M. Shahinoor Rahman

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M. Shahinoor Rahman
M. Shahinoor Rahman
Professor, English Department, Islamic University, Bangladesh
In office
7 September 1991 – Present
Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University, Bangladesh
In office
20 February 2013 – 22 February 2021
Personal details
Born (1966-07-01) 1 July 1966 (age 57)
Kushtia, Khulna, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Spouse(s)Mossammad Salma Sultana, Professor of English at IU[1]
Alma mater
OccupationWriter, author, folklorist

M. Shahinoor Rahman is a writer, academic, columnist and folklorist in Bangladesh.[2][3][4] He is the senior professor of selection grade-1 in the English Department and former Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the Islamic University, Bangladesh.[5] He served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor from 20 February 2013 to 22 February 2021.[6] He gained popularity by writing Bengali poet Fakir Lalon Shah: oral poetry and tradition in the social context of contemporary Bangladesh thesis paper.[7][8][9] Already, He has already supervised 15 researchers with Phd degree and 3 researchers with Mphil degree by 2020.[10]

His Bangabandhu's Dream and Sheikh Hasina's Success book is taught in the syllabus of Kushtia Islamic University and Prime University Bangladesh. Also his Dhutara Fule, Bengali Poet Fakir Lalon Shah books are incorporated into the curriculum of some other universities.

Early life and education[change | change source]

Mr. Rahman was born in Kushtia, but was raised in Dhaka and Khulna. His father name is Md. Abdur Rahman a freedom fighter Retired Govt Administrative officer and his mother name is late Diloara Rahman Jostna a housewife.[11]

Dr. Rahman took his primary and secondary education from Dhaka and Khulna. He completed his HSC from Khulna Government City College. He graduated in English with Honors (1986), successfully completed M.A in English with first class first (1987) from the University of Rajshahi. He completed another M.A in Folklore with thesis (1999) equivalent to an M Phil Degree at the Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. Then he was done with his PhD Degree in English literature in 2002 on English novelist Rudyard Kipling.[12]

Career[change | change source]

He started career as a lecturer in the English Discipline at Khulna University at the age of 24.[13][14] He served as Associate Instructor at the Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. He had been the Chairman of the Department of English and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Islamic University, Bangladesh.[15] He served as the Professor in the Department of English at Jagannath University, Jahangirnagar University and Khulna University.[16] He also chairing and attending different meetings related to research and academic matters. He worked as Syndicate Member at Islamic University and Jagannath University and Khulna University.[13] He served as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University, Bangladesh from 20 February 2013 to 19 February 2017.[17] He was again appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor on 22 February 2017 and he served as Pro Vice-Chancellor at the same university from 23 February 2017 to 22 February 2021.[6][18]

He has participated in international meetings and seminars outside the country.[19][20] In march 2023 He chaired the 45th Barcelona International Conference.[21] He is also the Editor of Muktobarta online newspaper and Advisory Editor of The Daily Bangladesh Shomoy.[22]

Bibliography[change | change source]

Books[change | change source]

  • 1991 Dhutara Fule: A Collection of Poems (in Bengali), published by Shahita Parishad, Khulna.[23]
  • 1996 English Literature: Perspective and Criticism (in Bengali), published by Open Studies, Dhaka.[23]
  • 1999 Bengali Poet Fakir Lalon Shah: Oral Poetry and Tradition in the Social Context of Contemporary Bangladesh (Ph.D. thesis) published by Indiana University OCLC 46450219
  • 2003 A Collection of Literary Essays (in English), published by Bangladesh Writers Association.
  • 2019 Practicum published in Social Work and Social Development, Published by Center for Research and Knowledge & Humaun Resource Development, Royal University of Dhaka, Banani, Bangladesh.
  • 2020 Immortal Mujib (Souvenir), (an Editor), On the occasion of Mujib's centenary, Published by Islamic University, Bangladesh.[24]
  • 2021 Bangabandhu's Dream and Sheikh Hasina's Success.[25][26]
  • 2021 বঙ্গবন্ধু ও শেখ হাসিনা: বিশ্ব নেতৃত্বের পথিকৃৎ (English: Bangabandhu and Sheikh Hasina: The Role Models of World Leadership)[24]
  • 2021 The Alchemist (Jointly translated)[24]
  • 2024 Reevaluation of Folklore by Rubric Publishing, India. ASIN B0D114F7XH.[27]

Awards and membership[change | change source]

  • Recognition as the best BNCC Officer from Bangladesh Military Academy in 2004
  • Rector in National Debate Federation Bangladesh in 1991
  • Life membership in Bangla Academy in 1996.
  • Member of American Folklore Society in 1997.
  • 2016 Member, Belarusian Telegraph Agency
  • 2017 Presidium Member, Bangiya Society for Literature and Culture

Personal life[change | change source]

He is married to Dr. Mossammad Salma Sultana who is also a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of English at the Islamic University, Kushtia. They have one daughter Sumaita Sadia Rahman and one son Shuhreed Manik Rahman.[11]

References[change | change source]

  1. "IU holds seminar on changing trends of Bauls". Risingbd.com. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  2. "Prof Shahinoor re-appointed IU Pro-VC". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  3. "IU Pro-VC calls on Okayama University VC". The Daily Observer. Archived from the original on 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  4. sun, daily. "A Tribute to my Great Teacher Professor M. Shahinoor Rahman | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  5. "List of the Pro-vice-chancellor, IU". Islamic University, Bangladesh.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Outgoing IU Pro-VC accorded farewell". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
  7. Rahman, Mohammad Shahinoor (1999). Bengali poet Fakir Lalon Shah: oral poetry and tradition in the social context of contemporary Bangladesh (Thesis). OCLC 46450219.
  8. Amt, Chowdhury; Supratim (2021-10-02). "A Comparative Study to Identify the Impact of Fakir Lalon Shah's Ideology in Modern Vision Management Concept of the Organisation". Social Science Research Network. Rochester, NY: 21 page. ISSN 2770-0003.
  9. Pratidin, Bangladesh (2022-07-18). "লালন দর্শনে শান্তির নতুন বিশ্ব বিনির্মান সম্ভব". বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  10. sun, daily. "Researcher Professor Dr M Shahinoor Rahman: Reflection of Knowledge | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  11. 11.0 11.1 "M Shahinoor Rahman Career" (PDF).
  12. "Six-point Movement: Roadmap to Freedom". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
  13. 13.0 13.1 "Academic Council". ku.ac.bd. Archived from the original on 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
  14. ইবির নতুন উপ-উপাচার্য অধ্যাপক ড. শাহিনুর রহমান. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-25.[permanent dead link]
  15. "Conference on social unrest begins at Islamic University". New Age. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
  16. "IU Pro Vice-chancellor Dr. Shahinoor Rahman in the second term". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
  17. "Public Administration Day observed at IU". UNB. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  18. "IU Pro vice-chancellor has completed his term for the second time". Jago News 24. 22 February 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  19. sun, daily. "Prof Shahinoor stresses Japan-Bangladesh cultural features at Tokai University | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  20. sun, daily. "Prof Shahinoor attends seminars, academic discussions in University of Sydney | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  21. sun, daily. "Dr Shahinoor Rahman chairs 45th BARCELONA Int'l Conf | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  22. "www.muktobarta.com - biased to people's rights". www.muktobarta.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  23. 23.0 23.1 "Book of Pro Vice Chancellor of Islamic University- M Shahinoor Rahman" (PDF).
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 "Professor M. Shahinoor Rahman: The Image of a True Academician and a Skilled Administrator". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  25. sun, daily. "Bangabandhu's Dream and Sheikh Hasina's Success | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  26. sun, daily. "Bangabandhu's Dream and Sheikh Hasina's Success by M. Shahinoor Rahman: A Work Reflecting Respect and Dedication for Bangabandhu and Bangladesh | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  27. M. Maniruzzaman, Professor Dr. "Reevaluation of Folklore Folkloric Aspects in the Works of Shakespeare". The South Asian Times. Retrieved 2024-04-18.

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