Professor
Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman
Department of Mass Communication & Journalism
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Media Studies | University of Bergen | Norway | 2018 |
| Masters | Development Studies with specialization on Women, Gender and Development | International Institute of Social Studies | Netherlands | 2006 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Diploma in Film and Television | European Film College | Denmark | 2004 |
| Masters | Mass Communication and Journalism | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1994 |
| Bachelor | Mass Communication and Journalism | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Faculty | Independent University, Bangladesh | Dhaka | Aug 2023 | |
| Adjunct Faculty | North South University | Dhaka | Jan 2022 | |
| Examined PhD thesis from Aligarh | Aligarh Muslim University | India | Apr 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| Honorary Chair of in country PhD Steering Committee | Western Sydney University | Australia | Sep 2017 | Feb 2018 |
| Examining Phd Thesis from India | Tezpur University | Assam, India | May 2017 | Aug 2017 |
| Director, SA Entity | Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism | Dhaka University | Jun 2016 | Dec 2017 |
| Provost | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall | Dhaka University | Aug 2015 | Aug 2021 |
| Board Member | Bangladesh Press Institute | Dhaka | Jun 2015 | Jun 2018 |
| Chairperson | Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism | Dhaka University | Jun 2015 | Jun 2018 |
| Thesis Examiner abroad | University of Cape Town | South Africa | Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| Professor | Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dhaka University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2013 | Present |
| Visiting Researcher | Oslo Metropolitan University | Norway | Apr 2011 | May 2011 |
| Assistant Proctor | Faculty of Social Science | Dhaka University | Sep 2010 | Aug 2015 |
| Visiting Scholar, SUSI | Ohio University at Athens | The United States | Jul 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| Programme Secretary | NOMA Masters | MCJ at Dhaka University | Jul 2008 | Jun 2010 |
| Associate Professor | Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dhaka University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Oct 2007 | Nov 2013 |
| Adjunct Faculty | Dept. of Women and Gender Studies | Dhaka University | Jun 2007 | Dec 2010 |
| Assistant Professor | Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dhaka University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2001 | Oct 2007 |
| Adjunct Faculty | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management | Dhaka University | Jan 2000 | Dec 2003 |
| Lecturer | Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dhaka University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sep 1997 | Jan 2001 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Development Communication | Gender Issues in Development Discourse, Advocacy Strategies: Content and Context, Message Development, Communication Planning and Campaigning etc. | |
| Climate Change Journalism and Environmental Communication | Coverage of the Conferences of Parties, Domestication of Climate Journalism, Advocacy for Climate Justice, Audience and Journalists' perception of climate Change, IPCC Communication Strategy, Media and Environmental Communication etc. | |
| Gender, Media and Journalism | Media Coverage and Representation of Violence against Women, Masculinity and Femininity in the Media, Gender based violence Reporting, Gender Guidelines for Media writing etc. | |
| Norms and Values of Journalism | Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression, Journalism Students' Perception of Journalistic Principles and Norms, Values and Ideology in Media Content, Journalism Genre, Sources and Voices |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Bangladeshi Cartoonist and Political Messages> Satire and Audience Engagement in Facebook Cartoon | Prof Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Tahira Shamsi Utsa at BUP | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Women\s Vulnerability of Climate Change and Adaptation Communication> A study on the village women and women living in the wetland of Jamalpur | Prof Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Aurthy Nobonita | 2023 | ||
| Masters | Environmental Journalism in Bangladesh> Journalists Perception and Experiences | Prof. Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Nure Maliha at BUP | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Youth Volunteer Organization, Humanitarian Communication and Community Mobilization> Analysis of the Humanitarian Activities of Social Media based Youth Voluntary Organization during the Covid 19 Pandemic in Bangladesh | Prof Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Ishraq Sabbir Nirjhor | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Advocacy Role of Bangladeshi Newspapers< The Context of Women Empowerment | Prof. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Bidhan Chandra Saha | Media and Women Empowerment |
2009 | |
| Masters | Health Information in Newspapers< coverage, readers\ access and expert opinion | Prof. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Md. Al Mamun | Media and Public Health |
2000 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Access of School Children to Digital Devices during Covid 19 Period in Dhaka> Usage, Safety and Impact | Prof Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman, Project Director | 2024 | |||
| Research Project Report/Other | Gender Inclusive Local Government for Sustainable Development | Prof. Dr. Mofizur Rhaman | Researcher Md. Atiqur Rahman | Gender and Development |
2019 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Newspaper Coverage of Bloggers killing in Bangladesh | Prof. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Researcher Ummay Habiba | Freedom of expression and media |
2015 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Online Journalism in Bangladesh>Professional Opportunities and Challenges | Prof. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Researcher Abdullah Mohaimen | Journalism and Technology |
2014 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Role of FDC in the Development of Film Industry in Bangladesh | Prof. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Researcher Md. Rajibul Hasan | Film |
2013 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Press Freedom, Freedom of Expression and Politics of Religion in Bangladesh | Prof. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | Researcher Amina Khatun | Press freedom and Media |
2013 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Journalism in Bangladesh | Climate Crossroads: Towards Precautionary Practices: Politics, Media and Climate Change | Norwegian Research Council/ University of Bergen | PhD research | ||
| Journalism | MediaClimate Network | Collaborative research with network members from 22 countries working on media, climate change and IPCC communication | |||
| Development Communication | Gendered Representation: The Body in Anti-Acid Campaign Materials in Bangladesh | Under Netherlands Fellowship | Masters Research | ||
| Journalism | Shared Horizon: Student Journalists' Perception of Journalistic Principles in Tunisia, Norway and Bangladesh | Joint research by journalism scholars from Tunisia, Norway and Bangladesh | |||
| Newspaper | Media Management and Circulation Policy of Major Dailies Published from Dhaka City | Joint research by Prof. Dr. Golam Rahman, Professor Robaet Ferdows and Prof. Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman | |||
| Cinema | Pattern of Cinema Audience in Dhaka City | DUMCJ | |||
| Unpaid Care Work | Recognition, Reduction and Redistribution of Unpaid Care Work: Addressing the policy frameworks in Bangladesh | Action Aid Bangladesh | |||
| Violence Reporting | Women in Media: Content analysis of gender based violence reporting | Nari Progoti | |||
| Journalism | Newspaper Coverage of Bird Flu Outbreak in Bangladesh | Save the Children | |||
| Media | Media Uses of Dhaka City Dwellers | DU/ UGC | Joint research by Prof. Dr. Sitara Parvin, Prof. Dr. Gitiara Nasreen, and Prof. Dr. Mofizur Rhaman |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| 1 | Delivered an invited talk titled From the Vulnerable at Ottar Brox seminar 2025 at Oslo Metropolotan University in Norway on 29 August 2025 |
| 2 | Keynote on Role of Mainstream and Scoial Media in Tackling Rumor Spread at CIRDAP organized by Ministry of Information |
| 3 | Designated Lecture on Advocacy Journalism at University of Bergen in 2018 |
| 4 | Invited speaker on Human Rights, Climate Change and Global Governance at South South Human Rights Forum in Beijing in 2019 |
| 5 | Keynote on Power of Media in Corruption Prevention at ACC in 2017. |
| 6 | Speech on Communicating Climate Change at Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union Conference in 2017 |
| 7 | Keynote on Problems of Professionalism in Journalism at DU Senate building organized by DUJA in 2009 |
| 8 | Keynote on Role of Media in Corruption Prevention at Bangladesh Press Institute in 2016 |
| 9 | Invited Lecture on Ethics and Values in Journalism at dept. of Media and Journalism Studies, Jahangir Nagar University |
| 10 | Prof. Sitara Parvin Memorial Lecture 2014 on Eastern Communication Thought |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syndicate Member | Ranada Prasad Shaha University | 2020/2021 | 2022 |
| 2 | Convener | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Alumni Association | 2017 | 2020 |
| 3 | Vice President | Dhaka University Mass Communication and Journalism Alumni Association | 2012 | 2015 |
| 4 | General Secretary | Dhaka University Mass Communication and Journalism Alumni Association | 2016 | 2018 |
| 5 | Member | The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass communication> AEJMC | 2010 | 2012 |
| 6 | Member | The International Environmental Communication Association | 2015 | 2016 |
| 7 | Member | International Association for Media and Communication Research | 2008 | 2010 |
| 8 | Member *Country Contact Point | Global Media Climate Network | 2008 | continuing |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Elsebeth Frey, Mofizur Rhaman and Hamida El Bour (Eds.)
Negotiating Journalism: Core Values and Cultural Diversities.
Gothenburg: Nordicom, 2017 .
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| 2 |
Mofizur Rhaman and Jenina Islam Abir
Research Report on Women in Media: A study on the gender based violence reporting.
Dhaka: BNPS (Bangladesh Nari Progoti Shangha), 2017 .
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| 3 |
Gitiara Nasreen, Mofizur Rhaman and Sitara Parvin (Eds.)
GonoMadhom o Jonosomaj (Mass Media and Society).
Dhaka: Srabon, 2002 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Goretti L Nasanga and Mofizur Rhaman "Reporting from Vulnerable countries in the Global South."
Research handbbok on Communicating Climate Change. David C Holmes and Lucy Richardson (Eds.) Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltemham UK and Northampton USA: 2020 196 -210 .
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| 2 |
Nassanga, G., Eide, E., Hahn, O., Rhaman, M., and Sarwono, B. "Climate Change and Development Journalism in the Global South."
Media and Global Climate Knowledge. Journalism and the IPCC. Kunelius, R., Eide, E., Tegelberg, M., Yagodin, D. (Eds.) New York: Palgrave/ Macmillan, 2017 213-233 .
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| 3 |
Amina Khatun, Janina Islam Abir, Mofizur Rhaman and Md. Golam Rahman "Press Freedom Dynamics in Bangladesh."
Negotiating Journalism: Core Values and Cultural Diversities. Elsebeth Frey, Mofizur Rhaman and Hamida El Bour (Eds.) Guthenburg: Nordicom, 2017 93-107 .
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| 4 |
Ummay Habiba, Priyanka Kundu, Md. Golam Rahman and Mofizur Rhaman "Freedom of Expressions in Bangladesh in the Context of Bloggers' Killings."
Negotiating Journalism: Core Values and Cultural Diversities. Elsebeth Frey, Mofizur Rhaman and Hamida El Bour (Eds.) Guthenburg: Nordicom, 2017 137-148 .
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| 5 |
Mofizur Rhaman "Applying Advocacy in Climate Change: The Case of Bangladesh."
Media Meets Climate: The Global Challenges for Journalism. Eide, E. and Kunelius, R (Eds) Guthenburg: Nordicom, 2012 145-161 .
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| 6 |
Ville Kumpu and Mofizur Rhaman "Futures of the Implicated and the Bystander: Comparing Futures Imagined in the Coverage of Climate Summits in Bangladesh and Finland."
Media Meets Climate: The Global Challenges for Journalism. Eide, E. and Kunelius, R. (Eds.) Guthenburg: Nordicom, 2012 105-121 .
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| 7 |
Adrienne Russel, Matthew Tegelberg, Dimitry Yagodin, Ville Kumpu and Mofizur Rhaman "Digital Networks and Shifting Climate News Agendas and Practices."
Media Meets Climate: The Global Challenge for Journalism. Eide, E. and Kunelius, R. (Eds.) Guthenburg: Nordicom, 2012 195 - 217 .
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| 8 |
Mofizur Rhaman "Bangladesh: A metaphor for the world."
Global Climate - Local Journalism: A Transnational Study of How Media Make Sense of Climate Change. Eide, E., Kunelius, R., and Kumpu, V. (Eds) Bochum: Projectverlag, 2010 67-81 .
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| 9 |
Mofizur Rhaman "Film Audience in Bangladesh."
Final Cut: The Yearbook of the European film College 2003-2004. Jens Rykaer (Ed.) Ebbletoft: EFC, 2004 58-61 .
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| 10 |
Sitara Parvin and Mofizur Rhaman "Rastrio Samparka o sangbadpotrer Motashroee Prokasona (State Relations and the Op-eds in the Newspapers)."
Gonomadhom o Ganoshomaj (Mass Media and Society). Gitiara Nasreen, Mofizur Rhaman and Sitara Parvin (Eds.) Dhaka: Srabon, 2001 73- 85 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Nasrin Akter and Mofizur Rhaman : Awareness and Understanding of Deepfakes Among University Students in Bangladesh,
International Journal of Social Communication , vol.11 , no.3 University of Mostaganem Algeria , pp.8/27 , 2024
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| 2 |
Mofizur Rhaman and tamara Yeasmin : Climate Journalism Education in Bangladesh> Curriculum challenges and ways forward,
Journalism Education , vol.13 , no.2 The Association for Journalism Education in the UK and IrelandM , pp.52 /67 , 2024
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| 3 |
Mofizur Rhaman : From Bali to Warsaw: The rise and fall of Bangladeshi newspapers' attention to climate change,
Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies , vol.8 , no.1 , pp.65-89 , 2019
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| 4 |
Md. Golam Rahman, Elsebeth Frey, Hamida El Bour, Anders Graver Knudsen, Mofizur Rhaman, Solveig Stein and Taoufik Yacoub : Core Values of Journalism among Students in Bangladesh, Norway and Tunisia: A Comparative Study,
DIU Journal of Humanities and Social Science , vol.4 , no.July 2017 , pp.1-20 , 2017
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| 5 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Climate Justice Framing in Bangladeshi Newspapers, 2007 - 2011,
South Asia Research , vol.36 , no.2 , pp.186-205 , 2016
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| 6 |
Mofizur Rhaman : COPs and Climate: The practice of development journalism in Bangladesh,
The Journal of Development Communication , vol.27 , no.1 , pp.18-43 , 2016
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| 7 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Truth Claims and Knowledge in Journalism,
Reve Tunisienne de Communication , no.63/64 , pp.79-98 , 2015
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| 8 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Social and Textual Understanding of Discourse. An Analysis of a Media Text produced on the Rise of Extremism in Bangladesh,
Stamford Journal of Media, Communication and Culture , no.01, July 2011 , pp.1-21 , 2011
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| 9 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Body of the Other: Constructing gender identity in anti-acid violence campaign materials in Bangladesh,
The Poster , vol.1 , no.1 , pp.31-60 , 2010
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| 10 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Implications of Acid Violence to women Human Development: Some Policy Matters,
The Journal of Social Studies , vol.127 , no.July- September 2010 , 2010
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| 11 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Paradigm Shift in Journalism Education in Bangladesh: Addressing globalization, privatization and market demand,
Philosophy and Progress , vol.XLV - XLVI , no.January - June, July - December 2009 , pp.87-111 , 2009
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| 12 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Impacts of Women's Earnings on Household Bargaining in Bangladesh: A Gendered Labor Regime Approach,
Social Science Review (The Dhaka University Studies, part - D) , vol.24 , no.1 , pp.67 - 76 , 2007
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| 13 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Gendered Acid Violence and NGO Advocacy in Bangladesh: The Role of Naripokkho,
The Dhaka University Studies , no.1, June 2007 , pp.9 - 22 , 2007
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| 14 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Humanitarian Intervention in Collapsed State: Ethical and Practical Dimensions,
Philosophy and Progress , vol.XLI-XLII , no.June-December 2007 , pp.57 - 70 , 2007
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| 15 |
Sitara Parvin, Mofizur Rhaman, Samia Rahman and Gitiara Nasreen : Betar Srobon o Santusthi: Rajdhanir Srota Jarip (Radio Listening and Gratification: A survey of listeners in the Capital,
Samajik Biggan patrika (Dhaka University Studies, Part - D) , vol.1 , no.1, December 2005 , pp.41-61 , 2005
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| 16 |
Sitara Parvin, Mofizur Rhaman and Gitiara Nasreen : Dhaka SahorbasirSangbadpatra Pathaovvash: Prokriti o Poridhi (Newspaper Reading Habits of Dhaka City Dwellers: Nature and Scope,
Dhaka Bishabidhaloya Patrika , vol.79 , no.June 2004 , pp.23-62 , 2004
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| 17 |
Sitara Parvin and Mofizur Rhaman : Indo-Bangladesh Relations: The Promotional Role of Newspapers,
Theoretical Perspective , vol.7, 8 , no.2000-2001 , pp.112 - 142 , 2001
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| 18 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Sangbadikotai Nazrul (Nazrul's Contribution in Journalism),
Shahitya Patrika , vol.1 , no.October 2000 , pp.31-46 , 2001
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| 19 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Photography as an Art Form: The Debate about its Status,
Dhaka University Studies , vol.56 , no.1, June - 1999 , pp.161-169 , 2000
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| 20 |
Sitara Parvin and Mofizur Rhaman : Varoter sange samparka unnoyane Bangladesher duti sangbadpotrer vumika ( Role of Two Bangladeshi Newspapers in Building Relations with India),
Dhaka Bishabidhaloya Patrika , vol.68 , no.October 2000 , pp.71-109 , 2000
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| 21 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Short Film Movement: Search for Alternative Cinema in Bangladesh,
The Journal of Social Studies , vol.83 , no.January - March 1999 , pp.96 - 113 , 1999
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| 22 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Gonamadhom Audience er sokriotar Dharona: Kotipoi tathick dristhikon (Concept of the Audience Activity of Mass Media: Some theoretical perspectives),
Rajniti Arthoniti Journal , vol.5 , no.January June 1999 , pp.57 - 67 , 1999
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| 23 |
Mofizur Rhaman : Bangladeshe Arsenic Durjug o Gonomadhomer Vumika: Ekti Porjalochola (Arsenic Disaster and Role of Mass Media in Bangladesh: An Analysis)),
The Journal of Social Development , vol.13 , no.1 , pp.65-84 , 1998
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Sitara Parvin and Mofizur Rhaman : Bangladesher sange samparka unuyane varotio duti sangbadpotrer vumika (Role of Two Indian Newspapers in Building Relations with Bangladesh),
Shahitya Patrika , vol.42 , no.2 , pp.80-111 , Falgun 1405
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | JMIC * Journalism and Media International Center Travel Award | 2025 | Norway | for attending the conference titled Climate Journalism under Pressure at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway |
| International | GIZ conference travelling award for Deutsche-welle Global Media Forum 2016 | 2016 | Germany | Participating the Deutsche-welle media forum as a Jury of the board to award journalists for anti-corruption reporting |
| International | Global Inter- Media Dialogue award for conference travelling to USA | 2015 | Norway | Participating the conference organized by the International Environmetal Communication Association (IECA) at the Colorado University at Boulder, USA for paper presentation |
| National | IUCN (Dhaka Office) funding award for Trans-border Water Sharing Dialogue in Thailand | 2013 | Bangladesh | Attending the dialogue between Bangladeshi and Indian journalissts for trans-border water sharing reporting |
| International | Deutsche-welle conference award for the Global Media Forum 2010 | 2010 | Germany | Attending the global forum for presenting a paper on climate change and media in Bangladesh |
| International | Study of the US Institutes for Journalism and Media (SUSI) | 2010 | United States | Academic course at Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Athens and extensive visits to US media houses including CNN, VOA, Washington Post, meseums and cultural exhibits |
| International | Oxford- Annenberg Summer Institute | 2010 | United Kingdom | Academic course on global media policy at Oxford University residing in Wadham College, visiting British media institutions and Office of Communication |
| International | IAMCR Conference travelling award for young researcher | 2008 | Sweden | Attending the IAMCR Congress at the University of Stockholm and presented two papers |
| International | British Council Link Programme | 2008 | United Kingdom | Visiting Cardiff University, Glasgow University and Anglia Ruskin University, meeting with journalism faculties, exchanging views on teaching methodologies |
| International | Training for Trainers at International Institute for Journalism in Berlin | 2002 | Germany | Training on new trends of journalism and newsroom, extensive visits to German media institutions and cultural orientation |
| International | International Summer School at University of Oslo | 2002 | Norway | Academic programme on media studies and orientation to Norwegian landscape and culture |
| International | South Asian Youth Invitation Programme | 2001 | Japan | Visiting major Japanese Cities, Dialogue with university graduate students and orientation to Japanese culture and society |
| Local | Justice Abu Said Chowdhury Memorial Scholarship | 1995 | Bangladesh | For over all academic merits in Bachelor and Masters education from the University of Dhaka |
| Local | Moswud Khan Gold Medal | 1994 | Bangladesh | For securing first position in First Class in Master of Arts examinations 1994 |
| Local | Dilnoshin Khanom Gold Medal | 1993 | Bangladesh | For securing first position in First Class in Bachelor of Arts Examinations 1993 |
Name & designation
Dr. Md. Mofizur Rhaman
Professor
Department
Department of Mass Communication & Journalism Faculty of Social Sciences
Email
mofizur.rhaman@gmail.com
Phone
01716165974