About Me
Sumona Sharmin, a faculty member in the department of criminology and police science, is a dedicated academic and researcher focusing on the plight of rape victims in Bangladesh. Her work bridges academia and advocacy, aiming to address the systematic challenges faced by survivors and foster meaningful change in society’s response to sexual violence. She has published research paper both nationally and internationally on the issue of gender based crime. Her work has an impact on shaping students, advancing knowledge and addressing the critical social issues.
Research Interest
Rape and Victimization, Gender and Crime, Gender and victimization, Child rights, Research methodology, Crime, Corruption, Domestic violence, Domestic and International Terrorism, Punishment, Labor Rights, Human rights, Issues of Policing, Politics and Crime.
Professional & Other Experiences
1. July, 2019-Present
House Tutor, Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam Hall, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Santosh, Tangail
2. October, 2018-Present
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminology and Police Science Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Santosh, Tangail
3. October, 2016-October, 2018
Lecturer, Dept. of Criminology and Police Science Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Santosh, Tangail.
4. October, 2016-Present
Member of Academic Committee, Department of Criminology and Police Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Tangail, Bangladesh
5. April 2013- December 2014
Research Assistant, Bangladesh Institute of Social Research Trust-BISR (BISR Trust) Lalmathia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
6. January, 2015-December,2016
Research Assistant, Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies-BILS, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Education
1. MS (with Thesis)-2011
M. S in Criminology and Police Science,
Highest CGPA in Class & Position First in the class
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU),
Santosh, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh.
2. B. Sc. (Hons.)-2013
B. Sc. (Hon’s) in Criminology and Police Science
Highest CGPA in Class & Position First in the class
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU),
Santosh, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh.
Publications
2. Yesmen, N., Naha. A., & Sharmin, S. (2023). Hate Crimes in Social Media: A Criminological Review. International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3(01), 23-28. ISSN 2798-3463 (Print); ISSN 2798-4079 (Online)
3. Arif, M. M., Sharmin, S., Ahmed Talukder, M. I., & Yesmen, N. (2023). Job stress among police officers in Bangladesh: an empirical study on Rangpur Metropolitan Police. Balkans Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences, 6(2), 119–131. https://doi.org/10.31410/Balkans.JETSS.2023.6.2.119-131
4. Yesmen, N., Sharmin, S., & Ahmed, M. (2023). Violence against Women Working in Sex Trade: A study in Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Social Science and Legal Studies. Vol.5 (5) ;135-141.ISSN: 2707-4668 (Online), ISSN: 2707-465X ( Print)
5. Sharmin, S. (2022). Socio-demographic profile of rape victim and the perpetrators: An Exploratory Study. The BPA Journal, Vol.4 (4); 01-16. ISSN: 2706-7866;
6. Sharmin, S. (2022). Secondary Victimization of Rape Victim in Bngladesh: An Exploratory Study on Victims in Tangail District, Bangladesh. The Journal of Empowerment. Vol. 28; 47-58. ISSN 1029-7804 (Printed)
7. Sharmin, S., Banarjee, S., & Parvez, M. (2021). Reintegration of the Released Prisoners into the Community: A Study in Tangail District. The PSC Journal, Volume: 8; 52-67. ISSN:2309-4915
8. Sharmin, S., Banarjee, S., & Akter. T. (2021). Victimization of Indigenous Women in Working Sector: A study on Indigenous Women in Tangail District. The Labour Journal, Issue-1; 70-90. ISSN: 2224-1817
9. Sharmin, S., Disha, A. (2021). Process of Criminalizing Street Children in Bangladesh: A n Empirical Study in the City of Dhaka. Asian Journal of Sociological Research, Vol 5(4): 41-50
10. Ali, M. H., Sharmin, S., & Aziz, M. B. (2020). Impact of Imprisonment on Released Female Criminal: A study on Tangail District. The Journal of Social Studies, Volume: 165;20-35 ISSN: 1012-7844.
11. Sharmin, S., Islam, M. J. (2019). Marginalization of rape victims: An Exploratory Study on Victims in Tangail District. The BPA Journal. Vol.1(1) ;135-151, ISSN: 2706-7866
12. Sharmin, S., Paul, M., Akond, M., A.., & Banerjee, S. (2019). Industrial Disorder in Bangladesh: Causes, Impacts and Policing. The Labour Journal, Issue-2; Page: 52-78; ISSN:2224-1817
13. Sharmin, S., Islam, M. J. & Banerjee, S. (2018). Rape discourses in contemporary Bangladesh: An Exploratory study in Tangail District. The Journal of Empowerment, Vol. 25; 67-86, ISSN 1029-7804 (Print)
14. Islam, M. J. Sharmin, S. (2018). Behavioral Practices of Rapists : A Qualitative Study on Sexual Offender in Tangail District, Bangladesh. The Journal of Social Studies, Vol. 159; 1-15, ISSN: 1012-7844
15. Islam, M. J. Sharmin, S. (2017). Socio-Psychological Causes of Rape in Bangladesh : From Victim Perspectives. South Asian Journal of Population and Health, Volume: 10; (1 &2); 51-60. ISSN 1560-4373
16. Sharmin, S., Miah, M., A.., K. (2017). Leadership skill of Bangladesh Police Personnel : A Case Study of Tangail District. Journal of Media and Social Development, Vol: 5(3); 59-73. ISSN 2320-8244.
17. Alam, M. A,. Banerjee, S., Sharmin, S. & Akter, M. ( 2017). Victimization and Violation of Rights of Women in Garments Sector in Bangladesh : A study on Women Garments Workers of Ashullia, Savar, Dhaka. The Labour Journal, Issue-2; 53-63, ISSN:2224-1817.
18. Akond, M., A.., Sharmin, S. (2017). Combating Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling in Bangladesh: Conceptual understanding and Lessons from International Community Based Approach. Journal of Law, Policy & Globalization,
19. Sharmin, S., Islam, M. J. (2015). Rape Cultures of Bangladesh: Background, Nature and Causalities ( Bengali). The Journal of Samaj Nirikkhon, Volume: 134; 56-71, ISSN: 1012-7844
20. Rahman, M., A. Sharmin, S., & Miah, M., A.., K. ( 2015). Skills and Qualities of the Police Officers in Bangladesh: A Police Perception Study. A Journal of National Academy for Planning and Development, Vol, 24; 35-52, ISSN 1607-8373,
21. Banerjee, S. Mujib, M., M.., & Sharmin, S. (2014). Status of Handloom Workers and causes of their Migration: A study of Handloom Industry of Tangail District, Bangladesh. The Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Science, Volume: 4(22); 150-156. ISSN:2224-5766 (Print), ISSN 2225-0484 (Online)
02. Presented a paper on Politicization of crime in the International conference, 2013, Arranged by Dhaka University.
03. Participated in International Conference, 2019 Arranged by MBSTU and presented a paper on “ Discourses of rape in Bangladesh’
2. Principle Researcher, “Reintegration of the Released Prisoners into the Community: A Study in Tangail District”. Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail- 1902, Bangladesh. Project period: June 2019 to June 2020,
3. Principle Researcher, " Impact of Imprisonment on Released Female Criminal: A Study on Tangail District" Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail- 1902, Bangladesh. Project period: June 2020 to June 2021
4. Principle Researcher, Victimization of college Students in Social Networking Sites” . " Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail- 1902, Bangladesh. Project period: June 2018 to June 2019
5. Assistant Researcher, BILS research study on “Adolescent Workers in Bangladesh: Working Conditions, Rights and Violation”.
6. Data Analyst, International Labour Organization (ILO) research study of Social Protection of Workers in Bangladesh
7. Assistant Researcher, Mapping Regarding the Effects of Occupational Hazards, Diseases and Risk of workers in seventeen sectors of Bangladesh.
8. Data Analyst,, Health Hazards of Child Labour in Brick Kilns of Bangladesh.
9. Data Analyst, Industrial Dispute In Bangladesh: Nature and Causes: A study of Bangladesh Institute of Labor Studies and ILO
10. Assistant Researcher, Status of Handloom Workers and Causes of their Migration: a study in Tangail District.