Dr. Tunvir Ahamed Shohel
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Dr. Tunvir Ahamed Shohel is a Professor of Sociology Discipline at Khulna University, Bangladesh. He joined Khulna University as a Lecturer on November 03, 2009.  His work draws an attention on and contributes to the study of culture and gender on development initiatives such as financial inclusion (e.g., microfinance) targeting women in developing countries, specifically on Bangladesh.

Dr. Shohel holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Monash University, Australia, a MA (Mgr.) degree in Sociology from Masaryk University, Czech Republic, and MSS and BSS degree in Sociology from Khulna University, Bangladesh. Dr. Shohel’s research work and publications deploy the knowledge of sociology to address issues relevant to social inequalities and gender. His additional research expertise covers areas such as climate change vulnerabilities of the indigenous communities living in the coastal regions, social perception, and recognition of mental health issues. However, culture remains as his root of analytical frame for research. 

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology, Monash University, Clayton campus, Australia - (2017-2021)
  • Master Degree in Sociology (Magistr), Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic - (2012-2014)
  • Master of Social Sciences (MSS) in Sociology, Khulna University, Bangladesh - (2009-2010)
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) in Sociology, Khulna University, Bangladesh (2005-2008)


Gender
Financial Inclusion
Indigenous Community
 Culture
Mental Health 
Climate, Geography and Environment

Professor (June 03, 2021 to present date) Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh

Associate Professor (November 03, 2016  → June 02, 2021), Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh

Assistant Professor (November 03, 2011 → November 02, 2016), Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh

Lecturer (November 03, 2009 → November 02, 2011), Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh


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Supervision

SL Title Degree Role Start Date End Date
1 Knowledge and Practices Regarding Safe Motyherhood in Ruhul Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2014 31st December, 2014
2 A Qualitative Study on Traditions, Rituals, and Practices Related to 'Rash Festival Sundarbans' and Its Impact on the Community Livelihood and Ecosystem of Sundarbans Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor January 2023 December 2023
3 Does higher education enhance women’s autonomy? A comparative study on secular and sectarian graduates in Bangladesh PhD Supervisor July 2023 June 2026 (Expected)
4 Education as a Determinant of Women Empowerment: A Study among Married Women in Rural Areas of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor January 2023 December 2023
5 ‘Micro-Credit Loan’ an Empowerment Tool or a Loan Trap for Women? A Qualitative Investigation from Khulna District of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor January 2023 December 2023
6 A Qualitative Study on Traditions, Rituals and Practices Related to "Rash Mela" and Its Impact on the Community Livelihood and Ecosystem of Sundarbans Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor January 2023 December 2023
7 Life and Livelihood of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Resource-dependent People in Disaster-prone South-western Regions of Bangladesh PhD Supervisor July 2022 June 2026 (Expected)
8 Music As Cultural Transference: Studying Parental Motivation of Sending their Children to Music School Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2015 31st December, 2015
9 Impact of Mobile phone Usage on daily life in University Students. Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2015 31st December, 2015
10 Cultural Understanding of Advertisement and Media Focus of Women in Bangladesh. Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2015 31st December, 2015
11 Livelihood Patterns of the Street children in Khulna City of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2014 31st December, 2014
12 Changing Pattern of Livelihood Due to Water Logging Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2014 31st December, 2014
13 Drug Addiction and its Consequence on student Academic Life at Khulna University Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2014 31st December, 2014
14 Impact of Conventional Gender Roles of Women on Microfinance Participation : A Qualitative Study from Bangladesh Masters Supervisor 1st January, 2022 January 2023
15 Impact of mobile phone on the Students of Khulna Tanvir Ahmed University Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2011 31st December, 2011
16 The Plight of Hunger: A study on the Underemployed Housemaid in Khulna City Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2011 31st December, 2011
17 Status of women in Household Decision Making Process: A comparative study between Rural & Urban Area of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2011 31st December, 2011
18 Impact of mothers Profession on Health and Nutrition Of Children: A study in Khulna city. Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2011 31st December, 2011
19 Patients satisfaction Regarding of Health Services at Khulna Medical College hospitals(KMCH) of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2010 31st December, 2010
20 Socio-psychology perspective of Suicide:An Empirical Account of the real field Situation Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2010 31st December, 2010
21 Dual Role Complexity of Employed women on the Sphere of their Family Life in Urban Bangladesh:A Study in Khulna City of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2010 31st December, 2010
22 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Microfinance Receiving Women : A Qualitative Study in Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2022 December 2022
23 Deconstructing the Reality of Loan Use among the Microfinance Receiving Households in Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2022 December 2022
24 Impact of Purdah on Microfinance Recipients : A Qualitative Investigation from Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2022 December 2022
25 Domestic Duties Portrayed by Men in Microfinance Receiving Households in Bangladesh Masters Supervisor 1st January, 2022 January 2023

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In 2025

25.   Johura, D. F. T., Lacbawan, M., Mumu, M. N., Shohel, T. A.⸸ (2025). Money is the milk of tiger: domesticating patriarchy, microcredit, and the moral economy of women disempowerment in rural Bangladesh. World Development Perspectives, Volume 41, 2026, 100755, ISSN 2452-2929, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wdp.2025.100755. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452292925001006). (Q1: IF. 2.3)

24. Hossain, M.T., Shohel, T.A., Ahsan, M.N. and Nazrul I, M., 2025. Assessing household, plant-based, and animal-based dietary diversity and their determinants among Sundarbans mangrove forest resource-dependent communities in Bangladesh. Trees, Forests and People, p.100936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100936 (Q1: IF. 2.7)

23. Hossain, M. T., Shohel, T. A., Ahsan, M. N., and Islam, M. N. (2025). Prevalence and determinants of vulnerability among Sundarbans mangrove forest resource-dependent communities in cyclone-prone southwestern coastal districts of Bangladesh. Trees, Forests and People. doi: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100739 (Q1: IF. 2.7)


In 2024

22. Yeasmin, N., Heme, M. A., Mumu, M. N., Shovo, T.-E. A., Aktar, R., Nizam, H., Hossain, M. T., & Shohel, T. A.* (2024). A qualitative investigation to understand the challenges and representation of women in the media industry of Bangladesh. Heliyon, 10(9). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30083  


21. Shohel, T. A.*, Heme, M.A., Shovo, T.E.A., Nasrin, N., Asha A. R., Rahman, T. M. R., Hossain, M.T. Safe water crisis and struggle of climate-vulnerable indigenous communities in southwestern coastal Bangladesh. Water Policy 2024; wp2024269. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/wp.2024.269


In 2023

20. Nasrin, N., Shohel, T.A., Shovo, TEA., Ela, M.Z., Heme, M.A., Hossain, M.T. (2023). Indigenous Knowledge, Practices, and Transformation of Drinking Water Management System: Evidence from Munda Community of Bangladesh. In: Basu, M., DasGupta, R. (eds) Indigenous and Local Water Knowledge, Values and Practices. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9406-7_13

 

19. Nasrin, N., Shohel, T. A., Shovo, T.-E. A., Farjana, F., Nizam, H., Heme, M. A., Islam, A., Paul, P., & Hossain, M. T. (2023). A qualitative investigation of stressful life events and mental health disorders: The views of patients and caregivers in Bangladesh. PLoS ONE, 18(2), e0281649. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281649

 

In 2022

18. Chanda, S. K., Kabir, Md. R., Roy, T., Shohel, T. A. Howlader, Md. H., Razu, S. R. (2022). Sociocultural costs of the long-term COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh: a systematic review.  Sage Open (12/4). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221143298

 

17. Shohel, T.A., Nasrin, N., Farjana, F. et al. (2022). ‘He was a brilliant student but became mad like his grandfather’: an exploratory investigation on the social perception and stigma against individuals living with mental health problems in Bangladesh. BMC Psychiatry 22, 702 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04359-3

  

16. Shohel, T.A.*, Niner, S. & Gunawardana, S.J. (2022) ‘Even Though I Get a Loan, My Husband Controls It’: Rhetoric Versus Reality of Empowering Bangladeshi Women Through Microfinance Programs. Eur J Dev Res. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-022-00539-9

 

15. Hossain, M. T.*, Jahan, N., Ahammed, B., Shohel, T. A., Shovo, T-E-A., Khan, B., & Islam, M. N. (2022).  A psychometric evaluation of fear of COVID-19 scale(FCV-19S). Hellenic Journal of Psychology, 19(1), 40-52.https://doi.org/10.26262/hjp.v19i1.8266

 

In 2021

14. Suhi S.S., Oyshi F.J., Al-Mamun M.A., Jahan N, Shohel T.A., Rahman M.A., Islam MN, Hossain M.T., (2021) Public vs. private job dilemma: Influencing factors in career selection for university graduates. PLoS ONE 16(10): e0258331. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258331

 

13. Shohel, T. A.*, Niner, S., & Gunawardana, S. (2021). How the persistence of patriarchy undermines the financial empowerment of women microfinance borrowers? Evidence from a southern sub-district of Bangladesh. PLoS ONE, 16(4), e0250000. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250000

 

12. Ela, M. Z., Shohel, T. A., Khan, L., Jahan, N., Hossain, M. T., & Islam, M. N. (2021). Prolonged lockdown and academic uncertainties in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heliyon, 7(2), e06263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06263

 

11. B. Ahammed, Khan, B., Jahan, N., Shohel, T. A., Hossain, T., & Islam, N. (2021). Determinants of generalized anxiety, depression, and subjective sleep quality among university students during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal, 3(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.2991/dsahmj.k.210108.001

 

In 2020

10. Shohel, T.A., Jahan, N., Seddeque, A., Rahaman, M., Rahman, M. A., Md. Hossain, M. T. (2020). Financial inclusion program and household decision-making power transition to future female generation: Empirical evidence from rural Bangladesh. BAUET Journal. Volume 2. Issue 2. Page 130-140. ISSN 2521-5256. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343670698_Financial_inclusion_program_and_household_decision-making_power_transition_to_future_female_generation_Empirical_evidence_from_rural_Bangladesh

 

In 2017

9. Hossain, M. T., Shohel, T.A., Jahan, N. (2017). Determinants of School Choice: A Study on Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Area of Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. Volume 14. Issue 1 & 2. page 137-148. ISSN 1563-0897. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2017.14.1and2.1614-S

 

8. Hossain, M. T., Shohel, T.A., Jahan, N., Sultana, N. (2017). Knowledge of Female Adolescents about Reproductive Health in South-Western Region of Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. Volume 14. Issue 1 & 2. Page 149-161). ISSN 1563-0897. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2017.14.1and2.1615-S

 

In 2014

7. Shohel, T.A., Hossain, M. T., Jahan, N., and Siddiqua, L. (2014). Sexual Harassment through Teasing of the Adolescent Girls: A Study on Jhenidah Municipality of Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies. Vol. 6 No. 3 July 2014, Page 590-598. ISSN 2028-9324 [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283725088_Sexual_Harassment_through_Teasing_of_the_Adolescent_Girls_A_Study_on_Jhenidah_Municipality_of_Bangladesh]

 

In 2013

6. Shohel, T.A., and Jabbar, M. A. (2013). Androcentric Gender Role Orientation of Mothers and its Impact on Family Life in an Urban Area of Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. Volume 11 (1&2) and 12 (1&2), (page 167-178). Rupantor Printing and Publication, Khulna 9100, Bangladesh. ISSN 1563-0897. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2013.11and12.1204-S 

 

5. Rana, S., Jabbar, M. A., Shohel, T.A., and Hossain, M. T. (2013). Patient’s Satisfaction: a case Study on patients of Khulna Medical College Hospital of Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. Volume 11 (1&2) and 12 (1&2), (page 179-191). Rupantor Printing and Publication, Khulna 9100, Bangladesh. ISSN 1563-0897. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2013.11and12.1205-S 

  

4. Shohel, T.A., and Jabbar, M. A. (2013). Situation Analysis of Child Labor in Khulna City of Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. Volume 11 (1&2) and 12 (1&2), (page 255-257). Rupantor Printing and Publication, Khulna 9100, Bangladesh. ISSN 1563-0897. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2013.11and12.1211-SC 

 

In 2012

3. N. Paul, N. Adhikary, A.K. Azad, Shohel, T.A.. (2012). Impact of Tidal River Management (TRM) on Socio-economic Conditions at Vobodaho of Jessore in Bangladesh. South Asian Journal of Agriculture. Volume 5 (1&2) Page 107-112. ISSN 1991-0037

 

In 2011

2. Shohel, T. A., Hossain, M. T., Shovo, TEA., Jahan, N., and Adhikari, A. (2011). Effect of Water Salinity on Degrading Health Status of the Women in South Western Rural Bangladesh. Journal of Socioeconomic Research and Development. Volume 8, Issue 1 to 6 (page 1136-1142). G-science publication, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISSN 1813-3048

 

In 2010

1. Jabbar, MD. A., Shohel, T. A., and Rahaman, M. M. (2010). Role of Microcredit on Women Empowerment in Rural Bangladesh. Journal of Socioeconomic Research and Development. Volume 7, Issue 1 to 6 (page 992-1000). G-science publication, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISSN 1813-3048

 

Unpublished Thesis:

Shohel, T. A. 2021. Do Microfinance Programs Impact the Construction of Gender Relations in the Lives of Women Borrowers? An Investigation in Bangladesh. Social Science School, Monash University, Clayton, Australia. https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/Do_Microfinance_Programs_Impact_the_Construction_of_Gender_Relations_in_the_Lives_of_Women_Borrowers_An_Investigation_in_Bangladesh/14658657

 

Shohel, T. A. 2014. The impact of Microcredit on Gender Role Socialization of Children; a Quasi-experimental Study on Microcredit Recipient Women in Rural Bangladesh. Department of Sociology in Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University. (Unpublished Thesis). (http://is.muni.cz/th/404843/fss_m/?lang=en)

 

Presented Conference Papers:


9. Hossain, M. T., Shohel, T. A., & Islam, M. N. (2024, 05-06 May). Prevalence and predictors of vulnerability among forest resource-dependent communities in southwestern coastal Bangladesh [Conference Presentation]. 1st Development Studies International Conference 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh.


8. Hossain, M. T., Shohel, T. A., & Islam, M. N. (2024, 02-03 March). An assessment of the vulnerability of the Sundarbans mangrove forest resource-dependent communities in cyclone-prone southwestern coastal Bangladesh [Conference Presentation]. 2nd International Conference on Environment: Time for Nature and Natural Resource Management 2024, Khulna, Bangladesh.


7. Hossain, M. T. & Shohel, T. A. (2023, January 27-28). Does attributes of teaching influence academic achievement? A cross-sectional study on secondary students of  Khulna district, Bangladesh [Conference Presentation]. The 1st International Conference on Social Sciences Issues (ICSSI) 2023, Khulna, Bangladesh.


6. Heme, M. A., Shovo, T-E-A., Nasrin, N., Hossain, M. T., & Shohel, T. A. (2023, January 27-28). Safe drinking water knowledge and challenges among indigenous minorities: A qualitative investigation from the southern coast of Bangladesh [Conference Presentation]. The 1st International Conference on Social Sciences Issues (ICSSI) 2023, Khulna, Bangladesh.


5. Shohel, T. A. and Md. Tanvir Hossain. 2015. Socialization and Gender; A Socio-political Learning Process of Role Determination that is more than Biological. Presented in ICSD (International Conference of Sustainable Development), organized by ULAB (University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh) on February 2016.

 

4. Hossain, Md. Tanvir and Shohel, T. A.. 2015. Reproductive Health Knowledge of Female Adolescents in South-western Region of Bangladesh. Presented in ICSD (International Conference of Sustainable Development), organized by ULAB (University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh) on February 2016.

 

3. Shohel, T. A. and Md. Tanvir Hossain. 2015. Construction of Social-Self and Assembling Gender Identity: A Performance Centric Analysis. Presented in International Conference on Critical engagement in Anthropological Landscape in Bangladesh, February 2016, in the department of Anthropology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

 

2. Hossain, Md. Tanvir and Shohel, T. A.. 2015. Determinants of School Choice: A Study on Selected Area of Khulna City Corporation of Bangladesh. Presented in International Conference on Critical engagement in Anthropological Landscape in Bangladesh, February 2016, in the department of Anthropology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

 

1. Chandra, Dipika., Babla Golder, Shohel, T. A., Md. Tanvir Hossain.2015. What determines Empowerment for Widow! A study on Dumuria Thana ofKhulna District. Presented in International Conference on Critical engagement in Anthropological Landscape in Bangladesh, February 2016, in the department of Anthropology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.


International Participation:

3. Participated and conducted a session titled “Shifting the Power Dynamics: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities to Build Women’s Financial Resilience” as an academic resource person at the “Feminist Finance Forum” conference organized by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in August 2023


2. Keynote Speaker on "1st International Conference of Sociology", organized by the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Pakistan. 2023


1. Speaker on MSME and Entrepreneurship Webinar Series: Celebrating 19th Year Anniversary of UKM Center FEB UI "Driving Financial Inclusion for MSMEs". May 21st 2024. University of Indonesia.