Islam Md Hashanat
Professor
PhD (ELT), Wolverhamton University, Ireland
Master of Arts (MA) in English Language & Linguistics, University of Dhaka
Bachelor (Honors) in English, University of Dhaka
Islam Md Hashanat
Child's Language Acquisition/Technology in ELT/Language & Tourism
1. Hashanat, I. M. (2022). ‘Photographs as a Teaching Tool in EFL’ proceeding of the 5th World Conference on Research in Teaching and Education, Milan, Italy ISBN: 978-609-485-339-5
https://www.dpublication.com/proceeding/5th-worldte
2. Hashanat, I. M. (2022), ‘New Trends taken by Bangladesh Tourism after Covid-19 for Better Sustainability’ Journal of Economic and Social Development (Book of Proceedings), 86th
International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development, University of Lisbon, Portugal, ISSN: 1849-7535
3. Hashanat, I. M. (2019), ‘Developing Epicurean Heritage Tourism: The Role of Local Food as a Component of Tourism in Bangladesh’ Journal of Economic and Social Development (Book of
Proceedings), 49th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development – "Building Resilient Society", ISSN: 1849-7535, Link: https://www.esd-conference.com/upload/
book_of_proceedings/ Book_of_ Proceedings_esdZagreb2019_Online.pdf
4. Hashanat, I. M. (2019), ‘Developing Epicurean Heritage Tourism: The Role of Local Food as a Component of Tourism in Bangladesh’ Journal of The International Institute of Social and Economic
Sciences (IISES), ISBN: 978-80-905241-0-1, Czech Republic, Conference proceedings in https://www.iises.net/current-conferences/academic/iises-international-academic-conferencebrcelona
5. Hashanat, I.M. (2014), ‘Technology to Use in EFL classrooms: Digitalisation of English Teaching in Higher Secondary to Tertiary Levels in Bangladesh’ Journal of IATED, Spain ISSN: 2340-1079, ISBN: 978-84-616-
8412-0 pages: 5416-5423 for abstracts (https:// library.iated.org/view/HASHANAT2014TEC)
6. Hashanat, I.M. (2012), Conflicts of Using National Language and English in Bangladesh: Journal of International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, Sicily, Italy, ISBN: 978-80-905241-0-1, web link:
http://www.iises.net/wp-content/uploads/Conference-proceedings-Palermo 2012.pdf pages: 130-139
7. Hashanat, I.M. (2011), ‘Language and Cultural Identity: Resolving the Conflicts in Using National Language and English in Bangladesh Context’, Journal of International Education and Business, AIS St.
Helen’s, New Zealand, Vol. 2, No. 2, August 2011, ISSN: 1172-0085
8. Hashanat, I.M. (2011), ‘Unity in Shakespeare’s As You Like It – Dramatic Devices and Aesthetic Effects’ IIUM Journal of Educational Studies ISSN: 2312-458X (Online), 2312- 598 (Print).
9. Hashanat, I.M. (2012), ‘Linguistics in Bangladeshi Classrooms: Teacher’s Desired Linguistic Knowledge for Solving the Problems’ Bangladesh Research Foundation Journal, Vol. 1 No. 2 June, pages: 75-82
10. Hashanat, I.M. (2008), ‘Successive Stages in the Development of Child’s Speech: Instances from Bangladeshi Children’ Explorer Vol. 1. No. 2, ISSN: 1998-5568
11. Hashanat, I.M. (2012), ‘Tourism Destination Branding – Image of Bangladesh as a Tourist Destination’ Explorer Vol. 3. No. 2, ISSN: 1998-5568
12. Hashanat, I.M. (2008), ‘Food and Beverage Control System in Bangladesh’ Explorer Vol. 1, No. 1, ISSN: 1998-5568 Books -
International:
1. Hashanat, I.M., Duolingo English Test - a complete Duolingo English Test workbook with answers -Lambert Academic Publishing, 2023, ISBN: 978-620-6-78916-1
2. Hashanat, I.M., Developing Epicurean Heritage Tourism: The Role of Local Food as a Component of Tourism in Bangladesh – Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2020, ISBN: 978-620-2-55634-7
3. Hashanat, I.M., Professional English – Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2012, ISBN: 9783-659-22529-1
4. Hashanat, I.M., Public Speaking and Presentation Technique Lambert Academic Publication, Germany, 2011, ISBN: 978-3-8465-5011-3
Books –from Bangladesh:
1. Hashanat, I.M., Hospitality Managerial Communication - Friend’s Book Corner, Dhaka, 2019, ISBN: 984-70020-0666-8
2. Hashanat, I.M., Effective Business Communication – Academic Press and Publisher’s Library (APPL), 2014, ISBN: 978-984-90879-3-9
3. Hashanat, I.M., Professional English– (Bangladesh edition), Friend’s Book Corner, Dhaka, 2013 (uses as text book under National University B. A. Honours in English curriculum), ISBN: 984-70020-0215-8
4. Hashanat, I.M., Public Speaking and Presentation Technique (Bangladesh edition), Academic Press and Publishers Library (APPL), 2012, ISBN: 984-08-0283-6
5. Hashanat, I.M., English for Hotel and Tourism (with audio CD) – 1st Edition, August 2006, 2nd Edition February 2011, Friend’s Book Corner, Dhaka ISBN: 984-643-156-7
6. Hashanat, I.M., Easy Ways of Speaking English – 1st Edition in April 2005, 8th Edition, 2012, Professor’s Publication, Dhaka, ISBN: 984-8524-18-2
7. Hashanat, I.M., Speak English Easy -Device Publications, Chittagong, 1999
8. Hashanat, I.M., Winning CV Writing and Facing Interview – (in print), APPL, Dhaka.
9. Hashanat, I.M., Tour Management and Guiding (in print), Friend’s Book Corner, Dhaka
10. Hashanat, I.M., Resort Planning and Management (to be published soon), Friend’s Book Corner, Dhaka
11. Hashanat, I.M., Fundamentals of Tourism and Hospitality (to be published soon), Friend’s Book Corner, Dhaka
12. Hashanat, I.M., Bhalobasha Ekti Lal Golap (Love: a red rose) a collection of poems, Hridy Shahitto Prokashoni, Dhaka 1990.
13. Hashanat, I.M., I want to Say Something (an English Fiction) to be published soon.
14. Hashanat, I.M., Shadow on the Ice (an English Fiction) to be published soon.
15. Hashanat, I.M., Sourov (a Bangla novel) to be published soon.
International Paper Presentations:
1. Keynote Paper presented in the International Conference on Tourism, Transport, and Logistics (ICTTL -25)on “Cultural Heritage and Tourism: Preserving Identity through Travel” held on 24 June 2025
organized by Asia Pacific Society of Technology & Education, Malaysia.
2. Keynote Paper presented in the International Conference on Social Science, Economics, Literature and Education on ‘Role Of SME In Tourism And Economic Development: Context Bangladesh’ held
on 11 October 2024 organized by Research Society, India.
3. Paper presented in the 6th International Conference on New Approaches in Education on ‘How can Language Barriers be overcome in the Hospitality Industry for Providing Hospitable Services’ held on
28-30 April 2023 at University Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
4. 5th World Conference on Research in Teaching and Education (WORLDTE) on “Photographs as a Teaching Tool in EFL’ on 28-30 October, 2022 at Milan, Italy, link: https://www.worldte.org/
5. Paper titled ‘New Trends taken by Bangladesh Tourism after Covid-19 for Better Sustainability’ presented in the 86th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development,
University of Lisbon, Portugal, Conference link: https://www.esd-conference.com/conference/92
6. Paper presented at Zagreb, Croatia in the 49th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development on ‘Developing Epicurean Heritage Tourism: The Role of Local Food as a
Component of Tourism in Bangladesh’ on 13 December 2019, Conference date: 13-14 December 2019, web link: http://www.esd-conference.com
7. Paper presented at Valencia, Spain, in the 8th International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) Conference 2014 on Technology to Use in EFL classrooms: Digitalization of English Teaching in
Higher Secondary to Tertiary Levels in Bangladesh on 11 March 2014, Conference date: 10-12 March 2014, web link: http://iated.org/inted
8. Paper presented at the Palermo, Sicily in the 1stInternational Interdisciplinary Conference on Language and Cultural Identity: Resolving the Conflicts in Using National Language and English in
Bangladesh on 17th April 2012, Conference date 15-18 April, 2012 web link: http://www.iises.net/wpcontent/uploads / Conference-proceedings-Palermo_2012.pdf
Paper Presentation in Bangladesh:
1. In the 2nd International Conference on The 21st Century Classroom: Directions, Issues and Changes at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Dhaka on Vocabulary Learning Strategies among
Bangladeshi ESL Learners and Its Relation to Performance in 9th August 2014
2. Language through Literature organized by Department of English at Green University of Bangladesh on 22 June 2012
3. English Teaching and ICT for Teachers’ Training Programme at Scholastica Group, September 2004
4. Audio-Video Aids in Teaching English, Spoken English Development through Drills and Practices on Teachers’ Training Sessions of Bhuiyan Academy English Language Club in 1999, 2000 and 2001
Conferences/workshops/seminars attended: (International)
1. International Conference on Tourism, Transport, and Logistics (ICTTL - 25)on 24 June 2025 as Keynote Speaker (Online)
2. International Conference on Social Science, Economics, Literature and Education as Keynote Speaker, October 2024, India
3. 15th International Conference on e-Learning organized by Belgrade Metropolitan University, Belgrade, Serbia, 2024 between 26-27 September 2023
4. International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2023 held between 15-18 September 2023 at RAI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2023
5. 6th International Conference on New Approaches in Education, Lisbon, Portugal, 2023
6. 5th World Conference on Research in Teaching and Education, held from 28-30 October 2022 at City Life Hotel Poliziano, Milan, Italy
7. 86th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development, held from 23-25 September 2022 at University of Lisbon, Portugal
8. 49th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development (ESD 2019) held from 13 to 14 December 2019 at Hotel Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Croatia
9. 32nd Annual Australian International Education Conference (AIEC 2018) held from 8th October to 13th October 2018 at International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia
10. 50th Anniversary Conference of TESOL held from 4th-10th April 2016 at Baltimore, Maryland, USA
11. IELTS USA Teacher’s Workshop held on 5th April 2016 at Baltimore Convention Centre, Baltimore, MA,USA
12. 8th International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) Conference 2014 held from 10 to 12 March 2014 at Valencia, Spain
13. International Interdisciplinary Conference held between 15 and 18th April 2012 at Palermo, Sicily, Italy
14. 4th QS- Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education (APPLE) Conference and Exhibition held
between 9th and 11th July 2008 at Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. Workshops/seminars attended: (in Bangladesh) In the field of Education, English & Teaching:
1. Guidelines for Self-Appraisal of Training Quality Management System of a Training Institute/Centre by itself –a daylong workshop organized by Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) & Industry
Skill Council(ISC) project under Ministry of Finance, GoB on 3rd December 2019
2. Teaching Reading – a daylong workshop organized by the British Council on 31st March 2015 3. 2014 Asian Literacy Conference and 3rd National Conference of Teachers organized by Bangladesh
Reading Association (BRA) at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology from 6th to 8th September 2014
4. 2nd International Conference on The 21st Century Classroom: Directions, Issues and Changes at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Dhaka held from 7th to 9th August 2014
5. Strengthening Academic Leadership and Management at GUB – workshop organized by Green University Centre for Research and Development (GUCRD) on 24th August 2014 (1st phase)
6. Research Proposal Writing – A Guide to Success – organized by Green University Centre for Research and Development (GUCRD) and Green University Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning
(GUCETL) on 6th April 2014
7. Interactive Teaching and Learning at the tertiary Level: Step towards Quality and Excellence -organized by Green University Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (GUCETL) on 15 and
16th November 2013 as a resource person in the Micro Teaching Practice session
8. Strengthening Presentation Skills – organized by Green University Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (GUCETL) on 23rd September 2013 as a co-facilitator
9. Learner Centred Syllabus Writing - organized by Green University Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (GUCETL) on20th August 2013
10. The Art of Questioning and Grading for Ensuring Effective Teaching and Learning – the 2nd Imitative for the faculty members of Green University organized by Green University Centre of Excellence for
Teaching and Learning on 8th July 2013
11. Interactive Teaching and Learning - organized by Green University Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning on 9th June 2013
12. Quality Higher Education – Bangladesh Perspective organized by IBAIS University where (Late) Prof. Dr. M. Asaduzzaman from University Grand Commissions (UGC) remained as the Chief Speaker.
13. Effective Team Communication –organized by DFID, UK. Ms. Hillary Edwards and Ms. Vanda Morgan from A. S. K., UK were the Facilitators.
14. Performance Management – Challenging Performance organized by DFID, UK for 3 days where Mr. Barry Richards from A.S.K. UK was the Facilitator.
15. English Teaching Workshop at the USIS , Dhaka for English Teaching Methodologies and Classroom Implications where Dr. Timothy Robinson remained as the Chief Speaker from
Washington DC .
16. Several Staff Development Workshop for “Language Teachers” and “Teaching Techniques” organized by Bhuiyan English Language Club every year between 1993 till 2000.
In the field of tourism:
1. Role of Tourist Police and its Impact on Tourism, Safety & Security – a seminar focusing the role of tourist place for tourism development ensuring safety and security organized by International Tourism
& Hotel management Department of Primeasia University on 21st November 2017
2. Ethical Behaviour for Sustainable Tourism Development – a seminar focusing on the behavioural aspects of service providers and tourists for a sustainable development of tourism, organized by
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation at Hotel Abakash on 15th June 2017
3. Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Bangladesh and Abroad: A study from the perspective of Bangladeshi Tourist – a seminar on Research Finding organized by International Tourism and
Hospitality Management department of Primeasia University at National Press Club, Dhaka on 30th November 2016 as a Special Guest on the program
4. Trade in Services: Tourists’ Attitude Towards Bangladesh’s Tourism: A Study on Foreign Tourists – a round table discussion on the findings of research jointly organized by Bangladesh Foreign Trade
Institute (BFTI), Daffodil International University and University of Dhaka on 9th February 2016
5. Workshop on “Trends and Development” about current hospitality and tourism industry facilitated by Prof. Peter A Jones, Professor, University of Derby and Dean of e-Hotelier Academy on 7th February
2016
6. Bridging the Gaps in Market Driven Skills Development: Stakeholders’ Opinion and Way Forward -organized by Swisscontact on 12th March 2011.
7. Bridging the Gaps in Market Driven Skills Development organized by Swisscontact on 27th November 2010.
8. Basic Food Hygiene – presented by Dr. Belal Husain Joy, Barrister-at-Law, a daylong workshop organised by the Tourism & Hotel Management Department at IBAIS University on March 29, 2009.
9. National Round Table Meeting organised by the Bangladesh Monitor, Daily Samakal and sponsored by Bangla Link on Immediate Steps to Develop Tourism Sector in Bangladesh- held at Dhaka Sheraton
Hotel on 14th June 2008.
10. Basic Food Hygiene – presented by Dr. Belal Husain Joy, Barrister-at-Law, a daylong workshop organised by the Tourism & Hotel Management Department at IBAIS University on May 2008.
11. Customer Satisfaction Training Programme – organized by Oracle management Service, Mumbai, India for Show Motion, Dhaka. Mr. Gopal Sehjpal was the facilitator in February 2004.
12. Quality Awareness organized by Tack Training International, Dhaka on 11 September 2001 Additionally I have conducted Training on Tourism and Hospitality, on Business Communication and on
English for different international, multi-national and local organizations.
LAST ENGAGEMENT:
CEO, EduTourMan Solutions d.o.o.Serbia
Last Position from April 2023 to Sep’2024 Executive Director, Food Cadets Lipi’s Euphoria
(one of the finest tourism & hospitality training institutes)
FULL TIME TEACHING EXPERIENCE AS:
Director - Training & English Language Belt & Road Chinese Center, Bangladesh Office (Mar’20-Feb’22)
Professor - English Dept.& International Tourism and Hospitality Mngt. Primeasia University(Jan’18-Dec’19)
Director Training and Founder Principal, Regency Hospitality Training Institute, Dhaka (Jun’15-Dec’ 17)
Associate Professor, Dept. of English, Green University of Bangladesh (Mar 2010- May 2015)
Associate Professor and Founder Chair, English & THM, IBAIS University (August 2004-June 2010)
Asst. Professor & English Coordinator - IMIT(Southern University), Chittagong (Feb’98 to Jun’ 2001)
Lecturer, English, Sk Borhanuddin Post-graduate College (July 1986 to Dec 1988)
PART-TIME TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
As an Adjunct Faculty of English & also of Tourism & Hospitality
-Gopalganj Science & Technology University, University of Dhaka from 2018 till date,
-Southeast University from 2016,
-World University of Bangladesh from September 2017,
-Bangladesh Islami University from July 2015 (English and BC in MBA),
-Green University of Bangladesh, 2008-2010,
-People’s University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 2006-2010,
as Guest faculty of
English at Academy for Planning and Development under Ministry of Planning, of Government of
Bangladesh, 2001-2002,
as Guest Faculty of Tourism, Forest College Chittagong, 1995-2001,
as Guest Lecturer, Regional English Language Centre (RELC), Singapore, 1996
Administrative and operational Positions:
Head of Learning & Development, Le Meridien Dhaka under Marriott International
Head of Hospitality, AKS Khan Centre for Excellence (ACE), Dhaka
Founder Principal, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITHM), Dhaka (Jan 2007-May 2015)
General Manager Show Motion Ltd (Star Cineplex),
Head of Operations IPSSL Group (Elenga Resort, Hertz)
DGM, Concord (Entertainment) Group (Resort Atlantis and Fantasy Kingdom, Foy’s Lake Resort)
Head of Operations at Cox’s Bazar Holiday Complex, Chittagong (Motel Shaikat and Satellite Training
Centre) and Rangamati projects
Manager Training, PR and Operations of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (from August 1989-October
2001) for 13 years
INVOLVEMENT IN TOURISM & HOSPITALITY:
Member, National Tourism Policy Committee
Member of CBLM Curriculum Committee of BTEB
Founder Member - Industry Skill Council (ISC – T & H)
Certified Assessor and Trainer of BTEB
Writer of 4 CBLM (Competency Based Learning Materials) books of BTEB/NSDA
Editor of 6 CBLMs of BTEB/NSDA