Md. Fajlay Rabbi
Assistant Professor
Email:
ranjanrabbi@edu.ku.ac.bd
Contact:
01681687987
Address:
Education Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208
Passionate about teaching and learning, capable of adopting new technologies in education. The vision is to develop our education system through developing human resources in this arena.
- Doctor of Philosophy- ongoing
- Master of Education (M.Ed) from Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka (2013) with scholarship and full free studentship.
- Bachelor of Education (Hons.) from Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka (2012)
- HSC major in Science from Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Rifles Public School and College from Dhaka Board with scholarship and full free studentship.
- SSC major in Science from Cantonment Public School and College, Saidpur, Rajshahi Board
Interested in educational research mainly. Focused areas are:
- Educational Psychology
- Instructional Technology
- ICT in Education
- Value Education
- Non-formal education
- Education in Emergency
- Special Education
- Secondary Education
- Primary Education
- Teacher Education and Training
- Assessment.
- Curriculum
- Communication in education
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices in education and other areas
- Education policy
- Health Education
- Law in Education
- Early Childhood Education & Development
Current Research Project/Collaboration
| SL | Title | Research Role | Awarded Date | Completion Date | Funding Agency |
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| 1 | Education in the time of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Current scenario and implications for post COVID – 19 education | Principal Investigator | March 2021 | September 2022 | National |
| 2 | Addressing learning loss/gap using low-tech remote learning among underprivileged in developing countries: The Bangladesh Case | Co-Principal Investigator | June 2022 | July 2023 | International |
| 3 | Educational Background of the convicted rapists in Bangladesh | Principal Investigator | March, 2020 | December 2024 | National |
| 4 | Telementoring and telecounselling for the children and their mother to reduce learning gap during COVID-19 in Bangladesh | Co-Principal Investigator | January 2023 | January 2024 | International |
| 5 | Engaging Students in Community Development: A Step Towards Sustainable Khulna City | Co-Principal Investigator | March,2025 | National |
1. Assistant Professor (December,24, 2020- continuing)
Khulna University · Managing classroom teaching and learning activities of B.Ed (Hons),PGDEd (Post Graduate Diploma) & MEd students on different areas of education with a view to preparing them future leaders in teaching, research, administration, and management. Frequently taught courses for student-teachers at PGDEd-1102: Education in Bangladesh, PGDEd-1205: Introduction to Educational Research, PGDEd-1207: Educational Management, MEd-1203: Education and Development, IER-1101: Introduction to Education, IER-2105: Instructional Technology etc. · Developing and reviewing curriculum and materials for teacher education · Imparting in developing Recognition of Prior Learning Test for admission process of students from whole country · Developing student teacher training materials · Supervising research work at M. Ed. & so on · Provide leadership & management support to inter-institutional areas/department, design plan and conduct simulation, micro- teaching, oversee the practice teaching student-teachers of IER |
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Lecturer (December 24, 2018 - December 23,2020) |
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Khulna
University ·
Managing classroom teaching and learning activities
of B.Ed (Hons),PGDEd (Post Graduate Diploma) & MEd students on different
areas of education with a view to preparing them future leaders in teaching,
research, administration, and management. Frequently taught courses for
student-teachers at PGDEd-1102: Education in Bangladesh, PGDEd-1205:
Introduction to Educational Research, PGDEd-1207: Educational Management,
MEd-1203: Education and Development, IER-1101: Introduction to Education,
IER-2105: Instructional Technology etc. ·
Developing and reviewing curriculum and materials
for teacher education ·
Imparting in developing Recognition of Prior
Learning Test for admission process of students from whole country ·
Developing student teacher training materials ·
Supervising research work at M. Ed. & so on ·
Provide leadership & management support to
inter-institutional areas/department, design plan and conduct simulation,
micro- teaching, oversee the practice teaching student-teachers of IER |
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Upazilla Academic Supervisor (February 15, 2015 - December 23,
2018) |
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Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education Secondary
Education Sector Investment Program (SESIP) |
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Research Officer (January 11, 2015 - February 13, 2015) |
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Business Accelerate Bd. ltd |
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Research Assistant (November 27, 2014 - December 27, 2014) |
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Plan International Bangladesh |
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Research Assistant (May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014) |
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Foundation for Educational Research Planning &
Development (FREPD) |
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Field Researcher (January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013) |
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Mott Macdonald |
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Field Researcher (July 1, 2012 - July 30, 2012) |
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Save The Children |
* PhD Fellowship from Prime Minister's Education Assistance Trust (PMEAT), Ministry of Education in 2024
* Postgraduate Scholarship and Full free studentship from Ministry of Education in 2014
* Grameen Staff Welfare Scholarship in 2008
* Board Scholarship from DSHE, Ministry of Education for the academic result of SSC in 2006
* Grameen Staff Welfare Scholarship in 2006
Supervision
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(1) Rabbi, M. F., Pranto, U. H., & Sheikh, M. L. (2026). Beyond deadlines: academic stress, mental health risks, and coping inequities at Khulna University. at-tadzkir.pdtii.org. https://doi.org/10.59373/attadzkir.v5i1.233
(2) Rabbi, M.F., Alam, S.S.M., & Halder, M. (2025). The influence of the July 2024 revolution on the mental health of tertiary level students in Bangladesh. ijoed.org. https://doi.org/10.70437/spyz4v59
(3) Rabbi, M. F., Kamal, F., Islam, M. S. I., & Abir, S. S. (2025). Reasons Behind the Challenges Faced by Undergraduate Level Students While Communicating in English: Khulna University Perspective. Papanda Journal of English Education, 4(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.56916/pjee.v4i1.1160
(4) Tamami, F. Q. A., Shohib, M. W., Maksum, M. N. R., Rabbi, M. F., Daud, Z., Fadli, N., & Wadi, M. F. (2025). The effect of deep learning and problem based learning on active and independent learning with mediation variable. Journal of Research in Instructional, 5(2), 613–628. https://doi.org/10.30862/jri.v5i2.718
(5) Rabbi, M. F., & Roy, T. (2025). Exploring the value systems of secondary level students in Bangladesh: A systematic literature review. Khulna University Studies, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2025.22.01.1298-ed
(6) Roy, B. K., Jony, M. S., & Rabbi, M. F. (2024). Burnout among the non-government secondary school teachers in Bangladesh: Prevalence, causes and effects. Journal of Research in Instructional, 4(2), 507–525. https://doi.org/10.30862/jri.v4i2.496
(7) Chowdhury, Y., Islam, M. M., & Rabbi, M. F. (2024). Science in Decline: An in-depth analysis of factors responsible for the diminished interest in secondary and higher secondary levels in Bangladesh. Natural Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA, 11(1), 26–39. https://doi.org/10.30738/natural.v11i1.17170
(8) Rabbi, M. F., & Islam, M. S. (2024). The Effect of Academic Stress and Mental Anxiety among the Students of Khulna University. Edukasiana, 3(3), 280–299. https://doi.org/10.56916/ejip.v3i3.723
(9) Mahmud, S. M. H., & Rabbi, M. F. (2024). Inclusion of legal education in secondary and higher secondary education system in Bangladesh: An appraisal. Psychology, Evaluation, and Technology in Educational Research, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.33292/petier.v6i2.219
(10) Islam, M. S., & Rabbi, M. F. (2024). Exploring the Sources of Academic Stress and Adopted Coping Mechanisms among University Students. International Journal on Studies in Education, 6(2), 255–271. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonse.203
(11) Rabbi, M.F., Islam, M.S., & Hossain, M.J. (2024). Enhancing English Language Learning In Tertiary Education Through Blended Approaches: A Bangladesh Perspective. Indonesian Journal of Education Research (IJoER), 5(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.37251/ijoer.v5i1.745
(12) Islam, M. M., Rahman, M., & Rabbi, M. F. (2023). Transforming teaching practices: Enhancing ICT-pedagogy integration through curriculum innovations in teacher education of Bangladesh. Journal of Research in Instructional, 3(2), 87–102. https://doi.org/10.30862/jri.v3i2.223
(13) Mia, M. M., Islam, M. M., & Rabbi, M.F. (2023). Exploring the secondary level teachers’ appointment system in Bangladesh for ensuring quality teachers. Journal of Research in Instructional, 3(1), 41–54. https://doi.org/10.30862/jri.v3i1.193
(15) Ropum, S. M. K., Islam, M. M., & Rabbi, M. F. (2022, November 20). Multimedia classrooms of the secondary schools in Bangladesh: A situation analysis. Journal of Research in Instructional, 2(2), 175–196. https://doi.org/10.30862/jri.v2i2.98
- (16) Sheikh, M. S., Rashid, M., Nibir, M. M. A. M., & Rabbi, M. F. (2022). EXPLORING THE UNDERLYING FACTORS OF DROPPING OUT AT SECONDARY-LEVEL SCHOOLS IN KHULNA, BANGLADESH. Khulna University Studies, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.53808/kus.2022.19.01.2119-edu
- (17) Rabbi, M.F., Sarker, S., Smita, M.K. (2022). Online Classes and its Effect on the Students of Public Universities in Bangladesh. Journal of Teacher Education and Research, 17(1):9-15. https://doi.org/10.36268/JTER/17101
- (18) Razu, S. R., Nishu, N. A., Rabbi, M. F., Talukder, A., & Ward, P. R. (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Concerning COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study of Patients With Chronic Illnesses. Frontiers in Public Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.628623
- (19) Al-amin, M. , Jahan, I. , Rabbi, M. F. & Islam, U. (2021). Can Blended Learning be the New-Normal in the Post-Pandemic Higher Educational Institutions? . International Journal of Educational Research Review , 6 (4) , 306-317 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ijere/issue/64800/944932
- (20) Rabbi, M. F. (2020). Effective Use of Teaching Methods and Techniques at Primary level in Bangladesh. Primary Education Journal, 11(1), 83–96. http://nape.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/nape.portal.gov.bd/page/8c9078b4_2d60_44b7_87ce_fe9015a453f0/2020-11-23-16-56-edab528b971a070f71890fea0fb196df.pdf
- (21) Rabbi, M. F. , Smita, M. K. & Mohammad, S. (2020). Using Social Networking Sites as Medium of Instruction at Tertiary Education During Covid-19 Situation in Bangladesh . International Journal of Educational Research Review , 5 (3) , 258-264. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.741644
- (22) Smita, M.K., Rabbi, M. F., & Mohammad, S. (2020). Reasons behind Dropping out of Slum Children from Non-formal School in Dhaka. Jurnal Iqra’ : Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan, 5(2), 14-29. https://doi.org/10.25217/ji.v5i2.953
- (23) Rabbi, M. F., Smita, M. K., & Mohammad, S. (2020). Income Generating Programs for the Learners of Community Learning Centers in Bangladesh: An Evaluative Study. Income Generating Programs for the Learners of Community Learning Centers in Bangladesh: An Evaluative Study, 10(3), 1–5. https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jrme/pages/vol10-issue3.Series-1.html
- Book Chapter
- (1) Razu, S.R., Rabbi, M.F., Nibir, M.MAM., Hoque, F., Islam, M.S. (2024). ‘We’re Losing Our Bread and Butter Like Never Before’: Journalism in Bangladesh in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In: Lewis, M., Govender, E., Holland, K. (eds) Communicating COVID-19. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41237-0_4
- (2) Roy, T., & Rabbi, M. F. (2025). Inequality and heat stress in coastal Bangladesh |Southasiadisasters.net, issue No. 223. The All India Disaster Mitigation Institute. https://aidmi.org/social-inequalities-and-heat-stress-in-coastal-communities-a-sociological-perspective/
- Conference Proceedings
- (1) Rabbi, M.F. (2025). A Systematic Literature Review on the Formation of Academic Values among Secondary School Students in Bangladesh: Influences, Gaps, and Educational Implications. In the 1st International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS-2025) by BRUR, Bangladesh.
- (2) Rabbi, M.F. (2025). Academic Values and Mental Health Outcomes among Secondary School Students: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. In National Conference on Transformative Research and its Future Impacts (NCTRFI), RIC, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
- (3) Rabbi, M.F. (2025). Factors Shaping Academic Values among Secondary Level Students in Bangladesh: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. In
- 3rd International Conference on Building Inclusive Futures: Society, Development and Governance in the 21st Century,
- University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- (4) Alam, S.M.S., Rabbi, M.F. (2025). Digital Classrooms in Khulna: How Technology is Reshaping Primary Education. In the 3rd
- International Conference on Building Inclusive Futures: Society, Development, and Governance in the 21st Century,
- University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
- (5) Pranto, U.H., Sheikh, M.L., Rabbi, M.F. (2025).
- Academic Stress and Its Effect on Students' Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Study at Khulna University In RUEC 1st International Conference 2025, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- (6) Rabbi, M.F., Adhikary, S., Halder, M., Alam, S.M.S. (2025). Digital Screen Exposure and Children’s Learning Outcomes in Khulna, Bangladesh. In 9th International Ankara Multidisciplinary Studies Congress held online and in-person on November 13-14, 2025, Ankara, Turkey
- (7) Rabbi, M.F.(2026).An Evaluation of the National School Feeding Program's Impact on Educational Outcomes and Community Engagement in Rural Bangladesh. In
- Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia At
- : Kathmandu, Nepal on December 2-4,2025
- (8) Rabbi, M.F., Halder, M., Alam, S.M.S. (2026). Exploring Digital Pedagogy Implementation in Primary Schools: Teachers' and Parents' Perspectives in Khulna. In BELTA National Conference, 2026. In Khulna University, Bangladesh
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology is a base of education. Mainly education consists of three bases- Philosophical, Psychological and Sociological. This course will help the students to understand more the psychology of the students and the teachers. |
Instructional Technology
This course helps the participants to develop clear understanding about the concept of pedagogy, commonly used terminologies in instructional technology, and role of teacher and instructional materials in teaching learning process. Running |
Education in Bangladesh
The course introduces the students to the national system of education. It
also introduces the students to the different sectors of education.
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Non-Formal and Continuing Education
The course is designed to provide knowledge,
understanding and insights into Non-formal and Continuing Education (NFCE). It
will allow interfacing formal and informal education and its linkages with
basic education and the skill development programs. The importance of NFCE in
developing society will be highlighted in the course. The NFCE and CE in
creating a learning society and its importance in improving the quality of live
in Bangladesh will be the special features of the course. |
Educational Management
The course includes concepts of administration, organization, management
and leadership related to educational institution. Emphasis will be given on
the practical aspects of the system and institutional management and
administration, including the head’s role in respective organization. |
Sociological Foundation of Education
This course focuses on
applying sociological principles to the whole process of education.It will help
the students become socially aware of their responsibilities not only to
themselves but also to the society as well.
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Bangladesh Studies
This course focuses on the geographical, historical, sociological and
cultural aspects of Bangladesh.
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Leadership, Management and Capacity Building in NFLE
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Philosophical Foundations of Education
The course is designed to emphasize how philosophical ideas about education developed over a considerable period; emphasis will be placed on helping students develop ideas about education and provide tools to use in thinking about issues in education. Running |
Action Research in Education
This course focuses on research for addressing teaching and education related problems. |
Economics of Education
This course will provide students with the tools to use an economic lens to analyse fundamental issues in education: how and why institution/government make decisions to invest in education, the effect of education on long-term social and economic outcomes. This course intends to • provide an overview of the effect of education on long-term social and economic outcomes. • provide an overview of the structure of education markets and institutions • present the core theoretical models used to analyse and understand how individuals, schools, and governments make education and resource allocation decisions • build a firm understanding of the way economists approach the evaluation of education policies and the research evidence on the determinants of educational attainment and the effect of education-related policies Running |
Pedagogy and Andragogy in National and Global context
This course enables participants to thoroughly grasp pedagogy and andragogy in national and international settings. Running |
ICT in Education
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ICT in Education: Sessional
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Education and development
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- Educational Psychology
- Instructional Technology
- Education in Bangladesh
- Non-Formal and Continuing Education
- Educational Management
- Sociological Foundation of Education
- Bangladesh Studies
- Leadership, Management and Capacity Building in NFLE
- Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Action Research in Education
- Economics of Education
- Pedagogy and Andragogy in National and Global context
- ICT in Education
- ICT in Education: Sessional
- Education and development