Academic interests
In my PhD project at the Department of Media and Communication, University of Oslo, I explore how refugee adolescents use digital platforms, examining the role of digital media in their everyday lives, experiences, and social interactions. Affiliated with the Centre for Children, Youth and Media, my research seeks to understand young people's engagement with digital environments and how digital media shapes their experiences and opportunities for participation.
My broader research interests focus on media, gender, digital communication, and social change, particularly press freedom, media representation, and gender identity
Courses taught
- Introduction to Communication (Bachelor level)
- Media and Development (Bachelor level)
- Development Communication (Bachelor level)
- Development Reporting in South Asia (Bachelor level)
- Communication Policy and Planning (Bachelor level)
Background
Before joining the University of Oslo, I served as a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). As a Commonwealth Scholar (2020–2021), I completed my MA in Communication and Media at the University of Leeds, UK. I also hold BSS and MSS degrees from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
I have co-authored chapter in Negotiating Journalism: Core Values and Cultural Diversities (Nordicom, 2017) and the Handbook of Research on Combating Threats to Media Freedom and Journalist Safety (IGI Global, 2020).
My broader research interests include children, youth and digital media; refugee adolescents' digital practices; gender and communication; press freedom; digital security; women in journalism; and media representation.
Awards
- Commonwealth Master's Scholarship 2020-21
- IAMCR Travel Grant: 2024
- Sangbadik-Shahittik Kazi Muhammad Idris Gold Medal-2015
- Dean’s Award: 201: Faculty of Social Sciences: University of Dhaka
- Ruqayyah Memorial Foundation Gold Medal: 2015, University of Dhaka
Appointments
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Positions held
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) 2022-2026
Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) 2016-2021
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