Md. Al-Amin
(Associate Professor)Department of Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contact
Email:
maamin@bu.ac.bd
Phone:
01737855061
Short Biography:
Md. Al-Amin is a PhD student in Political Science at the University of Kentucky, USA, and an Associate Professor (currently on study leave) in the Department of Political Science at the University of Barishal, Bangladesh. His research focuses on digital authoritarianism, internet shutdowns, social movements, and the intersection of religion and politics. His broader research interests include political violence, democratic backsliding, contentious politics, and the political consequences of digital repression.
Research Interests:
Education
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Science | Department of Government and Politics | Jahangirnagar University | Bangladesh | 2015 |
| Bachelor of Social Science | Department of Government and Politics | Jahangirnagar University | Bangladesh | 2014 |
| PhD (Pursuing) | Department of Political Science | University of Kentucky | USA | 0000 |
Experience
| Title | Organization | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Department of Political Science | 2024-06-30 | till now |
| Assistant Professor | Department of Political Science | 2019-04-09 | 2024-06-29 |
| Lecturer | Department of Political Science | 2015-04-15 | 2019-04-08 |
Research Activities
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Resources
| SL | Title | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CV | View Files |
Publication
| Sl. | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Md. Al-Amin , Sushmita Roy , Disparity in urban and rural political culture in Bangladesh: A case study of Barisal District Barishal University Journal (Part II0 ,09 December 2017 |
| 2 | Md. Al-Amin , Md. Sunbin Islam , Sushmita Roy , The politics of faith and force: Unraveling Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh’s trajectory from non-violent mobilization to violent extremism through micro-foundations. The Asian Studies. ,30 June 2025 |
| 3 | Md. Al-Amin , Sushmita Roy , What leads non-violent movement to violent movement? A comparative study between Saffron Revolution in Myanmar and Hefazat-e-Islam (HI) Bangladesh Global Discovery Society. Springer Nature ,09 May 2026 |
| 4 | Md. Al-Amin , Md. Sunbin Islam , Sushmita Roy , The Politics of Faith and Force: A Micro-Foundational Analysis of the transformation of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Asian Studies, Jahangirnagar University Journal of Government and Politics ,30 June 2025 Attachment Read more |