NUR-E-ZANNAT ANKHI

NUR-E-ZANNAT ANKHI

Lecturer

Department of Development Studies
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS)

nurezannat.bup@gmail.com


BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

Biography

Nur-E-Zannat Ankhi is a Lecturer at the Department of Development Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals. She completed her Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) and Master of Social Sciences (MSS) in Development Studies from the same university, achieving the "First Class First Position" in both programs. For her exceptional academic standing, where her consistent academic brilliance earned her the Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship and the Dean’s Appreciation Letter for Academic Excellence in every single semester of both programs. 
Prior to her faculty appointment, she gained professional experience as a Research Assistant at the Development Research Initiative (dRi) and as an intern at the Development Initiative for Social Advancement (DISA). Her research interests encompass a broad range of critical issues, including gender studies, migration and refugee studies, climate change, public policy, and the informal economy. She possesses advanced technical expertise in qualitative and quantitative research tools such as NVivo, SPSS, R programming, and STATA.

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

Education
S.S.C, Rowmari C.G. Zaman High School
H.S.C, Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls' College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

Journal Publication

1.


1. Gender Representations in Bangladeshi Media:Patterns, Power, and Perceptions. (Manuscript Submitted)
2. Post-Divorce Financial Dynamics: Gender Norms andLegal Challenges in Bangladesh. (Manuscript under preparation)

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

Conference Papers

1.


1. Organizing Committee Member, Session Moderator and Co-Editor of Conference Proceeding at BUP Devthon 5.0 International Interdisciplinary Conference (BDIIC-2024)
  • Moderation & Leadership: Acted as session moderator and organizing committee member for the international event.  
  • Editorial Role: Co-edited conference proceedings and research manuscripts.
       https://bup.edu.bd/public/upload/magazine/176059814373.pdf

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

Researchs

1.


1. Gender Studies
2. Migration and Refugee Studies
3. Climate Change
4. Public Policy
5. Informal Economy

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

Awards

1.


1. Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship
  • Awarded every semester for maintaining outstanding academic standing and merit.
2. Dean’s Appreciation Letter for Academic Excellence
  • Received in every semester throughout both BSS and MSS programs for top-tier SGPA.
3. 2nd Runner-up, Devthon Poster Presentation Competition (2022)
  • Awarded for research communication and visual data presentation.
4. 2nd Runner-up, Devthon Case Competition (2021)
  • Awarded for excellence in analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

Courses

1.


1. History of Development and Underdevelopment
2. Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Development
3. Public Finance

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

S.S.C, Rowmari C.G. Zaman High School
H.S.C, Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls' College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

1.


1. Gender Representations in Bangladeshi Media:Patterns, Power, and Perceptions. (Manuscript Submitted)
2. Post-Divorce Financial Dynamics: Gender Norms andLegal Challenges in Bangladesh. (Manuscript under preparation)

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

1.


1. Organizing Committee Member, Session Moderator and Co-Editor of Conference Proceeding at BUP Devthon 5.0 International Interdisciplinary Conference (BDIIC-2024)
  • Moderation & Leadership: Acted as session moderator and organizing committee member for the international event.  
  • Editorial Role: Co-edited conference proceedings and research manuscripts.
       https://bup.edu.bd/public/upload/magazine/176059814373.pdf

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026


1. Gender Studies
2. Migration and Refugee Studies
3. Climate Change
4. Public Policy
5. Informal Economy

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026


1. Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship
  • Awarded every semester for maintaining outstanding academic standing and merit.
2. Dean’s Appreciation Letter for Academic Excellence
  • Received in every semester throughout both BSS and MSS programs for top-tier SGPA.
3. 2nd Runner-up, Devthon Poster Presentation Competition (2022)
  • Awarded for research communication and visual data presentation.
4. 2nd Runner-up, Devthon Case Competition (2021)
  • Awarded for excellence in analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026


1. History of Development and Underdevelopment
2. Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Development
3. Public Finance

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2026