Sociology
EXTERNAL PROFILES
Professor
Prof. Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman Siddiky
Since my boyhood, I have had a passion for working in the development sector. As such, after graduating from the Dhaka University majoring sociology, I started my career in 2000 as a development practitioner in RDRS, Bangladesh – a renowned NGO working in the northern region of Bangladesh. Then I switched my professional career to education sector so that I could contribute to the nation-building activities and societal development of Bangladesh by imparting knowledge and quality teachings to the students. I started my teaching career as a lecturer in sociology at the Dhaka Residential Model College (DRMC) – a well-known educational institution in Dhaka city – on the 14th December, 2002 and worked there until July 1, 2005. Through qualifying 24 BCS Examination, I started my teaching profession in BCS (General Education) Cadre as a lecturer in sociology on July 2, 2005 and was posted at the Rajshahi College – one of the oldest educational institutions and the most renowned university level government colleges in Bangladesh. I was immensely fascinated by the academic environment and quality education of Rajshahi College. Rajshahi College greatly changed my outlook and perception as a teacher and inspired me to undertake an advanced study. In 2008, I was awarded scholarship under the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) to pursue my PhD. After undertaking a year-long Korean language training at Silla University, I got myself admitted in 2009 to the Graduate School of Techno-HRD of the Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH) – a well-reputed university in Korea in the field of engineering and HRD – where I undertook my doctoral research on the effectiveness of Korean international development cooperation to facilitate HRD in Bangladesh under the supervision of Prof. Uh Soo-Bong – a renowned Korean HRD expert and a labour economist. In August 2012, I was awarded doctoral degree. Soon after I received my PhD degree, I came back to Bangladesh and was posted in Rajshahi College in December, 2012. Prior to my joining in the Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) as an associate professor of sociology, I used to serve at the Rajshahi College and subsequently the NSTU as an assistant professor of sociology. After my joining, I have been playing an active role in teaching various courses of sociology and in the development of the Department of Sociology as a chairman. I have been also serving as an additional director at the International Cooperation and Collaboration Centre (ICCC) of the NSTU. Soon after my joining at the ICCC, I have been playing a key role to promote academic collaboration with many overseas universities. By this time, I have published a number of quality journal articles in the field of social sciences and education. On 22 January, 2022, I was upgraded to the rank of Professor.
Sociology
BIOGRAPHY
Presently I have been working as a professor of sociology (Grrade-3) in the Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. I was born on the 9th April, 1974 in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. My father was a government employee. I received my primary, secondary and higher secondary education in the district of Panchagarh, Bangladesh. After completing my higher secondary education, I came to Dhaka for my higher studies. I obtained Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) degree, examination of 1996 (held in 1997) with second class and Master of Social Sciences degree, examination of 1997 (held in 1999) with first class from the Department of Sociology, University of Dhaka. Since my boyhood, I have a passion for becoming a good teacher who could contribute to the nation-building activities and societal development of Bangladesh by imparting knowledge and quality teaching to the students. As such, after passing out from the Dhaka University, I started my teaching career as a lecturer in sociology at Dhaka Residential Model College – a well-reputed educational institution in Dhaka city – on the 14th December, 2002 and worked there until July 1, 2005. Through qualifying 24 BCS Examination, I started my teaching profession in BCS (General Education) Cadre as a lecturer in sociology on July 2, 2005 and was posted at the Rajshahi College – one of the oldest educational institutions and the most renowned university level government colleges in Bangladesh. I was immensely fascinated by the academic environment and quality education of Rajshahi College. Rajshahi College greatly changed my outlook and perception as a teacher and inspired me to undertake an advanced study. In July 2008, I was awarded scholarship under the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) to pursue my PhD. After undertaking a year-long Korean language training at Silla University, I got myself admitted in 2009 to the Graduate School of Techno-HRD of the Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH) – a reputed university in Korea in the field of engineering and HRD – where I undertook my doctoral research under the supervision of Prof. Uh Soo-Bong – a renowned Korean HRD expert and labour economist. In August 2012, I was awarded PhD degree. Soon after I received my PhD degree, I came back to Bangladesh and was posted in Rajshahi College in December, 2012. In November 2014, I became promoted to the rank of assistant professor of sociology. In November 2015, I was given a selection grade (5th Grade) as an assistant professor in view of my fulfilment of all necessary preconditions. In 2017, the principal of Rajshahi College entrusted me with the responsibility of publishing a peer-reviewed journal. The journal named ‘Journal of Social Science’ which was published in December, 2017 and I along with Prof. Muzahidul Haq played a key role in editing and making the journal. My doctoral degree and my effort in publishing a peer-reviewed journal inspired me to engage myself on research-based activities. However, there was a little scope of research in BCS (General Education) Cadre. Hence, I made up mind to look for teaching job in public universities where I could avail of both opportunities – teaching and research. In February/March, 2018, I came to notice a job circular (Assistant Professor of Sociology) on the daily newspaper. I applied through proper channel and I got selected by dint of my overall qualification. Consequently, I joined Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) on the 16th April, 2018. In May, 2018, there was an open advertisement of the associate professor of sociology on the national newspapers and university website. I applied through proper channel. In view of my overall qualification, experience and performance, I was selected by the selection committee involving the Honourable Vice Chancellors of the NSTU, Chittagong University, Jahangirnagar University, Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, and other renowned experts in the field of sociology. I duly fulfilled the necessary requirements of associate professor as per advertisement on the newspaper. Accordingly, I joined on the 13th August, 2018 as an associate professor of sociology. On January 22, 2022, I was upgraded to the rank of professor of sociology as per the rules of the University. Since my joining, I have been playing an active role in teaching and research as an academic. By this time, I have published a number of quality journal articles in the field of social sciences and education.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
2009 - 2012
PhD
HRD (Graduate School of Techno-HRD)
Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH), South Korea
1996 - 1997
MSS
Sociology
University of Dhaka
1993 - 1996
BSS (Hons)
Sociology
University of Dhaka
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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Korean Government Scholarship for Graduate Program-2008
National Institute for International Education (NIIED), South Korea
Description:Date: August 05, 2008
Examining the causes and patterns of intended cesarean sections: A cross- sectional study in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Muniruzzaman, M., Siddiky, Ahmad, F. & Alam, M.S.Examining the Association between School Environment and Students’ Academic Performance: A Study of a Public University in Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiky, M.R. & Muniruzzaman, M.Factors Affecting Students’ Academic Performance Mediated by their Motivation for Learning
Authors: Siddiky, M.R. & Haque, I.E.Premarital And Extramarital Relationships: A Study of A Selected Slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Muniruzzaman, M., Siddiky, M.R., Akter, Shahanaj, & Haque, I.E.Association between Students’ Inattentiveness to Study and their Psychological Conditions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Muniruzzaman, M. & Siddiky, M.R.The students’ career choice and job preparedness strategies: a social environmental perspective
Authors: Siddiky, M.R. & Akter, S.Psychological and behavioural effects of the covid-19 pandemic on students: a study on a selected public university in Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Examining the linkage between students’ participation in co-curricular activities and their soft skill development
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Does soft skill development vary among the students: a gender perspective
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Linking TVET with industries in Bangladesh: Need for supportive policies and an approach to TVET
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Developing co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities for all-round development of the undergraduate students: a study of a selected public university in Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Does development aid work? improving aid effectiveness in international development cooperation efforts
Authors: Uh, S.B. & Siddiky, M.R.Secularism and Muslim world: an overview
Authors: Al-Faruki, J. & Siddiky, M.R.Development aid and its taxonomy of motives from a global perspective: an overview
Authors: Siddiky, M.R. & Uh, S.B.A study of the effectiveness of Korea’s technical cooperation to develop the skills of the trainees of the BKTTC: an evaluation of vocational training under KOICA’s project in Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Does south-south cooperation really work? Some evidences from Korea’s bilateral ODA programs to facilitate HRD in ICT in Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Effectiveness of Korea’s development cooperation to enhance the vocational training capacity of the BKTTC: need for building absorptive capacity for effective development cooperation in Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.A study of the effectiveness of Korea’s technical cooperation to facilitate capacity building of the govt. officials of Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiky, M.R.Does primary education hinder child development? A study of six selected primary schools of Dhaka city in Bangladesh
Authors: Akter, S., Siddiky, M.R.& Haque, I.E.Factors Affecting the Students’ Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Public University in Bangladesh
Authors: Akhter, E. & Siddiky, M.R.The significance of the comprehensive and integrated approach of HRD in the least developed countries to meet the economic challenges of globalization: An Overview
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- Institutional Email: rokonsiddiky.soc@nstu.edu.bd
- Personal Email: siddikyniied08@gmail.com
- Mobile number: +88-01777386633
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SOCIAL PROFILES
Department
Sociology
Noakhali Science and Technology University