Professional Exprience of Dr. Mohammad Bilal Hossain
CV, January 2024
Dr. Mohammad Bilal Hossain
Associate Professor
Department of History
Jagannath University
Dhaka-1100, Bangladesh
Phone: 0088-02-223350167 (office)
Mobile: 0088-01717188075
Email: bilal_hossain2007@yahoo.com
Education:
2020- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Centre of Social Medicine & Community Health
School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
Research Title: Social History of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) in Bangladesh: 1968-1998
2005- Master of Arts in International History
Department of History, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
(secured 1st Class 1st position among 72 students)
Major Courses: Europe and America (since 1945), International Law Theory and Organizations, Contemporary South East Asia, Contemporary South Asia
2004- Bachelor of Arts (Four Year Honors) in History
Department of History, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
(secured 2nd class 2nd position among 102 students; none got First Class this year)
Major Courses: Introduction to History, History of South Asia (up to 1206), History of Bengal (up to 1204), History of South Asia 1206-1707, History of Bengal 1204-1765, Ancient Civilization, History of South Asia 1707-1947, History of Bengal 1765-1966, Medieval Civilization, Emergence of Bangladesh, History of Bangla Language and Literature, Principles of Sociology, History of Political Thoughts and Forms of Government, History of Philosophy, Principles of Economics and Economic Thought
Research Interests:
Socio-economic History of Medieval and Modern Bengal
Political History of Contemporary South Asia
History of Public Health in Bangladesh
History of Disease and Medicine
Teaching Experiences:
- Associate Professor
From December 2020 to till date
Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Assistant Professor
From April 2012 to December 2020
Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Lecturer
From October 2008 to April 2012
Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Teaching at Undergraduate and Post Graduate Levels:
- History of Bengal (1204-1765)
- Contemporary South Asia
- Society and Economic Life of Bengal up to 1947
- Islamic Civilization
- Research Methodology
- Imperialism, Nationalism, Decolonization, and Globalization
Teaching M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students
- Research Methodology
- Supervising M.Phil. Students
Academic Duties in the Department:
- Teaching undergraduate, graduate, and MPhil students
- Guiding M.Phil. students
- Preparing results of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Other academic responsibilities
Other Departmental Responsibilities:
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Member of M.Phil. and PhD Students Selection Committee – (running)
- Member of the conference/seminar organizing committee of the department - (running)
- Member Secretary of Curriculum Committee – (running)
- Chief Student Adviser, Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, October 2017- January 2023
- Treasurer, Department Fund, Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, July 2017- 6th September 2020
- Member of Planning Committee, Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, from March 2013 to December 2019
- Guide Teacher of 6th Batch honors students from January 2011 to December 2017
- Treasurer, Department Fund, Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, April 2009-July, 2011
- Student Adviser for the undergraduate students, Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka, July 2010-June, 2011
Research Project
- Research Project on “Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Contact Tracing for COVID-19 in South East Asian Region: An Exploratory Study in Bangladesh”. This study is funded by the World Health Organization (WHO-SEARO). I was appointed as Principal Investigator (PI) of the project. The project will be started in February 2024. According to the project proposal, it will be a four-month project.
- Research Project on “Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Contact Tracing for COVID-19 in South East Asian Region: An Exploratory Study in India and Bangladesh”. This study is being funded by the World Health Organization (WHO-SEARO) and is being conducted in India and Bangladesh between January and May 2022. I was one of the researchers of the project.
- Research project on “Global Pandemic (COVID-19): Responses of Bangladeshi People”. The study was conducted in Bangladesh from May 2020 to August 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Professor Dr. Mohammad Salim and Dr. Mohammad Bilal Hossain, with ten junior researchers, collected the information through questionnaires in Bangladesh. It was a self-funded project, and the study will be included as a book chapter on the ‘History of COVID-19 in Bangladesh’.
Editor/Associate Editor:
- Associate Editor of Society and State in South Asia. Published by Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, India & The University Press Limited, Bangladesh in 2022
Publications:
- Hossain, M. B., Islam, H., & Ahmed, S. U. (2023). Selected Public Health Programs: EPI and ORT, 50 Years of Bangladesh: Advances in Health, University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Hossain, M. B. (Accepted) Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) and the Inventive Measures in Bangladesh, 1968-1990, Journal of Bangladesh Historical Studies, University of Dhaka.
- Hossain, M. B., Islam, H., & Ahmed, S. U. (2022). Bangladeshe Shofol Janosastho Karmoshuchi: EPI o Khaoar Saline, Shadhinotar Ponchash Bochor: Bangladesher Shastho Khater Biksah, Prothoma Prokashon, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Hossain, M. B. (2022). Social History of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) in Bangladesh, 1971-2000, Research Book on Society and State in South Asia, Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka. Jointly published by the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, India & The University Press Limited, Bangladesh in 2022.
- Hossain, M. B. (2021). Home-Based Education of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) in Bangladesh from 1979 to 1990. Journal of Bangladesh Historical Studies, Vol. XXV, 2016-18, University of Dhaka.
- Hossain, M. B. (2019). Social History of Cholera and Development of ORS in Bangladesh, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Humanities, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Dhaka.
- Hossain, M. B. (2019). Democracy and Public Reasoning in Bangladesh: Historical Perspective Journal of Arts, Volume 9, Number 1, (January-June 2019), Jagannath University, Dhaka. ISSN 2519-5816.
- Hossain, M. B. (2017). Smallpox Epidemic of 1958 in East Pakistan: An Account of Volunteer-led Vaccination Program. Journal of Bangladesh Historical Studies, Vol. XXIV, 2014-16, (page 115-132). University of Dhaka.
- Hossain, M. B. (2016). Health Care Approach in India, 1978-2015: A Historical Analysis. Journal of Arts, Volume 6, Number 2, (July-December 2016), Jagannath University, Dhaka. ISSN 2519-5816
- Hossain M.B. & Rahman M.H.M. (2013). Inferences of the Political Culture in Bilateral Relations of India and Bangladesh from 1991 to 2011. Jibon Dorshan, Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 3, July 2013, Jagannath University, Dhaka.
- Hossain, M.B. (2013). A Comparative Study on the Political Culture of Democratic Parties in Practicing Democracy in Malaysia and Bangladesh from 1991 to 2010. Journal of Sociology, Vol. 5. Issue 1. University of Dhaka.
- Hossain, M.B. & Ahmad N. (2011). Bangla Noboborsha Udjaponer Otit ebong Bortaman: Prekhito Bangladesh (English Title: Present and Past of the Observation of Bengali New Year: Bangladesh Perspective). Journal of Arts, Vol.1, No.1. Jagannath University, Dhaka.
- Hossain, M.B. (2009). Post Kargil Kashmir (1999-2006). Journal of Bangladesh Historical Studies, Vol. XXI, 2008-09, 196-216. University of Dhaka.
Conference/Seminar Papers:
- Hossain, M. B. (2022) Arrival of Muslims and the Beginning of Golden Age in Bengal, Rose Academy Seminar Paper (online), 31st August 2022, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Hossain, M. B. (2022). Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) and the Inventive Measures in Bangladesh, 1968-1990, 20th National Conference of Bangladesh History Association. Dhaka.
- Hossain M. B. (2022). Public Health and Social Measures in Epidemic Control in Bangladesh from 1971 to 2020: A Historical Study, 5th International Conference of Asian Association of World Historians (AAWH), New Delhi, India.
- Hossain M. B. (2019). Social History of Cholera and ORS in Bangladesh, International Conference on State and Society in South Asia, Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka
- Hossain, M. B. (2017). Home-Based Education of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) in Bangladesh from 1979 to 1990, 19th National Conference of Bangladesh History Association. Dhaka.
- Hossain, M. B. (2015). Smallpox Epidemic of 1958 in East Pakistan: An Account of Volunteer-led Vaccination Program, 18th National Conference of Bangladesh History Association. Dhaka.
- Hossain, M. B. & Rahman M.H.M. (2012). Inferences of the Political Culture in Bilateral Relations of India and Bangladesh from 1991 to 2011. Assam University, Silchar, India.
- Hossain, M. B. (2012). US-Bangladesh Relations from 1971 to 2010: A Historical Analysis. Department of History, Jagannath University, Dhaka
- Hossain, M. B. (2011). A Comparative Study on the Political Culture of Democratic Parties in Practicing Democracy in Malaysia and Bangladesh from 1991 to 2010. seminar on ‘Malaysian Politics: The Forthcoming 13th General Election’ Organized by the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Sha Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Website: www.uitm.edu.my
- Hossain M.B. (2009). Hopes and Concerns in Practice of Democracy in Bangladesh from 1991 to 2009. 16th National Conference of Bangladesh History Association. Dhaka.
Scholarships and Awards:
- Ali Ahmed Gold Medal for obtaining the highest marks in Masters (Convocation Award 2013), University of Dhaka
- History Department Award in 2007
- District Council Scholarship from 2002 to 2007
- History Department Scholarship from 2002 to 2004
Memberships:
- Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
- Lifetime member, CSMCH Alumni Association, JNU, New Delhi
- Lifetime member, Bangladesh History Association (Bangladesh Itihas Samity)
- Lifetime member, West Bengal History Association (Paschim Banga Itihas Samsad)
- Lifetime member, History Department Alumni Association, University of Dhaka
- Member of the Public Health Association of Bangladesh.
Ph.D. Supervisor
Dr. Rajib Dasgupta
Professor, Centre of Social Medicine & Community Health
School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
Cell: 0091-9811106025
Email: dasgupta.jnu@gmail.com
https://www.jnu.ac.in/content/rdasgupta
(Mohammad Bilal Hossain)
Date: 25th January, 2024
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