Associate Professor
Dr. Dilruba Sharmin
Department of Japanese Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
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Dr. Dilruba Sharmin is an Associate Professor of the Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka. Dr. Dilruba Sharmin’s research has considered the role of scientist which inspired her to introduce disciplines of social science and Humanities as history, archaeology, anthropology, art history, world civilization, Museology and many others. She has completed her Masters and PhD in Cultural Heritage from ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Art History | Kyoto University of Art and Design | Japan | 2012 |
| Masters | Conservation Science | Kyoto University of Art and Design | Japan | 2009 |
| M.Phil. | Archaeology | Jahangirnagar University | Bangladesh | 2002 |
| Masters | Archaeology | Jahangirnagar University | Bangladesh | 1999 |
| Bachelor | Archaeology | Jahangirnagar University | Bangladesh | 1997 |
| H.S.C | Science | Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1991 |
| S.S.C | Science | Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1989 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant House Tutor, | Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Feb 2019 | Present |
| Assistant House Tutor, | Bongomata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall, University of Dhaka. | Dhaka | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 |
| Assistant Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Apr 2017 | Present |
| Lecturer, Department of Japanese Studies, | University of Dhaka. | Dhaka | Feb 2015 | Mar 2017 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Conservation | ||
| Archaeology | ||
| Intangible Cultural Heritage | ||
| Japanese Art History |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Museum Service Quality Measurement for Sustainable Tourism: An Empirical Study | Project Director | Current Year | |||
| Masters | Emerging Popularity of Anime conventions in Bangladesh and Worldwide: an embodiment of Japanese socio-cultural influence expansion through mange, anime and Web fours | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Syeda Farzana | Animation, Manga and Web fours of Japan |
2018 | |
| Masters | The Key distinctions between the Buddhist Architecture in Japan and Bangladesh: The Transition of thoughts from the South-East to the Far-East of Asia. | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Syed Abdul Halim | Buddhist Architecture |
2018 | |
| Masters | Education System in Japan | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Ismat Ara Malik | 2018 | ||
| Masters | Representation of Japanese Artifacts in Non-Japanese Movies: A Comparative Analysis | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Fouzia Reza | Archaeology |
2018 | |
| Masters | A study on Primary Education system: Focus on Bangladesh and Japan Social Perspectives | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Md. Shamim Hossain Patwary | Primary Education System |
2017 | |
| Masters | Film of Nagisa Oshima: A Legendary Japanese Director Who Loved Bangladesh | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Nabeel Al Jahan | Film and Film-makers |
2017 | |
| Masters | The Shadow Education: Private Tutoring and its Implication | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Mohammed Mahamodul Alam | Education |
2017 | |
| Masters | Geographic Location or Environmental Condition Pre-condition for development of a nation in the light of Japan and Bangladesh | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Md. Shariar Adnan | Environmental issues for national Building |
2017 | |
| Masters | Comparative study of cultural policy in Japan-Bangladesh: negotiating Present condition of ‘Noh & Kabuki’ and ‘Jatra’ | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Md. Rifat Amin | Comparative study of Bangladeshi and Japanese Folk Art |
2017 | |
| Masters | Japanese Culture, norms & values | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Rajwana Sultana | Culture |
2017 | |
| Masters | Old Age Home: Japanese and Bangladesh Perspective | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Sharifa Khanam | Society, Family and Modernity |
2015 | |
| Masters | Development and Future of handicraft businesses in Bangladesh | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Md. Tanvir Reza Shanto | Handicraft Business |
2015 | |
| Masters | A close view on Archaeological research and Excavation of Wari Bateswar | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Mohammad Salman Mehedi | Archaeology |
2015 | |
| Masters | Cultural Heritage of Bikrampur | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Md. Jasim Uddin | Cultural Heritage |
2015 | |
| Masters | Fort Architecture of Historic Bangladesh: Special Concern on Lalbag Fort, Dhaka | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | SM. Bayazid Mahamud | Architecture |
2015 | |
| Masters | Archaeological sites in old Dhaka and their Present physiognomy | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Md. Rezaul Karim | Archaeology |
2015 | |
| Masters | Initiative to Promote the value of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Bangladesh in Global Perspective | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Kazi Nasrin Siddiqa | Intangible Cultural Heritage |
2015 | |
| Masters | Bangladesh National Museum Contribution on Archaeological Research and Further Enhancement | Dr. Dilruba Sharmin | Pradip Kumar Bishawas | Museum Exhibition |
2015 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Health Provision and living condition of Women and Children in the Potter’s villages of Bangladesh | Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Research Grant 2023 | Bangladesh Asiatic Society | 01-12-2024 | 30-11-2024 | |
| Availability and Accessibility of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights for Transgenders of Bangladesh | UGC research Grant 2024 | UGC | 01-10-2024 | 30-09-2025 | |
| SDGs for Indigenous People: Exploring the Effectiveness of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts | UGC Research Grant | UGC | 01-07-2023 | 01-06-2023 | |
| Museum quality measurement | UGC Research Grant (2021-2022), University of Dhaka, Topic: Museum Service Quality Measurement for Sustainable Tourism: An Empirical Study | UGC | 10-05-2023 | 30-06-2024 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itihas Academy Dhaka. Padda Mohal, 5/7 Gojnovi Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207 | Life time | 2018 | Life Time |
| 2 | Japanese Universities Alumni Association Bangladesh (JUAAB), 28 Indira Road, Dhaka-1215. | Lifetime | 2019 | Life Time |
| 3 | Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, 5, Old Secretariat Road, Nimtali, Ramna, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. | General Member | 2018 | Life Time |
| 4 | AAS (Association for Asian Studies, Inc.) 825 Victors Way, Suite 310 Ann Arbor, MI USA 48108, Phone: 734-665-2490 Fax: 734-6653801 | General Member, | 2016 | Life Time |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Dilruba Sharmin
Japanese Architecture: paleolithic era to modern age.
Dhaka: Novel Publishing House, 2021 .
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| 2 |
Dilruba Sharmin
Bangladesher Protnobostu: Prachin Jugh, (Archaeological Remains of Ancient Bangladesh),.
Dhaka: Somoy Prakashon, 2005 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Araf Mashrafa JAHAN and Dilruba SHARMIN "BRANDED YET UNSEEN: THE LIMITED INFLUENCE OF JAPANESE APPAREL IN BANGLADESH’S FASHION MARKET."
CULTURE, AI AND COMMERCE IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY. Halic Publishing House İstanbul, Türkiye, 2025 7-37 .
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| 2 |
Dilruba Sharmin "Cultural Transmission by Cross Border Marriages: Challenges and Accomplishment."
New Dimensions of Japanese Studies in India and South Asia. Dinamani New Delhi: Northern Book Centre, 2025 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Dilruba Sharmin and Md Sakibul Islam Sakib : Cool Japan Strategy: Focus on Cultural Impact and Economic Opportunities in Bangladesh.,
Social Science Review [The Dhaka University Studies, Part-D]. , vol.Vol. 43, , no.No.1, , pp.227-245 , 2026
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| 2 |
Araf Mashrafa JAHAN and Dilruba SHARMIN : Kami Worship in a Globalized World: Challenges and Adaptations of Shintō Practices,
Journal of Japanese Studies , vol.4 , pp.91-109 , 2025
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| 3 |
Dilruba Sharmin : Tourism Development in Puthia Temple Complex Site of Bangladesh: A search for potentiality,
Journal of Sociology 1813-2871 , 2025
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| 4 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Shiblee Noman and Araf Mashrafa Jahan : Sociocultural Challenges of Japanese Workers in Bangladesh: A Case Study on the Dhaka Metro Mass Rapid Transit System.,
Perspectives in Social Science. Centre for Advanced Research in Social Sciences (CARSS), , vol.Volume- 18, , 2025
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| 5 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Md. Saifullah, Mahbubul Newaz Farsim and Sahadat Hossain : Cross-cultural and psychological adjustment experiences of Bangladeshi students in Japan: a qualitative investigation.,
Current Psychology, , vol.Volume 44, Springer Journals , pp.pages 7168–7180, (2025) , 2025
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| 6 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Mehedi Hasan and Md. Jahangir Alam : The role of higher education for sustainable employment in Bangladesh,
Discover Sustainability , 2024
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| 7 |
Dilruba Sharmin and Efrat Shafin : Conservation of Traditional Pottery Art as Geographical Indications (GIs): A Case Study of Bijaypur Pottery Village of Cumilla in Bangladesh,
Perspectives in Social Science. Centre for Advanced Research in Social Sciences (CARSS) , vol.18 Centre for Advanced Research in Social Sciences (CARSS) , pp.117-142 , 2024
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| 8 |
Dilruba Sharmin and Farina Haque : Service Quality of Museums for Sustainable Tourism: An Empirical Study of Museums in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Museums in Bangladesh,
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Humanities, , vol.69(2), Bangladesh Asiatic Society , pp.259-280. , 2024
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| 9 |
Dilruba Sharmin and UMEYA Kiyoshi : Covid-19 and Its Impact on Bangladeshi Students in Japan,
Department of Japanese Studies Vol.2, December 2023, pp. 59-85 , vol.Vol.2, December 2023, , pp.pp. 59-85 , 2023
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| 10 |
Md. Jahangir Alam and Dilruba Sharmin : Skills Development for Graduate Employability in Bangladesh: Japanese Language in TVET Program,
Journal of Technical Education and Training, , vol.15 , no.2 Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia Publisher’s Office , pp.72-91 , 2023
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| 11 |
Dilruba Sharmin : Scientific Analysis on the Manufacturing Technique of Early Historic Pottery of Bangladesh: Application of Experimental Archaeology,
International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) , vol.5 , no.1 , 2023
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| 12 |
Dilruba Sharmin and Umeya Kiyoshi : Covid-19 and Its Impact on Bangladeshi Students in Japan,
Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity (JJSEM) , vol.1 , no.1 Department of Japanese Studies , pp.59-85 , 2022
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| 13 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Saifullah Akon and Fouzia Reza : Are the Rohingyas George Floyds of Asia? – Challenges of Practicing Culture as a Persecuted Ethnicity,
Social Science Review, , vol.39 , no.1 , pp.75-90 , 2022
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| 14 |
Dilruba Sharmin and Effrat Shafin : Conservation of Traditional Pottery Art as Geographical Indications (GIs): A Case Study of Bijaypur Pottery Village of Cumilla in Bangladesh. Perspectives in Social Science.,
Centre for Advanced Research in Social Sciences (CARSS), , vol.18 Perspectives in Social Science. Centre for Advanced Research in Social Sciences (CARSS), , pp.117-142 , 2022
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| 15 |
Dilruba Sharmin : Takaukibori’ Technique in Makuzu Kōzan’s Ceramic Art: Transformation of Traditional Japanese Aesthetics of Meiji Era.,
Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity (JJSEM), , vol.1 , no.1 , 2022
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| 16 |
Dilruba Sharmin : The Growing Influence of Japanese Pop Culture on the Young Consumers of Bangladesh,
Journal of the School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University Northern Book Centre, New Delhi , 2021
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| 17 |
Dilruba Sharmin : ‘Technological Interpretation of Traditional Ceramic Materials: Based on thin-section petrography’,
International Journal of Conservation Science , vol.vol. 11 , no.Issue 2, , pp.539-556 , 2020
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| 18 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Syed Abdul Halim : An Approach to the Functional Interpretation of Contemporary Bangladeshi Museums,
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Humanities) , vol.64 , no.1 , pp.1-41 , 2019
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| 19 |
Dilruba Sharmin : ‘Adversity of the Traditional Pottery Industry of Bangladesh: some approaches for possible solution’,
PRATNATTATA, Journal of Archaeology Department , vol.25 , no.Silver Jubilee Issue , pp.183-194 , 2019
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| 20 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Tetsuo Miyakoshi, Fumio Okada, : ‘Identification of Lacquer Coated Pottery in the Bangladesh Context’,
The International Centre for Study of Bengal Art (ICSBA), Journal of Bengal Art, , Dhaka, Bangladesh, , vol.Vol.20, , 2015
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| 21 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Takayuki Honda, Fumio Okada : Surface Coating Technique of the Northern Black Polished Ware by Microscopic Analysis,
Ancient Asia, Journal of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA), Ubiquity press, India, , vol.Vol.3, , 2012
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| 22 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Takayuki Honda, Fumio Okada, : ‘ The Black Surface Coating of Ancient Pottery Excavated from Wari-Bateshwar and Mahasthan, Bangladesh’,
The Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) (Humanities group), , vol.Vol. 57, No.1 , no.(June issue), , 2012
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| 23 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Dr. Fumio Okada : Contribution of the Polished Thin-section Method for Investigate the Surface Coating Technology of Archaeological Pottery’,
Journal of Bengal Art, The International Centre for Study of Bengal Art (ICSBA), , vol.Vol.17 , Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2012.
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| 24 |
Dilruba Sharmin, Fumio Okada, : ‘Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Excavated Wooden Artifacts of Japan’,,
Global Journal of Quantitative Science , vol.Vol. 1. , no.No.3. , pp.Pp 9-15. , September 2014 Issue
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Shishir Reza, Dr. Dilruba Sharmin : ‘A Comparative Study on the Environmental Management Strategies in Japan and Bangladesh,
Social Science Review, The Dhaka University Studies, Part-D , vol.Volume-33 , pp.pg-133-199. , Number-2, December 2016,
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| 26 |
Akon, M. S., & Sharmin, D. : Prospects and Challenges in Developing Japanese Studies’ Program in Bangladesh: Lessons from the University of Dhaka,
The International Journal of East Asian Studies , no.10(2) WILAYAH , pp.44-57 , 2021
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Dr. Dilruba Sharmin "Technological Interpretation of Archaeological Materials: Based on thin-section petrography learned from Japan."
31st Annual Conference of Japanese Association for South Asian Studies (JASAS)
Kanazawa, Japan: 2018
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| 2 |
Dr. Dilruba Sharmin "Clay Pots, Culture and Heritage "; Paper Title: “Uncover the Technique of Traditional Pottery Making: by using Japanese Method."
Asia in Motion: Geographies and Genealogies, AAS-in-Asia Conference, 2018 New Delhi
New Delhi, India: 2018
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Dr. Dilruba Sharmin "Intangible cultural heritage: living memorial of Bangladeshi people."
10th International Convention of Asia Scholars, Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Center, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand: 2017
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Dr. Dilruba Sharmin "Pottery Making Technique of Ancient Bangladesh and Comparative discussion with other Asian Countries."
Symposium of Tohoku University
Tohoku, Japan,: 2011
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Japan Foundation Fellowship | 2025 | Japan | |
| International | MONBUKAGAKUSHO | 2005 | Japan |
Name & designation
Dr. Dilruba Sharmin
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Japanese Studies Faculty of Social Sciences
Email
dsharmin.jsc@du.ac.bd
Phone
Department of Japanese Studies