Prof. Dr Md Momtazur Rahman

Prof. Dr Md. Momtazur Rahman was born in Chuadanga, a South Western District in Bangladesh. He is a Professor of English and Registrar at IUBAT- International University of Business Agriculture and Technology. He has been teaching for a number of years in the fields of ESP (English for Specific Purposes), Advanced English Composition, Public Speaking, Sociolinguistics and Linguistics at IUBAT. He would like to play the role of a mentor, a guide, a supervisor, and a facilitator in addition to a teacher. He authored articles published in scopus and international refereed journals. He is a prolific and contemporary writer in the areas of academic and contemporary affairs.

Education

PhD in English Language Studies
National University of Malaysia

MA in English Language
Putra University, Malaysia

Areas of Interest

ESP (English for Specific Purposes), Needs Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), Material Development, Teaching Approaches, Error Analysis (SLA), and Academic Writing

Research & Publications

Articles in International Journals

• Rahman, M. M. (2026). “A Critical Discourse Analysis of Editorials of the Three English Newspapers on Hasina’s Fall Using Norman Fairclough’s Framework.” World Journal of English Language, 16(3), 70. https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v16n3p70
• Rahman, M. M. (2025). “Exploring Obstacles and Effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Approach in EFL Speaking Instruction: Insights from an Adult EFL Classroom.” World Journal of English Language, 15(6), 151. https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v15n6p151
• Rahman, M. M., et al. (2025). “A Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Sentiment Analysis of COVID-19 Tweets with Class Balancing.” Scientific Reports. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-97778-7
• Rahman, M. M. (2024). “A Comparative Critical Discourse Analysis of the Two News Articles from the BBC News and the Hindustan Times.” Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 11(2), 79–97. https://www.jallr.com/index.php/JALLR/article/view/1340
• Rahman, M. M. (2024). “Obstacles in Instructing English at Village Elementary Schools in Bangladesh: A Study and Proposals.” International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation. https://alkindipublisher.com/index.php/ijllt/article/view/8223
• Rahman, M. M. (2023). “Distinctive Characteristics of English for Specific Purposes and General English.” Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 10(4), 63–70. http://www.jallr.com/index.php/JALLR/article/view/1312
• Rahman, M. M. (2022). “An Error Analysis of Students’ Paragraphs and Essays: A Case of First-Year Students of an English Medium University in Bangladesh.” International Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 4(4), 350–363. https://doi.org/10.36892/ijlls.v4i4.1094
• Rahman, M. M. (2020). “Challenges of Materials Development for the Tertiary Level EFL Learners in Bangladesh: Materials Developers’ Perspectives.” Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12), 6818–6830. https://doi.org/10.13189/ujer.2020.081248
• Rahman, M. M. (2015). “English for Specific Purposes (ESP): A Holistic Review.” Universal Journal of Educational Research, 3(1), 24–31. http://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=2200
• Rahman, M. M. (2012). “The English Language Needs of Computer Science Undergraduate Students at Putra University, Malaysia: A Focus on Reading Skills.” English for Specific World, 12(34). http://esp-world.info/Articles_34/DOC/ESP_Rahman.pdf
• Rahman, M. M. (2009). “Needs Analysis for Developing an ESP Writing Course for Foreign Postgraduates in Science and Technology at National University of Malaysia.” Asian ESP Journal, 5(2). http://www.asian-esp-journal.com/August_2009_mr.php
• Rahman, M. M. (2009). “Academics’ Perceptions of Reading and Listening Needs for English for Specific Purposes: A Case from National University of Malaysia.” Language in India, 9. http://www.languageinindia.com/april2009/rahmanacademicperceptions.html
• Rahman, M. M. (2008). “Developing an ESP Speaking Course Framework for the Foreign Postgraduates in Science and Technology at National University of Malaysia.” English for Specific World, 7(4). http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_20/issue_20.htm

Books and Book Chapters

• Rahman, M. M., & Larue, M. (2019). English Grammar and Composition Skills: A Need-based Reference Grammar for ESL Learners. Scholars’ Press. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Dr-Md-Momtazur-Rahman/dp/6138835611
• Rahman, M. M. (2016). “Foreign Students’ Perceptions of Difference and Difficulty in Academic Culture in Light of Learning Strategies in English Medium: A Case from National University of Malaysia.” In Integrating Technology and Culture: Strategies and Innovations in ELT. Yking Books, Jaipur, India.
• Rahman, M. M. (2001). Human Development in the Southeast and South Asian Countries. Wisdom House Publications Ltd., Leeds, England.

Ebooks Published through DigitalBookSite

• Rahman, M. M. Foundations of Linguistics. DigitalBookSite. https://digitalbooksite.com
• Rahman, M. M. Sociolinguistics. DigitalBookSite. https://digitalbooksite.com

International Conference Presentation

• Rahman, M. M. (2006). “Developing an ESP Course for Foreign Postgraduates at National University of Malaysia: Understanding the Research Methodology of the Study.” 2nd Postgraduate Research Colloquium, School of Language Studies & Linguistics, National University of Malaysia, Seremban, Malaysia.

Newspaper Articles and Opinion Pieces

• Rahman, M. M. (2025, February 21). “Bangladesh’s Democracy at Turning Point.” New Age (Bangladesh). https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/258416/bangladeshs-democracy-at-turning-point
• Rahman, M. M. (2025, March 26). Article published in Daily Times (Pakistan). Author profile: https://dailytimes.com.pk/writer/dr-md-momtazur-rahman/
• Rahman, M. M. (2021). “Food Adulteration: A Threat to Our Health.” The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=198805771
• Rahman, M. M. (2020). “Coronavirus Epidemic and Our Health Conscience.” The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=243943
• Rahman, M. M. (2019). “Dhaka: A City of Risky Roads and Unsafe Transports.” The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=192726
• Rahman, M. M. (2018). “‘Bottomless Basket’ Is Now a Wonder of the World.” The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=130071
• Rahman, M. M. (2017). “High Prices of Daily Commodities and Commoners’ Sufferings.” The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=36950812
• Rahman, M. M. (2017). “Future of English as a Lingua Franca.” The Daily Sun. https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/203143/Future-of-English-as-aLingua-Franca
• Additional opinion and newspaper contributions to New Age (Bangladesh) and Daily Times (Pakistan) are available through the respective publications.

Editorial and Academic Service

• Reviewer and Member of the Editorial Board, Universal Journal of Educational Research. http://www.hrpub.org/journals/jour_info.php?id=95
• Member of the Executive Board of Editors, Global Association of English Studies. http://www.thegaes.org/executive-board-of-editors
• Member of the Editorial Team, Journal of Studies in Linguistics and Literature. http://www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/sll/about/editorialTeam
• Reviewer, Journal of English Language, Literature & Culture (ISSN Online: 2575-2413).
• International Research Fellow, INTI International University, Malaysia.

 

Other Achievements

• M.Phil. Supervision: Successful supervision of one M.Phil. student in the field of material development
• Scholarship/Awards:
  Zamala Fellowship (Scholarship for PhD program by National University of Malaysia)

Courses Taught

Courses taught at National University of Malaysia
1. SKPD-Introduction to Academic Reading in English
2. SKPD English for Self-development

Courses taught at IUBAT
1. ENG-201-Introduction to Linguistics
2. ENG-301-Introduction to Sociolinguistics
3. ENG 401-English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
4. ENG-105-Wrting Skills
5. ENG 203-Advanced English Composition
6. ENG-250-Public Speaking