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Education and Folk
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Development of Folklore Teaching Materia
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Folklore in Education: A Teaching Tool
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Reconstruction of Marriage and Law
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Love of Creation: Exploring Diversity and Commonality among Religious and Philosophical Traditions
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Concept of Love and Romance According to Sufism and Rumi
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Exploration of Social and Cultural Values in Indonesian West Java Folklore
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The Influence of Folklore in the Formation of Local Cultural Values: A Phenomenological Approach
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Rhetoric of Nepali Folklore: Past and Present Discourse
- Maritime Folklore
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The Maritime Sector
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Maritime Education
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Menstrual Hygiene Perceived Difficulty
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Blue Economic Development in Bangladesh
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Future Imprtance of Maritime Activities in Bangladesh
- Indigenous Knowledge and Technology
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Comparative Indigenous Folklore Theory For Liberation and Environmental Justice
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Preserving and Promoting Indigenous Languages
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StateOfIndigenous Cultural Practices And Role Of School Curriculum: A Case Study Of The Garo Community In Bangladesh
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Ecological Sustainability for “Life on Land”: Wellspring of Indigenous Knowledge
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Folklore as Resistance
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Indigenous Peoples of Bangladesh and their major problems and challenges
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DR. MD. HABIBUR RAHMAN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Folklore & Social Development Studies
- Education Summary
- 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
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral (PhD in Folklore) |
Rajshahi University | 2011 |
| Masters (MA in Folklore) |
Rajshahi University | 2004 |
| Bachelor/Honors (BA (Honours) in Folklore) |
Rajshahi University | 2003 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-14 to | Department of Folklore | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
| 2014-07-09 to 2020-11-13 | Department of Folklore | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 2013-07-09 to 2014-07-08 | Department of Folklore | LECTURER |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-01 to 2013-07-08 | SOS Hermenn Gminer College, Bogura, Bangladesh | Vice Principal |
Book
| 1. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman & Dr. Mirza Amirun Nessa
"Traditional Rural Food and Food Habit of Jessore"
Jessore: District Administration, ISBN: 978-984-35-7945-4
Published: July 2025
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| 2. |
Roksana Islam (Editor), Dr. Md Habibur Rahman (Editor-in-Chief), Damon Joseph Montclare (Guest Editor),
"Challenges and Resilience in the Lives of Bangladeshis Sociocultural Analyses"
Rajshahi: Ruaters Academic, ISBN: 978-984-35-2674-8
Published: June 2025
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| 3. |
Dr. Md Habibur Rahman
"Folklore and Social Development in the Third Cinema of Bangladesh"
Dhaka: Bangladesh Film Archive, ISBN: 978-984-94910-7-1
Published: April 2025
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| 4. |
Dr. Md Habibur Rahman & Dr. Shams Aldin
"Folklore Theories and Bengali Folk Literature"
Dhaka: Books Fair, ISBN: 984-70158-0369-0
Published: March 2025
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| 5. |
Sudeb Sarkar (Editor) & Dr. Md Habibur Rahman (Editor-in-Chief)
"The Pandemic COVID-19: Life, Society and Culture"
New Delhi, India: AUTHORS PRESS, ISBN: 978-93-90588-98-5
Published: January 2025
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| 6. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Folklore in Social Development"
Ministry of Information and Culture, West Bangle Government of India, Kolkata, Pages 158
Published: April 2019
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| 7. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Ethnic Minorities of Rajshahi Division: Community and Caste Identification"
Rajshahi Divisional Ethnic Minority Academy, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, People’s Republic of Bangladesh,
Published: December 2018
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| 8. |
Morve Roshan K & Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Identity Negotiations and Marginality: The Theoretical Perspective in the Contemporary Age"
Lakshi Publishers, New Delhi, India
Published: July 2018
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| 9. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Folklore: Cultural Heritage and Bangladesh Studies"
Ekush Shotok, Kolkata, India,
Published: June 2018
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| 10. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"The Folk-theater of Holir gaan of Greater Dinajpur"
Koli Publication, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: August 2011
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Book Chapter
| 1. |
Damon Montclare, Md Habibur Rahman
"Changing of Location of Traditional Folk Art: Performances in India, Bangladesh, and The United States of America"
Evolution of Tradition, Interrogating Transformation in Traditional Folk Performing Arts, 2023, ISBN: 9781913936259, Publisher: Center for Knowledge, Ideas and Development Studies, India & HP HAMILTON LIMITED, UK.
Published: June 2023
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| 2. |
Editors: Dr. Morve Roshan K., and Dr Habibur Rahman,
"FOLK CULTURE STUDIES: A COLOURFUL JOURNEY OF BANGLADESH"
Eastern Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literatures, 3(2). Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022), ISSN: 2710-3412, UK
Published: March 2023
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| 3. |
Morve Roshan K., Mubeen Khan, Md Habibur Rahman,
"A Study of Postmodern Architecture and its Changing Pedagogies, New Delhi, India: Lakshi Publishers, 2018, ISBN 978-93-82120-41-4 (HB)"
The Theoretical Perspective in the Contemporary Age, New Delhi, India: Lakshi Publishers, 2018, ISBN 978-93-82120-41-4 (HB)
Published: July 2018
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Journal
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Md Habibur Rahman, Md Mobashir Rahman, (Rahman MH, Rahman MM)
"Indigenous Eco-Aesthetics in Global Folklore: Practical Uses and Theoretical Basis for Environmental Justice"
Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN: 2945-3968, 2025, www.embarpublishers.com/readArticle/294
Published: November 2025
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| 2. |
Md Habibur Rahman, Suborna Khatun, Razia Sultana Parul, Md Mobashir Rahman
"Investigating Children’s Moral Development through Folk Elements in Primary Education in Bangladesh"
Research Journal of Education and Advanced Literature, ISSN: 2945-395X, Vol-04, Issue-05, 2025,01-12, doi.org/10.58924/rjeal.v4.iss5.p6
Published: November 2025
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| 3. |
Md Habibur Rahman, Istiaque Bin Islam², Md. Mobashir Rahman
"Legal Pluralism, Cultural Governance, and the Postcolonial Politics of Food Heritage and Folklore in Bangladeshi Statehood"
American Journal of Development Studies (AJDS), Volume 3 Issue 2, ISSN: 2837-6676 (Online)
Published: October 2025
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| 4. |
Md Habibur Rahman, Md. Mobashir Rahman,
"Symbolism and Cultural Pluralism in Bangladeshi Folk Art: Imaginaries and Expressions of Nationhood"
American Journal of Tourism and Hospitality (AJTH), Volume 3 Issue 1, Year 2025, ISSN: 2993-6519 (Online)
Published: October 2025
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| 5. |
Md Habibur Rahman, Md. Mobashir Rahman
"Cultural Narratives for a Greener Tomorrow: Barindra's FolkLiterature and Environmental Sustainability Practices"
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS)ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS | Volume IX Issue IX September 2025, Published from India
Published: September 2025
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| 6. |
Islam, M.A., Khatun, M.B. & Rahman, M.H.
"Visualization of scopus and WOS data (2000–2024) on forced, child, and contract marriage: a bibliometric analysis"
Published by SPRINGER NATURE, Berlin, Germany.
Published: August 2025
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| 7. |
Rahman, Md Habibur and Rahman, Md. Mobashir,
"Folklore as Intellectual Property: Policy, Legal Prospects, and the Urgency of Developing a National Folklore Register for Bangladesh"
Published by SSRN (Social Science Research Network), owned by Elsevier, published from New York, USA, https://ssrn.com/abstract=5383087
Published: August 2025
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| 8. |
Md Habibur Rahman, Md Mobashir Rahman, Istiaque Bin Islam,
"INDIGENOUS ORGANIC AGRICULTURE THEORY: A MODERN FARMING SYSTEM BASED ON FOLKLORE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY"
SOUTH ASIAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH (SAJDR), VOL. 4 ISSUE 2, PP. 1-24, ISSN: 2706-8471 (Online) ISSN: 2706-8463 (Print), 2025, https://aiipub.com/journals/sajdr-250911-10022/
Published: August 2025
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| 9. |
Rahman, M. H., Md. Mobashir Rahman & Imroze Asif Khan.
"Indigenous Water Symbolism and Management: A Comparative Study on Ecologies of Rain and Intellectual Appropriation in Bangladesh, India, the US, and Germany"
HISTORICAL: Journal of History and Social Sciences, 4(3), 339–361.Published by Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu (Indramayu Islamic Faculty Association), Indonesia.
Published: April 2025
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| 10. |
Murshida Khatun, Md Amirul Islam, Md. Habibur Rahman, & Md Ashraful Amin
"An Examination of the Intricacies and Potentialities of Interreligious and Interfaith Matrimonial Unions in Modern Times"
HISTORICAL: Journal of History and Social Sciences, 3(1), 26–40, Published byPerkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu (Indramayu Islamic Faculty Association), Indonesia.
Published: December 2024
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| 11. |
Murshida Khatun, Md Amirul Islam, A.K.M. Abdul Latif, & Md. Habibur Rahman.
"Interfaith Marriage in Judaism and Christianity: Jewish-Christian Matrimonial Unions"
DIROSAT: Journal of Education, Social Sciences & Humanities, 2(2), 85–105, Published by Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu (Indramayu Islamic Faculty Association), Indonesia.
Published: July 2024
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| 12. |
RAKIBUZZAMAN, M., AHMED, F., RAHMAN, M., & HAQUE, M.
"UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE IN A CHANGING WORLD CLIMATE: THE CASE OF BANDARBAN REGION"
COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS, TRANSLATION, AND LITERARY STUDIES Учредители: Bukhara State University-Foreign Languages Faculty, 1(1), 60-78. 2024, Uzbekistan
Published: January 2024
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| 13. |
Dr. Md Habibur Rahman (Corresponding and First author), Adnin Hasnat, Md. Al Zabir Hassan Mithen
"Indigenous Knowledge Applications in small-scale Shrimp Farming, Profitability Analysis and Challenges in Achieving SDGs: A Study on South-western Part of Bangladesh"
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS |Volume VII Issue XI, November 2023
Published: November 2023
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| 14. |
Damon Montclare, Md Habibur Rahman
"Comparative Indigenous Folklore Theory For Liberation and Environmental Justice"
Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, Vol, 25, 2017, RU Publication No. 183, Published in 2021. Published from Bangladesh
Published: January 2021
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| 15. |
Damon Joseph Montclare, Md Habibur Rahman
"A Comparative Eco-critical Analysis of Indigenous Rainlore: Water Resource Management vs. Intellectual Appropriation in Bangladesh, India and The United States,"
Folklore Journal, Vol: 10, University of Rajshahi: Department of Folklore, 2019. ISSN: 1993-0038
Published: December 2019
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| 16. |
Editor: Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Journal of Cultural Heritage & Social Studies"
Cultural Heritage & Social Studies Research Center, Bangladesh, Vol. 01
Published: December 2017
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| 17. |
Md Habibur Rahman
"Folklore of North Bengal: Socio-cultural Identity Analysis"
Journal of Cultural Heritage & Social Studies, ISSN: 2522-3267, Volume-1, Rajshahi: Cultural Heritage & Social Studies Research Centre, 2017, ISSN: 2522-3267
Published: December 2017
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| 18. |
Md Habibur Rahman,
"Bengali Folklore and the Process of Social Communication: A Contemporary Analysis"
Itihas Probondhomala , Dhaka: Bangladesh History Academy, 2017. ISBN:978-984-34-6551-1
Published: August 2017
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| 19. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Agricultural Environmentalism, Art of Terracotta and Life Style of Bengali Common People: A Brief Analysis From the Viewpoint of Folklore"
3rd Desi International Folklore Conference Proceedings (Mannakam), International Center for Folklore Studies, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Published: May 2016
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| 20. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"The folk theater of Bangladesh ‘Kandoni Bishohari Gan’: Historical Background and Contemporary Aspects."
Folklore Journal, Vol, 7
Published: June 2015
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| 21. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Application and Prospect of Folklore Elements in Social Development"
Folklore Journal, Vol: 05, Department of Folklore, University of Rajshahi
Published: January 2013
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| 22. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Folk Theater of Panchagarh Region ‘Chor-Churnir Gan’: Introduction and Nature Analysis (Panchagaor Uncholer Loknatto Chor Chunnir Gan: Sorup Bisheleson),"
Journal of Local History, Vol: 07, Heritage Archives of Bangladesh History Trust, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Published: December 2012
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| 23. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Folk- heritage of Hudum Deo Gan of North Bengal,: An Enlarged Soil (Uttorbonger Lokyoitijje Hudum Deyar Gan: Khiyoman Mittrikar Ros)"
Journal of Fine-arts, Vol: 01, Bangladesh Fine-arts Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: July 2012
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| 24. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Stage of Folk-theater: Different Stage of Protests Against Exploitation (Loknattor Asor: Shosoner Biruddhe Prutibader Vinnomancho)"
Bangla Academy Journal, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Vol: 3rd – 4th,
Published: June 2012
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| 25. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Bengali Folktale: Alternative Image of Community Struggle, (Banglar Lokokahini: Sherini songeramer Vinnorup),"
Folktale Diversity (Lokokothar Satkahon), (Kolkata: Uporna Book Distributors), West Bengal, India
Published: December 2011
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| 26. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"The Socio-Cultural Life Style as Reflected in the Folksong of Kutubdia Island, (Dip Kutubdiar Loksongite Jonojibonchittro),"
Folklore Journal, Vol: 04, Rajshahi University: Department of Folklore
Published: June 2010
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| 27. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"Intangible Folk heritage of North Bengal: Rain Praying Hudum Deo Song, (Uttorbonger Biluptoprai Lokayoto Oitijjo: Bristi Abahani Hudum Deyar Gan),"
Journal of Social Studies, Vol: 111, (October-December), Social Studies Centre, Dhaka
Published: December 2009
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| 28. |
Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman
"The Folk-theater of Holir gaan of North Bengal: The Search of Identity and Nature (Uttorbonger Lokonatto Holir Gan)"
Journal of Social Studies, Vol: 101, Social Studies Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: December 2007
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Major Issues of Social ScienceUndergraduate Level; 15 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 65; Course taught from 2013 to the present.
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Folk Theater of BangladeshUndergraduate Level; 15 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 65; Course taught from 2013 to the present.
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Folklore and AestheticsUndergraduate Level; 15 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 65; Course taught from 2013 to the present.
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Cultural AnthropologyUndergraduate Level; 15 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 65; Course taught from 2013 to the present.
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Folklore: Communication and DevelopmentUndergraduate Level; 15 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 65; Course taught from 2013 to the present.
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Cultural Studies of BengalGraduate Level; 20 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 60; Course taught from 2013 to the present.
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Folklore and GenderGraduate Level; 20 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 60; Course taught from 2017 to the present.
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World Religion and CultureGraduate Level, 20 Classroom Hours per Semester, Number of Students: 60, Course taught from 2013 to the present.
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Applied Folklore and DevelopmentGraduate Level; 20 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 60, Course taught from 2017 to the present.
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Maritime FolkloreGraduate Level; 20 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 60, Course taught from 2017 to the present.
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Indigenous Knowledge and TechnologyGraduate Level; 20 Classroom Hours per Semester; Number of Students: 60, Course taught from 2024 to the present.
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Dr. Md Habibur Rahman is an internationally engaged academic, researcher, and development professional with more than 17 years of teaching, socio-cultural research, and leadership experience. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Folklore and Social Development Studies at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, where his expertise spans folklore, cultural heritage, indigenous knowledge, and rural development.
Global Academic Exposure & Collaborations
Dr. Rahman’s academic journey is marked by significant international engagements:
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SUSI Scholar (2022), Multinational Institute of American Studies, New York University, USA.
ITEC Fellowship, India (2016), National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad, Telangana, India under the Government of India’s ITEC Fellowship.
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Foreign Researcher (2018), International Institute of Kerala Studies, University of Kerala, Trivandrum Puram, India.
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Cross-national Collaborator (2025) in a sociological research project with Umrboqiy Meros Center, (Research Center for Eternal Heritage), Uzbekistan.
Through these global platforms, he has built cross-cultural academic partnerships, contributed to international dialogues on sustainability and heritage, and expanded the scope of Bangladeshi folklore and social sciences in comparative and transnational perspectives.
Research & Publications
Dr. Rahman is a published author of 18 books, 2 edited journals, and 25+ scholarly articles in national and international outlets. His publications cover folklore, indigenous knowledge, sustainable development, cinema, cultural resilience, and ethnic studies. Notable works include:
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Folklore in Social Development
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Ethnic Minorities of Bangladesh
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Sustainable Development Issues and Folklore in Cinema
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Indigenous Knowledge and SDGs
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Challenges and Resilience in the Lives of Bangladeshis
He has presented research at international conferences, delivered keynote addresses, chaired sessions, and organized academic events, positioning himself as one of Bangladesh’s rising voices in global folklore and cultural studies.
Leadership & International Development Experience
Dr. Rahman has held key leadership roles in both academia and international development organizations.
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Provost (2022–2024), University of Rajshahi – led administration, staff supervision, and inclusive policy development for student welfare.
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Vice Principal (2012–2013), SOS Hermann Gmeiner College, Bogura under SOS Children’s Villages International, where he managed academic and administrative programs in collaboration with a global child welfare network.
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Assistant Program Officer (2007–2012), SOS Children’s Villages International, Rajshahi – implemented Family Strengthening Programs and community engagement initiatives.
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Assistant Project Coordinator (2006–2007), COAST Foundation, Bangladesh – supervised the SOUHARDO project in Cox’s Bazar with donor-driven development objectives.
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Research Assistant (2005), Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)–conducted field-based research on governance and corruption.
Awards & Recognitions
His contributions have been acknowledged through prestigious awards, including:
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SUSI Visiting Scholarship, USA (2022)
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ITEC Fellowship, India (2016)
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Margaret Mead Award as Visiting Scholar, NYU, USA (2022)
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Green Community Leadership Award (2023)
Expertise & Impact
Dr. Rahman combines intercultural communication, research leadership, and program management with a strong record of mentoring students, supervising projects, and advancing community-based development initiatives. His career reflects a balance of academic scholarship, international collaboration, and social engagement, making him a valuable contributor to global research, consultancy, and cross-disciplinary education.