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Mr. MD Bayezid Islam

মো. বায়েজীদ ইসলাম

Lecturer

bayezid.islam@bracu.ac.bd


Brief Bio:

MD Bayezid Islam is Lecturer of Educational Leadership and School Improvement at BRAC Institute of Educational Development (IED), BRAC University. He employs qualitative methodological approaches to explore how students in higher education from diverse backgrounds navigate their academic journeys and transition into careers. His interests extend to various aspects of international higher education, including mentorship, belonging, and the well-being of university students across fields, with an emphasis on equity, diversity, and social justice. In his multifaceted role, Mr. Islam has been teaching graduate courses, advising students, and managing educational projects at the Institute. He oversees the Community for Mentorship and Exchange of Information (CoMEIn)—a peer mentorship platform that fosters a supportive research environment for graduate students. Mr. Islam holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership from the University of Dhaka. Before joining BRAC IED, he made significant contributions to a government-funded tracer study on TVET curriculum and employability. His experience with the BRAC Education Program (BEP) further enhanced his expertise in the educational sector.

Areas of Specialization

Higher Education, Educational Administration and Leadership, Qualitative Research, Student Affairs

Research Interests

Higher Education, Students' Academic Experience, Belonging, Wellbeing, Educational Leadership, Mentorship, and Student Support Systems

Publications

  • Islam, M. B., & Salahuddin, A. N. M. (2020). Role of student cabinet in engaging parents and students with the school: A case of a rural secondary school of Bangladesh. Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 47(1), 121–130.

  • Islam, M. B., & An, B. P. (In press). Academic mobility and workforce diversity in higher education. In A. W. Wiseman & J. McNaughtan (Eds.), The Emerald handbook on international higher education: Navigating workforce and leadership changes in a digital age. Emerald Publishing.

  • Islam, M. B., Rabbi, M. R. E., Mahmood, A., & Sultana, N. (Manuscript submitted). Challenges of cultural integration for international students. In M. Kayyali (Ed.), Globalizing and internationalizing in higher education: Policies, practices, and perspectives. Apple Academic Press.

  • Islam, M. B. (Proposal submitted). Institutional policy gaps and readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) integration in higher education. In I. Kushnir, A. Blaszko, & A. Atkinson (Eds.), New frontiers in higher education policy in a dynamic world. Emerald Publishing.

  • Islam, M. B., Ibrahimi, I. B., Ruhi, F. U. K., & Ibnat, M. F. (Manuscript submitted). From villages to lecture halls: Exploring the adaptation of rural Afghan students to university culture and its impact on their career trajectories. The Rural Educator.

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