Lecturer
Niloy Roy
Department of World Religions and Culture
Faculty of Arts
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Social
Biography
Niloy Roy currently holds the position of Lecturer at the Department of World Religions and Culture at the University of Dhaka. Mr. Roy started his academic career and education in this Department, where he obtained his BA and MA between 2014 and 2018. Upon completing his MA, he has enrolled in the MPhil program here. In recognition of his academic ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil. | World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2025 |
| Masters | World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2018 |
| Bachelor | World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2017 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Jul 2023 | Present |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Affective Polarization | ||
| Religion and Modern Technology | ||
| Political Communication and Behavior | ||
| Religion, Globalization and Digital Humanities | ||
| Religion and Health | ||
| Intersectionality | ||
| Religion, Environment, and Politics |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Religion and Globalization among Urban Muslim Youth in Bangladesh: Identity formation in the context of modernity | Niloy Roy | Rima Hossain | 2025 | ||
| Masters | How Religiosity Influences the Decision-making process of Treatment: A case study of Dhaka City | Niloy Roy | Samia Rahman | 2025 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion, Society, and Politics | Digital intersectionality: Religion and Online Identity in Bangladesh | University Grants Commission, Bangladesh | 01-07-2026 | University of Dhaka | |
| Religion, Peace, and Security | Interreligious Dialogue, Resilience Building and Countering Violent Extremism | The Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank | 28-09-2025 | 28-12-2026 | University Grants Commission, Bangladesh |
Invited Talk
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| No Collaboration & Membership is found | ||||
| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Niloy Roy and Rahima Akhter : Harmony Without Borders: Buddhist Teachings in Global Conflict Resolution,
Social Science Review , vol.43 , no.1 Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka , pp.193-206 , 2026
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| 2 |
Niloy Roy and Mohammad Jahangir Alam : Hindu and Darwinian Perspectives on Evolution: Alliance or Confrontation,
Journal of Sociology , vol.13 , no.1 Nazmul Karim Study Center, University of Dhaka , pp.72-84 , 2023
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| 3 |
Niloy Roy and Dr. Fazrin Huda : The Environmental Impacts of Hindu Religious Rituals on the Ganga River Water: An Overview,
Journal of Sociology , vol.11 , no.1 Nazmul Karim Study Center, University of Dhaka , pp.73-88 , 2020
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| 4 |
Niloy Roy : Ecofeminism and the Role of Women in Environment Conservation: The Indian Subcontinent Scenario,
Central Journal of Bangladesh Open University , vol.V , no.2 Bangladesh Open University , pp.119-127 , 2019
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | Dean’s Awards for Academic Recognition | 2022 | Bangladesh | |
| Local | Khaleda Manjur -e- Khuda Gold Medal | 2022 | Bangladesh | |
| National | Post-graduation Scholarship (Merit) | 2020 | Bangladesh | |
| Local | Jagannath Hall Gold Medal | 2018 | Bangladesh | |
| Local | Mahanambrata Foundation Award | 2017 | Bangladesh | |
| Local | Jagannath Hall Gold Medal | 2017 | Bangladesh |
Name & designation
Niloy Roy
Lecturer
Department
Department of World Religions and Culture Faculty of Arts
Email
niloy.roy@du.ac.bd