Faculty Profile

Dr. Mohammad Shafiqul Islam

Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Professor Institute of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801719287907
  • Email: shafiq-pad@sust.edu, shafiq.pad@gmail.com

Biography

Professor Dr Md Shafiqul Islam is a senior faculty member in the department of Public Administration.Dr Islam completed his BSS (Hon’s) and MSS in Public Administration, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr Islam did his M.Phil in Public Administration from University of Bergen, Norway. He also completed MA (research) and Ph.D from Flinders University, South Australia. He has contributed a significant number of research articles in national and international peer reviewed journals. Dr Islam has gained experience in presenting research findings to various international conferences in country and abroad and also published his research findings in the conference proceedings. He has also experience in supervising Honours and Maters thesis students in different semesters in the department of Public Administration, SUST. Dr Islam completed several research projects funded by university, government and non-government organizations. Prof Islam has gained administrative experience through performing various duties in university administration.

Education

  • Jan 2012 – September 2016, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D) Flinders University. Thesis: “The Influence of Governance on Health Service Delivery in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Health Service Organisations.”
  • 2009 – 2011, Master of Arts by Research Flinders University. Thesis: “Governance and Institutional Capacity of Rural Local Government in Bangladesh: A Study of Their Impacts on Service Delivery.”
  • 2003-2005, M. Phil in Public Administration, University of Bergen, Norway. Thesis: “Does Organizational Culture Matter for School Performance: A Study of Government and BRAC Primary School in Bangladesh”
  • 1998-2000, Master of Public Administration, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • 1994-1997, Bachelor of Social Science in Public Administration, University of Dhaka Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • • Heath service governance, quality of health care, Rural health care delivery, social determinants of health, governance and service satisfaction, primary education

Active Research Project

  • Exploring Citizens’ Satisfaction with Service Delivery: A Study of Sylhet City Corporation(Principal Investigator), SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh: 2020-21 (Ongoing)
  • Partnering with communities to deliver sustainable and responsible remote rural health service in Shalla Sub-district, Bangladesh(Co-investigator), SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh: 2019-20 (Ongoing) .

Previous Research Project

  • Quality of Community Clinic Health Service Delivery: Does Management Matter? SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh: 2017-18(Completed).
  • Accessibility and affordability of Public Health Services for Urban People, Sylhet City, SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh: 2018-19(Completed).
  • Governance and the Quality of Community Clinic Health Service Delivery in Sylhet, Fellowship Research, Social Science Research Council, Planning Division, Ministry of Planning, Bangladesh :2018-2020(Completed) .

Journal Publish

  • 1. Begum P. and Islam MS (2020).The variation of health seeking behaviour in urban households: an assessment on two selected residential areas in Sylhet, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health,7(8):2921-2930[http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20203364]
  • 2. Numan ,AQ & Islam,MS(2020). An assessment of the teaching and learning process of public and BRAC primary schools in Bangladesh, Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education, [https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2020.1809488]
  • 3. Islam. M.S (2019). People’s Participation and its Effect on Service Delivery in the Local Government Reform Initiatives in Bangladesh, The Journal of Local Government, National Institute of Local Government, Bangladesh, vol.42,no.2,pp;1-19
  • 4. Community Participation in Health Program Management and Service Delivery: Case Studies on Rural and Urban Health Complex, SUST Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.30, No.2, pp:21-42
  • 5. Islam, M.S (2019). Developing accountability mechanisms in NGOs providing health services, International Journal of Health care Management, doi:10.1080/20479700.2019.1692993
  • 6. Islam, M.S (2017). Factors Contributing to Absenteeism, Private Practice and Corruption in Sub-district Health Service Delivery in Bangladesh, Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh Volume 39
  • 7. Islam. M.S (2017).Accountability and Health Service Delivery: Its Professional Aspects, Asian Profile, Asian Research Service, Canada Vol. 45, No. 2pp.155-66, doi: www.asianresearchservice.com/Asianprofile.html
  • 8. Islam. M.S (2017). The Influence of Politics on Accountability of Health Professionals in Bangladesh: An Analysis on the Quality of Health Service Delivery, Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, Vol.12, Issue 1, pp.75-82,doi: http://achsm.org.au/Public/Public/Resources/Journal/Journal_Home.aspx
  • 9. Islam, M.S(2015).The Impact of Transparency on Quality of Health Service in Bangladesh: Findings of a Field Survey of Rural and Urban Health Service Organisations, GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care(JNHC), Vol.2, No.1, pp.5-13, doi: 10.5176/2345-718X_2.1.56
  • 10. Islam, M. S(2015). The introduction of modern technology for promoting transparency in health services, International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol.28, Issue 6, pp.611-620, doi: 10.1108/IJHCQA-01-2015-0016
  • 11. Books: Islam, M.S (2012), Governance and Institutional Capacity of Local Government: A Study of Their Impacts on Service Delivery in Bangladesh, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, doi:https://www.amazon.com/Governance-Institutional-Capacity-Local-Government/dp/3848496453
  • 12. Islam, M.S(2010).Basis of Institutional Capacity Building of Rural-Local Government in Bangladesh: A Brief Discussion, Society and Change, Dhaka: Organization for Social Development and Research, Vol.IV, No.2,pp.56-64 http://scholar.google.com.au/scholarcluster6763381881106631261&hlen&as_sdt2005&sciodt0,5
  • 13. Islam, M.S, Al-Hossienie, C.A. & Al-Baki, C.A(2010). Corporate Governance and Voluntary Information Disclosure : A Study of Listed Financial Companies in Bangladesh, The AIUB Journal of Business and Economics(AJBE), Dhaka: American International University-Bangladesh, Vol.9, No.1, pp.81-96
  • 14. Islam, M.S &Ahmed T(2009). Privatization Process and Development in Bangladesh: A Brief Evaluation of its Impacts, SUST Journal of Public Administration, Vol.1, No.1, pp.37-49.
  • 15. Islam, M.S & Hamiduzzaman, M (2009).Empowerment of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh: Role of Some Selected UN Organizations, Annual Review of Ethnic Affairs, Sylhet, Bangladesh: Ethnic Community Development Organization (ECDO), Vol.V, pp.57-74
  • 16. Islam, M.S & Al- Hossienie, C.A(2009).Role of Employed Women to Family Decision Making: An Overview of Ward No.8 of Sylhet City Corporation, Bangladesh(written in Bengali),Journal of Empowerment, Dhaka: Women For Women: A Research and Study Group, Vol.10, pp.47-64
  • 17. Islam, M.S, Uddin,M.N &Al-Hossienie,C.A(2008).The Independence of Judiciary in Bangladesh: A New Milestone and Its Challenges, Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration, Savar, Dhaka: Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Vol. XVII, No.1, pp.25-41
  • 18. Rahman, A.H.M, Islam, M.S, Ullah,M.W(2008).Autonomy of Local Government in Bangladesh: An Overview of a Union Parishad(written in Bengali), Bangladesh Asiatic Society Patrika(Bengali Journal), Dhaka: The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Vol.26, No. winter session, pp.349-364
  • 19. Islam, M.S & Al-Hossienie, C.A(2008).Role of Information Technology in Socio-economic Development of Bangladesh: An Overview, Independent Business Review, Bangladesh: Independent University, Vol.1, No.2,pp.99-108
  • 20. Islam, M.S &Rahman M(2008). Challenges of policy Formulation and Implementation of Primary Education in Bangladesh: A Conceptual Analysis, Asian Affairs, Centre for Development Research, Vol.30,No.3, pp.40-51
  • 21. Islam, M.S (2008).Empowerment of Women at Urban-Local Government in Bangladesh: A Study of City Corporation, Sylhet, Empowerment: A Journal of Women for Women, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Vol.15, pp.55-66
  • 22. Islam, M.S & Al-Hossienie, C.A(2008).The Status of Primary Education among Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh, Annual Review of Ethnic Affairs, Sylhet, Bangladesh: Ethnic Community Development Organization(ECDO), Vol. IV, pp.15-27
  • 23. Books: Islam, M. S (2007). Organizational Culture and School Performance in Bangladesh: A Study of Government and BRAC Primary School, Asia Publications, Dhaka: Bangladesh
  • 24. Islam,M.S & Hamiduzzaman, M (2007).The Conflict of Rural Power Structure in Bangladesh: A Study of Socio-economic and Political Context, Bangladesh Journal of Resources and Development, Chittagong: Centre for Resources and Development Research, Vol.4, No.1, pp.103-118
  • 25. Islam, M.S & Uddin M.N(2006).Application of e-Governance in Development Administration: A Study of Prospects and Challenges in Bangladesh, LOK PROSHASON SAMOEEKY(Quarterly Journal of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre), Savar, Dhaka, Vol.38 pp.49-61

External Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Public Health Association(CPHA), May, 2014-May 2015
  • Member, Board of Advanced Studies(BAS), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet
  • Member, Academic Council, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet
  • Reviewer, International Journal for Equity in Health
  • Member, Editorial Board (2019-2021): SUST Journal of Social Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
  • Member, University Library Committee- 2016: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
  • Member, University Annual Report 2014-15: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
  • Member, Central Admission Committee 2017-18: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Awards & Recognition

  • Elaine Martin Fund Travel Grants, 2014
  • Research Student Conference Travel Grant, 2014
  • Flinders University Research Scholarship(FURS),2012-2015
  • Field Trip scholarship, 2011
  • International Postgraduate Research Scholarship(IPRS), 2009-2011
  • Quota Scholarship for Developing Countries, (2003-2005),sponsored by Norwegian Government
  • Received a certificate from Governance and Development in the Age of Globalization organized by BIARI, USA,2016
  • Awarded a certificate for best conference paper in the global health conference 2014, India

Conference

  • 1. Conference and workshop Presentations: Islam, M.S (2016). Workshop participation on Governance and Development in the Age of Globalization, Organized by Brown International Advanced Research Institute(BIARI), Brown University, USA, June, 5-18, 2016
  • 2. Islam, M.S.(2014). The Role of Governance in Reducing Inequality in Health Care in Bangladesh, Public Health Research Series, Global Public Health Conference 2014 Proceedings, School of Public Health, SRM University, Tamil Nadu: India, pp.183-197, doi: www. researchgate.net
  • 3. Islam, M.S (2014). Does Quality of Governance of NGOs Contribute to Quality of Health Service Delivery in Bangladesh? International Pacific Health Conference 2014, Health Research Council of New Zealand, Rendezvous Grand Hotel, Auckland, November 3-5, 2014
  • 4. Islam, M.S (2014). The Impact of Governance on Quality of Health Service Delivery in Bangladesh, 1st Annual RHD Conference, School of the Environment, Flinders University, South Australia, 23-24 September,2014
  • 5. Islam, M.S (2014). The Influence of Social Media on Enhancement of Transparency and Quality of Health Service in Bangladesh, 14th National Immunisation Conference, Public Health Association in Australia(PHAA), Pullman Melbourne Albert Park Hotel, Melbourne, 17-19 June, 2014
  • 6. Islam, M.S (2014). Does the Quality of Governance Contribute to the Quality of Health Care in Bangladesh? Public Health 2014,Canadian Public Health Association’s Annual Conference, Sheraton Centre, Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada, May 26-29, 2014
  • 7. Islam, M.S (2014). The Role of governance in reducing inequality in health care in Bangladesh, Global Public Health Conference 2014, SRM University, Chennai, India, February 21-23, 2014
  • 8. Islam, M.S (2013). Governance and Health care Delivery in Bangladesh, Ph D Work in Progress Seminar, School of the Environment, Flinders University, Australia, and October 24, 2013
  • 9. Islam, M.S (2010).Governance and Institutional Capacity of Rural Local Government in Bangladesh, 18th Biennial Conference, Asian Studies Association Australia, The University of Adelaide, July 5-8, 2010
  • 10. Islam, M. S and Ullah, M.W (2009). People’s Participation in Health Services: A Study of Bangladesh’s Rural Health Complex, Bangladesh Development Working Paper Series (BDRWPS), U.S.A: Bangladesh Development Research Center (BDRC), pp.1-23,doi: http://www.bangladeshstudies.org/wps/

Teaching

  • Human Resource Management
  • Organization: Theories and Behavior
  • Development Studies
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Local Government and Urban management
  • Research Methodology
  • Teaching and Administrative Experiences
  • Feb 2020- present: Head, Department of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Nov 2001- present : Faculty Member, Department of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science &Technology, Sylhet ,Bangladesh.
  • December 2015-June 2018 : Head, Self Assessment Committee, Dept of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
  • Jul 2018-June 2020 : Student Adviser, Department of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Graduate Supervision

  • Women Empowerment and Children’s Nutritional Status: A Comparative Study between Urban and Peri-Urban Settings, Sylhet(2017-18)
  • Patients’ Satisfaction with Quality of Health Services: M.A.G Osmani Medical College & Hospital, Sylhet (2016-17)
  • The Factors of the Health Seeking Behavior among Households in Sylhet City: A Study on Uposohor and Nababroad(2015-16)
  • People’s Participation in Health Services: A Study of Bangladesh’s Rural Health Complex(2009-10)