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rabiul.islam@ru.ac.bd

Professor Department of Social Work University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.


MD. RABIUL ISLAM
PROFESSOR
Social Work

Education Summary  
BSS & MSS, Social Welfare, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. M.Sc., Disaster Management, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand. PhD, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Research Interest  
Social capital and disaster resilience, Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate change adaptation, Disaster gender and public health
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(PhD)		 Macquarie University, Australia 2016
Diploma
(Foundations in Learning and Teaching)		 Macquarie University, Australia 2014
Masters
(M.Sc.)		 Asian Institute of Technology AIT), Thailand 2010
Masters
(MSS)		 Dhaka University, Bangladesh 1996
Bachelor/Honors
(BSS)		 Dhaka University, Bangladesh 1995
Higher Secondary
(HSC)		 Kushtia Government College, Bangladesh 1992
Secondary
(SSC)		 Benipur High School, Shailkupa, Jhenidah 1990

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2017-02-04 to Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Professor
2010-12-07 to 2017-02-03 Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Associate Professor
2004-01-04 to 2010-12-06 Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Assistant Professor
2001-01-04 to 2004-01-03 Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Lecturer

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2015-07-01 to 2015-12-31 Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Lecturer & Tutor
2015-07-01 to 2015-12-01 Department of Geography & Planning, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2015-02-01 to 2015-07-31 Department of Geography & Planning, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2014-03-01 to 2014-06-30 Department of Environment and Geography, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2012-08-01 to 2012-12-31 Department of Environment and Geography, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2000-02-28 to 2000-08-30 Department of Social Welfare, Habibullah Bahar University College, Dhaka, Bangladesh Lecturer
2000-01-02 to 2000-08-30 Department of Social Welfare, Sheikh Borhanuddin Post-Graduate College, Dhaka, Bangladesh Lecturer

Book Chapter

1. Islam, R. (2023) "Livelihood of Coastal Community in Bangladesh: Options, Changes and Alternatives" In: Ahmed, R., Al-Maruf, A., Jenkins, J.C. (eds) Transforming Bangladesh. World Regional Geography Book Series (pp. 139-145). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45093-8_15

Published: September 2023

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2. Islam, R. (2022) "Disaster Injustice in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh: In Quest of Local Actors-Driven Recovery Intervention" Environment, Climate, and Social Justice. . In D. Madhanagopal, C. T. Beer, & B. R. Nikku (Eds.), Environment, Climate, and Social Justice: Perspectives and Practices from the Global South (pp. 61-77). Singapore: Springer Nature.

Published: July 2022

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3. Islam, R. and Akhter, S. (2022) "Narrative Inquiry, Phenomenology, and Grounded Theory." In R. Islam, A. Khan, & R. Baikady (EDs.), Principles of Social Research Methodology (pp. 101-115). Singapore: Springer.

Published: March 2022

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Journal

1. Islam, R., co-author with Kabir, M.R. (2024). "Factors of Negative Psychic State, Anxiety, and Depression of Waterlogged Farmers in Bangladesh: A Farming Disaster" i-manager’s Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences. 4 (3), 21-34.

Published: December 2024
2. Rahman K. M. Mustafizur, Khan Md. Ashraful Islam, & Islam, Rabiul "Social capital and gender inequality among rural elderly in Bangladesh: A micro-survey perspective" Journal of Social Work in Developing Societies Vol. 6(3): 129-144

Published: November 2024
3. K. M. Mustafizur Rahman; Rabiul Islam; Md. Ashraful Islam Khan; Sayeed Akhter (2024) "Loneliness and associated socio-demographic factors among rural older adults in Naogaon district of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study" SN Social Sciences, 4:219

Published: November 2024

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4. Islam, R., co-author with Rahman, K.M.M; & Khan, M.A.I. (2024) "Sex Differences in Loneliness among Elderly in Rural Bangladesh: Exploring Socio-Demographic Influences" Journal of Social Studies. 10(4), 130-140. Doi: 10.61186/jss.10.4.130.

Published: September 2024
5. Islam, R., co-author with Akhter et al. (2024) "Women’s agency and social structure: does microcredit contribute to surmount the challenges faced by women borrowers?" SN Social Sciences (2024) 4:128. doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-00939-0

Published: July 2024

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6. Islam, R., co-author with Hossain, D. (2024) "A systematic literature review on the relationship between education and gender ideology" Discover Global Society, 2:39. DOI: 10.1007/s44282-024-00071-7.

Published: July 2024

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7. Islam, R., co-author with Hossain, D. (2024) "Understanding Gender Ideology on Attitudes towards Violence against Women in Rural Bangladesh" International Journal of Current Science Research and Review. ISSN: 2581-8341, 07(05):3417-3424.
DOI: 10.47191

Published: May 2024

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8. Islam, R., co-author with Khan, T. (2023) "Exploring the unnoticed holes: Implementation challenges of social safety-net in coastal Bangladesh" i-manager, Journal on Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(3)

Published: September 2023

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9. Islam, R., co-author with Aziz, T. (2023) "Where the Fishing Community Heading to? Disaster-Led Occupational Transformation of the Fishing Communities in Coastal Bangladesh" i-manager’s Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences, 3(2), 60-68. https://doi.org/10.26634/jhss.3.2.20047

Published: August 2023

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10. Islam, R., co-author with Hossain, D. (2023) "Are Rural People Liberal toward Their Family and Societal Responsibilities? Evidence from Bangladesh" REVISTA DE CERCETARE SI INTERVENTIE SOCIALA. 81 (2023): 99-116.

Published: June 2023
11. Islam, R., co-author with Khan, T. M. (2023) "Does Timing Matter? Social Safety-Net Supports for Disaster Risk Reduction in Coastal Bangladesh" i-manager’s Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences, 3(2), 17-29. https://doi.org/10.26634/jhss.3.2.19930

Published: January 2023

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12. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. (2022) "Livelihood assets, mutual support and disaster resilience in coastal Bangladesh" International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 78 (2022) 103148

Published: June 2022

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13. Islam, R. and Rahman, K.M. M. (2021) "Rural-urban differentials in selected socio-demographic characteristics of Bangladeshi population" Middle East Journal of Applied Sciences, 11(01), 237-244

Published: March 2021

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14. Islam, R., co-author with Uddin, I. (2020) "Vulnerability and Responsive Measures of Cyclone Aila Affected Households in Coastal Bangladesh" Social Science Journal. 23(2020):1-16. Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2020
15. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. (2017) "Social networks and challenges in government disaster policies: a case study from Bangladesh." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 22(2017): 325-334.

Published: February 2017

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16. Islam, R., Wahab, GMA. (2017) "Households’ indigenous coping practices to face disaster-induced food and water challenges in coastal Bangladesh." Folklore Journal. 8 (2017): 104-111, University of Rajshahi.

Published: February 2017
17. Islam, R. Walkerden, G., A. Marco. (2016) "Households’ experience of local government during recovery from cyclones in coastal Bangladesh: resilience, equity and corruption." Natural Hazards. 85:361-378. DOI: 10.1007/s11069-016-2568-6.

Published: September 2016

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18. Akhter, S., Islam, R. (2016) "Impact of Microfinance on Empowerment of Rural Women in Bangladesh: Evidences from Some Selected Studies." Social Science Journal. 20: 96-110, University of Rajshahi.

Published: July 2016
19. Islam, R. coauthor with Uddin, E., Hoque, N. (2016) "Familial Factors Influencing Age-Heterogamy vs. Age-Homogamy in Marriage in Bangladesh: Implication for Social Policy Practice." Global Social Welfare. DOI 10.1007/s40609-016-0064-2.

Published: May 2016

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20. Islam, R. co-author with Hossain, D. (2015) "Birth Care Seeking Behavior among the Urban Slum Women in Bangladesh." Journal of Social Science. 3:1. Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.

Published: December 2015
21. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. (2015). "How do links between households and local NGOs promote disaster resilience and recovery? A case study of linking social networks on the Bangladeshi coast." Natural Hazards. 78:1707–1727.

Published: May 2015

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22. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. (2014) "How bonding and bridging networks contribute to disaster resilience and recovery on the Bangladeshi coast." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 10:281-291.

Published: October 2014

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23. Islam, R. and Akter, A. (2010) "Human Rights Situation of Indigenous Women in Northern Bangladesh: A Study on Oraon Communities." Empowerment, 17 (2010). Women for Women, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2010
24. Islam, R. (2009). "Social Impact and Lessons Learned from Major Disasters: An Inquiry into Super Cyclone ‘Sidr’-2007." Social Science Journal, 15(2009). Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: July 2009
25. Islam, R. and Ahmed, A.M. (2007). "Child Labour in Bangladesh: Policies and Legal Issues." Social Science Journal, 13 (2007). Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi. Bangladesh.

Published: July 2007
26. Islam, R. and Akter, A. (2006). "Violence Against Women in Bangladesh: A Study on Maidservant." Empowerment. 2006. Women for Women, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2006
27. Islam, R. (2004). "Recent Trends and Consequences of Rape in Bangladesh: A Study on Violence Against Women and Adolescent Girls." Social Science Journal, 9(2004). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: July 2004
28. Islam, R. and Khoda, M.F. (2003) "Drug Addiction Problem in Bangladesh: A Survey-based Analysis." Dhaka University Journal. Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2003
29. Islam, R. (2003) "Rural Social Services Program in Bangladesh: Development Initiatives and Challenges." Social Science Journal, 8 (2003). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: November 2003
30. Islam, R. (2002). "Contact in Social Work Profession: A Theoretical Analysis" Rajshahi University Studies, Part-C, Vol. 10 (2002). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2002
31. Islam, R. (2002). "UN Convention and the Children of Bangladesh: An Overview." Journal of Social Science, 7 (2002). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: June 2002
32. Islam, R. (2001). "Socio-economic Impacts of Drug Addiction in Bangladesh: A Sociological Analysis" Journal of Institute of Bangladesh Studies, 8 (2001). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: June 2001
33. Islam, R., co-author with Islam M. N. (2000) "Participation of Slum Children in Primary Education Program: A Study of Dhaka City" Journal of Social Development, 1(2000), Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: June 2000

Conference

1. Islam, R. (2008) "Higher Education in Bangladesh: Diversity, Quality and Accessibility. First National Conference on Education Conference on Whither Policy Reforms in Education in Bangladesh: Lessons and Challenges. Date: 2-3 March 2008, CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka. Organised" Whither Policy Reform in Education: Lessons and Challenges, (Eds) Baseer, Sarwar.

Published: May 2008

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