Md Amzad Hossain
Md Amzad Hossain
Md. Amzad Hossain is a dynamic academic and researcher, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Metropolitan University, Sylhet. His career progression—from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, and now Assistant Professor—reflects his commitment to academic excellence and professional growth. Mr. Hossain holds a Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) and a Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics from Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh. His solid academic foundation has supported his successful journey in higher education and research. With an impressive academic portfolio, Mr. Hossain has published three articles and presented six conference papers. Additionally, he has significant research experience, having contributed to numerous national and international projects as a Research Assistant (RA). His research interests span critical areas such as education, health, social inequalities, rural development, and climate change. In addition to his academic endeavors, Mr. Hossain is an active leader in the scouting community. He serves as the Rover Scout Leader of the Metropolitan University Rover Scout Group and holds the position of Joint Secretary of Sylhet Zilla Rover. These roles have allowed him to mentor youth, promote community service, and cultivate strong organizational and leadership skills. Mr. Hossain also has over five years of leadership experience in social organizations, equipping him with expertise in project planning, budget management, cost-benefit analysis, financial oversight, and program evaluation. His hands-on approach to implementing and monitoring development initiatives has positively impacted marginalized communities. Motivated by a passion for societal advancement, Mr. Hossain seeks to further his career with leading international research organizations as well as academic institutions. His unique blend of academic expertise, leadership experience, and commitment to social impact equips him to excel as a lead researcher addressing complex global challenges.
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Master of Social ScienceComilla University
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Bachelor of Social ScienceComilla University
Conference Paper Presentation
9th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment. Paper title: Adaptation to Climate Change toward National Development: Focus on Coastal Area of Bangladesh. Held on 22-24 February, 2024 at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla-3506; Bangladesh; organized by Netinsearch International. In 8th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment, in the theme of Sustainable Environment for Sustainable Development, presented a paper titled; ‘Climate Change and Sustainable Food Security: A Review of Bangladesh’ held on 29-30 December, 2022 at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla-3506; Bangladesh; organized by Netinsearch International. In 6th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment, presented a paper titled, ‘Fostering Economic Benefits through Smart Border Management: Bangladesh Perspective’ held on 18-19 December, 2019 at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla-3506; Bangladesh; organized by Netinsearch International. In Bangladesh Development Perspectives: Issues of Economic Justice and Mortality conference, presented a paper titled, Sustainable Livelihood Adaptation of Rohingya within the Camp Area: A Case Study on Kutupalong Refugee Camp, held on 30-31 January, 2019. Organized by Department of Economics; Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST), Sylhet-3114; Bangladesh. In 5th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance and Modernization in Changing Environment, presented a paper titled, Forced Migration as a Livelihood Adaptation in Response to Climate Change: An Empirical Study on Central South Exposed Coast of Bangladesh, held on 18-19 December, 2018 at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla-3506; Bangladesh; organized by Netinsearch International.
Publications
Islam, M. S., Hossain, M. A., & Lina, R. I. (2019). Forced Migration as a Livelihood Adaptation in Response to Climate Change: An Empirical Study on Central South Exposed Coast of Bangladesh. Society & Change, 13(3). Islam, M. S., & Hossain, M. A. (2019). Sustainable Livelihood Adaptation of Rohingya within the Camp Area: A Case Study on Kutupalong Refugee Camp. Comilla University Journal of Social Sciences, Volume II, No. 1 January-December 2019, ISSN: 2663-2659. Hossain, M. A., & Islam, M. S. (2020). Fostering Economic Benefits through Smart Border Management: Bangladesh Perspective. Journal of Society & Change, 14(3). Causes and Strain of Bus Fare Hike during Eid Festival in Bangladesh (Abstract acceped for publication in Comilla University Journal)
Leadership Experiences
Metropolitan University Rover Scout Group (Rover Scout Leader) November 2022 to present Conference Secretariat (Member) January 2021 to present Metropolitan University Debating Club (President) January 2022 to present
Training and workshops (Academic)
2021: Training workshop on “Qualitative Methodology & Data Analysis Using NVivo for Social, Business and Public Health Researcher” Organized by Centre for Advanced Social Research (CRAS), Dhaka-1215; Bangladesh. April 08-11, 2021. 2019: Training workshop on “Research Methodology” Organized by Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB), Dhaka-1215; Bangladesh. March 01-02, 2019. 2019: Training workshop on “Writing, Presenting and Publishing Academic Papers” Organized by South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM), Dhaka-1215; Bangladesh. September 05, 2019. 2018: Has successfully completed three-day long training course on “Attachment Programme on Rural Development” sponsored by Department of Economics, Comilla University and organized by Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), from 08 to 10 April 2018 at Kotbari, Cumilla. 2016: Has successfully completed the academic session on “Sustainable Development Goals, Youth Leadership Skills and Organization Management, Successful Entrepreneurs & Digital Bangladesh” held on 30 September 2016 at Zila Shilpokola Academy, Cumilla.
Training and workshop (Leadership)
2018: Has successfully completed one week long the “Century Rover Mate Course” held on 13-17 September, 2018 at Regional Scout Training Center, Lalmai, Cumilla-3506, organized by Bangladesh scouts, Cumilla District Rover. Certificate no: 118/2018 2017: Has successfully become BYLC graduate by completing course titled “Art and Practice of Leadership” (APL) & “Office of Professional Development” (OPD) from Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre (BYLC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2016: Has successfully completed 3 day long “Active Citizens Youth Leadership Training” workshop from British Council.