Bangladesh Open University (BOU)

MS Shahina Akter
Associate Professor
Geography, OS

Profile of MS Shahina Akter

Shahina Akter boasts over 15 years of extensive research experience across various esteemed organizations, delving into multifaceted aspects of her field. Her research interests are mainly Urban Planning, Disaster Management and Blue Economy. She is an Associate Professor specializing in Geography and Environment at Bangladesh Open University. She holds an M.Phil. in Urban Planning from the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Dhaka. Shahina is currently pursuing her Ph.D. as a fellow at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Her academic journey began with an outstanding performance, achieving a First Class First position in her MSc degree in Geography and Environment from Jahangirnagar University. Further enriching her educational qualifications, she obtained a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree obtained first Class from Bangladesh Open University.

Shahina Akter's scholarly contributions extend beyond her academic pursuits. She has authored over eight academic books as a single and joint author about BBA, BBS, Secondary, and Certificate programs published by Bangladesh Open University. She has penned more than 15 urban planning and disaster management research articles. She has contributed to over two book reviews in Geography and Environment. Additionally, she has undertaken several research projects as a consultant for various Ministries of Bangladesh, representing different research organizations. Shahina has spearheaded four independent research projects funded by Bangladesh Open University.

Her dedication to advancing knowledge transcends borders, as evidenced by her active participation and engagements in international conferences. She recently attended (December 2023) COP28 to represent the Blue Economy of Bangladesh. Shahina has participated in over 20 conferences, workshops, and training sessions, both domestically and internationally, focusing on research methodologies, programming, and open and distance learning. With her academic prowess and relentless pursuit of excellence, Shahina Akter continues to make significant contributions to her field locally and globally.

She is also a life member of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA) and Bangladesh Geographic Society (BGS).

School/College/University	Title of the Degree	Result Division/Class	Passing Year	Subject
School/College/University	Title of the Degree	Result Division/Class	Passing Year	Subject
Mannan High School, Dhaka	SSC	First Division with Star Marks	1992	Bangla, English, Maths, General Science, Geography, Religious Studies and Accounting
Begum Badrunnesa Govt. Girls College, Dhaka	HSC	First Division	1994	Bangla, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology
Jahangirnagar University Savar,Dhaka	BSc (Honors)	Second Class, 9^th	1997 (Result Published 1999)	Geography and Environment
Jahangirnagar University Savar,Dhaka	MSc	First Class, First	1998 (Result Published 2001)	Geography and Environment
University of Dhaka	M.Phil.	Awarded	2013	Geography and Environment
Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur	B.Ed.	First Class	2014 (Result Published 2016)
Jahangirnagar University Savar, Dhaka	Ph.D.	Research is ongoing	2018-2019	Geography and Environment

1. Akter, S. and Islam, N. (2023). Urban Disaster Risk Assessment and Strategic Framework for Disaster Management: A Case Study of Gopalganj Pourashaba. Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin, Vol. 8, X-XX, 2023 ISSN 2304-3326

2. Akter, S. (2020). A Spatial Disparity Dimension of Infrastructural Facilities in Rural and Urban Area of Shibpur Upazila, Bangladesh the Jahangirnagar Review Part II: Social Science Journal of The Faculty of Social Sciences Jahangirnagar University, Vol. XLI, 2017 ISSN 1682-7422

3. Akter, S. (2019). A Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) to Estimate the Shear Wave Velocity at Vs30 for Seismic Site Characterization: A Case Study of Raipura Upazila, Narsingdi, Bangladesh, National University Journal of Science, Vol. 6, No. 1, ISSN 1994-7763

4. Mannan, Z. and Akter, S. (2019). Location Decision for Urban Public Housing, Bangladesh Open University Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 6, No. 1, ISSN 1812-7512

5. Mannan, Z. and Akter, S. (2020). Corporate Sustainability Imperative: Creating a Climate and Transforming Culture for Total Quality Management, Bangladesh University of Business Technology, Vol. X, Double Issue, 2018-2019, ISSN 2072-7542

6. Akter, S. and Bishwas, R. (2019). Violence against Women: A Case Study on Women Workers in Readymade Garment Industries in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Open University Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. V, No. 1, ISSN 1811-1564

7. Akter, S. and Nazem, I. N. (2019). Spatial Inequality of Urban Environmental Services: A Case Study of Dhaka City Corporation, Central Journal of Bangladesh Open University, Vol. IV, No. 2, ISSN 2664-3464

8. Akter, S. (2018). The Pattern and Drawbacks of Formal-Informal Economic Activities at Upazila Level: A case study of Ishwarganj Upazila in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Open University Journal of Open School, Vol. 7, No. 1, ISSN 1872-7525

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10. Akter, S. (2016). Mapping Gender Inequality in Open School Programme of Bangladesh Open University: A Study on Sirajgonj District, Bangladesh Open University Journal of Open School, Vol. 5, No. 1, ISSN 1812-7525

11. Akter, S. (2016). Digital Implementation of Land Mutation Management System (LMMS): A Geographical Analysis of Monirampur Upazila, Jessore District in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration, Vol. XXIV, No, 1, ISSN 1563-5032

12. Akter, S. (2016). Development Process of a Planned Area: A Geographical Analysis of Uttara Model Town, Bangladesh Open University Journal, Vol. III, No.1, ISSN 2520-3010

13. Akter, S. (2014). E-Learning Approaches in Bangladesh Open University: Development and Potentialities, Bpdm Journal of Research, Vol. I, Issue. 2, ISSN 2225-9767

14. Akter, S. (2012). Spatial Inequality of Urban Environmental Services: A Case study of Uttara and Uttarkhan in Dhaka City, Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration, Vol XXI, No. 1, ISSN 1563-5032

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