FATIMA BINTE ZAHID

FATIMA BINTE ZAHID

Lecturer

Department of International Relations
Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies (FSSS)

fatimabintezahid07@gmail.com


BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

Biography

Fatima Binte Zahid joined the Department of International Relations as a Lecturer in 2024. She has completed her MSS and BSS with honors in International Relations from BUP. She received ‘The Dean’s Letter of Appreciation’ and multiple ‘Department Scholarships’ during her undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Ms Zahid was appointed as a Teaching Assistant to the then Department Chairman during her Master's program where her passion for teaching at her alma mater further developed. Her research interests include Women and Gender in Politics, Political Ideologies, Security and Strategic issues, Regional Geopolitics, AI and Technology in International Relations and Climate Change.

Ms Zahid is committed to fostering a collaborative and engaging classroom environment, encouraging students to critically engage with texts and develop analytical skills.

In her free time, Ms Zahid enjoys reading, listening to music, and gardening.

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Education
S.S.C, BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka
H.S.C, Adamjee Cantonment College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Journal Publication

1. Commentaries:

  1. Zahid, F.B. (May 21, 2024), Unpacking the Linkages: Climate Crisis and Gender Inequality, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/unpacking-the-linkages-climate-crisis-and-gender-inequality/.
  2. Zahid, F.B. (April 21, 2024), Shifting Power Paradigms: Exploring the Rise of the Global South, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/shifting-power-paradigms-exploring-the-rise-of-the-global-south/.
  3. Zahid, F.B. (March 1, 2024), Two Years of Ukraine War: A Brief Assessment, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/two-years-of-ukraine-war-a-brief-assessment/.
  4. Zahid, F.B. (February 10, 2024), Rising Tensions: Red Sea Crisis and its Impact,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/rising-tensions-red-sea-crisis-and-its-impact/.
  5. Zahid, F.B. (January 24, 2024), Navigating the Climate Crossroads: Insights from COP28, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/navigating-the-climate-crossroads-insights-from-cop28/.
  6. Zahid, F.B. (December 1, 2023), Operation 1027 in Myanmar: Implications for Bangladesh and the Region, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/operation-1027-in-myanmar-implications-for-bangladesh-and-the-region/.
  7. Zahid, F.B. (November 7, 2023), Road to Responsible AI Governance: Navigating Global Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/road-to-responsible-ai-governance-navigating-global-landscape/.
  8. Zahid, F.B. (September 10, 2023), Negotiating New Realities: Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Diplomacy, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/negotiating-new-realities-navigating-the-intersection-of-artificial-intelligence-and-digital-diplomacy/.
  9. Zahid, F.B. (August 3, 2023), The Wagner Mutiny: Unveiling the Complex Interplay Between Private Military Groups and State Authority, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/the-wagner-mutiny-unveiling-the-complex-interplay-between-private-military-groups-and-state-authority/.
  10. Zahid, F.B. (July 8, 2023), From Covert Tactics to Overt Influence: A Dive into Sharp Power Dynamics, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-covert-tactics-to-overt-influence-a-dive-into-sharp-power-dynamics/.
  11. Zahid, F.B. (June 4, 2023), From Comprehensive Partnership to Strategic Partnership: Japan-Bangladesh Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-comprehensive-partnership-to-strategic-partnership-japan-bangladesh-cooperation-for-peace-and-prosperity/.
  12. Zahid, F.B. (May 10, 2023), Digital Domination: How Technology is Reshaping the Geopolitical Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/digital-domination-how-technology-is-reshaping-the-geopolitical-landscape/.
  13. Zahid, F.B. (April 1, 2023), Geostrategic Competition in the Indian Ocean: The Great Game at Sea, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/geostrategic-competition-in-the-indian-ocean-the-great-game-at-sea/.
  14. Zahid, F.B. (March 15, 2023), Influence of Social Media on the Political Behaviour in Bangladesh: Facilitating Political Engagement & Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/influence-of-social-media-on-the-political-behaviour-in-bangladesh-facilitating-politicalengagement-democracy/.
  15. Zahid, F.B. (February 1, 2023), January 8 Protest in Brazil: Decay of Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/january-8-protest-in-brazil-decay-of-democracy/.

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Researchs

1. Women & Gender in Politics

2. Political Ideologies

3. Security & Strategic Studies

4. Regional Geopolitics

5. AI and Technology in International Relations

6. Climate Change

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Awards

1. Dean's Letter of Appreciation

2. Department Scholarship

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Courses

1. Political Thoughts and Ideologies in International Relations

2. Media and International Relations

3. Peace and Conflict Studies

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

S.S.C, BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka
H.S.C, Adamjee Cantonment College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

1. Commentaries:

  1. Zahid, F.B. (May 21, 2024), Unpacking the Linkages: Climate Crisis and Gender Inequality, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/unpacking-the-linkages-climate-crisis-and-gender-inequality/.
  2. Zahid, F.B. (April 21, 2024), Shifting Power Paradigms: Exploring the Rise of the Global South, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/shifting-power-paradigms-exploring-the-rise-of-the-global-south/.
  3. Zahid, F.B. (March 1, 2024), Two Years of Ukraine War: A Brief Assessment, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/two-years-of-ukraine-war-a-brief-assessment/.
  4. Zahid, F.B. (February 10, 2024), Rising Tensions: Red Sea Crisis and its Impact,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/rising-tensions-red-sea-crisis-and-its-impact/.
  5. Zahid, F.B. (January 24, 2024), Navigating the Climate Crossroads: Insights from COP28, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/navigating-the-climate-crossroads-insights-from-cop28/.
  6. Zahid, F.B. (December 1, 2023), Operation 1027 in Myanmar: Implications for Bangladesh and the Region, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/operation-1027-in-myanmar-implications-for-bangladesh-and-the-region/.
  7. Zahid, F.B. (November 7, 2023), Road to Responsible AI Governance: Navigating Global Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/road-to-responsible-ai-governance-navigating-global-landscape/.
  8. Zahid, F.B. (September 10, 2023), Negotiating New Realities: Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Diplomacy, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/negotiating-new-realities-navigating-the-intersection-of-artificial-intelligence-and-digital-diplomacy/.
  9. Zahid, F.B. (August 3, 2023), The Wagner Mutiny: Unveiling the Complex Interplay Between Private Military Groups and State Authority, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/the-wagner-mutiny-unveiling-the-complex-interplay-between-private-military-groups-and-state-authority/.
  10. Zahid, F.B. (July 8, 2023), From Covert Tactics to Overt Influence: A Dive into Sharp Power Dynamics, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-covert-tactics-to-overt-influence-a-dive-into-sharp-power-dynamics/.
  11. Zahid, F.B. (June 4, 2023), From Comprehensive Partnership to Strategic Partnership: Japan-Bangladesh Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity,  Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/from-comprehensive-partnership-to-strategic-partnership-japan-bangladesh-cooperation-for-peace-and-prosperity/.
  12. Zahid, F.B. (May 10, 2023), Digital Domination: How Technology is Reshaping the Geopolitical Landscape, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/digital-domination-how-technology-is-reshaping-the-geopolitical-landscape/.
  13. Zahid, F.B. (April 1, 2023), Geostrategic Competition in the Indian Ocean: The Great Game at Sea, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/geostrategic-competition-in-the-indian-ocean-the-great-game-at-sea/.
  14. Zahid, F.B. (March 15, 2023), Influence of Social Media on the Political Behaviour in Bangladesh: Facilitating Political Engagement & Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/influence-of-social-media-on-the-political-behaviour-in-bangladesh-facilitating-politicalengagement-democracy/.
  15. Zahid, F.B. (February 1, 2023), January 8 Protest in Brazil: Decay of Democracy?, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), https://bipss.org.bd/january-8-protest-in-brazil-decay-of-democracy/.

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Women & Gender in Politics Political Ideologies Security & Strategic Studies Regional Geopolitics AI and Technology in International Relations Climate Change

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Dean's Letter of Appreciation Department Scholarship

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Political Thoughts and Ideologies in International Relations Media and International Relations Peace and Conflict Studies

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025