Plot-15, Block-B, Bashundhara RA, Room # 1068, NAC 10, Dhaka- 1229
Phone: + 88 02 55668200 extn: 6715 (Work), + 88 01817860797 (Cell),
E-mail: mahmud.morshed@northsouth.edu, mahu.ben07@gmail.com.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Multidisciplinary professional with 5+ years of experience in academic administration, policy research, and project management at North South University's Department of Political Science & Sociology and South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG).
Graduate Exchange Scholar in International Relations at Sichuan University, China, with specialized research on South Asian geopolitics and humanitarian diplomacy.
Editorial and journal management experience as Editorial Assistant for the North South Journal of Peace and Global Studies, including website maintenance, manuscript editing, formatting, and coordination between editors and contributors.
Publications including refereed journal articles, policy briefs, book chapters, and newspaper articles in areas of governance, geopolitics, civil society, and digital civil resistance.
Research assistance and contributions to scholarly publications by senior academics, including book chapters and research reports on governance, local elections, and geopolitical shifts in South Asia.
Research and project management experience in institutional development, capacity building, policy advocacy, local governance, and civil service reform.
Extensive experience in survey design, data collection, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, literature review, and policy report writing for governance and development research.
Event coordination and conference management experience organizing international conferences on South Asian civilization, transboundary rivers, and humanitarian studies, including logistics management and IT infrastructure for hybrid sessions.
Digital strategy and IT operations expertise including website management, social media marketing, content design, and administrative IT solutions.
Team building, communication, and interpersonal skills with experience coordinating across faculty, students, policymakers, and international partners.
Workshop and seminar facilitation experience, including organizing and moderating academic conferences and policy dialogues.
Executive Masters in Policy and Governance (EMPG) from North South University, specializing in Policy Analysis, with a CGPA of 3.50 out of 4.00.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (BSCSE) from North South University, providing a strong technical foundation for interdisciplinary research and digital governance applications.
Professional training certifications including Introduction to Modern AI and Introduction to Cybersecurity from Cisco Networking Academy.
Professional memberships and associations with academic and research institutions in Bangladesh.
Governance, Policy, and International Relations
Geopolitics of South Asia: In-depth analysis of regional dynamics, including the Rohingya crisis, Sino-Bangla relations, and strategic shifts in the subcontinent, with a specific focus on the perspectives of major powers like China and the US.
Policy Analysis and Development: Applying a multidisciplinary approach to understand and evaluate public policy, governance structures, and civil society's role in policy advocacy in Bangladesh.
Digital Governance and Civil Resistance: Exploring the intersection of technology, social movements, and regime change, as evidenced by research on the July Uprising in Bangladesh.
Research, Data, and Technology
End-to-End Research Management: Proven ability to manage research projects from conception to publication, including literature review, survey design, data collection, and qualitative/quantitative data analysis.
Digital Strategy and IT Operations: Practical expertise in managing websites, social media, and digital marketing for research institutes and academic journals, combined with hands-on IT support and administrative problem-solving.
Data-Driven Storytelling: Ability to translate complex data and research findings into clear, accessible policy briefs, reports, and publications for diverse audiences.
Project Management and Organizational Leadership
Event and Project Management: Extensive experience in coordinating and executing large-scale international conferences, seminars, and workshops, including logistics, IT infrastructure for hybrid events, and stakeholder communication.
Operational and Administrative Oversight: Skilled in managing the daily operations of academic and research departments, ensuring smooth workflow, documentation, and effective communication between faculty, students, and external partners.
Creative Content and Material Design: Proficient in designing engaging program materials, posters, banners, and other visual content to support departmental and research initiatives.
Graduate Exchange Scholar in International Relations (2026)
Executive Masters in Policy and Governance (EMPG)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (BSCSE)
Book Chapter Tushar, Z. N., Rashid, M. A., Ayon, M., Iqbal, R., Noor-E-Zannat, N., Morshad, M. B., Islam, N., & Kaisar, S. (2025). The July Uprising in Bangladesh: Post-Digital Civil Resistance and the High-Repression Pathway to Regime Change. Book chapter accepted for publication.
Geopolitics and Strategic Shifts in South Asian/Subcontinental Countries Author: Brig. Gen. M. Sakhawat Hussain, PhD, (retd), Research Assistance: Rudmila Khan, Mahmud Bin Morshad, K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi, Nowshin Islam
The Third Sector and the State : Civil Society, Policy Advocacy, and Governance in Bangladesh South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG), North South University (2025) Author: Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman, Mashrur Arafin Ayon; Research Assistance: Mahmud Bin Morshad
Local Government Election: Review of UP Election of 2021 South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG), North South University (2025) Author: Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman, Research Assistance: Mashrur Arafin Ayon, Mahmud Bin Morshad, Saadia Hossain Muna
The Significance of the July Revolution for Bangladesh–US Relations: Looking Back, Looking Forward (2025) SIPG Policy Brief 35
Reassessing Sino-Bangla Relations: Chief Adviser’s Landmark VisitReassessing Sino-Bangla Relations: Chief Adviser’s Landmark Visit (2025) SIPG Policy Brief - 33
Situation in Rakhine and Implications for Bangladesh (2025) SIPG Policy Brief-30
Towards a National Consensus on the Rohingya Policy of Bangladesh (2025) SIPG Policy Brief-29
Why the world’s best intelligence agencies fail in Iran https://en.banglaoutlook.org/analysis/235945 (Apr 2026)
মধ্য প্রা চ্যে র যুদ্ধঃযু দ্ধঃ চী ন ও রা শি য়া র লা ভ-ক্ষতি র খতি য়া ন https://www.jaijaidin.news/details/24158/mdhzpraczer-zuddh-ceen-oo-rasiyar-lav-kshtir-khtiyan (Apr 2026)
Current: Program Officer, Department of Political Science & Sociology (PSS), North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Current: Honorary Research Associate, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG), North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Current: Research Associate, Neeti Gobeshona Kendro (Center for Policy Research), 11/16, Iqbal Road, Dhaka 1207
Previous: Editorial Assistant, North South Journal of Peace and Global Studies, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Previous: IT Support Assistant, Office of Information Technology, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Previous: Graduate Exchange Scholar in International Relations, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
2024: Organizer, International Conference on China-South Asia Civilization and Connectivity – Coordinated logistics, IT & communication, and event management for diverse participants including academics, policymakers, and environmentalists
2024: Organizer, International Conference on Transboundary Rivers of South Asia – Collaborated with University of Manchester, UK, and National River Conservation Commission (NRCC); facilitated discussions on regional collaboration for environmental sustainability
2023: Organizer, 7th IHSA International Conference on Humanitarian Studies (5-7 November 2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh and online) – Managed entire IT section for hybrid sessions
Guest Lectures and Training: Cisco Networking Academy – Introduction to Modern AI (Online Intensive Course); Cisco Networking Academy – Introduction to Cybersecurity (Online Intensive Course)
Thesis Supervision and Research Guidance: Research assistance and contributions to book chapters and publications by senior academics at SIPG; assisted with research projects and conducted independent studies
Professional Memberships and Academic Associations: Active member of academic and research communities at North South University and SIPG; contributor to policy research and governance publications in Bangladesh