PROFILE

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Sultana Akter is a Professor in the Department of History at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. She obtained her B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in History from Jahangirnagar University, securing First Class First in both, and earned her Ph.D. in 2019 from the same institution. She joined the university as a Lecturer in 2011 and was promoted to Professor in 2024.

Her research focuses on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Four National Leaders, and local history. She has published widely in academic journals and presented papers at national and international conferences. Dr. Akter is a life member of several professional organizations, including the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Itihas Samity, Bangladesh Itihas Parishad, and  Bangladesh Itihas Academy.

Alongside her academic career, she has served in various administrative and student welfare roles at Jahangirnagar University and is actively engaged in promoting women’s education and empowerment.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Liberation War of Bangladesh, Bangladesh and World Affairs 

• RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
• TEACHING
• ACTIVITY
• CONTACT