Short Biography:
Dr. M. Rezaul Islam is currently a Professor in the Department of Public Health and Director of the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the University of Dhaka. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences (Development Policies) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Nottingham, England, ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Social Sciences | University of Nottingham | United Kingdom | 2009 |
| Masters | Social Work | University of Nottingham | United Kingdom | 2005 |
| Masters | Social Welfare | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1995 |
| Bachelor | Social Welfare | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Department of Public Health, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 07, Aug 2025 | Currently Working |
| Director | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 22, Sep 2024 | Currently Working |
| Academic Research Fellow | Centre for Family and Child Studies, Research Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Sharjah | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 01, Aug 2022 | 31-01-2024 |
| Senior Research Fellow | BRAC University of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 23, Feb 2022 | 28-02-2023 |
| Senior Research Associate | Department of Social Work, University of Johannesburg | Johannesburg, South Africa | 01, Jan 2018 | 31-12-2022 |
| International Academic Adviser | University of Malaya | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 03, Dec 2016 | 02-11-2022 |
| Visiting Senior Lecturer | University of Malaya | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 03, Dec 2012 | 02-06-2016 |
| Professor | Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 01, Dec 2012 | 06-08-2025 |
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 17, May 2007 | 02-12-2016 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 13, Apr 2001 | 16-06-2007 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 08, Apr 1997 | 12-04-2001 |
| Lecturer | Department of Social Work, Shahajalal University of Science & Technology | Sylhet, Bangladesh | 08, Apr 1996 | 08-10-1997 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health. Health and Wellbeing. Climate Change and Disasters | My broader research interest focuses on public health, health and inequality, health and wellbeing, health vulnerability due to climate change and disasters. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Negotiating Gender Norms and Relationship at Workplace: A Study of Female Garment Workers in Bangladesh | Dr M. Rezaul Islam | Dr. Shanti A/P Thambiah | Shamoli Shil | Gender Studies |
2024 |
| Ph.D. | Trend of Tidal Inundation in Bangladesh: Livelihood Impacts and Coping Strategies | Dr M. Rezaul Islam | Dr. Firuza Begham Binti Mustafa | Taj Sultana | Climate change and disasters |
2024 |
| Ph.D. | Community empowerment initiative of Faith-based NGOs: A case study of Bangladesh | Dr M. Rezaul Islam | Dr. Haris Abd Wahab | Shofiqur Rahman Chowdhury | Community Development |
2020 |
| Ph.D. | Economic and social well-being of the Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia | Dr M. Rezaul Islam | Dr. Thirunaukarasu Subramaniam | Mohsin Reza | International Labour Migration |
2020 |
| Ph.D. | The Prevalence of Smartphone Usage and Addiction and Its impacts on Social Capital among the University Students of Bangladesh | Dr M. Rezaul Islam | Dr. Hamedi M. Adnan | Ashek Mahmud | Media Studies |
2020 |
| Ph.D. | Local level participation in the recovery planning for the climate change and disaster affected people in Bangladesh | Dr M. Rezaul Islam | Dr. Haris Abd Wahab | Md Emadul Islam | Community Development |
2020 |
| Ph.D. | Lives and Livelihoods of International Returning Migrant Workers in Bangladesh | M. Rezaul Islam | Mst. Munira Sultana | Current Year |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change and Disasters | Environment and Disaster Management Education in Secondary School Curriculum’ funded by Ministry of Education, Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh | Ministry of Education | 01-09-2018 | 31-07-2019 | |
| Climate Change and Disasters | Poverty and inequality in Bangladesh: Regional disparity in terms of income, land ownership, education and social opportunities in particular reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | Ministry of Education | 01-07-2017 | ||
| Globalization | Revisiting development in developing countries: Comparative study between Southeast Asia and Latin America, Sub-programme 3. Impacts of globalization on local identity: Comparative study between Southeast Asia and Latin America | University of Malaya | 01-06-2015 | 31-07-2016 | |
| Social Work | Policy and social assessment for disabled community in a multi-culture society – Malaysia. Sub-Program 2: Rights and Advocacy | University of Malaya | 01-05-2013 | 31-07-2015 | |
| Corruption | Initiatives to alleviate corruption in government, business, and civil society in Bangladesh | USAID | 01-09-2012 | 31-10-2012 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 1 | CDJ Thinkery 2019 |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| Book | |
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| 1 |
M. Rezaul Islam
Social Science Philosophy for Social Research.
London & New York: Peter Lang, 2025 .
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| 2 |
M. Rezaul Islam, Adi Fahrudin and M. Kana
Social work in Asia: Education, practice, service and research.
New York: Springer, 2025 .
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| 3 |
M. Rezaul Islam
Community Development and Organization: A Practical Guide.
Dhaka: Pathak Shamabesh, 2025 .
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| 4 |
O. F. V. Feigenblatt and M. Rezaul Islam
Ethics in Social Science Research: Current Insights and Practical Strategies.
Singapore: Springer, 2024 .
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| 5 |
M. Rezaul Islam
Mastering Data Collection Tools and Instruments: A Simplified Guide.
New York & London: Peter Lang, 2024 .
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| 6 |
S. M. Sajid, Rakendra Baikady, M Rezaul Islam and J. Przeperski
The Oxford Handbook of the Power, Politics and Social Work.
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2024 .
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| 7 |
M. Rezaul Islam
Writing a Winning Research Proposal: Your Path to Success.
Lausanne, Switzerland: Peter Lang, 2024 .
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| 8 |
M. Rezaul Islam
Understanding Children’s Perspectives in Social Research.
London: Wiley, 2024 .
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| 9 |
M Rezaul Islam
Family Planning and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh: Empowering Marginalized Communities in Asian Contexts.
London: Emerald Group Publishing, 2024 .
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| 10 |
Ifzal Ahmad and M. Rezaul Islam
Building Strong Communities: Ethical Approaches to Inclusive Development.
London: Emerald Group Publishing, 2024 .
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| 11 |
M. Rezaul Islam
Fieldwork in Social Work: A Practical Guide.
New York: Springer, 2024 .
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| 12 |
Patsy Kraeger, M. Rezaul Islam and Phillips Rhonda
Social (In)Equality, Community Well-being and Quality of Life.
Cheltenham and Camberley, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024 .
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| 13 |
M Rezaul Islam
Disaster, displacement, and resilience livelihoods: Perspectives from South Asia.
London: Emerald Group Publishing, 2023 .
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| 14 |
M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan and Rajendra Baikady
Principles of Social Research Methodology.
Singapore: Springer, 2022 .
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| 15 |
Rajendra Baikady, Varosh Nadesan, J. Przeperski, M Rezaul Islam, S. M. Sajid and G. Jianguo
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change.
London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022 .
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| 16 |
Rajendra Baikady, Sajid S. M, Varoshini Nadesan and M Rezaul Islam
The Routledge Handbook of Field Work Education in the Global South.
London: Routledge, 2022 .
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| 17 |
Kazi Abusaleh, M Rezaul Islam and Md Nurul Islam
Globalization and change of urban culture in Dhaka City.
London: Taylor & Francis, Routledge, 2022 .
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| 18 |
Rajendra Baikady,, S M sajid, V Nadesan and M Rezaul Islam
The Routledge Handbook of Field Work Education in Social Work.
London: Routledge, 2022 .
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| 19 |
M Rezaul Islam, Santosh Kumar Behera and Lamhot Naibaho
Handbook of Research on Asian Perspectives of the Educational Impact of COVID-19.
Pennsylvania, USA: IGI Global, 2022 .
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| 20 |
Rajendra Baikady, J. Gal, S, M. Sajid, J. Przeperski, Varosh Nadsean, M. Rezaul Islam and G. Jianguo
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems.
London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2021 .
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| 21 |
M Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Abd Wahab and Mashitah Hamidi
Field Guide for Research in Community Settings: Tools, Methods, Challenges and Strategies.
Cheltenham and Camberley, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021 .
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| 22 |
M Rezaul Islam
Social Research Methodology and New Techniques in Analysis, Interpretation and Writing.
USA: IGI Global, 2019 .
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| 23 |
M. Rezaul Islam
NGOs, Social Capital and Community Empowerment in Bangladesh.
London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016 .
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| 24 |
M. Rezaul Islam and Cathleen Jo Faruque
Qualitative research: Tools and techniques.
USA: Farwood Publisher, 2016 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
M Rezaul Islam "Research Ethics in Social Science: An Overview."
Ethics in Social Science Research: Current Insights and Practical Strategies.. O. F. V. Feigenblatt and M Rezaul Islam Springer, 2024 .
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| 2 |
M Rezaul Islam and Kazi Abusaleh "Research Ethics in Social Work."
Ethics in Social Science Research: Current Insights and Practical Strategies. O. F. V. Feigenblatt and M. Rezaul Islam Springer, 2024 .
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| 3 |
M Rezaul Islam "Ethics in Social Science Research: Challenges and Future Directions."
Ethics in Social Science Research: Current Insights and Practical Strategies. O. F. V. Feigenblatt and M. Rezaul Islam Springer, 2024 .
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| 4 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Social Inequality and Sustainable Development Goals: Rural-Urban Disparity in Bangladesh."
Social (In)Equality, Community Well-being and Quality of Life. Patsy Krager, M. Rezaul Islam & Rhonda Phillips London: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024 .
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| 5 |
Patsy Kraeger, M. Rezaul Islam and Rhonda Phillips "Introduction and overview of social (in)equality, community well-being and quality of life."
Social (In)equality, Community Well-being and Quality of Life. Patsy Kraeger, M. Rezaul Islam, & Rhonda Phillips UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024 2-10 .
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| 6 |
Abu Elias Sarker and M. Rezaul Islam "An Analysis of Digital Transformation in Public Organizations:The Case of the United Arab Emirates.."
Open Government and Freedom of Information Policy and Practice in Asia and the Middle East.. Habib Zafarullah & Noore Alam Siddiquee Palgrave Macmillan & Springer, 2023 .
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| 7 |
M. Rezaul Islam and W. L. Filho "An Assessment of Population Displacement and Resilience Livelihood Options among River Erosion-Affected People in Bangladesh."
Disaster, displacement and resilience livelihoods: Perspectives from Asia. M. Rezaul Islam London: Emeralds Publishing, 2023 99-119 .
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| 8 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Community resilience initiatives among the river erosion affected people in Bangladesh."
Disaster, displacement and resilience livelihoods: Perspectives from Asia. M. Rezaul Islam London: Emeralds Publishing, 2023 121-141 .
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| 9 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Conclusions: Disaster, Displacement and Resilient Livelihoods in South Asia."
Disaster, displacement and resilience livelihoods: Perspectives from Asia. M. Rezaul Islam London: Emeralds Publishing, 2023 193-197 .
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| 10 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Economic inequality in Bangladesh: Disparity between urban and rural areas."
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems. Rajendra Baikady, S.M Sajid, Jaroslaw Przeperski, Varoshini Nadesan, M. Rezaul Islam, & Jianguo Gao Palgrave Macmillan, 2023 .
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| 11 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Introduction: Disaster, Displacement and Resilient Livelihoods in South Asia."
Disaster, displacement and resilience livelihoods: Perspectives from Asia. M. Rezaul Islam London: Emeralds Publishing, 2023 1-15 .
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| 12 |
Ashek Mahmud and M. Rezaul Islam "Smartphone in Social Capital to Youths: Changes Lives and Life Styles."
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change. Rajendra Baikady, V. Nadesan, J. Przeperski, M. Rezaul Islam, S. M. Sajid & G. Jianguo Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, 2022 .
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Rajendra Baikady, Varoshini Nadesan, S.M. Sajid and M. Rezaul Islam "Conclusion: Technological Advancement and Changing Landscape of Social Work Practice–Challenges Ahead of Next-generation Practitioners."
The Routledge Handbook of Field Work Education in Social Work. Rajendra Baikady, Varoshini Nadesan, S.M. Sajid, & M. Rezaul Islam Routledge, 2022 564-568 .
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| 14 |
Rajendra Baikady, Varoshini Nadesan, S.M. Sajid and M. Rezaul Islam "Introduction: New Directions to Field Work Education in Social Work: A Global South Perspective.."
The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Field Education in the Global South. Rajendra Baikady, Varoshini Nadesan, S.M. Sajid, & M. Rezaul Islam Routledge, 2022 1-10 .
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| 15 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Inquiry: A Fundamental Concept for Scientific Investigation."
Principles of Social Research Methodology. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, & Rajendra Baikady Singapore: Springer, 2022 3-14 .
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M. Rezaul Islam "Participatory Research."
Principles of Social Research Methodology. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, & Rajendra Baikady Singapore: Springer, 2022 291-311 .
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| 17 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Preparation and Development of Data Collection Instruments for Social Research."
Principles of Social Research Methodology. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan & Rajendra Baikady Singapore: Springer, 2022 449-461 .
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| 18 |
Rajendra Baikady, Varoshini Nadesan, S.M. Sajid and M. Rezaul Islam "Introduction: Signature Pedagogy–A Practice Laboratory of Social Work Education.."
The Routledge Handbook of Field Work Education in Social Work. Rajendra Baikady, Varoshini Nadesan, S.M. Sajid, & M. Rezaul Islam Routledge, 2022 1-10 .
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| 19 |
Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, Abraham Kuot and M. Rezaul Islam "Towards family-focused geriatric care for rural older adults in low and lower-middle-income countries: An overview on major constructs, dimensions and factors."
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems. Rajendra Baikady, S.M Sajid, Jaroslaw Przeperski, Varoshini Nadesan, M. Rezaul Islam, & Jianguo Gao Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, 2021 .
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| 20 |
M Rezaul Islam "Drivers of vulnerability and its socio-economic consequences: An example of river erosion affected people in Bangladesh."
Vulnerability and resilience in the global south: Human adaptations for sustainable futures.. G. M. Monirul Alam, Michael O. Erdiaw-Kwasie, Gustavo J Nagy, and Walter Leal Filho Netherlands: Springer, 2021 297-326 .
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| 21 |
M Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Abd Wahab and Mashitah Hamidi "Introduction to the Field guide for research in community settings: tools, methods, challenges and strategies."
Field Guide for Research in Community Settings. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Binti Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Bin Abd Wahab & Mashitah Hamidi Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2021 1-10 .
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| 22 |
Ashek Mahmud, M. Rezaul Islam and Hamedi M. Adnan "Data collection on ‘smartphone addiction and social capital effects’ among the university students of Bangladesh: challenges and strategies for the way out."
Field Guide for Research in Community Settings. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Binti Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Bin Abd Wahab & Mashitah Hamidi Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2021 110-122 .
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| 23 |
Shofiqur Rahman Chowdhury, M. Rezaul Islam and Haris Abd Wahab "Gaining access to research participants for data collection in doctoral studies: evidence from a rural area of Bangladesh."
Field Guide for Research in Community Settings. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Binti Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Bin Abd Wahab & Mashitah Hamidi Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2021 85-100 .
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| 24 |
Taj Sultana, Firuza Begham Binti Mustafa, Jillian Ooi Lean Sim and M Rezaul Islam "Research with coastal people in Bangladesh: challenges and way forward."
Field Guide for Research in Community Settings. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Binti Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Bin Abd Wahab & Mashitah Hamidi Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2021 167-177 .
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| 25 |
Munira Jahan Sumi, M. Rezaul Islam and Ramy Bulan "Data collection from the Santal community: a journey towards an unknown world in ascertaining the nexus between reality and dream."
Field Guide for Research in Community Settings. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Binti Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Bin Abd Wahab & Mashitah Hamidi Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2021 178-183 .
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| 26 |
Bushra Zaman, M Rezaul Islam and Rosila Bee Mohd Hussain "Fieldwork experience: challenges and managing risks as a female researcher."
Hardback Field Guide for Research in Community Settings. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Binti Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Bin Abd Wahab & Mashitah Hamidi Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2021 201-210 .
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| 27 |
Tahmina Islam, M. Rezaul Islam and Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah "Data collection on acid attack survivor women: a PhD researcher’s experience from Bangladesh."
Field Guide for Research in Community Settings. M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Siti Hajar Binti Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Bin Abd Wahab & Mashitah Hamidi Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2021 211-220 .
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| 28 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Methods and framework of participatory action research for community development in Bangladesh."
Research Handbook on Community Development. R. Phillips, E. Revan & P. Kraeger (Eds.). London: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020 224-243 .
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| 29 |
M Rezaul Islam "Alternative care of children in Bangladesh: Challenges and Interventions."
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Work Education. Sajid, S.M., Baikady, R., Sheng Li, C., Sakaguchi, H. Singapore: Palgrave Macmilan, 2020 1001-1019 .
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| 30 |
M. Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Adi Fahrudin, Md. Rabiul Islam and A. K. M. Monirul Islam "Poverty and Social Inequality: Bangladesh Experience."
Building Sustainable Communities Civil Society Response in South Asia. Md. Nurul MomenRajendra BaikadyCheng Sheng LiM. Basavaraj Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan, 2020 425-451 .
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M. Rezaul Islam, Haris Abd. Wahab, C. F. Burmester and Shofiqur Rahman Chowdhury "Cultural Globalization: A critical analysis of Identity Crises in the developing economies."
Globalization and Development: Economic and Socio-Cultural Perspectives from Emerging Markets. Nezameddin Faghih Switzerland: Springer, 2019 369-385 .
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| 32 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Designing PhD research proposal in qualitative research."
Social Research Methodology and New Techniques in Analysis. M. Rezaul Islam USA: IGI Global, 2019 23-35 .
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M Rezaul Islam "Indigenous knowledge and Globalization in Bangladesh: NGOs' Capacity for Social Capital and Community Development."
Social Research Methodology and New Techniques in Analysis, Interpretation, and Writing. M Rezaul Islam USA: IGI Global, 2019 49-74 .
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| 34 |
M. Rezaul Islam "Child abuse among the child domestic workers in Bangladesh."
Global Ideologies Surrounding Children's Rights and Social Justice. Icarbord Tshabangu United Kingdom: IGI Global, 2017 1-21 .
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| 35 |
M. Rezaul Islam and Cathleen Faruque "Features of qualitative research."
Qualitative research: Tools and techniques. M. Rezaul Islam & Cathleen Faruque USA: Farwood Publisher, 2016 .
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M. Rezaul Islam "How to write a paper for a scientific Journal?."
Qualitative research: Tools and techniques. M. Rezaul Islam & Cathleen Jo Faruque USA: Farwood Publisher, 2016 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
M. Rezaul Islam, Ahmed Hossain and Syed Aziz ur Rahman : Unearthing the Realities: A Qualitative Exploration of the Problems and Issues of Child Labor among Rohingya Minors in Bangladesh,
Child Care in Practice (impact factor:1.4) Taylor & Francis , 2025
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| 2 |
Taj Sultana, M. Rezaul Islam, Firuza Begham Mustafa and Jillian Ooi Lean Sim : Assessing the impact of tidal inundation on the livelihood vulnerabilities of the Chattogram City dwellers in Bangladesh,
Natural Hazards Springer , 2025
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Faruq Hossain, M. Rezaul Islam and Shahaduz Zaman : Exploring the Digital Financial Service in Bangladesh: Unraveling the Dynamics of Trust, Fear, and Privacy,
Annals Anthropological Practice Wiley , 2025
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M. Rezaul Islam : Child Protection in South Asia: Assessing the Current Status, Progress, and Obstacles of the Legal Framework,
SN Social Sciences , vol.5 , no.45 Springer , 2025
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Md Mohsin Reza, M Rezaul Islam and Thirunaukarasu Subramaniam : Navigating social landscapes: Exploring the social well-being of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia,
Asian and Pacific Migration Journal (impact factor:1.4) Sage , 2025
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| 6 |
Md. Robiul Islam, Abdur Rahman and M Rezaul Islam : Public Perceptions of Electronic Health Services in Bangladesh During the COVID-19 Pandemic,
Social and Health Sciences Unisa Press , pp.1-17 , 2024
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| 7 |
M. Rezaul Islam : Unplugging the threat: how internet addiction among adolescents undermines learning behavior,
SN Social Sciences , vol.4 , no.161 Springer , 2024
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| 8 |
M. Rezaul Islam : Unlocking the potential of rural informal entrepreneurship for poverty reduction in Bangladesh: A sustainable livelihoods perspective,
Local Development & Society Taylor & Francis , 2024
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| 9 |
Taj Sultana, M. Rezaul Islam, Firuza Begham Mustafa and Jillian Ooi Lean Sim : Exploring tidal inundation: temporal trends analysis and community perceptions in Chattogram City coastal area, Bangladesh,
Quality & Quantity Springer , 2024
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| 10 |
M. Rezaul Islam and Ndungi Wa Mungai : The British Council's social action project (SAP): nurturing youth leadership through community engagement,
Journal of Community Positive Practices , vol.2 , pp.3-26 , 2024
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| 11 |
Hong Shanshan and M. Rezaul Islam : Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Rural Social Work: A Community-Led Study in Ninghua, Fujian, China,
Sage Open Sage , 2024
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| 12 |
Fakir Al Gharaibeh and M. Rezaul Islam : Globalization and The Arab Family System: A Critical Analysis of Perceived Threats and Challenges,
Journal of Globalization Studies , vol.15 , no.1 , pp.77-94 , 2024
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Ellya Susilowati, Mochamad Soelton, Husmiati Yusuf, Adi Fahrudin, Kus Hanna Rahmi and M. Rezaul Islam : Transgender people in Indonesia: how do they overcome their personal adjustment toward stress?,
Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work (impact factor:1.6) Taylor & Francis , 2024
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| 14 |
Fakir Al Gharaibeh and M. Rezaul Islam : Divorce in the Families of the UAE: A Comprehensive Review of Trends, Determinants, and Consequences,
Marriage & Family Review Taylor & Francis , 2024
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| 15 |
Shofiqur Rahman Chowdhury and M. Rezaul Islam : Revitalizing community empowerment: harnessing the synergy of faith-based NGOs and Laverack’s domain approach,
Community Development Journal (impact factor:1.5) Oxford University Press , 2024
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| 16 |
Tanvir Shatil and M. Rezaul Islam : Food Security in Rural Bangladesh:
A Comparative Study of Scientific and Grassroots Perceptions,
Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development Sage , 2024
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| 17 |
Mohsin Reza, M. Rezaul Islam and Thirunaukarasu Subramaniam : Unveiling the economic odyssey: exploring the well-being of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia,
Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy Taylor & Francis , 2024
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| 18 |
M. Rezaul Islam, Ifzal Ahmad and Kanamika Kani Khan : Adapting to climate change in char land: investigating community-led initiatives in Bangladesh,
Community Development Journal Oxford University Press , 2024
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| 19 |
M. Rezaul Islam and Fakir Al Gharaibeh : Good Health and Well-Being in Asian Arab Countries: Some Critical Observations,
The International Journal of Community and Social Development Sage , 2023
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| 20 |
Ashek Mahmud and M. Rezaul Islam : Understanding the drivers of smartphone addiction among university students: a perspective from Bangladesh,
SN Social Sciences , vol.3 Springer , 2023
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| 21 |
Muria Herlina, Sukri Palutturi, Sri Putri Permata, Yusuf Husmiati, Laila Meiliyandrie Indah Wardani, Adi Fahrudin and M. Rezaul Islam : Challenges enhancing healthy lifestyle behaviors in community settings in Indonesia: the role of social literacy, religious involvement, and technology-equipped systems,
Journal of Community Positive Practices , vol.4 , pp.76-94 , 2023
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| 22 |
MoezAlIslam E. Faris, Fakir Al Gharaibeh and M. Rezaul Islam : Caffeinated energy drink consumption among Emirati adolescents is associated with a cluster of poor physical and mental health, and unhealthy dietary and lifestyle behaviors: a cross-sectional study,
Frontiers in Public Health (impact factor:5.2) , vol.11 Frontiers , 2023
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| 23 |
Tanvir Shatil, Md Kamruzzaman and M. Rezaul Islam : Economic and social inclusion of person with disability and transgender through skills development programme of BRAC: A qualitative study,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review , vol.17 , no.2 Wiley , pp.115-126 , 2023
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| 24 |
M. Rezaul Islam : Navigating the Health and Wellbeing Landscape in South Asia: Assessing Progress, Addressing Challenges, and Charting a Path Forward,
Eastern Journal of Healthcare , vol.3 , no.1 , pp.8-17 , 2023
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| 25 |
Abu Elias Sarkar, S. A. A. Tipu and M. Rezaul Islam : Uncovering the interplay between political will, public management reforms, and outcomes: a study of the United Arab Emirates,
Administratie si Management Public , vol.40 , pp.58-77 , 2023
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M. Aminul Islam and M. Rezaul Islam : Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on children's social media usage: a pragmatic analysis of excessive screen time and its effects on child development,
Journal of Community Positive Practices , vol.2 , pp.69-84 , 2023
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| 27 |
M. Rezaul Islam : Child health status in the United Arab Emirates: an in-depth exploration of current issues and challenges,
Journal of Community Positive Practice , vol.23 , no.1 , pp.36-49 , 2023
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| 28 |
M. Rezaul Islam, Fakir AL GHARAIBEH, Azlinda AZMAN and Intan H. M. HASHIM : Public Health Services and Service Gap in Char Land Communities in Bangladesh,
Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala , vol.80 , pp.53-71 , 2023
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| 29 |
Muria HERLINA, Novi Hedrika JAYAPUTRA, Tria Astika Endah PERMATASARI, Adi FAHRUDIN and M. Rezaul Islam : Academic Performance and Social Environment of Teenage Smokers in Bengkulu City, Indonesia: A Mixed Research Approach.,
Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala , vol.80 , pp.98-115 , 2023
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M. Rezaul Islam : Social harmony and community wellbeing,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review , vol.17 , no.1 Wiley , pp.1-2 , 2023
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M. Rezaul Islam, Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Azlinda Azman, Intan H. M. Hashim, Md. Robiul Islam and Abdur Rahman : Social behaviour practices for child protection and wellbeing among low income urban households in Bangladesh,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review , vol.17 , no.1 Wiley , pp.39-51 , 2023
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Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Ashek Mahmud and M. Rezaul Islam : Community initiatives against Covid-19 in the United Arab Emirates,
Community Development Journal (impact factor:1.5) , vol.57 , no.3 Oxford University Press , pp.404-410 , 2022
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Taj Sultana, M. Rezaul Islam, F. B. Mustafa and J. O. M. Sim : A systematic review of coastal community adaptation practices in response to climate change-induced tidal inundation,
Journal of Coastal Conservation (impact factor:2.1) , vol.26 , no.4 Springer , pp.1-13 , 2022
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Walter Leal Filho, Thomas Hickmann, Gustavo J. Nagy, Patricia Pinho, Ayyoob Sharifi, Aprajita Minhas, M Rezaul Islam, Riyanti Djalanti, Antonio García Vinuesa and Ismaila Rimi Abubakar : The Influence of the Corona Virus Pandemic on Sustainable Development Goal 13 and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Processes,
(impact factor:4.6) , vol.10 Frontiers , 2022
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Kazi Abusaleh, M. Rezaul Islam, Md. Mokter Ali, Mohammad Asif Khan, Md. Shahinuzzaman and Md. Imdadul Haque : Prevalence of economic exploitations and their determinants among child labourers in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: A mixed- method study,
Child Indicators Research (impact factor:2.8) , vol.15 Springer , pp.87–106 , 2022
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Siti Nur Edlyn Nadia, M Rezaul Islam, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah and Noralina Omar : Addressing the essential skill competency in teaching among social work educators in Malaysian public universities,
International Social Work Sage , 2022
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Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, Stacy Torres, A. Fletcher, M. Rezaul Islam, Noore Alam Siddiquee and Jennene Greenhill : Aging, care and dependency in multimorbidity: how relationships affect elderly women’s homecare and health service use.,
Journal of Women & Aging (impact factor:1.5) , vol.34 , no.6 Taylor & Francis , pp.731-744 , 2022
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M Rezaul Islam : Environment and disaster education in Secondary School Curriculum in Bangladesh.,
SN Social Sciences , vol.1 , no.1 Springer , pp.1-23 , 2021
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Ashek Mahmud, Farhana Zaman and M. Rezaul Islam : COVID-19 syndemic, stigmatization, and social vulnerabilities: A case of Bangladesh.,
Local Development & Society , vol.3 , no.2 Taylor & Francis , pp.242-266 , 2021
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M Rezaul Islam : Water, sanitation and hygiene practices among disaster-affected char land people: Bangladesh experience,
Natural Hazards (impact factor:2.427) , vol.107 Springer , pp.1167–1190 , 2021
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Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah, M. Rezaul Islam, Sabri Sulaiman and Noralina Omar : Material Deprivation Status of Malaysian Children from Low-Income Families,
Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal (impact factor:1.156) , vol.38 Springer , pp.139–148 , 2021
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| 42 |
M Rezaul Islam and Niaz Ahmed Khan : Editorial Introduction: Traversing the Mosaic of ‘Community, Development and Welfare’ Experiences,
Global Social Welfare , vol.7 , no.4 Springer , pp.297 - 299 , 2020
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Shofiqur Rahman Chowdhury, M Rezaul Islam and Haris Abd Wahab : Challenges of Faith-Based NGO Intervention in Community Development: a Case Study in Bangladesh,
Global Social Welfare , vol.7 , no.4 Springer , pp.301–313 , 2020
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M Rezaul Islam, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Md Mohsin Reza and Munshi Mahbubur Rahman : Vulnerabilities of river erosion affected coastal community in Bangladesh: A menu of alternative livelihood options,
Global Social Welfare , vol.7 , no.4 Springer , pp.353 - 366 , 2020
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| 45 |
Ashek Mahmud and M Rezaul Islam : Social Stigma as a Barrier to Covid-19 Responses to Community Well-being in Bangladesh,
International Journal of Community Well-being , vol.4 Springer , pp.315–321 , 2020
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Mohammad Hamiduzzaman and M. Rezaul Islam : Save life or livelihood: Responses to COVID-19 among South-Asian poor communities,
Local Development & Society , vol.1 , no.1 Routledge , pp.177-189 , 2020
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| 47 |
Ashek Mahmud, Hamedi M. Adnan and M Rezaul Islam : Smartphone Addiction and Bonding Social Capital among University Students of Youth Community in Bangladesh. Global Social Welfare,
Global Social Welfare , vol.7 , no.4 Springer , pp.315–326 , 2020
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M. Rezaul Islam, Haris Abd Wahab and L. A. Anggun : The influence of leadership quality towards community cohesion in Iban community in Malaysia,
Heliyon (impact factor:1.650) , vol.6 , no.2 Elsevier , pp.e03370, 1-6 , 2020
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Tai Soo Shong, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar and M. Rezaul Islam : Poverty and delinquency: A qualitative study on selected juvenile offenders in Malaysia,
International Social Work (impact factor:2.2) , vol.62 , no.2 Sage , pp.965-978 , 2020
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M. Rezaul ISLAM, Rajantheran MUNIANDY and Silllalee S. KANDASAMY : Dynamism of Culture, Poverty and Development: India and Bangladesh Experience,
Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala (impact factor:1.076) , vol.68 , pp.145-162 , 2020
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Isahaque Ali, Azlinda Azman, Zulkarnain A. Hatta, M. Rezaul Islam and A H M Belayeth Hussain : Is the Pension Scheme in Malaysia Sufficient for the Quality of Life for the Older People?,
Social Work & Society , vol.18 , no.2 , pp.1-19 , 2020
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| 52 |
M. Rezaul Islam and C. F. Burmester : Impact of globalization on local traditional handicraft industry in Brazil,
Journal of Globalization Studies , vol.10 , no.2 , 2020
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Kazi Abusaleh and M. Rezaul Islam : Traditional practices of Panchayat system among ex-enclave dwellers in Bangladesh,
GeoJournal (impact factor:1.36) , vol.84 , no.3 Springer , pp.657-669 , 2019
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Shofiqur Rahman Chowdhury, Haris Abd Wahab and M. Rezaul Islam : The role of faith-based NGOs in social development: Invisible empowerment.,
International Social Work (impact factor:0.603) , vol.62 , no.3 Sage , pp.1055-1074 , 2019
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Md Mohsin Reza, Thirunaukarasu Subramaniam and M. Rezaul Islam : Economic and social well-being of Asian labour migrants: A literature review,
Social Indicators Research (impact factor:1.648) , vol.141 , no.3 Springer , pp.1245-1264 , 2019
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Haris Abd Wahab, William Bunyau and M. Rezaul Islam : Microcredit for rural poverty alleviation and social wellbeing: A study in Sabah, Malaysia,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review (impact factor:0.34) , vol.12 , no.1 Wiley , pp.4-16 , 2018
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M. Rezaul Islam and Niaz Ahmed Khan : Threats, vulnerability, resilience, and displacement among the climate change and natural disaster-affected people in South East Asia: An overview,
Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy (impact factor:0.627) , vol.23 , no.2 Taylor & Francis , pp.297-323 , 2018
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M. Rezaul Islam : Climate change, natural disasters and socioeconomic livelihood vulnerabilities: Migration decision among the char land people in Bangladesh,
Social Indicators Research (impact factor:1.648) , vol.136 , no.2 Springer , pp.575-593 , 2018
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Kwok Chin Hoe, Haris Abd WAhab and M. Rezaul Islam : Community participation for rural poverty alleviation: A case of the Iban community in Malaysia,
International Social Work (impact factor:0.603) , vol.61 , no.4 Sage , pp.518-536 , 2018
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| 60 |
M. Rezaul Islam : NGO community empowerment projects in Bangladesh: How do these fit The local context,
Local Economy (impact factor:0.46) , vol.32 , no.7 Sage , pp.763-777 , 2017
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M. Rezaul Islam : Non-governmental organizations and community development in Bangladesh.,
International Social Work (impact factor:0.603) , vol.60 , no.2 Sage , pp.479-493 , 2017
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M. Rezaul Islam : Population shifting and risks of street children in Asia: Possible social work interventions,
Global Social Welfare , vol.4 , no.3 Springer , pp.149–157 , 2017
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| 63 |
M. Rezaul Islam and M Shamsuddoha : Socioeconomic consequences of climate induced human displacement and migration in Bangladesh,
International Sociology (impact factor:1.169) , vol.32 , no.3 Sage , pp.277-298 , 2017
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M. Rezaul Islam and Mehedi Hasan : Climate induced human displacement: a case study of Cyclone Aila in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh,
Natural Hazards (impact factor:2.319) , vol.81 , no.2 Springer , pp.1051-1071 , 2016
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Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah, Haris Abd Wahab and M. Rezaul Islam : Parental attachment for at risk children’s antisocial behaviour: a case of Malaysia,
Child Care in Practice (impact factor:1.1) , vol.22 , no.2 Taylor & Francis , pp.148-165 , 2016
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M. Rezaul Islam and Stefan Cojocaru : Migrant domestic workers in Asia: Transnational variations and policy concerns, International Migration,
International Migration (impact factor:1.04) , vol.54 , no.1 Wiley , pp.48-63 , 2016
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M Rezaul Islam and Ndungi wa Mungai : Forced evictions in Bangladesh: a human rights issue,
International Social Work (impact factor:0.603) , vol.59 , no.4 Sage , pp.494-507 , 2016
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M. Rezaul Islam : Hunger reduction in China: an analysis of contextual factors,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review (impact factor:0.34) , vol.10 , no.3 Wiley , pp.295-310 , 2016
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Normah Awag Noh, Haris Abd Wahab, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah and M. Rezaul Islam : Public health services for foreign workers in Malaysia,
Social Work in Public Health (impact factor:0.604) , vol.31 , no.5 Taylor & Francis , pp.419-430 , 2016
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| 70 |
M. Rezaul Islam, Bhabatash Nath, Stefan Cojocaru and Md. Rabiul Islam : Child rights practice among the indigenous communities in Bangladesh,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review (impact factor:0.34) , vol.9 , no.3 Wiley , pp.195-209 , 2015
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| 71 |
M. Rezaul Islam : NGOs’ social capital development practice for social welfare in Bangladesh,
Global Social Welfare , vol.2 , no.4 Springer , pp.167-176 , 2015
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Pathmanathan R. Nalasami, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar, Jal Zabdi Yusoff, Haris Abd Wahab, Noralina Omar and M. Rezaul Islam : Implementation of child rights in children’s homes in Malaysia,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review (impact factor:0.34) , vol.9 , no.3 Wiley , pp.232-244 , 2015
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| 73 |
Shankor Paul and M. Rezaul Islam : Ultra-poor char people's rights to development and accessibility to public services: A case of Bangladesh,
Habitat International (impact factor:3.846) , vol.48 Elsevier , pp.113-121 , 2015
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Stefan Cojocaru, M. Rezaul Islam and Daniel Timofte : The effects of parent migration on the children left at home. The use of ad-hoc research for raising moral panic in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.,
Anthropologist , vol.22 , no.2 , pp.568-575 , 2015
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M. Rezaul Islam and Stephen Cojocaru : Advocacy for empowerment: a case of the learning disabled people in Malaysia.,
Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala (impact factor:1.076,) , vol.50 , pp.38-52 , 2015
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M. Rezaul Islam and Delwar Hossain : Island char resources mobilization (ICRM): Changes of livelihoods of vulnerable people in Bangladesh,
Social Indicators Research (impact factor:1.648) , vol.117 , no.3 Springer , pp.1033-1054 , 2014
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M. Rezaul islam : Non-Governmental Organizations' Role for Social Capital and Community Empowerment in Community Development: Experience from Bangladesh,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review (impact factor:0.34) , vol.8 , no.3 Wiley , pp.261-274 , 2014
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M. Rezaul Islam : Improving development ownership among the vulnerable people: Challenges of NGOs’ community empowerment projects in Bangladesh,
Asian Social Work and Policy Review (impact factor:0.34) , vol.8 , no.3 Wiley , pp.193-209 , 2014
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Nur Saadah M. A., Siti Hajar Abu Bakar and M. Rezaul islam : Coping strategies among mothers of chronically ill children: A case study in Malaysia,
Journal of Social Service Research (impact factor:0.510) , vol.40 , no.2 Routledge , pp.160-177 , 2014
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M. Rezaul Islam, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar, Haris Abd Wahab and Sabri Sulaiman : Commune and procedural level challenges and limitations in conducting social research in Malaysia: A case of disabled people,
Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala (impact factor:1.076) , vol.46 , pp.255-272 , 2014
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M. Rezaul Islam, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar and Haris Abd Wahab : Local knowledge in the lips of globalization: Uncertainties of community participation in NGO activities,
Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala (impact factor:1.076) , vol.43 , pp.7-23 , 2013
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M. Rezaul Islam and Siti Hajar Abu Bakar : Methodological challenges on community safe motherhood: A case study on community level health monitoring and advocacy programme in Bangladesh.,
Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala (impact factor:1.076) , vol.42 , pp.101-119 , 2013
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M. Rezaul Islam and W J Morgan : Non-governmental organizations in Bangladesh: Their contribution to social capital development and community empowerment,
Community Development Journal (impact factor:0.725) , vol.47 , no.3 Oxford University Press , pp.369-385 , 2012
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M. Rezaul Islam and W J Morgan : Agents of community empowerment? The possibilities and limitations of non-governmental organizations in Bangladesh,
Journal of Community Positive Practices , vol.12 , no.4 , pp.703-725 , 2012
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M. Rezaul Islam and Denis Banda : Cross cultural social research with indigenous knowledge: Some dilemmas and lessons.,
Journal of Social Research and Policy (impact factor:0.11) , vol.2 , no.1 , pp.67-82 , 2011
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M. Rezaul Islam : Transnational agrarian movements confronting globalization,
Journal of Rural Studies (impact factor:3.301) , vol.26 , no.1 Elsevier , pp.83 , 2010
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M Rezaul Islam and Ahmadullah Mia : The role of education for rural population transformation in Bangladesh,
International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning , vol.8 , no.1 , pp.1-21 , 2007
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M. Rezaul Islam, Ahmadullah Mia and Nihar Ranjan Sorcar : Income generation perspective in non-formal education NGO initiatives in Bangladesh,
Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development (impact factor:0.28) , vol.15 , no.1 Taylor & Francis , pp.17-29 , 2005
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | UGC Gold Medal | 2018 | Bangladesh | UGC Gold Medal for publishing a high-impact journal article. |
| International | Overseas PhD Award | 2005 | United Kingdom | Tuition fees |
| National | UGS scholarship | 1993 | Bangladesh | Faculty First |
| International | Web of Science | Highest ISI publications |
Dr. M. Rezaul Islam
Professor
Department of Public Health
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email: rezaul.iswr@du.ac.bd
Phone: 880-2-9661900/8493