Kazi Imran Hossain

Kazi Imran Hossain is a dedicated teacher with a passion for English language teaching and applied linguistics. With a solid foundation in education from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, he has steadily progressed in his teaching career, holding positions of increasing responsibility. Apart from academia, he has a vibrant athletic background, garnering accolades for his achievements. His love for exploration fuels his extensive travels across the country, enriching his experiences and perspectives.

He started his teaching journey in 2016 as a lecturer in the Department of English at Z.H. Sikder University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. Demonstrating excellence, he later joined IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh in 2019, swiftly advancing to the position of senior lecturer in 2022, and currently serving as an assistant professor since 2024.

Education

MA in English (Applied Linguistics & ELT)
Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

Thesis Title: The Causes and Effects of Anxiety in Acquiring English Speaking Skill: An Investigation at Higher Secondary Level in Dhaka District

 BA in English
Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

Areas of Interest

• Approaches and Methods in Teaching English
• Second Language Acquisition
• Sociolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Testing
• Syllabus Design

Research & Publications

• Hossain, K. I (2025). Teacher well-being and burnout in English Language Teaching (ELT). Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 12, 101856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101856
• Hossain, K. I (2024). Literature-Based Language Learning: Challenges, and Opportunities for English Learners. Ampersand, 13, 100201 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amper.2024.100201
• Hossain, K. I. (2024). Reviewing the role of culture in English language learning: Challenges and opportunities for educators. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 9, 100781.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100781
• Hossain, K. I., Mahmud, M. S., Islam, R. A., Emon, A. I. (2025). The Influence of English Proficiency on Financial Stability and Career Advancement: A Review. IUBAT Review, 8(1), 258–274.https://doi.org/10.3329/iubatr.v8i1.83670
• Hossain, K. I., Ahmed, M. K., & Mahmud, M. S. (2024). A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Teacher Feedback in Language Development for ESL/EFL Learners. IUBAT Review, 7(1), 218–229. https://doi.org/10.3329/iubatr.v7i1.74421
• Ahmed, M. K., & Hossain, K. I. (2024). Nurturing Learner Autonomy to Enhance Motivation and Academic Achievement for the L2 Learners in ESL Contexts. IUBAT Review, 7(2), 176-196. https://doi.org/10.3329/iubatr.v7i2.78809
• Ahmed, M. K., & Hossain, K. I. (2023). INTERACTIVE APPROACHES IN THE ELT CLASSROOM: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY IN THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES OF BANGLADESH. American International Journal of Social Science Research, 14(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.46281/aijssr.v14i2.2141
• Hossain, K. I., Ahmed, I., & Mahmud, M. S. (2023). English Language Anxiety in Adult Learners: Challenges and Opportunities. IUBAT Review, 6(2), 158–183. https://doi.org/10.3329/iubatr.v6i2.71314
• Ahmed, S. S., & Hossain, K. I. (2022). Sin and punishment in the scarlet letter: A feminist perspective. IUBAT Review—A Multidisciplinary Academic Journal, 5(1), 35-43. https://doi.org/10.3329/iubatr.v5i1.64590

Miscellaneous Publications

Newspaper Articles                                                                                                                    

• Supporting our students: Helping guide our young revolutionaries back to normalcy in the aftermath of the national movement (https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/355990/supporting-our-students)
• Why mental health matters more than grades: Mental health can no longer be a stigma or an afterthought for our students (https://epaper.dhakatribune.com/?date=2025-08-17&edition=1&page=3)
• Our teachers are burning out: If education is the backbone of the nation, then teachers are its spinal cord. Yet, we have normalized their suffering. https://epaper.dhakatribune.com/epaper/details/139777
• Bangladesh’s Polity through the Lens of Animal Farm: A Literary Reflection on Power and Oppression (https://www.daily-sun.com/post/767555)
• A Stark Warning and a Lesson for Leaders (https://www.daily-sun.com/post/767336)

Other Achievement

Reviewer of Scopus-Indexed Journal                                                                                       

• Served as a reviewer for the following Scopus-indexed journals
• Australian Review of Applied Linguistics (ARAL)
• Cogent Education
• Cogent Arts & Humanities
• Heliyon
• Journal of Language and Education
• International Journal of Arabic-English Studies
• Review of Development Economics
• Social Sciences & Humanities Open

Academic Achievements

• Got Research Rewards, Miyan Research Institute (MRI), IUBAT 2022, 2023, 2024 for Publications.
• Merit scholarships from Jahangirnagar University for academic performance (2009-2012).
• Passed Non-Government Teachers’ Registration Exam (College Level).

Supervision of Practicum-Based Research                                                                              

• Politeness Strategies in Customer Service: An Analysis of Bank Employees’ Communication

Completed in 2025. Department of English and Modern Languages, IUBAT.

• A Qualitative Sociolinguistic Analysis of Professional Jargon at First Security Islami Bank: A Case Study of the Joynal Market Dokkhin Khan Branch

In Progress. Department of English and Modern Languages, IUBAT.

• English for Specific Purposes (ESP): A Study on English Language Use in the Commercial Department of Ha-Meem Group

In Progress. Department of English and Modern Languages, IUBAT.