Sl. |
Name |
Designation |
Qualification and Experiences |
1 |
Mr. Takad Ahmed Chowdhury |
Associate Professor & Head |
Ph.D. researcher in TESOL, Bangladesh University of Professionals
B.A. (Hons) and M.A. in English, Dhaka University
M.A. in ELT, Dhaka University
Cambridge CELTA certified
Over 25 years of experience in university teaching of English language and literature,
with strong engagement in research and academic leadership. Has held key
administrative roles, including Head of Department, Director of Students Welfare,
and Deputy Controller of Examinations.
Extensive publication record with 20+ peer-reviewed research articles in reputable
national and international journals. Contributor to interdisciplinary scholarship,
bridging English language education and literary studies, with publications indexed in
Scopus and WoS journals.
Keynote, featured, and invited speaker at international conferences and webinars in
Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh, focusing on culturally responsive ELT,
academic writing, and global–local pedagogical alignment.
Author and translator of literary works and national curriculum textbooks for the
National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), Bangladesh.
Vice President, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA)
(2025-2027); Life Member of BELTA and ATLEB; Member of IATEFL, AsiaTEFL, and
multiple academic bodies.
Editorial and peer-review service for numerous top-tier international journals (e.g.,
Language Testing in Asia, Discover Education, SAGE Open).
Email: headenglish@uap-bd.edu, takad@uap-bd.edu
|
2 |
Prof. Zakia Ahmad, PhD |
Professor |
Ph.D. in English Language, University of Dhaka
M.Phil. in Education. As a Chevening Scholar at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
M.A. in English Language Teaching, University of Dhaka
M.A. in English Literature, University of Dhaka
B.A. (Honours) in English Literature, University of Dhaka
39 years of teaching at the tertiary level
12 Publications in renowned National and International journals including Web of Science
indexed journals
Email: zahmad@uap-bd.edu
|
3 |
Dr. Mehnaz Tazeen Choudhury |
Associate Professor |
B.A. (Hon.), M.A. in English, Dhaka University,
M.A. in ELT , Presidency University
Ph.D. in ELE, The English and Foreign Languages University, India
ILEP fellow (2008)
6 research publications and book chapter
Email:mehnazt.ch@uap-bd.edu
|
4 |
Dr. Afroza Aziz Suchana |
Associate Professor |
B.A. (Hons), M.A. in Applied Linguistics and ELT,
Department of English, University of Dhaka.
Ph.D. in English Language Teaching, University of Dhaka
More than 16 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level
Areas of Interest: gender equality in textbooks, materials evaluation, technology in
education, code-switching, etc.
Presented and published numerous scholarly articles in these areas
Email:afrozaaziz@uap-bd.edu |
5 |
Ms. Arjumand Ara |
Assistant Professor
(On Study Leave) |
MA in TESOL, University of Nottingham, UK.
M.A. in Applied Linguistics and ELT, Department of English, University of Dhaka
B.A. Honors in English Literature, Department of English, University of Dhaka
Diploma in French language, (France)
21 years’ teaching experience at university level. 8 research publications.
Email: arjumand@uap-bd.edu
|
6 |
Ms. Keya Chakraborty |
Assistant Professor |
B. A. (Hons), M. A. in English Literature, Dhaka University.
17 years’ teaching experience at university level. 7 research publications.
Email: keya@uap-bd.edu
|
7 |
Dr. Sharifa Akter |
Assistant Professor |
B.A. (Hons), M.A. in English Literature and Cultural Studies.
Department of English, Jahangirnagar University.
PhD in English Literature, Jahangirnagar University.
12 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level
Published 15 research articles in academic journals (till December 2024)
Email: sharifa@uap-bd.edu
|
8 |
Ms. Bidisha Zaman |
Assistant Professor |
M.A. in Applied Linguistics & ELT, B.A.(Honours) in English,University of Dhaka. PhD on going(DU)
17
years’ teaching experience at university level. 6 research publications.
Email: bidisha212@uap-bd.edu |
9 |
Ms. Niger Afroz Islam |
Assistant Professor |
B.A. (Hons.), English
M.A., English, Islamic University, Kushtia
M.Phil-ongoing Jahangirnagar University
13 years’ teaching experience at university level. 6 research publications.
Email:nigerafroz@uap-bd.edu
|
10 |
Ms. Ismat Zarin |
Assistant Professor |
B. A. (Hons). in English Literature, University of Dhaka
M. A. in Applied Linguistics and ELT, University of Dhaka
Awardee: Inspiring Green Educator Award 2018, 2nd New York Climate Week, UN General Assembly
Nine years’ teaching experience at university level.
An active researcher and presenter at many national and international conferences.
Published 8 (seven) research articles at academic journals of renowned national and international standing, Honorary Editorial Board Member in four international journals
9 years’ teaching experience at university level. 12 research publications.
Email: ismatzarin@uap-bd.edu |
11 |
Dr. Sadia Afrin Shorna |
Assistant Professor
|
B.A. (Honours), M.A. in Applied Linguistics & ELT in English, University of Dhaka.
PhD in English language Education, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad.
9 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level
Published 11 research articles in academic journals (till December 2024)
Email: sadia@uap-bd.edu |
12 |
Mohammed Farman Ullah Bhuiyan |
Assistant Professor
(On study leave)
|
B.A.(Honours), M.A.in Applied Linguistics& ELT in English,University of Dhaka.
13 of teaching experience at university level.
3 research publications.
Email: farman@uap-bd.edu |
13 |
|
Assistant Professor |
B.A. (Honors) and M.A. in English Literature in English, University of Dhaka.
5 years’ teaching experience at university level. 3 research publications.
Email: subrina@uap-bd.edu |
14 |
Dr. Abu Sufian |
Assistant Professor |
PhD in English Literary Studies, IIUM, Kuala Lumpur
MA in English (with Distinction), IIUM, Kuala Lumpur
BA (Honors) in English Language & Literature, IIUC,
Bangladesh
Commonwealth Fellow: 2014-2016
AbuSulayman Award (Fund) received from the 10 th Prime
Minister of Malaysia
Reviewer: Asiatic journal
Areas of research: Contemporary British Diaspora
Literature; Bangladeshi Literature in English; Nationalism
and Transnationalism; and Cultural Studies
Email: sufian@uap-bd.edu |
15 |
|
Assistant Professor
|
B.A.(Honours), M.A.in English Literature in English University of Dhaka.
Eramus Mundus Joint Master's Program African Studies, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Email: prattay@uap-bd.edu |
16 |
|
Assistant Professor |
B.A. (Honors), North South University and M.A. in English Literature, Clark University, Massachusetts, USA
Email:nurulahad@uap-bd.edu |
17 |
Mr. Kazi Amzad Hossain |
Lecturer
|
M.A in English (Germany)
M.A.in Applied Linguistics & ELT in English, B.A.(Honours) in English, DU,
6 years of teaching experience at university level.
Three research publications.
Email: amzad26@uap-bd.edu |
18 |
|
Lecturer
(On Study Leave) |
B.A. (Honors) and
M.A. in Applied Linguistics and E.L.T
in English, University of Dhaka.
3 years’ teaching experience at university level. 6 research publications.
Email: suchona@uap-bd.edu |
19 |
|
Lecturer
(On study leave) |
B.A. (Honors) and M.A. in English Literature in English, University of Dhaka.
4 years of teaching experience at university level.
1 research publications.
Email: fariha@uap-bd.edu |
20 |
|
Lecturer |
B.A. (Honors) and M.A. in English Literature in English, University of Dhaka.
Email: tasmiah@uap-bd.edu |
21 |
|
Lecturer |
B.A. (Honors) and M.A. in English Literature in English, University of Dhaka.
Email:s.rahim@uap-bd.edu |
22 |
|
Lecturer |
B.A. (Honors) in English and M.A. in Applied Linguistics and ELT, University of Dhaka.
Email:nusrat@uap-bd.edu |
23 |
|
Lecturer |
B.A. (Honors) and M.A. in English Literature in English, University of Dhaka.
Email:fairoozzakir@uap-bd.edu |
24 |
|
Lecturer |
B.A. (Honors) in English and M.A. in Applied Linguistics and ELT, Jahangirnagar University.
Email:sumaia@uap-bd.edu |
25 |
|
Lecturer |
B.A. (Honors) and M.A. in English Literature in English, University of Dhaka
Email:mumyaja@uap-bd.edu |
26 |
|
Lecturer |
B.A. (Honors) in English and M.A. in Applied Linguistics and ELT, University of Dhaka.
Email:marzia@uap-bd.edu |
