Head & Senior Lecturer, Department of Law
Md. Sohakul Islam
Designation: Head & Senior Lecturer, Department of Law
Qualification: LL.B (Hon's) (1st Class 1st), LL.M, PSTU.
Mobile: 01871239692
E-mail: sohakulislam@gmail.com & sohakul@uob.edu.bd
Md. Sohakul Islam is a Lecturer and Head at the Faculty of Law, University of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. He earned his LL.B. (Hons.) in Law and Land Administration and LL.M. from Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), where he achieved outstanding academic results and received several prestigious merit-based scholarships and awards.
He has experience in teaching and interdisciplinary research, contributing to projects related to land administration, environmental studies, disaster management, climate change, and socio-economic development. He has published research in the Journal of Planning Education and Research and is actively involved in academic quality assurance, student development, and professional activities.
- Education
- PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
- Field Work Experience
- Training
- PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP
- Software Skills
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
- LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
- SCHOLARSHIP
Masters of Laws (LL.M) in Law Department of Law, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh
(Recipient of the UGC Merit Scholarship, 2023 from University Grant Commission (UGC), Bangladesh. for securing the highest marks in Honours Examination among all the law Faculties of the University). 2017-2020
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) in Law and Land Administration (Hons.) Faculty of Law and Land Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh
Merit Position: First in the First Class (topped the merit list; Nominated of the Prime Minister Gold Medal 2022 and Chancellor’s Gold Medal Award).
| Organization | Designation | Time Duration | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | Research Assistant | January 2023 – June 2025 | 1. Gathering research materials and reviewing relevant articles individually.2. Checking and assessing field data and conducting analysis to support research activities. |
| Department of Environmental Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | Training Assistant | September 14, 2022 – December 15, 2022 | 1. Assisted in conducting training on Research Methodology.Funded by: Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Planning Division, Ministry of Planning, Bangladesh. |
| Faculty of Land Management and Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | Research Assistant | January 2022 – July 2022 | 1. Planning teaching activities, including lectures, seminars/tutorials, and learning materials for the Research Methodology course.2. Meeting students individually to discuss their progress.3. Checking and assessing students’ work.4. Assisting in pursuing research activities. |
| Position | Supervisor Name & Designation | Time Duration | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | Md. Abubakkor SiddikAssistant ProfessorFaculty of Land Management and Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | July 2017 – June 2018 | Reviewing Land Disputes of Dumki Upazila |
| Research Assistant | Md. Abubakkor SiddikAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Land Record and Transformation, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | July 2018 – June 2019 | Causes and Impacts of Land Fragmentation in Dumki Upazila, Patuakhali |
| Research Assistant | Professor Dr. Ahmed ParvezDepartment of Environmental Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | November 2020 – February 2021 | Intensity of Vegetation Loss in South-Eastern Region of Bangladesh: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis |
| Research Assistant | Professor Dr. Ayesha AkterDepartment of Emergency Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | March 2021 – January 2022 | Emergency Management of Landslide Risk at the Hilly Areas of Chattogram City Corporation Using GIS & RS |
| Research Assistant | Md. Abubakkor SiddikAssistant ProfessorFaculty of Land Management and Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | July 2021 – June 2022 | Role of University in the Spatial and Socio-Economic Transformation of the Host Neighborhood: A Study on Dumki Upazila, Patuakhali, Bangladesh |
| Data Enumerator | Md. Ashiqur RahmanAssistant Professor & Chairman, Department of GeomaticsPatuakhali Science and Technology University | October 2021 – March 2022 | Assessment of Various Impacts from the Proposed Ashuganj Coal Power Plant on Andharmanik Hilsha Sanctuary |
| Research Assistant | Muhammad Arifur RahmanAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Environmental Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University | February 2023 – October 2023 | Understanding Vulnerability of Displaced Climate Change-Induced Victim Women: A Case Study on Barishal District |
| From | To | Name of Training | Explanation | Institution Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2025 | September 16, 2025 | Teaching-Learning in Higher Education | Contributed to curriculum design and review, integrating Outcome-Based Education (OBE) practices, and participated in academic quality assurance initiatives to maintain high educational standards. | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Brahmanbaria (UoB) |
| September 14, 2022 | December 15, 2022 | Advanced Training on Research Techniques in Social and Environmental Science | The training focused on qualitative and quantitative research techniques and approaches in Social Science and Applied Science disciplines. The course included practical applications of ArcGIS, Remote Sensing, R, and SPSS software. | Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Ministry of Planning, and Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) |
1. Workshop on Implementation of Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework-2025 on Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework Adoption and Maintenance as well as Importance and Significance of General Education organized by Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC).
2. Participated the 418th Scouting-related Orientation Courses-2025 organized by District Rover Scout of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. 3. Attended the 1st International Mediation Summit – Bangladesh 2018, in a day-long seminar titled “Mediation – The Path to Peace & Prosperity”.
4. Attended a workshop on International Law and Justice, organized by the Center for the Study of Genocide and Justice (CSGJ), Liberation War Museum.
5. Attended a workshop on Teaching-Learning in Higher Education organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Brahmanbaria (UoB).
Word Processing; Powerpoint; Spread Sheet Analysis; Data Base Management; Internet; Adobe Application (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign etc) ; Statistical Application (R, SPSS, STATA etc) ;GIS Application (ArcGIS, Web GIS , QGIS etc).
English (Full working proficiency); Bengali (Native) ; Arabic (Reading & Writing).
Published:
- Siddik, M. A., Hasan, M. K., Islam, A. R. M. T., & Islam, M. S. (2023). Coastal Community Valorization through Patuakhali Science and Technology University: Policy Support and Way Forwards. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 0739456X231195620. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373292358_Coastal_community_valorisation_through_ Patuakhali_Science_and_Technology_University_Policy_support_and_way_forwards .
Ongoing Research: Climate change impact and resilience of flood and cyclone prone area of Bangladesh. Salinity intrusions impact on community Health: A case study on Patuakhali coastal region of Bangladesh. A Legal Study on Land Administration System in Bangladesh: Drawbacks and Analytical Approaches to Solution.
- Prime Minister Gold Medal 2022 — Nominated from Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), initiated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh.
- Chancellor’s Gold Medal — Nominated from Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU).
- UGC Merit Scholarship, 2023 — University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh.
- Master’s Stipend and Full Bright Scholarship — Awarded for brilliant academic results, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh.
- Bachelor’s Scholarship and Full Free Studentship — Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh.
- Dean’s Merit Award, 2018 — Faculty of Law and Land Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh.