Faculty Profile

Dr Mohammad Fakhrus Salam

Associate Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801999188243
  • Email: [email protected]

Research Profile Links

Biography

Dr Mohammad Fakhrus Salam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. He is widely regarded for his scholarly rigour and critical engagement with political theory, governance, and South Asian politics, and has established himself as a thoughtful and influential voice in contemporary political scholarship.


Dr Salam’s academic formation reflects a sustained commitment to political thought, democratic development, and analytical inquiry. His research spans political philosophy, comparative politics, public policy, and the evolving socio-political landscape of Bangladesh. A distinctive feature of his work lies in its ability to bridge abstract theoretical frameworks with grounded political realities, offering insights that are both conceptually robust and empirically meaningful.


He has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and scholarly forums and has presented his research at national and international conferences. Through collaborations with academic institutions and research networks at home and abroad, Dr Salam’s scholarship engages enduring questions concerning state power, social structures, governance, and political agency, always with an eye toward relevance beyond the academy.


As an educator, Dr Salam is deeply invested in mentoring students and supervising graduate research. His teaching philosophy emphasises critical thinking, ethical scholarship, and intellectual openness, encouraging students to interrogate dominant narratives while remaining attentive to local contexts and global debates. He has also played an active role in curriculum development, ensuring academic programmes remain responsive to both disciplinary advancements and societal needs.


Beyond teaching and research, Dr Salam has contributed meaningfully to academic service. His involvement in university committees, policy discussions, and editorial activities reflects a broader commitment to institutional development and scholarly community building. Through his academic and public engagements, Dr Salam continues to advance informed democratic dialogue and contribute to the pursuit of knowledge and educational excellence in Bangladesh and beyond.


Education

  • PhD, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • MSS in Political Studies & Public Affairs (SUST), Bangladesh
  • BSS in Political Studies & Public Affairs (SUST), Bangladesh
  • HSC, Sunamganj Govt. College, Bangladesh
  • SSC, Govt Jubilee High School, Sunamganj, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Environmental Politics
  • Geo-Politics
  • Foreign Policy
  • Rural Development

Active Research Project

  • 1. Climate Anxiety among Urban Residents in Bangladesh: The Effects of Recurring Flooding in Sylhet City (Research Grant 2025-26), Funded by: SUST Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • 2. Decolonizing Epistemologies and Technologies in the Environment Policy of Bangladesh, Book Chapter Project
  • 3. Constructing Connectivity, Building Trust: The Evolving Dynamics of China-Bangladesh Relations, Article
  • 4. Toward Sustainable and Inclusive Land Reform in Bangladesh: A Hybrid Adaptation Approach Bridging Custom and Innovation, Article
  • 5. Political Ecology and Participation in Wetland Management: A Case Study of Tanguar Haor Ramsar Site, Bangladesh, Article
  • 6. Strategic Dynamics of Power Rivalries and Bangladesh’s Evolving Role in the Indian Ocean amid US China India Competition

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Khasi Customary Law and the Social Mobility of Khasi Women at Jainta in Sylhet. (Research Grant-2013-14, funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh)
  • 2. A Fair Discussion on Paid Marginalized Women Workers Empowerment and Wellbeing in Bangladesh: A Study of Tea Industry in Sylhet Region (Research Grant-2015-16, Funded By- SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114,Bangladesh)
  • 3. Dynamics of Trade Union Practices in the Tea Industry: A Study on Some Selective Tea Gardens in Sylhet, Bangladesh ( Research Grant-2022-23, Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh)
  • 4. Children's Education in the Haor Area of Bangladesh: Prospects, Challenges and Remedies ( Research Grant: 2023-24, Funded by: SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh)
  • 5. Exploring environmental Justice in the wetlands of Bangladesh (Research Grant 2024-25), Funded by: SUST Research Centre

External Affiliations

  • General Member, SUST Teachers Association,Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114.Bangladesh.
  • General Member, Sunamganj Cricket Umpires Association, District Sports Association Sunamganj, Bangladesh.
  • Sports Advisor, PSS Society (2013), SUST. Sylhet.
  • Member (Volunteer), Amnesty International
  • Student Advisor, Department of Political Studies, SUST-3114 (2021-22)
  • Cultural Advisor, Department of Political Studies, SUST-3114 (2022-23) (2024-25)
  • Reviewer, Third World Quarterly, Taylor & Francis (2025)
  • Reviewer, IJDRM (2025)
  • Reviewer, Academic Journals (2025)
  • Reviewer, Space and Culture (2026)

Journal Publications

  • 1. Grassroots Disaster Governance in Bangladesh: The Roles of Union Parishads and Disaster Management Committees (2025)
  • 2. Synthesising Traditional and Modern Approaches: Hybrid Adaptation for Sustainable Land Reform in Bangladesh (2025)
  • 3. Lives and Livelihoods: How Socioeconomic Realities Shape Community Participation in Managing the Tanguar Haor Wetlands in Bangladesh (2025)
  • 4. Exploring the Dynamics of Trade Unionism in the Tea Industry: Perspectives from Bangladesh (2025)
  • 5. Labour voices in the tea plantations: An analysis of trade union practices in Bangladesh’s tea industry (2025)
  • 6. Historical insights into wetland management in Bangladesh : Policies, practices and transformation (2025)
  • 7. Embracing opportunities: Bangladesh's foreign policy amid geopolitical challenges (2024)
  • 8. Assessing the social and economic conditions of beneficiaries under Ashrayan project in Bangladesh : A critical study (2024)
  • 9. The Impact of Social Safety Net (SSN) as Social Protection for the Lives of Poor and Vulnerable in Sylhet, Bangladesh (2024)
  • 10. Decolonizing Ecology: Design for Eco-State in Bangaldesh (2022)
  • 11. Rohingya crisis,diplomacy and geopolitics: Bangladesh's future (2021)
  • 12. China’s Approach towards Bangladesh: Development Partnership or Claw of Subjugation? (2020)
  • 13. Cross -Border Trade Enterprise between Bangladesh and India: A Study on ‘Border Haat’s (2019)
  • 14. Russia’s Relation to South Asia in the Post-Cold War Era: An Overview from Foreign Policy’s Perspective. (2019)
  • 15. Access To Justice Through Village Court For Rural Poor: The Case Of Bangladesh (2019)
  • 16. Strengthening local government through participation and leadership: Bangladesh perspective (2018)
  • 17. International Standard of Citizen Charter of Bangladesh Police: An Analysis (2015)
  • 18. Climatic Tragedies in Bangladesh: What Should Government Do? (2015)
  • 19. Local Economic Development Through Innovation and Strategic Planning by Local Government Institutions: A Critical Analysis (2014)
  • 20. Ethnic Problems in Bangladesh: A Study of Chittagong Hill Tracts (2014)
  • 21. The US Foreign Policy Towards South Asia: An Overview (2013)

Book/ Book Chapter

  • 1. Political Sociology: Power, Society and Human Experience
  • 2. Re-Imagining Marxism: Power, Ideology, and Democracy in Post-Marxist Thought

Teaching

  • Lecturer, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet- 3114, Bangladesh. (From 2011-2013)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet- 3114, Bangladesh. (From 2013- till now))

Awards & Recognition

  • 'Book Prize'- from Vice-Chancellor, Convocation 2007 Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet- 3114, Bangladesh

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. Flood-Induced Seasonal Migration and Livelihood Resilience among farmers in Tahirpur, Sunamganj. MSS Thesis, Researcher: Ratul Deb, Registration No: 2023225014
  • 2. Women Empowerment in Local Level in Bangladesh: An Analysis * (Sima Rani Das, MSS Research Student, 2021-22)
  • 3. Decolonizing Ecology: Design for Eco-State in Bangladesh, (Jahidul Islam, MSS Research Student, 2019-20)
  • 4. Political Empowerment of Women in Local Government Institutions in Bangladesh: Union Parishad Perspectives, (Saiful Islam, MSS Research Student, 2019-20)
  • 5. Teenage Gang Culture: An Exploratory Study in Sylhet Metropolitan City(Rajib Sarker, MSS,2019-20)
  • 6. Village Court- a way to restore justice in Bangladesh: A case study at Moglabazar Unionin Sylhet District(Naznin Akter, MSS, 2016-17)
  • 7. Access to healthcare services of rural people: A study at Dewgar village in Kishoreganj District(Sohel Rana, 2016-17)
  • 8. Legal aid @ access to justice for indigent women: A study at Sylhet District legal aid(Mahjabin Khan Shompa, MSS, 2016-17)
  • 9. Socioeconomic impact of women entreprenurship in Bangladesh: A study on Sylhet city * (Syeda Tasfia Nusrat, MSS Research Student, 2020-21)
  • 10. National unity in times of political instability: Advantages, disadvantages and challenges in Bangladesh under the interim government (Sadiya Afrin Ria, MSS, 2022-23)
  • 11. China's Belt and Road Inititive (BRI): A Pillar of Development or Debt Trap for Bangladesh? * (Arpa Paul, MSS Research Student, 2021-22)
  • 12. Wetland, Women and Warming: Perspectives on Climate Change in Tahirpur Upazila, Sunamganj