2024 |
| 13 |
Md Shamim Hossen, AKM Mahmudul Haque, Imran Hossain, Md Nuruzzaman Haque, Md Kamal Hossain,
"Towards comprehensive urban sustainability: navigating predominant urban challenges and assessing their severity differential in Bangladeshi city corporations"
, published in Urbanization, Sustainability and Society (Emerald Publishing)
Published date: Apr 2024 |
| 14 |
Tawfiq Tushar, AKM Mahmudul Haque, and Imran Hossain ,
"Assessing Social Relationship and Network Strength among Sports Organizations and Athletes: A Study on Rajshahi City Corporation"
, published in State Islamic University Journal (Khazanah Sosial), 6 (1), 110-119
Published date: Apr 2024 |
| 15 |
Md Jahangir Alam, AKM Mahmudul Haque, Imran Hossain,
"Innovation in Primary Schools in Bangladesh: A Case Study on the Effectiveness of Implementation and Impact"
, published in Journal of Innovative Technology in Education
Published date: Apr 2024 |
| 16 |
Syed Nawshadul Karim, Taslima Marzia, Md. Zahid Hasan, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, and Imran Hossain*,
"Limited access to education for child labors: A study of Bangladesh’s Khulna City"
, published in Airlangga University Journal (Jurnal Sosiologi Dialektika), 19 (1), 39-50
Published date: Apr 2024 |
| 17 |
Imran Hossain, AKM Mahmudul Haque, SM Akram Ullah, Mourade Azrour, Jamal Mabrouki, Zeyneb Kılıç,
"Sustainable Water Management at City Corporation Level in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis between SCC and BCC"
, published in Springer Nature Switzerland (Scopus)
Published date: Mar 2024 |
| 18 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah ,
"Role of Government Institutions in Promoting Sustainable Development in Bangladesh: An Environmental Governance Perspective"
, published in State Islamic University (UIN)- Journal of Current Social and Political Issues
Published date: Jan 2024 |
| 19 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Assessing Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Rajshahi City Corporation: An Analysis for Local Government Enhancement using IoT and AI Technology"
, published in Research Square
Published date: Oct 2023 |
| 20 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Assessment of Domestic Water Usage and Wastage in Urban Bangladesh: A Study of Rajshahi City Corporation"
, published in Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas)- The Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning
Published date: Aug 2023 |
| 21 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah ,
"Role of City Governance Institutions in Ensuring Sustainable Water: A Study on Gazipur City of Bangladesh"
, published in SSRN Electronic Journal- Elsevier
Published date: Jun 2023 |
| 22 |
Imran Hossain & AKM Mahmudul Haque,
"Role of Responsible Institution in Urban Water Governance and Sanitation Management: A Focus on Metropolitan Areas of Bangladesh"
, published in Research Square
Published date: Jun 2023 |
| 23 |
Nazir Mohammad Ziaul Haque, Imran Hossain*, and A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque,
"Assessing the Role of Urban-local Government in Providing Environmental Services: A Case Study of Gazipur City Corporation in Bangladesh"
, published in South Asian Journal of Development Research
Published date: Apr 2023 |
| 24 |
Jahangir Alam, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, and Imran Hossain*,
"State of Monitoring and Supervision in Primary Education at Upazila Level in Bangladesh"
, published in Khazanah Pendidikan Islam
Published date: Mar 2023 |
| 25 |
Jahangir Alam, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, and Imran Hossain*,
"State of Instructional Educational Facilities of Primary Education at Upazila Level"
, published in Indonesian Journal of Teaching in Scienc
Published date: Feb 2023 |
| 26 |
Imran Hossain, S.M. Akram Ullah & A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque ,
"Managing the Activities of a University Department through Android Application"
, published in International Journal of Engineering and Information Systems (IJEAIS)
Published date: Dec 2022 |
| 27 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & Abdul Kadir ,
"An Android Application for Empowering Youth during the Pandemic: A Case Study on the COVID-19 Update App"
, published in International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)
Published date: Jul 2022 |
| 28 |
Imran Hossain & A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque ,
"A Case Study on the Spread of Fake News by Social Media in the COVID-19 Era in Bangladesh"
, published in Research Square
Published date: Mar 2022 |
| 29 |
Imran Hossain & A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque ,
"The Role of Social Media in Spreading Rumors in Bangladesh during COVID-19 Pandemic"
, published in International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
Published date: Mar 2022 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, Rezki Amalyadi,
"Industry 5.0 as a Driver of Sustainability: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions"
, published in Industry 5.0 and Sustainable Development, Taylor and Francis, Routledge
Published date: Feb 2026 |
| 2 |
Rezki Amalyadi, Imran HossainORCID Icon,
"Sustainability in Industry 5.0"
, published in Industry 5.0 and Sustainable Development, Taylor and Francis, Routledge
Published date: Feb 2026 |
| 3 |
Saheed Akinmayowa Lawal, Simon Nantamu, Imran Hossain,
"Green Policies for Building Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems in Africa"
, published in Green Policies for a Sustainable World, Springer, Cham
Published date: Dec 2025 |
| 4 |
Imran Hossain, A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque, Md. Sohel Rana & Saheed Akinmayowa Lawal,
"Urban Heat Wave Adaptation: Knowledge, Perceptions, and Multidimensional Impacts on Livelihoods with a Focus on Building Resilience"
, published in Green Policies for a Sustainable World, Springer, Cham
Published date: Dec 2025 |
| 5 |
Ashi Ramavat, Ayan Chatterjee & Imran Hossain,
"Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience Policies"
, published in Green Policies for a Sustainable World, Springer, Cham
Published date: Dec 2025 |
| 6 |
Haque, A.K.M., Imran Hossain, Sohel Rana, M., Asfaq Salehin, M., Shamim Hossen,
"Impact of Climate Change on Sustainable Water Management: A Study on Urban Bangladesh"
, published in Sustainable Water Management and Irrigation Systems. Natural Resource Management and Policy. Natural Resource Management and Policy, vol 62. Springer, Cham (Scopus-Indexed)
Published date: Aug 2025 |
| 7 |
Navonita Mallick, Shashwata Sahu, Imran Hossain,
"Democratizing Generative AI for Inclusive Education: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Children with Disabilities"
, published in Democratized Generative AI: Principles, Challenges and Applications (Nova Science, USA) - Scopus
Published date: Aug 2025 |
| 8 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Urban Local Governance and Waste Management: A Study on Two Selected Cities for Sustainable Solutions"
, published in A Vision for Environmental Sustainability: Overcoming Waste Management Challenges in Developing Countries. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham (Scopus-Indexed)
Published date: Jul 2025 |
| 9 |
Babasaheb Ramdas Jadhav, Renuka Deshmukh, Imran Hossain ,
"AI-Enabled Strategic Waste Management Practices for Environmental Sustainability in Smart Cities"
, published in Addressing Environmental Challenges With AI, Robotics, and Augmented Reality, IGI Global, USA (Scopus-Indexed)
Published date: Jun 2025 |
| 10 |
Shashwata Sahu, Navonita Mallick, Imran Hossain,
"Regulating the Future: Policy Frameworks for AI in Environmental Monitoring and Governance"
, published in Addressing Environmental Challenges With AI, Robotics, and Augmented Reality, IGI Global, USA (Scopus-Indexed)
Published date: Jun 2025 |
| 11 |
Imran Hossain, A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque, Moinuddin Zahangir, Babasaheb Jadhav ,
"IoT and Smart City Solutions for Sustainable Waste Management: Empowering Green Governance Through Technology in Urban Bangladesh"
, published in Addressing Environmental Challenges With AI, Robotics, and Augmented Reality, IGI Global, USA (Scopus-Indexed)
Published date: Jun 2025 |
| 12 |
Shashwata Sahu, Imran Hossain, Ramesh Chandra Sethi,
"From Algorithms to Accountability: Legal Considerations for AI-Assisted Healthcare System"
, published in Computational Intelligence in Healthcare Law (Taylor & Francis)
Published date: Apr 2025 |
| 13 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, S.M. Akram Ullah, Abdul Kadir, Kabir Hossain,
"Local Government Challenges in Implementing the 3R Strategy for Sustainable Waste Management"
, published in IGI Global Scientific Publishing, USA
Published date: Dec 2024 |
| 14 |
K. Anitha, Indrajit Ghosal, J. Amala, Imran Hossain,
"Future Trends and Innovations in Environmental Governance for Sustainable Development"
, published in IGI Global Scientific Publishing, USA
Published date: Dec 2024 |
| 15 |
Imran Hossain, Asfaq Salehin, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, Abdur Rahman Mia,
"Sustainable Water and Sanitation Management: An Analysis of City Corporations' Challenges"
, published in IGI Global Scientific Publishing, USA
Published date: Dec 2024 |
| 16 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, S.M. Akram Ullah, Mourade Azrour, Jamal Mabrouki & Zeyneb Kılıç,
"Navigating the Challenges of Urban Water Sustainability in Bangladesh: Towards a Sustainable Approach for Urban Governance"
, published in Studies in Computational Intelligence, Springer (Scopus)
Published date: Oct 2024 |
| 17 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, S.M. Akram Ullah, Mourade Azrour, Jamal Mabrouki & Zeyneb Kılıç,
"Exploring Household Waste Management Practices and IoT Adoption in Barisal City Corporation"
, published in Studies in Computational Intelligence, Springer (Scopus)
Published date: Oct 2024 |
| 18 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, Abdul Kadir & Sohel Rana,
"Achieving sustainable development goals through knowledge management in Industry 4.0"
, published in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications for Sustainable Development. CRC Press, Taylor & Francies (Routledge)
Published date: Sep 2024 |
| 19 |
Imran Hossain, AKM Mahmudul Haque, SM Akram Ullah,
"Socio-economic Dimensions of Climate Change in Urban Bangladesh: A Focus on the Initiatives of Local Governing Agencies"
, published in Springer Nature Switzerland (Scopus)
Published date: May 2024 |
| 20 |
Shashwata Sahu, Navonita Mallick & Imran Hossain,
"Green Finance in Developing Nations: Legal Barriers, Opportunities, and Policy Innovations"
, published in Green Policies for a Sustainable World, Springer, Cham
Published date: Dec 2020 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Imran Hossain, Indrajit Ghosal, A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque,
"Green Policies for a Sustainable World"
, published in Springer Nature, Switzerland
Published date: Dec 2025 |
| 2 |
Imran Hossain, Mourade Azrour, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, and S.M. Akram Ullah ,
"Industry 5.0 and Sustainable Development: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications"
, published in Taylor and Francis & Routledge
Published date: Dec 2025 |
| 3 |
Imran Hossain, Mourade Azrour, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque, and S.M. Akram Ullah ,
"Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Age of Industry 4.0"
, published in AAP with CRC Press, Taylor and Francis (Routledge)
Published date: Dec 2025 |
| 4 |
Mourade Azrour, Imran Hossain, A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque,
"Addressing Environmental Challenges With AI, Robotics, and Augmented Reality"
, published in IGI Global, USA
Published date: Jun 2025 |
| 5 |
Imran Hossain,
"গবেষণার অভিযাত্রা (Journey to Research)"
, published in Boighor
Published date: Jan 2025 |
| 6 |
Imran Hossain, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Intersecting Environmental Governance With Technological Advancements"
, published in IGI Global Scientific Publishing, USA
Published date: Nov 2024 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Imran Hossain,
"Invited Speech: Urban Environmental Sustainability via Nature-Based Solutions in South Asia"
, published in Global STEAM Conference by the Green Institute
Published date: Sep 2025 |
| 2 |
Imran Hossain, Asfaq Salehin, Muinuddin Zahangir,
"Heatwaves and Urban Vulnerability: Assessing Non-State Contributions to Climate Adaptation in Rajshahi City Corporation"
, published in 3rd International Conference On Building Inclusive Futures: Society, Development and Governance in the 21st Century. Organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences of RU, Bangladesh on 12-13 September, 2
Published date: Sep 2025 |
| 3 |
Imran Hossain, AKM Mahmudul Haque, SM Akram Ullah,
"A Comparative Study Of Urban Local Government Waste Management Strategies: Towards A Sustainable Approach"
, published in BIGM National Conference 2025
Published date: May 2025 |
| 4 |
Imran Hossain,
"Keynote Speech: Smart Governance for a Sustainable Future: Integrating IoT and Environmental Policy in Urban Systems"
, published in International Conference on Smart Technologies for Sustainable Environment (STSE), Morocco in Colloboration with Springer Naturer & Taylor and Francis
Published date: Apr 2025 |
| 5 |
A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & Imran Hossain,
"Urban Governance in Heatwave Adaptation and Mitigation: Insights from Rajshahi City Corporation and Regional Practices in South Asia and China"
, published in China - South Asia Civilization and Connectivity: History and Contemporary Issues, NSU & Yunnan university, China
Published date: Dec 2024 |
| 6 |
Md. Asfaq Salehin, Md. Habibullah, Imran Hossain,
"Global Citizenship Education in the Context of Bangladesh: Priorities and Pitfalls"
, published in DUI-SANPA-IOM International Conference, 2024
Published date: Oct 2024 |
| 7 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Impact of Climate Change on Sustainable Water Management: A Study on Urban Bangladesh"
, published in 12th International Conference on Social Sciences & Humanities, Girne, Turkey
Published date: Jun 2024 |
| 8 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"A Study on Urban Waste Management Strategies: Fostering Sustainability in Local Governments"
, published in 12 th INTERNATIONALCONFERENCEON SOCIALSCIENCES & HUMANITIES / Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Published date: Jun 2024 |
| 9 |
Imran Hossain*, A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Local Governance of Sustainable Waste Management: Challenges and Prospects in the 3R Strategy Implementation"
, published in 2nd International Conference On South Asia in the Post-COVID Global Crisis: Politics, Economy, and Society, Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
Published date: Oct 2023 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Imran Hossain,
"শিক্ষায় মানোন্নয়নে কীভাবে এগোবে সরকার?"
, published in The Daily Ittefaq
Published date: Nov 2024 |
| 2 |
Imran Hossain,
"How Research Universities Can Shape Bangladesh's Future"
, published in The Country Today
Published date: Oct 2024 |
| 3 |
Imran Hossain,
"The Erosion of Academic Authority and the Challenge of Respect in Universities"
, published in The Country Today
Published date: Sep 2024 |
| 4 |
Imran Hossain,
"বাংলাদেশে সিভিল সমাজ: তত্ত্ব, বর্তমান অবস্থা ও ভবিষ্যৎ"
, published in The Daily Ittefaq
Published date: Sep 2024 |
| 5 |
Imran Hossain,
"রাষ্ট্র সংস্কারে জনঅংশগ্রহণ অপরিহার্য"
, published in Channel 24
Published date: Sep 2024 |
| 6 |
Imran Hossain,
"Political parties should wean themselves from students "
, published in The Daily Observer
Published date: Aug 2024 |
| 7 |
Imran Hossain,
"Strategies for the interim government to overcome economic crisis"
, published in The Daily Observer
Published date: Aug 2024 |
| 8 |
Imran Hossain,
"By assessing the factors influencing our education, we can improve its quality"
, published in The Business Standard
Published date: Mar 2024 |
| 9 |
Imran Hossain,
"Can we ensure quality education by leveraging AI?"
, published in Daily Observer
Published date: Mar 2024 |
| 10 |
Imran Hossain,
"Sustainable solutions must for urban waste management"
, published in The Daily Observer
Published date: Nov 2023 |
| 11 |
"AI could be used to fend sexual harassers off"
, published in The Daily Observer
Published date: Aug 2023 |
| 12 |
Imran Hossain,
"E-governance in public service delivery"
, published in The New Age
Published date: Aug 2023 |
| 13 |
Imran Hossain,
"Use of AI could help stop environcide in Bangladesh"
, published in The Daily Observer
Published date: Jul 2023 |
| 14 |
Imran Hossain,
"Citizens should be economical in consuming precious water"
, published in The Daily Observer
Published date: Jul 2023 |
| 15 |
Imran Hossain,
"Sustainable water for cities by reducing waste"
, published in The New Age
Published date: Jun 2023 |
| 16 |
Imran Hossain,
"The role of local govts in ensuring sustainable water in our cities"
, published in The Business Standard
Published date: Apr 2023 |
| 17 |
Imran Hossain,
"How far are we from achieving SDG 6 in Bangladesh?"
, published in The Business Standard
Published date: Mar 2023 |
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Imran Hossain & S.M. Akram Ullah,
"Local Governance for Ensuring Clean Water and Sanitation in Urban Bangladesh: An Illustration of the Initiatives of the City Governance Institutions"
, published in Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi
Published date: Jan 2023 |
| Course Name | Course Activity | Course Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary International Politics | Inactive | |
| Political Systems of China and Japan | Inactive | |
| Public Policy Analysis | Inactive | |
| Identity and Identity Politics | Inactive | |
| Principles of Political organization | Inactive | |
| Civil Society and Human Rights | Active | |
| Government and Politics in The UK and The USA | Inactive | |
| Politics, Power and Corruption | Inactive | |
| Research Methodology | Active | |
| Basic Statistics | Active |
Title: Local Governance for Ensuring Clean Water and Sanitation in Urban Bangladesh: An Illustration of the Initiatives of the City Governance Institutions
Project Institute: Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi
Project Supervisor: Prof. Dr. S.M. Akram Ullah
Title: Research Assistant, Project titled: Sustainable Water Management at City Corporation Level in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis Between BCC and SCC
Project Institute: UGC and Faculty of Social Science, Rajshahi University
Project Supervisor: Dr. S.M. Akram Ullah & Dr. A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque
Title: Research Assistant, Project titled: Socio-economic Dimension of Climate Change in Urban Bangladesh: A Focus on the Initiatives of Local Governing Agencies
Project Institute: UGC and Faculty of Social Science, Rajshahi University
Project Supervisor: Dr. A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque
Title: Research Assistant, Project titled: Urban Governance for Ensuring Sustainable Urbanization and Human Settlement at City Corporation Level of Bangladesh: Stakeholder’s Expectation and the Reality
Project Institute: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
Project Supervisor: Dr. A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque
Title: Research Assistant, Project titled: Urban Local Governance Institutions for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh: A Focus Clean Water and Sanitation
Project Institute: UGC and Faculty of Social Science, Rajshahi University
Project Supervisor: Dr. S.M. Akram Ullah & Dr. A.K.M. Mahmudul Haque
Title: Research Fellowship Award
Principle Investigator: Prof. Dr. Aynul Islam
Co-Investigator: N/A
Duration: 01/04/2020 - 31/10/2021
Funding Source: SAVE Youth Program in Dhaka University and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), Washington D.C, funded by UKAID
Awards and Honors
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, awarded by Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi (2021)
Memberships and Activities
Former General Secretary , SAVE RU Chapter (2020-10-10 to 2022-03-25)
Former General Secretary, Political Science English Language Club, RU (PSELC) (2019-07-29 to 2021-04-29)
Founder , Exceptional IT Solution (2019-02-06 to Present)
Seminar Attended
Local Governance for Ensuring Clean Water and Sanitation in Urban Bangladesh: An Illustration of the Initiatives of the City Governance Institutions, Organized by Department of Political Science, University of Rajshahi (2023)
A Case Study on the Spread of Fake News by Social Media in the COVID-19 Era in Bangladesh, Organized by International Foundation for Electoral System (IFES) and UK-AID (2020)
Conflict or Relation between IRAN and USA, Organized by Department of Political Science, University of Rajshahi (2019)
Islamophobia a New term in International Politics, Organized by Department of Political Science, University of Rajshahi (2022)
Post- pandemic Campus: Youth health safety and concern, Organized by SAVE Youth, University of Rajshahi (2020)
How to prepare yourself for getting good job: An English Spoken Course, Organized by Political Science English Language Club, University of Rajshahi (2020)
Students Mental Health During Corona Pandemic: Challenges and Way Forward, Organized by International Foundation for Electoral System (IFES) and UK-AID (2020)
Other Information
Imran Hossain is a dedicated academician and researcher with a profound commitment to sustainable development and environmental governance. Currently, Imran serves as a lecturer in Political Science at Varendra University, Bangladesh. Beyond his academic role, Imran has delved into extensive research on the SDGs, collaborating with both national and renowned international organizations. Imran's research portfolio is diverse and impactful, encompassing projects on various aspects of sustainable development, including environmental governance, waste management, climate change, water management, and sustainable cities. Notably, he is at the forefront of exploring the intersection between sustainable development and Industry 4.0 tools, aiming to utilize technology to achieve sustainable solutions. His research interests span sustainable governance, smart technology, sustainable waste management, and IoT-based solutions for environmental sustainability. Imran actively engages in scholarly discourse by participating in national and international conferences. As a testament to his expertise, he serves as a reviewer for various scientific journals indexed in Scopus. Imran has published a number of research articles and book chapters indexed in Scopus and other renowned databases. Imran's dedication to advancing knowledge extends to editorial roles, where he currently serves as the editor of a forthcoming scientific book titled "Intersecting Environmental Governance with Technological Advancement," to be published by IGI Global International, USA. He is also serving as an editor of a scientific book entitled "Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Industry 4.0", to be published by CRC Press, Taylor and Francies Group. Beyond academia, Imran is a prolific writer and columnist for national dailies, where he shares insights and perspectives on sustainable development, environmental governance, and smart technology.