MR. MAHFUZ AHMED
Social Work Lecturer at Sylhet Government Women's College, Bangladesh
BIOGRAPHY
Mahfuz Ahmed is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Sylhet Government Women’s College, affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh. He earned his Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Social Work from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in 2023. His career reflects a commitment to academic research and grassroots-level social engagement. He teaches undergraduate courses, supervises fieldwork, and assists with examinations. Previously, he worked as a Childcare Officer at New Popular Diagnostic & Consultation Center, supporting children with ADHD and ASD in coordination with healthcare teams. He also interned as a Healthcare Social Worker at the Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB), conducting psychosocial assessments, counseling sessions, and awareness programs. As a Youth Leader in the LEAD Bangladesh project, he designed and implemented One Nutrition One Nation, a Social Action Plan to enhance maternal healthcare and nutrition. He coordinated volunteers at the 2nd International Conference on Social Work and Sustainable Social Development (ICSWSSD 2023) and was active in the Shahjalal University Debating Society (SUDS). He has presented at national and international conferences and completed advanced research training through a 60-hour program by the SUST Research Center under the Ministry of Planning. His goal is to pursue a PhD in Social Work and contribute to social justice, women’s empowerment, child welfare, and evidence-based public policy.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
* Violence against women
* Gender-based violence
* Child welfare
* Human rights
* Mental health
TEACHING
* Course: Project Planning and Management (Honours Third Year)
* Course: Voluntarism and NGOs in Bangladesh (Honours Third Year)
* Course: Social Policy and Planning (Honours Second Year)
* Course: Introduction to Sociology (Honours Second Year)
* Course: Introduction to Anthropology (Honours Second Year)
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
* Himel, M. R., Ahmed, M., & Jannat, R. (2024). Riding in Fear: Female Students’ Lived Experiences of Sexual Harassment in CNG Auto Rickshaws in Sylhet City. The Malaysian Journal of Social Administration, 18, 249-270 (2024). https://ajap.um.edu.my/index.php/MJSA/article/view/52978
CONFERENCES
* Participated and presented a paper on ‘Sufferings of Young Widows Living in Rural Sylhet’ in the 2nd International Conference on Social Work and Sustainable Social Development 2023 (ICSWSSD 2023) held if Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh, from 5th to 7th January 2023, Organized by Department of Social Work, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. The paper is listed in the proceedings of the conference. (2023)
* Presented a paper titled "Sexual Harassment in Public Transport and Its Effects on Mental Health: A Study on Female Students Studying at Universities of Sylhet, Bangladesh" at the International Conference of Social Sciences on Bangladesh at 50: Achievements, Prospects and Challenges (ICSS2022), held at the Central Auditorium, SUST, Sylhet, from September 16-17, 2022, organized by the School of Social Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh. The paper is included in the proceedings of the conference. (2022)
PROJECTS
* Leadership for Advancing Development in Bangladesh Project (LEAD Bangladesh) (2021-2022)
Position: Youth Leader
Social Action Plan Name: One Nutrition One Nation
Social Action Plan Theme: Ensuring good services from the community health care institution for pregnant women with the help of the local government, as well as informing pregnant women about the importance of nutrition during pregnancy.
Facilitated by: Institute of Development Affairs- IDEA | Funded by: British Council
CERTIFICATIONS
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Primary Interests:
Education
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Bachelor of Social Science (Honours), Social Work
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet - 3114, Bangladesh
2023
Honors and Awards
- Leadership Award – LEAD Bangladesh Project – Recognized as a Youth Leader for impactful leadership in community development under the LEAD Bangladesh Project
- Conference Administration & Leadership Recognition – Successfully managed international conference logistics, including abstract reviews, speaker coordination, and participant engagement
- Honors in Social Psychology – Wesleyan University – Earned distinction With Honors in the Social Psychology course, demonstrating excellence in psychological concepts and research methods
Work Experience
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Visiting Lecturer
Employer: Department Social Work, Sylhet Government Women's College
December 2024 - present
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Childcare Officer
Employer: New Popular Diagnostic & Consultation Center – Chhatak, Sylhet
August 2023 - November 2024
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Research Assistant
Employer: SUST Research Center
January 2023 - June 2023
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Healthcare Social Worker (Intern)
Employer: Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB)
November 2022 - February 2023
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Research Assistant
Employer: R&D Cell, Rapid Action Battalion, Bangladesh Police
April 2021 - October 2021
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Youth Leader
Employer: Institute of Development Affairs (IDEA) & British Council
January 2021 - December 2022
Languages Spoken
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English
Advanced proficiency
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Bengali
Native speaker
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Hindi
Intermediate proficiency
Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences
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Dr. Tulshi Kumar DasProfessor, Department of Social Work, SUSTDr. Tulshi Kumar Das has been a guiding light in my academic journey, inspiring me with his profound knowledge, research acumen, and dedication to Social Work. His mentorship has shaped my understanding of social issues and fueled my passion for impactful social research. -
Dr. Md Abdul JalilProfessor, Department of Social Work, SUSTDr. Md. Abdul Jalil has been an inspiring mentor in my academic journey. His expertise in mixed-method research and mental health studies has profoundly shaped my research outlook and commitment to social justice and inclusive practices. -
Md. Fakhrul AlamAssociate Professor, Department of Social Work, SUSTMd. Fakhrul Alam was my undergraduate research supervisor and course instructor. He is a great researcher and scholar. One of his most admirable qualities, which fascinates me, is his unwavering commitment to justice and truth in society. I have never seen him take the side of dishonesty.
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MR. MAHFUZ AHMED
Kazir Gaon, Jalalabad, Sonatola - 3100, Sylhet
3100 Sylhet
Bangladesh
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