Political Studies

    Faculty Profile

    Dr. Zayeda Sharmin

    Professor

    Contact Information:

    • Office Address: Department of Political Studies Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
    • Phone: Cell: +880-1735562516; Land Phone: +880-821-716123, 713491, (Ext. 262 office; 486 personal room),
    • Email: zsharmin-psa@sust.edu, zayeda_sharmeen@yahoo.co.in, zayeda.sharmin@gmail.com

    Biography:

    Dr. Zayeda Sharmin is a Professor of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet; a leading Public University in Bangladesh. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Sharmin worked as a Program Associate in the training division of a non-governmental organization, Steps towards Development, an organization and training institute promoting gender & development. She also taught Government and Politics at different University in Bangladesh, India and Sweden. Dr. Sharmin is pursuing research for Save the Children-USA, Swedish-SIDA, University Grants Commission (UGC); Bangladesh. Her academic research has been conducted at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India, Lunds University and Uppsala University, Sweden and Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. The focus of her research includes Governance and gender, Climate change and its impacts, Diaspora and Migration politics, Development studies etc. She has a number of academic publications to her credit at home and abroad. Dr. Sharmin regularly contributes her views on socio-political issues in the national media while also contributing to the work of Bangladesh Alliance for Women Leadership (BDAWL), Transparency International; Bangladesh chapter, Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA), Bangladesh Political science, Association and others socio-cultural organizations.

    Education:

    • Ph.D in Political Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India. Ph.D dissertation: e-Governance and Women Empowerment in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Sylhet District.
    • Master in Asian Studies, Lunds University, Sweden. MS thesis: The life experiences of the immigrant women in domestic, socio-cultural and political spheres: A case study of Bangladeshi diaspora living in Scandinavia. (http://lup.lub.lu.se/luur/download?func=downloadFile&recordOId=1320094&fileOId=1320095)
    • Masters in Social Sciences (M.S.S) in Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Master’s thesis: Role of financial activities on Bangladeshi rural women’s socio-economic life building, political awareness and cultural-psyche structure.
    • Bachelor of Social Science(B.S.S) in Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.

    Research Interests:

    • Governance and development
    • Gender studies (special emphasis on Women and Technology)
    • Peace and Conflict studies
    • Migration and Diaspora politics
    • Climate change and adaptation

    Active Research Project

    1. Decrement Gender Gap through One-Stop Outlets in Haor Region: A Study on Kishoreganj, Duration: 2020-2021.

    Previous Research Project

    1. Impact of e-Governance on Socio-Economic Development of Haor Region of Rural Bangladesh: A Study on Union Digital Center. Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh through SUST Research Centre. Duration: 2018-2020.
    2. Effect of Digitalization on Gender Equality in Union Digital Centers of Haor Region: A Study on Kishorgonj District. Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh through SUST Research Centre. Duration: 2019-2020.
    3. Baseline Study of Maternal-Neonatal Health Care and Family Planning (MaMota), Funded By: Save the children, USA; Duration: March’2018 to May’2018.
    4. Effectiveness of District E-service Centre as an e-Governance Initiative: Prospects and Challenges; Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh through SUST Research Centre. Duration: July 2014 to June’2015
    5. Governance Deficit in Service Provision for Children: A study on Manikganj District. Funded By: Save the Children, USA. Duration: August’2013 to November’2013.
    6. Community Health Worker(CHW) in Project MaMoni (Integrated Safe Motherhood, Newborn Care and Family Planning Project), Sylhet: Advancing Health in a shared culture Funded By: Save the Children, USA. Duration: June’2013 to August’2013.
    7. Adaptation Strategy on E-governance in Bangladesh Public Administration: Prospects and challenges of the system in field administration. Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh through SUST Research Centre. Duration: January’2013 to December’2013.
    8. The execution of Right to Information Act 2009 for ensuring Human Rights and Social Justice: A case study on Sylhet Division. Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh through SUST Research Centre. Duration: February’2012 to October’2012.
    9. The role of civil society elites to build the social capital: A study on Bangladesh. Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh through SUST Research Centre Duration: April’2011 to November 2011.
    10. Role of Volunteers in the Improvement of MNH situation in Mamoni (Integrated Safe Motherhood, Newborn Care and Family Planning Project); Funded By: Save the Children, USA. Duration::March’2011 to June´2011.
    11. An anthropological study on the marginalized community of the tea gardens of Bangladesh. Funded By: Bangladesh Silpokola Academy, Duration: May’2011 to July´2011.
    12. Impact of Climate Change over the Haor Basin Areas: Functioning of Social Networks and Leadership Management. Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh. Duration: June’2010 to December´2010.
    13. Humanitarian Challenges of Climate Change: The Role of Social networks in Promoting Resilience to Climate Variability, A Project of the Department of Eurasian Studies, Uppsala University, Sweden. Funded By Swedish SIDA. Duration: January’2008 to January’2009.

    External Affiliations:

    • Alumni member of International Leadership Programme (IVLP), United States Department of State.
    • Member, Indian Political science Association (IPSA).
    • Bangladesh Alliance for Women Leadership (BDAWL).
    • Alumni member of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
    • Executive member of Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), Transparency International (TIB), Sylhet.
    • Member, Executive Committee, School of Social Sciences, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh. •
    • Advisor, Sylhet Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SWCCI). and Bangladesh.
    • Executive Committee (EC) member of Shahjalal University Teachers’ Association, (2019-2020 and 2001-2002)
    • Provost, 1st Ladies hall, SUST. (From Sep’ 2020 to till).
    • Editor, Journal of Politics and Administration, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh 2013-2014 (ISSN:2307-1036).
    • Moderator, SUST Debating Society (SUDS).
    • Advisor of Shikar (Cultural Organization). Kin (A voluantary organization of SUST), Mavoi ( Cultural organization), Aj Muktamancha (Cultural Organization), Dik Theater.

    Awards & Recognition:

    • Doctoral scholarship of ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) from September 2015 to August 2018. • NIAS SUPRA Nordic Scholarship; A partial support for pursuing Master’s Thesis in Asian Studies in Lund University, Sweden • Board Stand in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in 1990 (Rajshahi Board, Humanities group).
    • Editing of Journal Issues i) Journal of Politics and Administration, ShahJalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet. Vol. 1, No. 1, December, 2013 (ISSN 2307-1036).
    • Book Chapter/Articles in Book: i) “Projokti O Narir Khomotayan: online Freelancing a GrihokendreikKarmashongstan(Bengali) Technology and Women Empowerment : In House Employment in online based Freelancing.” In N. A. Hussain and P. Jolly (Eds.), Banglar Samaj O Sangskritite Nari (pp.212-225), 2019. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Sangbed. ii) ‘Adaptation Strategy of E-Governance in Bangladesh Public Administration: Prospects and Challenges of E-Governance system at Field Administration.’ In As-Saber, S and Ahmed. Aka, Firowz (Ed) Governance & Development-Changing Dynamics and Shifting Agendas .OSDER Publications, Dhaka. June 2016: 113-139. i) “Occupational Isolation among the Khasis: Cultural Materialism in the Make”, Indigenous Community and Environment of Sylhet, Sharif Jamil et al (edited),pp-33-41, BAPA, Dhaka, May 2013, ISBN: 978-984-33-7510-0 ii) “Climate Change and Its Effects on Food Security of Indigenous Community in Sylhet Region: Emerging Issues and Challenges”, Indigenous Community and Environment of Sylhet, Sharif Jamil et al (edited), pp-119-134, BAPA, Dhaka, May 2013, ISBN: 978-984-33-7510-0
    • Book: “Bangladesher Cha-Bagane khudro nrigosthi ” (In Bengali), ( An anthropological research based book on small ethnic groups in tea gardens of Bangladesh), Ettadi Gronthoprokash, 38/3, Banglabazer, Dhaka-1100, June 2012.

    Journal Publications

    1. “The Upkeep of Human Rights and Social Justice: The Role of Right to Information Act 2009”, Advances in social Science Research Journal, Sep, 2020. Journal 2020
    2. “Gender perspective in e-Governance initiatives for Women empowerment: A study on some cases of Bangladesh and India” Journal of Politics and Administration, Vol.4, No.1, December 2019. (pp.29-49) Journal 2019
    3. “Effectiveness of District e-Service Center (DESC) as a part of e-Governance Scheme in Bangladesh: A Study on Lakshmipure DESC”, JONER (Journal of North East Region), 5 issue (3), June, 2017, (ISSN 2321-0583).
    4. “A New Journey Towards Friendship: Present Perspective of India-Bangladesh Relationships”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. LXXVII, No. 2, April-June, 2016, pp. 267-272 (ISSN 0019-5510)
    5. “Gender Perspective in e-Governance Initiatives in Bangladesh: A study on ‘Tottoh Apa’ project”, JONER (Journal of North East Region), 4 issue (9), June, 2016, (ISSN 2321-0583).
    6. “Climatic Tragedies in Bangladesh: What Should Government Do? ” , AIJRHASS 15-805; © 2015, ISSN(Print): 2328-3734, [ISSN (Online): 2328-3696, ISSN (CD-ROM): 2328-3688]
    7. Women’s Adaptation Capacity Regarding Climate Change: A Case Study on Rural Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Political Studies, Vol. XX, 2015, pp.76-90 (ISSN 2078-1481), Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
    8. Understanding of m-Government in Bangladesh: Prospects and Challenges”, Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 1, December, 2013, pp. 67-84. (ISSN 2305-1035), Faculty of Social Sciences Begum Rokeya University, Rangpure, Bangladesh.
    9. “Impact of e-Governance in Public Offices: Bangladesh Perspectives-Case Study of Office Digital Controller of Accounts, Sylhet”, Journal of E-Governance, 36, August, 2013, pp.143–151, IOS Press, Netherland.
    10. “Consequences of Climate Change and Gender Vulnerability: Bangladesh Perspective”, BDRWPS, January, 2013, Bangladesh Development Research Center (BDRC),
    11. “Same realities, Different Windows; An analysis of socio-cultural and economic power relations and hierarchies in Asia: From a gender perspective”, Anthropologist, July, 2009 (Published in Vol. 1, Number 1, January 2013), pp.118-128 (ISSN 2077-0332).
    12. “Impact of Climate Change over the Haor Basin Areas: Functioning of Social Networks and Leadership Management”, Asian studies, No. 31, June, 2012 (ISSN 0253-3375), Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    13. “State, Sovereignty and Public Administration: Bangladesh Perspective”, SUST STUDIES (Social Sciences), Volume 18, No. 4, April, 2012, pp.60-67 (ISSN 1682-895X), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
    14. “Problems of Strengthening Local Government in Bangladesh: Towards a Comprehensive Solution”, SUST STUDIES (Social Sciences), Volume 15, No. 1, 2012, pp.76-84 (ISSN 1682-895X), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
    15. “Power of the powerless: Equality or Marginality? - An Analysis of the Effectiveness for Women’s participation in Bangladesh Politics”, Journal of Politics and Society, Journal of the Department of Political Studies, Shahjala University of Science and Technology, Sylhet. Vol. 1, No. 1, December, 2010 (Published in December, 2013) (ISSN 2307-1036).
    16. “Politicalization of Religion in South Asia”, JSERD, Vol. 7, (5), October 2010, GPRI, Bangladesh.(ISSN 1813-0348).
    17. “Globalization and Micro-credit System: Consequences for Poverty Reduction and Public Health”, Asian studies, Journal of the Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, No. 29 ,June 2010 pp.75-83. (ISSN 0253-3375).
    18. “The life experiences of the immigrant women in domestic, socio-cultural and political spheres: A case study of Bangladeshi diaspora living in Scandinavia., Lund University Publications (LUP), 2008.
    19. “The non-valuable labor of Women: in the context of Bangladesh, Journal of Politics & Administration, Vol. 1(1), April 2005, Sylhet, Bangladesh, pp.59-69. (ISSN-Ref-Sylvie Viel).

    Conference Proceedings

    1. "Tales of The Unraised Voices: COVID-19 and the Gender based Domestic Violence in BANGLADESH." The 3rd International Conference on Gender and Sexuality’2020 (Online)
    2. The Nexus between Civil Society Organization and Environment Protection: BELA and IDEA Perspectives, International Conference on Promoting the Importance of Human Relationship & Community Accountability, Organized by jointly Community Social Work Practice & Development Foundation and People’s University Bangladesh on 19-20th March, 2019. Conference 2019
    3. Gender Perspective of e-Governance Initiatives: A study on India and Bangladesh” International Conference of Governance and Development, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. January 3-4, 2017. Conference 2017 Conference 2017
    4. e-Governance and Women Empowerment in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Sylhet District” International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Pullman Hotel Central Park, Jakarta. December 4-5, 2017. Conference 2017 Conference 2017
    5. “e-Governance and Women Empowerment in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Sylhet District” (sharing of PhD research findings), International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) Asia Pacific PhD Seminar, MM-CSR Trisakti University Campus, Jakarta. December 2-3, 2017. Conference 2017 Conference 2017
    6. Towards ‘Digital India’: A discussion on ‘E-Suvidha Project’ of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India”, International Seminar on State Politics and Public Administration in UP, Department of Political Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, June 2 to 3, 2016. Conference 2016
    7. “A discussion about the impact of Political thinking in Bengali literature”, International Conference on Political thinking in Indian Literature, Department of Political Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, May 27 to 28, 2016. Conference 2016
    8. “Shahbag Uprising’2013: A new form of social movement in Bangladesh”, International Seminar of the School of Media and Cultural Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, India, January 6 to 8, 2016. Conference 2016
    9. “Problems and Possibilities of Subaltern Approach: A study on Bangladesh”, International Conference on Critical Engagement in Anthropological Landscape in Bangladesh, Department of Anthripology, shahjalal University of science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, February 6-7, 2016. Conference 2016
    10. "A Discussion on Research Methodology in Area Studies” National Workshop, organized by Centre For The Study Of Nepal, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, March 29 to April 5, 2016. Conference 2016
    11. “A new journey towards friendship: Present perspectives of India-Bangladesh relationships”, 56th All India Political Science Association (IPSA) Conference, Department of Political Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, October 25-27, 2015. Journal 2015
    12. Women’s Adaptation Capacity regarding Climate Change: A case study on Rural Bangladesh” presented a talk in Women’s studies Center in the Rabindro Bharati University, Kolkata, India during 21 April 2014 . Journal 2014
    13. “Language, Nationality and Cultural Identity: Paths to Belongings- Addressing the Conflicts in Using National Language and Other Languages in Bangladesh” , International Seminar on “History & Sociology of Bengali Studies” in the University of Delhi, Delhi, India, January 10-11, 2014.
    14. The role of civil society elites to build the social capital: A study on Bangladesh”, 3rd International Congress of Bengal Studies , Arranged by International Society of Bengal Studies at Kolkata University, India, November 19-22, 2013.
    15. “Women’s movements in South Asia: An elite or mass phenomenon?”, International Conference on Gender, Education and Female Child Labour: A Sociological Perspective at Assam University, Silchar, India, April, 23 -25, 2013.
    16. “Building an Effective Security Sector through Inclusion” organized a multilateral workshop by The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS ) in Nha Trang, Vietnam ), March 12-14, 2013
    17. The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on “Conflict Resolution” Organized by United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, USA July13- August 17, 2012.
    18. “Climate Change and Its Effects on Food Security of Indigenous Community of Sylhet Region: Emerging Issues and Challenges” presented in BAPA-BEN-SUST Convocation on Indigenous Community and Environment of Sylhet, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 14, 2012.
    19. “Occupational Isolation among the Khasis: Cultural Materialism in the Make” presented in BAPA-BEN-SUST Convocation on Indigenous Community and Environment of Sylhet at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 14, 2012.
    20. “Identify the missing links: Media, Democracy & Gender, Seminar on Media and Democracy”, presented in the workshop on Media Democracy and Gender, organized by Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Entwicklungsforum Bangladesh e.V (Development Forum Bnagladesh), Germany, January 29, 2011.

    Teaching

    • Professor of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 2016-till now.
    • Associate Professor of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, July2011-Oct’2016.
    • Assistant Professor of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 2009-2015.
    • Lecturer of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 2006-2009.

    Graduate Supervision

    1. Current PhD student: 1 Thesis Title: Role of social capital in climate change adaptation: a study on vulnerable people in the haor area of Bangladesh.
    2. M.Phil student:1
    3. MSS Thesis students: 2 Thesis Title: 1.Impacts of Climate Change on the Women of Haor Areas of Sunamganj District Of Bangladesh. 2.Impact of ICT on Working Women during the Pandemic Period in Bangladesh: A Study on Female e-Entrepreneurs.