Assistant Professor
Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Comilla University
Cumilla-3506, Bangladesh
Md. Belal Hossain is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Comilla University, Bangladesh. He has been awarded his doctoral degree from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh in December, 2025. His research interests include new media, gender issue, public health, and development communication. He is an emerging scholar in the field of mass communication and journalism.
| BSS (Bachelor of Social Science) | University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh | Communication and Journalism | 2009 |
| MSS (Master of Social Science) | University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh | Communication and Journalism | 2011 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh | Mass Communication and Journalism | 2025 |
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Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Port City International University, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
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Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Port City International University, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
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Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Comilla University, Bangaldesh |
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Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Comilla University, Bangaldesh |
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Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Comilla University, Bangladesh |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Cyberbullying Against Women in the News Coverage of Bangladeshi News Media
, Bodhi: An Interdisciplinary Journal , Department of Languages and Mass Communication, School of Arts, Kathmandu University, Nepal. , no.3 , issn:ISSN 2091-0479 , doi:https://doi.org/10.3126/bodhi.v10i3.76461 , indexed: Google Scholar , Bangladesh, cyberbullying, Facebook page, news, news media, women vol.10 , pp.126–142 , December , 2024 . View More |
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Selim Ahmed, Mohammad Tanvir Kaisar, Md. Belal Hossain, Mst Shimu, Mohammad Fakhrul Islam and Abdullah Al Masud :
Unveiling brand loyalty in emerging markets: Analyzing smartphone user preferences: Robustness of structural equation modeling (SEM) and simultaneous equation modeling (SEMs)
, Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity , Elsevier , no.3 , issn:ISSN 2199-8531 , doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joitmc.2024.100353 , indexed: Scopus , Brand loyalty Smartphones Brand love Behavioral brand experiences Trust in brands Service quality Customer’s attitudes of and Public Self- Consciousness vol.10 , pp.1-14 , September , 2024 . View More |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
A Systematic Analysis of Cyberbullying against Women on Social Media
, Manababidda Gabesanapatra , Faculty of Arts, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Trishal, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. , issn:ISSN 2518-5853 , Cyberbullying, Online Bullying, Women, Social Media, Systematic Analysis vol.8 , pp.257-276 , December , 2023 . |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Health and Socio-economic Effects of COVID-19 on the Peoples of Sadar Dakshin Upazila of Cumilla
, Manababidda Gabesanapatra (Double Blind Peer Reviewed Research Journal) , Faculty of Arts, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Trishal, Mymensingh, Bangladesh , issn:ISSN 2518-5853 , COVID-19, Pandemic, Lockdown, Mental Health, Socio-economic Condition, Bangaldesh vol.7 , pp.297-318 , July , 2023 . |
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Md. Belal Hossain, Rawnaq Ara Parvin and Md. Faisal-E- Alam :
Role of Mass Media in Using Antenatal Care Services among Pregnant Women in Bangladesh
, Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS) , CV. Literasi Indonesia , no.2 , issn:ISSN: 2775-4162 , doi:https://doi.org/10.47540/ijias.v2i2.484 , indexed: DOAJ, Google Scholar, Dimensions, Sinta, etc. , Antenatal Care Services, Mass Media, Pregnant Women vol.2 , pp.143-149 , June , 2022 . View More |
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Md. Belal Hossain and Kazi Sonia Rahman :
Explosion of Social Media during the Pandemic of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study
, Comilla University Journal of Social Sciences (CoUJSS) , Faculty of Social Science, Comilla University, Bangladesh. , no.1 , issn:ISSN 2663-2659 , Social Media, COVID-19, Pandemic, Online Connectivity, Bangaldesh vol.III , pp.143-157 , December , 2020 . |
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Mohammad Zakaria and Md. Belal Hossain :
Do TV Viewing and Internet Usage Contribute to Information Accuracy? The Case of Mothers to Adolescent Daughters Communication regarding Menstruation
, Comilla University Journal of Social Sciences (CoUJSS) , Faculty of Social Science, Comilla University, Bangaldesh. , no.1 , issn:ISSN 2663-2659 , Television Viewing, Internet Use, Menstruation, Communication, Mothers, Adolescent Daughters. vol.II , pp.51-64 , December , 2019 . |
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Md. Belal Hossain and Mamunor Rashid :
Impact of smartphone on academic performance: A case study on the female students of a public university of Bangladesh
, International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences , no.2 , issn:ISSN: 2313-4461 & 2617-6637 , indexed: ROAD (Directory of Open Access scholarly Resources) , Smartphone Academic Performance Female Students Public University Bangladesh vol.6 , pp.54-62 , September , 2019 . View More |
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Md. Belal Hossain and Farzana Karim :
Content Analysis of Online Newspapers of Bangladesh: An Overview
, The Comilla University Journal of Arts , Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Comilla University, Bangaldesh. , issn:ISSN 2616-8278 , Net Zen, News Sites, Web 2.0 Technilogy, World Wide Web, Online Newspapers. vol.2 , pp.141-152 , June , 2017 . |
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Md. Belal Hossain and Md. Golam Hossain :
Role of Mass Media on Health Awareness Among Rural Mothers: A Qualitative Study (Book Chapter)
, Singapore: Springer Nature , Public Health and Nutrition
, December , 2024. View More |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
A Training Program on "Assessment for Program Accreditation, 'Course File Preparation: Alignment of CLOs with Assesssment' , Formulation of Academic Strategic Plan",
Organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Comilla University, Bangladesh.,
Course File Preparation: Alignment of CLOs with Assesssment' , Formulation of Academic Strategic Plan", February, 2026. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
An Online Roundtable Discussion on "Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Elections In Asia",
Organized by the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thiland.,
"Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Elections In Asia", January, 2026. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Step-by-Step Guide to Qualitative Data Analysis,
arranged by the Bangladesh Advanced Research Training Center (BARTC).:
A webinar on "Step-by-Step Guide to Qualitative Data Analysis“, September, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Understanding Research Philosophy: Foundations for Academic Inquiry,
organized by the Centre for Integrated Research for Business and Society (CIRBAS) at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A workshop on ‘Understanding Research Philosophy: Foundations for Academic Inquiry’., August, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Unlocking the Power of Systematic Literature Review & Mastering Qualitative Research,
organized by the Centre for Integrated Research for Business and Society (CIRBAS) at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A workshop on ‘Unlocking the Power of Systematic Literature Review & Mastering Qualitative Research'., August, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Scientific Article Publication: From Drafting to Proofreading,
organized by the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A webinar on “Scientific Article Publication: From Drafting to Proofreading, February, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
User Reactions to News about Cyber bullying against Women: Evidence from Facebook Pages of Bangladeshi News Media,
organized by the Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
3rd International Conference on “Building Inclusive Futures: Society, Development and Governance in the 21st Century, September, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Ways to Publish Papers in Good Academic Journals,
organized by the Environmental Research Community (ERC), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A webinar on “Ways to Publish Papers in Good Academic Journals”., February, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
R programing for Everyone,
organized by Rajshahi University Education Club (RUEC), Rajshahi, Bangladesh:
A traning program on "R programing for Everyone", November, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Qualitative Data Analysis Using NVivo,
organized by the Centre for Integrated Research for Business and Society (CIRBUS) at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A workshop on "Qualitative Data Analysis Using NVivo", November, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Developing a Theoretical & Conceptual Framework in Social Research,
organized by the Barishal University Research Society (BURS), University of Barishal, Bangladesh.:
A webinar on “Developing a Theoretical & Conceptual Framework in Social Research, May, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Bibliometric Review Approach,
organized by the Integrated Research for Business and Society (CIRBAS) at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A Workshop on Bibliometric Review Approach, September, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Applied Data Analysis with SPSS: A Hands-On Training Program,
organized by the Rajshahi University Higher Study Club (RUHSC), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A Hands-On Training Program on Applied Data Analysis with SPSS, October, 2025. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Best Practices,
organized by Health Research Group (HRG), Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
v. 2nd International online workshop on “Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Best Practices”., June, 2024. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,
organized by the Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
vi. A pre-conference workshop on “Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”, December, 2024. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
40th Advanced Training Course on Research Techniques in Social Sciences-2023,
organized by the Bureau of Economic Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh:
An online training program entitled “40th Advanced Training Course on Research Techniques in Social Sciences-2023, February, 2023. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Writing Manuscripts for High Impact Publications: DOs and DON'Ts,
organized by the Rajshahi University Research Society (RURS), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A webinar on “Writing Manuscripts for High Impact Publications: DOs and DON'Ts”, August, 2023. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Statistical Computing Certificate Course on MS-Excel, SPSS, and Research Methodology,
organized by the Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh., August, 2023. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
SPSS & R for Data Analysis,
organized by the Rajshahi University Science Club (RUSC), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
A workshop on “SPSS & R for Data Analysis”., February, 2023. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Role of Electronic Media on Health Awareness among Women and Children: A Case Study of Adda Union of Cumilla District (CP-ICPH-24),
organized by Health Research Group (HRG), Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
1st International Conference on Public Health (ICPH), August, 2023. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Effects of COVID-19 on Academic and Mental Health Conditions of the Students of Comilla University” (ID-11).,
organized by the Faculty of Social Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.:
2nd International Conference on “South Asia in the Post-COVID Global Crisis: Politics, Economy, and Society, October, 2023. |
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Md. Belal Hossain :
Research Methodology for Social Science Researchers,
organized by Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla, Bangladesh.:
A training course on “Research Methodology for Social Science Researchers”, February, 2016. |
