Dr. Mohammad Jahangir Alam
Biography
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
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| Ph.D. | World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2020 |
| M.Phil. | World Religions | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2009 |
| Masters | World Religions | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2000 |
| Bachelor | Islamic Studies | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1998 |
| H.S.C | Humanities | Cumilla | Bangladesh | 1995 |
| S.S.C | Humanities | Cumilla | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
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| Professor | Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dhaka | Nov 2022 | Present |
| Chairman | Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Oct 2021 | Present |
| Associate Professor | Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2013 | Nov 2022 |
| Assistant Professor | Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2010 | Nov 2013 |
| Student Advisor | Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka | Dhaka Bangladesh | Jul 2006 | Jun 2009 |
| Lecturer | Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2005 | Jan 2010 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
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| Acculturation and Social Integration | The main purpose of this research area is to explore and analyze how syncretism, absorption, assimilation etc. as major dynamic factors of acculturation, influence New Religious Movements (NRMs) in their social integration. |
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| The Realization of Common Aspects of Truth in Religion | This area focuses on comparing different religions and examining various intra-group dynamics. The goal is to discover new ways to foster peace and harmony, contributing to the creation of a stable society and supporting sustainable development. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| M.Phil | The Role of Interfaith Education in Primary Schools towards Promoting Children’s Awareness of Harmony: Perspective Dhaka City | Mohammad Jahangir Alam PhD | Tania Islam (The MPhil defense has been successfully completed) | Interfaith Education |
2025 | |
| M.Phil | Human Rights and Religious Freedom in South Asia | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | Mohshin Reza (Degree Awarded in 2023) | Religion and Human Rights |
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| M.Phil | Physical and Psychological Violence against Women in Bangladesh: Violation of Human Rights and Religious Ethics | Dr. Mohammad Jahangir Alam | Mahmuda Islam (Running) | Violence, Religion and Human Rights |
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| M.Phil | Concept of Interfaith harmony in Baha'i Faith and Caodaism: A Comparative Study | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | Arefin Hai Sourav (Running) | Mutual Understanding and Interfaith Harmony |
Current Year | |
| M.Phil | Religious Syncretism in Eastern and Far Eastern Countries | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | MD. Ashikul Islam (Degree Awarded in 2021) | Acculturation in East Asian Religions |
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| M.Phil | The Concept of Interreligious Harmony in Sikhism and Caodaaism: A Comparative Study | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | Injamam Mahbub Mojumder (Degree Awarded in 2022) | Religion and Interfaith Harmony |
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| M.Phil | Asymmetric Impacts of Climate Change in Bangladesh: An Overview | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | Jenifar Rahman (Degree Incomplete) | Environment |
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| M.Phil | “Politico Religious Violence:A Barrier to Effective Democracy in South Asia” | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | Minhaz Ahmed Prince (Degree Incomplete) | Religion and Politics |
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| M.Phil | “The Role of Religion and Anti-Corruption: A New Paradigm for a Prosperous Bangladesh” | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | Mohammad Rezaul (Degree Incomplete) | Religion and Anti-corruption |
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| M.Phil | The Role of Inter- Religious Empathy in Building Peace and National Integrity: The Bangladesh Perspective | Mohammad Jahangir Alam, PhD | Rahima Akhter (Degree Awarded in 2020) | Religion's Role for the Development of National Integrity |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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| Religion & SD | Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue for Peace, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development: The Bangladesh Perspective | UGC | 01-07-2021 | 30-06-2022 | UGC |
| Interfaith Education | The Role of Interfaith Education in Promoting Children’s Awareness of Harmony in Primary School: A Case Study of Dhaka City | UGC | 01-07-2021 | 30-06-2022 | UGC &DU |
| Religion | Exploring the Social Causes of Sexual Harassment and the Role of Religious values as Prevention efforts: The Case of Bangladesh | UGC | 01-07-2020 | 30-06-2021 | UGC&Dhaka University |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 1 | Delivered a welcome speech at the International Conference on Sufism and World Religions, held on February 19–20 at Vishva Bharati, West Bengal, India. |
| 2 | Delivered a talk on Pluralism: Creating a pluralistic view with systematic equality in society as a pannel discussant at the invitation of the RUPANTAR that was held at Ascott the Residence, Dhaka Baridhara Diplomatic Area on June 06, 2024. |
| 3 | Delivered a talk on English Language Proficiency and Employment Opportunity that was organized by the Latent Talents Discovering and Employing (LTDEZ) in collaboration with the Department of World Religions and Culture on May 28, 2024 at the RC Mazumder Arts Auditorium, DU. |
| 4 | Delivered a speech on "Religion, Peace and Understanding", Department of Daesoon Studies, Daejin University, Republic of Korea, April 09 2024. |
| 5 | Delivered a talk at the Interfaith Peace Conference, 2023 organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at in Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 18, 2023. The conference was convened in solidarity with the challenges and hardships faced by the people of Gaza and the occupied territories of Palestine. |
| 6 | Seminar on "The Role of Educators in Shaping the Future of the Nation" hosted by Banglar Bir Foundation at the University of Dhaka on October 10, 2023 |
| 7 | Seminar on "Religion and Morality: Are they Mutually Compatible?", hosted by the National Baha'i Centre in Dhaka on November 4, 2023. |
| 8 | The Role of Baha'i Faith in Promoting Interfaith Harmony in the World, A webinar organized by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Bangladesh in collaboration with the Department of World Religions and Culture and the Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue on March 13, 2022, Dhaka. |
| 9 | সামাজিক সম্প্রীতি সংলাপ--সামাজিক সম্প্রীতি: বাস্তবতা ও করনীয় প্রসঙ্গে (Organized by Youth Ending Hunger, The Hunger Project Bangladesh in collaboration with Freedom of Religion or Belief Leadership Network on February 16, 2023 in CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka). |
| 10 | How to Write an Abstract? Workshop jointly organized by World Religions and Culture English Club and Darul Irfan research Institute (DIRI) at R.C. Mojumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka on 19 June, 2023. |
| 11 | “বিবেকানন্দ ও পরমতসহিষ্ণুতাঃ প্রেক্ষাপট বাংলাদেশ” (September 10, 2022, Townhall Habiganj) |
| 12 | "Understanding Unity in Diversity: Baha'i Perspective" ( A Day long workshop jointly arranged by the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) Bangladesh Chapter and the Local Spiritual Assemblies of the Baha'is of Dhaka on October 14, 2017 at the Center for Advanced Research in Humanities of the University of Dhaka) |
| 13 | "Creating Awareness of Religious Harmony among the Children towards Promoting the Values of Peace and Tolerance" ( A Talk arranged by the Center for Men and Masculinities Studies (CMMS), Dhaka on October 19, 2019) |
| 14 | "Baha'i Faith and Interreligious Harmony" (January 14, 2017 at Sirajul Islam Lecture Hall, University of Dhaka) |
| 15 | "Moral Values in Religion" ( February 16-18, 2008, Department of Philosophy and Religion, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India) |
| 16 | "History of the Baha'i Faith and Spiritual Solutions of the Economic Problem" ( February 25, 2017 at National Baha'i Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh) |
| 17 | "Understanding the Importance of Interreligious Dialogue: Exploring Its Altruistic Impacts in Life" ( February 02, 2019, Dhaka University, Bangladesh) |
| 18 | "Educate the Educators on Interreligious Dialogue and its Implications" ( October 8-9, 2018, Rural Development Academy, Bogura, Bangladesh) |
| 19 | "Alliance between Religion and Science toward the Creation of a Better World" (September 26, 2016, Mar Thoma Tiruvalla College of MG University) |
| 20 | "Mystic Love in Literature and Religion: A Comparative Analysis" ( September 26, 2016, Mar Thoma Tiruvalla College of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala) |
| 21 | "The Role of Young Leaders in Achieving UN MDGs" ( August 6-9, 2009, Bangkok, Thailand) |
| 22 | "Belief Systems of the South of Vietnam and Their Future" ( July 25, 2013, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) |
| 23 | "Interfaith Understanding and Its Future: Bangladesh Perspective" (September 30-Otober 02, 2016, Badulla, Sri Lanka) |
| 24 | "Religious Freedom and Diversity: Bangladesh Perspective" ( August 24-27, 2014, Birmingham) |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Member | Journal of Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia, Daesoon Academy of Sciences, Daejin University, South Korea | 2024 | 2027 |
| 2 | General Secretary | Alumni Association of the Department of World Religions and Culture | 2019 | |
| 3 | Member | Asiatic Society of Bangladesh | 2023 | |
| 4 | Member | United Religions Initiative (URI) Bangladesh CC | 2001 | Life Time |
| 5 | Treasurer | The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF), Bangladesh Chapter | from 2019 up to the present | |
| 6 | President | Bangladesh Youth Association for Religion and Peace | 2000 | 2003 |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Alam, M.J., Huda, F., Sayem, M. A. , Farid, M. S. & Rozario, T. D. (Eds.).
World Religions and Culture: Interfaith Education in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka, 2022 .
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Alam, M. J.
The Concept of Unity in Bahai Faith and Caodaism: A Comparative Study..
Washington DC.: Cao Dai Overseas Missionary., 2010 .
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| Book Section | |
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Alam, M. J. "Department of World Religions and Culture at Dhaka University for Communal Harmony: Not for Choice but for Necessity."
World Religions and Culture: Interfaith Education in Bangladesh. Alam, M. J., Huda, F., Farid, M. S., Sayem, M. A., & Rozario, T. D. Dhaka: University of Dhaka, 2022 51-74 .
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Alam, M. J. "Exploring Cao Dai Holy Books and Literatures: A Brief Overview."
Holy Books and World Literature. Abraham Karickam & Ruwan Palapathwala (Eds.) Kerala: Cosmic Community Centre and Dr. Alexander Marthoma Centre for Dialogue, 2020 120-132 .
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Alam, M.J. "A Critical Analysis of Creation Theory: Cao Dai Perspective."
HOLY BOOKS AND CREATION STORIES: In Search of the Original Cosmic Design. Abraham Karickam (Ed.) Kerala: Cosmic Community Centre and Dr. Alexander Marthoma Centre for Dialogue, 2017 47-56 .
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| Journal Article | |
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Alam, M. J. and Islam, T. : Contemporary Gender Issues and Role of Religion: Challenges and Opportunities (Forthcoming),
The Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB) Research Journal , vol.2 , no.2 Notre Dame University Bangladesh , pp..... .... , 2025
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Alam, M.J. : The Spiritual Nexus: Daesoon Jinrihoe and Its Diverse Connections to World Religions.,
Journal of Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia , vol.4 , no.1 Daesoon Academy of Sciences, Daejin University , pp.59-82 , 2024
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Alam, M.J. and Siyam, R.K. : Religion, international relations, and global security: an analysis,
Bibliotheque de Humanisme et Renaissance , vol.84 , no.4 BHR , pp.58-80 , 2024
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Alam, M.J. and Das, Debashis : Nazrul’s humanistic approach in considering his notion of interfaith harmony: Bangladesh perspective,
Social Science Review (SSR) -Forth coming , vol.41 , no.1 University of Dhaka , 2024
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Alam, M.J. : A Harmonious Synthesis of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism in the Matrix of Chinese Culture: An Overview,
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Humanities , vol.68 , no.2 Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Humanities), Asiatic Societic of Bangladesh , pp.207-218 , 2023
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Alam, M.J. : Religious integration and the development of Caodaism: An overview,
Philosophy and Progress , vol.LXXIII-LXXIV, , no.January-June, July-December Dev Centre for Philosophical Studies , pp.21-36 , 2023
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Alam, M.J. and Mojumder, I.M. : Sikh and CaoDai Understanding of Interfaith Harmony: Promoting a Culture of Peace and Unity,
Journal of Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia , vol.3 , no.1 The Daesoon Academy of Sciences, Daejin University, Korea , pp.129-151 , 2023
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Alam, M. J. : A critical analysis in quest of the relationship between Caodaism and New Religious Movements: Comparison and appraisal,
The Arts Faculty Journal , vol.1 , no.Centennial Issue University of Dhaka , pp.63-71 , 2022
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Alam, M.J. and Roy, N. : Hindu and Darwinian Perspectives on Evolution: Alliance or Confrontation,
Journal of Sociology , vol.13 , no.1 Nazmul Karim Study Center , pp.72-84 , 2022
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Alam, M.J. and samad, A. : New Religious Movements: New Panorama of Japanese Religion,
Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity , vol.1 , no.1 University of Dhaka , pp.403-414 , 2021
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Alam, M. J. and Ontora, S. S. : Role of Teachers’s Professionalism in Creating Diversity Awareness among the School Going Students: Bangladesh Perspective.,
Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) (impact factor:5.87) , vol.7 , no.11 , pp.338-344 , 2020
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Alam, M. J. and Akter R. : “A Dialogical Approach towards the Realization of Common Aspects of Truth in Religion”,
Journal of Sociology , vol.9. , no.2. Nazmul Karim Study Center, University of Dhaka , pp.7-20 , 2018
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Alam, M. J. : “Understanding Humanism: The Sikh Perspective”,,
The Arts Faculty Journal. , vol.8 & 9, , no.12 &13. Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka , pp.41-54. , 2018
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| 14 |
Alam, M. J. : “The Phenomenology of Ancient Chinese Religion: An Overview”.,
The Dhaka University Studies. , vol.71 , no.2. The University of Dhaka , pp.1-12. , 2017
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Alam, M. J. : “Some Aspects of Philosophical Thought in Ancient Chinese Religion: An Analytical Evaluation”.,
Philosophy and Progress. , vol.LVII-LVIII. , no.January-June, July-December. , pp.52-66. , 2015
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Alam, M. J. : "The Early Japanese and Their Religio-cultural Life: A Historical Overview".,
Philosophy and Progress. , vol.LV-LVI. , no.January-June, July-December. The Dev Centre for Philosophical Studies, University of Dhaka , pp.69-90. , 2014
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Alam, M. J. : “A Historical Analysis of the Origin and Development of Comparative Religion".,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.68. , no.2. The University of Dhaka , pp.69-86. , 2014
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Alam, M. J. : “The Power of Interreligious Dialogue”.,
The Dhaka University Studies. , vol.… , no.... University of Dhaka , pp.pp19-26 , 2013
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Alam, M. J. : “The Spirit of Cao Dai Philanthropy”.,
Philosophy and Progress. , vol.XLVII-XLVIII. , no.January-June, July-December. The Dev Centre for Philosophical Studies, University of Dhaka , pp.105-112. , 2011
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Alam, M. J. : “Bahai Religious Faith and Tradition in Bangladesh”.,
Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology. , vol.8. , no.1. Bangladesh Sociological Society , pp.87-92. , 2011
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Alam, M. J. and Farid, M.S. : “Bahai Faith: From an Obscure Movement to a Widespread Religion”.,
The CDR Journal, , vol.3&4. , pp.157-165. , 2010
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| 22 |
Alam, M. J. : “Cao Dai Understanding of God”,,
Philosophy and Progress , vol.XLI-XLII. , no.June-December The Dev Centre for Philosophical Studies, University of Dhaka , pp.169-180 , 2008
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Alam, M. J. : “Religion and the World Today”,,
The CDR Journal (A Journal of Center for Development Research), , vol.1. , no.1. , pp.13-20. , 2006
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| Conference Proceedings | |
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Alam, M.J. "Inclusive practices in Dao Cao Dai and Oomoto-kyo: A comparative study."
International E-conference on Religious Diversity and Multiculturalism for Sustainable Peace
Dhaka: Department of World Religions and Culture, 2024
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Alam,M.J. "Daesoon Jinrihoe: Exploring Its Connections with Other Religions."
JDTREA Conference 2024: New Developments in Daesoon Thought & the Religions of East Asia Tuesday, June 25, Daejin University, Korea (Online Conference)
Pocheon: 2024
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Alam, M.J. "Exploring the Role of Sufis in the Formation of Muslim Society in East Bengal."
International Conference on Sociology of Sufism, Perfected Humanity and Divine Quest for Social Harmony
Dhaka: Darul Irfan research Institute, 2023
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Alam, M.J. "Sikh and CaoDai Understanding of Interfaith Harmony on the Global Stage."
JDTREA Conference 2023: Daesoon Thought & the Religions of East Asia on the Global Stage 26-27 July 2023, Daejin University, Korea
Seoul (Online): Daesoon Academy of Sciences (DAOS), 2023
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Alam, M. J. "Caodaism: An outstanding example of religious syncretism."
Seminar
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Alam, M.J. "Understanding Peace, Harmony and Human Fraternity: Islamic Perspective."
International Webinar on Inter-religious Dialogue for Peace and Harmony
Dhaka: 2021
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Alam, M. J. "A Socio-historical Overview of the Syncretic Origin of Caodaism."
The Study of Religion and Culture in Bangladesh
Dhaka: 2021
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| 8 |
Alam, M. J. "In Search of the original Cosmic Design: Cao Dai Perspective."
Seventh International Holy Books Conference
Bangkok, Thailand: 2017
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Alam, M. J. ""Understanding Holy Books and Literatures: Cao Dai Perspective"."
8th Holy Books and World Literature
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 2019
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Alam, M. J. "“Western and Asian Acculturation in Vietnam and the Rise of Cao Dai Movement”."
CESNUR 2018 International Conference
Nantou City, Taiwan: 2018
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Alam, M. J. "“Humanistic Approach of Sikhism: A Critical Overview”."
Religion for Peace and Understanding: Sikh-Bahai-Cao Dai Perspectives
Dhaka, Bangladesh: 2018
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Alam, M. J. ""Understanding Guru Nanak's View of Man's Mutual Worth and Responsibility: the Basic Need for Maintaining Peace and Harmony"."
Guru Nanak's Philosophy of Harmony and its Relevance to the Present World
University of Dhaka, Dhaka: 2019
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Alam, M. J. "A Critical Analysis in Quest of the Relationship between Caodaism and New Religious Movements: Comparison and Appraisal."
the 2019 Cesnur Conference
Turin, Italy: 2019
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
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| International | Research Award | 2025 | South Korea | This award was conferred in recognition of research on Daesoon Thought, a Korean New Religious Movement. Award Amount: 1500 USD |
| International | General Paper Presentation Award | 2024 | South Korea | This award was conferred in recognition of the presentation of a conference paper on the East Asian perspective in the general category. "Award Amount: 200 USD" |
| International | Academic Excellence Award for Conference Paper | 2023 | South Korea | This award was bestowed by the Daesoon Academy of Sciences at Daejin University, South Korea, in acknowledgment of delivering one of the best presentations. |
| International | Research Publication Excellence Award | 2023 | South Korea | This prestigious award is presented by the Daesoon Academy of Sciences at Daejin University, the Republic of Korea, acknowledging outstanding scholarly contribution within the pages of the Journal of Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia. "Award Amount: 1,000 USD"
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| International | Cao Dai Overseas Award for Conference Paper | 2019 | United States | This award was presented by the Cao Dai Overseas Missionary, USA, in acknowledgment of the scholarly presentation titled "Understanding Holy Books and Literatures: Cao Dai Perspective" at the 8th Holy Books and World Literature Conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2019. "Award Amount: 500 USD" |
| International | Cao Dai Overseas Award for Conference Paper | 2018 | Taiwan | This award was conferred by the Cao Dai Overseas Missionary, USA, in recognition of active participation and the presentation of a scholarly paper on "Western and Asian Acculturation in Vietnam and the Rise of Cao Dai Movement". The CESNUR Conference 2018 was held in Nantou City, Taiwan. "Award Amount: 2,900 USD"
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| International | Cao Dai Overseas Missionary (CDOM) PhD Fellowship | 2012 | United States | This fellowship was awarded for the study of Vietnamese language and culture at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with a view to pursuing PhD field research (feb. 2012-Oct. 2013) in the Mekong Delta area of the South of Vietnam and Cambodia. "Fellowship Amount: 16,500 USD" |
| International | Cao Dai Overseas Missionary (CDOM) MPhil Fellowship | 2004 | United States | This fellowship was received to resume and accomplish M.Phil research at the University of Dhaka. "Felloship Amount:1,800 USD" |
| Local | Dhaka University Merit Scholarship | 2003 | Bangladesh | This scholarship was granted to pursue M.Phil research in World Religions Department at the University of Dhaka. "Scholarship Amount: 36,000 BDT" |