Muhammad Wahidur Rahman

Mr. Muhammad Wahidur Rahman is a Lecturer in the Department of Governance and Development Studies at Bandarban University. He specializes in governance, public policy, and sustainable development, with over seven years of academic and field experience in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, focusing on indigenous governance and participatory development. His research, published in Springer Nature and other peer-reviewed national and international journals, covers governance, public policy, management, climate change adaptation, decentralized governance, and local development, with a particular focus on ethnic minority and rural communities. His academic interests include Governance, Public Policy, Management, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development. His work emphasizes evidence-based policy, community resilience, and inclusive development strategies linking research with practical policy solutions.

Lecturer

Governance and Development Studies

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wahidbu.ac.bd@gmail.com, wahidur.rahman@bubban.ac.bd

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ORCID: https:////orcid.org/0009-0002-1477-742X

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Teaches core courses in Governance and Development Studies, including governance, public administration, management, and research methodology, using an interactive and research-driven approach. Promotes critical thinking and practical understanding through case studies and field-based learning. Research interests include governance, public policy, management, climate change, and sustainable development. Committed to fostering ethical values, leadership, and inclusive development perspectives among students.

Governance, Public policy, Management, Climate change etc.

1. Rahman, M. W., & Hasan, M. (2026). Indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts A study on gender-based violence. International Journal of Innovation Studies, 10(1), 175–185.
2. Rahman, M. W. (2026). Assessing women’s political empowerment in urban local institutions A case study of Chittagong City Corporation, Bangladesh. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Organizational Studies, 21(1), 253–266.

1. Muhammad Wahidur Rahman (2026, February 7–8). Sustainable waste pathways Reimagining mountain tourism practices in Bandarban. Paper presented at the International Conference on Business Innovation and Sustainable Development (ICBISD 2026), Varendra University (virtual and on-site), Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

2. Muhammad Wahidur Rahman (2025, August 1–2). Water crisis and management strategies in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area A case study on Chimbuk Upazila, Bandarban. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Environment and Climate Action (ICECA), Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

3. Muhammad Wahidur Rahman (2025, December 11–12). Indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts A study on gender-based violence. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Challenges and Trends in Arts and Social Sciences (ICCTASS 2025), American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4. Muhammad Wahidur Rahman (2024, October 25–27). Effects of climate change and analyzing the indigenous practices for adaptation to climate change impacts A study from Chittagong Hill Tracts. Paper presented at the SANPA International Conference 2024, South Asian Network for Public Administration, Dhaka International University & International Organization for Migration Bangladesh Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

1. Rahman, M. W., & Marma, U. (2026). Effects of climate change and analyzing the indigenous practices for adaptation to climate change impacts A study from Chittagong Hill Tracts. In Disasters, Climate Change and Sustainability in South Asia Challenges and the Way Forward (pp. 273–281). Springer Nature. https//doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-04750-2_13
2. Rahman, M. W., & Hasan, M. (2026). Inclusive education as a catalyst for human capital and equitable economic growth Evidence from ethnic minority communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. In UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Research, Progress & Future Paths (pp. 179–189). Edu-learning Hub. https//doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18437253