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sayeed@ru.ac.bd
Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
MD. SAYEED AKHTER
PROFESSOR
Social Work
- Education Summary
- MSS (University of Rajshahi), MSc (IOB, University of Antwerp, Belgium)
- Research Interest
- Capability Approach and Microfinance, Gender and Bargaining Power, Community Development, Women Empowerment
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Masters (MSc) |
University of Antwerpen, IOB, Belgium | 2013 |
| Masters (MSS) |
Rajshahi University, Department of Social work | 1999 |
| Bachelor/Honors (BSS (hons.)) |
Rajshahi University, Department of Social Work | 1998 |
| Higher Secondary (HSC) |
Rajshahi Education Board | 1995 |
| Secondary (SSC) |
Rajshahi Education Board | 1993 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-04 to | Department of Social Work | PROFESSOR |
| 2015-03-31 to 2022-07-03 | Department of Social Work | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
| 2008-01-03 to 2015-03-30 | Department of Social Work | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 2005-01-03 to 2008-01-02 | Department of Social Work | LECTURER |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-05 to 2005-01-02 | Secondary Education Sector Improvement Project (SESIP), Secondary and Higher Education, Mymensingh Zone, Mymensingh | Research Officer |
Book Chapter
| 1. |
Momen, M.N., Akhter, M.S. and Begum, M. (2024).
"Health Sector Performance in Bangladesh: Challenges for Sustainable Development Goals"
In: Leal Filho, W., Ng, T.F., Iyer-Raniga, U., Ng, A., Sharifi, A. (eds) SDGs in the Asia and Pacific Region . Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives. Springer, Cham.
Published: January 2024
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| 2. |
Islam, R. and Akhter, S. (2022).
"Narrative Inquiry, Phenomenology, and Grounded Theory in Qualitative Research"
In: Islam, M.R., Khan, N.A., Baikady, R. (eds) Principles of Social Research Methodology. Springer, Singapore.
Published: October 2022
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Journal
| 1. |
Rahman, K. M. Mustafizur, Islam, Rabiul, Khan, Md Ashraful Islam, Akhter, Sayeed (2024)
"Loneliness and associated socio-demographic factors among rural older adults in Naogaon district of Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study"
SN Social Sciences, Vol. 4, 219
Published: November 2024
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| 2. |
Akhter, S., Habib, T.Z., Islam, R. and Momen, M. N. (2024).
"Women’s agency and social structure: does microcredit contribute to surmount the challenges faced by women borrowers?"
SN Social Sciences. 4, 128
Published: July 2024
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| 3. |
Akhter, S. and Mazumder, M. A. H. (2023).
"Prevalence of Acceptance of Wife Abuse in Some Selected Rural Communities of Bangladesh"
Journal of Rural Development. Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 33-59
Published: July 2023
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| 4. |
Akhter, S., Hossain M. F. & Mazumder, M. A. H. (2023).
"Examining the association between spousal age difference and household male dominance: does wives’ gender ideology matter?"
SN Soc Sci 3, 92
Published: May 2023
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| 5. |
Akhter, S., Islam, M. H., Haider, S. K. U., Ferdous, R., & Runa, A. S. (2021).
"Moderating effects of gender and passive Facebook use on the relationship between social interaction anxiety and preference for online social interaction"
Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 1-19.
Published: July 2021
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| 6. |
Akhter, S., Islam, M. H. and Momen, M. N. (2020).
"Problematic Internet Use among university students of Bangladesh: The predictive role of age, gender, and loneliness"
Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 30(8), 1082-1093.
Published: October 2020
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| 7. |
Akhter, M. and Khalek, M. (2020).
"Association Between Psychological Well-Being and Problematic Internet Use Among University Students of Bangladesh"
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-020-00142-x
Published: May 2020
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| 8. |
Akhter, S. and Ferdous, R. (2019).
"Research in Development Arena: Perspective on Epistemology"
Social Science Journal, Vol. 22, p. 33-50.
Published: July 2019
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| 9. |
Akhter, S. and Ferdous, R. (2019).
"Reliability and validity of Rosenberg self-esteem scale among university students of Bangladesh"
International Journal of Society Systems Science, Vol. 11, No. 1, p. 35-50.
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSSS.2019.098195
Published: March 2019
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| 10. |
Akhter, Md. S. & Islam, R. (2016).
"Impact of Microfinance on Empowerment of Rural Women in Bangladesh: Evidences from Some Selected Studies"
Social Science Journal, Vol. 20, p. 95-110.
Published: June 2016
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| 11. |
Ferdous, R. and Akhter, S. (2014).
"Health Sector in Bangladesh: The Performance Bottlenecks from Institutional Perspective"
Journal of Nazrul University, Vol. 2, No. 1, p. 114-122.
Published: June 2014
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| 12. |
Akhter, Md. S. & Mazumder, Md. A. H. (2013).
"Personal Assets Ownership Status and the Participation Pattern in Household Decision- Making: A Study on Women in Rural Bangladesh"
Social Science Journal, Vol. 18, p. 61-76.
Published: November 2013
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| 13. |
Akhter, Md. Sayeed and Mazumder, Md. A. H. (2013).
"Household Decision Making of Rural Women in Bangladesh: Present Status and Challenges"
Empowerment, Vol. 20, p. 57-70.
Published: June 2013
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