KAMRUL HASAN Associate Professor, Department of Government & Politics
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Kamrul Hasan, an Associate Professor at the Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, specializes in International Political Economy with particular focus on Foreign Investment and International Trade. Apart from undergraduate and graduate degree from the same university, he did his second Masters in Public Policy from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo, Japan under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship. His thesis highlights the Chinese Trade and Investment in Bangladesh comparing that of the USA, India, and Japan. Additionally, his research interest includes political conflict and violence, election, Ethno-religious Minority, and South Asia. Professor Hasan is also working in the capacity of director of the IDEA, an independent think tank organization based in Dhaka, working in education and development. He is a senior research fellow at the Centre for Local Governance Discourse (CLGS), a Dhaka based non-profit think-tank organization (https://clgd.org/kamrul-hasan/). Prior to joining Jahangirnagar University he has served as a full-time lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Uttara Town University College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Professor Hasan has authored a number of research articles and chapters mostly published in the national and international journals. Currently he is working together with his colleagues on two edited books to be published from the Springer Nature and Oxford University Press respectively. Professor Hasan has attended a number of academic conferences and seminars in home and abroad. Among others his research interest includes International Political Economy, particularly Trade and Investment, Conflict and Violence, Ethno-religious Minority, and South Asia.
RESEARCH INTEREST
International Political Economy, Conflict and Violence, Ethno-religious Minority, and South Asia
JOURNAL PAPER
Kamrul Hasan, Bangladesh 2009-2024: The Return to Authoritarianism Under the Awami League and its Implications for Political Sustainability, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15, 4, pp.1657-1679, 2025. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v15-i4/25282Hasan K. & Hossain M F., Is Bangladesh Becoming the Next Sri Lanka: A Critical Analysis of Chinese Investment Statecraft,
Working on
Hasan K. & Lim, G., China’s Investment and Trade in Bangladesh: Local Realities and Global Implications, International Journal of China Studies, 15, 1, pp.73-110, 2024.Kamrul Hasan, NRC, CAA and Muslim Minority in India: A Potential Source of Conflict in South Asia?, Jahangirnagar University Social Science Review, 47, 1, 2023.
Hasan, K., The Democracy vs Development Debate - How does the Model of Singapore Work in Bangladesh?, Global Journal of Human Social Science, 21, 2, 2021.
Md. Sanwar Siraj et. al., The Mental Health Act and Public Perception on Resource Allocation in Bangladesh, American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 9, 2, pp.38-43, 2021. doi: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20210902.13
Hasan, K., & Islam M., Dynamics of Bangladeshi Politics: Business Interest, Conflict and Challenges in Governance, International Journal of Social Science And Human Research, 04, 3, pp.289-305, 2021. doi: 10.47191/ijsshr/v4-i3-10
Hasan, K., Success Story of Singapore’s Economic Development: Lesions learned for Bangladesh, 7, Poriborto, Journal of Government and Politics, 2019.
Hasan, K., River Erosion and Population Displacement in Bangladesh: An Analysis from Bhola District, Jahangirnagar University Geography and Environment Review, 32, pp.89-102, 2014.
Hasan, K., Volunteerism and Disaster Management in Bangladesh: An Overview, 34, pp.119-126, 2015.
Hasan, K. & Kamruzzaman M., Political Violence in Bangladesh: Understanding its Impact on Human Security, 37, pp.75-96, 2019.
Hasan, K., Regional Conflicts and Conventional security in South Asia: Is Human Security Overlooked?, 42, pp.359-390,
Hasan, K. & Islam M.T., Consolidating democracy or accelerating development: A comparative study between Bangladesh and Singapore, Jahangirnagar University Social Science Review, 44, pp.399-416, 2021.
Hasan, K., Modi's Neighborhood First Policy: Security Implications for Bangladesh, Asian Studies Journal of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University,, 36,
CONFERENCE PAPER
Hasan, K., Interest Group Politics: The Role of Bangladesh Medical Association, on Governance in Bangladesh and Non-State Actors, Jahangirnagar University, 2016.EDITED BOOK
Islam M T; Hossain M F; Hasan K & Faisal M Z, Human Security and Inclusive Development in South Asia, 2024.Submitted to the Srpinger Nature
BOOK CHAPTER
Hasan K. Caught Between Tiger and Dragon: How is Bangladesh balancing between India and China?, in Islam (eds.) Human Security and Inclusive Development in South Asia, 2024.Submitted to the Springer Nature
Tabassum A & Hasan K Economic Resilience of Japanese Investment in Bangladesh: A Critical Outlook, in Islam (eds.) Human Security and Inclusive Development in South Asia, 2024.Submitted to the Springer Nature
Hasan, K. & Masum A. L., Orientalism: Edward Said and Tariq Ramadan in Masum, Political Thought in 21st century, pp.188-212, 2016.Merit fare publication, Dhaka, ISBN: 984-70131-0437-9
AWARD
MEXT scholarship, 2021.Awarded by Japanese Government
Research Grant, 2020.Funded by Jahangirnagar University
Research Grant, 2019.Financed by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh
Research Grant, 2018.Funded by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh
Research Grant, 2017.Financed University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh.
Research Grant, 2016.Funded by Jahangirnagar University
Research Grant, 2015.Financed by Jahangirnagar University
Graduate Merit Scholarship, 2010.Sponsored by Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, 2006-2009.Sponsored by Jahangirnagar University
SEMINAR
Hasan, K., NRC and CAA in India: A Potential Conflict in South Asia?, 2021.Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University
Hasan, K., Eleventh General Election in Bangladesh: Corruption, Conflict and Irregularities, 2020.Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University
Hasan, K., Consolidating Democracy or Ensuring Economic Development: Paradigm shift in Bangladesh Politics, 2019.Organized by the Department of Political Science, University of Calcutta, India
Hasan, K., Dynamics of the Bangladeshi Politics: Business Interest, Confrontation and Challenges for Governance, 2019.Faculty of Social Science, Jahangirnagar University
Hasan, K., Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh: Competition, Conflict and Mediation, 2018.Organized by Faculty of Social Science, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
Hasan, K., Political Violence in Bangladesh: Understanding its Impact on Human Security, 2017.Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University
Hasan, K., River Erosion and Population Displacement in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Bahola District, 2015.Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University
WORKSHOP
Foster Responsible Digital Citizenship to Promote Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh, Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, 2021.Organized by Dnet and Friedric Naumann Foundation for Freedom
Research Methodology, Faculty of Social Science, Jahangirnagar University, 2016.Organized by Faculty of Social Science, Jahangirnagar University
Training on Pedagogy,Faculty of Social Science, Jahangirnagar University
Workshop on Social Research, 2015.Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University
Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges, 2011.Organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University in collaboration with the DelPHE, DFID and British Council
Workshop on Media and Democracy, 2011.Organized by Development Forum Bangladesh and Dept. of Government and Politics
Workshop on Applied Research Methodology, 2010.Organized by Center Governance Studies
OTHER
Kamrul Hasan, Chinese Investment and Trade in Bangladesh: Something to Fear?,Masters Thesis
Hasan, K., River Erosion and Internal Migration in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Bhola District,M.S.S. Thesis
Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| 402 | Public Policy Analysis | Undergrade |
| GP-309 | Government and Politics in South Asia | Undergraduate Level |
| MGDS 506 | Society and State: Power Dynamics | Master's |
| GP-104 | Political and Constitutional Processes in British Colonial India (1757-1947) | Undergraduate Level |
| 205 | Politics in Pakistan and the Emergence of Bangladesh | Undergraduate Level |
| 202 | Western Political Thought (Modern) | Undergraduate Level |
Academic Info
Period: 2021-2022
Master's in Public Policy (MPP)
Period: 2009-2010
Masters of Social Science (MSS)
Period: 2006-2009
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
Experience
Position: Assistant Professor (Full Time)
Period: 2017-Present
Research, Teaching and Student Supervision
Position: Lecturer (Full Time)
Period: 2014-2017
Research, Teaching and Student Supervision
Position: Founder & Director
Period: 2018-Present
Directing research projects, Organizing academic debate, seminar and conference
Position: Research Assistant in a Project
Period: August, 2014 - January, 2015
Upazila and Union Parishad Governance Project (UZGP & UPGP)
Position: Lecturer (Full Time)
Period: 2011-2014
Teaching, Research and Student Supervision
Position: Committee Member in MGDS
Period: 2017-2019
Master of Governance and Development Studies
Position: Research Assistant
Period: 2011-2014
Field Survey, Data Collection and Analysis
1. Small Ethnic Minority; 2. Mapping People's Vulnerability in Cyclone Aila, Satkhira
Position: House Tutor
Period: 2017-Present
Student Counselling
Position: Student Affairs Adviser
Period: 2017-2018
Bridging gap between Student and the Department
Position: Assistant House Tutor
Period: 2014-2017
Student Counselling
Activity
Position: Adviser to YES group
Period: 2017-Present
Mobilizing student for anti-corruption movement
Position: Member
Period: 2018-Present
Providing Quality Education accross Bangladesh
Position: Member
Period: 2014-Present
Delivering Voluntary Education for Street Children
Position: Team Leader
Period: 2009-2011
Anti-corruption debate, Youth Camp, Seminar etc.
Contact
KAMRUL HASAN
Associate Professor
Department of Government & Politics
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +8801922916216
Email: k.hasan@juniv.edu
