Rafiqul Islam

Professor Dr. Rafiqul Islam is a distinguished expert in the fields of migration and conflict studies. He is a faculty member in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His academic background includes training in political science, peace and conflict studies, and environmental security. His research interests are deeply focused on critical issues in South Asia, including statelessness in the Bengali borderlands and the sustainable management of the Rohingya refugee crisis. Professor Islam is also a skilled researcher who employs quantitative and field-based methods, as demonstrated by his co-authored work on community relations and violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. His work bridges academic inquiry and pressing real-world problems, aiming to inform policy and build sustainable peace. Email: islampacs@du.ac.bd.