MD. SAYEED AL-ZAMAN

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MD. SAYEED AL-ZAMAN

Lecturer

Research Interests

Within the broad area of media and communication studies, a few of my research interests are the Internet, digital information, and digital sociology/humanities. My current research focuses on online misinformation in South Asian countries. I would like to integrate advanced computational methods and tools in my future research.

Employment

Lecturer (July 2019-Present), Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Current courses: Information and Communication Technology (202); Media, Society and Culture (307); Gender and Media (405); Photojournalism (417); Film Appreciation (521).

Guest Lecturer (August 2018-July 2019), Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Youth Development, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Areas of lecture: Media in Bangladesh; Digital Communication and Technology; Media and Society.

Executive Editor (February 2018-August 2018), Advanced Services for the People’s Economy, Culture & Technology (ASPECT) Trust, Banani Old DOHS, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.

Education

Master of Arts (MA), January 2021-present, Digital Humanities, Dept. of Media & Technology Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Master of Social Sciences (MSS), December 2016-January 2018, CGPA: 3.67, Position: 2nd, Dept. of Journalism & Media Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS), January 2012-November 2016, CGPA: 3.60, Position: 3rd, Dept. of Journalism & Media Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Publications

Book Chapters (Peer-reviewed)

  1. Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman & Prithula Prosun Puja (2021), “Storytelling and Rhetoric of Rumor in Social Media”, in Lorena Mihaes et al. (eds.). Handbook of Research on Contemporary Storytelling Methods Across New Media and Disciplines (pp. 40-62), IGI Global Publishers, PA, USA. Doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6605-3.ch003
  2. Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Digitalization and Transformation of Teaching and Learning in Bangladesh”, in Uta M. Stelson & Theresa D. Neimann (eds.). Challenges and Opportunities in Global Approaches to Education (pp. 56-77), IGI Global Publishers, PA, USA. Doi: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9775-9.ch004

Journal Articles (Peer-reviewed)

  1. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2021), “A thematic analysis of misinformation in India during the COVID-19 pandemic”, accepted in International Information and Library Review, Routledge. Doi: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1908063 [Scopus; Q2]
  2. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2021), “An exploratory study of the Facebook contents and users’ engagement on the COVID-19 vaccine issue”, in F1000 Research, Taylor & Francis, 10 (236), 1-9. Doi: 10.12688/f1000research.51210.1 [Scopus; Q1]
  3. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2021), “COVID-19-related social media fake news in India”, in Journalism and Media, MDPI, (special issue: Media Freedom in the Age of COVID-19), 2 (1), 100-114. Doi: 10.3390/journalmedia2010007 [WorldCat]
  4. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2021), “Social media fake news in India”, in Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research, 9 (1), 25-47. Doi: 10.15206/ajpor.2021.9.1.25 [Scopus; Q4]
  5. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2021), “A bibliometric and co-occurrence analysis of COVID-19-related literature published between December 2019 to June 2020”, in Science Editing (SE), 8 (1), 57-63. Doi: 10.6087/kcse.230 [Web of Science & Scopus; Q2]
  6. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2021), “A content analysis of social media users’ reaction to disinformation in Bangladesh”, in Library Philosophy and Information, February, 1-17. Link: www.digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4890 [Scopus; Q2]
  7. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2021), “COVID-19-related online misinformation in Bangladesh”, in Journal of Health Research. Doi: 10.1108/JHR-09-2020-0414 [Web of Science & Scopus; Q4]
  8. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Social Media Rumors in Bangladesh”, in Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice (JISTAP), 8 (3), 77-90. Doi: 10.1633/JISTaP.2020.8.3.6 [Scopus; Q3]
  9. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Healthcare crisis in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic”, in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (AJTMH), 103 (4), 1357-1359. Doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0826 [Web of Science & Scopus; Q1]
  10. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Islam and Online Piety in Bangladesh”, in the International Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities (IJISH), 3 (2), 67-73. Doi: 10.26555/ijish.v3i2.2222 [DOAJ]
  11. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Religious Communication in Digital Public Sphere”, in Jurnal Penelitian, 17 (1), 29-42. Doi: 10.28918/jupe.v17i1.2450 [DOAJ]
  12. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Politics meets healthcare? Religious misinformation in India during the COVID-19 pandemic”, Jurnal Sosial Humaniora (JSH), 13 (2), 146-150. Doi: 10.12962/j24433527.v13i2.8119 [DOAJ]
  13. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Digital Media and Political Communication of Bangladesh: A New Wave of Democratic and Pluralistic Politics?”, in Artha Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS), 19 (2), 1-19. Doi: 10.12724/ajss.53.1 [ICI]
  14. Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020), “Gendered Communication and Women’s Vulnerability in Digital Media”, accepted in The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Sciences.
  1. Sayeed Al-Zaman & Manir Sikder (2020), “Impact of Digital Media on Electoral Campaign: The Case of the 11th Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh”, in The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Sciences, 42, 407-420.
  2. Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2019), “Digital Disinformation and Communalism in Bangladesh”, in China Media Research, 15 (2), 68-76. Doi: 10.31235/osf.io/8s6jd [EBSCO]
  1. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2019), “Rural Culture in the 21st Century Films of Bangladesh”, in Development Compilation, 15 (1), 89-102. Doi: 10.31235/osf.io/y5f3z
  2. Uzzwal Kumar Mondal & Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2019), “New Media in Cultural Transmission: A Study on a Peri-urban Society of Bangladesh”, in The Jahangirnagar Review, Part III: Arts and Humanities, 29, 307-323.

Projects & Grants

  1. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2019), “Rethinking the Environment of Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA), funded by Inter Pares, Canada.
  2. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2019-20), “Online Misinformation”, funded by University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Dhaka.
  3. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020-21), “Research Trends in the Public Universities of Bangladesh”, funded by Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  4. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020-21), “COVID-19 and the Public Health Communication in Bangladesh and India”, personal project.
  5. Sayeed Al-Zaman (2020-21), “Facebook Interactions and Mis/Dis/Information Consumption”, personal project, data access provided by Crowd Tangle, Facebook Inc., USA.

Reviewer (Books & Journals)

  1. Feminist Media Studies, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, UK.
  2. Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, Sage, UK.
  3. Asian Journal of Political Science, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, UK.
  4. Society and Culture in South Asia, Sage, UK.
  5. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, Mary Ann Liebert Inc. Publishers, USA.
  6. Journal of Health Research, Emerald, UK.
  7. Research Journal of Educational Studies and Review, Pearl Research Journals, Nigeria.
  8. Challenges and Opportunities in Global Approaches to Education, IGI Global Publishers, PA, USA.
  9. Handbook of Research on Contemporary Storytelling Methods Across New Media and Disciplines, IGI Global Publishers, PA, USA.

Interview

  1. Rumor: A Social Tumor (2021), a documentary by International Republican Institute (IRI), USA.
  2. Expert interview (paid) on Online Behavior in Bangladesh (2021), interviewed by Flamingo Group, UK, on behalf of Facebook Inc., USA.

Published Book

Nihato Drishyer Moto (Trans. Like a Dead Scene), 2016, Kobi Prokashani, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Selected English Commentaries

  1. “Telling good lies: Digital rhetoric and rumor in Bangladesh”, South Asia Journal, 15.02.2020.
  2. “Internet vigilantism: A mushrooming crisis”, Daily Observer, 19.10.2019. p. 05
  3. “Digital religion and ‘othering’ the co-cultures”, The Asian Age, 31.10.2018. p. 07
  4. “Brave new digital world: How the virtual world is changing our lives”, Dhaka Tribune, 11.10.2017. p. 14
  5. “Netizens and the virtual neighborhoods”, The Independent, 29.11.2017. p. 06
  6. “Rise of digital piety in Bangladesh: How extremism found a new nest in cyberspace?”, The Independent, 08.10.2018. p. 07
  7. “Digital culture and cyber-society”, New Age, 17.02.2018. p. 09
  8. “Digitalised human”, Daily Sun, 08.07.2018. p. 07
  9. “A new wave in education: How digital technology is transforming ‘learning & teaching’?” Daily Sun, 12.04.2018. p. 07
  10. “Cultural transformation in digital age”, The Independent, 29.05.2018. p. 06
  11. “Digital paradox”, Daily Observer, 13.02.2018. p. 07
  12. “Writing in a digital age”, Dhaka Tribune, 02.03.2018. p. 15
  13. “Growing popularity of EdTech”, Daily Sun, 22.03.2018. p. 07
  14. “Rohingya issue: The construction of identity”, Daily Observer, 25.09.2017. p. 07
  15. “Urban areas in Bangladesh”, Daily Sun, 12.10.2017. p. 05
  16. “How media is reshaping rural Bangladesh?” The Asian Age, 27.10.2017. p. 08
  17. “Addressing population problem”, The Independent, 06.11.2017. p. 07
  18. “The ‘rape culture’ in Bangladesh: Why and how women are becoming prey?” Daily Observer, 16.11.2017. p. 06
  19. “Women’s insecurity in public transports”, The Independent, 16.11.2017. p.06
  20. “The malady of ‘overconsumption’”, Daily Observer, 25.01.2018. p. 07
  21. “What makes the war?”, Daily Observer, 04.04.2018. p. 07
  22. “Demystification of Bangabandhu’s Bengalee Muslim”, Daily Sun, 16.05.2018.p. 07
  23. “The myth of ‘cultural aggression’”, The Asian Age, 26.05.2018. p. 09
  24. “Understanding cultural transformation”, The New Nation, 05.06.2018. p. 05

Selected Bangla Commentaries

  1. “Digital storytelling”, Shahojia, 20.09.2020
  2. “­Changing pattern of clothing and impact of media”, Maddhom: Journal of Mass Media, 1(1), 02.2017, pp. 74-82
  3. “The disease of Dhaka parks”, Daily Ittefaq, 07.09.2016, p. 08
  4. “Digital media and identity crisis”, Daily Ittefaq, 28.12.2016, p. 08
  5. “The limitations of Bangladesh films”, Daily Bonikbarta, 28.01.2017, p. 04
  6. “On Dhaka city, traffic jam and ‘No Car Day’”, Daily Ittefaq, 02.02.2017, p.08
  7. “Political participation in new media”, Daily Bonikbarta, 01.04.2017, p. 04
  8. “The culture of violence of youths”, Daily Sangbad, 01.04.2017, p. 06
  9. “Take steps to protect rights of indigenous people”, Daily Manabkantha, 08.04.2017, p.04
  10. “Crises of school education”, Daily Ittefaq, 23.05.2017, p. 09
  11. “Why consumers are going abroad?”, Daily Jugantor, 22.06.2017, p. 08
  12. “The transformation of rural society in Bangladesh”, Daily Ittefaq, 09.08.2017, p. 09
  13. “A brief history of native costume”, Weekly Mohinilok, 26 (1), 01.05.2018. p. 20-26
  14. “How population can be wealth or crisis”, Daily Amader Shomoy, 04.07.2018. p. 04
  15. “The mind of Bengalee man”, Weekly Mohinilok, 26 (3), 01.07.2018. p. 12-17
  16. “Making hostage”, Daily Samakal, 29.10.2018. p. 08

Published Poetries

  1. The language, Onarjo Kothon, 07 (1), 04.2015. p. 48
  2. The garden of lips, Uttaradhikar, Bangla Academy, Issue 59, 05.2015
  3. “Love is a wonderful disease”, Daily Inqilab, 22.04.2016, p. 09
  4. I die in the moonbeam, Daily Bhorer Kagoj, 06.11.2015, p. 09
  5. Popular lover, Seeing towards a rose, The return, Charkol, 1(1), 02.2014, pp. 29-31
  6. The dialogues of waiting, Anondon Patrika, Issue Vadro-1421, 07.2014
  7. In a bemused forest, Daily Ittefaq, 09.03.2018, p. 25
  8. Tendencies of men, Joydhoni, Ekushey Issue, 02.2020

Published Stories

  1. Fahrenheit 106, Shahojia, 12.2020
  2. The story of our deforestation through definitions, Boyan, 2(1), 01.2016
  3. A winter-morning-cat, Ruri, 1(3), 10.2013

Published Photographs

  1. “Peace & Beauty” (11 photographs), Daily Observer, 12.01.2017
  2. “Nature & Wildlife” (10 photographs), The Independent, 09.03/2017
  3. “Enlighten Your Life”, Daily Kaler Kantho, 30.11.2015
  4. Professional portrait, Daily Kaler Kantho,02.2016
  5. “The woodpecker sighs…”, Daily Observer, 08.03.2018
  6. “Harsh reality of child labor” (8 photographs), Daily Observer, 15.03.2018
  7. “Photo Feature: Nature” (8 photographs), Daily Observer, 05.07.2018

Experiences & Achievements

Voluntary Experiences

  1. Coordinator, JMS Readers Club (April 2012-April 2013), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
  2. Coordinator, JMS Film Club (August 2016-August 2017), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
  3. Assistant Editor, Charkol, threefold literature magazine (February 2018-February 2018), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  4. Assistant Editor, Pathshala, online news portal (August 2015-August 2016), Dhaka.

Digital Skills

  1. Camera skills: Photography; Videography.
  2. MS Office applications: Word; Excel; Powerpoint; Publisher.
  3. Adobe software: Photoshop; Premiere Pro; Indesign; Illustrator; Audition.
  4. Others: SPSS; Quark Xpress; VOSViewer; Python, Gephi (Beginner).

Trainings & Courses

  1. Graduation (2012), Yoga Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  2. Photography (2013), Pathshala South Asian Media Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Scholarships & Awards

  1. Complementary Stipend (2011-12) for academic excellence, Jahangirnagar University.
  2. Complementary Stipend (2012-13) for academic excellence, Jahangirnagar University.
  3. Complementary Stipend (2013-14) for academic excellence, Jahangirnagar University.
  4. General Merit Scholarship (2011-12 to 2015) for academic excellence in Bachelor’s degree, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  5. Entrance Scholarship (2020-21) of CA$ 27,500, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  6. Friends of the University of Alberta Society Graduate Award – Honorary (2021-22), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Co-curricular Activities

Photography, Videography & Others

  1. Sayeed Ovi Photobook, photography portfolio.
  2. “Peace & Beauty” (11 photographs), Daily Observer, 12.01.2017
  3. “Nature & Wildlife” (10 photographs), The Independent, 09.03/2017
  4. “Enlighten Your Life”, Daily Kaler Kantho, 30.11.2015
  5. Professional portrait, Daily Kaler Kantho,02.2016
  6. “The woodpecker sighs…”, Daily Observer, 08.03.2018
  7. “Harsh reality of child labor” (8 photographs), Daily Observer, 15.03.2018
  8. “Photo Feature: Nature” (8 photographs), Daily Observer, 05.07.2018
  9. Being Forgotten: The Bell Metal Industry of Bangladesh (2017). Genre: Short Documentary.
  10. Transportation Crisis in Jahangirnagar University (2016). Genre: Short documentary.
  11. Un Viaje a Pie (2016). Genre: Travel-shoot.
  12. Somewhere, over the rainbow (2016). Genre: Short film.
  13. Butterfly Young Enthusiast (2014), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  14. Contributor (2019), The Liberation War Museum of Bangladesh, Shahbag, Dhaka.

Workshops & Conferences Participation

  1. Career at United Nations (2017), Jahangirnagar Model United Nations Association (JUMUNA), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  2. Protecting Nature, Preserving Life (2017), Nature Conservation Initiative, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  3. Research Methodology (2016), South Asian Youth Research Institute for Development (SAYRID), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  4. Journalism Workshop (2015), Jahangirnagar University Journalist’s Association (JUJA), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  5. Egyptian Art (2014), Dorpon Art Foundation, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.
  6. Photojournalism (2014), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  7. Lakho Konthe Shonar Bangla (2013), National Anthem Ceremony of Guinness World Record, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  8. Reading-Writing Workshop (2012), Daily Amader Shomoy, Lab Aid & Bhashachitra, Public Library, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Seminars Participation & Presentation

  1. Humachinities (2017), Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
  2. Decolonization: A series of seminars (2016-17), Bangladesh Philosophy Association, Dhaka.
  3. Revisiting Development Paradigms and 7th Five Year Sustainable Development Plan (2016), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
  4. History of Bengal: A series of seminars (2013-14), Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
  5. Faculty of Arts and Humanities Yearly Seminar (2019-20), presented a paper title “How social media users react to disinformation?”, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

Membership

  1. Jahangirnagar University Alumni Association (JUAA), 01.2018-Present