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Mahfujur Rahman

Mahfujur Rahman

Assistant Professor

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

mahfujur@bup.edu.bd

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

Education
S.S.C, Shariatpur Islamia Senior Fadil Madrasah
H.S.C, Shariatpur Government College
Honors, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Dhaka
Masters, South Asian University

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

Journal Publication

1.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). Geopolitical Economy of Myanmar and the Role of Great Powers in Rohingya Crisis. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 3(10).  

2.

Akon, M.S., Rahman, M. and Bhuiyan, A.N. (2019). Japan's Economic Cooperation with Bangladesh: An Appraisal. Social Science Review, 36(2).

3.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2020). The Responsibility to Protect Doctrine: Expectations and Reality. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 4(3).

4.

Akon, M.S. and Rahman, M. (2020). Reshaping the Global Order in the Post COVID-19Era: A Critical Analysis. Chinese Journal of International Review, 2(1).

5.

Rahman, M. and Hannan, M.A. (2025). Evaluating Bangladesh's Foreign Policy Strategy amidst Sino-Indian Competition in South Asia. Sri Lanka Journal of International Relations, 3(1).

6.

Rahman, M. (2025). Bangladesh's Democratic Future: Challenges of the Upcoming General Election. South Asia Journal.

7. Rahman, M. and Sheyam, S.N. (2026). Contested Multilateralism in Development Finance and Bangladesh’s Growing Development Partnership with the AIIB. Osmani Papers, 1(1).

8. Rahman, M. (2026). Bangladesh-India Water Diplomacy: Can the Two Countries Break the Deadlock over the Teesta Water Sharing Issue? OCPASS Perspectives, (2). 

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

Conference Papers

1.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). Race for Deep Sea Port in Bangladesh: Politics in the Bay of Bengal. Regional Conference on Maritime Issues in the Bay of Bengal Region, Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). Geopolitical Economy of Myanmar and the Role of Great Powers in Rohingya Crisis. International Conference on the Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

3.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). The Responsibility to Protect Doctrine: Expectations and Reality. International Conference on 100 Years of International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. 

4.

Rahman, M. (2025). Evaluating Bangladesh's Coping Strategy amidst Sino-Indian Competition in South Asia. International Conference on Global South in International Relations: Imperatives and Impediments, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

5.

Rahman, M. (2026). The Securitization of Religious Minorities in South Asia: Implications for Bangladesh. International Conference on National Security in South Asia amid the New World Order, Center for Future Studies (CFS), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

Awards

1. (2022-24) SAARC Silver Jubilee Scholarship, South Asian University (A University Established by SAARC Nations). 

2. (2010) Talent Pool Scholarship, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka. 

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

Courses

1. History of International Relations since 1648 (IR 1207)

2. Bangladesh in International Affairs (IR 2313) 

3. Regional and International Institutions (IR 2417) 

4. Low Intensity Conflict and Terrorism (IR 3626)

5. Emerging Powers in International Relations (IR 4733)

6. Politics of International Economic Relations (IR 4837)

7. Asia Pacific and the World (IR 5102)

8.

Social Movements, Revolutions and Social Change (IR 5221)

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

S.S.C, Shariatpur Islamia Senior Fadil Madrasah
H.S.C, Shariatpur Government College
Honors, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Dhaka
Masters, South Asian University

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

1.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). Geopolitical Economy of Myanmar and the Role of Great Powers in Rohingya Crisis. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 3(10).  

2.

Akon, M.S., Rahman, M. and Bhuiyan, A.N. (2019). Japan's Economic Cooperation with Bangladesh: An Appraisal. Social Science Review, 36(2).

3.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2020). The Responsibility to Protect Doctrine: Expectations and Reality. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 4(3).

4.

Akon, M.S. and Rahman, M. (2020). Reshaping the Global Order in the Post COVID-19Era: A Critical Analysis. Chinese Journal of International Review, 2(1).

5.

Rahman, M. and Hannan, M.A. (2025). Evaluating Bangladesh's Foreign Policy Strategy amidst Sino-Indian Competition in South Asia. Sri Lanka Journal of International Relations, 3(1).

6.

Rahman, M. (2025). Bangladesh's Democratic Future: Challenges of the Upcoming General Election. South Asia Journal.

7. Rahman, M. and Sheyam, S.N. (2026). Contested Multilateralism in Development Finance and Bangladesh’s Growing Development Partnership with the AIIB. Osmani Papers, 1(1).

8. Rahman, M. (2026). Bangladesh-India Water Diplomacy: Can the Two Countries Break the Deadlock over the Teesta Water Sharing Issue? OCPASS Perspectives, (2). 

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

1.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). Race for Deep Sea Port in Bangladesh: Politics in the Bay of Bengal. Regional Conference on Maritime Issues in the Bay of Bengal Region, Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). Geopolitical Economy of Myanmar and the Role of Great Powers in Rohingya Crisis. International Conference on the Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

3.

Rahman, M. and Akon, M.S. (2019). The Responsibility to Protect Doctrine: Expectations and Reality. International Conference on 100 Years of International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. 

4.

Rahman, M. (2025). Evaluating Bangladesh's Coping Strategy amidst Sino-Indian Competition in South Asia. International Conference on Global South in International Relations: Imperatives and Impediments, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

5.

Rahman, M. (2026). The Securitization of Religious Minorities in South Asia: Implications for Bangladesh. International Conference on National Security in South Asia amid the New World Order, Center for Future Studies (CFS), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

(2022-24) SAARC Silver Jubilee Scholarship, South Asian University (A University Established by SAARC Nations).  (2010) Talent Pool Scholarship, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka. 

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026

History of International Relations since 1648 (IR 1207) Bangladesh in International Affairs (IR 2313)  Regional and International Institutions (IR 2417)  Low Intensity Conflict and Terrorism (IR 3626) Emerging Powers in International Relations (IR 4733) Politics of International Economic Relations (IR 4837) Asia Pacific and the World (IR 5102)
Social Movements, Revolutions and Social Change (IR 5221)

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026