Associate Professor
Md. Abu Taher (Study Leave)
Department of World Religions and Culture
Faculty of Arts
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil. | World Religions and Culture | Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 2008 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Youth Development and Work | Commonwealth Youth Programme | Bangladesh | 2006 |
| Masters | World Religions and Culture | Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 2004 |
| Bachelor | History | Rajshahi University | Bangladesh | 2001 |
| H.S.C | Humanities | Bogura Cantonment Public College | Bangladesh | 1995 |
| S.S.C | Humanities | RDA Laboratory School | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dhaka | Nov 2022 | Present |
| House Tutor | Kabi Jashimuddin Hall | University of Dhaka | Apr 2019 | Mar 2023 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Oct 2014 | Nov 2022 |
| Assistant House Tutor | Kabi Jashimuddin Hall | University of Dhaka | May 2013 | Apr 2019 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Dec 2011 | Sep 2014 |
| Teaching Assistant | BRAC University | Dhaka | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| Research and Development officer | International Institute of Islamic Thought (Bangladesh Office) | Dhaka | Nov 2007 | Nov 2009 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Theology | Buddhism and its art, archeology and scripture |
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| History | History of Religions, Religious History of Bangladesh, Indigenous Religions of Bangladesh |
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| Environment | Eco-thelology, Environment and Indian Origin Religions, Process Studies |
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| Interfaith Dialogue | Interfaith Understanding, Peace Building, Conflict Resulution and Religious Right |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Gender Equality in Buddhism and Hinduism: A Comparative Study | Md. Abu Taher | Tasnim Tabassum | 2021 | ||
| Masters | Concept of Fasting in Hinduism and Buddhism: A comparative Study | Md. Abu Taher | Tushi Rani Saha | 2021 | ||
| Masters | Interfaith Harmony and Sha Abdul Karim's song: An Analytical Discussion | Md. Abu Taher | Syada Mamataj Toku | Interfaith Harmony |
2019 | |
| Masters | Religious Awareness toward the Cessation of Dowry System in Bangladesh: Special Reference to Muslim | Md. Abu Taher | Mahajebin Rahman Tonni | 2019 | ||
| Masters | The Eco-Spiritual Awareness of Hinayana Buddhism: An Analytical Study | Md. Abu Taher | Ummey Nurtaz | 2019 | ||
| Masters | Secularism In Bangladesh | Md. Abu Taher | Md. Rakibul Hasan Rabin | 2018 | ||
| Masters | The Relevance of the Ethical Teachings of Confucian in China: A Deep Study | Md. Abu Taher | Sanjida Mukta | 2018 | ||
| Masters | Advent of Islam in Bengal : Special Reference to Arab Traders | Md. Abu Taher | A. M. Shahria | 2017 | ||
| Masters | Jesus Christ in the Holy Quran | Md. Abu Taher | S.M. Shamim Ahsan | 2017 | ||
| Masters | The Relationship Between Islam and Mass Media | Md Abu Taher | Farzana Akter | 2016 | ||
| Masters | Influences of the Lalon's Philosophy to the Hindu-Muslim Relations | Md Abu Taher | Md. Rabiul Islam | 2015 | ||
| Masters | Inner Significance of the Major Religious Festivals: With Special Reference to Semitic Religion | Md Abu Taher | Md. Mohshin Reza | 2013 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of WRC, Dhaka University | Historical Background of the Establishment of World Religions and Culture Dept. and It's relevant of Bangladesh | UGC, Bangladesh | 28-03-2022 | 27-03-2023 | WRC Dept., DU |
| Tribal Religions of Bangladesh | Contemporary Religious Conversion of the MRO tribal people of Bangladesh: A Psycho and Socio-economic Analysis | UGC, Bangladesh | 01-01-2020 | 30-12-2020 | URI, Bangladesh |
| Interreligious Relations | Women and Interreliigous Dialogue | KAICIID, Austria | 01-01-2019 | 28-02-2019 | CIID DU, URI, IARF Bangladesh |
| Interreligious Dialogue | Educate the Educators | KAICIID, Austria | 07-09-2017 | 30-12-2018 | Rural Development Academy, Bogura |
| Interfaith Understanding | Beauty in Diversity | KAICIID, Austria | 01-01-2016 | 25-05-2016 | Rural Development Academy, Bogura |
| Youth Right | Play for All | GNRD, Norway | 01-04-2015 | 30-06-2015 | Rural Development Academy, Bogura |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| 1 | British Broadcusting Corporation (BBC) on University Education: Expectation and Obtaining [2006] |
| 2 | Samoy Television on Religion and Film [2019] |
| 3 | National Television (NTV) on History of Durgapuja [2017] |
| 4 | Bangladesh Television (BTV) on Spirituality and Lalon Sha, [2014] |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Member | Society of Biblical Literature, GA, USA | 2024 | 2026 |
| 2 | Member | REl Graduate Council UWest, USA | 2023 | Life Time |
| 3 | Member | United Religious Initiative (URI Bangladesh CC) | 2010 | |
| 4 | Executive Member | Asian Conference of Religion and Peace (ACRP- Bangladesh Chapter) | 2005 | 2017 |
| 5 | Member | International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF Bangladesh Chapter) | 2004 | |
| 6 | President | International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF Youth Wing) | 2012 | 2019 |
| 7 | Country Contact | United Religious Initiative (URI-Bangladesh) | 2017 | |
| 8 | General Secretary | Bangladesh Youth Association for Religion and Peace | 2007 | 2010 |
| 9 | President | Alor Jatri (Vanguard of Light) | 2015 | |
| 10 | Life Member | Zahurul Huq Hall Alumni Association, Dhaka University | 2017 | |
| 11 | Registered Graduate Member | University of Dhaka | 2008 | |
| 12 | Life Member | Dhaka University Alumni Association | 2005 | |
| 13 | General Member | Bangladesh Historical Association | 2012 | |
| 14 | General Member | Asiatic Society of Bangladesh | 2011 |
| Book | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Md Abu Taher
Nazuler Dharma Chinta (Religious Thought of Nazrul).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bhasha Prokash, 2026 .
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| 2 |
Md. Abu Taher
Japan: Society, Culture and Religions ; A Historical Perspective.
New Delhi: ABS Publication, India, 2020 .
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| 3 |
Md. Abu Taher
Dharmo Niya Joto Kotha (Bangla).
Dhaka: Sucheepatra, Bangladesh, 2021 .
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| 4 |
Md. Abu Taher
History of the Department of World Religions and Culture of Dhaka University (1999-2021).
Dhaka: Shuchiparta, Bangladesh, 2022 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Md. Abu Taher and Umme Nurtaz "Hinayana Buddhism and Its Path to Enlightenment of People for the Upcoming Meta-Verse: The Ecological and Cultural Perspectives."
Dynamics of Dialogue, Cultural Development and Peace in the Metaverse. Dr. Swati Chakraborty New Delhi, India: IGI-Global, 2022 ,51-63 .
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| 2 |
Md. Abu Taher "Teachers-Students Relationship in the Department of World Religions and Culture: A Case Study."
Department of World Religions and Culture and Interfaith Dialogue. Dhaka: Aeesha Printing Press Ltd., 2022 .
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| 3 |
Md Abu Taher "Origins of the Universe in Japanese ancient religion."
Holy Books and Creation Stories (Bangkok Papers). Abraham Karickam (Editor) Kerela, India: Dr. Alexander Mar Thomas Centre for Dialogue and United Religious Initiative South India, 2017 68-85 .
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| 4 |
Md Abu Taher "Jewish Faith Statement on Environment, (Colombo Papers)."
Holy Books and Eco Spirituality. Dr. Abraham Karickam (Editor) Kerela, India: Dr. Alexander Mar Thomas Centre for Dialogue, (2015) 96-1017 .
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| 5 |
Md Abu Taher "Human Right and Religious Freedom: A Contemporary Situation of Bangladesh."
Handbook of International Relations: Issues of Human Rights and Foreign Policy. Dr. Swati Ray Chakraborty (Editor) New Delhi, India: ABS BOOKS Publication, (2018) 122-145 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Md. Abu Tahr : Interreligious Harmony of Shah Abdul Karim's Song: An Analysis,
Prachyavidya Patrika , vol.23, October Professor Dilip Kumar Bhattariya Research Centre, Dept. of Sanskrit, Dhaka University , 2023
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| 2 |
Md. Abu Taher : Sherpur Govt. D. J. Model High School, Bogura,
Research Journal of Local History , vol.01, December 2022-June 2023 , no.27 Heritage Archives of Bangladesh History Trust, Rajshahi , pp.429-457 , 2023
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| 3 |
Md. Abu Taher : Sikhism in Bangladesh: Past and Present,
Journal of Sociology, Nazmul Karim Study Center, University of Dhaka , vol.9 , no.02, December , pp.166-170 , 2017
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| 4 |
Md Abu Taher : Some Mughal Religious Monuments in Bogura District: An Archaeological Analysis,
The Islamic Foundation Patrika, A Quarterly Research Journal of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh , vol.4 , no.54, April-June , pp.92-108 , 2015
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| 5 |
Md Abu Taher : Some Religious Archaeological Architecture of Greater Bogura District: A Architectural Descriptions,
The Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka , vol.07 , no.09, June , pp.113-143 , 2014
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| 6 |
Md Abu Taher : Caodaism: A New Religious Movement of Asia,
The Dhaka University Studies, Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka , vol.71 , no.No.01, June , pp.11-26 , 2014
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| 7 |
Md Abu Taher : Sufis’ contribution on Islamic propagation and compassion in Bogura district: A historical overview,,
The Islamic Foundation Patrika, A Research Journal of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh , vol.4, No.51 , no.April-June , pp.21-50 , 2012
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| 8 |
Md Abu Taher : Different Sects of Japanese Buddhism,
The Dhaka University Studies, Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka , vol.69 , no.June, No.01 , pp.57-81 , 2012
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| 9 |
Md Abu Taher : The Native Religion of Japan: A Historical Development,
The Dhaka University Studies, Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka , vol.68, No-02 , no.December , pp.100-116 , 2011
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| 10 |
Md Abu Taher : Development of Japanese Religious Traditions: A Historical Overview,
Social Science Review, Faculty of Social Science Journal, University of Dhaka , vol.27 , no.02 , pp.57-84 , 2010
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| 11 |
Md Abu Taher : Shinto: The Indigenous Religion in Japan,
Philosophy and Progress, Dev Center for Philosophical Studies, University of Dhaka , vol.XLVII-XLVIII , no.Jan-Dec , pp.185-210 , 2010
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| 12 |
Md Abu Taher : Religious Beliefs and Practices of the Urao: A Native People of the North Bengal,
The Social Sciences Studies , vol.115 , no.Oct-Dec , pp.41-72 , 2010
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| 13 |
Md. Abu Taher : Relationship between Human and Nature: The Perspective of Hinayanam Buddhism,
Journal of Sociology , vol.12 , no.1 Jan-June University of Dhaka , pp.79-92 , 2021
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| 14 |
Md. Abu Taher : Origins of the Universe in Shintoism: An Ancient Religion of Japan,
The Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinary (JJSEM) , vol.1 , no.January 1 Department of Japanese Studies, Dhaka University , 2022
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| 15 |
Md. Abu Taher : The Pangon: A Muslim Tribal Community of Bangladesh,
Itihas Somity Potrika , vol.1 , no.39-40, Bangladesh Itihas Somity , pp.143-160 , 2022
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Md. Abu Taher "The Interfaith Dialogue in Bangladesh: The Past and the Present."
South Asia Studies Association Annual Conference, Title: Order and Disorder in South Asia
San Francisco, California, USA: California Institute of Integral Studies, 2024
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| 2 |
Md. Abu Taher "Cultural Harmony in Bangladesh."
Lecture Series,
Multicultural Association Hawke's Bay, Hasting, New Zealand, 05, November, 2022
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| 3 |
Md. Abu Taher "Introduction of Interreligious Diologue."
Educate the Educators,
Rural Development Bogura: October 02-09, 2018
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| 4 |
Md. Abu Taher "What is Interfaith Dialogue and Why?."
Women and Interfaith Dialogue,
Dhaka University, Dhaka: 01-03 February, 2019
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| 5 |
Md. Abu Taher "Religious Symbols of Sikh, Ba'hai, and Cao Daism: A Comparative Study."
International Seminar on Religions for Peace and Understanding: Sikh, Bahai and Cao Dai Perspectives,
Dhaka University, Dhaka: 06 March, 2018
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| 6 |
Md. Abu Taher "Religious Symbols and Iconography of Islam: Historical Development and Insignificance."
International Conference on Holy Books and World Literature,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: April 05-07, 2019
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| 7 |
Md. Abu Taher "Environmental Statement in Jewish Faith."
International Conference on Holly Books and Eco-Spirituality,
Bandaragama, Sri Lanka: 31 January 03 February, 2015
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| 8 |
Md. Abu Taher "The Pangon: A Muslim Tribal Community of Bangladesh."
Annual Historical Conference by Bangladesh Historical Association,
RDA Bogura, Bangladesh: 01-03, June 2017
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| 9 |
Md. Abu Taher "Hindu Faith Statement on Environmental Teachings and Protections."
Interfaith Dialogue for Ecological Civilization
Yeoju City, Republic of Korea: Daejin University, Institute for Postmodern Development of China, USA, 02-05, October, 2019
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | IBEF Scholarship | 2026 | United States | |
| International | Golden Beneficiary Scholarship | 2025 | United States | |
| International | Venerable Dr. Thich An Hue Memorial Scholarship | 2024 | United States | |
| International | IBEF Scholarship | 2023 | United States | |
| International | International IRD Fellowship | 2017 | Austria | |
| National | Zahurul Huq Hall Merit Scholarship | 2002 | Bangladesh |
Name & designation
Md. Abu Taher (Study Leave)
Associate Professor
Department
Department of World Religions and Culture Faculty of Arts
Email
mataher@du.ac.bd
Phone
+88-01711067901