Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan Associate Professor, Department of Government & Politics
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Md. Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy under a fully funded scholarship from the Government of Thailand. Mr. Bhuiyan joined Jahangirnagar University in 2016 as a lecturer and has since demonstrated exceptional dedication to teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.
Before his academic career, Mr. Bhuiyan served in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) starting in 2014. Prior to his tenure in BCS, he held various positions, including serving as a Customs Officer in the Customs Department, a Protocol Officer in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), and a Senior Officer at the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh. In 2018, he pursued an advanced Master’s degree in Public Policy at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Tokyo, Japan, successfully completing the program in 2019.
Mr. Bhuiyan's research focuses on international relations, with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asian politics, public service delivery systems in Bangladesh, and public policy. His scholarly contributions have been published in esteemed journals such as Springer Nature, IGI Global (USA), USBED Journal (Turkey), The Jahangirnagar Review, CENRAPS Journal of Social Science, and Asian Studies Journal.
In addition to his academic commitments, Mr. Bhuiyan actively engages in advisory and leadership roles. He has served as the Students’ Welfare Advisor in the Department of Government and Politics for three years and currently acts as the Advisor for the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) YES Group at Jahangirnagar University. Furthermore, he is an advisor to the Youth Consumers Forum, where he plays a pivotal role in combatting food adulteration.
Mr. Bhuiyan is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the International Political Science Association (IPSA), the China-Bangladesh Mutual Friendship Trade Center Limited, and the Japanese Universities Alumni Association of Bangladesh (JUAAB). His commitment to addressing social challenges is evident through his extensive research and publication record.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Public Service Delivery System in Bangladesh, Government and Politics of South Asia, Public Policy, International Political Economy
JOURNAL PAPER
Bhuiyan, M. I. U. ; Siddique, M. N.A., China’s Economic Statecraft towards South Asia: Concerns and Prospects, The Jahangirnagar Review Part II, ISSN 1682-7422, 48, 2, pp.97-115, 2024. doi: 10.59185/tjr.v48i1 Bhuiyan, M. I. U., & Siddique, N. A. (2024). China’s Economic Statecraft Towards South Asia: Concerns and Prospects. The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Faculty of Social Science, JU, Vol-48, No-2,2024. ISSN 1682- 7422(print). www.http://www.juniv.edu/faculty/socialsci DOI- 10.591.85/tjr. v48i1Siddique, M. N.A. ; Bhuiyan, M. I. U., The Role of Upazila Parishads in Local Development in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Two Upazila Parishads(2011-2020), The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, 47, 1, pp.63-80, 2023.
The Role of Upazila Parishads in Local Development in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Two Upazila Parishads(2011-2020).
Bhuiyan, M. I. U., Eva, S. H, Combating Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Analyzing from Policy Perspective, Journal of Asian Studies, 41, Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2021.
Bhuiyan, M. I. U., Saha, M. (2021, Effect of the Retirement Policy in Degeneration of Employment Opportunities in Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II, XLV, 2, Social Science, The Faculty of Social Science, JU,, 2021.
Bhuiyan, M. I. U., Mollik, M. M. & Islam, S., Fifty Years of Bangladesh-India Relationship: Prospects and Challenges, Samaj Jijnasa, 5, 8, pp.147-159, Vidyasagar Centre for Social Sciences Midnapore, West Bengal, 2023.
Bhuiyan, M. I. U., Mollik, M. M. & Tuly, M. A. J, Impacts of COVID-19 on unemployment: Bangladesh perspectives., International Journal of Social Sciences and Education,, 5, 8, pp.65-92, Istanbul, Turkey, 2023.
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan and Ahnaf Tahmid, Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh(FDI): Stimulus Corruption or Deveopment?, Society & Change Vol. XV, No.3, July-September 2021 ISSN: 1997-1052 (Print), 2227-202X (Online), Vol. XV,, 3 (ISSN: 1997-1052 (Print), 2227-202X (Online), July-September 2021.
This paper was presented in the 7th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment and later published in the Journal of Society and the Change.
Md. Sanwar Siraj, Rebecca Susan Dewey, Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, Kamrul Hasan, Md Yousuf Ali, Ahnaf Tahmid Arnab, The Mental Health Act and Public Perception on Resource Allocation in Bangladesh, American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 9(2), June, 2021, pp.38-43, 2021. doi: : 10.11648/j.ajpn.20210902.13Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, An Overview of the BCIM-Economic Corridor and its Impact on Bangladesh: A Critical Analysis, The Jahangirnagar Review, Journal of The Faculty of Social Science, Vol-XLII,, 2020.
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, Strengthening Democracy in Bangladesh: Reality or Myth, Journal of Asian Studies, Vol-39, 2020.
Bhuiyan, M. Ikhtiar Uddin, Influences of SMEs on the Economic Development: Bangladesh Perspective, The Jahangirnagar Review, Journal of The Faculty of Social Science, XLI,, February,2020, pp.411-422, 2017.
Bhuiyan, M. Ikhtiar Uddin, Functioning of the Union Parishad: An Analysis from Democratic Perspective, Journal of Asian Studies, Vol-36, pp.15-26, 2017.
CONFERENCE PAPER
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, Fastest Growing Economy of Bangladesh: A Miracle or Sheikh Hasina's Leadership?, 2nd International Conference on Social Science, Humanities and Education, Conference Book, pp.473, Istanbul, Turkey, 2022.This research paper has published in a Conference Book.
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, Political and Economic Impact of the BCIM-Economic Corridor in South Asia: Bangladesh Case, 26th International Political Science Association(IPSA) World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, 2020.I have presented this paper in the 26th Interantional Political Science Association(IPSA) Congress which held in Lisbon, Portugal on July 2021.
Bhuiyan, M. Ikhtiar Uddin, Combating COVID-19 in Bangladesh: Analyzing from Policy Perspective, Conference on the Bangladesh in the 21st Century, Estambul, Turkey, 2020.Presented this abstract in "Conference on the Bangladesh in the 21st Century" which was held in Estambul, Turkey, August 22, 2020
EDITED BOOK
Bhuiyan, M. I. U., Mollik, M. M., Leveraging Technology to Enhance Quality Education in Primary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges in Bangladesh, pp.340, 2023. doi: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9295-6Global Perspective on Value Education in Primary School
https://www.igi-global.com/book/_/318663
BOOK CHAPTER
Bhuiyan, M. I. U., Covid-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Governance and Policy: Bangladesh Perspective, Covid-19 Social Science Perspective, Edited By Akbar Hossain, pp.237-252, 2023. doi: ISBN: 978-984-35-5195-5Bhuiyan, M. I. & Sajia, S. (2025)., Integrating Climate Resilience Into Educational Curricula: Frameworks, Challenges, and Opportunities., Intersecting Environmental Governance With Technological Advancements. (I. Hossain, A. Haque, & S. Ullah (Eds.), pp.323-358, 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7001-8.ch012 Bhuiyan, M. I. & Sajia, S. (2025). Integrating Climate Resilience Into Educational Curricula: Frameworks, Challenges, and Opportunities. In I. Hossain, A. Haque, & S. Ullah (Eds.), Intersecting Environmental Governance With Technological Advancements (pp. 323-358). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7001-8.ch012
Bhuiyan, M. I. U., Islam, M. T. (2025)., China’s Economic Diplomacy with Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges, Bangladesh-China Connectivity: History, Trade and Diplomacy, and Society, 2023. Publisher: Springer Nature
China-Bangladesh Connectivity(Book Chapter accepted) Wil be published in 2025 from The Springer Nature
AWARD
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, Merit Scholarship,Merit Scholarship for Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree during the session of 2003-2008
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, IAF Visiting Scholarship,FNF- The International Acdemy for Leadership(IAF) Visiting Program Scholarship to be held in Brussels, Belgium and Berlin, Germany on 16th September 2023 to 23 September 2023
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship, 2019.MEXT Scholarship for pursuing second Master’s degree for the period of October 1,2018- September 30,2019
OTHER
Mohammad Tarikul Islam, Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, Unrest at Jahangirnagar University: Where is the end?, The Daily Independent Newspaper, 2019.Newspaper article published on The Daily Independent
Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | Political Economy of Bangladesh | 3rd Year |
| 402 | Public Policy Analysis | 4th Year |
Academic Info
Period: 2019
Master of Public Policy
Period: 2019
Master of Public Policy
Period: 2008
Master of Social Science(MSS)
First Class(Second position)
Period: 2007
Bachelor of Social Science(BSS)
First Class( Third position)
Period: 2003
HSC From Commerce Group
GPA(without optional): 4.20
Period: 2001
SSC From Commerce Group
GPA(without optional): 4.50
Experience
Position: Associate Professor
Period: February 2022 to till today
Delivering class lectures and supervising graduate level thesis students. In addition, providing guidance towards the students of the Department as Students Welfare Advisor.
Position: Assistant Professor
Period: December 2018 to Till date
Delivering lecture and supervising research paper. Moreover, writing research publications.
Position: Lecturer
Period: September 2016 to December 2018
Writing research paper and delivering lecture. In addition, preparing question and assessing exam papers
Position: Lecturer
Period: August 2014 to September 2016
Lecturer of Political Science Department at Cumilla Government College
Position: Senior Officer
Period: August 2014 to August 2014
Providing investment counseling to investors and dealling with different matters related with capital market.
Position: Customs Inspector(Assistant Revenue Officer)
Period: May 2011 to July 2014
Collected Revenue from imported goods
Examined imported goods
Assess Customs documents to fix up customs duty
Position: Protocol Officer
Period: 18 January to 21 May , 2011
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· Dealing visa issues of Ministry with different Embassy
Implement administrative order of Ministry
Activity
Position: External Examiner
Period: July 2022 to Till today
To prepare exam questions, evaluate exam papers and thesis paper. Moreover, to take viva as a member of viva board.
Position: Member of Executive Committee
Period: 2018 to till today
To organize different seminers and symposium on different crucial issues of the country.
Position: Member of Executive Committee
Period: 2021 to till today
To serve the community and to promote the deveopment of the District of Narsingdin with the cooperation of high officials of the government.
Position: Lifetime Member
Period: 2020 to till today
Acting as a lifetime member of Japanese Universities Alumni Association of Bangladesh(JUAAB) and playing vital role to a strong relationship with Japan.
Position: 2nd Examiner
Period: 2021 to till today
He has been working as a second examiner at the Department of Political Science, Jagannath University, Dhaka since 2021
Position: Chairman of Examinations Committee
Period: 2021-2022
Acting as a chairnman of Examinations committee of 2021 and 2022, Department of Political Science.
Position: Vice- President
Period: 2020 to till today
To make awareness among the community people regarding superstitions. Moreover, to enlighten them and to make a moderate Muslim country
Position: Lions Leader
Period: January 2022 to till today
To assist the poor people in the different corners of the world
Position: Advisor
Period: February 2020 to till today
To make awareness among the students regarding corruption and to stop corruption in each level of the administration as well as each sectors. Moreover, organizing different programs for example signature campaign or cartoon exhibition in the capmus area to make the students more conscious regarding corruption.
Position: Executive member
Period: 2019
More than 3000 international students who graduated from GRIPS, Tokyo, Japan are the members of this group
Position: Executive member
Period: 2019
Position: Member
Period: 2020
IPSA brings together an international community of more than 3,000 members from all areas of political science.
Contact
Md Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan
Associate Professor
Department of Government & Politics
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +8801717757740
Email: ikhtiar.bhuiyan@juniv.edu
