BOOK

The Rohingya Crisis: A Morale, Ethnographic and Policy Assessment, Routledge, 2020

EDITED BOOKS

The Displaced Rohingyas: A Tale of a Vulnerable Community, Routledge, 2023

Life in the Time of COVID-19: Perspectives and Realities in Bangladesh, The University Press Limited (UPL), 2023

Policy Response, Local Service Delivery, and Governance in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, Palgrave Macmillan, 2021

Governance and Development Management: South Asian Perspective, Century Publications, Dhaka, 2018

Governance in South, South East, and East Asia: Trends, Issues, and Challenges by Springer International, USA in June 2015         

Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh, North South University, Dhaka, 2011

CONTRIBUTED CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

An Introductory chapter titled ‘Introduction: Forceful Displacement and the Rohingya’ has been published in the book titled ‘The Displaced Rohingyas: A Tale of a Vulnerable Community’, by Routledge in 2023     

A Book chapter on ‘A Right to Exist: The Rohingya and Their Struggles in Malaysia and Thailand’ has been published in the book titled ‘The Displaced Rohingyas: A Tale of a Vulnerable Community’, by Routledge in 2023

An Introductory chapter has been published in the book titled ‘Life in the Time of COVID-19: Perspectives and Realities in Bangladesh’, by The University Press Limited (UPL) in 2023 

Book chapter on ‘Understanding Governance in Three South Asian Countries’ has been published in the book titled ‘Policy Response, Local Service Delivery, and Governance in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka’, by Palgrave Macmillan in 2021

Book chapter on 'Democratic Participation in Bangladesh: Does It Vary across Ethnicity, Religion and Gender' has been published in the book titled ‘Including the Excluded in South Asia: Power, Politics and Policy Perspectives from the Region’, by Springer in 2019

A Chapter on ‘The Civil Service System of Bangladesh’ was published in the book titled ‘Civil Service Management and Administrative Systems in South Asia’, by Palgrave Macmillan, Switzerland in 2018

Book chapter on ‘Knowledge Generation through Joint Research: What Can North and South Learn from Each Other?’ has been published in the book titled North South Knowledge Networks: Towards Equitable Collaboration Between Academics, Donors and Universities, by African Minds, South Africa in January 2017

A chapter on ‘Citizens’ Trust in the Informal Governance System and Local Civil Society in Bangladesh’ has been published in the book titled Civil Society in Asia: In Search of Democracy and Development in Bangladesh, by ASHGATE, UK in May 2015

An edited chapter on ‘Does Governance Matter in South Asia and Beyond?’ has been published by Springer International in the book titled Governance in South, South East and East Asia: Trends Issues and Challenges in 2015

An edited Introduction chapter is published by Springer International in the book titled Governance in South, South East and East Asia: Trends Issues and Challenges in 2015

A book chapter on ‘Administrative Culture and Corruption in Bangladesh’ was published by Routledge in the book titled Administrative Culture in Developing and Transitional Countries in November 2014

A chapter on ‘The Normative Roots of Governance Theories: Prospects and Challenges from Bangladesh Perspective’ published in the book titled Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh; Edited by Dr. Ishtiaq Jamil, Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman, Professor Steinar Askvik and Dr. Sk. Tawfique M. Haque; North South University, Dhaka, 2011

A chapter on ‘NGO Governance in Bangladesh: Quest for Transparency and Accountability’ published in the book titled Governance and Development, Bangladesh and Regional Experiences; Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman (ed.); Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka, September, 2006

PUBLISHED ARTICLES (SELECTED) AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

An article titled “Adaptation Paradox” and Citizen Ambiguity over Government Climate Policies: Survey Findings from Bangladesh. Sustainability 2022, 14, 8623. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su14148623 Eisenstadt, T.A.; Haque, T.; Toman, M.; Wright, M.

An article titled “Role of Civil Society in South Asia to Promote the China-South Asia Cooperation for Mutual Development” has been published at Journal of Southeast Asian and South Asian Studies, from China in 2014

 Article titled “Theories of Governance: South Asian Perspective” was published in a special issue of Public Organization Review (POR) by Springer USA titled Policy and Governance in South and South East Asia, in November, 2013

 An article on “Administrative Culture and Incidence of Corruption in Bangladesh: A Search for the Potential Linkage” published at a special issue of International Journal of Public Administration (IJPA) by Routledge UK, 36:13, 996-1006, in October, 2013

 A Journal article on "Challenges of People's Participation at Local Governance" published in the Nepalese Journal of Public Policy and Governance in the Volume: XXIV, Number: 1, Issue: January - July, 2009

 An article on “Domestic Violence: An Issue of Human Security in Bangladesh” published in Empowerment, 2009, Vol 16.

 A research monograph on “Eviction of Rickshaws from the Main Roads of Dhaka City: Impacts on the Lives and Livelihoods of the Rickshaw Pullers”, published by Research Initiatives Bangladesh, 2007

 A journal article entitled “ New Institutional Thinking: The Role of Member of Parliaments in Local Governance and Development” published in the Social Science Journal (Samajik Bigyan Patrika) of Dhaka University in the Volume 1, Issue 1, 2006

Co-author of the different articles of a book titled “Human Rights and Good Governance” published by Manusher Jonno (MJ), 2006

A booklet on World Trade Organization and Kankun Conference: The Development Future of Bangladesh, Published from Department of Development Studies, Dhaka University, Dhaka, April 2004

A policy brief on LDCs, the MFA (Multi Fiber Arrangement) and the future of trade in textiles and clothing, Published from ActionAid, Archway, London, 2002

• NORAD Post Doctoral Fellowship (University of Bergen, Norway), 2011

• Ph.D research fund by Social Science Research Council (SSRC) of Ministry   of Planning, Bangladesh Government (2003-2007)

• Norwegian State Education Loan Fund for M.Phil degree (1996-1999)

University of Bergen, Norway

Post Doctoral Fellowship/Visiting Professor, 2011

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ph.D. Public Administration,  2007

University of Bergen, Norway

M.Phil in Public Administration, 1999

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Master of Social Sciences in Public Administration, 1995

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration, 1993

A LIST OF RESEARCH / CONSULTAING ASSIGNMENTS

Country coordinator of the research project (2015-17) on Public Sector Human Resource Management in SAARC Countries funded by NORAD

Team leader of cross country survey (2014-2017) on governance and trust in three South Asian countries: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal

A consultancy report on Governance Framework and Political Economy of Public Investment Management (PIM) in Bangladesh, produced for World Bank in 2014

Team leader of the Bangladesh chapter of the survey on State of Democracy in South Asia, jointly organized by Asian Barometer of Taiwan University, 2011-14

A survey on Citizen Charter in Bangladesh jointly conducted by University of Bergen, Norway and North South University, Bangladesh, 2010

Developed a research report on “Finding out the Reform for Union Parishad: A Participatory Research on Standing Committees of Union Parishad” for Social Science Research Council (SSRC) of Planning Commission Bangladesh, 2010

A survey on Citizen’s Trust on Public Services of Bangladesh jointly conducted by University of Bergen, Norway and North South University, Bangladesh, 2008

Conducted a research on " Rethinking Institutional Strategy: Role of MPs (Member of Parliaments) in local development at Union Parishad Level", 2008

Worked as the coordinator of the research team that conducted a research on "Local Government Finance" commissioned by Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA),2007

Worked as the team leader of two baseline surveys on “Monga Mitigation Initiative Pilot Program- II (MMIPP-II)” with Social Development Foundation and funded by World Bank, 2007

Developed a strategy paper and module on “CCCD (Child Centered Community Development) approach and capacity development initiative for Union Parishad” with Plan Bangladesh, 2007

Finalizing the “External Environment Analysis” of Country Strategy Paper (CSP) of Concern Bangladesh, 2007

Worked as the team leader of the study titled “Impact evaluation on Monga Mitigation Initiative Pilot Program- II (MMIPP-II)” with Social Development Foundation and funded by World Bank, 2006

Conducted a participatory research on “ The Rights and Livelihood Options of Fishermen in Some Restricted Hilsha Fishing Areas” for Manusher Jonno (MJ), 2006

Conducted and Annual Client Satisfaction Survey through Report Card method for Chars Livelihoods Program (CLP) of DFID, 2005

Developed a policy analysis and policy advocacy manual for the small scale enterprises with the support of  ITDG, 2005

Developed a part of the manual on “Human Rights and Governance” for Mahusher Jonno (MJ) jointly with Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), 2004

Developed a training module on "Governance and Public Finance Issues : A New Challenge for Rights Based Approach" for the partner organizations of ActionAid Bangladesh, 2004

Conducted a study on “ Banning of Rickshaw from some major routes of Dhaka City: Its Impact on the Livelihood of Rickshaw puller Community” with the collaboration of Research Initiatives Bangladesh (RIB), 2003

Conducted a research and advocacy work on “Government Policy on Hilsha Catching: Effects on the Livelihood of Fishing Community” with the partnership of ActionAid Bangladesh, 2003

Developed a strategic plan (on the basis of action research) for the partners of DFID on the "Livelihood Component of Fourth Fisheries Project", 2003

Worked as a consultant for formulating the strategy paper of Commonwealth Education Fund (CEF) on behalf of the lead agencies of CEF (i.e. Oxfam, Save the Children UK, and ActionAid Bangladesh), 2003

Worked as an external researcher for a review on Accountable and Responsive Governance Campaign of Action Aid Bangladesh, 2002

Conducted a basic research on domestic violence on behalf of partners of Academy for Education and Development (AED) program of USAID, 2002

Conducted a research for CARE Bangladesh on " Exclusion from Education: Understanding the situation of bihari children at Saidpur town" 2002

Worked as a research coordinator of the study titled " Perception of Governance: The Unheard Voices" commissioned by Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) 2002

Research on Promoting Pro-poor Issues: Role of MPs and Major Political Parties in Bangladesh, 2001

Conducted a survey on the impact of hartal on the poor of Dhaka city, 2000

Conducted A Report Card Survey on Corruption in Primary Education, 2000

Undergraduate Courses:

1. Introduction to Public Administration (PAD 201)
2. Introduction to Governance (POL 104)

Graduate Courses:

1. Organization Theory and Behavior (PPG 505)
2. Contemporary Issues in Governance and Public Management (PPG 520)
3. Globalization and International Organizations (PPG 540)
4. Research Design Seminar (PPG 565)
5. MPPG thesis (PPG 555)

• General Member- International Political Science Association  (IPSA)
• General Member- International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)
• Trustee Member- Neeti Gobeshona Kendro (Policy Research Center)
• Member of Advisory Board- East Delta University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
• Member of Advisory Baord- Fair Election Monitoring Alliance (FEMA)