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FATIMA BINTE ZAHID

FATIMA BINTE ZAHID

Lecturer

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

fatima@bup.edu.bd

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

Biography

Fatima Binte Zahid joined the Department of International Relations as a Lecturer in June 2024. She has completed her MSS and BSS with honors in International Relations from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). She received ‘The Dean’s Letter of Appreciation’ and multiple ‘Department Scholarships’ during her undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Ms Zahid was appointed as a Teaching Assistant to the then Department Chairman during her Master's program where her passion for teaching at her alma mater developed. 

Her research interests include Women and Gender in Politics, Political Ideologies, Security and Strategic issues, Regional Geopolitics, AI and Technology in International Relations and Climate Change.

Ms Zahid is committed to fostering a collaborative and engaging classroom environment, encouraging students to critically engage with texts and develop analytical skills.

Ms Zahid is also an alumni of the International Academy  for Leadership (IAF) alumni network, Gummersbach, Germany.

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Education
S.S.C, BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka
H.S.C, Adamjee Cantonment College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Journal Publication

1. Commentaries:

  1. Zahid, F.B. (May 21, 2024), Unpacking the Linkages: Climate Crisis and Gender Inequality, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/unpacking-the-linkages-climate-crisis-and-gender-inequality/.
  2. Zahid, F.B. (April 21, 2024), Shifting Power Paradigms: Exploring the Rise of the Global South, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/shifting-power-paradigms-exploring-the-rise-of-the-global-south/.
  3. Zahid, F.B. (March 1, 2024), Two Years of Ukraine War: A Brief Assessment, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/two-years-of-ukraine-war-a-brief-assessment/.
  4. Zahid, F.B. (February 10, 2024), Rising Tensions: Red Sea Crisis and its Impact,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/rising-tensions-red-sea-crisis-and-its-impact/.
  5. Zahid, F.B. (January 24, 2024), Navigating the Climate Crossroads: Insights from COP28, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/navigating-the-climate-crossroads-insights-from-cop28/.
  6. Zahid, F.B. (December 1, 2023), Operation 1027 in Myanmar: Implications for Bangladesh and the Region, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/operation-1027-in-myanmar-implications-for-bangladesh-and-the-region/.
  7. Zahid, F.B. (November 7, 2023), Road to Responsible AI Governance: Navigating Global Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/road-to-responsible-ai-governance-navigating-global-landscape/.
  8. Zahid, F.B. (September 10, 2023), Negotiating New Realities: Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Diplomacy, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/negotiating-new-realities-navigating-the-intersection-of-artificial-intelligence-and-digital-diplomacy/.
  9. Zahid, F.B. (August 3, 2023), The Wagner Mutiny: Unveiling the Complex Interplay Between Private Military Groups and State Authority, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/the-wagner-mutiny-unveiling-the-complex-interplay-between-private-military-groups-and-state-authority/.
  10. Zahid, F.B. (July 8, 2023), From Covert Tactics to Overt Influence: A Dive into Sharp Power Dynamics, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-covert-tactics-to-overt-influence-a-dive-into-sharp-power-dynamics/.
  11. Zahid, F.B. (June 4, 2023), From Comprehensive Partnership to Strategic Partnership: Japan-Bangladesh Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-comprehensive-partnership-to-strategic-partnership-japan-bangladesh-cooperation-for-peace-and-prosperity/.
  12. Zahid, F.B. (May 10, 2023), Digital Domination: How Technology is Reshaping the Geopolitical Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/digital-domination-how-technology-is-reshaping-the-geopolitical-landscape/.
  13. Zahid, F.B. (April 1, 2023), Geostrategic Competition in the Indian Ocean: The Great Game at Sea, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/geostrategic-competition-in-the-indian-ocean-the-great-game-at-sea/.
  14. Zahid, F.B. (March 15, 2023), Influence of Social Media on the Political Behaviour in Bangladesh: Facilitating Political Engagement & Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/influence-of-social-media-on-the-political-behaviour-in-bangladesh-facilitating-politicalengagement-democracy/.
  15. Zahid, F.B. (February 1, 2023), January 8 Protest in Brazil: Decay of Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/january-8-protest-in-brazil-decay-of-democracy/.

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Books

1.

Book Chapter:
  • Fatima, F., Iqbal, Q. F., & Zahid, F. B. (2026). The July Uprising in Bangladesh: Narratives of International Media. In M. A. Karim, S. Solaiman, M. A. Hanif, A. Shahnewaz, M. Tabassum (Eds.), A Nation's Aspirations: The July Uprising 2024 (pp.80-118). Academic Press and Publishers Library.

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Researchs

1. Women and Gender in IR

2. Political Ideologies

3. Media in IR

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Awards

1. Dean's Letter of Appreciation

2. Department Scholarship

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Courses

1. Political Thoughts and Ideologies in International Relations

2. Media and International Relations

3. Peace and Conflict Studies

4. Public Policy

5. Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

S.S.C, BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka
H.S.C, Adamjee Cantonment College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

1. Commentaries:

  1. Zahid, F.B. (May 21, 2024), Unpacking the Linkages: Climate Crisis and Gender Inequality, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/unpacking-the-linkages-climate-crisis-and-gender-inequality/.
  2. Zahid, F.B. (April 21, 2024), Shifting Power Paradigms: Exploring the Rise of the Global South, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/shifting-power-paradigms-exploring-the-rise-of-the-global-south/.
  3. Zahid, F.B. (March 1, 2024), Two Years of Ukraine War: A Brief Assessment, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/two-years-of-ukraine-war-a-brief-assessment/.
  4. Zahid, F.B. (February 10, 2024), Rising Tensions: Red Sea Crisis and its Impact,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/rising-tensions-red-sea-crisis-and-its-impact/.
  5. Zahid, F.B. (January 24, 2024), Navigating the Climate Crossroads: Insights from COP28, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/navigating-the-climate-crossroads-insights-from-cop28/.
  6. Zahid, F.B. (December 1, 2023), Operation 1027 in Myanmar: Implications for Bangladesh and the Region, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/operation-1027-in-myanmar-implications-for-bangladesh-and-the-region/.
  7. Zahid, F.B. (November 7, 2023), Road to Responsible AI Governance: Navigating Global Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/road-to-responsible-ai-governance-navigating-global-landscape/.
  8. Zahid, F.B. (September 10, 2023), Negotiating New Realities: Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Diplomacy, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/negotiating-new-realities-navigating-the-intersection-of-artificial-intelligence-and-digital-diplomacy/.
  9. Zahid, F.B. (August 3, 2023), The Wagner Mutiny: Unveiling the Complex Interplay Between Private Military Groups and State Authority, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/the-wagner-mutiny-unveiling-the-complex-interplay-between-private-military-groups-and-state-authority/.
  10. Zahid, F.B. (July 8, 2023), From Covert Tactics to Overt Influence: A Dive into Sharp Power Dynamics, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-covert-tactics-to-overt-influence-a-dive-into-sharp-power-dynamics/.
  11. Zahid, F.B. (June 4, 2023), From Comprehensive Partnership to Strategic Partnership: Japan-Bangladesh Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-comprehensive-partnership-to-strategic-partnership-japan-bangladesh-cooperation-for-peace-and-prosperity/.
  12. Zahid, F.B. (May 10, 2023), Digital Domination: How Technology is Reshaping the Geopolitical Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/digital-domination-how-technology-is-reshaping-the-geopolitical-landscape/.
  13. Zahid, F.B. (April 1, 2023), Geostrategic Competition in the Indian Ocean: The Great Game at Sea, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/geostrategic-competition-in-the-indian-ocean-the-great-game-at-sea/.
  14. Zahid, F.B. (March 15, 2023), Influence of Social Media on the Political Behaviour in Bangladesh: Facilitating Political Engagement & Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/influence-of-social-media-on-the-political-behaviour-in-bangladesh-facilitating-politicalengagement-democracy/.
  15. Zahid, F.B. (February 1, 2023), January 8 Protest in Brazil: Decay of Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/january-8-protest-in-brazil-decay-of-democracy/.

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

1.

Book Chapter:
  • Fatima, F., Iqbal, Q. F., & Zahid, F. B. (2026). The July Uprising in Bangladesh: Narratives of International Media. In M. A. Karim, S. Solaiman, M. A. Hanif, A. Shahnewaz, M. Tabassum (Eds.), A Nation's Aspirations: The July Uprising 2024 (pp.80-118). Academic Press and Publishers Library.

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Women and Gender in IR Political Ideologies Media in IR

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Dean's Letter of Appreciation Department Scholarship

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Political Thoughts and Ideologies in International Relations Media and International Relations Peace and Conflict Studies Public Policy Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026