Department of English
Dr. Md. Mostafa Rashel  Associate Professor
Name :
Dr. Md. Mostafa Rashel
Employee ID
710000535
Designation
Associate Professor  
Department
Department of English
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Personal Webpage
https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/english/rashel.html
E-mail
rashel-linguist@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd,md.mostafa_rashel@hotmail.com
Phone
8130864, 8129177, 8129348, 8129402, Ext. – 134 Fax: 88-02-9137947
Cell-Phone
+88 01715199630 (BD), +61 451471467 (AUS)
2022 Ph.D. in Linguistics; La Trobe University (LTU), Melbourne, Australia
Dissertation Title: A Grammar of Tripura.
Committee: Emeritus Professor David Bradley (principal supervisor), Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Morey (co-supervisor), Professor Marija Tabain, Progress Committee Chair; Department of Languages and Linguistics.
2012 English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Best Practices
Department of Linguistics, American English Institute (UO AEI)
University of Oregon, Eugene (UO), USA
2005 (2008) MA in Linguistics; University of Dhaka (DU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Study Emphases: General Linguistics. Department of Linguistics.
Theses: Analysis of the Chatkhil-dialect in Noakhali District
Committee: Professor Dr. Jinnat Imtiaz Ali (supervisor)
Result: First Class (First Position) by Merit
2004 (2006) BA (Hons.) in Linguistics; University of Dhaka (DU), Bangladesh
Study Emphases: General Linguistics, Department of Linguistics.
Result: Second Class (8th Position) by Merit

2023

‘‘Ethnography and Language Documentation- Ethnography: Unveiling Cultural Landscapes (session 1) and Language Documentation: Preserving Voices of Diversity (session 2)’’. Sasheen Summer School in Linguistics: Researching Endangered Languages. Independent University of Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, BD

 

Leadership/Organized Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

 

Workshops

 

2023

2nd Workshop on Language Documentation 2023 (September 7-18),

under the auspices of the Center for Ethnic Minority Languages and Research (CEMLR) and the Department of English at Daffodil International University (DIU), under the leadership of Dr Md. Mostafa Rashel and lead advisor Professor David A. Peterson, Dartmouth College, USA.

 

2022

1st Workshop on Language Documentation 2022 (Nov 6-16), under the

auspices of the Center for Indigenous Languages and Research (CILR) (proposed) and the Department of English at Daffodil International University (DIU), under the leadership of Dr Md. Mostafa Rashel and lead advisor Professor David A. Peterson, Dartmouth College, USA.

 

Conference

 

2022

International Conference on Language Documentation focusing on

Internal Structures of Languages on behalf of International Mother Language Institute (IMLI), People’s Republic of Bangladesh on 29 June at Dhaka.

 

Seminar

 

2022

International Seminar on Linguistics focusing on “Recent Progress in

the Documentation and Analysis of Chittagong Hill Tracts Languages in Bangladesh” under the auspices of the Center for Indigenous Languages and Research (CILR), DIU (proposed) & Department of English, Daffodil International University on November 22, at Professor Dr. Aminul Islam Seminar Hall (AB04), Daffodil Smart City. Session Speaker: Prof. David A. Peterson, Dartmouth College, USA

 

Founder

 

2023

Center for Ethnic Minority Languages and Research (CEMLR)

Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka

 

Workshops & Trainings

 

2018

Linguistics Discoveries: Shape of Language Showcase, at William Macmahon Ball Theatre, Room 107, Old Arts Building, University of Melbourne, Australia.

 

2017

Third Workshop of the International Consortium for Eastern Himalayan Ethnolinguistic Prehistory at La Trobe University, Australia.

 

2016

CoEDL Summer School of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language, Queens College, University of Melbourne, Australia.

 

2016 

"Tonal Workshop" for field workers conducted by Dr. Stephen Morey at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.

 

2014

The 7th “Documentary Linguistics Workshop” (DocLing2014), Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa (ILCAA), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), Japan in collaboration with the Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project at SOAS, University of London.

 

2013

ELT Workshop on “Keeping it Interactive in the Classroom: Part-2”, Organized by Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

 

2013

ELT Workshop on “Keeping it Interactive in the Classroom”, Organized by Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

 

2006

Workshop on “Language Documentation”, under the Leadership of Dr. David A. Peterson, Associate Professor, Dartmouth College, Hanover, USA and under the auspices of Department of Anthropology & Linguistics, University of Dhaka. Sponsored by: National Science Fund (NAF), U.S.A. Grant # BCS-0349021.

Professional Certificate Courses

 

2021

“Understanding Syntax”, Udemy, India

 

2014 

“Shaping the Way We Teach English, 1: The Landscape of English Language Teaching”. U.S. Department of State and the University of Oregon’s online offering course.

 

2014

“Shaping the Way We Teach English, 2: The Path to Success in ELT”. (Result: Accomplished with Distinction). U.S. Department of State and the University of Oregon’s online offering course.

2012

“ESP Best Practices”, University of Oregon, Eugene, USA

Department of Linguistics, American English Institute (UO AEI)

 

2008

“Statistical Analysis Using SPSS”

Bangladesh Computer Council, BCC Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

2007 

“Research Methodology for Business and Social Research (RMBSR)”

Institute of Development Sociology (IDS), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

2007

“Database Management System (DBMS)”

Arts Computer Center, Arts Faculty, University of Dhaka)

 

2005

“Junior Certificate Course (French Language)”

Institute of Modern Language (IML), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

Linguistics Software Applications

 

ELAN

Toolbox

WeSay & FLEX

Praat

 

Languages:

 

English (fluent)

Bangla (native)

French (intermediate)

Kokborok (advanced)

Teaching (Undergraduate and Graduate Level)

DIU 2023-
2014-2016, 2021-
2012-2016, 2021-
2022-
2013-2015, 2021-
2021
2016
2016
2014
2010
2009
2009

ENG 526
ENG 223
ENG 521
ENG 331
ENG 321
ENG 111
ENG 413
ENG 512
ENG 513
ENG 101
ENG 102
ENG 103
ENG 526

 Research Methodology
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to Syntax and Semantics
Introduction to Psycholinguistics
Basic Grammar and Writing
Second Language Acquisition
Discourse Analysis
English Language Teaching (ELT)
Language Composition
English Spoken, Writing, Comprehension
Communication Skills Development
BUP 2023 MCJ 1104 Functional and Analytical English
BU 2011 ENG 222

The Structure of English Language

Peer-reviewed Articles

2024

Azaz, M. Z.; Shahid, A; Rashel, M. M.; Nelson, J. C. & Sultana, M. The Digital Linguistic Edge How It is Transferring the Study of Language. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(5), 14544-14558. ISSN: 2148-2403. Tarkey. https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i5.6891 (SCOPUS Index Journal).

2019

Hazarika, P. & Rashel, M. M. Language Technology and Computational Linguistics, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) ISSN: 2278-3075, Vol. 9, Issue 1, India (SCOPUS Index Journal).

2012

Rashel, M. M. Standard Colloquial Bengali and Chatkhil Dialect: A Comparative Phonological Study, The Journal of Language in India (Volume 12: 1 January, ISSN 1930-2940) India.

2011

Rashel, M. M, Phonological Analysis of Chatkhil Dialect in Noakhali District, Bangladesh, Theory and Practice in Language Studies (TPLS), ISSN 1799-2591, Vol. 1, No. 9, pp. 1051-1061, September, ISSN 1799-2591, ACADEMY PUBLISHER, United Kingdom (SCOPUS Index Q2 Journal).

2011

Rashel, M. M. Introducing Language Technology and Computational Linguistics in Bangladesh, International Journal of English Linguistics (IJEL), Vol. 1, No. 1, March, ISSN 1925-869X, Canada. DOI:10.5539/ijel.v1n1p179

2009

Rashel, M. M. Morphosyntactic Analysis of Mro Language; The Dhaka University Journal of Linguistics (DUJL), Vol – 2, No – 3, ISSN 2075-3098, Dhaka, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.3329/dujl.v2i3.4149

2007-2008

Ashaduzzaman, M & Rashel, M. M. Morphosyntactic Analysis of Marma Language. The CDR Journal (A Journal of Center for Development Research), Vol. 3 & 4, December, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

Under Pre-review Articles

- Case-marking Clitics of Tripura (Usoi) Language (Usoi) Language

- Copula Structures of Tripura Variety: Usoi 

- Tonal Variations of Tripura (Usoi) Language

- Minority Languages of Bangladesh: Preservation, Revitalization,

Linguistic Diversity

- Word Order Typology in English & Bengali: A Comparative Study

- Numerals Classifiers of Tripura (Usoi) Language

- Pronominal System of Usoi

 

Books:

2010 Rashel, M. M. Analysis of the Chatkhil Dialect in Noakhali District,

Bangladesh, VDM publication, Germany. ISBN 978-3-639-30162-5

2008 Murshed, S. M. & Rashel, M. M. Pre-Primary School (PPS) Textbook for Hajong and Garo Language, Published by OxfamGB, Bangladesh.

2008 Murshed, S. M. & Rashel, M. M. Pre-Primary School (PPS) Textbook for Patro and Khasi Language, Published by OxfamGB, Bangladesh.

2008 Murshed, S. M. & Rashel, M. M. Pre-Primary School (PPS) Textbook for Santali and Sadri Language, Published by OxfamGB, Bangladesh.

 

Conference Proceedings (abstract review)

2022

“A Fieldwork Experience on Tripura Language in Bangladesh”

National Seminar on “Language Survey and Fieldwork”, November at International Mother Language Institute (IMLI), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2022

“Copula Structures of Tripura Variety: Usoi” International Conference

On Language Documentation focusing on Internal Structures of Languages, International Mother Language Institute (IMLI), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2020

“Copula Structures of Tripura” International Conference on Sino-

Tibetan Languages and Linguistics, University of North Texas, USA.

2018

“Sustainability: A Challenge of Tripura in Bangladesh” HuSS Higher Degree Research (HDR) Conference at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.

2017

“A Fieldwork Report on Tripura Language in Bangladesh” Sino-Tibetan Language Day at La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS.

2016

“A Grammar of Tripura – A Summary of current PhD Research” HuSS Higher Degree Research (HDR) Conference at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.

2015

Participated in Conference on “The Machine in the Garden – Literature, Language and Technology in English Studies” held at Department of English, Daffodil International University. Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2013

Participated in International conference on “Tertiary Education: Realities & Challenges”, held at Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2021

Title: Tripura Recordings (2017). Collection ID: MMR1. Deposited in January 2021. Archive link: http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MMR1 (Archiving of this project was funded by the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language - Grant ID: CE140100041 [2014 - 2020] http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/CE140100041, University of Sydney, Australia.

 

Research Interests:

  • Language Documentation and Description (Endangered Ethnic Minority Languages)
  • Morphosyntactic Typology
  • Endangered Indigenous Languages & Language Planning
  • Language Revitalization
  • Computational Linguistics INCL. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Psycholinguistics (Human Language Accusations)
  • Sociolinguistics (Socio-language Components)

 

Research:

2024

Rashel, M. M. A Grammar of Tripura (Version 1). La Trobe University, Australia. (Thesis posted online on 2024-05-06)
https://doi.org/10.26181/22433158.v1
2010

 Rashel, M. M. Analysis of the Chatkhil Dialect in Noakhali District, Bangladesh. Verlag Dr. Muller publishing house, Germany,ISBN 978-3-639-30162-5. Accessible at: https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/analysis-of-the-chatkhil-dialect-in-noakhali-district,-bangladesh/isbn/978-3-639-30162-5
2016 La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (LTUPRS) and La Trobe University Postgraduate Full Free Scholarship (LTUPFFS), La Trobe University, Australia.
2012 E-Teachers Training Scholarship
US Department of State for the course of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Best practices with the Department of Linguistics, American English Institute (UO AEI), University of Oregon. Eugene, USA
2011

Dhaka University Award For excellent result in MA (2008)
  • Member, Linguistics Society of America (LSA), USA
  • Member, U.S. Department of State Exchange Alumni Association
  • Member, Societas Linguistica Europaea (SLE), Netherlands
  • Member, DocLing Alumni Association, TUFS, Japan
  • Member, Dhaka University Alumni Association, Dhaka
  • Lifetime Member, Linguistics Society of Bangladesh, University of Dhaka
  • Lifetime Member, Registered Graduate Students, University of Dhaka

2023 –
Founder Center for Ethnic Minority Languages and Research (CEMLR), Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka

 

2022 –
Research Coordinator Department of English, Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka

 

2023 – 2023
Associate Professor (Adjunct Faculty) Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

2021 – 2022

Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Department of English, Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka

 

2020 – 2021

Casual Academic and RA of Prof. Stephen Morey. Department of Languages and Linguistics, La Trobe University (LTU), MEL, Australia

 

2013 – 2016 

Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Department of English, Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka

2011 – 2012

Senior Lecturer of Linguistics, Department of English, Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka

2009 – 2011

Lecturer of Linguistics, Department of English, Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka

 

2009 – 2009
Lecturer of Linguistics Department of English, Bangladesh University (BU), Dhaka

2008 – 2008
Research Associate OxfamGB Bangladesh

Service:

2024
Member of the full-time teachers' recruitment board for selecting English teachers

 

2024
Convener of the course offer committee (Linguistics part), Department of English.

 

2023 
Member of the Formation of Question Moderation Committee for the Department of English from ELT and Language stream formed to ensure the quality of the questions to fulfill the OBE requirement.

 

2023

Convener of the Research and Scholarly Activities Committee, Accreditation Committee, Daffodil International University, Dhaka