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Afroza Akter

Lecturer — Department of English

Afroza Akter

Lecturer

Department of English

Email: afrozaaktertdu@gmail.com

Blood Group: A+

Professional Summary

Afroza Akter is an enthusiastic young researcher and lecturer in the Department of English at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT). Her research interests and areas of expertise encompass globalization, the ready-made garments sector, student movements, contemporary socio-political issues, and critical interdisciplinary approaches. She completed her undergraduate, postgraduate, and MPhil degrees in the Department of Political Science at the University of Dhaka. She is dedicated to helping students overcome barriers that impact their learning and is committed to students’ success both inside the classroom and in life.

Education

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Major: Political Science

Institute: University of Dhaka

Passing Year: 2019

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

Major: Political Science

Institute: University of Dhaka

Passing Year: 2011

Master of Social Science (MSS)

Major: Political Science

Institute: University of Dhaka

Passing Year: 2012

Academic Experience

Institute Department Position Year
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology English Lecturer 07 Jul 2024 - Till Date
Starlit School of English Social Science Senior Teacher 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023
Uttara University Social Science Lecturer 21 Mar 2024 - 06 Jul 2024

Professional Experience

Institute Department Position Year

Journal Papers

Afroza Akter, "The impact of compliance on the ready-made garments sector in Bangladesh: A descriptive analysis., " In: BOHR International Journal of Finance and Market Research, 4(1), 58-71 (2025-01-01) . DOI: 10.54646/bijfmr.2025.34 www.bohrpub.com
Afroza Akter, "“Our Religious Tolerance Hangs in the Balance.”, " (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "“Violations of RMG Workers’ Rights Dent Our Image Abroad.”, " In: Observer BD,, (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "“Beyond Rana Plaza: Why Fire Safety Remains Bangladesh’s Unfinished Battle”., " In: Daily Sun,, (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter and Md Anwar Hossen, "Rifts over referendum, national election put nation in crisis., " (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "''Revamp our system before heading to national elections. '', " (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "'' Political influence poses threat to our education system. '', " (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter and Md Anwar Hossen, "Disguised unemployment must stop., " (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "How Bangladesh will be affected if US changes dual citizenship rules., " In: The Observer BD, (2025-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "Will changes in campus politics impact our national election?, " In: The Observer BD, (2026-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "AI in job market, " In: New Age, (2026-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "Could a united Muslim world prevent attack on Iran?, " In: The Daily Observer, (2026-01-01) .
Afroza Akter, "Introduce eco-friendly teaching system, " In: The Daily Observer, (2026-01-01) .

Conference Participation

, "Impact of Overlapping Social Identities - Gender, Disability, Religion and Poverty - on Access to Quality Education in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh A Study Based on HIES 2022 Data", In: Proceedings of the Planet LangLit 2026 International Conference on Language, Literature & Cultural Studies, Dhaka, Bangladesh. , 2026-01-15 2026-01-16,

AWARDS AND RESEARCH GRANTS

Award Title Organization Award year Awardee Position Award Description
Dhaka University Postgraduate Scholarship University of Dhaka 2013-01-01 Result
MPhil scholarship University of Dhaka 2019-01-01