Department of Sociology

South Asian University
Master of Arts (M. Phil Equivalent, Sociology)
New Delhi, India
August 2021 – June 2023
Dissertation: Locating Subaltern Migration within the Discourse of Globalization: A Study Based on Urban Bangladesh
Relevant Coursework: Social Stratification, Sociological Theory, Anthropology, Sociology of South Asia, Economy & Society, Research Methodology, Social Statistics, Violence & Sufferings, Critical Knowledge and Pedagogical Possibilities
Awards and Honors: Silver Jubilee Award Scholarship (SJS), 2021–2023

Maynooth University
Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland
Occasional Winter School Program, Postgraduate in Ethnography

Jagannath University
Master of Social Science (Sociology)

Jagannath University
Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology)

Thakurgaon Government College
Higher Secondary Certificate (Science)

Ruhea Girls’ High School
Secondary School Certificate (Science)

University of Brahmanbaria
Lecturer, Department of Sociology
Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
March 2025- Present
 Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociological Theory, Gender Studies, and Development
Studies.
 Supervising student research projects and mentoring undergraduates on academic writing and qualitative
fieldwork.
 Designing course materials that integrate ethnographic case studies and current issues in South Asian
society.
 Actively contributing to departmental curriculum development and seminar coordination.
 Conducting independent research on migration, subaltern agency, and gendered subjectivities.
Creative Pathways Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Associate
December 2024- February 2025
 Conducted qualitative research on climate-resilient development and gender-responsive adaptation
practices.
 Led interviews, FGDs, and case studies with women in vulnerable communities in rural Bangladesh.
 Supported proposal development for a youth-focused climate justice initiative.
 Produced analytical briefs and helped prepare research reports for internal and external dissemination.
 Coordinated field activities and liaised with local NGOs and stakeholders for data collection logistics.
Dnet – Development Research Network
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Associate
August 2024 – November 2024
 Lead research initiatives on modern slavery risks in garment workers, digital inclusion and climate change
resilience in marginalized communities.
 Develop research frameworks, implement both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and
conduct comprehensive fieldwork in rural areas.
 Collaborate with stakeholders and write detailed reports to present findings, contributing to academic
publications and policy recommendations.
 Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on marginalized communities, climate resilience, and
development.
DevResonance Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Officer March 2024 – June 2024
 Conducted community-based research and contributed to project reports.
 Conducted research on social development issues and prepared reports for stakeholders
Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Assistant March 2022 – April 2022
 Supported field research on migration patterns and assisted in data analysis for reports and presentations.
 Fieldwork and Coordination: Detail experience with field surveys and stakeholder engagement.

Global Peace Women Leadership Academy (GPWLA) Washington, USA (Remote)
Project Leader September 2023 – Present
 Lead cross-cultural research and development projects proposal with an emphasis on women’s leadership.
Sunshine Family Volunteers Washington, USA (Remote)
Coordinator July 2023 – Present
 Managed volunteer teams and developed international collaboration projects aimed at social justice and
peace building.
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) ISSN No. 2454- 6186
Reviewer Jan 2024 – Present
 Peer-reviewed publications relevant to inequality, poverty, or development, education.
Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress, (JUMP) Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Editorial Review Board & Reviewer Nov 2023 – Present
 Peer-reviewed publications relevant to inequality, poverty, or development, education, marginalization.
O.P. Jindal Global University New Delhi, India
Fellow, Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship (2025-26) 10th June, 2025-June 2026

Fellowship for Data Analytics & Public Policy Leaders Online
International Institute of SDGS & Public Policy Research (IISPPR) January 2025-Feb 2025

Academic Wellness Ambassador, Pre-Conference Training Nepal, Kathmandu
Sponsored by Jeevan USA and STAR Scholars Network 10-11th Nov 2024

Stanford University Libraries and The 1947 Partition Archive New Delhi, India
Citizen Historian Certificate for documenting oral histories January 2023- February 2023

 Review a book chapter: “Future of Economy in Asia.”| Chapter, ”Unlocking the Future: The Role of
Leadership Quality and Telecommunication Technology in Shaping the Finance-Growth Nexus in 50
Emerging Economies”, Editorial team of Futures of Asia (Economy) Prof. Evan, Prof. Marc, & Dr. Cheong
 Translate a book chapter into Bangla to English “The Last Raja of West Pakistan” by Priyajit Debsarkar.
 Writer on a Quarterly Journal on War of Liberation (Sawpno ’71)
 Writer on Global Center for Innovation and Learning (GCFIL BD)

 International Journal Publication:
 Tabasum. S. (2025). Education As The Pathway For Social Development: Evidence From Dhaka City,
Bangladesh. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), ISSN 2454-6186,
IIIS, IX, 1152-1163. Retrieved from DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.903SEDU0087
 Tabasum. S., & Suntharalingam. K., (2024). Mapping Violence against Women within the Discourse of
Globalization: A Study Based on South Asian Garments Factory. International Journal of Research and
Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), ISSN 2454-6186,III,VIII,2717-2727. Retrieved from DOI:
https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803188
 Conference Journal Publication: Tabasum, & Suntharalingam. (2022, November). Vasudaiva
Katumbakam: A Sensory Ethnography of the South Asian Experiences of Youth Community in New Delhi.
Journal of South Asian Fraternity (SAF), Manipur, India
 Newspaper Publication: Tabasum. S. (2023, October 16). Shivkumar Bilagramir Kobita. Nagorik
Songbad, Prothom Alo Retrieved from https://nagorik.prothomalo. com/reader/sevlda0d36
 Magazine Publication: Tabasum, S., (2017, February 1). Muktijudher Cholochitro. Quarterly Journal on
War of Liberation, Sawpno’71, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 Tabasum, S. (2024, November). Reshaping Gendered Migration: An Ethnographic Study of the Women of
Agro-ecological Zones in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Institute of Social Research Trust – BISR, Dhaka,
Bangladesh
 Tabasum, S. (2024, February). Saving Our Parents Rights: An Evaluation Based on Bangladeshi Context.
ICSSR Edited Book Volume/ Proceedings, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India
 Tabasum, S. (2023, October). Locating Subaltern Migration within the Discourse of Globalization: A Study
Based on Urban Bangladesh. STAR Scholars Global Conference Proceedings Book, University of Vigo,
Spain

 Tabasum, S. (2026). Reshaping Gendered Migration: An Ethnographic Study of the Women of Agro
ecological Zones in Bangladesh. Cries of the Earth: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Environmental
Crisis in the Global South, Springer
 Tabasum, S. (2026). Contributions of Bangladeshi Women Economists: A Review of Gender-Sensitive
Economic Policies and Labor Market Equity. History of Gender and Feminist Economics in South Asia,
Routledge
 Tabasum, S. (2025). বাাংলাদেদের নব উত্থান : জলবায়ু-সহনেীলতা এবাং পররদবেগত নযায়রবচাদর যুব
ননতত্বাধীন সাংগ্রাম [Bangladesh Rising: Youth-Led Fight for Climate-Resilient and Environmental Justice].
In M.S., Editor, I. S & S.S. Editor, একুে েতদক তারুণ্য, জলবায়ু সাংকট ও নমাকারবলা ( pp. 29-34).
Swapno 71. GCFIL BD.

 Peer Reviewer Workshop, hosted by Tylor & Francis Group with National Communication Association,
African Journalism Studies, Journal of Contemporary African Studies and Critical Arts, May 2024
 Virtual Workshop on SOP Writing, EMK Center, Dhaka Bangladesh, Dec 2023
 Data Collectors Training Programme For Research Study, “An Assessment of Current Status of PPFP
Services in Bangladesh: Identify the Opportunities and Barriers”, NIPORT, Medical Education and Family
Welfare Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Azimpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March, 2019

Key Research Skills
 Research Methods: Extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including
ethnography, interviews, surveys, KII and focus groups.
 Fieldwork Experience: Conducted long-term field research in marginalized rural areas of Bangladesh,
interacting directly with local communities.
 Data Analysis Tools: Proficient in SPSS, NVivo, and R for both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
 Research Communication: Expertise in report writing, Proposal Writing, policy briefs, and academic
journal publication
Language Skills:
 English: Fluent
 Bengali: Native
 Hindi: Proficient

 Silver Jubilee Award Scholarship (SJS): South Asian University, New Delhi, 2021-2023
 Best Coordinator Award: Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV), Global Peace Women, August 2023
 Global Women’s Dream Grant: Global Peace Women, October 2023
 Global Women’s Dream Grant: Korean Dream Family Challenge, September, 2024

 Labor & Migration Studies
 Marginalization and Minority Progress
 Public Health
 Gender Studies
 Women Empowerment
 Religious Studies
 Violence and Suffering
 Education; Critical Knowledge and Pedagogical Possibilities
 Climate Change