Center of Excellence in Higher Education
The First Private University in Bangladesh

Most. Rumana Aktar

 

Full Time Faculty
Lecturer

M.Phil in Linguistics, University of Dhaka; M.A. in Linguistics, University of Dhaka; B.A. in Linguistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext-6136
Email: rumana.aktar@northsouth.edu
Office: NAC 1036

Curriculum Vitae

 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Most. Rumana Aktar has completed her B.A., M.A., and M.Phil in Linguistics from University of Dhaka. She has been teaching Bengali Language and Literature since 2014 as well as a Research Coordinator of Department of English and Modern Languages at North South University. She has some publications and presented several research papers in international conferences. Her research interests: Phonetics & Phonology, Applied Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics and Bangla Language Processing (BLP).

Articles Published:

মোহাম্মদ সাজ্জাদুল ইসলাম, মোছাঃ রুমানা আকতার, সাইয়েদা জাহান: অনলাইন শ্রেণিকক্ষ: বাংলা শিখন ও শিক্ষণ পদ্ধতির স্বরুপ বিশ্লেষণ, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ভাষাবিজ্ঞান পত্রিকা, vol.14, no. 27-28, pp.185-202, 2022.

Most. Rumana Aktar: Bangla Conjuncts and Ligatures: Font Display Issues in Windows Platforms, Panini, DEML, North South University, vol.10, pp. 141-166, 2023.

NSU CTRG 2020-2021 Research Grant. Project Title: Standard Pronunciation of selective Bangla Words: Digitalization and Preservation (Status: Ongoing).

Dean`s Award of Academic Recognition

Placed in the Dean`s Merit List of Academic Recognition for scholastic accomplishments having obtained the degree of M.A in Linguistics in the Academic Year 2012 with CGPA 3.68 on a scale of 4.00. The 24thApril 2014, University of Dhaka

M.Phil in Linguistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, M.A. in Linguistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, B.A. in Linguistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

1. Lecturer (Full-time), Department of English and Modern languages, North South university

2. Lecturer (Part-time), Department of English and Modern languages, North South university

3. Lecturer (Part-time), Department of Political Science, North South university

Bangla Language and Literature (BEN 205)

 

Research Coordinator, Department of English and Modern languages, North South university

Ben 205 Course Coordinator: Spring 2015-Spring 2025

Member of Bangla Language processing Advisory pannel, Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC)

 

Conference Proceedings:

Presented a research paper entitled "Bangla Conjuncts and Ligatures: Font Display Issues in windows Platforms" at a two-day International Conference on English Language and Literature entitled “Ruptures and Resilience: English Studies in the Now” Day 2, 5 November 2022 organized by the Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML), North South University, at the North South University Campus Room in NAC 208 at 13:00-14:30.

 

Presented a research paper entitled "The Use of Linguistic Sexism in the written discourse of first year tertiary level students: A content Analysis at a two-day International Conference on English Language and Literature entitled “From Myth to Media: The Politics of Gender Representation” Day 1, 4 May 2023 organized by the Department of English, University of Dhaka, at the Dhaka University Campus RC Majumder Auditorium at 3:30pm-4:50pm.

 

Presented a research paper entitled " Analyzing the Acoustic effect of Bangla syllable structure on vowels" at a two-day International Conference on “Envisioning the Future: Teaching Language and Literature” 20-21 January 2023 (Friday-Saturday), Organized by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH), International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC)Room in NAC 208 at 13:00-14:30.  

 

Presented a research paper entitled "Bangla Typing: Challenges University Teachers and Students face while using Android platforms and Unicode Platforms" at one-day International Conference on Enhancing Academic English, 14 October 2023 organized by the Star Scholar, October 14 at 1:35 am GMT on Virtual Platform.

 

Presented a research paper entitled "Bangla Language Processing Tools: Some Anomalies of Four Selected BLP Applications" at a two-day BELTA-NSU International Conference 2024 on English Language and Literature entitled “Re/envisioning Paradigms in English Language Education” Day 1, 6 December 2024 organized by the Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) and the Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML), North South University, at the North South University Campus Room in NAC 412 at 3:50-5:20pm.

Community Service:

  • Reviewed an article is about to publish in JSFI titled ‘The effects of informal economy in Pakistan: An empirical study with latest data set.’
  • Reviewed an article named ‘স্মৃতিপটে সমুজ্জ্বল বঙ্গবন্ধু ও বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ’- Written by Benjir Ahmed, publish March, 2024 by North South University Convener of Program Committee of Language League 2019 at North South University
  • Content Writing in Bangla for Polar Ice-cream website, 2024
  • Reviewed IPA software developed by Bangladesh Computer Council
  • Curriculum Designed for BAN101 Course
  • Member of Curriculum Committee for Bachelor of Arts in Bangla (Proposed for Fall 2019)
  • Member of Moderation Committee for BEN205 from Fall 2016
  • Editor of publications titled ‘ANANNA EKHUSH’ published 21 February, 2020, North South University.
  • Editorial member, Ekhush Mane Ganatantrik Cetona, Published on 21stFebruary 2015, published by North South University.
  • Reviewed a poetry book named ‘ICCHE SHOLOK’- Written by Nil shen (2015), Published by Nawroj Kitabistan, 5, Banglabajar, Dhaka-1100.
  • Attended in a day long workshop on the “Human Resource Management” organized by School of Alternative Thoughts. Held in RC Majumer Arts Auditorium, Lecture Theatre; University of Dhaka on February 2013. Duration- 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Attended in a seminar and workshop on “Manuscript” organized by University of Rabindra Varati and University of Dhaka. Held in Dhaka University Library (Cyber center). Duration- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (16 to 21 March 2013)

1. Phonetics & Phonology

2. Applied Linguistics

3. Corpus Linguistics

4.Cognitive Linguistics

5. Language Planning and Policy

6. Bangla Language Processing (BLP)