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
- Experience
- Certification and Professional Development
- Skills
- Language Proficiency
- Research and Conference Presentation
- Projects
- Leadership and Extracurricular Activities
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)
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.
- 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
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
Bangla: Native
English: Advanced (Undergraduate Medium of Instruction)
French: Intermediate (Diploma + Certificate, 1st Class)
- “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).
- AI-Powered Bengali Proficiency Test
Developed a CEFR-aligned assessment tool with AI-generated dynamic questions. https://banglasparktest.lovable.app
- ListenLab — Digital Listening Micro-App for ELT
Built an interactive web-based listening practice platform for Bengali ELT classrooms. https://listenlabzahed-imlcuelt.lovable.app
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)