Dr Syeda Ishrat Najia
Department of Geography & Environment

Professional Exprience of Dr Syeda Ishrat Najia

Experience in Teaching    

Present Career   :  Associate Professor   

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, From July 2017 to till date

Assistant Professor

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, From August 2010 to June 2017

Lecturer

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, From October 2009 to August 2010                 

Experience in Research Organization : Research Associate

Employer Organization :             Centre for Urban Studies (CUS), Dhaka

              House # 59/B, Road # 16 (New) Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh

                       Telephone: 88 02 8120047

                       E-mail: cus@dhaka.net,   Web: cusdhaka.org

Duration                     :                From December 2002 to 30 September 09

List of M.Sc thesis conducted under my supervision

1st Batch (Session 2009-2010), completed on September 2013

 

1

Rabeya Akther, Roll: 090602002

House Rent in Dhaka City: A Case Study of Badda Thana

2

Sadhan Kumar Sarker, Roll: 090602028

Earthquake Risk and Awareness: A Case Study of Ward 44 in Dhaka City

3

Zakia Sultana, Roll: 090602065

Women Labour Force in Informal Activity: A Case Study on Dhaka City Corporation (in Bengali)

4

Sabina Nasrin, Roll: 090602083

Health Problem and Facilities in Rural and Urban Areas: A Comparative Study between Toria Union and Panchagarh District

5

Kaniz Fatema, Roll: 090602101

An Investigation on Location, Service and Management Process of Parks: A Case Study on Dhaka City (in Bengali)

2nd Batch (Session 2010-2011), completed on September 2014

 

6

Rajan Chandra Ghosh, Roll: 100602010

Livelihood and Challenges of Environmental Migrants in Urban Life: A Case Study on Korail Slum, Dhaka

7

Mitu Mandal, Roll: 100602053

Nature and Causes of Dropout Children in Primary School: A Case Study on Munshiganj Sadar Upazila (in Bengali)

8

Md. Peyarul Islam, Roll: 100602086

Present and Future Problems and Prospects of Hatirjeel: A Study on Citizen’s Perception (in Bengali)

3rd Batch (Session 2011-2012), completed on June 2015

 

9

Mst. Habiba Khanam, Roll 110602022

A Geographical Study on Livelihood Condition of Pavement Holders of Shahabag and New Market Thana Area (in Bengali)

10

Md. Tanvir Ahmed, Roll: 11060

A Case Study on Land use Structure and Land Value of Khoksa Municipality (in Bengali)

11

H.M.Abu Hasnath, Roll: 110602062

Growth and Characteristics of Real Estate Company in Bangladesh: A Case Study in Mymenshing Municipality

4th  Batch (Session 2012-2013), completed on May 2016

 

12

Karabi Kana Saha, Roll: 120602031

A Study on Impact of Industrial Unrest on Surrounding Area: A Case Study on Savar and Gazipur Industrial Area

13

Shahan Ara Begum, Roll: 120602041

Facilities and Services for Physically Challenged Students in Public Universities of Dhaka Division

Editorial Experience (Journal/Bulletin)

2015

Associate Editor

Bhugal O Poribesh Journal, No. 9, Issue 2009.

Published by : Bangladesh Geographical Association (BGS),

Editor: Professor Dr. M Shahidul Islam.

2014

Associate Editor

Bhugal O Poribesh Journal, No. 8, Issue 2008.

Published by : Bangladesh Geographical Association (BGS),

Editor: Professor Dr. M Shahidul Islam.

2006

Assistant Editor

Bhugal O Poribesh Journal, No. 5, Special Issue 2005.

Published by : Bangladesh Geographical Association (BGS),

Editor: Professor Nazrul Islam.

Since 2004

to 2009

Editorial Assistant, CUS Bulletin on Urbanization and Development (A half yearly publication of Centre for Urban Studies)

Published by : Centre for Urban Studies (CUS)

Editor: Professor Nazrul Islam.

Editorial Experience ( Other)

2014

Associate Editor

World Habitat Day 2014 Souvenir on Voices from Slums. Published by Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Government of Bangladesh. Editor: Shah Md. Abu Rayhan Alburinee

2013

Associate Editor

World Habitat Day 2013 Souvenir on Urban Mobility Published by Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Government of Bangladesh. Editor: Shah Md. Abu Rayhan Alburinee

2012

Associate Editor

World Habitat Day 2012 Souvenir on Changing Cities, Building Opportunities

Published by Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Government of Bangladesh. Editors: Professor Dr. Nurul Islam Nazem and Professor Dr. A.K.M Abul Kalam .

2011

Associate Editor

World Habitat Day 2011 Souvenir on Cities and Climate Change

Published by Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Government of Bangladesh. Editors: Professor Dr. A.K.M Abul Kalam and Professor Dr. Nurul Islam Nazem.

2010

Associate Editor

World Habitat Day 2010 Souvenir on Better City Better Life,

Published by :

Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Government of Bangladesh.

Editors: Professor Dr. Nurul Islam Nazem and Professor Dr. A.K.M Abul Kalam.

 

2009

Assistant Editor

World Habitat Day 2009 Souvenir on Plan Our Urban Future,

Published by :

Centre for Urban Studies (CUS) and Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP).

Editors: Professor Dr. Nurul Islam Nazem and Professor Dr. A.K.M Abul Kalam.

2007

Assistant Editor

World Habitat Day 2007 Souvenir on A Safe City is A Just City,

Published by :

Centre for Urban Studies (CUS) and Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP).

Editors: Professor Dr. Nurul Islam Nazem and Professor Dr Md.Golam Murtaza.

2005

Assistant Editor

World Habitat Day 2005 Souvenir on Millennium Development Goals and the City

Published by :

Centre for Urban Studies (CUS) and Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP)

Editor: Professor Nazrul Islam.

Membership in Professional Organizations

  • Joint Secretary, Centre for Urban Studies (CUS), Dhaka
  • Joint Secretary, Alumni Association Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka
  • Joint Secretary, Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS)
  • Executive Council Member, United Nations Association of Bangladesh (UNAB)
  • Life Member, IHS Alumni, Erasmus University, the Netherlands
  • Life Member, Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA)
  • Life Member, Bangladesh Regional Science Association of Bangladesh (BRSA)
  • Life Member, Bangladesh National Geographic Association (BNGA)
  • Life Member, Bangladesh Association of Visually Handicapped (BAVH), Faridpur
  • Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (2308)
  • Member, Bangladesh Etihas Sammilan
  • Member, BADHAN, A Voluntary Blood Donor’s Organization, University of Dhaka
  • Student Advisor, BADHAN, A Voluntary Blood Donor’s Organization, Jagannath University Unit