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Saifuddin Ahmed

(Associate Professor & Chairman)

Department of Peace and Conflict Studies

Degree Name Group/Major Subject Board/Institute Country Passing Year
M.Phil. Public Administration University of Bergen Norway 2006
Masters Public Administration Dhaka University Bangladesh 1996
Bachelor Public Administration Dhaka University Bangladesh 1995
Title Organization Location From Date To Date
Chairman Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Dhaka University Dhaka, Bangladesh 23, Nov 2019 Currently Working
Part-Time Faculty Department of Public Administration at Dhaka University Dhaka, Bangladesh 06, Jan 2019 09-06-2019
Associate Professor Department of Peace & Conflict Studies, Dhaka University Dhaka, Bangladesh 27, May 2018 Currently Working
Part Time Faculty Department Political Science and Sociology, North South University Dhaka, Bangladesh 01, Nov 2015 Currently Working
Part-Time Faculty Department of Political Science and Sociology at North South University Dhaka, Bangladesh 03, Sep 2015 Currently Working
Part-Time Faculty Peace and Human Rights Studies at Bangladesh University of Professionals Dhaka, Bangladesh 02, Jan 2015 25-06-2016
Assistant Professor Department of Peace & Conflict Studies, Dhaka University Dhaka, Bangladesh 02, Oct 2012 26-05-2018
Part-Time Faculty Department of Business Administration, Asian Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) Dhaka, Bangladesh 03, Jul 2010 10-12-2011
Lecturer Department of Peace & Conflict Studies, Dhaka University Dhaka, Bangladesh 15, Sep 2008 01-10-2012
Head (In-Charge) Department of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology Sylhet, Bangladesh 14, Feb 2007 10-09-2008
Assistant Professor Department of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology Sylhet, Bangladesh 05, Feb 2007 14-09-2008
Head (Acting) Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology Sylhet, Bangladesh 18, Jul 2006 05-12-2006
Part-Time Faculty Department of Business Administration, Leading University Sylhet, BAngladesh 01, Jul 2006 08-12-2007
Assistant Professor Department of Political Studies and Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology Sylhet, Bangladesh 19, Apr 2004 04-02-2007
Assistant Proctor Shahjalal University of Science & Technology Sylhet, Bangladesh 09, Jul 2003 01-08-2004
Lecturer Department of Political Studies and Public Affairs, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology Sylhet, Bangladesh 11, Feb 2001 18-04-2004
Admission Officer the University of Asia Pacific Dhaka, Bangladesh 30, May 1999 10-02-2001

Research Interest

Subject Description Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator)
Human Rights Human rights are guaranteed by democracy well-being and human quality. It is also precondition of sustainable peace. Studying human rights is a must to looking forward peace and development of society.
International Politics and Global Governance National and local issues are now-a-days influenced by global and international issues. No domestic issue can hardly be addressed without considering global phenomena.
Contemporary Political Analysis Politics is considered as panacea as well as herbs of all social evils. So, studying politics is very important.
Poverty Poverty is one of the keys to conflict. Poverty is caused by inequalities and lead to conflict. Studying poverty can contribute to reducing conflict and a well-being society.
NGO NGOs are considered 5th pillar of state. It has been contributing in developing countries' socio-economic development enormously. But NGO governance, its programmes initiation, performance, integrity, funding, etc requires more attention to study on NGOs
Local level conflict Local level conflict is old pattern of conflict in society. It has been increasing day by day. More over, the pattern of conflict have also got variant nature. Studying on local level conflict can contribute tangible peace.
Local Government Local government and its governance is key to overall development and projecting democracy of a country. Study on local government and identifying its impediments and finding out solutions is highly relevant in current situation
Governance How governance matters in reducing conflict and enhancing peace

Project/Research Supervision

Level of Study Title Supervisor Co-Supervisor(s) Name of Student(s) Area of Research Current Completion
Masters Education : The Panacea for Structural Violence Saifuddin Ahmed 2016
Other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) versus Traditional SHALISH : A Study on Effectiveness of Family Dispute in Bangladesh Saifuddin Ahmed 2015
Other Women Rights : Domestic Violence Against Women in Bangladesh Saifuddin Ahmed 2015
Other “Human Rights and Law Enforcement Agencies in Bangladesh : Myth and Reality” Saifuddin Ahmmed 2015
Masters Approaches to Conflict Resolution : Study on Local Level Conflicts in Bangladesh Saifuddin Ahmed Md. Zunaid Al Mamun 2015
Other Role of foreign policy of Iran: Contemporary Issue of World Politics Saifuddin Ahmed Mohammed Imran Uddin

Project/Research Work

Subject Project Name Source of Fund From Date To Date Collaboration
Conflict Mapping Analysis of conflict between Stranded Rohingya People and host communities in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar and Proposing Policy Recommendations for sustaining peace Norwegian Refugee Council and International Rescue Committee 01-01-2021 28-03-2021 Department of Peace and Conflict Studies and NRC/IRC
National Integrity Strategy National Integrity Strategy (NIS) Support Project JICA 01-03-2016 30-09-2016 JICA-GOB
Governance (Civil Services) ‘Role of GIU (Governance Innovation Unit) to combat child marriage: A study to review the level of awareness of the concerned officials’ GOB 15-05-2015 15-07-2015
Governance (Urban) “Study on Governance Improvement in Pourashavas” JICA 01-01-2013 28-02-2013 JICA-GOB
Governance (Urban) ‘Strengthening Fiscal Autonomy and Financial Accountability of Local Government in Bangladesh with Special Reference to Pourashavas/Municipalities’ CPD/CMI 01-10-2012 31-01-2013
Governance (Urban) ‘Study on Urban Government Institutions and Urban Planning in Bangladesh’. JICA 19-03-2012 21-05-2012 JICA-GOB
Environment ‘Global Warming and Climate Change: A Rapid Assessment of South-Western Region of Bangladesh’ GOB 01-11-2011 31-10-2011
Governance (Rural) ‘Roles of line agency staff of the Union Parishads in Bangladesh’ UNDP 01-08-2011 31-10-2011 UNDP-GOB
Leadership ‘Socio-economic background study of the Upazila Chairs and Vice-Chairs’ UNDP 06-02-2011 16-03-2011
Governance (Rural) Studying process documentation of the works of Upazila Parishad,’ UNDP 01-03-2010 30-04-2010

Invited Talk

SL Invited Talk
No invited talk is found
SL Collaboration & Membership Name Type Membership Year Expire Year
1 Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) Life Member 2008 Life Time
Book
1
Saifuddin Ahmed and M. Jahidul Islam শান্তি ও সংঘর্ষ অধ্যয়নঃ প্রেক্ষাপট এবং প্রাসঙ্গিকতা. Dhaka: A H Development Publishing House, 2018 .
2
Mohammad Selim and Saifuddin Ahmed The Working of Upazila Parishad in Bangladesh: A Study of Kumarkhali Upazila. Berlin: Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012 .
3
Saifuddin Ahmed ‘NGO perception of poverty: Myth and Reality ’. Dhaka: OSDER, 2007 .
4
Nilufar Begum, Abdullah M. Khan and Saifuddin Ahmed ‘Lok proshashon O Bangladesh – Kotipoy prashongik Bhabna’ (Public Administration and Bangladesh – Some selected thoughts). Dhaka: Aboshor prokashoni, 1997 .
Book Section
1
Saifuddin Ahmed and Md. Zunaid Al Mamun "Approaches to Conflict Resolution: Study on Local Level Conflicts in Bangladesh’." Politics Human Rights and Conflicts. Aka Firowz Ahmad, et.al (edited) Dhaka: OSDER, 2016 .
2
Md. Harun ar-Rashid and Saifuddin Ahmed "‘The Rohingya Refugee and Security Dilemma of Minority Groups in Bangladesh’." Gender, Governance & Human Rights: South Asia Perspective. edited by Aka Firowz Ahmad, et.al Dhaka: OSDER, 2016 20 .
Journal Article
1
Saifuddin Ahmed and Md. Jahidul Islam : Political Conflict and Economy of Bangladesh: A proposed Model of Conflict Resolution, The Bangladesh Political Studies , vol.Volume XXI , pp.20 , 2018 .
2
Saifuddin Ahmed and Md. Harun-or-Rashid : ‘Japan’s Contribution to UN Peacekeeping Operations: Domestic and International Legal Perspective’, Law Journal , vol.6 , 2017 .
3
Saifuddin Ahmed, Md. Al-Ifran Hossain Mollah and Md. Jahidul Islam : ‘In quest for a multi-polar global political order: Russia’s changing approaches towards South Asia’, Bangladesh Defence Journal , no.98 , 2016 .
4
Saifuddin Ahme : Menace of Terrorism in South Asia, Journal of Sociology , vol.6 , no.1 , pp.12 , 2013 .
5
Mohammad Selim and Saifuddin Ahmed : ‘The Functioning of Upazila Parishad in Bangladesh: A Case Study’, Journal of Politics and Public Administration , vol.4 , 2013 .
6
Saifuddin Ahmed and Mohammad Selim : Motivation as a Factor of Job Performance: A Study on Grameen Knitwear, Journal of Politics & Administration , vol.3 , pp.22 , 2012 .
7
Saifuddin Ahmed : ‘Gender differences in Management: Women Manager! Women Boss!’, Journal of Sociology , vol.4 , no.1 , 2012 .
8
Saifuddin Ahmed and Anurug Chakma : ‘Refugee problem in South Asia: A threat to Security’, Lok Proshashon Shamoeeky (a quarterly journal of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre , 2012 .
9
Saifuddin Ahmed and Anurug Chakma : ‘Kashmir Conflict: A Critical Analysis’,, Society & Change , vol.VI , 2012 .
10
Saifuddin Ahmed and Horonmoy Roy : ‘Sex workers and their access to citizenry rights: A study on Sylhet City’,, Journal of Social Studies , vol.125 , 2010 .
11
Saifuddin Ahmed and Md. Shamsul Alam : ‘Private Universities in Bangladesh: An Analysis of the Legal and Functional Dimensions’, Society & Change , vol.II , 2008 .
12
Saifuddin Ahmed : Local Government Institutions in Bangladesh: A Review of Reform Efforts from 1972 to 2006’,, Society & Change , vol.1 , 2007 .
13
Saifuddin Ahmed : ‘Poverty reduction programmes of NGOs in Bangladesh: A theoretical Perspective’, Bangladesh Journal of Administration & Management , vol.13 , 2006 .
14
Saifuddin Ahmed : ‘Generalist – Specialist conflict in Civil Service : The case of Bangladesh’, Development Review , vol.15 , 2003 .
15
Saifuddin Ahmed : 3. ‘Bangladesh Civil Service narir Obosthan’(Status of Women in bangladesh Civil Service), a bangle Article, Khomotayan (Women Empowerment) , vol.4 , 2002 .
16
Nilufar Begum and Saifuddin Ahmed : ‘Proshashonik Shochcota O Jobabdihita : Bangladesh Proshongo’ (Administrative transparency and accountability : Bangladesh Perspective), Bangla article, Samaj Nirikkhon (Bangla Journal) , vol.64 , 1997 .
17
Nilufar Begum and Saifuddin Ahmed : ‘Bangladeshe Shushashon : Shomoshya O Shombhabona’ (Good Governance in Bangladesh : Problems and Prospects), Bangla article, Samaj Nirikkhon , vol.65 , 1997 .
Award Type Title Year Country Description
Local Nurjahan Begum Memorial Trust Award 2006 Bangladesh This Trust Award was a one time package monetary award
International NORAD Fellowship 2004 Norway This award gives opportunity to complete M.Phil. from the University of Bergen, Norway
Saifuddin Ahmed
Associate Professor & Chairman
Department of Peace and Conflict Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Email: saifahmed.pacs@du.ac.bd
Phone: 880-2-9661900/6749