Department of Folklore and Social Development Studies

DR. MOBARRA SIDDIQUA PROFESSOR MA (CU), PhD( IBS,RU) Research Interest: Gender and Folkloristics, Women Studies, Folk Narratives and Ethnic Studies, Traditional Knowledge Email Address: mobarra@ru.ac.bd Details
DR. MD. AKHTAR HOSSAIN PROFESSOR M.Sc. (Raj), PhD (Raj) Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: drakhterfolklore@gmail.com Details
DR. MOSTOFA TAREQUL AHSAN PROFESSOR MA (RU), PhD (Institute of Bangladesh Studies, RU) Research Interest: Oral Folkloristics, International Folkloristics, Performing Folkloristics, Traditional Knowledge, Sociolinguistics, Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies Email Address: na Details
SUSMITA CHAKRABARTI PROFESSOR Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: chaka_66@yahoo.com Details
DR. MD. JAHANGIR HOSSAIN PROFESSOR M.A. (Raj), Phd (Raj) Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: jhossain_ru@yahoo.com, jhossainfolk@ru.ac.bd Details
DR. ANUPAM HERA MONDAL PROFESSOR MA (RAJ), PhD (RAJ) RU Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: ruanupam@gmail.com Details
DR. MD. ROWSHON JAHID PROFESSOR M.A (RAJ), PhD (RAJ), POST DOC (UGC) Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: rowshonjahid@gmail.com Details
UDAY SHANKER BISWAS PROFESSOR MA (RAJ), PhD (IBS) RU Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: udayfolklore@gmail.com Details
Abdullah AL MAMUN, PhD ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PhD in Social Science in Human Geography, Climate Economics, and Urban Planning (Western Sydney University, Australia) I Master of Economics (Research) in Economic Development and Policies (Kobe University, Japan) I Master of Arts (Thesis) in Folklore (and Social Development) Studies (University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh) I Research Interest: Abdullah Al Mamun, PhD, conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersections of economic geography, climate economics, urban sustainability, and social development. His work examines how rapid urbanization and climate-induced stresses—including extreme heatwaves, drought, and ecosystem degradation—shape the livelihoods, heritage economies, and climate resilience of vulnerable communities across the Global South. He specializes in developing ecocentric ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) policies and socioecological economic frameworks that strengthen climate resilience, restore ecosystem services, and promote equitable, inclusive, and nature-positive development. His research integrates mixed methods, including geospatial analysis, econometrics, qualitative inquiry, and participatory approaches. His core research interests include: • Climate change adaptation, climate economics, and climate resilience; • Urban sustainability, urban planning, and socioecological systems; • Economic and urban geography, with emphasis on heritage and community-based economies; • Planetary health, the circular economy, and net-zero transitions; • Social equity, social design, and inclusive climate action; • Community welfare, resilience planning, and sustainability policy; • Ecosystem-based adaptation and nature-based solutions; • Intersections of culture, folklore, and sustainable development. He also conducts applied research in sustainable fashion, low-carbon construction, renewable energy microgrids, and heritage-driven climate solutions, with a focus on advancing inclusive and sustainable futures for disadvantaged communities worldwide. Email Address: mamun(AT)ru(DOT)ac(DOT)bd. Please replace “(AT)” with “@” and “(DOT)” with “(.)” when sending email. Details
DR. MD. AMIRUL ISLAM ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Dr. MD. Amirul Islam is currently an Associate Professor at Department of folklore in the faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Rajshahi (RU) in Bangladesh. Dr. Islam received his undergraduate degree as well as his BA (honours) & Post graduate (Master) degree in folklore from University of Rajshahi – BD, and his PhD in Social Sciences from University of Rajshahi – Bangladesh. Dr. Amirul Islam published a number of books, papers in preferred Journals and chapters in books, and participated in a range of forums on Folk-culture, history, literature and philosophy. He also presented various academic as well as research-based papers and participated as resource person at several national and international conferences including the International Conference on Basic folklore at Vatter college, Dantan, India, February 2023; Inclusive folklore conference at West Midnapur, West Bengal, India, 2018; the International Conference on Bangladesh Historical society, 2019; the International Conference on Social Sciences, 2018, Bangladesh. He also participated at folklore summer School, 2015, Bangla Academy, – Dhaka, Bangladesh; and participated at the workshop on intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, 2014, at department of Archaeology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Editor of Medha, A literary magazine of Chalanbim Medhabikash foundation, Bangladesh. Editorial member of Lokovumi, Sub-editor of language, literature and culture research journal. His other areas of specialization include Neuro folklore, Maritime folklore and Enclave exclave folklore. He has many publications and is presently working on many more papers. He is a poet, short story and fiction writer on the basis of Local history, Indigenous people, society, culture and philosophy. For detail: http://www.kanakpkfolk.info. Has been working in many co-curricular activities: Experiences: 1. Associate professor, from 2020-10-01 to till now, Assistant professor from 2014-01-05 to 2020-09-30, lecturer from 2013-01-05 to 2014-01-04, Department of folklore, University of Rajshahi. 2. Serving as house tutor at Madar bux Hall, Rajshahi University from 2021-09- 27 to till now; 3. Sub-editor, language-literature-culture research centre journal, University of Rajshahi. 4. Served three years as house tutor at Nawab Abdul Latif Hall, Rajshahi University from 02.09.2015 to 01.09. 2018; 5. Editor, Medha, Yearly Journal of Chalanbil medhabikash foundation, Natore, Bangladesh; 6. Editor, Tarar mela, Yearly journal of Khubjipur high School Ex-Students forum. 7. Editorial member of Folklore Journal, Department of folklore, RU; 8. Sub-editor, Lokovumi, a folklore based journal; 9. Adviser of Equal Rights forum, RU; 10. Adviser of National Ethnic community, RU; Compiler, Bangla Academy Bibartanmulak Bangla Avidhan, Part.1, 2 & 3, Bangla academy, Dhaka (2011-2013); 11. 22 years of field working, 12 years of field supervision and research paper guidance experiences. Publications : Total Books 10, Articles 32 1. Lokojiboner sanskrity: Ekanto Abolokan, Koli prokashoni, Dhaka, 2012. 2. Best stories of Maupassant (ed.), Bijoy prokash, Dhaka, 2012. 3. Bangla Academy Bibartanmulak Bangla Avidhan, Part. 1, (Compiler), Bangla Academy, Dhaka, June 2013. 4. Bangla Academy Bibartanmulak Bangla Avidhan, Part. 2, (Compiler), Bangla Academy, Dhaka, May 2014. 5. Bangla Academy Bibartanmulak Bangla Avidhan, Part. 3, (Compiler), Bangla Academy, Dhaka, May 2014. 6. Chandragharva, culture based historical fiction, Uttoron prokash, Rajshahi, march, 2023, Rajshahi. 7. Sheshrater vangapuran, Book of poetry, Samokaler Jiyonkathi, Kolkata, Feb, 2023, West Bengal India. 10. Madarpirer Gaan: Alochona o samgraho, Samokaler Jiyonkathi, Kolkata, Feb, 2023, West Bengal India. 11. Ghoti-Bangaler Deshe, Book of poetry, Uttoron prokash, Rajshahi, July, 2023, Rajshahi. 12. Foggy face, Book of selected poetry, going on to publish. Articles: 1. Bhikkabritti ba mangoner gaan, BHIKKUKER GAAN: JIBON-JIBIKAR SHUROLIPI, Seraj Salekeen (ed.) Kathaprokash, Dhaka, August 2021. 2. Satpakey golokdham: Clay made temple of Patgram based Folk religion and culture, International Journal of Communication Society and cultural studies, ISSN: 2664-4061, Vol. 1 Issue 1 (January-December 2021). 3. New year and Bangla calendar: Source and supremacy, language-literature-culture research centre journal, vol. 3, Issue 3, June 2021 University of Rajshahi. 4. Folkphilosophy of Madar Gaan, Shilpakala Academy Journal, 30th year, vol. 1, 2012, Dhaka. 5. Folkdrama Madar Gaan: Internal matters, Folklore Journal,ISSN:1993-0038, 5th vol, 2012, University of Rajshahi. 6. Gazirgaan of Sundarban region: A field study, IBS Journal, IBS, University of Rajshahi, Vol. 18, ISSN 1561-798X, 2011. 7. Madar Gaan Reflection of folklife of Bengali, Ulukhagra, 15th vol, February, 2012, Dhaka. 8. Jodi Banshi Ar Na Baje, Bangalir Nazrul, Sky publishers, Ekushey Book Fair, 2012, Dhaka. 9. Nashikanthar Math: Banshi Ar bajibe Na, Shova Prokash, Ekushey Book Fair, 2012, Dhaka. 10. History and Subjects of Madarpirer gaan, Bangla Academy Research Journal, 55 Years, 3-4 vol, 2012, Bangla Academy,Dhaka. 11. Folksongs of Bangladesh as Intangible Cultural heritage, Folklore journal, ISSN:1993-0038, vol. 6, December 2013, RU. 12. Humayun Ahmeder Deyal: Post colonial Bangladesher ek Bioganto akhyan, Nirikh, ISSN:1999-7612, year 7, vol 1, September 2014. 13. Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bangladesh: A Fieldwork experience with the UNESCO convention team, Folklore journal, vol. 7, ISSN:1993-0038, March 2015, RU. 14. M A Hamid o Bangla Barshopanji, Chalanbil ratna, Abdur Razzak Raju, (ed.) Bogra, Paribartan, ISBN: 978-984-33-8861-2, 15. 75 ‘r epith opith o kholnayokera, Nirikh, year 10, vol 1, ISSN:1999-7612 february 2017. 16. The Chronicle meanings of folk: A homage to professor Mazharul Islam, Mrittunjoy Mazharul Islam, Professor Abdul Khaleque & professor Muhammad Abdul Jalil (Etd.), (Dhaka: Bishwashahittya bhaban, 2017). 17. Satpakeybandha Clay made temple: Folk religion and culture of Patgram, Loukik, ISSN:2230-780X, International conference, (19-20 Sep 2018), West midnapore, India. 18. Shakher Hadi of Rajshahi: History and etimology, Folklore journal, vol. 9, ISSN:1993-0038, March 2019, RU. 19. Third gender as intermixture performer in folk drama: a deliberation of rural Bangladesh, Dr. Md. Jahangir Hossain (ed.) ISBN:978-984-34-6551-1, Bangladesh folklore research centre, Rajshahi, 2019. 20. Music for therapy: A Neuro Scientific study of Bangladeshi folk music, Presented article at International Conference, By Faculty of Social Science, on 19-20 July, 2019. 21. Shakher hadi: Itihas o Bibartan, Lok o Karushilpa patrika, Loko o karushilpa foundation, Jul-Dec 2021, Publication year 2023, Sonargaon, Narayangonj. 22. Chalanbil Anchaler Jaggaan: Ekti Oithasik parjalochana, Bangla academy Folklore journal, Jul-Dec 2022, Publication year 2023, Bangla academy, Dhaka 23. Pragoitihasik Avayaranno Sundarban: Samokaler Darpane Bangali Sanskriti Brittoboloy, Samokaler Jiyankathi, Akhand Sundarban – 1, West 24 pargana, West Bengal, Kolkata Book fair, 2023. 24. Bangalir Rastro Vabna O Bangobandhu, Itihaser Rakhal Raja, Dhaka city Juboleague, 2022. 25. And more other 8 numbers of articles are on processing to publish. Research Interest: Folklore, Tangible and Intangible Cultural heritage, aesthetics, art history, literature, philosophy and social sciences. Specially interested in Neuro folklore, Maritime folklore and Enclave exclave folklore Email Address: pkkanak@ru.ac.bd ; Kanakpkru@gmail.com ; Personal web: http://www.kanakpkfolk.info/author/folkrupk2017/ : pkkanak(AT)ru(DOT)ac(DOT)bd; Kanakpkru(AT)gmail(DOT)com, Please replace “(AT)” with “@” and “(DOT)” with “(.)” when sending email. Details
DR. ROTON KUMAR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MA (Thesis) in Folklore (RU), PhD in Folklore (RU) Research Interest: Indegenious Culture & Knowledge, Folk Life & Culture, Folk Art & Artisan Email Address: rotonfolklore@ru.ac.bd And rotonfolklore@gmail.com Details
DR. MD. HABIBUR RAHMAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MA (Raj), PhD (Raj), Visiting Scholar, New York University (USA). ITEC Scholar, NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, India. Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman is an internationally engaged academic with socio-cultural research and leadership experience, specializing in folklore, cultural heritage, indigenous knowledge, and social development. His global academic exposure includes serving as a Visiting Scholar (2022) at New York University, USA, and as an ITEC Fellow (2016) at NIRD&PR, India. These experiences highlight his cross-cultural collaborations and contributions to international scholarship. Dr. Rahman is the author of 53 publications in national and international outlets, covering folklore, sustainable development, indigenous knowledge, and socio-cultural resilience. He has delivered keynote lectures, chaired sessions, and organized international conferences, emerging as a leading Bangladeshi voice in global folklore and cultural studies. In leadership, he served as Provost (2022–2024) of Sher-E-Bangla Hall at Rajshahi University and as Vice Principal at SOS Hermann Gmeiner College under SOS Children’s Villages International. He has also worked with Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), COAST Foundation, and other organizations, gaining extensive experience in academic administration, community development, and international project management. His contributions have been recognized with the SUSI Scholarship (USA, 2022), ITEC Fellowship (India, 2016), and The Margaret Mead Award (MIAS, NYU, 2022). Expertise: Research collaboration, intercultural communication, academic mentorship, program management, social work, and sustainable development. Research Interest: Folklore, Social Development, Cultural Anthropology, Gender, Poverty, NGO Activities Email Address: habibur.rahmanfolk@ru.ac.bd Details
FARJANA RAHMAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: farjanamoni.ru@gmail.com Details
SABIHA YEASMIN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: na Details
Dr. Md. Ershadul Haque Assistant Professor M.S.S (RU), PhD (RU) Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: ershad.folk@ru.ac.bd Details
MST. AYESHA AKHTAR Lecturer Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: ayesha.folk@ru.ac.bd Details
SINTHIA AKTER SUMI Lecturer Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: sinthiafsds@ru.ac.bd Details
MD. REZOANUL ISLAM Lecturer Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: rezoanul.islam_folklore@ru.ac.bd Details
MD. ASIF HASAN Lecturer Research Interest: Not Provided Email Address: asif.hasan_folk@ru.ac.bd Details