Prof. Dr. Md. Taufiqul Islam Mithil | Political Science & Sociology Scholar

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I'm Prof. Dr. Md. Taufiqul Islam

Professor, Department of Political Science and Sociology: Director, Career & Placement Center (CPC), North South University, Dhaka.

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Biography

Dr. Md. Taufiqul Islam (Mithil) is a Professor and has been teaching at the Department of Political Sciences and Sociology and is the Director of the Career and Placement Center (CPC), North South University, Dhaka. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka. Later on, Prof. Dr. Taufiq was awarded a Japanese government scholarship. He got a second master’s from Shimane University in 2002 and a PhD from Tottori University in 2005. In 2006-07, he was awardedapostdoctoral fellowship program at the Kobe Gakuin University, Japan. Later, in 2007-09, he was awarded the Japan
Society for Promotion Science (JSPS) fellowship at the Kyoto University, Japan.

Dr. Taufiq was a USA State fellow in 2011. He was also a visiting fellow at the Kyoto University in 2012. He has several publications in various academic journals. Prof. Dr. Taufiq has been an elected cultural secretary of the Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB) since 2022. He is the founder of ADARE ALO (an Educational and Social Welfare Non-profit organization in Brahmanbaria) and also a founder of the board of trustees at the University of Brahmanbaria. Prof. Dr. Taufiq is a life member of the JSPS Alumni Association in Bangladesh.

Recently, Prof. Dr. Taufiq has been appointed as a member of the governing body of Bangladesh Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). He has actively participated numerous professional organizations across Bangladesh, the USA, Thailand, and Japan. He has taken a leading role in organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, open forums, interactive sessions, and lecture series. He has been invited as a visiting professor, guest speaker, moderator, and session chair in multiple professional societies. Dr. Taufiq believes that overseas degrees, research, and intercultural communication experiences would work essential elements in performing at any place in Bangladesh and International communities.

Education

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2015

UI/UX Design

pxdraft University

2015

Experience

Creative Director

NY, UK

Jan 2021 — Present

UI/UX Designer

pxdraft Ltd, UK

Jan 2018 — Dec 2021

Design Internship

pxdraft Studio, UK

Jan 2017 — May 2017

Front-end Internship

pxdraft, UK

June 2017 — Oct 2017

Competences

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Core Values

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Hard work

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Transparency

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Innovation

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Professional Experiences

Professor (January 2025 to present)

Department of Political Sciences and Sociology & Director, Career and Placement Center (СРС), North South University, Dhaka

Professor (January 2010 to December 2024)

Institution: Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts & Social Science (FASS), American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka

Member of the Governing Body (September 2024 to present)

Bangladesh Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Agargeon, Dhaka.

Professor (Adjunct, January - October 2023),

Department of History & Philosophy, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Visiting Professor (May -October 2012)

Institution: Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Legislative Fellow (September -October 2011)

Institution: World Learning Program, Sponsored by the USA State Department, Washington DC

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow (September 2007 - October 2009)

Institution: Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.

Postdoctoral Fellow (April 2006 – March 2007)

Institution: Asia Pacific Research Center (APRC), Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan.

Academic Qualifications

Ph D (April 2002 – March 2005)

Institution: Tottori University, Tottori, Japan.

Master's Degree (April 2000 – March 2002)

Institution: Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane, Japan.

Master Degree (Session 1993–94)

Institution: Jahangirnagar University, Department of Govt. & Politics, Savar, Dhaka.

Bachelor Degree (Session 1991-1993)

Institution: Jahangirnagar University, Department of Govt. & Politics, Savar, Dhaka.

Areas of Specialization

Politics, leadership and Governance; Decentralization and Local Governance in Bangladesh, India, Japan, and USA; History and Politics in South Asia; Research Methodology; Regional Developments; World Civilization; The History of Emergence of Bangladesh & Bangladesh Studies; Poverty Reduction & Rural Development in Bangladesh.

Professional Societies & Extracurricular Activities

Cultural Secretary, Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB), Dhaka: and JUAAB-Japanese Cultural Centre, Indira Road, Dhaka.
President, Private University Teachers Association in Bangladesh, Dhaka.
Member of USA State Alumni Association in Bangladesh, Dhaka.
Founder Board of Trustee, University of Brahmanbaria, Brahmanbaria.
President, Governing Body, Habibullah Bahar University College, Dhaka,
Reviewer, The Journal of International Development (JID).
Member of the Association of Rural Planning, Tokyo, Japan, 2003-2005
Former President, Shimane University International Students and Researchers Association (SUISA), Shimane University, Matsue, Japan, 2002-2004
Founder of Adare Alo (Educational and Social Welfare Trust), Brahmanbaria.
Life Member of the Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association, Dhaka.
July - August, 2000: Excellent Attendance, University of Nevada, USA.
Moderator & Presenter: TV, Electronic and Social Media.

Academic Awards

September - October 2011: Awarded Legislative Fellowship by the World Learning Program, Sponsored by the US State Department, Washington DС, USA.
September 2007 - September 2009: Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship, Hosted by Kyoto University, Japan.
April 2006 - March 2007: Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Asia Pacific Research Center, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan.
April 2006 - March 2007: Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Asia Pacific Research Center, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan.
October 1998 - March 2005: Awarded Scholarship by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbugakusho), Government of Japan.

Published Articles

B M Sajjad Hossain, Md. Taufiqul Islam and Shibli Ahmed Khan (2024). The Elasticity of Taxes to GDP in Bangladesh: Implications for Policy, Journal of Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 8, No. 6
Md Taufiqul Islam & B M Sajjad Hossain. (2023). An Evaluation of Tax Policy in Bangladesh: Perspective from Different Professionals, Asian Studies: Jahangirnagar University Journal of Government and Politics, No. 42, ISSN-0253-3375.
B M Sajjad Hossain, Nasrin Akhter, Md. Taufiqul Islam, & Md. Abul Hasam. (2022). Status and Trends in Financial Inclusion and Financial Stability: A Comparative Analysis of SAARC Countries. Britain International of Humanities and Social Sciences (BIoHS) Journal, 4(2), 397–404. https://doi.org/10.33258/biohs.v4i2.701
Golam Rasul and Md Taufiqul Islam (2017). Performance and Effectiveness of Village Court in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study in two Unions between Project and Non Project Are, Journal of South Asian Studies, Volume 5, No 1, pp27-37, ISSN # 2307- 4000 (Online), 2308-7846 (Print).
Shaiara Hussain, Kazi Tanvir Mahmud, Md Taufiqul Islam & Md Abdullah Shihab (2016). Small Credit for Big Opportunities: A Case Study of BRAC's Agribusiness Program in Bangladesh, International Journal of Economics and Finance, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Toronto, Canada, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp7-14, ISSN# 1916 E-ISSN# 1916-9728.
Mirza Naveed Jitu, Tania Hossain and Md Taufiqul Islam (2015). The Dimension of Power Accessibility and Rural People in Bangladesh: A Study in Savar Rural Area, Journal of Transcultural Studies, Volume 5, Association for Transcultural Studies, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, pp221-188, ISSN# 2186-7674
Md. Taufiqul Islam (2014). Decentralization and Rural Local Government in India and Bangladesh: A Brief Comparison, Journal of South Asian Studies, Volume 2, No. 2, pp. 91-106, ISSN # 2307-4000 (Online), 2308-7846 (Print).
Md. Taufiqul Islam and M. Abul Kashem Mozumder. (2012). Rural Local Administration and Decentralization Process in India: Perspective from the Middle-tier, Jahanginagar Journal of Administrative Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Volume # 5, pp. 153-162, ISSN # 1999-5946
Kazi Tanvir Mahmud, Shamsul Kabir, Md. Taufiqul Islam and David Hilton. (2012). Impact of Fishery Training Program on the Living-Standard of the Fishers: A Case of Community Based Fishery Management Project in Bangladesh, Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development, Volume 22, No. 2, Pp. 23-34, CIRDAP, Dhaka, ISSN # 1018-5291
Kazi Tanvir Mahmud, Md. Ferdous Alam and Md. Taufiqul Islam. (2011). Impact of Fishery Credit on the Household Expenditure of the Fisherman in Bangladesh, The Global Journal of Finance and Economics, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp165-173, New Delhi, India. ISSN # 0972-9496
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Koichi Fujita. (2009, Published in 2010). Empowering Rural Administration at the Lowest-level in Bangladesh: A Comparison with India, Journal of Regional Development Studies, Vol.13, United Nations Center for Regional Development (UNCRD), pp.88-102, Nagoya, Japan, ISSN # 1020-3060
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Yoshizuka Tohru. (2006). Administrative Framework of Local Government in Japan: Lesson for Bangladesh, Journal of Asian Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Vol. 25, pp.76-82, ISSN # 0253-3375
Md. Taufiqul Islam, Kenichi Omori and Yoshizuka Tohru. (2005). Rural Development Policy and Administrative Patterns in Bangladesh: A Critical Review, Bulletin Of the Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, Shimane University, Matsue, Japan, Vol. 10, pp.19-26,
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Kenichi Omori. (2004). Inequality, Poverty and Agriculture in Rural Bangladesh: Perspective from a village study, Japanese Journal of Farm Management, Tokyo, Japan, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp.24-36.
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Kenichi Omori. (2004). Poverty in Rural Bangladesh: A Comparative Study of Poverty Rates and Measuring Methods, Journal of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Technology Management, Kyoto, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp.89-96.
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Kenichi Omori. (2004). Education and Gender Dimension in Rural Bangladesh: Perspective from a village
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Kenichi Omori. (2003). Poverty Reduction and Rural Development in Bangladesh: The Role of Government and NGOs, Journal of Rural Problems, Kyoto, Japan, Vol. 39 No. 1, pp.140-144.
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Koichi Fujita. (2012). Dimension of Decentralization Process and Rural Local Government in India: A Comparison with Bangladesh. Published as a Kyoto Working Paper on Area Studies # 130, Kyoto University, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto, Japan. Pp.1-26, ISBN # 978-4-906332-09-0
Md. Taufiqul Islam and Koichi Fujita. (2008). Prospects of Building a Local Selfgovernance at the Upazila/Thana Level: Towards a Decentralized Rural Administration in Bangladesh, Published as a Kyoto Working Paper on Area Studies # 15, G-COE Series 13, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. Pp.1-23. ISBN #978-4-901668-42-2
Md. Taufiqul Islam. (2007). Poverty Dimension and Government Policy in Bangladesh: Journal of the Asia Pacific Research Center (APRC), Kobe, Japan, pp. 122- 134, ISBN # 984-300-000325-8
Md. Taufiqul Islam. (2006). The Evolution of Local Government in Pakistan and Bangladesh: Perspective from Historical Background, Journal of the Asia Pacific Research Center (APRC), Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan, pp. 56-64.

Participated in the International Conferences, Seminar & Workshops

Session Moderator: 11th Social Business Academia Conference, April 1-2, 2024, Organized by Yunus Center, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
Seminar and Dialogue on Bangladesh - Japan Partnership for the Next Development Journey, Organized by Center for Policy Dialogue, WESTIN Hotel, Dhaka, March 16, 2022.
Observer & Discussant: Quality Policing in Bangladesh: Life, Sacrifice Commitment of Women Police, Organized by Police Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka, March 07, 2022.
Session Chair on International Conference on "Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges”, Organized by Faculty of Arts & Social Science, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), January 12-13, 2022.
Book Review and Weekly Seminar, Organized by the Prof. Dr. Kouichi Fujita, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Japan, 2020-2021.
gth International Seminar "Academia Responsibility for a Peaceful Society" Jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, March 18, 2017.
7th International Seminar "Green Technology and Society" Jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association, INFS Auditorium, University of Dhaka, January 30, 2016.
Moderator, An Interactive Session: Youth Issues in Bangladesh and American participants share about their professional experiences, Participants from the USA State Department Official and Students of AIUB, AIUB Auditorium, Dhaka, January 13, 2013.
International Conference on Knowledge Globalization (Empowerment through knowledge sharing and progress through knowledge transfer), Jointly organized by the North South and Suffolk University, Hosted by the North South University, Dhaka, May 7-10, 2010.
The 33rd Southeast Asia Seminar "Region and Regional Perspective on/from Southeast Asia" " organized by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, September 7-11, 2009.
International and Annual Conference "Transitions, Tribulations & Triumphs", Organized by the South Asian Studies Association (SASA), Hosted by the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA, April 2-5, 2009.
The Second International Conference of Kyoto University G-COE Program "In Search of Sustainable Humanosphere in Asia and Africa", Co-organized by the JSPS Exchange Program for East Asian Young Researchers & Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, March 9-11, 2009.
International Seminar and Workshop on "Empowering Rural Institution and Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh", Organized by the Asia Pacific Research Center, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan, March 1-3, 2007.
UNFPA Seminar “Population, Urban Development and Environment in Asia”, Asian Urban Information Center of Kobe, Kobe City Government, Japan, June 23, 2006.
Open Forum on "A Closer Relationship between China and Russia against Unilateral Domination by the United States", Kobe Gakuin University, Japan, February 13, 2006.
International Workshop on "Priorities and Strategies in Rural Poverty Reduction" Organized by the Inter-American Development Bank, Tokyo-Shimane, Japan, June 4-8, 2001.

My Address

Present Address: House#445, Road # 19, Block # F, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka.
Permanent Address: Full-Baria # 502, Brahmanbaria-3400, Bangladesh.

Mail

taufiqul.islam01@northsouth.edu
taufiqul2009@gmail.com

Phone

+8801720212972
+8801861625244

Introduction

I'm Prof. Dr. Md. Taufiqul Islam

19+

Biography

Education

Creative Director

UI/UX Design

UI/UX Design

Experience

Creative Director

UI/UX Designer

Design Internship

Front-end Internship

Competences

Tools

Serverices

Services provide for you

Web Design

Development

SEO Marketing

Web Design

Development

SEO Marketing

Portfolio

My latest projects

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Core Values

Core values that drive my work

Hard work

Transparency

Innovation

Growth

Team work

Excellence

Professional Experiences

Professor (January 2025 to present)

Professor (January 2010 to December 2024)

Member of the Governing Body (September 2024 to present)

Professor (Adjunct, January - October 2023),

Visiting Professor (May -October 2012)

Legislative Fellow (September -October 2011)

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow (September 2007 - October 2009)

Postdoctoral Fellow (April 2006 – March 2007)

Academic Qualifications

Ph D (April 2002 – March 2005)

Master's Degree (April 2000 – March 2002)

Master Degree (Session 1993–94)

Bachelor Degree (Session 1991-1993)

Areas of Specialization

Professional Societies & Extracurricular Activities

Academic Awards

Published Articles

Participated in the International Conferences, Seminar & Workshops

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