Journal Name: FASS INQUEST
Journal Category: Arts & Social Science (FASS INQUEST, ISSN: 2789-116X)
Issued Since: September 1, 2021
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Chief Patron
Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman, SGP, SUP, ndc, psc
Vice Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Patron
M Abul Kashem Mozumder, PhD
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Chief Editor
Brigadier General A F M Atiqur Rahman, ndu, afwc, psc, G, MPhil
Dean
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Contributing Editors
Maj Gen A K M Abdullahil Baquee, rcds, ndu, psc (Retd.)
Prof. Dr Amzad Hossain, Dept of Economics, Jahangirnagar University
Prof. Dr. Waliul Islam, Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Shaila Sultana, Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Shamsad Mortuza, Dept. of English, University of Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mokaddam Hossain, Professor, Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Amir Nasrullah, Chairman, Department of Public Administration, University of Chittagong
Prof. Dr. Hafizur Rahman, Dept of Geology, Jahangirnagar University
Prof. Dr. Musleh Uddin Ahmed, Dept. of Public Administration, University of Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Sanyat Sattar, Dept. of English, Jahangirnagar University
Prof. Dr. Hossain Al Mamun, Dept. of English, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Prof Dr. M. Anwar Hossen, Dept. of Sociology, University of Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Nayeem Sultana, Development Studies, University of Dhaka
Associate Prof. Dr. A. S. M. Asaduzzaman, Dept. of Mass Communication & Journalism, University of Dhaka
Associate Editors
Col. Imrul Kais, Chairman, Chairman, Dept. of Development Studies
Lt Col Md Ikramul Yasin, psc (retd), Chairman, Dept. of Public Administration
Lt. Col. Md Shahidul Hasan, SUP, EB, Chairman, Dept. of Disaster & Human Security Management
Lt. Col. Md. Shamsul Kabir, psc, Arty, Chairman, Dept. of Economics
Dr. Fahmida Haque, Associate Professor & Chairman, Dept. of English
Dr. Md. Mohosin Reza, Associate Professor, Dept. of English
Lt. Col. Sinthia Sarmin, Associate Professor, BA/BSS programs
Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Disaster and Human Security Management
Managing Editors
Mr. Al Jamal Mustafa Shindaini, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Sociology
Mrs. Musharrat Azam, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Economics
Mr. M. M. Ashaduzzaman Nour, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Public Administration
Mr. Salit Chakma, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Disaster and Human Security Management
Mr. Nurul Islam, Asst. Professor, Dept. of English
Mr. Shashish Shami Kamal, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Development Studies
It is an utmost pleasure for me to know that the maiden journal from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) titled ‘FASS INQUEST’ will be published. I profoundly appreciate the diligence and endeavors of all who have contributed to the process of sharing knowledge, ingenuity and scholarly insights through this journal. Articles incorporated in the ‘FASS INQUEST’ attest to the top-notch standard it has maintained. Valuable input by novice researchers and experts in the journal indicates the beaming future of research in different areas of arts and social sciences.
Within a short period, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has been able to make a mark in the realms of education and research. I am quite sanguine that the ‘FASS INQUEST’ will surely add a new dimension to the growth of the faculty and the university.
BUP has been persistent in upholding its motto “Excellence Through Knowledge” with unwavering efforts for augmentation of knowledge, development of resources, and enhancement of expertise. This university has emerged as a role model through its phenomenal execution of virtual teaching and learning strategies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even in the midst of the pandemic, BUP continues to promote knowledge sharing through different initiatives including arranging webinars, virtual conferences, and publishing scholarly journals. This generates much hope and zeal to push BUP to a greater height.
I sincerely appreciate the editorial board of the ‘FASS INQUEST’ for their commendable effort in making the issue a success. I also hope that this publication would continue to be published in the future days to come. I appreciate and congratulate all contributors/authors who have conducted quality research and published their work in this journal.
Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman, SGP, SUP, ndc, psc
Chief Patron, FASS INQUEST &
Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Professionals
By the grace of Almighty Allah, it is my countless pleasure to welcome you to the very first issue of the FASS INQUEST, first Faculty Journal published by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). This issue of the journal is a compilation of insightful contemporary research articles displaying diversified areas of research. All the articles project critical thinking, use of profound arguments and versatile creative writing of the authors. The topics cover certain arenas from English Literature, English Language Teaching, Economics, Disaster and Human Security Management, Development Studies, Public Administration and Sociology. With the aim to foster the culture of research among the scholars of the faculty and to publish their quality papers on relevant disciplines, FASS of BUP starts this new journey with a dream to secure prestigious position in World University ranking through e-ISSN, Indexing and Impact Factor Analysis.
The responses by the authors to our request for contributions is highly appreciable. Through rigorous blind folded peer review process and exhaustive evaluation by the Editorial Board, the best ones have been selected for final publication from the submitted articles. I sincerely acknowledge the conscientious contribution of the respected reviewers and accolade their zero compromise to the quality of the journal. I also convey my best regards to the very competent and intellectual members of my Editorial Board for their thoughtful guidance and relentless effort in the process of publishing the journal.
The Editorial Board of the journal is highly indebted to the former Dean of FASS, Brig Gen A K M Iqbal Azim, ndc, psc, G+, PhD, for his initiative and relentless effort for the publication of this journal. We are really grateful to the Chief Patron of the journal and the respected Vice Chancellor of BUP, Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman, SGP, SUP, ndc, psc for his valuable guidance, active encouragement and tremendous support all along the process of publishing the first ever faculty journal.
I would also like to state that the research thoughts and opinions portrayed in the articles of this publication solely belong to the individual authors. We really hope to magnify better in the upcoming days and with that note, would like to invite quality research articles with international standard on thought provoking contemporary issues from the scholars, academicians and researchers for the next issues. We would dedicate ourselves to improve and step further with each issue in order to reach to the vertex of perfection.
We would sincerely appreciate any constructive feedback or suggestion from our readers that could help us to improve the standard, achieve high impact factor and fulfill our long cherished dream in future. Wish you all a good read.
Brigadier General A F M Atiqur Rahman, ndu, afwc, psc, G, MPhil
Chief Editor, FASS INQUEST &
Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Bangladesh University of Professionals
