Md. Shariful Islam
Assistant Professor
Address:
Room No. 3363, 3rd Academic Building, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh
Md. Shariful Islam is an Assistant Professor of Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline at Khulna University, Bangladesh. He holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Dhaka University. His professional journey began as a journalist at The Daily Samakal, a renowned national newspaper in Bangladesh. He then transitioned
to academia, serving as a lecturer at Daffodil International University,
Bangladesh. He actively engages in diverse academic, organizational, and extracurricular pursuits. Additionally, His research paper and news articles has been featured in various national and international journals and newspapers. Md. Shariful Islam is dedicated to sharing knowledge and advancing the field of Mass Communication and Journalism, striving to make significant contributions to the academic and professional domains of the field.
MSS in Mass Communication and Journalism, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2015
BSS (Hons.) in Mass Communication and Journalism, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2014
New Media || Digital Media and Communication || Media Policy and Principles || Health Communication
Current Research Project/Collaboration
| SL | Title | Research Role | Awarded Date | Completion Date | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | News Sharing on Social Media: Trends and Ethical Practices of Mainstream Media in Bangladesh | Principal Investigator | 2022 | National | |
| 2 | Factors Affecting E-Commerce Entrepreneurship of Rural Women in Bangladesh | Co-Principal Investigator | 2024 | National |
Convenor, Planning Committee, DW Environmental
Journalism Workshop, Jointly Organized by Mass Communication and
Journalism Discipline, Khulna University, & DW Akademie, Germany in
2023
Member, Organizing Task Force, 1st International Conference on Social Science Issues, Organized by Social Science School, Khulna University in 2023
App Idea on Helpline, Selected for Second Round in Mujib 100 Idea
Contest, Nominated by University Grant Commission (UGC), Bangladesh in 2021.
Training
Trainer, Training Program on Right to Information: Reality and Challenges,
Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Khulna University in 2023
Trainer, Workshop on Basics of Journalism for Working Journalists of Khulna District, Organized by Press Institute of Bangladesh in 2022
Trainer, Workshop on Basics of News Writing and Development Journalism, Organized by Press Information Department (PID), Khulna in 2022
Training on Mixed Methods Research Design and Data
Analysis with SPSS and Nvivo, Organized by Urban and Rural Planning
Discipline, Khulna University in 2020
Training on Reporting & Sub-editing for Print Media,
Organized by MRDI & Infocus in 2014
Training on Brand Development, Organized
by BEXIMCO Media in 2014
Training on Bangla Pronunciation, Writing and Reciting, Organized by Kanthashilan in 2011
Online Training on Facebook Fundamentals for News by Center for Communication Action Bangladesh, Center for Investigative Reporting, and the Facebook Journalism Project, Presented by BigSpring in 2021
Online Certificate Course on Understanding Research Methods by University of London, Offered through Coursera in 2020
Workshop and Conference
Panelist, Understanding the Landscape of Local and
Regional Media. 8th
CJEN Bangladesh Networking Conference 2023. Jointly organized by the Department
of Journalism, Media, and Communication (JMC), Daffodil International
University (DIU) and DW Akademie, to be held on October 28–29, 2023, at
Daffodil International University, Bangladesh.
Discussant, Journalism Practices in Bangladesh:
Challenges and Prospects. National Conference 2023: Journalism, Media & Communication
program, jointly organized by the Department of Journalism and Media
Studies, MRDI & Fojo Media Institute, scheduled on October 4, 2023, at
the Department of Journalism and Media Studies in Jahangirnagar University.
Participant, 5th Networking Conference on Banglades’s Changing Mediascape: Roles, Challenges and Commitments of Journalism Schools, jointly organized by Media Studies and Journalism, ULAB, Bangladesh & DW Akademie, Germany in 2022.
Discussant on Misuse of Social Media, Khulna Betar (Radio), Aired (Live Programme) on 20 September 2022.
Participant, 4th Networking
Conference on News
Media in Bangladesh during Covid-19: Role of State and Media Educators Jointly
Organized by Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Jahangirnagar
University & DW Akademie, Germany in 2021
Participant, 3rd Networking Conference on
Journalism Education Connecting to the Professionals Jointly Organized
by Mass Communication and Journalism Department, Comilla University
& DW Akademie, Germany in 2020
Participant, Orientation Workshop on Tutorial Content Development
on Media Ethics and Media Laws in Bangladesh, Organized by Article-19
in 2019
Participant, Workshop on Media Response in
Humanitarian and Disaster Contexts, Jointly Organized by Oxfam,
Bangladesh & Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of
Dhaka in 2015
Webinar
Moderator, Leveraging Media Literacy to Fight Hate Speech and Fake News in Digital Media, organized by International Centre for Communication and Development on 30 October 2022
Co-Speaker, Titled on Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Independence: Journalism in Bangladesh since 50 years Organized by Bangladesh Journalism Students Council in 2021.
Webinar Link: https://fb.watch/v/tUMH6wiL/
Speaker, Titled on Campus Reporting and Creative Writing. Organized by Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University Journalists' Association in 2021. Webinar at https://zoom.us/
Speaker, Titled on Crime Reporting and Source Building. Organized by Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Daffodil International University in 2021. Webinar at https://meet.google.com/
Co-Speaker, Titled The Idea of Young Researchers on Academic and Research Practices in Bangladesh and India. Organized by Indo-Bangla Media Educators' Network in 2020.
Webinar: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=958927881269753&ref=watch_permalink
Co-Speaker, Titled on Bicentenary Anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: The Battle of Lone Warrior. Organized by Indo-Bangla Media Educators' Network.
Webinar: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=3477300885642203&ref=watch_permalink
Co-Speaker, Titled on Media Censorship: Bangladesh Perspectives. Organized by Newspaper Olympiad in 2020. Webinar Link: https://fb.watch/v/3fGAjOiC9/
Speaker, Titled on Feature and Creative Writing. Organized by Helix, Khulna University Biotech Club in 2020. Webinar at https://zoom.us/
Co-Speaker, Titled on Press Freedom and Free Flow of Information during Covid-19. Organized by Mirchak Mahjantola Education and Welfare Society, Malda; Vidyarthi Manch, Howrah; Ulgulan Foundation, Maharastra & Shehnai Vadak Ustad Bismillah Khan Trust, Bihar in 2020. Webinar at meet.google.com/
Co-Speaker, Titled on Free Flow of Information During Pandemic. Organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Daffodil International University in 2020. Webinar at meet.google.com/
Supervision
| SL | Title | Degree | Role | Start Date | End Date |
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Research Article
Islam, M.S., Hossain M.S., Hossen S. & Bashar K. (2024). Do Local Newspaper Reflect the Locals? A Comparative Study on Local and National News Coverage in Khulna. Khulna University Studies. https://doi.org10.53808/KUS.2024.21.01.961-ss
ইসলাম, মো. শ., হোসেন, মো. শা., ইসলাম, মা. ও দুলাল, তা. (২০২৪)। বানান ভুল বিষয়ক প্রতিবেদন: সংবাদমাধ্যমের আধেয় বিশ্লেষণ। মাতৃভাষা পত্রিকা। বর্ষ: ৮, সংখ্যা ১-২। পৃষ্ঠা: ৯৭-১১২। আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা ইনস্টিটিউট: ঢাকা।
Siam, M. M. & Islam, M. S. (2023). Facebook
as a Platform for Local Government Election Campaign in Bangladesh: A Study on
Narayanganj City Corporation Election 2022. Khulna University Studies. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.SI.2023.ICSSI60-ss
Das, B. & Islam, M. S. (2023). Influencing
Factors and News Coverage of Cyclone in the Leading Newspaper of Bangladesh: A
Study on Cyclone Bulbul. Journal of the Patuakhali Science and
Technology University.
Hasib, M & Islam, M. S. (2023). The State of Investigative Journalism During Covid-19: A Study
on Print Media of Bangladesh. Khulna University
Studies. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.SI.2023.ICSSI52-ss
Esha, S. A. & Islam, M. S. (2023). Coverage of Editorials on Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladeshi Newspapers. Khulna University Studies. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.SI.2023.ICSSI62-ss
Co-Principal Investigator, Project titled Factors Affecting E-Commerce Entrepreneurship of Rural Women in Bangladesh, Funded by Planning Ministry, Bangladesh
Periodical Article
Islam, M.S. (2021). Investigative Journalism in
International Media: Covid-19 Perspectives. Nirikkha. Vol 235,
PP. 44-46
Conference Paper
Tisha, I. R. & Islam, M.S. (2024). From Protagonists to Stereotypes: Assessing Gender Sensitivity in Female-led Commercial Films of Bangladesh. Paper presented at 3rd International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences: Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University.
Juthi, J., Hossen, S., Islam, M.S., Hossain, M.S. (2023). Framing of Russia-Ukraine War in the Leading Newspapers of Bangladesh. Paper Presented at National Conference 2023: Journalism, Media & Communication, Journalism and Media Studies Department, Jahangirnagar University, MRDI and Fojo Media Institute.
Das, B. & Islam, M. S. (2023). Preparing for Disaster: Investigating How Coastal Teens Use Digital Media for Cyclone Preparedness in the Southwestern Part of Bangladesh. Paper Presented at National Conference 2023: Journalism, Media & Communication, Journalism and Media Studies Department, Jahangirnagar University, MRDI and Fojo Media Institute.
Siam, M.M.B.R, & Islam, M.S (2023). Facebook as a Platform for Political Campaign: A Study on Narayanganj City
Corporation Election 2022. Paper presented at 1st
International Conference on Social Science Issues, Social Science School,
Khulna University.
Hasib, M., & Islam, M.S (2023). State of
Investigative Journalism during COVID-19: A Study on Print Media of Bangladesh.
Paper presented at 1st International Conference on Social
Science Issues, Social Science School, Khulna University.
Esha, S. A., & Islam, M.S (2023). Coverage of Editorials on Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladeshi Newspapers. Paper presented at 1st International Conference on Social Science Issues, Social Science School, Khulna University.
Islam, M.S., & Fahim, S.H. (2016). Viewership Factors of Television Program in Bangladesh. Paper presented at National Conference on Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Dhaka.
Newspaper Article
Rahman, M.G. & Islam, M.S. (2020, May 3). কারাগারের রোজনামচায় গণমাধ্যমের স্বাধীনতা ও বর্তমান অবস্থা (Review of Press Freedom in the Light of Prison Diary). The Daily Prothom Alo: Online Edition. Retrieved from https://www.prothomalo.com/opinion/column/‘কারাগারের-রোজনামচা’য়-গণমাধ্যমের-স্বাধীনতা-এবং
Islam, M.S. (2020, April 5). সংবাদমাধ্যমের সৃজনশীল আন্দোলন (The Social movement of Media). The
Daily Samakal: Print and Online Edition. P4. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/editorial-comments/article/200417791/
Newspaper Report
Islam, M.S. (2015, September 02). ঝরে পড়ার হার এখনও ৪০ শতাংশের বেশি (The
drop-out rate is still more than 40%). The Daily Samakal: Print and
Online Edition), P1. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/print/140983185/print
Islam, M.S. (2015, February 20). ভুল বানানের ছড়াছড়ি (The
misspelt is everywhere). The Daily Samakal: Print and Online
Edition, P1. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/bibidh/article/1502119949/
Islam, M.S. (2015, February 15). যাত্রীদের সঙ্গে প্রতারণা: চাঁদার টাকা উসুল অতিরিক্ত ভাড়ায়। (Fraudulence with Passengers) (Print
and Online Edition), P4. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-others/article/1502119877/
Islam, M.S. (2015, January 29). ফুটপাতে ব্যবসায়ীদের মাথায় হাত (Avalanche of footway investors). The
Daily Samakal: Print and Online Edition, P1. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-others/article/1501115286/
Islam, M.S. (2015, January 23). হাঁস পালনে এসেছে সুদিন (The good-days came in poultry
farming). The Daily Samakal: Print and Online Edition, P3.
Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-others/article/1501113793/
Islam, M.S. (2014, December 28). রুদ্ধশ্বাস ২৩ ঘন্টা (23
hours of Suffocating) The Daily Samakal: Print Edition,
P1
Islam, M.S. (2014, October 25). 'মৃত্যুরহস্য' উদ্ঘাটনে পুলিশের আগ্রহ কম (Police
Are Paying Less Heed to Investigate Murder Mysteries). The Daily Samakal:
Print and Online Edition, P1. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/bibidh/article/141094352
Islam, M.S. (2014, October 24). পুলিশ ফাঁড়ি মধুর হাঁড়ি: রাজধানীর ৫২ পুলিশ ফাঁড়িতেই নানা অনিয়ম ও হয়রানির অভিযোগ (Irregularities
and Vexation at Police Outpost). The Daily Samakal: Print and Online
Edition, P1. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-others/article/141094112/
Islam, M.S. (2014, October 11). প্রতারণার ধরণ পাল্টাচ্ছে (Changing trends of forgery) The Daily Samakal: Print
and Online Edition, P 20. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-others/article/141091240/
Islam, M.S. & Mostofa M.G. (2014, August 18). রোমানের কাছে সবাই অসহায়: ময়মনসিংহে অপ্রতিরোধ্যে মাদক ব্যবসা (Irresistible drug trading in
Mymensingh) The Daily Samakal: Print and Online Edition,
P 17. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-khobor/article/140879812/
Islam, M.S. (2014, July 20). প্রক্সি কারাভোগ: মুক্তি চায় নাসির (Proxy
Imprisonment) The Daily Samakal: Print and Online Edition, P3.
Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-khobor/article/140773698
Islam, M.S. (2014, July 12). নীলক্ষেতে জাল সনদের হাট (Fake Certificate Syndicate). The
Daily Samakal: Print and Online Edition, P1. Retrieved from https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-first-page/article/140771925/
Feature Writing
This course highlights the process of feature writing for newspapers and televisions. It also discusses the feature types, techniques,
wordcraft, interview and ethics. |
Internet Studies and Online Searching
This course focuses on advanced searching skills in the online environment. It explores the techniques of professional E-mail and Browsing. Basically, It highlights the practical skill on information and communication technology. |
Investigative Reporting
This course is designed to get skills and techniques needed for finding, researching and developing an investigative story.
It also covers the techniques for getting information, ethical guideline and the contemporary practices and trends of investigative journalism. |
Investigative Report Writing: Field Work
It mainly focuses on the application of theoretical knowledge about skills and techniques needed for developing a story.
It helps the students to make a complete investigative story. |
Laws and Ethics in Media
The focus will be on what journalists should do and what
they should not do.
The main objective of this course is to enrich knowledge about media laws and ethics. It also explains the background of media laws and their aspects. |
Mass Media in Bangladesh
This course focuses on the history, roles and responsibilities of mass media. Students will cover the issues on media control, ownership, the relationship between mass media and the government. It also deals with various media organizations, the current media situation of Bangladesh, media propaganda, the trends of new media etc. |
Reporting for Print Media
This course will develop the knowledge about basic reporting skills for print media.
It also distinguish the manner of reporting between pint and electronic media. |
Report Writing for Newspaper (Sessional)
It focuses on practical news writing for newspapers.
It also explores the different types of structures and techniques for print media |
Information Gathering and News Writing
This course is designed for developing the ability to gather information, organize, write,
rewrite the news. It focuses on methods of report writing and interview techniques It also explains the news beats and basic news elements. |
Information Gathering and News Writing (Sessional)
It focuses on fieldwork relating to information gathering and news writing. It highlights the practical work on intro/lead writing. |
Fundamentals of Journalism
This course focuses on basic concepts and types of journalism, ethical issues, newspaper content, history of journalism, works and contribution of pioneers, new journalism etc. It also covers the journalistic jargon. |
Fundamentals of Journalism (Sessional)
Sessional provides students with the opportunity to gain the basic skills of journalism. It also introduces the journalism scenario through field visit to media outlets. |
- Feature Writing
- Internet Studies and Online Searching
- Investigative Reporting
- Investigative Report Writing: Field Work
- Laws and Ethics in Media
- Mass Media in Bangladesh
- Reporting for Print Media
- Report Writing for Newspaper (Sessional)
- Information Gathering and News Writing
- Information Gathering and News Writing (Sessional)
- Fundamentals of Journalism
- Fundamentals of Journalism (Sessional)