Faculty Profile

Dr. Md Amdadul Haque

Associate Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Associate Professor Institute of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801717414848
  • Email: amdad-pss@sust.edu

Biography

Md Amdadul Haque is an Associate Professor in the department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. He specializes in Social Capital and Climate Change Adaptation. His broad, general research interests include but are not limited to social capital theory, climate change adaptation, livelihood of wetland community of Bangladesh, environmentalism, environmental politics, flood management, etc. He receives Ph.D in Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in 2024. He has completed MSS in Political Studies (2006) and BSS (Hons) in Political Studies and Public Administration (2005) from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. He wrote Masters thesis on Practice of Islamic Banking in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects. He did Ph.D research on "Role of social capital in climate change adaptation: A study on vulnerable people of haor areas in Bangladesh."

Education

  • Ph.D in Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in 2024.
  • Master of Social Science (MSS) in Political Studies in 2006 (Awarded in 2009) with highest CGPA in this session from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  • Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Political Studies and Public Administration in 2005 with highest CGPA in this session from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Research Interests

  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Social Capital
  • Environmentalism
  • Flood Management
  • Development Issues

Active Research Project

  • Project Title: Children's Education in the Haor Area of Bangladesh: Prospects, Challenges, and Remedies, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Principal Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2023-June 2024), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

Previous Research Project

  • Project Title: Adaptation strategies for climate change in the haor region enshrined in the environmental policies, laws and regulations of Bangladesh: A critical review, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Principal Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2020-June 2021), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Project Title: The effects of Covid 19 on the role of social capital in climate change adaptation: A study on haor basin in Bangladesh, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Principal Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2019-June 2020), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Project Title: Cultivating decent working conditions through Accoprd remediation program: workplace consciousness and quality of work-life in RMG sector in Bangladesh, Research category: Empirical, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Quantitative Method, Position: Co-Investigator, Tenure: 03 Year (July 2018-June 2021), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Project Title: Adaptation to Climate Change: Role of Social Network in Hakaluki Haor in Moulvibazar, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Co-Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2017-June 2018), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.district, Bangladesh
  • Project Title: Best Management practice for Controlling Early Flood in Haor Area in Sunamganj District in Bangladesh: Problems and Challenges for Protecting Boro Crops, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Principal Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2016-June 2017), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Project Title: Problems and Prospects of Tourism Industry in Sylhet Region” Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Principal Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2015-June 2016), Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh
  • Project Title: Importation of Good Governance in Local Level in Bangladesh: A Study on Union Parishad as a Self-Government body, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Principal Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2014-June 2015), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Project Title: Performance of Madrasha Education in Bangladesh: A study on Sylhet Region, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Co-Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2013-June 2014), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Project Title: PPP for ensuring quality education: A study on Universities of Sylhet Region, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Co-Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2012-June 2013), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Project Title: Impact of Climate Change over Haor Basin Areas: Functioning of Social Network and Leadership Management in Bangladesh,
  • Project Title: Political influences on environmental movements in relation to climate change in Bangladesh, Study on Sylhet Region, Research category: Fundamental, Field of study: Social Science, Methodology: Qualitative Method, Position: Principal Investigator, Tenure: 01 Year (July 2022-June 2023), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

Journal Publish

  • 1. Adapting to Climate Change in Bangladesh: The Role of Social Capital.
  • 2. Adaptation to climate change: Role of social network of Hakaluki haor in Moulvibazar.
  • 3. The Cost of Corruption and Anti-corruption Strategies: The Bangladesh Perspective.
  • 4. Importation of Good Governance in Local Level in Bangladesh: A Study on Union Parishad as a Self-Government body.
  • 5. Problems and Prospects of Tourism Industry at Sylhet Region in Bangladesh.
  • 6. Women’s Adaptation Capacity Regarding Climate Change: A case Study on Rural Bangladesh.
  • 7. Islamic Banking System In Bangladesh: Retrospect and Prospect.
  • 8. A Layout of Administrative Reform for Effective Civil Service System in Bangladesh.
  • 9. Madrasa Education in Sylhet District: An Analysis.
  • 10. Impact of Climate Change over the Haor Basin Areas: Functioning of Social Networks and Leadership Management.
  • 11. Problems of Strengthening Local Government in Bangladesh: Towards a Comprehensive Solution.
  • 12. Property Rights in Islam and Women Development Policy-2011: Context Women Empowerment in Bangladesh.
  • 13. Islamic Administration and Conventional Administration: A Comparative Analysis (In Bangla).

External Affiliations

  • Proctor (In Charge), Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh (From 27th January 2015 to 24 June 2015)
  • Assistant Proctor, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh (From 9th April 2014 to 31st January 2016)
  • Assistant Provost, Shahporan Hall, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh (From 19th July 2010 to 18th July 2013).

Awards & Recognition

  • University Merit Scholarship from 2005-2006 at postgraduate level
  • University Merit Scholarship from 2001-2005 at undergraduate level
  • Merit Scholarship at Higher Secondary Certificate level by Bangladesh Madrasha Education Board
  • Treasurer, Political Studies Alumni Association, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh (January 2019 to till date).
  • Life member of Political Science Association (Rastro Biggan Somity), Bangladesh.
  • Sports and Cultural Advisor of the Department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh from 2012-14.
  • Finance Advisor of the Department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh from 2015-16
  • Finance Advisor of the Department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh from 2020 to till date.

Conference

  • 1. Climate Change Adaptation Strategies In The Hakaluki Haor of Bangladesh: The Role of Social Capital presented at the Sixteenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses at The École Supérieure de Commerce de Pau, Pau, France on Apr 25, 2024 – Apr 26, 2024
  • 2. How Do The Risks Of Climate Change Affect The Livelihood Of Haor Areas Of Bangladesh?: A Study On Hakaluki Haor. Fifteenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses, The University of British Columbia, Robson Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-21 April 2023.
  • 3. Adaptation strategies for climate change in the Haor region of Bangladesh: A review of the National Environmental policy. International Conference on Bangladesh at 50: Achievements, Prospects and Challenges, School of Social Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh, 16-17 September 2022.
  • 4. Gender, Workplace Discriminations, and Health Inequalities in Selected Countries: Evidence from the ISSP Survey.
  • 5. Discourse of Islamic banking in Bangladesh: Debates and Difficulties.
  • 6. Human Rights of Indigenous people of Bangladesh: A study on Paikpara and Kushal village of Khadimnagar union under Sylhet District

Teaching

  • Advanced Research Methodology (Masters Level)
  • Human Resource Management (Masters Level)
  • Peace and Conflict Studies (Masters Level)
  • Research Methodology (Undergraduate Level)
  • Public Policy Analysis (Undergraduate Level)
  • Project Management (Undergraduate Level)
  • Public Administration in Bangladesh (Undergraduate Level)
  • Introduction to Public Administration (Undergraduate Level)

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. Women Empowerment at the Local Level in Bangladesh: A study in Kalaruka Union, Ruksana Ferdusi (MSS Research Student, 2020-2021).