Nuzaira Tarannum
Assistant Professor
Department of Mass Communication and Journalism
Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies (FSSS)
nuzaira.tarannum@bup.edu.bd
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF
PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216
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Course Taught
Biography
Nuzaira Tarannum is a Ph.D. student in the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University and an assistant professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Bangladesh University of Professionals. Her research interest is in political communication and media effects.
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
Education
S.S.C, আইডিয়াল স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ, বনশ্রী, রামপুরা, ঢাকা
H.S.C, মতিঝিল আইডিয়াল স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ
Honors, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Masters, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
H.S.C, মতিঝিল আইডিয়াল স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ
Honors, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Masters, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
Journal Publication
1. Jannat M. F., Tarannum N., & Onee, K. A. (2022). English as a Foreign Language Learning Process of 2-5 Years Kids in Bangladesh. International Journal of Advance Research, 10(2), 500-507
2. Tarannum, N., & Ali, T. (2021). Leisure in Lockdown: Use of Media by University Students of Bangladesh during Lockdown and Impact on Mental Health. International Journal of Research Publication, 67(1), 79-104.
3. Hoque, M., & Tarannum, N. (2021). Framing of climate change narrative with special reference to coverage of UN climate change conference 2019 in Bangladesh newspapers. Mass Communicator: International Journal of Communication Studies, 15(1), 4-16.
4. Tarannum, N., Jannat M. F., & Onee, K. A. (2020). Role of English Newspapers in English Language Learning at Secondary Level of Education in Bangladesh: Learner Perception. International Journal of Advance Research, 8(9), 130-134
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
Conference Papers
1. Tarannum, N., & Ha, L. (2024). Belief in Conspiracy Theory and Intergenerational Sharing of Videos. Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
2. Lu, Y., Tarannum, N., & Ha, L. (2023). Social media communication and beliefs in foreign interference: Survey evidence from the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, DC, United States.
3. Tarannum, N. (2023). Strategies for cross-cultural adaptation of Bangladeshi students in the USA. International Communication Association, Toronto, ON, Canada.
4. Tarannum, N. (2022). Relationship between Donor Motivation and Aid Effectiveness: A Content Analysis. Ohio Communication Association, Newark, OH, United States.
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
Books
1. Research activity- Current project: behavioral response of counter-attitudinal exposure in social media
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
Awards
Recipient of Sitara Parvin Scholarship 2016 for Excellent Grades in Bachelors, University of Dhaka
Volunteered as Delegate Facilitator at the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Participant of the Faculty Development Program in Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka in 2017 Participant of the 4-week long training program for Script Writing, Directing and Producing Film in Tokyo, Japan in 2019 Recipient of Teaching and Learning Certificate from Center for Faculty Excellence, BGSU in 2022-2023 Presenter and Participant of 2023 CFE Teaching and Learning Summit in Ohio, United States
Participant of the Faculty Development Program in Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka in 2017 Participant of the 4-week long training program for Script Writing, Directing and Producing Film in Tokyo, Japan in 2019 Recipient of Teaching and Learning Certificate from Center for Faculty Excellence, BGSU in 2022-2023 Presenter and Participant of 2023 CFE Teaching and Learning Summit in Ohio, United States
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
Courses
Introduction to Public Speaking
Media Law and Ethics
Mass Communication Structure and Process
Mass Media and Politics
Multi-camera Television Production
Advanced Video Field Production and Lighting
Television and Video Production
Media Law and Ethics
Mass Communication Structure and Process
Mass Media and Politics
Multi-camera Television Production
Advanced Video Field Production and Lighting
Television and Video Production
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
S.S.C, আইডিয়াল স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ, বনশ্রী, রামপুরা, ঢাকা
H.S.C, মতিঝিল আইডিয়াল স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ
Honors, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Masters, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
H.S.C, মতিঝিল আইডিয়াল স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ
Honors, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Masters, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
1. Jannat M. F., Tarannum N., & Onee, K. A. (2022). English as a Foreign Language Learning Process of 2-5 Years Kids in Bangladesh. International Journal of Advance Research, 10(2), 500-507
2. Tarannum, N., & Ali, T. (2021). Leisure in Lockdown: Use of Media by University Students of Bangladesh during Lockdown and Impact on Mental Health. International Journal of Research Publication, 67(1), 79-104.
3. Hoque, M., & Tarannum, N. (2021). Framing of climate change narrative with special reference to coverage of UN climate change conference 2019 in Bangladesh newspapers. Mass Communicator: International Journal of Communication Studies, 15(1), 4-16.
4. Tarannum, N., Jannat M. F., & Onee, K. A. (2020). Role of English Newspapers in English Language Learning at Secondary Level of Education in Bangladesh: Learner Perception. International Journal of Advance Research, 8(9), 130-134
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
1. Tarannum, N., & Ha, L. (2024). Belief in Conspiracy Theory and Intergenerational Sharing of Videos. Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
2. Lu, Y., Tarannum, N., & Ha, L. (2023). Social media communication and beliefs in foreign interference: Survey evidence from the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, DC, United States.
3. Tarannum, N. (2023). Strategies for cross-cultural adaptation of Bangladeshi students in the USA. International Communication Association, Toronto, ON, Canada.
4. Tarannum, N. (2022). Relationship between Donor Motivation and Aid Effectiveness: A Content Analysis. Ohio Communication Association, Newark, OH, United States.
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
1. Research activity- Current project: behavioral response of counter-attitudinal exposure in social media
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
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Recipient of Sitara Parvin Scholarship 2016 for Excellent Grades in Bachelors, University of Dhaka
Volunteered as Delegate Facilitator at the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Participant of the Faculty Development Program in Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka in 2017 Participant of the 4-week long training program for Script Writing, Directing and Producing Film in Tokyo, Japan in 2019 Recipient of Teaching and Learning Certificate from Center for Faculty Excellence, BGSU in 2022-2023 Presenter and Participant of 2023 CFE Teaching and Learning Summit in Ohio, United States
Participant of the Faculty Development Program in Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka in 2017 Participant of the 4-week long training program for Script Writing, Directing and Producing Film in Tokyo, Japan in 2019 Recipient of Teaching and Learning Certificate from Center for Faculty Excellence, BGSU in 2022-2023 Presenter and Participant of 2023 CFE Teaching and Learning Summit in Ohio, United States
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026
Introduction to Public Speaking
Media Law and Ethics
Mass Communication Structure and Process
Mass Media and Politics
Multi-camera Television Production
Advanced Video Field Production and Lighting
Television and Video Production
Media Law and Ethics
Mass Communication Structure and Process
Mass Media and Politics
Multi-camera Television Production
Advanced Video Field Production and Lighting
Television and Video Production
Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026