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rabiul.islam@ru.ac.bd

Professor Department of Social Work University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.


DR. RABIUL ISLAM
PROFESSOR
Social Work

Education Summary  
BSS & MSS, Social Work, Dhaka University, Bangladesh. M.Sc., Disaster Management, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand. PhD, Geography & Planning, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Research Interest  
Social capital and disaster resilience, Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate change adaptation, Disaster gender and public health
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(PhD)		 Macquarie University, Australia 2016
Masters
(M.Sc.)		 Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand 2010
Masters
(MSS)		 Dhaka University, Bangladesh 1996
Bachelor/Honors
(BSS)		 Dhaka University, Bangladesh 1995
Higher Secondary
(HSC)		 Kushtia Government College, Bangladesh 1992
Secondary
(SSC)		 Benipur High School, Shailkupa, Jhenidah 1990

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2017-02-04 to Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Professor
2010-12-07 to 2017-02-03 Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Associate Professor
2004-01-04 to 2010-12-06 Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Assistant Professor
2001-01-04 to 2004-01-03 Department of Social Work, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Lecturer

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2015-07-01 to 2015-12-31 Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Lecturer & Tutor
2015-07-01 to 2015-12-01 Department of Geography & Planning, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2015-02-01 to 2015-07-31 Department of Geography & Planning, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2014-03-01 to 2014-06-30 Department of Environment and Geography, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2012-08-01 to 2012-12-31 Department of Environment and Geography, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Tutor
2000-02-28 to 2000-08-30 Department of Social Welfare, Habibullah Bahar University College, Dhaka, Bangladesh Lecturer
2000-01-02 to 2000-08-30 Department of Social Welfare, Sheikh Borhanuddin Post-Graduate College, Dhaka, Bangladesh Lecturer

Book Chapter

1. Islam, R. "Disaster Injustice in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh: In Quest of Local Actors-Driven Recovery Intervention" Environment, Climate, and Social Justice. . In D. Madhanagopal, C. T. Beer, & B. R. Nikku (Eds.), Environment, Climate, and Social Justice: Perspectives and Practices from the Global South (pp. 61-77). Singapore: Springer Nature.

Published: July 2022

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2. Islam, R. and Akhter, S. "Narrative Inquiry, Phenomenology, and Grounded Theory." In R. Islam, A. Khan, & R. Baikady (EDs.), Principles of Social Research Methodology (pp. 101-115). Singapore: Springer.

Published: March 2022

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Journal

1. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. "Livelihood assets, mutual support and disaster resilience in coastal Bangladesh" International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 78 (2022) 103148

Published: June 2022

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2. Islam, R. and Rahman, K.M. M. "Rural-urban differentials in selected socio-demographic characteristics of Bangladeshi population" Middle East Journal of Applied Sciences, 11(01), 237-244

Published: March 2021

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3. Islam, R., co-author with Uddin, I. "Vulnerability and Responsive Measures of Cyclone Aila Affected Households in Coastal Bangladesh" Social Science Journal. 23(2020):1-16. Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2020
4. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. "Social networks and challenges in government disaster policies: a case study from Bangladesh." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 22(2017): 325-334.

Published: February 2017

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5. Islam, R., Wahab, GMA. "Households’ indigenous coping practices to face disaster-induced food and water challenges in coastal Bangladesh." Folklore Journal. 8 (2017): 104-111, University of Rajshahi.

Published: February 2017
6. Islam, R. Walkerden, G., A. Marco. "Households’ experience of local government during recovery from cyclones in coastal Bangladesh: resilience, equity and corruption." Natural Hazards. 85:361-378. DOI: 10.1007/s11069-016-2568-6.

Published: September 2016

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7. Akhter, S., Islam, R. "Impact of Microfinance on Empowerment of Rural Women in Bangladesh: Evidences from Some Selected Studies." Social Science Journal. 20: 96-110, University of Rajshahi.

Published: July 2016
8. Uddin, E., Hoque, N., & Islam, R. "Familial Factors Influencing Age-Heterogamy vs. Age-Homogamy in Marriage in Bangladesh: Implication for Social Policy Practice." Global Social Welfare. DOI 10.1007/s40609-016-0064-2.

Published: May 2016

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9. Hossain, D., Islam, R. "Birth Care Seeking Behavior among the Urban Slum Women in Bangladesh." Journal of Social Science. 3:1. Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.

Published: December 2015
10. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. (2015). "How do links between households and local NGOs promote disaster resilience and recovery? A case study of linking social networks on the Bangladeshi coast." Natural Hazards. 78:1707–1727.

Published: May 2015

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11. Islam, R. and Walkerden, G. "How bonding and bridging networks contribute to disaster resilience and recovery on the Bangladeshi coast." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 10:281-291.

Published: October 2014

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12. Islam, R. and Akter, A. "Human Rights Situation of Indigenous Women in Northern Bangladesh: A Study on Oraon Communities." Empowerment, 17 (2010). Women for Women, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2010
13. Islam, R. (2009). "Social Impact and Lessons Learned from Major Disasters: An Inquiry into Super Cyclone ‘Sidr’-2007." Social Science Journal, 15(2009). Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: July 2009
14. Islam, R. and Ahmed, A.M. (2007). "Child Labour in Bangladesh: Policies and Legal Issues." Social Science Journal, 13 (2007). Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi. Bangladesh.

Published: July 2007
15. Islam, R. and Akter, A. (2006). "Violence Against Women in Bangladesh: A Study on Maidservant." Empowerment. 2006. Women for Women, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2006
16. Islam, R. (2004). "Recent Trends and Consequences of Rape in Bangladesh: A Study on Violence Against Women and Adolescent Girls." Social Science Journal, 9(2004). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: July 2004
17. Islam, R. and Khoda, M.F. "Drug Addiction Problem in Bangladesh: A Survey-based Analysis." Dhaka University Journal. Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2003
18. Islam, R. "Rural Social Services Program in Bangladesh: Development Initiatives and Challenges." Social Science Journal, 8 (2003). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: November 2003
19. Islam, R. (2002). "Communication in Social Work Profession: A Theoretical Analysis" Rajshahi University Studies, Part-C, Vol. 10 (2002). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: December 2002
20. Islam, R. (2002). "UN Convention and the Children of Bangladesh: An Overview." Journal of Social Science, 7 (2002). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: June 2002
21. Islam, R. (2001). "Socio-economic Impacts of Drug Addiction in Bangladesh: A Sociological Analysis" Journal of Institute of Bangladesh Studies, 8 (2001). University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Published: June 2001
22. Islam, R., co-author with Islam M. N. "Participation of Slum Children in Primary Education Program: A Study of Dhaka City" Journal of Social Development, 1(2000), Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published: June 2000

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