
Interested in Research
• Family and Moral Values
• Intra and Interfaith Mediation and Human Rights
• Civic and Youth Engagement
• Countering/Preventing Violent Extremism (C/PVE) and Social Cohesion
• Strategic Planning and Policy Advocacy
• Capacity and Network Building
Dr. Meer Monjur Mahmood is a well-accomplished academician, researcher and social activist of intellectual domain in Bangladesh. He has been serving different state and non-state organizations at different capacities to envision a better society. With over more than 25 years of activism, he is a widely accepted scholar to the different schools of thought. Currently, he is holding a senior portfolio at National University, Bangladesh (https://www.nu.ac.bd/) along with other engagement with different media, social and academic institutions in Bangladesh, Australia, Germany, Turkiye, Belgium, Italy, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Spain, Iran, Spain, Iran, Saudia Arabia, Nepal and India. His area of expertise includes Quran and Sunnah Studies, Faith Schooling, Family, Parenting, Intra and Interfaith Social Cohesion, Human Rights, Civic and Youth Engagement, Capacity and Networking Building. He regularly teaches and provides mentorship for the all age groups in formal and informal settings.
He obtained Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) followed by Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) from the department of Al-Quran and Islamic Studies, Islamic University Kushtia, Bangladesh (https://www.iu.ac.bd/). He holds bachelor and post-graduate degrees in Theology and Islamic Studies from the same university. He taught at Manarat International University, South-East University, International Islamic University Chittagong ad Asian University of Bangladesh. He managed Diploma of Islamic Da’wah and Leadership Training Program, Leadership Universal College, Brisbane, Australia, Bangladesh Chapter. Earlier, he held senior position at Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (https://islamicfoundation.gov.bd/). He voluntarily serves different non-government organizations like Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT)—Bangladesh Chapter of IIIT, USA; Center for Alternative Development Trust (CADT), RAKHSANI Trust, Committee for Alternative Development Foundation (CADF), Imam Bukhari Trust, Center for Policy Analysis and Advocacy (CPAA), Academy 21— A Mental Health Care, Rehabilitation Research & Development Organization etc. He frequently attends in population TV channels and digital outlets namely, Ntv, Jamuna TV, Channel 24, BTV, Bangla Vision, ATN News, Nexus TV, Channel 9, SATV, Pan Vision, Kids Creation, Dawah TV, Universal TV, Islamic TV USA etc.
He is also professional trainer of the faith-based teaching, Islamic upbringing, peace and tolerance. He has been covering almost all the aspects of human and societal fabric as a resource person. He has got numerous numbers of publications in the national and international peer reviewed journals. He travelled a number of countries to the world to attend meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars. His thoughts were published by 11 books and a series of publications are in pipeline.
He is the editorial board member of a Journal- Review of the Faculty of Divinity— A Double-blind Review of University of Süleyman Demirel, Turkey (https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/issue-file/87672). His citation is available in the Google Scholar, Academia.edu and ORCID.
Professor (Adjunct), Department of Islamic Studies, Manarat International University (MIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh (https://dis.manarat.ac.bd/faculties)
Trustee, Center for Alternative Development Trust, Dhaka, Bangladesh (http://cadtbd.org/)
Editorial Board Member, Review of the Faculty of Divinity— A Double-blind Review of University of Süleyman Demirel, Turkey (https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/issue-file/87672)
Coordinator, Diploma of Islamic Da’wah and Leadership Training Program, Leadership Universal College, Brisbane, Australia, Bangladesh Chapter
Executive Member, The Asian Philosophical Association, ICAPA, Turkey (https://www.asianpa.net/board)
Life Member, Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought, International Institute of Islamic Thought, USA, Bangladesh chapter
Trustee, Academy 21— A Mental Health Care, Rehabilitation Research & Development Organization, Dhaka, Bangladesh (https://www.facebook.com/Academy21bd)
Board Member, Center for Policy Analysis and Advocacy (CPAA)— A Non-political and Not-for-Profit Organization, Dhaka, Bangladesh (https://cpaa-bd.org/members-details.php?id=9)
Discussant, National level TV channels and Digital Outlets in Bangladesh (ntv, Jamuna TV, Channel 24, BTV, Bangla Vision, ATN News, Nexus TV, Channel 9, SATV, Pan Vision, Kids Creation, Dawah TV, Universal Vision, Islamic TV USA etc.)
Additional Registrar (In-charge), Curriculum Development and Evaluation Center, National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh, 31 July-2025 to till date.
Executive Director, Center for Alternative Development Trust, Dhaka, Bangladesh (http://cadtbd.org/), 2020 to 30 July 2025.
Deputy Registrar, National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh, Sept-2004 to 2014.
Associate Professor (Adjunct), South-east University, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) and Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB), leading private universities in Bangladesh, September 2005 to September 2011.
Assistant Director, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, a leading autonomous organization to disseminate Islamic ideals & values and carry out Islamic activities in Bangladesh, August 1994 to August 2004.
2004 | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Department of Al-Quran and Islamic Studies, Islamic University Kushtia, Dissertation: আর্থ-সামাজিক ক্ষেত্রে শিরকের কুফল: একটি পর্যালোচনা (Socio-economic Impact of Shirk: An Analytical Study) |
1998 | Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil), Department of Al-Quran and Islamic Studies, Islamic University Kushtia, Dissertation: বাংলাদেশের আর্থ-সামাজিক উন্নয়নে ঈমামদের ভূমিকা (The Role of Imam in the Socio-economic Development of Bangladesh) |
1991 | Masters of Theology and Islamic Studies, Department of Al-Quran and Islamic Studies, Islamic University Kushtia |
1990 | Bachelor of Theology and Islamic Studies (BA-Honors), Department of Al-Quran and Islamic Studies, Islamic University Kushtia |
1987 | Alim (Equivalent to Higher Secondary Certificate), Bangladesh Madrasha Education Board, Dhaka |
1985 | Dakhil (Equivalent to Secondary School Certificate), Bangladesh Madrasha Education Board, Dhaka |
2018 | Mahmood, M. M. ড. আব্দুল্লাহ জাহাঙ্গীর রহ. ও তাঁর ফিকহী রচনাবলি: একটি পদ্ধতিগত বিশ্লেষণ (Dr. Abdullah Jahangir Rh. and His Fiqhi Literature: A Methodological Analysis), Islami Ain O Bichar, 14(54): 61-91. Available at: https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/736894.pdf |
2017 | Mahmood, M. M. Necessary Concerns regarding Minority People in Bangladesh, International Journal of the Asian Philosophical Association, 10(1): 81-88. Available at: https://www.asianpa.net/assets/upload/discussions/B0OpoqPlqmUncUa5.pdf |
2016 | Mahmood, M. M. (2016). How We Can Strengthen Our Family Bonds: The Bangladesh Perspective, International Journal of the Asian Philosophical Association, 9(2): 313-322. Available at: https://www.asianpa.net/assets/upload/discussions/j8KG9N8WGxrrfiHG.pdf |
2011 | Mahmood, M. M. পরিবার ও সমাজে নারী পুরুষের দায়িত্ব-কর্তব্য: ইসলামি দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি (Duties and Responsibilities of Men and Women in Family and Society: Islamic View), Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 7(10): 109-121. |
2009 | Mahmood, M. M. মানবকল্যাণ ও ইসলাম: একটি পর্যালোচনা (Human Well-being and Islam: An Analysis), Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 5(7): 107-124. |
2005 | Mahmood, M. M. শিরক: মানব সমাজে এর সংক্রমণ ও প্রসারের কারণ (Shirk: Causes of Its Transition and Spread in Human Society), Islamic Foundation Research Journal, 44(3): 223-234. |
2002 | Mahmood, M. M. (2002). ইমাম: সমাজ গঠনে ভূমিকা (Imam: Their Role in Shaping Society), Islamic Foundation Research Journal, 41(3): 95-106. |
1999 | Mahmood, M. M. মুসলিম সমাজে মসজিদ: পর্যালোচনা (Mosque in Muslim Society: An Analysis), Islamic Foundation Research Journal, 39(2): 145-155. |
| Mahmood, M. M.: Education and World Unity, Journal of the Asian Philosophical Association, Istanbul, Turkey. |
| Mahmood, M. M.: নামায: ব্যক্তি ও সমাজ জীবনে এর প্রভাব (Salat: Its Role in the Personal and Societal Life), Islamic University Journal, Kushtia. |
| Mahmood, M. M.: সমকালিন শিক্ষা ভাবনা: প্রেক্ষিত বাংলাদেশ (Contemporary Thoughts on Education: Bangladesh Perspective), Peace Land Journal, Dhaka. |
| Mahmood, M. M. ইহরামের শিক্ষা (Teaching of Ihram), Prekkhon Shahitto Troimashik, Dhaka. |
Mahmood, M. M. (2024). জীবন কথা: ব্যক্তি থেকে পরিবার (Jeebon Katha: From Individual to Family), Dhaka: Flora Publication.
Mahmood, M. M. (2024). ঐক্য ভাবনা (Thoughts on Unity), Dhaka: Wisdom21.
Mahmood, M. M. (2023). কাবাযাত্রীর অসিয়ত ও নসিহত (Bequests and Admonitions of Kaaba Travelers), Dhaka: Riddho Prokashon.
Mahmood, M. M., Karim, M. E. and Aftabuzzaman, M. (2022). ছোটদের ইসলাম শিক্ষা, তৃতীয় সংস্করণ (Islamic Studies for Kids-3rd Ed.), Dhaka: Principal Publishers Ltd.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020). অনুভবে রমাদান (Ramadan in Feeling), Dhaka: Darul Hikmah Publications Ltd.
Mahmood, M. M., Karim, M. E. and Aftabuzzaman, M. (2015). Islamic Studies for Kids (Part-2), Dhaka: Nodi Bangal Group of Companies Ltd.
Mahmood, M. M., Karim, M. E. and Aftabuzzaman, M. (2014). Islamic Studies for Kids (Part-1), Dhaka: Nodi Bengal Group of Companies Ltd.
Ali, M. Y., Mahmood, M. M. and Hossain, M. A. (2014). Family Institution Social Welfare and Welfare Society: Conventional and Islamic Approach, Dhaka: Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT).
Mahmood, M. M. (2004). বাংলাদেশের আর্থ-সামাজিক উন্নয়ন ও ঈমাম (Socio-economic Development of Bangladesh & Imam), Dhaka: Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (IFB).
Mahmood, M. M. শিরকের আর্থ-সামাজিক কুফল (Socio-economic Consequences of Shirk), Dhaka.
2025 | Mahmood, M. M. (2025). Role of Islamic Think Tanks to Create a Peaceful Society. In Siddiqui, M. A. (Eds.), Contemporary Islamic Thought and Societal Reform Through Education (pp. 161-170), Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), New Delhi. |
2015 | Mahmood, M. M. (2015). Education and Islamic Character: A study, In Heriyanto, H. (Eds.), Epistemology and Methodology for a New Paradigm of Human Sciences in Islamic Perspective (pp. 527-535), ISBN: 978-602-9261-58-5, Jakarta: Sadra Press. |
Mahmood, M. M. (2018). ড. আব্দুল্লাহ জাহাঙ্গীর রহ. ও তাঁর ফিকহী রচনাবলি: একটি পদ্ধতিগত বিশ্লেষণ (Dr. Abdullah Jahangir Rh. and His Fiqhi Literature: A Methodological Analysis), Islami Ain O Bichar, 14(54): 61-91. Read the Article
Available at: https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/736894.pdf
Mahmood, M. M. (2017). Necessary Concerns regarding Minority People in Bangladesh, International Journal of the Asian Philosophical Association, 10(1): 81-88. Available at: https://www.asianpa.net/assets/upload/discussions/B0OpoqPlqmUncUa5.pdf
Mahmood, M. M. (2016). How We Can Strengthen Our Family Bonds: The Bangladesh Perspective, International Journal of the Asian Philosophical Association, 9(2): 313-322. Available at: https://www.asianpa.net/assets/upload/discussions/j8KG9N8WGxrrfiHG.pdf
Mahmood, M. M. (2011). পরিবার ও সমাজে নারী পুরুষের দায়িত্ব-কর্তব্য: ইসলামি দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি (Duties and Responsibilities of Men and Women in Family and Society: Islamic View), Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 7(10): 109-121.
Mahmood, M. M. (2009). মানবকল্যাণ ও ইসলাম: একটি পর্যালোচনা (Human Well-being and Islam: An Analysis), Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 5(7): 107-124.
Mahmood, M. M. (2009). Education and Islamic Character: A study, In Heriyanto, H. (Eds.), Epistemology and Methodology for a New Paradigm of Human Sciences in Islamic Perspective, selected papers from the 2nd International Conference—Thoughts on Human Sciences in Islam (ic-Thusi), 18-19 November, 2015, ISBN: 978-602-9261-58-5, Jakarta: Sadra Press.
Mahmood, M. M. (2002). ইমাম: সমাজ গঠনে ভূমিকা (Imam: Their Role in Shaping Society), Islamic Foundation Research Journal, 41(3): 95-106.
Mahmood, M. M. (2005). শিরক: মানব সমাজে এর সংক্রমণ ও প্রসারের কারণ (Shirk: Causes of Its Transition and Spread in Human Society), Islamic Foundation Research Journal, 44(3): 223-234.
Mahmood, M. M. (1999). মুসলিম সমাজে মসজিদ: পর্যালোচনা (Mosque in Muslim Society: An Analysis), Islamic Foundation Research Journal, 39(2): 145-155.
Mahmood, M. M.: Education and World Unity, Journal of the Asian Philosophical Association, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mahmood, M. M.: নামায: ব্যক্তি ও সমাজ জীবনে এর প্রভাব (Salat: Its Role in the Personal and Societal Life), Islamic University Journal, Kushtia.
Mahmood, M. M. : সমকালিন শিক্ষা ভাবনা: প্রেক্ষিত বাংলাদেশ (Contemporary Thoughts on Education: Bangladesh Perspective), Peace Land Journal, Dhaka.
Mahmood, M. M. : ইহরামের শিক্ষা (Teaching of Ihram), Prekkhon Shahitto Troimashik, Dhaka.
Mahmood, M. M. (2016). Five Pillars of Prosperity: Essential of Faith-Based Wealth Building, M. Yaqub Mirza, (In English), Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 12(17 & 18): 169-171.
Mahmood, M. M. (2015). ইসলামি শরিয়াহ: লক্ষ্য ও উদ্দেশ্য-প্রথম খণ্ড, (Al-Maqasid Al-Ammah Lish Shariatil Islamiah-Part 1), Dr. Yusuf Hamid Al-Alim, Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 11(15): 77-78.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014). Ethics and Fiqh for Everyday Life: An Islamic Perspective, Munawar Haque, Naamane Djeghim, Fatmir Mehdi Shehu & Kabuye Uthman Sulaiman, Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 10(13): 137-139.
Mahmood, M. M. (2013). Women in Shariah, Abdur Rahman I. Doi, Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 9(12): 185-186.
Mahmood, M. M. (2012). On the Origins of Human Society, Malik Bennabi, Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 8(11): 115-116.
Mahmood, M. M. (2010). Truth and Reform: Exploring the Patterns and Dynamics of Historical Change, Louay M. Safi, Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, 6(8): 152-154.
Mahmood, M. M. : ইসলামী জীবন বিধান (Islami Jibon Bidhan), Syed Abul Hassan Ali Nadavi.
Mahmood, M. M. (2023). রাতেরও একটি সীমানা আছে (Night has Its Limit too), Monthly Tanzimul Ummah, 21(4): 11.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020 January). সুনাগরিক গঠনে শিক্ষা (Education for Good Citizens), Monthly Jiggasha, 15(2): 21-23.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020 March). এক স্বপ্নীল জীবনের সন্ধানে- ১ম পর্ব (In Search of a Dreamy Life-Part-1), Monthly Jiggasha, 15(4): 18.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020 June). এক স্বপ্নীল জীবনের সন্ধানে-২য় পর্ব (In Search of a Dreamy Life -Part-2), Monthly Jiggasha, 15(5): 6-7.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020 July). ইসলামে বিশ্বাস ও কর্ম (Faith and Activity in Islam), Monthly Jiggasha, 15(6): 19-20.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020 August). আমাদের ঐক্যের সঙ্কট ও নিরসনের উপায় (The Crisis of Our Unity and Its Solution), Monthly Jiggasha, 15(7): 3-5.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020 September). পরিবর্তিত পৃথিবী ও ঈমানের দাবি- ১ম পর্ব (The Changing World and the Demands of Iman-Part-1), Monthly Jiggasha, 15(8): 15-18.
Mahmood, M. M. (2020 October). পরিবর্তিত পৃথিবী ও ঈমানের দাবি- ২য় পর্ব (The Changing World and the Demands of Iman-Part-2), Monthly Jiggasha, 15(9): 3-7.
Mahmood, M. M. (2019 April). বদলে যাওয়ার চিন্তা যেন স্বার্থক হয় (Let the Thought of Change be Worthwhile), Monthly Jiggasha, 14(5): 15-18.
Mahmood, M. M. (2019 August). ঈদ-উল-আযহা (Eid-ul-Adha), Monthly Jiggasha, 14(9): 3-6.
Mahmood, M. M. (2018 May). রমাদান পরিকল্পনা ও প্রস্তুতি (Ramadan Planning and Prepration), Monthly Jiggasha, 13(6): 3-10.
Mahmood, M. M. (2018 December). মহান বিজয় দিবসের ভাবনা (Thoughts on Great Victory Day), Monthly Jiggasha, 14(1): 3-4.
Mahmood, M. M. (2016 May). রমাদানকে স্বাগত জানাব কিভাবে? (How will We Welcome Ramadan?), Monthly Jiggasha, 11(6): 9-11.
Mahmood, M. M. (2016 June). চলে গেলেন এক আলোর দিশারী (Past Away a Lighthouse), Monthly Jiggasha, 11(7): 13-14.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 January). ইসলাম ও মুসলিম কারো প্রতিপক্ষ নয় (Islam and Muslim are Not against Anyone), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(2): 9-11.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 February). মানব জীবন (Human Life), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(3): 9-11.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 April). ঐক্য যখন অপরিহার্য (When Unit is Obligatory), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(5): 3-5.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 May). মুসলিম সমাজে মসজিদ (Mosque in Muslim Society), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(6): 7-9.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 June). কুরআন ও তার উপাদান (Al Quran and Its Elements), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(7): 7-8.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 July). মাহে রমাদানে করণীয় (Duties in Holly Ramadan), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(8): 3-5.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 August). ঈদ-উল-ফিতর (Edi-ul-Fitre), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(9): 3-5.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 September). পরিবার ও পারিবারিক জীবন (Family and Familial Fife), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(10): 3-5.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 October). কুরবানী (The Qurbani), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(11): 7-9.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 November). হজ ও কুরবানী শেষে (At the End of Hajj and Qurbani), Monthly Jiggasha, 9(12): 9-11.
Mahmood, M. M. (2014 December). মহান বিজয় দিবসের ভাবনা (Thoughts on Great Victory Day), Monthly Jiggasha, 10(1): 3-4.
Mahmood, M. M. (2012 February). রাসূলুল্লাহ সা.-এর পরিবার ও পারিবারিক নির্দেশনা (Family and Familial Life of Prophet SAW), Monthly Jiggasha, 7(3): 3-7.
Mahmood, M. M. (2012 August). ঈদ-উল-ফিতর (Edi-ul-Fitre), Monthly Jiggasha, 7(7): 3-6.
Mahmood, M. M. (2011 March). মহান স্বাধীনতা দিবসের ভাবনা (Thoughts on Great Independence Day), Monthly Jiggasha, 6(4): 3-6.
Mahmood, M. M. (2011 May). আন্তর্জাতিক পরিবার দিবসের ভাবনা (Thoughts on International Day of Family), Monthly Jiggasha, 6(6): 11-15.
Mahmood, M. M. (2011 September). ঈদ-উল-ফিতর (Edi-ul-Fitre), Monthly Jiggasha, 6(10): 3-5.
Mahmood, M. M. (2011 December). বিশ্ব এইডস দিবসের ভাবনা (Thoughts on International HIV/AIDS Day), Monthly Jiggasha, 7(1): 14-17.
Mahmood, M. M. (2010 May). ইসলামে মালিক-শ্রমিক সম্পর্ক (Owner-Labor Relationship in Islam), Monthly Jiggasha, 5(6): 6-9.
Mahmood, M. M. (2010 November). ঈদ-উল-আযহা (Edi-ul-Adha), Monthly Jiggasha, 5(12): 3-6.
Other Publications: More than 150 articles on Family, Society, Socio-religious aspects, and contemporary issues have been published in different magazines and national dailies of Bangladesh (in English & Bengali).
Australia, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Iran, (to attend conferences, visit various Higher Educational, Research, and Social-Welfare Institutes), Saudi Arabia and Nepal.
Bangla, English, Arabic: Fluent in Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Conversant with MS Office and Windows Operating System.

Dr. Meer Monjur Mahmood
Professor of Islamic Studies (Adjunct)
Manarat International University (MIU)
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