Associate Professor
Syed Tanveer Rahman
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Research profiles & links
Social
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1998 |
| Bachelor | Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1997 |
| H.S.C | Science | Dhaka Board | Bangladesh | 1994 |
| S.S.C | Science | Dhaka Board | Bangladesh | 1992 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time teacher | Department of English, University of Dhaka | Arts Building | Oct 2026 | Present |
| Member of the Governing Body | Pasha Nursing College | Jhalkathi | May 2026 | Present |
| Contingent Commander | BNCC, Dhaka University Contingent | Shaheed Surgent Rumi Bhaban, University of Dhaka | Apr 2026 | Present |
| Battalion Commander (in-charge) | 1 BNCC Battalion | Dhaka | Nov 2025 | Present |
| Member of the Governing Body | Noor-E Samad Nursing College | Munshiganj | Sep 2025 | Present |
| Member of the Governing Body | Rumdo Nursing College | Mymensingh | Aug 2025 | Present |
| Member of the Governing Body | Gonoshashthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College | Savar | Apr 2025 | Present |
| Teacher in Charge | University of Dhaka | Red Crescent Youth, Dhaka University | Jan 2025 | Present |
| Part-time teacher | University of Dhaka | Department of Peace and Conflict Studies | Jan 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Convenor of the Program Self Assessment Committee (PSAC) | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Oct 2024 | Present |
| Convenor of OBE Curriculum Committee | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Oct 2024 | Present |
| Chairman of the Governing Body | Dhaka State College | Mohammadpur | Sep 2024 | Oct 2026 |
| Part-time teacher | University of Dhaka | Department of Philosophy | Sep 2024 | Feb 2025 |
| Program Coordinator | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Nov 2023 | Present |
| Student Advisor | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Nov 2023 | Apr 2025 |
| Teaching Evaluation Admin | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Jan 2022 | Present |
| Captain (BNCCO) | A company, 1 BNCC Battalion, Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) | Shaheed Sgt. Rumi Bhaban | Dec 2020 | Present |
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | May 2018 | Present |
| Part-time Teacher | University of Dhaka | Department of Geography and Environment | Jan 2016 | May 2016 |
| Lieutenant (BNCCO) | Army wing, BNCC, University of Dhaka | Shaheed Sgt. Rumi Bhaban | Sep 2010 | Dec 2020 |
| Company Commander | A company, 1 BNCC Battalion, Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) | Shaheed Sgt. Rumi Bhaban | Sep 2009 | Nov 2025 |
| Award Leader | The Duke of Edinburgh Award Foundation, Bangladesh | University of Dhaka | Jan 2009 | Present |
| 2Lt (BNCCO) | BNCC, Army Wing, University of Dhaka | Shahhed Sgt. Rumi Bhaban | Aug 2006 | Sep 2010 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Jan 2006 | May 2018 |
| Subject Expert | Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) | Agargaon | Jun 2005 | Present |
| Student Advisor | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Jun 2005 | Jun 2008 |
| Pre-commission Training | Bangladesh Military Academy | Bhatiary, Chittagong | Jan 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| Part-time Teacher | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) | Humanities Department, BUET | Nov 2003 | Present |
| Professor Under Officer (PUO) | DU Platton, A company, 1 BNCC Battalion, Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) | Army Wing, Dhaka University Contingent | Apr 2003 | Aug 2006 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Department of Psychology | Apr 2002 | Jan 2006 |
| Adjunct Faculty | East West University | Mohakhali, Wireless Gate | Oct 2001 | Apr 2002 |
| Administrative Officer | The Asia Foundation, USAID | Election Monitoring Working Group (EMWG) office | Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial-Organizational Psychology | IR, OSH, WWM, HRM, OB, RMG |
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| Psychometrics | Psychological measurements |
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| Abnormal Psychology | Anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD |
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| Environmental Psychology | Climate change, environmental stress, crowding, natural disasters |
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| Positive Psychology | Psychological well-being and happiness, life above zero |
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| Research Methods and Statistics | Multivariate, moderation, mediation, meta analyses, NVivo, R, SPSS, SmartPLS4 package software |
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| Memory | False memory in autobiographical memory |
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| Family Studies | Parental power-prestige, interparental conflict, parental acceptance-rejection, parenting styles and their consequences |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Self-motivation and Intelligence of Children Under Non-Parental Care | Syed Tanveer Rahman | Rupa Sutradhar | Family Studies |
Current Year | |
| M.Phil | Lack of fathers’ involvement influencing adolescents’ behavioral and emotional difficulties | Syed Tanveer Rahman | Mahfuza Khanam Supa | Family Studies |
Current Year |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Studies | Parental Power-Prestige, Interparental Conflict as Related to Anger and Anxiety Among Adolescents of Bangladesh | self | 23-01-2016 | 30-06-2024 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 1 | https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ByDfuskEG/ |
| 2 | 57th Foundation Course for Social Service Officers at the National Academy of Social Services 5 May 2026 |
| 3 | National University Staff Training on Mental Health and ICT 2025 |
| 4 | Social Behavior Change through Community Engagement, jointly arranged by the Bangladesh University Grants Commission and UNICEF, 2025 |
| 5 | Core Trainers Training Program on Mental Health and Well-being of the National University colleges 2025 |
| 6 | Keynote speaker at the July 24 Remembrance Program arranged by the Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka |
| 7 | Dhaka University Teachers' Association (DUTA) Mental Health Talk Series 2021 |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DU Remian | Advisor | 2014 | Life Time |
| 2 | Dhaka University Athletics Committee | Member | 2025 | 2026 |
| 3 | Students' Counselor Selection Interview at United International University | Consultant | 2024 | 2024 |
| 4 | Curriculum Development and Student Counselor Selection Interview at Uttara University | Consultant | 2024 | 2024 |
| 5 | Mass Employee Assessment Program at AIUB by wEvolve | Consultant | 2023 | 2024 |
| 6 | International Trauma Survivor Workshop 2024 by Peacify, USA | Mental Health Expert | 2024 | 2025 |
| 7 | Mental Health Awareness Workshop at Lalmatia Girls' College and Shiddheswari GIrls' College | Mental Health Expert | 2025 | 2025 |
| 8 | Mental Health and Well-being of Navy Anchorage School and College Students | Mental Health Expert | 2021 | 2022 |
| 9 | Centre for Psycho-social Health (CPH), UK | Consultant | 2023 | Life Time |
| 10 | Psychological Tests for Train Driver Applicants at Dhaka Metro-Rail and Mass Transport Ltd. | Consultant | 2023 | 2024 |
| 11 | LAISE Project by DSHE and the World Bank | Consultant | 2024 | 2025 |
| 12 | National Curriculum Co-ordination Committee, NCTB | Member | 2024 | 2026 |
| 13 | Mental Health and Well-being of Freshers of CSE Department of DU | Mental Health Expert | 2025 | 2025 |
| 14 | College Education Development Project (CEDP) by GoB and National University | Trainer | 2024 | 2025 |
| 15 | Care Giver Course Curriculum Committee 2025, Open School at Bangladesh Open University | Member | 2025 | 2025 |
| 16 | Anti Suicide Squad | Consultant | 2023 | Life Time |
| 17 | Men's Mental Health Day 2025 at BRAC University by Youth Policy Forum and Right Here, Right Now | Consultant | 2025 | 2025 |
| 18 | Workplace Well-being Management Program by UCEP and SNV, Netherlands | Trainer | 2021 | 2023 |
| 19 | Factory Improvement Program (FIP) under STILE Project by BKMEA and GIZ, Germany | Consultant | 2023 | 2024 |
| 20 | Health Promoting School Project by DSHE and UNESCO | Consultant | 2025 | 2025 |
| 21 | Social Emotional Well-being for Bangladeshi University Students by UGC & UNESCO | Consultant | 2025 | 2025 |
| 22 | Social Behavior Change: Community Engagement Program by UGC and UNICEF | PIC Member | 2025 | 2025 |
| 23 | Shada Dol (White Panel), Biological Sciences Faculty | Joint Convenor | 2023 | 2026 |
| 24 | DUCSU Election 2025 | Returning Officer | 2025 | 2025 |
| 25 | Advisory Committee for Bangladesh National Cadet Corps | Member | 2025 | Life Time |
| 26 | Bangladesh Butthan Association (National Committee) | Executive Member | 2025 | Life Time |
| 27 | Red Crescent Youth, Dhaka University, | Teacher in Charge | 2025 | Life Time |
| 28 | Outcome Based Education Curriculum Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka | Member | 2023 | 2024 |
| 29 | Program Self Assessment Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka | Member | 2023 | 2024 |
| 30 | Bangladesh Psychometric Society (BPS) | Life Member | 2020 | Life Time |
| 31 | Dhaka University Health Club | Moderator | 2016 | Life Time |
| 32 | The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology | Associate Editor | 2010 & 2015 | 2011 & 2016 |
| 33 | Dhaka University Swimming and Water Polo Committee | Member | 2004 | 2014 |
| 34 | American Psychological Association (APA) | International Affiliate Member | 2021 | 2021 |
| 35 | South Asian Association of Psychologists (SAAP) | Member | 1995 & 2013 | 1996 & 2014 |
| 36 | Barishal Division Welfare Association | Life member | 2006 | Life Time |
| 37 | Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Society (BCPS) | Associate Member | 2012 | 2021 |
| 38 | Dhaka University Psychology Alumni Association (DUPAA) | Life member | 2014 | Life Time |
| 39 | Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) | Life member | 2009 | Life Time |
| 40 | Bangladesh Psychological Association (BPA) | Life member | 2011 | Life Time |
| Book Section | |
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| 1 |
Rahman, S. T.; Islam, M. R. "Experimental Method."
Principles of Social Research Methodology. Islam, M. R.; Khan, N. A.; Baikady, R. Singapore: Springer Nature, 2022 157-165 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Rahman, S. T., Rahman, A. and Ashraf, S. : Adaptation of Bem Sex-role Inventory (BSRI) to Bangladeshi Culture,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.29 , pp.15-28 , 2019
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| 2 |
Chowdhury, T., Islam, M. A. and Rahman, S. T. : Adaptation of the Relationship Assessment Scale for use in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.26 , pp.25-32 , 2016
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| 3 |
Rahman, S. T. and Siddique, R. F. : Memory, Forgetting and False Memory,
Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.39 , pp.101-109 , 2015
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| 4 |
Rahman, S. T. and Salma, U. : Difference in Anxiety Between two Successive Generations,
Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.38 , pp.59-68 , 2014
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| 5 |
Singha, B., Rahman, S. T. and Fouzia, Z. : The Bangla Translation and Adaptation of the Rempel’s Trust Scale,
Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.38 , pp.45-58. , 2014
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| 6 |
Raihan, A. K. M. S., Khanam, M. and Rahman, S.T. : Attitude towards family and the self-esteem of young adults,
The Bangladesh Journal of Psychology , vol.20 , pp.15-29 , 2014
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| 7 |
Parveen, M., Rahman, S. T., Islam, S., Zaman, S. S., Hamadani, J. and Khan, N. Z. : Adaptation of items of Bayley scales of infant development-II (BSID-II) suitable for Bangladeshi children,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.23 , no.2 , pp.187-195 , 2014
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| 8 |
Rahman, S. T. and Imran, M. A. : Bangladeshi adaptation of Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.37 , pp.49-60 , 2013
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| 9 |
Rahman, S. T., Wadud, N., Huque, A. U., Shimul, A. M., Hossain, M. S., Hossain, K. N. and Parvez, M. : Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among 2009 ‘AILA’ victims in costal Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.36 , pp.121-125 , 2012
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| 10 |
Uzzaman, M. A. and Rahman, S. T. : Influence of life stress on Saontal and general people of Thakurgaon district of Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Journal of Behavioural Sciences , vol.3 , no.1 , pp.11-17 , 2010
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| 11 |
Uddin, M. K., Kadir, M. A., Sultana, P. and Rahman, S. T. : Development of a psychometric questionnaire for measuring teacher effectiveness by students,
Bangladesh Journal of Behavioural Sciences , vol.1 , pp.27-46 , 2008
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| 12 |
Rahman, S. T. and Haque, M. A. : Parent’s education and family socio-economic status as factors of adolescent’s self-concept,
National University Journal of Social Sciences , vol.1 , pp.131-136 , 2006
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| 13 |
Rahman, S. T. and Rumana, S. Y. : Adjustment of tribal and non-tribal male and female students of Dhaka University,
Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.29 , pp.53-67 , 2005
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| 14 |
Rahman, S. T. : Determination of some psychometric properties of the Bangla version of job satisfaction scale, organizational commitment questionnaire, and job involvement questionnaire,
Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.27 , pp.51-67 , 2003
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| 15 |
Jahan, R. and Rahman, S. T. : Work attitudes: a comparative study of employees in privatized, private, and state-owned enterprises,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.11 , pp.1-16 , 2001
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| 16 |
Begum, H. A. and Rahman, S. T. : Development of a scale measuring attitude towards student-politics,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.9 , pp.35-50 , 1999
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | Professor M U Ahmed Memorial Gold Medal | 1998 | Bangladesh | for MSc Result (First Class First Position) |
| Local | Mir Fakhruzzaman Memorial Scholarship | 1995 | Bangladesh | Scholarship obtained for the First year B.Sc. (Hons.) results |
| Local | Sonali Bank Managing Director Gold Medal | 1994 | Bangladesh | for HSC Result (80.3% marks) |
| Local | Sonali Bank Managing Director Gold Medal | 1992 | Bangladesh | for SSC Result (85.1% marks) |
Name & designation
Syed Tanveer Rahman
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Psychology Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email
tan@du.ac.bd
Phone
01534511858