Professor & Chairman
Dr. Md Jahangir Alam
Department of Japanese Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
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Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Japanese Studies at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. His research interests cover a broad spectrum of development discourses, focusing on the political economy of education, international education cooperation, global cooperation studies, and Japan-Bangladesh relations. His experiences embrace collaborating with international and national organizations, especially the International ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Regional Cooperation Policy Studies | Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University | Japan | 2020 |
| Masters | Japanese Studies | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2012 |
| Masters | Political Science | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2007 |
| Bachelor | Political Science | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2006 |
| H.S.C | Humanities | Notre Dame College | Bangladesh | 2002 |
| S.S.C | Humanities | Buruj Bagan High School | Bangladesh | 2000 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Feb 2026 | Present |
| Chairman/Head of the Department | Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2025 | Present |
| Chairman | Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Jul 2023 | Feb 2025 |
| House Tutor | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, University of Dhaka | Dhaka University | May 2023 | Present |
| Associate Professor | Department of Japanese Studies | Dhaka | Feb 2022 | Jan 2026 |
| Assistant House Tutor | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, University of Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Dec 2020 | May 2023 |
| Project Director | The Japan Foundation (Projects) for the Department of Japanese Studies | Dhaka | Nov 2020 | Jul 2023 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2015 | Feb 2022 |
| Assistant House Tutor | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2014 | Mar 2016 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2013 | Aug 2015 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Development | Skills Development, Employability, Sustainability, decent job |
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| International Development and Cooperation | International Organizations Management, Governance and Development Policy Formulation, International Public Administration |
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| Teaching and Research Interest | Japan-Bangladesh relations, Japan and South Asia, Japanese Government and Politics, Japanese Education, Policy and Administration, Comparative International Education, etc. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| M.Phil | Skills Development Through Japanese Language Education: Opportunities for Bangladeshi Workers in the Japanese Labor Market | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Md. Osman Goni | Current Year | |
| M.Phil | A Comparative Analysis of Primary Education Systems in Japan and Bangladesh: Lessons for Lifelong Learning | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Ms. Ali Ishrat Jebun Tithi | Current Year | |
| M.Phil | Japanese Investment Opportunities in Bangladesh’s Ready-made Garments: A Case Study of Bhola District | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | A K M Alamgir Kabir | Current Year | |
| Masters | Parental Socio-Economic Status on access & exclusion in Early Childhood Shadow Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Al-Osaimin Efty | 2026 | ||
| Masters | Equitable Access to Quality Early Childhood Education in Urban Slums of Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Rahat Rezwan Rudro | 2026 | ||
| Masters | Role of Inclusive Learning Environments for Sustainable Early Childhood Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | A F M Mehedi Hasan Shanto | 2026 | ||
| Masters | Green Skills for Sustainable Employment: Developing a Japan-Inspired Digital Transformation Framework in Bangladesh | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Azmir Alam Limo | 2026 | ||
| Masters | E-Learning and Employment Readiness of University Graduates of Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan's Higher Education Policy Initiatives | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Arup Kumar Biswas | MSS |
2025 | |
| Masters | Evaluating the Career Readiness of Tertiary-Level Students in Bangladesh: Insights from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Sumona Akthar Suma | MSS |
2025 | |
| Masters | Role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Inclusive and Equitable Development in Primary Education of Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Habiba Akter Tisa | MSS |
2025 | |
| Masters | Fostering Community-Responsive Early Education in Bangladesh: Policy Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md Newas Sharif | MSS |
2025 | |
| Masters | Skills Development for University Graduates in Bangladesh: Lessons and Policy Implications from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Ahmed Zabir | MSS |
2025 | |
| Masters | Internationalization of Higher Education in Bangladesh for Educational Quality Enhancement: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Jawad Saif | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Enhancing Human Capital Development In Bangladesh Through Quality Education Initiatives: Insights From Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Mehedi Hasan | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Shifting Paradigm of Learning Process in Higher Educational Institutions through Digitalization: Perspectives from Bangladesh | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md Efrat Jahan Bhuiyan Shafin | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Equity and Efficiency in Higher Education of Bangladesh- Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Fatin Hasnat Rahman Setu | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Digital Transformation of Higher Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Sabrina Zahir | 2024 | ||
| Masters | The Impact of Digitalization on Conventional and Vocational Education Programs for Employability in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Firuz Humayra Methe | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Addressing Socioeconomic and Gender Disparity in Primary Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Shamama Akter Mim | Gender Disparity in Primary Education |
2023 | |
| Masters | Workplace Environment for Gender Equality and Sustainable Career Development in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Lubaba Basharat | Workplace Environment |
2023 | |
| Masters | Inclusive Higher Educational Opportunity and Environments to Achieve SDG 4 in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Khandokar Tazina Islam | Inclusive Higher Education |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Relevance of Higher Education for Sustainable Employment Transition in Bangladesh: Insights from Japan | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Mst. Shakira Mustari | 2026 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Impact of AI on Quality Higher Education in Bangladesh: Policy Lessons from Japan for Achieving SDG 4 | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Mehnaz Tasnim Mimia | 2026 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Inclusive Early Childhood Education for Street Children in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md Sajib Mia | 2026 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | University-Industry Collaboration for Digital Skills Transformation of Higher Education in Bangladesh: Insights from Japan | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | S. M. Rifat Hossain | 2026 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Role of Digital Transformation in Sustainable Green Skills Development of Graduates in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Habibullah Al Zaheri | 2026 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Potential Economic Impacts of the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on Bilateral Trade and Investment | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Noman | 2026 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Impact of Parental Socio-Economic Condition on Access to Early Childhood Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Nur-E-Zarin Shabha Ayshi | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Exploring Parental Digital Literacy and Its Influence on Early Childhood Learning in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | A F M Mehedi Hasan Shanto | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Parental and Teacher Involvement in Early Childhood Education in Urban Slums Lessons from Japan within the SDG 4 Framework | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Rahat Rezwan Rudro | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Comparative Policy Analysis of Peace Education in Public and Private Primary Schools in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Tanzim Ibn Aziz Zem | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Enhancing National Development through Quality Early Childhood Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Sifat Mia | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Exploring Opportunities and Barriers to Implementing Formative Assessment Tools in Bangladesh Primary Education System: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Shabib Md. Shadakatul Baree | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | The Gap Between Perceived Employability and Labor Market Demands in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan for Sustainable Employability | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Azmir Alam Limo | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Impact of Conservation Levy Policies on Community Empowerment and Sustainable Tourism in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Al-Osaimin Efty | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Parental Perceptions of Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Primary Schools of Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Sakibul Isam Sakib | BSS (Hons) |
2025 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Women in STEM Education and Career Choices during the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Syada Miel Ahmed | BSS (Hons) |
2024 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Skills Mismatch and Factors Influencing Graduates Employability in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Rabiul Islam Hridoy | 2024 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Prospects and Pathways for Advancing Early Childhood Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Sadikeen Kazi | 2024 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | The effectiveness of the new curriculum- "Skill Based education" in the secondary level of Bangladesh; Learning from the "Project based learning" in Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Noshin Tusnim Arpa | 2024 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Digitalisation of Primary Education in Government and Non-Government Schools in Bangladesh: Drawing Insights from Japan's Experience | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Sumona Akthar Suma | 2024 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Educational systems in Bangladesh and Japan: a comparison of platforms | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Tahamina Akter | 2024 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Analysis of the Performance in Secondary Level STEM Education of Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Ahmed Zabir | 2024 | ||
| Research Project Report/Other | Digital Transformation of Teaching and Learning Process for Sustainability of Tertiary Institutions in Bangladesh: Evidence from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Efrat Jahan Bhuiyan Shafin | Digital Transformation of Teaching |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Association of Digital Literacy and Skills Development for Graduate Employability in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Firuz Humayra | Digital Literacy and Skills Development |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | The Efficacy of Science and Technology Universities in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Fatin Hasnat Rahman | Science and Technology University |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Transforming Secondary Education for Sustainable Employment Opportunities in Bangladesh: Insights from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Tanvir Hasan Chowdhury | Transforming Secondary Education |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Quality Higher Education for Sustainable Graduate Employability in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Md. Jawad Saif | Quality Higher Education |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Importance of Higher Education for Sustainable Employment in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Mehedi Hasan | Higher Education for Sustainable Employment |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Higher Education and Employment Opportunity in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Sabrina Zahir | Higher Education |
2023 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Implications of Digitalization on Sustainable Tertiary Education Development: Comparative Study of Bangladesh and Japan | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Sheikh Rashid Bin Islam | Sustainable Tertiary Education Development |
2022 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Students’ Attitudes towards the Digitalization of Higher Education in Bangladesh | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Rakibul Hassan | Digitalization of Higher Education |
2022 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Challenges of University Education Outcome During the 4iR in Bangladesh | Dr Md Jahangir Alam | Mubin Khan Afridi | Higher Education |
2022 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Higher education in the advancement of gender equality: perspective of Bangladesh | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Lubaba Basharat | Higher education |
2022 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Influence of Early Childhood Education on Sustainable Mental Development of Children in Bangladesh | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Shamama Akter Mim | Early Childhood Education |
2022 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | Internationalization of Higher Education: A Critical Tool for Graduate Mobility in Bangladesh and Lessons from Japan | Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Mahmuda Naznin | Internationalization of Higher Education |
2022 | |
| Research Project Report/Other | University-Industry Collaboration to Ensure Sustainable Graduate Employability in Bangladesh | Professor Dr. Md Jahangir Alam | Anisha Akter |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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| School Quality | Factors Affecting the Performances of Teachers: A Study on the Higher Secondary Level in Bangladesh | Ministry of Education, National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Bangladesh | 30-07-2023 | 31-12-2023 | |
| Employability | Future Employability of Graduates, Emerging Skills Gap, and Skills Transformation: Relevance of 4iR in Bangladesh | University Grants Commission, & University of Dhaka, Bangladesh | 06-06-2023 | 31-12-2023 | |
| Technology and Education | Technological Thrive in the Post-Covid Era: ICT Skills and Future-Readiness of University Graduates for Employability in Bangladesh | University Grants Commission, Bangladesh | 22-05-2023 | 31-12-2023 | |
| Human Capital Development | Human Capital Development and Graduates Career Pathways in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | The Japan Foundation, Tokyo, Japan | 01-04-2023 | 31-12-2023 | Kobe University, Japan |
| Science and Technology | Efficacy of Science and Technology Universities in Bangladesh to Produce Graduates for Sustainable Employment | Asiatic Society of Bangladesh | 27-02-2023 | 31-12-2023 | |
| Sustainable Employment | Sustainable Technology-based Employment and 4th Industrial Revolution: The Case of Science and Technology Universities in Bangladesh | Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Bangladesh | 23-01-2023 | 31-12-2023 | |
| Women Empowerment | Exploring the Role of Microcredit (RMC) Programs for Sustainable Women Empowerment in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Magura District | Ministry of Social Welfare | 22-01-2023 | 30-06-2023 | |
| Skills Development | Skills Matching and Sustainable Employability for TVET Students in the Age of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) | Ministry of Education, National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Bangladesh | 23-08-2022 | 31-12-2022 | |
| Teaching Skills | NAEM's Foundation Training Course in Building Teachers' Professional Skills: An Assessment | Ministry of Education | 01-08-2022 | 30-06-2023 | |
| Human Capital Development | Digitization and Human Resource Development: Catalysts for Achieving SDGs in Bangladesh | Centennial Research Grant & University Grants Commission of Bangladesh | 15-05-2022 | 29-12-2022 | |
| Education Development | Analyze the Cultural Influence in Remodeling the Early Childhood Education in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study | Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Bangladesh | 04-04-2022 | 31-12-2022 | |
| Human Capital Development | Japan’s Contribution to Bangladesh: The Case of Human Capital Development for Inclusive and Sustainability | The Japan Foundation, Tokyo, Japan | 01-04-2022 | 31-03-2023 | Kobe University, Japan |
| Quality Education | Quality Early Childhood Education (ECE): Divergence in School Facilities and Parental Desire for Children with Special Needs | Ministry of Planning, Social Science Research Council, Planning Division, Bangladesh | 02-11-2021 | 30-11-2023 | |
| Skills Development | Relevance of TVET in Bangladesh for Youth Employability and Sustainable Career Planning | Ministry of Education, National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Bangladesh | 27-10-2021 | 30-06-2022 | |
| Skills Development | Post-Covid Skills Development and Graduates Employability in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan | The Japan Foundation, Tokyo, Japan | 01-04-2021 | 31-03-2022 | Kobe University, Japan |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 1 | The Japan Society for International Development, JASID Kansai Branch, Kobe, Japan, JASID Lecture 2022 titled ‘Influence of Technological Advancements on Sustainable Graduate Employability: Case of Bangladesh’, dated September 22, 2022. |
| 2 | Lecture on Career as a Japanese Studies researcher, 4th Collaborative Research Workshop for Aspiring Scholars in Japanese Studies, organized by the Japanese Studies Department, Japan Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, on February 17, 2023 |
| 3 | Visiting Scholar, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University, Japan. From February 21, 2023, to March 1, 2023. |
| 4 | Resource Person in the College Education Development Project (CEDP)-37th Batch Online Teachers Training Program, Date: January 17, 2024 (conducted 3 lectures), Organized by the National University of Bangladesh. |
| 5 | Special Lecture on Inclusive Education at Bangladeshi Universities: Lessons from Japan, Workshop on Establishing an Inclusive and Sustainable Educational Network in Asia, Japan-Bangladesh Education Research Association |
| 6 | Lecture on Career as a Japanese Studies researcher, 5th Collaborative Research Workshop for Aspiring Scholars in Japanese Studies, organized by the Japanese Studies Department, Japan Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, on February 25-27, 2024. |
| 7 | Brahmanpara Education Conference on Enhancing Quality of Education at the Secondary and Higher Secondary School Level. Date: June 08, 2022 organized by the Brahmanpara Sub-District, Cumilla and JICA Bangladesh. |
| 8 | Kobe University, Japan, CAMPUS Asia Plus Program: Risk Management Seminar Series (Online) “United Nations and SDGs”, Session #12: UN and Skills Development Program in Bangladesh for Sustainable Development, Date: January 23 (Sunday), 2022 |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Association of Asian Studies (AAS) | Member | 2021 | Life Time |
| 2 | Japanese Universities Alumni Association Bangladesh (JUAAB) | Life Member | 2020 | Life Time |
| 3 | Japanese Studies Association of Australia | Regular Member | 2023 | Life Time |
| 4 | Bangabandhu Hall Alumni Association | Joint Treasure | 2021 | Life Time |
| 5 | Japan Society for International Development (JASID) | General Member | 2017 | |
| 6 | Ryoso Association (Ryoso Kai), Japan | General Member | 2017 | |
| 7 | Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) | General Member | 2016 | |
| 8 | Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) | General Member | 2021 |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Alam, Md Jahangir
Bangladesh-Japan Diplomatic Relations (1972-2022): A New Paradigm of Strategic Partnership.
Dhaka: MuktoBuddhi Publishers, 2022 .
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| Book Section | |
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Md Jahangir Alam "Japanese Model of Human Capital Development for Sustainability: Role of Japanese Studies in Strengthening the Bilateral Relationship."
New Dimensions of Japanese Studies in India and South Asia. Dinamoni New Delhi: Center for Japanese Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2025 1-22 .
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Md Jahangir Alam, Sheikh Rashid Bin Islam and Tauhid Hossain Khan "Digital centers and telehealth for marginalized communities during COVID-19: the case of Bangladesh."
Digital Technology in Public Health and Rehabilitation Care. Raymond K.Y. Tong and Balasankar Ganesan Academic Press (Elsevier), 2024 53-63 .
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Lubaba Basharat and Md Jahangir Alam "WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE CAREER PLANNING: THE CASE OF BANGLADESH."
People, spaces and Places in Gendered Environments: Advances in Gender research. Vasilikie Demos & Marcia Texler Segal Emerald, 2024 79-97 .
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Md Jahangir Alam, Kexin Wang and Mayeena Parvin "Impact of COVID-19 on the Well-Being of Children with Disabilities: Bangladesh."
Teaching and Supporting Students with Disabilities During Times of Crisis: Culturally Responsive Best Practices from Around the World. Pavan John Antony, Stephen Mark Shore Newyork: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024 39-54 .
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Md Jahangir Alam "Significance of Japanese Studies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh."
Japanese Studies: Evaluation and Way Forward. A A Mamun Dhaka: Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka, 2022 121-147 .
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Parvin, M., & Alam, M. J. "The Shifting Paradigm of Early Childhood Education and Hurdles of Remote Learning in Bangladesh."
Handbook of Research on Adapting Remote Learning Practices for Early Childhood and Elementary School Classrooms. A. Courtney-Dattola USA: 2022 598-613 .
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Md Jahangir Alam "Who Chooses School? Understanding Parental Aspiration for Child Transition from Home to Early Childhood Education (ECE) institutions in Bangladesh."
Supporting Children’s Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School. S. Tatalović Vorkapić & J. LoCasale-Crouch Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global, 2021 Ch. 5 .
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Alam, Md Jahangir, Islam, S. R. and Ogawa, Keiichi "Discrete Primary Education Curriculum in Bangladesh: Implications of Gamification for Quality Education."
Handbook of Research on Acquiring 21st Century Literacy Skills Through Game-Based Learning. Carol Lane USA: IGI Global, 2022 716-730 .
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| Journal Article | |
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Rahat Rezwan Rudro, Md Jahangir Alam and Sumona Akthar Suma : Gender inequality in classroom practices: teacher attitudes and student experiences in government secondary schools in Bangladesh,
SN Social Sciences , vol.6 , no.591 Springer Nature , pp.1-18 , 2026
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Limo, A. A. and Alam, M. J. : Ethical Use and Challenges of GenAI in Academic Writing: A Study on University Graduates in Bangladesh,
Education Innovations: Systems and Future Learning , vol.1 , no.1 Emerald Publishing Limited , pp.284-298 , 2026
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Ahmed, S. M., Alam, M. J. and Hridoy, M. R. I. : Challenges of STEM education and career choices of female graduates: a case study on Bangladesh,
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management (impact factor:3.5) Emerald Publishing Limited , pp.1-25 , 2026
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Sharif, M. N. and Md Jahangir Alam : Fostering Community-Responsive Innovative Early Childhood Education in Bangladesh: Policy Lessons from Japan,
Education Innovations: Systems and Future Learning , vol.1 , no.1 Emerald Publishing Limited , pp.268–283 , 2026
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Hossain, F., Abdullah, A. M. and Alam, M. J. : Reimagining entrepreneurship education: Insights on AI’s role in preserving the human essence,
Journal of the International Council for Small Business (impact factor:1.5) , vol.7 , no.2 Taylor & Francis , pp.1-19 , 2026
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Md Jahangir Alam and Mst. Munira Sultana : Role of Microcredit (RMC) Programs for Sustainable Women Empowerment in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Magura District,
Journal of Social Development , vol.34 , no.1 Institute of Social Welfare , pp.131-149 , 2026
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Ahmed, Z. and Alam, M. J. : Skills Development for University Graduates in Bangladesh: Lessons and Policy Implications from Japan,
Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity , vol.4 Deaprtment of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh , pp.111-130 , 2026
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Md Rabiul Islam Hridoy, Md Jahangir Alam and Syada Miel Ahmed : Navigating the Skills Mismatch in the Industry: Employers’ Perspective on Graduate Readiness in Bangladesh,
Industry and Higher Education (impact factor:2.4) SAGE Publications , pp.1-12 , 2026
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Ayshi, N. E. Z. S. and Alam, Md Jahangir : Impact of Parental Socio-Economic Condition on Access to Early Childhood Education in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan,
International Journal of Early Childhood (impact factor:1.9) Springer Nature , pp.1-19 , 2026
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Md Jahangir Alam, S. M. Ali Reza and Md Efrat Jahan Bhuiyan Shafin : Infrastructure sustainability in Bangladesh: the case of japanese official development assistance to ensure SDGs,
SN Social Sciences , vol.5 , no.224 Springer , pp.1-28 , 2025
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Md Jahangir Alam and Azmir Alam Limo : Discourse of John Dewey’s “experiential learning theory”: the case of quality primary education in Bangladesh,
Quality Assurance in Education (impact factor:1.7) Emerald , pp.1-19 , 2025
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Md Jahangir Alam, Md Harunur Rashid, Md Saifullah Akon and S. M. Ali Reza : NAEM's Foundation Training Course in Building Teachers' Professional Skills: An Assessment,
NAEM Journal , vol.19 , no.2 National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Ministry of Education, Bangladesh , pp.153-170 , 2025
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Alam, M. J., Naznin, M. and Ogawa, K. : Impact of Covid-19 on Learning of Children with Disabilities in Bangladesh: A Significant Setback for Inclusive Education,
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISABILITY, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (impact factor:1.8) Taylor & Francis Group , pp.1-18 , 2025
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| 14 |
Hasan, M. and Alam, M. J. : Transformation of Human Capital in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan’s Quality Education Initiatives,
Discover Sustainability (impact factor:3.6) , vol.6 , no.771 Springer , pp.1-16 , 2025
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Ogawa, K., Alam, M. J., Noman, S. and Parvin, M. : Parental perception on school choice for quality early childhood education in Bangladesh: a socio-economic analysis,
Cogent Education (impact factor:2.1) , vol.12 , no.1 Taylor & Francis , pp.1-14 , 2025
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Arpa, N. T. and Alam, M. J. : Importance of Skill-based Secondary Education in Bangladesh: The Case of an Innovative Curriculum,
Social Sciences & Humanities Open , vol.12 , no.101918 Elsevier , pp.1-9 , 2025
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Alam, M. J., Noman, S., Mujib, N. I. and Khan, W. S : An Assessment of Graduates’ Skills Gap for Sustainable Employability during the 4IR in Bangladesh,
Social Sciences & Humanities Open. 12(). (impact factor:3.4) , vol.12 , no.101780 Elsevier , pp.1-7 , 2025
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Mehedi Hasan, Md Jahangir Alam and Dilruba Sharmin : The role of higher education for sustainable employment in Bangladesh,
Discover Sustainability (impact factor:2.4) , vol.5 , no.1 Springer Nature , pp.1-14 , 2024
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Alam, M. J., Rashid, M. H., Siddiqie, S. N. : Factors Affecting the Performances of Teachers: A Study on the Higher Secondary Level in Bangladesh,
NAEM Journal , vol.19 , no.1 National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) , pp.105-117 , 2024
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Alam, Md Jahangir : Influence of parental aspirations in remodelling early childhood education (ECE) in Bangladesh: cultural factors as a catalyst,
Education 3-13 (impact factor:1.0) Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group , pp.1-13 , 2024
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Md Jahangir Alam, Md Abul Hafaz and Firuz Humayra Methe : Skills development for sustainable career planning in Bangladesh: the case of gender equality in education,
Quality Education for All , vol.1 , no.2 Emerald Publishing Limited , pp.60-79 , 2024
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Md Jahangir Alam, Keiichi Ogawa and Abu Hossain Muhammad Ahsan : Quality assurance of science and technology universities in Bangladesh: a catalyst for sustainable employment during the 4IR,
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management (impact factor:3.3) , vol.15 , no.4 Emerald Publishing Limited , pp.1-23 , 2024
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Abul Kalam, Md Jahangir Alam, Lubaba Basharat, Golam Faruk Sarker, M. Abdullah Al Mamun and Abu Hossain Muhammad Ahsan : The right to education and attitudes toward Hijras in Bangladesh: assessing educational support to achieve sustainable communities,
Quality Education for All , vol.1 , no.1 Emerald Publishing Limited , pp.187-203 , 2024
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Md Jahangir Alam and Keiichi Ogawa : Future-readiness and employable ICT skills of university graduates in Bangladesh: an analysis during the post-covid era,
Cogent Social Sciences (impact factor:1.8) , vol.10 , no.1 Taylor & Francis group , pp.1-17 , 2024
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Md Jahangir Alam, Keiichi Ogawa and Abu Hossain Muhammad Ahsan : Japanese investment for skills development program in attaining sustainable employability: The case of Bangladesh,
World Development Sustainability , vol.4 , no.June 2024 Elsevier , pp.1-11 , 2024
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Md Jahangir Alam, S M Ali Reza, Keiichi Ogawa and Abu Hossain Muhammad Ahsan : Sustainable employment for vocational education and training graduates: the case of future skills matching in Bangladesh,
International Journal of Training Research (impact factor:.9) Taylor & Francis Group , pp.1-23 , 2024
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Khandokar Tazina Islam and Md Jahangir Alam : Inclusive Higher Educational Opportunity and Environments to Achieve SDG4 in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan,
International Journal of Educational Research Open , vol.6 , no.100317 Elsevier , pp.1-11 , 2023
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| 28 |
Md Jahangir Alam, Abu Hossain Muhammad Ahsan and Keiichi Ogawa : Cultural influence in curriculum remodeling of early childhood education in Bangladesh: an empirical study,
Discover Education , vol.2 , no.40 Springer Nature , pp.1-20 , 2023
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| 29 |
Md Jahangir Alam : The Pursuit of Japan and China's Rivalry and Soft Diplomatic Strategy towards South and Southeast Asia: Importance of Bangladesh,
Journal of International Affairs , vol.24 , no.2 Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs , pp.69-94 , 2023
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Md Jahangir Alam and Md Saifullah Akon : Japan-Bangladesh geo-economic cooperation: the lens of Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) for peace, stability and prosperity,
Asian Review of Political Economy , vol.2 , no.5 Springer Nature , pp.1-19 , 2023
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Md Jahangir Alam, Keiichi Ogawa, Lubaba Basharat and Abu Hossain Muhammad Ahsan : Significance of quality higher education in the advancement of gender equality: the case of Bangladesh,
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (impact factor:1.7) , vol.15 , no.4 Emerald , pp.1-13 , 2023
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Alam, M. J., Islam, R. and Ogawa, K. : Digitalization of higher education to achieve sustainability: Investigating students’ attitudes toward digitalization in Bangladesh,
International Journal of Educational Research Open , no.5 Elsevier , pp.1-13 , 2023
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Alam, M. J.; Ogawa, K. : Parental aspirations for children’s early childhood education enrolment in Bangladesh,
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education , vol.12 , no.2 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science , pp.1136-1144 , 2023
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Alam, M. J; Sharmin, D. : Skills Development for Graduate Employability: The Case of TVET Japanese Language Program in Bangladesh,
Journal of Technical Education and Training (impact factor:1.22) , vol.15 , no.2 Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia , pp.72-91 , 2023
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Alam, M. J.; Ogawa, K.; Islam, S. R. B. : e-Learning as a Doubled-Edge Sword for Academic Achievements of University Students in Developing Countries: Insights from Bangladesh,
Sustainability (impact factor:3.889) , vol.15 , no.9 MDPI , pp.1-15 , 2023
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Md Jahangir Alam, Md Monirul Islam and Kexin Wang : Shifting Paradigm of Japanese Human Capital Development in Aging Population Settings: Lessons for Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Studies [Journal of the Faculty of Arts] , vol.74-78 , no.1-2 The Registrar, University of Dhaka , pp.69-85 , 2023
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Md Jahangir Alam : Bangladesh’s Early Childhood Education Settings’ School Preparation Depends on Parental Socioeconomic Status: An Empirical Study,
International Journal of Early Childhood (impact factor:1.41) , vol.55 , no.1 Springer Nature , pp.1-23 , 2023
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| 38 |
Md Jahangir Alam : Japan's Role in the Socio-Economic Development of Bangladesh: A Review,
Arts Faculty Journal (Bangla) , vol.12 , no.17 Arts Faculty, University of Dhaka , pp.51-71 , 2023
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Alam, M J : Book Review of New Frontiers in Japanese Studies,
Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity , vol.1 , no.1 Department of Japanese Studies , 2022
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| 40 |
Md Jahangir Alam : Impact of COVID-19 on the Income of Marginalized Professionals in Bangladesh and Ways of Recovery: A Review,
Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy , vol.2 , no.1 Bangladesh Economic Association , pp.121-142 , 2022
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Md Jahangir Alam : Japan’s contribution to Bangladesh: Aspirations for inclusive development and regional cooperation,
Cogent Social Sciences , vol.8 , no.1 Taylor & Francis Online , pp.1-15 , 2022
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Md Jahangir Alam, Keiichi Ogawa and Sheikh Rashid Bin Islam : Importance of Skills Development for Ensuring Graduates Employability: The Case of Bangladesh,
Social Sciences , vol.11 , no.8 Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , pp.360 , 2022
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Md Jahangir Alam : Japan's Foreign Policies in South and Southeast Asia Under Chinese Influence: Significance of Bangladesh,
Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity , vol.1 , no.2 Department of Japanese Studies , pp.137-156 , 2022
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Md Jahangir Alam : Dilemma of Parental Aspiration for Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Settings: The Case of Bangladesh’,
Asia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education (APJRECE) , vol.13 , no.3 , pp.25-43 , 2019
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Md Jahangir Alam : Socio-Economic Perspective of Gender Development and Empowerment of Women: An Overview of Japan-Bangladesh,
Journal of the Faculty of Art , vol.8 , no.10-11 Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka , pp.239-259 , 2016
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Md Jahangir Alam : Japan’s Transformation from Meiji Era to Modern Age: A Politico-Economic Overview,
Social Science Review , vol.33 , no.1 , pp.127-143 , 2016
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S M Ali Reza and Md Jahangir Alam : Japan’s Security Debate: An Overview,
The Social Science Journal , vol.9 , no.9 , pp.97-109 , 2015
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Md Jahangir Alam and T. H. Khan : Comprehending the Solutions of Refugee Issues and Underneath Politics: Bangladesh and Myanmar Perspective,
Lok-Prosashaon Samoeeky , vol.64 , no.April-June , pp.19-38 , 2015
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Md Jahangir Alam : Role of Media and Governance for Bridging Socio-political Barriers: Japan-Bangladesh Perspective,
Journal of International Affairs , vol.18 , no.1 & 2 , pp.85-102 , 2014
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Alam, M J : Consequences of Social Change in Japan: lessons for Bangladesh,
Journal of Society and Change , vol.7 , no.4 , pp.39-57 , 2013
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Alam, M. J. : ‘Meritocracy’ to ‘Parentocracy’: (De)constructing the Theoretical Dilemma in Basic Education of Japan and Bangladesh,
The Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity , vol.1 , no.1 , 2022
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Alam, M. J. : Book Review of Akihiro Ogawa and Philip Seaton (Eds.), New Frontiers in Japanese Studies,
Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity , vol.1 , no.1 , 2022
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Parvin, N., Alam, M. J. : Empowerment of Women to alleviate Poverty through Education in Bangladesh,
Journal of Governance and Innovation , vol.2 , no.2 , pp.49-60 , 2016
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Alam, Md Jahangir : Influence of Play-based Learning in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan,
Asia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education (impact factor:0.34) , vol.16 , no.2 The Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association , pp.203-229 , 2022
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Alam, Md Jahangir "Skill(s) Development Pathways, Challenges, and Strategies to Approach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan."
International eConference on Japanology in New Era
Dhaka: Department of Japanese Studies, 2021
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Alam, M. J., Kexin, W. and Nelson, M. "Who Owns our Waters? Innovative Finance and Public Awareness on Water Conservation, Utilization and Production in Dhaka, Bangladesh."
Youth Innovation Competition on Global Governance (YICGG)
, pp. July 14-18. Jakarta, Indonesia: Fudan University and UNDP China, 2019
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Md Jahangir Alam "Parental Aspiration for School Choice and Enrollment in Early Childhood Education (ECE): The Case of Bangladesh."
The Japan Society for International Development (JASID) 20th Spring Conference
Rikuzentakata, Iwate, Japan: The Japan Society for International Development (JASID), 2019
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Md Jahangir Alam "Parental Aspiration for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Bangladesh."
63rd Annual Conference of The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)
San Francisco, USA.: The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), 2019
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Md Jahangir Alam "The Role of Parental Aspiration in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Enrollment: A Case Study of Bangladesh.."
The 2019 Joint International Conference of Japan Society for International Development (JASID) & Japan Association for Human Security Studies (JAHSS)
Tokyo: JASID, 2019
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Md Jahangir Alam "Drawbacks of Parental Aspiration for Enrollment in Early Childhood Education (ECE): A Case Study of Rajshashi, Bangladesh."
International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Annual Conference
, pp. November 14-15,. Tokyo: Waseda University, Japan, 2019
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Md Jahangir Alam "Aspiration of School Choice and Enrollment for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Rural Bangladesh."
The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)
, pp. April 15, 2019 (Poster). San Francisco, USA: The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), 2019
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Md Jahangir Alam "Parental Aspiration for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Bangladesh."
The Japan Society for International Development (JASID), 29th Annual Conference
University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba Campus, Japan: The Japan Society for International Development (JASID), 2018
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Md Jahangir Alam "Parental Aspiration for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Bangladesh."
International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Annual Conference
, pp. November 16-17. Kobe, Japan: GSICS, Kobe University, 2018
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Md Jahangir Alam "Socio-Economic Motivation for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Bangladesh."
The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)
, pp. March 25-29, 2018,. Mexico City, Mexico: The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), 2018
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| 11 |
Md Jahangir Alam "Financing for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in Bangladesh."
The Japan Society for International Development (JASID) 18th Spring Conference
, pp. June 03. Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan: The Japan Society for International Development (JASID), 2017
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| 12 |
Md Jahangir Alam "Financing for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in Bangladesh."
The 19th Africa Educational Research Forum
, pp. April 14-15. Osaka University, Suita Campus, Japan: Africa Educational Research Forum (AERF), 2017
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| 13 |
Md Jahangir Alam "Budget for quality education in Bangladesh: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."
The 17th International Conference on Education and Research (ICER)
, pp. October 12-14. Seoul National University, Republic of Korea.: International Conference on Education and Research (ICER), 2016
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Md Jahangir Alam "Role of Media and Governance for Bridging Socio-Political Barriers: Japan-Bangladesh perspective."
International Conference on Governance and Innovation
, pp. 19-20 December. Comilla, Bangladesh.: International Conference on Governance and Innovation, 2015
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| 15 |
Md Jahangir Alam "Modernization and Social Change: a comparative analysis between Japan and Bangladesh."
The Japan Foundation - Japanese Language Institute
Kansai, Osaka, Japan: 2009
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| 16 |
Md Jahangir Alam "Major identifies gaps of volunteerism in Bangladesh."
Disaster Response Facility Project, UNDP Bangladesh and United Nations Volunteer program
, pp. May 12. Sylhet, Bangladesh: United Nations Volunteer (UNV), 2009
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Md Jahangir Alam "Job satisfaction of the South Asian people: especially on Japan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Srilanka and Pakistan."
The Japan Foundation-Japanese Language Institute
Kansai, Osaka, Japan.: 2008
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| 18 |
Alam, Md Jahangir; Ogawa, Keiichi "Post-Covid Skills Development and Graduates Employability in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan."
International Conference on Post-COVID Japan: Economy, Politics, Society, Culture and Literature
Dhaka: Department of Japanese Studies, 2022
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Asia’s Top Researchers in Transforming Education for Al | 2026 | Indonesia | Asia’s Top Researchers in Transforming Education for All by the Asia Institute of Education for All, February 10, 2026 |
| National | Dhaka University Research Excellence Recognition Award 2025 | 2025 | Bangladesh | Dhaka University Research Excellence Recognition Award 2025 (Research papers were published in high-impact journals between January and December 2024) |
| International | Emerald Literati Awards 2025 | 2025 | United Kingdom | Emerald Literati Awards 2025, Emerald Publishing. December 11, 2025 |
| International | Japanese Government Scholarship MEXT Scholarship 2020 | 2020 | Japan | Research Fellow ( April-August, 2020) |
| International | Under-Represented Racial, Ethnic, and Ability Group (UREAG) Award | 2019 | United States | For outstanding research contribution in the field of education by UREG, CIES |
| International | International Travel Award (ITA) | 2019 | United States | Award for Distinguished Service in Educational Reform by the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) |
| International | RYOSO Award | 2019 | Japan | For outstanding research contribution in the field of education by RYOSO Alumni Associations |
| International | Japanese Government Scholarship MEXT Scholarship 2017 | 2017 | Japan | Doctoral Student (Apr. 2017- Mar. 2020). |
| International | Japanese Government Scholarship MEXT Scholarship 2016 | 2016 | Japan | Research Student (Apr. 2016- Mar. 2017). |
Name & designation
Dr. Md Jahangir Alam
Professor & Chairman
Department
Department of Japanese Studies Faculty of Social Sciences
Email
mjalam.jsc@du.ac.bd
Phone
+8801716605128