About Me
Mr. Akond is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Police Science at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Bangladesh. With over eight years of teaching experience and 12 years in social research, his academic expertise encompasses criminology, policing, corporate governance, human rights due diligence, labour rights, and social movement (trade union) strategies. His work integrates qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, contributing to a deeper understanding of contemporary socio-legal, crime, and labour victimization issues.
Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in the Department of Political Science at the University of Kassel, Germany. His academic background includes an M.A. in Labour Policies and Globalization from the University of Kassel and Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany, and an M.S. in Criminology and Police Science from MBSTU, Bangladesh.
He has authored several peer-reviewed research articles and contributed to numerous national and internationally funded research projects. He has presented his research at international conferences and seminars in countries such as Germany, India, and Nepal, and he has also served as a resource person in various academic and professional training programs.
Beyond academia, he actively participates in social activism, volunteer initiatives, and collaborative research with national and international scholars. He has cultivated an international network within the Labour Movement that has enriched his research and activism. This network includes collaborations with scholars, practitioners, and activist organizations across Germany, India, Nepal, South Africa, Keniya, and other countries.
Areas of Expertise
- Qualitative Research
- Strategic Research & Policy Analysis
- Project Proposal Development
- Data Analysis and Research Report Writing
- Workshop Facilitation & Research Consultancy
Research Interest
Development and Crime; Business and Human Rights Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Labour Standards and Regulatory Framework in Global Supply Chain, Workers’ Rights and Social Movement, Gender, Work and Crime, Informal Economy and Vulnerabilities of Women, Juvenile Delinquency, Migration and Human Smuggling, Child Abuse, Strategic Policing, Community-based-Policing.
Professional & Other Experiences
Professional Experiences
1. Certified Trainer, Global Labour University Online Course, Iversity online education.
2. Lecturer, Dept. of CPS, MBSTU (Oct. 2016-Sep. 2018)
3. Member (Elected), Academic Council, MBSTU (2022-2023)
4. Former Assistant Proctor, (March 2017-March 2021), MBSTU
5. Research Officer, Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies-BILS (2013-2016)
Organizational Experiences
1. President, CPS Alumni Association (2025-27)
2. Former Treasurer, CPS Alumni Association (2022-24)
3. Former Member, Advisory Committee, Student Welfare and Counseling Department, MBSTU (2021-2022)
4. Former Office Secretary (Elected), MBSTU Teachers’ Association (2019-2021)
5. Former Executive Member (Elected) MBSTU Teachers’ Association (2018-19)
Affiliation/Member
1. Global Labour University Network (Germany, USA, Brazil, India & South Africa)
2. GLU South Asian Alumni Network
3. University of Kassel, Germany
4. Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany
5. European Trade Union Institute (ETUI), Brussels
Education
1. Ph.D. Candidate - On-Going
University of Kassel & Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany
2. M.A. (with Thesis) in Labour Policies and Globalization - September 2016
University of Kassel & Berlin School of Economics and Law, (Global Labour University), Germany
3. M.S. (with Thesis) in Criminology and Police Science - March 2013
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
4. B.Sc. (Hon’s) in Criminology and Police Science - May 2011
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
5. Academic Award
Dean’s Award from the Faculty of Life science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
Publications
2. Legal Compliance of Waste Management in Tannery Industrial Estate in Bangladesh: An Assessment from Environmental Criminological Perspective, TWIST Journal (ISSN: 1759-0418) [February 2024]
3. Issues and Challenges in Investigating Rape Cases: A Study in District Police, Tangail, Bangladesh, Journal of Social and Political Sciences) ISSN 2615-3718 [January 2024]
4. Impact of Parental Divorce on Children’s Social Bonding: Linking Theories and Perceptions, Women for Women (Empowerment), ISSN 1029-7804 [December 2022]
5. Women and Child Victimization in Contemporary Bangladesh: A critical feminist perspective (Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Review), Online ISSN 2582- 8088 [September 2021]
6. Victimization of Construction Workers in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study, BILS Journal of Labour (ISNN 2224 1817), [June, 2020]
7. Industrial Disorder in Bangladesh: Causes, impacts and policing (BILS Journal of Labour) (ISNN 2224 1817) [December 2020)
8. Parliamentary Election and Political Violence in Bangladesh. Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, ISSN 2224-3240 September, [2019]
9. Industrial Dispute Settlement Mechanism in Selected European Countries: A comparative analysis of ADR Practice. Journal of Publication and Health, (ISNN 1560-4373)
10. Evaluation of FDI Policies and Core Labour Standards in the Special Economic Zones of Bangladesh: An Assessment in line with the international labour standards. (BILS Journal of Labour) (ISNN 2224 1817)
2. Transformation of Communication Technology and Women Victimization , South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology Conference, Ahmedabad, India. (January 2020)
2. Khan, A. K., Akond, M. A., & Banarjee, S. (2014). Health hazards of child labour in brick kilns of Bangladesh, Geneva: International Labour Office, BILS and International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) -, 2014 ISBN: 978-92-2-129399-6 (PRINT); 978-92-2-129400-9 (Web PDF)
3. Rahman, M. A. & Akond, M. A. (2015) Contribution of Migrant Workers in the National Economic Development of Bangladesh, JAMKON Yearbook, 2015: National Human Rights Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN:978-984-90612-5-0
2. Police-Community Relationship in Bangladesh: How to Elevate from Trust Deficit to Trust Surplus? Centre for Genocide Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (2023)
3. Unlocking the Pathways of Advancing Human Rights Due Diligence in Bangladesh's RMG Industry: Scope and Opportunities of Trade Union. Study by Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies-BILS, Dhaka, Bangladesh & Funded By FNV Netherland (2023)