Department of English language and literature
Associate Professor, Department of English Language & Literature
rafiqrime@gmail.com; rafiqul.islam@puc.ac.bdMd Rafiqul Islam is
an associate professor at Premier University, passionate about teaching
literature and nurturing critical thinking, and has been teaching at DELL since
2006. He is currently pursuing A PhD at Far Western University, Nepal. With a
BA (Hons) and MA in English Language & Literature from Chittagong
University, he contributes research articles to peer-reviewed journals. He has
been writing to the national dailies on literary issues across the globe. Beyond
academia, he was a national chess player with an international rating, and he represented
Bangladesh globally. He teaches the nuances of the game to the young
enthusiasts.
Pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Far Western University, Nepal
MPhilFar Western University, Nepal
MA in EnglishUniversity of Chittagong
BA (Hons) in EnglishUniversity of Chittagong
November 2024 Present | Associate Professor, Department of English Language & Literature Premier University, Chattogram, Bangladesh |
March 2012 November 2024 | Assistant Professor, Department of English Language & Literature Premier University, Chattogram, Bangladesh |
January 2006 March 2012 | Lecturer, Department of English Language & Literature Premier University, Chattogram, Bangladesh |
- A Study of Deep Ecology and Environmental Sustainability: Through an Eco-Feminist Lens. Published in Sudurpaschim Spectrum, Vol. 2, Issue-1, September 2024, ISSN: 3021-9701 (Print).
- Negotiating Identities and Beyond: An Analysis of Jhumpa Lahiri’s In Other Words. Published in Premier Critical Perspective, PCP. Vol. 6, Issue 2. June, 2024, ISSN 2075-650X.
- Use of Drama to Enhance Speaking Skills of English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners. Published in Sudurpaschim Spectrum, Vol-1, Issue-1, December 2023, ISSN: 3021-9701 (Print).
- Diasporic Anxiety and Ambivalence in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake. Published in Premier Critical Perspective, PCP. Vol. 6, Issue 1. April 2023, ISSN 2075-650X.
- Shakespeare’s Hamlet: An Existential Study. Published in Premier Critical Perspective, PCP. Vol. 5, Issue 2, May 2022, ISSN 2075-6506.
- A doomed love, in a new language. Published in CROSSINGS, ULAB Journal of English Studies, Vol. 3, No.1, Fall 2010-Fall 2011, ISSN 2071-1107
- English Literature
- Modern American Fiction
- Critical Theory
- Diaspora and Ethnicity Study
- Cultural Study, Feminism
- Ecofeminism and Post Colonial Study.
· Member of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) with International Rating.
· Member of Bangladesh Chess Federation, Dhaka.
· Vice President, CJKS Chess Committee. Chittagong.
- National Chess player- 1989, 1993 (3rd Position)
- Asian Junior Chess Championship, Dhaka, 1981-6th Position
- Asian Junior Chess Championship, Philippines, 1982, 5th Position
- Lloyd Bank Master’s Chess Championship, London, 1992, Creditable Result.
- Chess Columnist, Trainer and Organizer in Chittagong and Dhaka