Md. Robiul Islam
Assistant Professor
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Arts & Social Science (FASS)
robiul.islam@bup.edu.bd
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF
PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216
Biography
Md. Robiul Islam
BSS (1st Class 1st) and MSS (1st Class 2nd)
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education & Teaching (PGDiPHET)
Bangladesh University of Professionals
&
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
&
Assistant Provost (01.02.2024-31.08.2024)
BUP Student Hall
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Education
H.S.C, Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasah, Tongi
Honors, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Dhaka
PG Diploma , Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Journal Publication
1.
Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A. (2019). Prospects of PPP Project in Bangladesh: A Study on PowerSector. Journal of Governance and Innovation, 5(1), 47-60. https://osderpublications.com/uploads/1630579038.pdf (Peer Reviewed)
2.
Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A. (2020). Prospects of One-Stop Service in Rural Bangladesh: The Experience of Union Digital Centers. Society & Change, 14(4), 79-98. https://societyandchange.com/uploads/1657643040.pdf (ISI Indexing)
3.
Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A. (2022). Institutional Dynamics of One-Stop Shop in Bangladesh: Lessons from Union Digital Centre. The Journal of Rural Development, 45(1), 31-61. Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development. (Peer Reviewed)
4.
Islam, M. R., Al Gharaibeh, F., Azman, A., Hashim, I. H. M., Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A.(2022). Social behavior practices for child protection and well-being among low-income urban households in Bangladesh. Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 00, 1–13. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aswp.12270 (Q2, Scopus and Web of Science)
5.
Rahman, M. M., Sakib, M.S., Rahman, A. S., Haque, M. I., Hossain, M. T., & Islam, M. R. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards COVID‑19 Among Social Workers of Bangladesh. Public Organization Review, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-022-00679-w (Q1, Scopus and Web of Science)
6.
Alam, M. T., Rahman, A., Islam,M. R. & Tonny, S. A. (2023). Uncharted Universe of Educational Technology: Potential Awaits. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. 23(7). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i7.6022 (Q4, Scopus)
7. Rahman, A., Islam, M. R., & Uddin, K. F. (2022). Assessing Electronic Civil Birth Registration in Bangladesh: A Study on Dhaka South City Corporation. Public Affairs and Governance. 10 (2). 99-121. https://doi.org/10.5958/2321-2136.2022.00006.6 (Peer Reviewed)
8.
Hasan, A. R., Jahan, Dr. M., Islam, M. R. (2022). Recruitment and Selection of Civil Servants in Bangladesh: An Expository Study. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA), 30 (2), 115-228, https://doi.org/10.36609/bjpa.v30i2.366 (Peer Reviewed)
9.
Al Farid Uddin, K., Rahman, A. & Islam, R. (2024). A study of the decentralised administrative arrangements between the central and local governments in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Public Administration and Policy: An Asia Pacific Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/PAP-08-2023-0108 (Q2, Scopus and Web of Science)
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Conference Papers
1.
Participation in ‘Bangladesh Summit-Featuring Google for Education’ 2017
(Google Classroom, Google Forms, Hangouts, Sites,
Gmail, Maps, Drive, Calendar, YouTube, Google Chrome, etc.)
Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhavan, University of Dhaka,
January 27-28, 2017.
2.
PreventingTerrorism and Extremism Through Community Engagement, 2019
Held at BRAC University (22 June 2019)
Organized by the Anti-TerrorismUnit
Bangladesh Police, Community Development for Peace, & BRAC University, Bangladesh
3.
7th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment (INSEARCH 2021): “Pandemic Challenges and Changes in Governance” (Attended)
Organized by Netinsearch International (Network for Integrative Research), Center for Administrative Research and Innovation (CARI)of the University of Dhaka, Department of Public Administration of StamfordUniversity Bangladesh, Asian Conference on Population and Development (ACPD), China and GAIN International (Governance and Administration InnovativeNetwork), Australia, EquJust of Tempare University, Finland and hosted by the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla (18-19 December 2021).4.
Participation in ‘Best Practices for Effective Assessment’ 2021
Turnitin South Asia
Held online via video conferencing,
Noida, India. 19 May, 2021
5.
Participation iniThenticate - Mechanism for Scholarly Writing’, 2021
Turnitin South Asia
Held online via video conferencing.
Noida, India. 29 July 2021.
6.
8th InternationalIntegrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business andEnvironment (INSEARCH 2022): “Sustainable Environmentfor Sustainable Development” (Attended)
Organized by Netinsearch International (Network forIntegrative Research), Department of Public Administration of StamfordUniversity Bangladesh, Asian Conference on Population and Development (ACPD),China and GAIN International (Governance and Administration Innovative Network),Australia, EquJust, Tempare University, Finland and hosted by the BangladeshAcademy for Rural Development (BARD) (29-30 December 2022).Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Books
1.
Hassan, M. F. & Islam, M. R. (2022). Gender Responsive Budgeting at Union Parishad: Current Status, Potentials, and Challenges. In Bhattacharjee, M. K., Karim, Dr. A. & Rahman, Dr. M. M. (Eds.), Local Governance in Bangladesh: Grassroots Realities, Challenges, and Potentialities (pp. 1-28). Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD).
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
2.
Islam, M.R. (2024). Reform Dynamics in Bangladesh Civil Service. In: Farazmand, A. (eds) GlobalEncyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance (pp. 1-8). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_4378-1
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Researchs
1. Public Policy
2. E-governance
3. e-Health
4. Political Economy
5. Quantitative Analysis
6. Local Government
7. Development
8. Innovation & Change
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Awards
1.
Talent Pool Scholarship 2011, 1st Stand in Dhaka Division, Dakhil Examination 2011, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2.
Dean’s Award, 2017
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
3.
President Gold Medal, 2017
52nd Convocation of University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
9 December, 2019
4.
Ruhul Amin Award 2018
1st Class 1st, Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
5.
Gold Medal, Site Winner in International NASPAA Batten Student Policy Simulation Competition
Organized by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), Washington DC and Frank Batten School, University of Virginia, USA
2rd February, 2019
** Website: https://www.naspaa.org/2019-site-winning-teams
** Somoy TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpUkCY6GX6I&t=233s
6.
Poster Policy Presentation Winner
TIB-Yes Group Poster Policy Presentation
Organized by Transparency International Bangladesh & Department of Development Studies
University of Dhaka,
02 May 20197. Scholarship, BSS (Honors) 1st Class 1st (2020), Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh
8.
President Gold Medal, Mofazzalul Haque Memorial Gold Medal, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (*Yet to be given)
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Courses
1. Introduction to Political Science
2. Constitution of Bangladesh
3. Administrative Law and Ethics
4. Development Theories and Practices
5.
6. International Trade
7. Performance Management in Public Sector
8. Change Management in Public Sector
9. Contemporary Issues in Public Administration
10. Introduction to Political Economy
11. Constitution of Bangladesh
12. NGO and Development Organizations in Bangladesh
13. Legal System and Judicial Administration of Bangladesh
14. Public Private Partnership
15. Financial Administration and Management
16. e-Governance in Bangladesh
17. Organizational Behavior
18. Introduction to Economics
19. Quantitative Research Methodology
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
H.S.C, Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasah, Tongi
Honors, University of Dhaka
Masters, University of Dhaka
PG Diploma , Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
1.
Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A. (2019). Prospects of PPP Project in Bangladesh: A Study on PowerSector. Journal of Governance and Innovation, 5(1), 47-60. https://osderpublications.com/uploads/1630579038.pdf (Peer Reviewed)
2.
Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A. (2020). Prospects of One-Stop Service in Rural Bangladesh: The Experience of Union Digital Centers. Society & Change, 14(4), 79-98. https://societyandchange.com/uploads/1657643040.pdf (ISI Indexing)
3.
Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A. (2022). Institutional Dynamics of One-Stop Shop in Bangladesh: Lessons from Union Digital Centre. The Journal of Rural Development, 45(1), 31-61. Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development. (Peer Reviewed)
4.
Islam, M. R., Al Gharaibeh, F., Azman, A., Hashim, I. H. M., Islam, M. R., & Rahman, A.(2022). Social behavior practices for child protection and well-being among low-income urban households in Bangladesh. Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 00, 1–13. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aswp.12270 (Q2, Scopus and Web of Science)
5.
Rahman, M. M., Sakib, M.S., Rahman, A. S., Haque, M. I., Hossain, M. T., & Islam, M. R. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards COVID‑19 Among Social Workers of Bangladesh. Public Organization Review, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-022-00679-w (Q1, Scopus and Web of Science)
6.
Alam, M. T., Rahman, A., Islam,M. R. & Tonny, S. A. (2023). Uncharted Universe of Educational Technology: Potential Awaits. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. 23(7). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i7.6022 (Q4, Scopus)
7. Rahman, A., Islam, M. R., & Uddin, K. F. (2022). Assessing Electronic Civil Birth Registration in Bangladesh: A Study on Dhaka South City Corporation. Public Affairs and Governance. 10 (2). 99-121. https://doi.org/10.5958/2321-2136.2022.00006.6 (Peer Reviewed)
8.
Hasan, A. R., Jahan, Dr. M., Islam, M. R. (2022). Recruitment and Selection of Civil Servants in Bangladesh: An Expository Study. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA), 30 (2), 115-228, https://doi.org/10.36609/bjpa.v30i2.366 (Peer Reviewed)
9.
Al Farid Uddin, K., Rahman, A. & Islam, R. (2024). A study of the decentralised administrative arrangements between the central and local governments in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Public Administration and Policy: An Asia Pacific Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/PAP-08-2023-0108 (Q2, Scopus and Web of Science)
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
1.
Participation in ‘Bangladesh Summit-Featuring Google for Education’ 2017
(Google Classroom, Google Forms, Hangouts, Sites,
Gmail, Maps, Drive, Calendar, YouTube, Google Chrome, etc.)
Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhavan, University of Dhaka,
January 27-28, 2017.
2.
PreventingTerrorism and Extremism Through Community Engagement, 2019
Held at BRAC University (22 June 2019)
Organized by the Anti-TerrorismUnit
Bangladesh Police, Community Development for Peace, & BRAC University, Bangladesh
3.
7th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment (INSEARCH 2021): “Pandemic Challenges and Changes in Governance” (Attended)
Organized by Netinsearch International (Network for Integrative Research), Center for Administrative Research and Innovation (CARI)of the University of Dhaka, Department of Public Administration of StamfordUniversity Bangladesh, Asian Conference on Population and Development (ACPD), China and GAIN International (Governance and Administration InnovativeNetwork), Australia, EquJust of Tempare University, Finland and hosted by the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla (18-19 December 2021).4.
Participation in ‘Best Practices for Effective Assessment’ 2021
Turnitin South Asia
Held online via video conferencing,
Noida, India. 19 May, 2021
5.
Participation iniThenticate - Mechanism for Scholarly Writing’, 2021
Turnitin South Asia
Held online via video conferencing.
Noida, India. 29 July 2021.
6.
8th InternationalIntegrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business andEnvironment (INSEARCH 2022): “Sustainable Environmentfor Sustainable Development” (Attended)
Organized by Netinsearch International (Network forIntegrative Research), Department of Public Administration of StamfordUniversity Bangladesh, Asian Conference on Population and Development (ACPD),China and GAIN International (Governance and Administration Innovative Network),Australia, EquJust, Tempare University, Finland and hosted by the BangladeshAcademy for Rural Development (BARD) (29-30 December 2022).Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
1.
Hassan, M. F. & Islam, M. R. (2022). Gender Responsive Budgeting at Union Parishad: Current Status, Potentials, and Challenges. In Bhattacharjee, M. K., Karim, Dr. A. & Rahman, Dr. M. M. (Eds.), Local Governance in Bangladesh: Grassroots Realities, Challenges, and Potentialities (pp. 1-28). Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD).
2.
Islam, M.R. (2024). Reform Dynamics in Bangladesh Civil Service. In: Farazmand, A. (eds) GlobalEncyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance (pp. 1-8). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_4378-1
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Talent Pool Scholarship 2011, 1st Stand in Dhaka Division, Dakhil Examination 2011, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dean’s Award, 2017
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
President Gold Medal, 2017
52nd Convocation of University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
9 December, 2019
Ruhul Amin Award 2018
1st Class 1st, Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Gold Medal, Site Winner in International NASPAA Batten Student Policy Simulation Competition
Organized by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), Washington DC and Frank Batten School, University of Virginia, USA
2rd February, 2019
** Website: https://www.naspaa.org/2019-site-winning-teams
** Somoy TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpUkCY6GX6I&t=233s
Poster Policy Presentation Winner
TIB-Yes Group Poster Policy Presentation
Organized by Transparency International Bangladesh & Department of Development Studies
University of Dhaka,
02 May 2019 Scholarship, BSS (Honors) 1st Class 1st (2020), Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Dhaka, BangladeshPresident Gold Medal, Mofazzalul Haque Memorial Gold Medal, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (*Yet to be given)
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024
Organizational Behavior
Introduction to Economics Quantitative Research Methodology
Last Updated: 03 Nov 2024