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Dr. Jannatul Ferdous

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Dr. Jannatul Ferdous

Associate Professor

Comilla University
Cumilla-3506, Bangladesh

jannat.lata@cou.ac.bd

Dr. Jannatul Ferdous is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration at Comilla University, Bangladesh, where she has been serving since 2014 in various academic and administrative capacities. She holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Dhaka, with a dissertation examining citizens’ trust and good governance in local government institutions. She also earned her M.Phil., MSS, and BSS degrees in Public Administration from the same university. 

Dr. Ferdous’s research spans a wide set of interdisciplinary fields, including migration, governance, public administration, public health, gender, and globalization. Her academic scholarship focuses particularly on how institutions, mobility, and governance intersect to shape socio-economic outcomes in South Asia.

She has made significant contributions to migration and development studies through her extensive publication record, which includes over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous book chapters, and several edited and authored books with prestigious global publishers such as Routledge, Springer, Palgrave Macmillan, Cambridge University Press, and Rowman & Littlefield. Her research is widely recognized for its policy relevance, especially in the areas of migration governance, gender diaspora studies, digital service delivery, and social protection.

Dr. Ferdous has held distinguished academic appointments internationally. She served as a Visiting Scholar at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in 2023 and was appointed Visiting Professor at the Centre for Peace Studies (CPS) in Sri Lanka for the period 2025–2028. She is also an Associate Member of the Women Researchers Council (WRC) at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC).

Dr. Ferdous’s professional engagements extend beyond academia. She has contributed significantly to national and institutional development initiatives, having served as Convener of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell at Comilla University, External Member of the same cell at the University of Barishal, Bangladesh, Chair of the Technical Committee for the UN Women–supported Combating Gender-Based Violence project (2019–2023), Treasurer of Comilla District Rover Scouts, and Assistant Proctor of Comilla University. She has also led and participated in multiple funded research projects supported by institutions such as UGC, NILG, SSRC, RDA, NAEM, BPATC, and NAPD.

Dr. Ferdous has remained committed to advancing knowledge, promoting gender equality, strengthening governance systems, and supporting evidence-based policy reforms. Her scholarly contributions, leadership roles, and international engagements position her as one of the leading young public administration and development scholars in Bangladesh and the broader South Asian region.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Department of Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka Development Studies 2021
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka Public Administration 2017
Master of Social Science (MSS) Faculty of Social Science, University of Dhaka Public Administration 2009
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) Faculty of Social Science, University of Dhaka Public Administration 2008

Department of Public Administration, Bangladesh
Associate Professor
2021 - Present


Department of Public Administration, Comilla University,, Bangladesh
Assistant Professor
2017 - 2021


Department of Public Administration, Comilla University,, Bangladesh
Lecturer
2014 - 2017


School of Arts, Britannia University, Comilla, Bangladesh
Junior Lecturer
2013 - 2013


Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell, Comilla University, Bangladesh
Convener
2024 - Present


Comilla University, Bangladesh
Assistant Proctor
2020 - 2020


Nawab Faijunnesa Chawdhurani Hall, Comilla University, Bangladesh
House Tutor
2018 - 2018


Research Articles

  1. Urme SA, Ricky AS, Fahad AHM, Chowdhury S, Ferdous J. Biopsychosocial challenges of spinal cord injury survivors in Bangladesh: a qualitative investigation. BMC Public Health. 2025 Nov 25;25(1):4129. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-25312-5. PMID: 41291639; PMCID: PMC12645668.
  2. Harun, M., Rahman, A. & Ferdous, J. Vulnerabilities of climate change-induced displacement and migration in South Asia. Discov glob soc 3, 115 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-025-00237-x
  3. Ferdous, J., & Atar, E. (2025). Stalled repatriation of Rohingya refugees: diplomatic hurdles, regional politics, and the path to sustainable solutions. Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/app5.70037
  4. Ullah AKMA and Ferdous J (2025) Editorial: Migration, security and diplomacy. Front. Hum. Dyn. 7:1663418. doi: 10.3389/fhumd.2025.1663418
  5. Rahman, A., Ferdous, J., & Prodhan, S. Y. B. (2025). Challenges of Bangladeshi migrant labour in Southeast Asia. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/SEAMJ-08-2024-0062
  6. Ferdous, J., & Kabir, Z. (2025). Challenges of Achieving SDGs in Bangladesh: An Assessment on Biodiversity Goal-15. opac.bpatc.org.bd. https://doi.org/10.36609/bjpa.v32i2.1192
  7. Ferdous, J., & Erfan, M. U. (2024). The Political stability and development linkages in Bangladesh: A study of two villages. Journal of Community Positive Practices, 27(4), 60–88. https://doi.org/10.35782/jcpp.2024.4.04
  8. Ahmad, M., & Ferdous, J. (2025). Effectiveness of emergency food assistance programs during. COVID-19 at Union Parishad: Mediating role of Political Neutrality. Evaluation and Program Planning. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102566
  9. Das, R.C., Ferdous, J. (2025). Drainage construction scheme of rural area: A case of Bijoypur Union

Parishad, Cumilla district. Social Issues, 3(1), 47-64 https://doi.org/10.30546/SI.2025.3.1.303

  1. Haq, M.N., Ferdous, J. (2025). Insights of governance in service delivery of Union Parishad (UP): Issues and practices. Social Issues, 3(1), 97-109 https://doi.org/10.30546/SI.2025.3.1.311
  2. Ferdous, J., & Das, M. (2024). From remittances to representation: the Asian diaspora in development and politics. International Journal of Development Issues. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijdi-07-2024-0189
  3. Rahman, W., & Ferdous, J. (2024). Gender-Based violence in Bangladesh’s garment industry: Analyzing the causes and impact resulting in victimizing female workers. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.31014/aior.1991.07.04.526
  4. Karim, M. R., & Ferdous, J. (2024). Politics of Administrative reforms in developing Country: the nexus between politicians and bureaucrats. Journal of Management Research.
  5. Ullah, A. K. M., Azizuddin, M., & Ferdous, J. (2024). The Roma Population: Migration, Settlement, and Resilience. Social Sciences, 13(9), 476.
  6. Ferdous, J. 2024. Empowering the immigrant diaspora for sustainable development. Pravasi Pulse, 1(4), 36-40.
  7. Ferdous, J. 2024. Nexus Between Citizens’ Trust and Good Governance in Public Institutions of South Asia, Indian Journal of Public Administration, 1–13, DOI: 10.1177/00195561241248140.
  8. Manggalou, S. & Ferdous, J. 2024. Unveiling the Consequences of Parliamentary Thresholds on the Quality and Quantity of Political Representation in Multi-Party Systems, Jurnal Mengkaji Indonesia, 3 (1), 2024: 137-159.
  9. Ferdous, J. 2024. Second-generation South Asian [im]migrants: a new frontier of diaspora tourism, South Asian Diaspora, https://doi.org/10.1080/19438192.2024.2345429
  10. Huque, A. S. & Ferdous, J. 2024. Electronic public service delivery: progress and challenges in Bangladesh. Public Administration and Policy, DOI 10.1108/PAP-06-2023-0090
  11. Ferdous, J., Bhuiyan, M. I. H. & Khan, N. A. 2024. Exploring the Performance of and the Citizens’ Trust in Local Government Institutions (LGIs) at the Grassroots: Views from Bangladesh. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00195561231221814
  12. Das, R.C. & Ferdous, J. 2023. Students’ Perceptions Towards Online Learning during COVID-19: A Case Study of Comilla University in Bangladesh. Public Affairs and Governance, 11(2), 143-159.
  13. Ullah, A. A. & Ferdous, J. 2023. Triangulating the path: Globalization, development, and migration in developing countries. Poverty & Public Policy, DOI: 10.1002/pop4.386.
  14. Islam, M. N. & Ferdous, J. 2023. Gender-Based Violence in Tertiary Education in Bangladesh. Law and Humanities Quarterly Reviews, 2(4), 24-35.
  15. Bhuiyan, H. M. K. H., & Ferdous, J. 2023.  Innovating and Transforming the Healthcare Sector in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities. Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 6(4), 119-127.
  16. Shahriar, M. H., & Ferdous, J. 2023. Sexual Harassment in Higher Educational Institutions in Bangladesh: Contemporary Trends and Challenges. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 6(4), 110-123.
  17. Zafarullah, H., & Ferdous, J. 2023. Metropolitan Governance and Interorganizational Coordination: Study of a City Corporation in Bangladesh. Public Organiz Rev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-023-00749-7
  18. Ferdous, J. 2023. Inequality and prosperity challenges in Bangladesh: experiences from Singapore", Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/SEAMJ-01-2023-0001
  19. Ferdous, J. 2023. Second generation diaspora: pandemic, development and connection. South Asian Diaspora, 15(2) … DOI: 10.1080/19438192.2023.2202068
  20. Ullah, A. A., Alkaff, S. N. H., Lee, S. C. W., Chattoraj, D. & Ferdous, J. 2023. Globalization and Migration: The Great Gender Equalizer?," Journal of International Women's Studies, 25(3), 1-16.
  21. Ferdous, J. & Ullah, A. A. 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic: The price Bangladesh pays, Thammasat Review of Economic and Social Policy, 8(2), 89-112.
  22. Ferdous, J. & Moyeen, A. A. 2022. CSR in Fighting against COVID-19 in Bangladesh: Lessons from Singapore, Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 22(2), 73-85.
  23. Ferdous, J. & Das, R. C. 2022. Service Delivery Performance of Urban Local Government in Bangladesh. Journal of Governance and Social Policy, 3(1), 51-65.
  24. Jahan, E., Ferdous, J., & Hasan, M. M. 2022. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal-16 in Bangladesh: The Institutional Issues and Challenges. Bangladesh Journal of Administration and Management, 34(02), 61-76.
  25. Ferdous, J. & Ullah, A.A., 2022. Covid-19 and the Migrant Population: The Resilience of South Asians”, International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies 18 (2): 157–178. https://doi.org/10.21315/ijaps2022.18.2.7
  26. Ferdous, J., Islam, M. F., & Das, R. C. 2022. Dynamics of citizens’ satisfaction on e-service delivery in local government institutions (Union Parishad) in Bangladesh. Journal of Community Positive Practices, (2), 107-119.
  27. Ullah, A.A., Ferdous, J. and Chattoraj, D., 2022. Social, Political and Cultural Remittances: Implications for the Origin and Destination Countries. Millennial Asia, p.09763996221088639.
  28. Ferdous, J., & Islam, M. N. 2021. Women in Urban Local Government in Bangladesh: A Study on Narayanganj City Corporation. Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy, 2(2), 92-105.
  29. Ferdous, J. 2021. COVID-19 in South and South East Asia: Accelerating or decelerating Sustainable Development’, Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 21(2), 83-94.
  30. Ferdous, J., Zeya, F., Islam, M. F., & Uddin, M. A. 2021. Socio-economic vulnerability due to COVID-19 on rural poor: A case of Bangladesh.  Bangladesh Rural Development Studies, 1. 24(1), 01-11.
  31. Banna, H., Mia, M.A., Griffiths, M.D., Alam, M.R. and Ferdous, J., 2021. Psychological and Mental Health Issues Due to COVID-19 Among Bangladeshi Tertiary Educational Institution Students. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, pp.1-5.
  32. Zafarullah, H. and Ferdous, J., 2021. Cyberspace at the Grassroots: E-Governance and Citizen/Stakeholder Perceptions at the Local Level in Bangladesh. Journal of Development Policy and Practice, p.24551333211034082.
  33. Haq, M.N., Ferdous, J. and Das, R.C., 2021. Effectiveness of Arbitration as an Alternative Dispute Resolution in Bangladesh. Journal of Governance and Social Policy, 2(1), pp.15-40.
  34. Khan, N.A., Ferdous, J. and Bhuiyan, M.I.H., 2021. Examining citizens’ trust in local government institutions: a focus on upazila parishads (sub-district councils) in Bangladesh. Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, pp.136-145.
  35. Ferdous, J., 2021. Citizen’s charter for citizen-friendly service delivery. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration, 29(2), pp.190-206.
  36. Ferdous, J. (2020). Towards Good Governance Issues From South Asian Perspective: An Exploratory Assessment. Social Science Asia, 6(4), 38-51.
  37. Ferdous, J., 2020. Rural development in Bangladesh: An assessment of training, research and action research of Bangladesh academy for rural development (BARD). Jurnalul Practicilor Comunitare Pozitive, 20(4), pp.25-40.
  38. Ferdous, J. and Hossain, S., 2020. A Review of Local Government Institutions (LGIs) in Bangladesh. Journal of Governance and Integrity, 3(2).
  39. Ferdous, J. and Islam, M.N., 2020. Wide publicity of mass media: A tool of awareness building against child labour in Bangladesh. Public Affairs and Governance, 8(1), 1-18.
  40. Ferdous, J. and Haq, N., 2020. Perception of Youths towards Good Governance in Bangladesh. Dynamics of Public Administration, 37(1), pp.65-77.
  41. Ferdous, J. and Foyjul-Islam, M., 2019. Higher Education in Bangladesh: Quality Issues and Practices. Public Affairs And Governance, 7(2), pp.144-159.
  42. Ferdous, J., 2019. Impact of Smartphone on Youngsters in Bangladesh: A Study on Comilla University. Dynamics of Public Administration, 36(2), pp.137-151.
  43. Huque, A.S. and Ferdous, J., 2019. Bureaucratic and political leadership in Bangladesh: dynamics of administrative reform and the public interest. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration, 41(3), pp.169-180.
  44. Ferdous, J., 2019. Representation Of Women In Parliament Of Bangladesh: Is It Hopeful?. Journal of Governance and Public Policy, 6(2), pp.110-125.
  45. Khan, M.M. and Ferdous, J., 2017. Decentralization of Local Government in Bangladesh: Issues and Practices. Journal of Public and Private Management, 24(2), pp.80-80.
  46. Ferdous, J., 2017. Quota-Merit Interface in Bangladesh Civil Service Recruitment: Need for Change and Reform. Thai Journal of Public Administration, 15(1), pp.45-45.
  47. Ferdous, J. (2017). A Journey of Organization Theories : From Classical To Modern. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/A-JOURNEY-OF-ORGANIZATION-THEORIES-%3A-FROM-CLASSICAL-Ferdous/682a80b1d009913a9fb5e1dbd5906f9c7c4feebc
  48. Ferdous, J. (2016). Organization theories: From classical perspective. International Journal of Business, Economics and Law, 9(2), 1-6.
  49. Ferdous, J. (2016). The journey of new public management: An analysis. International Journal of Business, Economics and Law, 11(2), 26-31.
  50. Halim, M. A., & Ferdous, J. (2015). Does Microcredit Support get Women Empowerment?: Case of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Bangladesh. Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 15(10), 57-66.
  51. Ferdous, J. (2015). Recruitment in Bangladesh civil service: do meritorious get enough representation. South Asian Journal of Policy and Governance, 37(2), 101-113.
  52. Ferdous, J. (2015). Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Bangladesh: An Assessment of Four State-Owned Commercial Banks (SoCBs). International Journal of Business, Economics and Law, 8(2), 2289-1552.
  53. Ferdous, J. (2014). Women in Bangladesh Civil Service: Stumbling Blocks towards the Way of Participation. The Social Sciences, 3, 177.
  54. Ferdous, J. (2014). Micro credit program of NGOs in poverty alleviation: an empirical study on some selected NGOs. IOSR J Hum Soc Sci (IOSR-JHSS), 19(9), 26-35.
  55. Ferdous, J. (2014) Career Management and Development of Human Resources in Bangladesh Civil Service: An Overview, International Journal of Social Development Information System, 5(1), pp.01-08.
  56. Ferdous, J. (2014). Empowerment of women in Bangladesh from different perspective. International Journal of Research. https://journals.pen2print.org/index.php/ijr/article/download/978/924
  57. Ferdous, J. (2014). Administrative Reform in Bangladesh – Trend of Failure. International Journal of Research (IJR). 2014. (1/9):477–487.
  58. Ferdous, J. (2014, November 11). Social Safety Net Programmes for Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh: An Overview. Ferdous | International Journal of Research. https://journals.pen2print.org/index.php/ijr/article/view/873
  59. Ferdous, J. (2014). Education: A Road Towards Women Empowerment”, Prime University Journal, 8(2), pp. 9-25.
  60. Ferdous, J. (2013). The impact of micro-credit on poor: an empirical study on some selected NGO's
  61. Ferdous, J. (2013) Prevailing Governance in Bangladesh: A Critical Analysis. Int. J. Soc. Dev. Inf. Syst. 4(5). p. 01-06
  62. Ferdous, J. (2013) Civil Service Recruitment System in Bangladesh: A Critical Evaluation”, International Journal of Social Development Information System, 4(6), pp.01-08.

Publish Books

  1. Ferdous, J. (2026). Service delivery in South Asia: The visible face of governance. Routledge.
  2. Ferdous, J. (2025). E-Government in Bangladesh: Governance and Public Service Delivery (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003631699
  3. Ferdous, J., & Ahmad, M. (2025). Social safety net programs in Bangladesh: Fighting food insecurity during COVID-19 (1st ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.
  4. Ferdous, J., & Karim, M.R., (2025). Women Leadership at Field Level Public Administration in Bangladesh: Challenging Role of Upazila Nirbahi Officers (1st ed.). New Delhi: Adroit Publishers 
  5. Ferdous, J., (2025). Unlocking human Resources Dynamics: Exploring Demand and Supply Gap in Bangladesh (1st ed.). New Delhi: Adroit Publishers 
  6. Ferdous, J., & Karim, M. (2024). Anatomy of local government in Bangladesh (1st ed.). Rowman & Littlefield.
  7. Ferdous, J. (2024). Good Governance in Bangladesh: Citizens’ Trust and Local Government Institutions (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003505853
  8. Hassan, M. K., Ferdous, J., & Banna, H. (2024). Mobile banking and access to public services in Bangladesh. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009447089
  9. Ferdous, J. (2024). Performance of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): Assessing Quality Higher Education in Bangladesh. London: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.
  10. Ferdous, J. (2024). Gendered Migrations Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Development. Singapore: Springer.
  11. Ullah, A. A. & Ferdous, J. (ed.) (2024). Governance, Migration and Security in International Relations.  Singapore: Springer.
  12. Ferdous, J. & Ullah, A. A., (2023). Social Safety Nets and Poverty Reduction in Developing Countries. Routledge.
  13. Momen, M. N. & Ferdous, J. (2023). Governance in Bangladesh: Innovations in Delivery of Public Service. Springer.
  14. Ferdous, J. (2023). Citizens’ Trust in Public Institutions in Bangladesh. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  15. Khan, M. M. & Ferdous, J. (2022). Mapping Out Governance: The Bangladesh Perspective. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
  16. Ullah, A. A. & Ferdous, J. (2022). The Post-pandemic World and The Global Politics. Netherlands, Singapore: Springer.
  17. Ferdous, J. & Rahman. M. I. (2021). Service Delivery of Urban Local Government Institutions: Contemporary Practices in Bangladesh. Dhaka, Shrabon Prokashani.
  18. Ferdous, J. (2020). Rural Development in the Era of Globalization in Bangladesh. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York.
  19. Ferdous, J. (2019). Great Thinkers of Public Administration and Management. Dhaka, A H Development Publishing House.
  20. Ferdous, J. (2019). Understanding Public Administration: A Primer. Shrabon Prokashani, Dhaka.
  21. Ferdous, J. (2019). Women in the Higher Education in Bangladesh: Status of Representation, Shrabon Prokashani, Dhaka.
  22. Ferdous, J. (2017). Civil Service in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects. A H Development Publishing House, Dhaka.
  23. Ferdous, J. (2015). Good Governance: Concepts and realities in Bangladesh. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
  24. Ferdous, J. (2014). Basic Concepts of Public Administration. Duranta Publications, Dhaka.

Book Chapters

  1. Ferdous, J. (2025). Digital transformation in healthcare: Analysing the current state, challenges and future research agenda. In A. Jaiswal, V. Mishra, & N. Singh (Eds.), Digital transformation and artificial intelligence for operational excellence in healthcare. Emerald Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83662-314-420251006
  2. Ferdous, J. (2025). Diasporas and Development: Advancement of the Society and Empowerment. In: Anshu, A. (eds) Navigating Globalization, Diaspora, Foreign Policy and Sustainability. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9079-4_15
  3. Ferdous, J. (2025). Historical, Theoretical, and Epidemiological Approaches to Environmental Health Research. In Environment and Public Health (pp. 3–15). Sustainability Solutions Series. Springer.
  4. Ferdous, J., Islam, M.T. (2025). Social Safety Net Programs (SSNPs) for Poor. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87624-1_441-1
  5. Ferdous, J., & Ahsan Ullah, A. (2025). "Migrants’ resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic". In Handbook of Research on Migration, COVID-19 and Cities. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved Aug 12, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035301232.00011
  6. Ferdous, J., & Ullah, A. A. (2025). COVID-19, vaccine diplomacy, and migrant workers. In Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks (pp. 374–385). https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035301232.00030
  7. Ferdous, J., & Ullah, AKM. (2025). Indians in Brunei: Journey, Network, and Diasporic Life. In: Rajan, S.I. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Indian Migrants to South East Asia. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4204-5_12
  8. Ferdous, J. (2025). Financial Inclusion Through Digital Means: A Crucial Pathway to Sustainable Development. Financial Innovation for Global Sustainability, 81-101.
  9.  Ferdous, J., Baized, M.N.H. (2025). Transnational Social Movements in the Contemporary Globalized World. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87624-1_446-1
  10.  Hajiyeva, N., Ferdous, J., & Aliyeva, A. (2025). Entrepreneurial Struggles: Exploring the Practices and Challenges of Women Entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan. In I. Gigauri (Ed.), Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Family Business for Women’s Empowerment (pp. 107-122). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8694-1.ch006
  11.  Rahaman, A., Harun, M., Ferdous, J. (2024). Factors of Climate-Induced Migration in South Asia: A Security Question. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_6-1
  12.  Ullah, A.K.M.A., Ferdous, J. (2024). Introduction Connecting Governance, Migration, International Relations, and Security. In: Ullah, A.A., Ferdous, J. (eds) Governance, Migration and Security in International Relations. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9424-3_1
  13.  Ferdous, J. (2024). Revisiting International Migration Governance. In: Ullah, A.A., Ferdous, J. (eds) Governance, Migration and Security in International Relations. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9424-3_2
  14. Ferdous, J., Khan, N.A. (2024). Re-imagining Migration and Security. In: Ullah, A.A., Ferdous, J. (eds) Governance, Migration and Security in International Relations. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9424-3_5
  15. Ferdous, J., Khan, N.A. (2024). Renewed Agenda for International Relations and Implications for Migration. In: Ullah, A.A., Ferdous, J. (eds) Governance, Migration and Security in International Relations. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9424-3_8
  16. Ferdous, J., Ullah, A.K.M.A. (2024). Migration, International Relations, Governance, and Security Fallacies Debunked. In: Ullah, A.A., Ferdous, J. (eds) Governance, Migration and Security in International Relations. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9424-3_9
  17. Bhuiyan, M. S. K., & Ferdous, J. (2020). Mapping women empowerment in Bangladesh: Leadership position perspective. In A. F. Ahmad & M. Kamal (Eds.), Women within and outside governance: South Asian realities (pp. 121–132). Dhaka: OSDER Publications.
  18. Ferdous, J. (2020). Access to Energy at Household Level. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Affordable and Clean Energy. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71057-0_134-1
  19. Ferdous, J., Uddin, N. (2021). Women in Decision-Making Positions: Developments and Stumbling Blocks. In: Leal Filho, W., Marisa Azul, A., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_144
  20. Ferdous, J., Uddin, N. (2021). Societal Innovation and the Impact of the Infrastructural Development Agenda. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71059-4_125-1
  21. Ferdous, J. (2020). Microfinance as a Panacea for Poverty Reduction. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) No Poverty. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69625-6_125-1
  22. Ferdous, J. (2021). Citizen’s Charter for Service Delivery. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71066-2_140-1


  1. Ferdous, J. (2025, November 24–25). Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: A humanitarian crisis and its environmental ramifications. 7th Mahidol Migration Center Regional Conference: (Im)Mobilities in Turbulent Times—Navigating Global Crises, Policy Shifts, and New Pathways for Justice and Resilience, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
  2. Ferdous, J. (2025, November 7–9). Migration, diasporas and the Sustainable Development Goals: A case of Bangladesh. 54th Southwest Conference on Asian Studies (SWCAS), Texas A&M University–San Antonio, USA. (Virtual Session: Diaspora, Development, and Cultural Expression in South and Southeast Asia).
  3. Ferdous, J. (2025, June 12–14). Bridging the digital divide: Gender representation and inclusion in digital education in Bangladesh. International Conference on Society, Culture, and Technology (ICSCT 2025), Bennett University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and University of Calgary (Virtual).
  4. Ferdous, J. (2025, April 23–25). Why the Rohingya crisis has become protracted, and repatriation has become a challenge. Paper presented at the Migrant Asia: International Conference on Migrants in the Making of Asia, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
  5. Ferdous, J. (2024, December 15–19). The future of learning: Digitalization in primary education for sustainable development in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  6. Ferdous, J. (2024, December 17). Environmental fallout: Assessing the ecological impact of Rohingya settlements in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the International Migrants Day Conference, Asian Research Center for Migration (ARCM), Institute of Asia Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
  7. Ferdous, J. (2024, October 1). Media influence and the Rohingya refugee crisis. Paper presented at the Humanitarian and Governance Webinar Series, The Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University.
  8. Ferdous, J. (2023, April 28). The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic: Responses to rebuild the wrecked world. Paper presented at the 8th International Research Conference on Social Science and Humanities, Education, and Management (RSUSOC-2023).
  9. Ferdous, J. (2022, April 29). The COVID-19 pandemic: The price Bangladesh pays. Paper presented at the 7th International Research Conference on Social Science and Humanities, Education, and Management (RSUSOC-2022).
  10. Ferdous, J. (2021, November 12–14). Leadership to overcome COVID-19 in Bangladesh: Challenges and practices. Paper presented at the NASPAA South Asia Virtual Conference on Preparing Public Leaders in South Asia for the Post-Pandemic World, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  11. Ferdous, J. (2020, December 8–9). Governance and public administration education in the age of globalization: A comparative analysis of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Paper presented at the 9th Global Conference on Public Policy and Administration in the Middle East: Crises, Conflicts, and Other Challenges, Doha, State of Qatar.
  12. Ferdous, J. (2020, September 25). Nexus between citizens’ trust and good governance in public institutions in South Asia. Paper presented at the AAPA Annual Conference, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
  13. Ferdous, J. (2020, February 5–8). Citizen’s charter for citizen-friendly service delivery: An experience from local government institutions (LGIs) of Bangladesh. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Public Administration and Development, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar-Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  14. Ferdous, J. (2019, November 23–25). Citizen-friendly e-service delivery at local level: Union Parishad (UP) perspective. Paper presented at the First International Conference on Planning and Development, National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  15. Ferdous, J. (2018, May 3–4). Women in Bangladesh politics: Recent changes and stumbling blocks. Paper presented at the International Conference on Experiencing Anthropology: Agendas and Prospects, Department of Anthropology, Comilla University, Comilla, Bangladesh.
  16. Ferdous, J. (2017, December 18–19). Local government institutions (LGIs) in Bangladesh: Key trends and challenges. Paper presented at the 4th International Integrative Research Conference on Education, Governance and Development, Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla, Bangladesh.
  17. Ferdous, J. (2017, December 18–19). Good governance in Bangladesh: Issues and challenges. Paper presented at the 4th International Integrative Research Conference on Education, Governance and Development, Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla, Bangladesh.
  18. Ferdous, J. (2017, December 18–19). Service delivery through e-government in Bangladesh: A step towards change and development. Paper presented at the 4th International Integrative Research Conference on Education, Governance and Development, Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla, Bangladesh.
  19. Ferdous, J. (2017, November 18–19). Representation of women in Parliament of Bangladesh: Is it hopeful? Paper presented at the Gender Mainstreaming in Politics, Administration, and Development in South Asia and Beyond Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  20. Ferdous, J. (2016, December 27–28). Mapping women empowerment in Bangladesh: Leadership position perspective. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Development, Governance and Transformation, Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla, Bangladesh.
  21. Ferdous, J. (2016, December 27–28). Women elites (civil service) in Bangladesh: A governance paradox. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Development, Governance and Transformation, Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla, Bangladesh.
  22. Ferdous, J. (2015, December 12–13). Corporate social responsibility practices in Bangladesh: An assessment of four state-owned commercial banks (SoCBs). Paper presented at the Kuala Lumpur International Business, Economics and Law Conference 8, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


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