Department of English

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Lecturer, Department of English

Md. Zahedul Hasan

Designation: Lecturer, Department of English

Qualification: MA in ELT, MA & BA (Hons.) in Language & Linguistics from University of Chittagong

Mobile: 01971259112

E-mail: 19114013@std.cu.ac.bd

Md. Zahedul Hasan is a Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Brahmanbaria and a researcher in English Language Teaching (ELT) and applied linguistics. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Language & Linguistics from the University of Chittagong and is currently pursuing a second Master’s in ELT. His research interests include English Medium Instruction (EMI), language anxiety, corpus linguistics, AI in language education, and technology-enhanced language learning. He has presented research at international conferences and is committed to promoting innovative, student-centered language education.

Education

Master of Arts: English Language Teaching (ELT)

  • University of Chittagong – Chattogram, Bangladesh

Master of Arts: Language & Linguistics

University of Chittagong – Chattogram, Bangladesh

  • Thesis: Language Anxiety and English Medium of Instruction (EMI): A Case Study of Tertiary-Level Students in Bangladesh

Bachelor of Arts: Language & Linguistics

University of Chittagong – Chattogram, Bangladesh

 

Higher Secondary Certificate

Khilgaon Government College – Dhaka Board (Science)

 

Secondary School Certificate

Brahmanbaria High School – Brahmanbaria- Cumilla Board (Science)

 

Experience

Teaching & Mentorship Experience

  • Lecturer, Department of English | University of Brahmanbaria
    • 07/2026 – Present
    • Appointed as Lecturer in the Department of English, delivering undergraduate instruction in language and linguistics.
  • English Mentor | UNDP’s FutureNation Project
    • 10/2024 – 01/2025
    • Designed and delivered interactive English communication workshops for 50+ tertiary students, aligning with the mission of reducing unemployment through skill development.
    • Utilized Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) to enhance speaking confidence and academic English proficiency.
  • English Instructor | Multiple Teaching Academies – Chattogram
    • 2022 – 2024
    • Taught proficiency courses to 100+ students, implementing blended learning and digital tools to achieve an 85% satisfaction rate.
    • Facilitated an average band score improvement of 1.0+ through individualized feedback.
Certification and Professional Development
  • TESOL Methodology MOOC – OPEN (U.S. Government/FHI 360) (2024-08) – 4 weeks Completed
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot – Microsoft (2025-08) – Completed
  • Office Management Training – CSE, University of Chittagong (EDGE Project) (2024-12 – 2025-03) – 60 hours Completed
  • Diploma in French – IML, University of Chittagong (2024) – 1st Class
  • Certificate in French – IML, University of Chittagong (2023) – 1st Class
  • Language Documentation Workshop – IML, University of Chittagong (2025-01) – 5 days Completed
  • Soft Skills Workshop Series – U.S. Embassy American Center (2024-09) – 3 days Completed
Skills

Technical Skills: Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Office Suite, Praat, Mendeley, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Corpus Linguistics Tools

Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Public Speaking, Project Management, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communication

Language Proficiency

Bangla: Native
English: Advanced (Undergraduate Medium of Instruction)

French: Intermediate (Diploma + Certificate, 1st Class)

Research and Conference Presentation
  • “The Morphosyntactic Features of Chakma Language” – IML International Conference 2025 | Lead Presenter
  • “Linguistic Challenges in Non-Fluent Aphasia: A Case Study from Chattogram” – IML International Conference 2025 | Lead Presenter
  • “How Language Shaped July 2024 Movement in Bangladesh: A Semiotic & Pragmatic Analysis” – Departmental Conference 2025 | Team Leader (2 members)
  • Conferences Attended: IML International Conference on Linguistic Sustainability (2024), Linguistic Diversity (2023), Corpus Linguistics Seminar (2023).
Projects
  1. AI-Powered Bengali Proficiency Test

Developed a CEFR-aligned assessment tool with AI-generated dynamic questions. https://banglasparktest.lovable.app

  1. ListenLab — Digital Listening Micro-App for ELT

Built an interactive web-based listening practice platform for Bengali ELT classrooms. https://listenlabzahed-imlcuelt.lovable.app

Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

Founder, Farhad Hossain Hall Linguistic Society (FHLS)

Captain, Language & Linguistics Department Cricket Team (7th Batch)

Class Representative, Language & Linguistics (7th Batch)

Member, Language & Linguistics Debating Club (LLDC)

Volunteer, International Conference on Linguistic Diversity (2023)

Updated On: July 15, 2026