Assistant Professor
Mizanur Rahman
Institute of Modern Languages
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Mizanur Rahman has completed B. A. in English Language and Literature in 2010, M.A. in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching in 2011, M.Ed. in Educational Evaluation and Research in 2019 from the University of Dhaka, MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition in 2022 from the University of Oxford, and M.A. in French Language and Culture ( 2023) ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | French Language and Culture | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2023 |
| Masters | Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition | University of Oxford | United Kingdom | 2022 |
| Masters | Educational Evaluation and Researchher | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2019 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Spanish | University of Dhaka, Inditex Catedra de la Lengua y culturas Espanolas | Bangladesh | 2016 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | French | University of Dhaka , Institute of Modern Languages | Bangladesh | 2015 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Chinese | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2014 |
| Masters | English ( Applied Linguisitcs and English Language Teaching | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2011 |
| Bachelor | English | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2010 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Faculty | Department of Anthropology | University of Dhaka | Jun 2026 | Present |
| Adjunct Faculty | Department of Nuclear Engineering | , University of Dhaka | Apr 2026 | Present |
| Adjunct Faculty/Part-time | Department of Music, Arts Faculty, University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | Feb 2026 | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Institute of Modern Languages, UNiversity of Dhaka | Dhaka-1000 | Jan 2023 | Present |
| Adjunct Faculty (English Language) | Department of EEE, University of Dhaka | Sep 2022 | May 2026 | |
| Lecturer( Part time) | Institute of Nutrition and Food Science | University of Dhaka | Jan 2019 | Aug 2026 |
| Lecturer | Institute of Modern Languages | University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000 | Mar 2018 | Jan 2023 |
| Lecturer( Fulbright Scholar) | Stanford University | California, USA | Aug 2016 | Jun 2017 |
| Language Instructor ( Novice teacher) | Cátedra Inditex de Lengua y Cultura Españolas | Dhaka | Feb 2016 | May 2016 |
| Lecturer | BRAC University | Dhaka University | Aug 2014 | Jan 2016 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Second/Foreign Language Teaching | Higher Education Testing and evaluation Second/Foreign Language Acquisition Technology in First (L1)/Second(L2)/ Foreign (L3) Language Teaching/Lesrning Multilingualism and bilingualism Education for Globalization and International Development |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Project Report/Other | Bridging the Youth across Borders | 14 students from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and 17 students from BUAP, Mexico | Cross cultural communication for developping linguistic competence. |
Current Year | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Communicative approach to Bengali Language | An attempt to develop materials for communicative approach to Bengali Language. |
Current Year |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity building of ELT teachers | • Bridging the Gap: Capacity Building of Indigenous English Language Teachers in Chittagong Hill Tracts, TachEnglish Grant by British Council | British Council Grant | 23-07-2026 | 31-07-2026 | TESOLSociety BD |
| Digital Ethnography | Language use and social awareness among Bangladeshi Gen Z in digital spaces: A Gender Study | UGC Research Grant | 01-07-2025 | 30-06-2026 | UGC |
| Perception and Readiness of the digital native language teachers | Investigating the Perceptions, Preparedness, and Practices of Digital Natives Teaching Languages Using AI: A Study on Foreign Language Institutes in Bangladesh | UGC Research Grant | 01-07-2025 | 30-06-2026 | UGC |
| AI Preparedness of the Qawmi Madrasha Language teachers | • From Chalkboard to Gen AI: Investigating Qawmi Madrasha Teachers’ Attitude and Preparedness of AI in Language Teaching | UGC-DU Grant | 01-07-2025 | 30-06-2026 | UGC |
| Language | Sheikh Rasel Digital Lab | Ministry of ICT | 16-06-2019 | 16-07-2019 | BUET and REVE |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| 1 | Invited Lecturer, State University Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2022 |
| 2 | Motivational lecture at Evergreen Community College, Sanj Jose, California, USA, 2017 |
| 3 | Public lecture on "Adapting Technology in Education", Universidade del Valle de Puebla, Mexico, November, 2020 |
| 4 | Public Lecture on " Nakshi Kantha: An Artistic Ingenuity of the Uneducated Rural Women in Bangladesh", The Bectel Center, Stanford University, California, USA, 2017 |
| 5 | Award Speaker at Windsor Castle, Official Residence of Her majesty the Queen, London, UK, 2018 |
| 6 | Motivational lecture at Palo Alto High School, Silicon Valley, California, USA, 2016 |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka Club Limited | Permanent | 2023 | Life Time |
| 2 | General Secretary, TESOL Scociety of Bangladesh | 2025 | 2027 | |
| 3 | The Oxford Union | Life Member | 2022 | Life Time |
| 4 | TESOLBD | Life Member | 2021 | Life Time |
| 5 | Global Award Alumni Network | Member | 2020 | Life Time |
| 6 | Bringing Radiant Light to Community | Founder | 2012 | Life Time |
| 7 | The Duke of Edinburgh International Award | Award Leader | 2018 | Life Time |
| 8 | Bangladesh English Language Teaching Association | Life Member | 2012 | Life Time |
| 9 | Asiatic Society Bangladelsh | Associate Member | 2019 | 2020 |
| 10 | Dhaka University UNESCO Club | Founding Chairman | 2019 | Life Time |
| 11 | Bangladesh UNESCO Club | Member | 2019 | 2020 |
| 12 | International Exchange Alumni | Fulbright Scholar | 2016 | Life Time |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Mizanur Rahman
Shoptodinga: A Communicative Approach to Bengali as Foreign Language, Elementary and Pre-intermediate Level.
Dhaka: Pankowri Prokashon, 2021 .
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| 2 |
Mizanur Rahman
Shoptodinga ( Intermediate Level): A Communicative Approach to Bengali as a Foreign Language.
Dhaka: Pankowri Prokashon, 2021 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Mizanur Rahman : Exploring Language Instructors' Attitudes and Practices: The Case of Integration of Educational Technology in L2/L3 Language Classrooms at Tertiary Level in Bangladesh,
TESOL Bangladesh Journal , vol.2 , no.2 TESOL Society of Bangladesh , pp.215-260 , 2025
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| 2 |
Mizanur Rahman : On the Pronominalisation in French,
Journal of the Institute of Modern Languages , vol.30 , pp.109-135 , 2019
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| 3 |
Mizanur Rahman and Bipul Chandra Debnath : Use of Articles in French and English: A Comparative Analysis,,
Journal of the Institute of Modern Languages , vol.27 , pp.47-71 , 2016
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| 4 |
Mizanur Rahman : Understanding Semantic Taxonomy and Syntactic Realization of Conditional in French,
The Rabindra Biswabidyalaya Patrika , no.3 Rabindra University , pp.267-282 , 2021
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Prime Minister Fellowship | 2021 | Bangladesh | The office of the Honourable Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh has awarded this prestigious fellowship to me through a highly competitive and rigorous selection process for my postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, UK. |
| International | Award Speaker at Windsor castle | 2018 | United Kingdom | I have been awarded this scholarship to visit Windsor Castle ,the official residence of her excellence Queen Elizabeth II, and share my stories before their royal Highnesses and other royal guests as they found my struggle and success stories motivating for the youth across the world. |
| International | Fulbright | 2016 | United States | |
| International | The Duke of Edinburgh International Gold Award | 2015 | United Kingdom | |
| International | Novice Teacher of Spanish ( Ayudante del professor) | 2014 | Bangladesh | |
| International | Beca Del Verano (Summer Scholarship) | 2014 | Spain | |
| International | The Duke of Edinburgh's International Silver Award | 2013 | United Kingdom | |
| National | Provost Award | 2012 | Bangladesh | |
| International | The Duke of Edinburgh's International Bronze Award | 2012 | United Kingdom |
Name & designation
Mizanur Rahman
Assistant Professor
Department
Institute of Modern Languages Institutes
Email
mrkhan88@du.ac.bd
Phone
01710573795