Faculty Profile

Dr Mohammad Fakhrus Salam

Associate Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801999188243
  • Email: salam-pss@sust.edu

Biography

Dr. Mohammad Fakhrus Salam is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. With a deep commitment to academic excellence and critical inquiry, Dr. Salam has emerged as a prominent voice in the fields of political theory, governance, and South Asian politics.


Dr. Salam earned his academic credentials through rigorous scholarship and a passion for political thought and democratic development. His research encompasses a broad range of topics, including political philosophy, comparative politics, public policy, and the socio-political transformations of Bangladesh. He is widely recognized for his analytical insight and for bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world political dynamics.


Over the years, Dr. Salam has contributed to numerous scholarly publications, participated in international conferences, and collaborated with academic institutions and research networks both at home and abroad. His work often interrogates the intersections of state, society, and power, reflecting a commitment to both scholarly rigor and societal relevance.


In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Salam is actively engaged in mentoring students, supervising theses, and developing academic curricula that reflect global trends and local realities. His pedagogical approach is marked by a dedication to critical thinking, ethical scholarship, and intellectual curiosity.


Dr. Salam’s contributions to academia are not limited to the classroom. He has served on various university committees, policy forums, and editorial boards, further underscoring his leadership and commitment to academic service. His professional affiliations and outreach efforts underscore a broader mission to contribute to democratic dialogue and educational advancement in Bangladesh and beyond.


(ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6135-6786)

Education

  • PhD, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • MSS in Political Studies & Public Affairs (SUST), Bangladesh
  • BSS in Political Studies & Public Affairs (SUST), Bangladesh
  • HSC, Sunamganj Govt. College, Bangladesh
  • SSC, Govt Jubilee High School, Sunamganj, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Environmental Politics
  • Geo-Politics
  • Foreign Policy
  • Rural Development

Active Research Project

  • 1. Exploring environmental Justice in the wetlands of Bangladesh (2024-25), Funded by: SUST Research Centre
  • 2. Decolonizing Epistemologies and Technologies in the Environment Policy of Bangladesh, Book Chapter Project
  • 3. Constructing Connectivity, Building Trust: The Evolving Dynamics of China-Bangladesh Relations, Article
  • 4. Toward Sustainable and Inclusive Land Reform in Bangladesh: A Hybrid Adaptation Approach Bridging Custom and Innovation, Article
  • 5. Lives and Livelihoods: How Socioeconomic Realities Shape Community Participation in Managing the Tanguar Haor Wetlands in Bangladesh, Article

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Khasi Customary Law and the Social Mobility of Khasi Women at Jainta in Sylhet. (Research Grant-2013-14, funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh)
  • 2. A Fair Discussion on Paid Marginalized Women Workers Empowerment and Wellbeing in Bangladesh: A Study of Tea Industry in Sylhet Region (Research Grant-2015-16, Funded By- SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114,Bangladesh)
  • 3. Dynamics of Trade Union Practices in the Tea Industry: A Study on Some Selective Tea Gardens in Sylhet, Bangladesh ( Research Grant-2022-23, Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh)
  • 4. Children's Education in the Haor Area of Bangladesh: Prospects, Challenges and Remedies ( Research Grant: 2023-24, Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh)

External Affiliations

  • General Member, SUST Teachers Association,Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114.Bangladesh.
  • General Member, Sunamganj Cricket Umpires Association, District Sports Association Sunamganj, Bangladesh.
  • Sports Advisor, PSS Society (2013), SUST. Sylhet.
  • Member (Volunteer), Amnesty International
  • Student Advisor, Department of Political Studies, SUST-3114 (2021-22)
  • Cultural Advisor, Department of Political Studies, SUST-3114 (2022-23)

Journal Publications

  • 1. Historical insights into wetland management in Bangladesh : Policies, practices and transformation (2025)
  • 2. Embracing opportunities: Bangladesh's foreign policy amid geopolitical challenges (2024)
  • 3. Assessing the social and economic conditions of beneficiaries under Ashrayan project in Bangladesh : A critical study (2024)
  • 4. The Impact of Social Safety Net (SSN) as Social Protection for the Lives of Poor and Vulnerable in Sylhet, Bangladesh (2024)
  • 5. Decolonizing Ecology: Design for Eco-State in Bangaldesh (2022)
  • 6. Rohingya crisis,diplomacy and geopolitics: Bangladesh's future (2021)
  • 7. China’s Approach towards Bangladesh: Development Partnership or Claw of Subjugation? (2020)
  • 8. Cross -Border Trade Enterprise between Bangladesh and India: A Study on ‘Border Haat’s (2019)
  • 9. Russia’s Relation to South Asia in the Post-Cold War Era: An Overview from Foreign Policy’s Perspective. (2019)
  • 10. Access To Justice Through Village Court For Rural Poor: The Case Of Bangladesh (2019)
  • 11. Strengthening local government through participation and leadership: Bangladesh perspective (2018)
  • 12. International Standard of Citizen Charter of Bangladesh Police: An Analysis (2015)
  • 13. Climatic Tragedies in Bangladesh: What Should Government Do? (2015)
  • 14. Local Economic Development Through Innovation and Strategic Planning by Local Government Institutions: A Critical Analysis (2014)
  • 15. Ethnic Problems in Bangladesh: A Study of Chittagong Hill Tracts (2014)
  • 16. The US Foreign Policy Towards South Asia: An Overview (2013)

Teaching

  • Lecturer, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet- 3114, Bangladesh. (From 2011-2013)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet- 3114, Bangladesh. (From 2013- till now))

Awards & Recognition

  • 'Book Prize'- from Vice-Chancellor, Convocation 2007 Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet- 3114, Bangladesh

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. China's Belt and Road Inititive (BRI): A Pillar of Development or Debt Trap for Bangladesh? * (Arpa Paul, MSS Research Student, 2021-22)
  • 2. Women Empowerment in Local Level in Bangladesh: An Analysis * (Sima Rani Das, MSS Research Student, 2021-22)
  • 3. Decolonizing Ecology: Design for Eco-State in Bangladesh, (Jahidul Islam, MSS Research Student, 2019-20)
  • 4. Political Empowerment of Women in Local Government Institutions in Bangladesh: Union Parishad Perspectives, (Saiful Islam, MSS Research Student, 2019-20)
  • 5. Teenage Gang Culture: An Exploratory Study in Sylhet Metropolitan City(Rajib Sarker, MSS,2019-20)
  • 6. Village Court- a way to restore justice in Bangladesh: A case study at Moglabazar Unionin Sylhet District(Naznin Akter, MSS, 2016-17)
  • 7. Access to healthcare services of rural people: A study at Dewgar village in Kishoreganj District(Sohel Rana, 2016-17)
  • 8. Legal aid @ access to justice for indigent women: A study at Sylhet District legal aid(Mahjabin Khan Shompa, MSS, 2016-17)
  • 9. Socioeconomic impact of women entreprenurship in Bangladesh: A study on Sylhet city * (Syeda Tasfia Nusrat, MSS Research Student, 2020-21)
  • 10. National unity in times of political instability: Advantages, disadvantages and challenges in Bangladesh under the interim government (Sadiya Afrin Ria, MSS, 2022-23)

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