Meherun Nesa

Meherun Nesa

Assistant Professor

Department of International Relations
Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies (FSSS)

meherun@bup.edu.bd


BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

Education
S.S.C, Khilgao Girls' High College
H.S.C, Viqarunnisa Noon College
Honors, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Antwerp, Belgium

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

Journal Publication

1. Nesa, Meherun. 2022. “Bridging two Asias: Bangladesh’s diplomacy to regional cooperation and bilateral engagements”, Journal of Bangladesh and Global Affairs, The Center for Bangladesh and Global Affairs (CBGA), Vol. 1 (1): 143-164

2. Nesa, Meherun. 2021. “Instruments of Bangladesh’s economic diplomacy: challenges and way forward”, BIISS Journal, Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), Vol. 42 (3): 257-273.

3. Nesa, Meherun. 2019. “Evolving participation of Bangladesh police in UN peacekeeping mission: challenges and opportunities”, Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 7 (1), pp. 52- 57.

4. Rana, Md. Sohel, & Nesa, Meherun. 2018. “Illegal firearms in Bangladesh: key actors”, SARJANA, 33(2): 30-42, University of Malaya, Malaysia

5. Nesa, Meherun. 2020. “Debate Between Realism and Liberal Institutionalism in International Relations” (Guest Column). 24 April, Medium.

6. Nesa, Meherun. 2020. “Debate Between Realism and Liberal Institutionalism in International Relations” (Guest Column). 24 April, Medium.
Nesa, Meherun. 2015. A step toward solving the South Asian water crisis. 25 May, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

Conference Papers

1. Nesa, Meherun. 2015. Empowerment of women through entrepreneurship: a study on women sme entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Paper presented at 19th Biennial Conference of Bangladesh Economic Association. 8 January. Engineers Institution Bangladesh, Dhaka.

2. Moazzem, Khondoker. Golam. & Nesa, Meherun. 2015, March 10. “In search of strategies for export diversification”.

3. Nesa, Meherun. 2013. April 8. “The exit point of shahbagh movement”.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

Books

1. Nesa, Meherun. 2010. “Khairul Amin: Irony of Fate”. In Ahmed, I. (Eds). The plight of the stateless Rohingyas: responses of the state, society & the international community. University Press Limited.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

2. Nesa, Meherun. 2023. “Economic Philosophy of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman”. In Husain, A. (Eds). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: A Profile in Leadership. Agamee Prokashoni.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

Awards

1.

2023

Graduate Assistantship Award, Graduate School, Loyola University Chicago.

2024

Internal Award approved by Graduate School, Loyola University Chicago, to attend an academic conference.

2018

Dean’s Award for Best Course Description, Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals.

2014

IOB Travel Grant Award to conduct field research for master’s dissertation.

2013

VLIR-UOS scholarship to Master of Science in Governance and Development, Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB), the University of Antwerp in the session 2013-2014. VLIR-UOS stands for The Flemish Inter-University Council - University Development Cooperation, which awards full scholarships to students and professionals in developing countries to study at Flemish Universities in Belgium.

2008

Merit Scholarship Award for academic achievements at bachelor level, University of

Dhaka.

2003

Award for Outstanding Result in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, Ministry

of Education, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

2001

Award for Outstanding Result in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

Courses

1. IR 1101: Introduction to International Relations
IR 1206: Introduction to Political Geography
IR 2417: Regional and International Institutions
IR 3521: Theories of IR
IR 4732: International Negotiation and Diplomacy
IR 4837: Politics of International Economic Relations
IR 5101: Advanced Theories in IR

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

S.S.C, Khilgao Girls' High College
H.S.C, Viqarunnisa Noon College
Honors, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Antwerp, Belgium

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

1. Nesa, Meherun. 2022. “Bridging two Asias: Bangladesh’s diplomacy to regional cooperation and bilateral engagements”, Journal of Bangladesh and Global Affairs, The Center for Bangladesh and Global Affairs (CBGA), Vol. 1 (1): 143-164

2. Nesa, Meherun. 2021. “Instruments of Bangladesh’s economic diplomacy: challenges and way forward”, BIISS Journal, Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), Vol. 42 (3): 257-273.

3. Nesa, Meherun. 2019. “Evolving participation of Bangladesh police in UN peacekeeping mission: challenges and opportunities”, Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 7 (1), pp. 52- 57.

4. Rana, Md. Sohel, & Nesa, Meherun. 2018. “Illegal firearms in Bangladesh: key actors”, SARJANA, 33(2): 30-42, University of Malaya, Malaysia

5. Nesa, Meherun. 2020. “Debate Between Realism and Liberal Institutionalism in International Relations” (Guest Column). 24 April, Medium.

6. Nesa, Meherun. 2020. “Debate Between Realism and Liberal Institutionalism in International Relations” (Guest Column). 24 April, Medium.
Nesa, Meherun. 2015. A step toward solving the South Asian water crisis. 25 May, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

1. Nesa, Meherun. 2015. Empowerment of women through entrepreneurship: a study on women sme entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Paper presented at 19th Biennial Conference of Bangladesh Economic Association. 8 January. Engineers Institution Bangladesh, Dhaka.

2. Moazzem, Khondoker. Golam. & Nesa, Meherun. 2015, March 10. “In search of strategies for export diversification”.

3. Nesa, Meherun. 2013. April 8. “The exit point of shahbagh movement”.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

1. Nesa, Meherun. 2010. “Khairul Amin: Irony of Fate”. In Ahmed, I. (Eds). The plight of the stateless Rohingyas: responses of the state, society & the international community. University Press Limited.

2. Nesa, Meherun. 2023. “Economic Philosophy of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman”. In Husain, A. (Eds). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: A Profile in Leadership. Agamee Prokashoni.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

2023

Graduate Assistantship Award, Graduate School, Loyola University Chicago.

2024

Internal Award approved by Graduate School, Loyola University Chicago, to attend an academic conference.

2018

Dean’s Award for Best Course Description, Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals.

2014

IOB Travel Grant Award to conduct field research for master’s dissertation.

2013

VLIR-UOS scholarship to Master of Science in Governance and Development, Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB), the University of Antwerp in the session 2013-2014. VLIR-UOS stands for The Flemish Inter-University Council - University Development Cooperation, which awards full scholarships to students and professionals in developing countries to study at Flemish Universities in Belgium.

2008

Merit Scholarship Award for academic achievements at bachelor level, University of

Dhaka.

2003

Award for Outstanding Result in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, Ministry

of Education, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

2001

Award for Outstanding Result in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024

IR 1101: Introduction to International Relations
IR 1206: Introduction to Political Geography
IR 2417: Regional and International Institutions
IR 3521: Theories of IR
IR 4732: International Negotiation and Diplomacy
IR 4837: Politics of International Economic Relations
IR 5101: Advanced Theories in IR

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024