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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

A Welcome from the Dean

SSHL

Professor Tanvir Ahsan

Professor Tanvir Ahsan

Dean

School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages

“Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education that empowers learners to contribute to national development and global citizenship.”

Welcome to the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages (SSHL) at Bangladesh Open University. At our school, we are dedicated to promoting critical thinking and intellectual curiosity while supporting our students' creative explorations through a strong academic framework. Our academic programs cover a wide array of disciplines, including Bangla Language and Literature, English, Arabic, History, Islamic Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Economics and Geography & Environment. Each program is thoughtfully designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges that shape modern society.


School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages
About the School

School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages (SSHL)

Bangladesh Open University has six Schools (Faculties), of which the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages (SSHL) is one. The School comprises members from diverse disciplines including Bangla, English, Arabic, Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Geography & Environment, Sociology, History, Islamic Studies, and Islamic History & Culture.SSHL is committed to providing quality education through flexible and accessible learning opportunities.

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Academic Programs

Journal of Social Science and Humanities (JSSH)
Official Academic Journal

Journal of Social Science and Humanities (JSSH)

The Journal of Social Science and Humanities (JSSH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal of Bangladesh Open University. It publishes high-quality research articles in social sciences, humanities, languages, culture, and interdisciplinary studies.

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Why Study at SSHL?

Discover the unique advantages of pursuing your education at the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages.

Diverse Academic Programs

Choose from a wide range of programs in School of Social Science & Humanities.

Experienced Academics

Learn from qualified and experienced faculty members dedicated to academic excellence.

Flexible Learning

Benefit from BOU's open and distance learning system, designed for accessible education.

Critical Thinking

Develop analytical, ethical, and problem-solving skills for real-world challenges.

Contact Information

Get in touch with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages for any academic or administrative inquiries.

Office Address

School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages
Bangladesh Open University
Gazipur-1705, Bangladesh

Phone

+88-02-996691108

Email

dean.sshl@bou.ac.bd

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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