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Jagannath University

Jagannath University

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Curriculum Vitae

Professor Dr. Md. Rais Uddin

Vice Chancellor, Jagannath University
Professor, Department of Islamic Studies
vc@jnu.ac.bd
drrais@dis.jnu.ac.bd
Jagannath University, Dhaka
jnu.ac.bd
Professor Dr. Md. Rais Uddin
Academic Qualifications
2003
Ph.D. — Islamic University, Kushtia.
1992 (Held 1995)
Master of Arts (M.A.) — Islamic University, Kushtia.
1991 (Held 1994)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours (B.A.) — Islamic University, Kushtia.
Academic & Administrative Experience
Academic Positions
2010 – present
Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Jagannath University (from 28 April 2010).
2008 – 2010
Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Jagannath University.
2004 – 2008
Associate Professor, Dept. of Al-Quran & Islamic Studies, Islamic University, Kushtia.
2000 – 2004
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Al-Quran & Islamic Studies, Islamic University, Kushtia.
1997 – 2000
Lecturer, Dept. of Al-Quran & Islamic Studies, Islamic University, Kushtia.
Administrative Positions
2024 – 2026
Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, Jagannath University.
2021 – 2023
Dean, Faculty of Arts, Jagannath University.
2011 – 2014
Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, Jagannath University.
2004 – 2005
Transport Administrator, Islamic University, Kushtia.
2002 – 2003
Provost, Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Hall, Islamic University, Kushtia.
1998 – 2000
House Tutor & Acting Provost, S.H. Hall, Islamic University, Kushtia.
Membership of Academic & Other Bodies
Research Publications — Books
Research Articles
  1. The Punishment and Philosophy of Slander (Qazf) in Islamic Law — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1, Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU, December 1999, pp. 134–151. (in Bengali)
  2. Bashshar Ibn Burd: The Poet and His Poetry — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 8, No. 2, Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU, June 2000, pp. 241–260. (in Bengali)
  3. Dewan Mohammad Azraf and His Philosophical Thought — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, IU, June 2000, pp. 9–24. (in Bengali)
  4. The Concept and Practice of Secularism in Bangladesh — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1, Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU, December 2000, pp. 217–227. (in Arabic)
  5. The Origin and History of Satirical Poetry in Arabic Literature — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 7, No. 1, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, IU, December 2000. (in Arabic)
  6. The Central Theme of the Surahs in the Sequential Narrative of the Holy Qur'an: A Thematic Review — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 9, No. 2, Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU, June 2001, pp. 193–202. (in Arabic)
  7. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal: The Philosopher-Poet — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 10, No. 1, Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU, December 2001, pp. 275–286. (in Arabic)
  8. The Practice of Ilm al-Tajwid in the Mughal Era: A Review (1526–1858 CE) — Islamic Foundation Patrika, Year 41, No. 3, January–March 2002, pp. 5–12. (in Bengali)
  9. The Position and Excellence of the Arabic Language among Many Languages — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 10, No. 2, Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU, June 2002, pp. 251–266. (in Arabic)
  10. Child Rights in the Light of the Qur'an and Hadith: A Review — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 11, No. 1 (2002–2003), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU. (in Bengali)
  11. The Functions and Importance of the Entrepreneur: An Islamic Perspective — Islamic Foundation Patrika, Year 42, No. 3, January–March 2003, pp. 83–96. (in Bengali)
  12. The Religious, Cultural and Socio-Economic Environment of Sylhet in the Twentieth Century: A Review — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 11, No. 2 (2002–2003), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU. (in Bengali)
  13. The Nature and Character of Humanism: An Islamic Perspective — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2003–2004), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU. (in Bengali)
  14. The Influence of Indigenous Culture and the Vision of Life in Azraf's Philosophy — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 12, No. 2 (2003–2004), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU. (in Bengali)
  15. The Education System of Sylhet and Its Context: A Relevant Discussion — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2004–2005), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU. (in Bengali)
  16. The Life and Philosophy of Ibn Khaldun — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 13, No. 2 (2004–2005), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU. (in Bengali)
  17. Dewan Mohammad Azraf: The Person and an Assessment — Islamic Foundation Patrika, Year 45, No. 2, October–December 2005, pp. 55–69. (in Bengali)
  18. Islamic Equality and Humanism in Azraf's Thought and Philosophy: A Review — The Quranic Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, December 2005, Dept. of Al-Quran & Islamic Studies, IU, pp. 25–42. (in Bengali)
  19. The Contribution of Muslims to the Origin and Advancement of Mathematics: A Review — Islamic Foundation Patrika, Year 45, No. 4, April–June 2006, pp. 141–154. (in Bengali)
  20. Fundamental Principles of Crime and Punishment in Islamic Law: A Critique — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 14, No. 2 (2006–2007), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU.
  21. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R.) and His Arrival in Bengal: Divergent Accounts and Analysis — The Quranic Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, December 2007, Dept. of Al-Quran & Islamic Studies, IU, pp. 29–40. (in Bengali)
  22. The War of Liberation and the Young Muslim Society of Bangladesh: A Review — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 14, No. 1, Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU, December 2007, pp. 61–66. (in Bengali)
  23. The Qur'anic Perspective on Establishing Global Peace, Harmony and Unity: A Review — The Islamic University Studies, Vol. 15, No. 1 (2007–2008), Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies, IU. (in Bengali)
  24. Dewan Mohammad Azraf's Religious Thought: Determining Its Course and Nature — Islamic Foundation Patrika, Year 48, No. 4, April–June 2009, pp. 76–97. (in Bengali)
  25. United Nations Convention Against Torture: Bangladesh Perspective with Recommendations in the Light of Islam — The Quranic Studies, Vol. 2, No. 2, December 2011, Dept. of Al Quran, IU.
  26. Allama Abdul Latif Chowdhury (R.): Life and Works — The Quranic Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, December 2012, Dept. of Al-Quran, IU. (in Bengali)
  27. Islam: The Religion of Peace and Harmony — Journal of ICOM, Islamic Center of Michigan, USA, December 2014.
Membership of Associational Bodies
International Travel & Conferences

Visited the following countries for academic conferences and scholarly travel:

USA United Kingdom Canada France Switzerland Saudi Arabia UAE Qatar Kuwait China Hong Kong Malaysia Thailand
Residential University Experience
Professor Dr. Md. Rais Uddin · Vice Chancellor, Jagannath University, Dhaka · vc@jnu.ac.bd