Post-doctorate in Human Rights (2023)
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship. Research: Human Rights of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh.

PhD in Political Science (2019)
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Thesis: The State of Gender in Bangladesh Politics.

MA in English (2010)
BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Result: CGPA 3.1 out of 4.

MSS in Political Science (2004)
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Result: First Class.

BSS (Honours) in Political Science (2003)
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Result: Higher Second Class.

• AI Mastery Certificate Program, The CPD Certification Service (Coursiv), 2026
• Best Innovative Lesson Plan Programme (Certificate of Participation), HRDI, Daffodil International University, 2026
• Judge, ROBO Camp 2026 (Certificate of Appreciation), DIU Robotics Club, Daffodil International University, 2026
• Recognition of Scholarly Publication in Reputed Indexed Journals (Certificate), Division of Research (DOR), Daffodil International University, 2025
• Facilitation in Protection Learning Programme, UNHCR, Malaysia, 2019. The training covered how to conduct a class or facilitate a training session effectively and efficiently.

Prepared to design and deliver undergraduate teaching across the full Bangladesh Studies syllabus, with particular depth in:

• The emergence of independent Bangladesh: the Language Movement, the 1971 Liberation War and state formation
• Constitutional development, governance and the politics of the Bangladeshi state
• Gender and politics in Bangladesh: women's political participation, representation and policy
• Society, culture and heritage; the intellectual tradition of Begum Rokeya and Bengali social thought
• Migration, diaspora, refugees and Bangladesh's position in regional and global migration governance
• Human rights, national security and social protection in the Bangladesh context

Journals:

1. Rahman, M.M., 2026. Protection and Policy Issues of the Female Migrant Workers in Bangladesh: Reflections from the Field. The Dhaka University Studies, Part D, 43(1).
2. Rahman, T., Rahman, M.M. and Sadekin, M.N., 2026. Psychosocial Stressor and Coping Mechanism among Female Ready-Made Garment (RMG) Workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh. MBSTU Journal of Science and Technology, 12(1), pp.1–11. (Second and corresponding author.)
3. Rahman, M.M., 2020. Women in Politics of Bangladesh: Policy Issues. Social Science Review, University of Dhaka, 37(1), pp.311–328. ISSN 1562-269X.
4. Rahman, M.M., 2018. Politics of Migration: The Global Compacts and Rohingya Asylum Seekers. Critique, Illinois State University, USA.
5. Rahman, M.M., 2016. Slum Development Policy: A Research Conducted in Tangail (in Bengali). Samajik Biggan Potrica, University of Dhaka.
6. Rahman, M.M., 2016. Review of Rokeya's Literature on Gender: A Social Science Perspective. Social Science Review, University of Dhaka, 33(1), pp.275–289. ISSN 1562-269X.
7. Rahman, M.M., 2014. Gender Equality in Rokeya's Writing: A Feminist Critique. Social Science Review, University of Dhaka, 31(2), pp.89–107. ISSN 1562-269X.
8. Rahman, M.M., 2006. Social Protection for the Flood-Affected People in Bangladesh. UODA Studies, University of Development Alternative, 2(1), pp.37–40. ISSN 1817-4825.

Book Chapter:

1. Rahman, M.M., 2025. Rohingya Refugee Response in Bangladesh: Camp Coordination and Camp Management. In: Rohingya Stories: History and Geopolitics in a Multipolar World. Springer Nature (Scopus-indexed). ISBN 978-981-96-7928-7.

Bangladesh Studies, Gender and Politics, Migration Governance, Irregular Migration, Smuggling of Migrants (SOM), Trafficking in Persons (TIP), Refugee Protection, Rohingya Crisis, Human Rights, Social Protection, Reintegration and Social Stigma, Mixed-Methods Research.

1. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (Postdoctoral), Federal Commission for Scholarships, Switzerland, 2022–2023.
2. Featured interview, “Human Rights and National Security in Bangladesh”, Globe: the Geneva Graduate Institute Review, 4 December 2023.

Available at: graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/human-rights-and-national-security-bangladesh

• Professional Membership: Moulovibari Research and Partnership Hub (MoRPH), Tangail, Bangladesh.
• Grassroots Forum for Migration Governance (GFMG): Member of the Coordination Group; played a key role in organising the 2024 Forum in Geneva, securing venues free of charge through institutional collaboration.
• Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD): Active participant in the global migration and development dialogue.
• Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants (BCSM): Founding Coordinator of the network.
• Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA): Member of the regional migrant-rights network.

University-Level Teaching:

1. Lecturer (Senior Scale) (May 2025–present)
Department of Software Engineering
Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Course: Bangladesh Studies. Full-time (contractual).

2. Lecturer (June 2005–December 2005)
School of Business
University of Development Alternative, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Courses: Industrial Sociology; Culture and Heritage. Full-time.

Postgraduate supervision: Three MA theses, Department of Development Studies, Daffodil International University.

University-Level Research:

1. Senior Research Associate (July 2024–December 2024)
   South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG), North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
   Focus: BCIM Connectivity and Border Governance. Full-time (contractual).

2. Senior Fellow in Residence (September 2022–August 2023)
   Global Migration Centre, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland.
   Focus: Human Rights and Refugee Protection. Full-time.

3. Research Assistant (January 2004–June 2005)
   University of East Anglia, United Kingdom.
   Focus: Migration. Part-time.

United Nations and International Organisations:

1. Geneva Focal Point, GFMG (September 2023–January 2024)
   Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA). Part-time.

2. Protection Associate (May 2018–August 2022)
   United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Full-time.

3. Senior Protection Assistant (November 2017–April 2018)
   United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Full-time.

4. Rapporteur (April 2014–May 2014)
   World Food Programme (WFP). Part-time.

5. Senior Human Resources Assistant (February 2011–December 2013)
   United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Full-time.

6. Programme Assistant (May 2009–January 2011)
   United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Full-time.

7. Project Assistant (May 2007–April 2009)
   International Organization for Migration (IOM). Full-time.

8. Political Affairs Assistant (December 2006–January 2007)
   International Organization for Migration (IOM). Full-time.