MORSHEDA AKTER HEME

MORSHEDA AKTER HEME

Lecturer

Department of Sociology
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS)

morsheda.heme@bup.edu.bd


BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

Biography

As-salamu 'Alaikum Wa-ra'hmatullah,I study social problems, particularly those affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations in Bangladesh. I aim to inspire young sociologists to develop research-based solutions to pressing social issues while collaborating with other scholars and policymakers to address these challenges.I have published several articles and a book chapter in well-known journals and publishing houses. My interest in understanding social issues has contributed to my success in achieving excellent grades in both my undergraduate and postgraduate theses.I earned my Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Hons.) in Sociology from Khulna University, where I achieved the highest CGPA in my batch. I then completed my Master of Social Science (MSS) in Sociology from the same university, graduating with the second-highest CGPA.In 2025, I joined the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) as a lecturer in the Department of Sociology. I aspire to dedicate my career to teaching and researching social problems to create a positive impact.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Education
S.S.C, Khulna Collegiate Girl's School & KCC Women's College
H.S.C, Khulna Collegiate Girl's School & KCC Women's College
Honors, Khulna University
Masters, Khulna University

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Journal Publication
1. Suhi, S. S., Heme, M. A., Oyshi, F. J., Jahan, N., & Hossain, M. T. (2020). Factors Contributing to the Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students: A Case Study of Dinajpur. Pabna University of Science and Technology Studies, 4(2): 115-126.
2. Shohel, T. A., Nasrin, N., Farjana, F., Shovo, T. E. A., Asha, A. R., Heme, M. A., Islam, A., Paul, P., & Hossain, M. T. (2022). He Was a Brilliant Student but Became Mad Like His Grandfather: An Exploratory Investigation on the Social Perception and Stigma against Individuals Living with Mental Health Problems in Bangladesh. BMC Psychiatry, 22(1), 702. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04359-3 (Q1: IF. 4.144)
3. Jahan, N., Akter, S., Heme, M. A., Chandra, D., Polly, A., Siddiqua, L., Rahman, R., Mohsin, K. F., & Hossain, M. T. (2022). Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour of Marginalised Older People in Urban Slums: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Khulna City, Bangladesh. BMJ Open, 12(11), e066376. doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066376 (Q1: IF. 2.9)
4. Nasrin, N., Shohel, T. A., Shovo, T. E., Farjana, F., Nizam, H., Heme, M. A., Islam, A., Paul, P., & Hossain, M. T. (2023). A Qualitative Investigation of Stressful Life Events and Mental Health Disorders: The Views of Patients and Caregivers in Bangladesh. PLoS ONE, 18(2), e0281649. doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281649 (Q1: IF. 3.752)
5. Yeasmin, N., Heme, M. A., Mumu, M. N., Shovo, T. E., Akter, R., Nizam, H., Hossain, M. T., & Shohel, T. A. (2024). A qualitative investigation to understand the challenges and representation of women in the media industry of Bangladesh. Heliyon, 10(9). e30083. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30083 (Q1: IF. 4.0)
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7. Rahman, M. M., Heme, M. A., Rity, M. A., Jhumur, T. S., Jannatun, R., Alam, E., & Hossain, Md. K.(2025). Exploring factors associated with occupational health risk amongtannery workers in Bangladesh. Scientific Reports. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-32148-x.(Q1: IF. 3.9)

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Conference Papers
1. Heme, M. A., Shovo, T-E-A., Nasrin, N., Hossain, M. T., & Shohel, T. A. (2023, January 27-28). Safe drinking water knowledge and challenges among indigenous minorities: A qualitative investigation from the southern coast of Bangladesh [Conference Presentation]. The 1st International Conference on Social Sciences Issues (ICSSI) 2023, Khulna, Bangladesh.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Books
1. Nasrin, N., Shohel, T. A., Shovo, T.-E. A., Ela, M. Z., Heme, M. A., & Hossain, M. T. (2023). Indigenous Knowledge, Practices, and Transformation of Drinking Water Management System: Evidence from Munda Community of Bangladesh (M. Basu & R. DasGupta, Eds.). Indigenous and Local Water Knowledge, Values and Practices, (pp. 219-240). Springer, Singapore. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9406-7_13

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Researchs
Environmental Sociology Health & Mental Health Race, Ethnicity & Migration

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Awards
Merit Scholarship | 2013 | HSC Examination | Jessore Board | Bangladesh; Merit Award  | 2019 | Department Prize for Outstanding Student Performance at the Undergraduate Level  | Khulna University | Bangladesh; Merit Award | 2021 | Department Prize for Outstanding Student Performance at the Postgraduate Level | Khulna University | Bangladesh; Research Grant | 2022 | Outstanding Performance in Academic Research | Khulna University | Bangladesh;

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Courses
Social Anthropology (SOC 1103); Sociology of Globalization (SOC 4734); Foundations of Social Research (SOC 1210); Qualitative Research Methodology in PCHR (PCHR 3525); Fundamentals of Sociology in Disaster Studies (DMR 2103); Social Inequality (SOC 3522)

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

S.S.C, Khulna Collegiate Girl's School & KCC Women's College
H.S.C, Khulna Collegiate Girl's School & KCC Women's College
Honors, Khulna University
Masters, Khulna University

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

1. Suhi, S. S., Heme, M. A., Oyshi, F. J., Jahan, N., & Hossain, M. T. (2020). Factors Contributing to the Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students: A Case Study of Dinajpur. Pabna University of Science and Technology Studies, 4(2): 115-126.
2. Shohel, T. A., Nasrin, N., Farjana, F., Shovo, T. E. A., Asha, A. R., Heme, M. A., Islam, A., Paul, P., & Hossain, M. T. (2022). He Was a Brilliant Student but Became Mad Like His Grandfather: An Exploratory Investigation on the Social Perception and Stigma against Individuals Living with Mental Health Problems in Bangladesh. BMC Psychiatry, 22(1), 702. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04359-3 (Q1: IF. 4.144)
3. Jahan, N., Akter, S., Heme, M. A., Chandra, D., Polly, A., Siddiqua, L., Rahman, R., Mohsin, K. F., & Hossain, M. T. (2022). Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour of Marginalised Older People in Urban Slums: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Khulna City, Bangladesh. BMJ Open, 12(11), e066376. doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066376 (Q1: IF. 2.9)
4. Nasrin, N., Shohel, T. A., Shovo, T. E., Farjana, F., Nizam, H., Heme, M. A., Islam, A., Paul, P., & Hossain, M. T. (2023). A Qualitative Investigation of Stressful Life Events and Mental Health Disorders: The Views of Patients and Caregivers in Bangladesh. PLoS ONE, 18(2), e0281649. doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281649 (Q1: IF. 3.752)
5. Yeasmin, N., Heme, M. A., Mumu, M. N., Shovo, T. E., Akter, R., Nizam, H., Hossain, M. T., & Shohel, T. A. (2024). A qualitative investigation to understand the challenges and representation of women in the media industry of Bangladesh. Heliyon, 10(9). e30083. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30083 (Q1: IF. 4.0)
6.
7. Rahman, M. M., Heme, M. A., Rity, M. A., Jhumur, T. S., Jannatun, R., Alam, E., & Hossain, Md. K.(2025). Exploring factors associated with occupational health risk amongtannery workers in Bangladesh. Scientific Reports. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-32148-x.(Q1: IF. 3.9)

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

1. Heme, M. A., Shovo, T-E-A., Nasrin, N., Hossain, M. T., & Shohel, T. A. (2023, January 27-28). Safe drinking water knowledge and challenges among indigenous minorities: A qualitative investigation from the southern coast of Bangladesh [Conference Presentation]. The 1st International Conference on Social Sciences Issues (ICSSI) 2023, Khulna, Bangladesh.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

1. Nasrin, N., Shohel, T. A., Shovo, T.-E. A., Ela, M. Z., Heme, M. A., & Hossain, M. T. (2023). Indigenous Knowledge, Practices, and Transformation of Drinking Water Management System: Evidence from Munda Community of Bangladesh (M. Basu & R. DasGupta, Eds.). Indigenous and Local Water Knowledge, Values and Practices, (pp. 219-240). Springer, Singapore. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9406-7_13

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Environmental Sociology Health & Mental Health Race, Ethnicity & Migration

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Merit Scholarship | 2013 | HSC Examination | Jessore Board | Bangladesh; Merit Award  | 2019 | Department Prize for Outstanding Student Performance at the Undergraduate Level  | Khulna University | Bangladesh; Merit Award | 2021 | Department Prize for Outstanding Student Performance at the Postgraduate Level | Khulna University | Bangladesh; Research Grant | 2022 | Outstanding Performance in Academic Research | Khulna University | Bangladesh;

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Social Anthropology (SOC 1103); Sociology of Globalization (SOC 4734); Foundations of Social Research (SOC 1210); Qualitative Research Methodology in PCHR (PCHR 3525); Fundamentals of Sociology in Disaster Studies (DMR 2103); Social Inequality (SOC 3522)

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026