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Md. Obaidullah

Publications

International Relations, Politics and Migration (2020-2025)

  1. Obaidullah, M., Howlader, M.R. Assessing geopolitical and socio-economic consequences of India-Bangladesh water disputes. Discov glob soc 3, 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-025-00137-0
  2.  Obaidullah, M., Hossain, M., Raihan, M. S., & Hossen, M. S. (2024). From humanitarian crisis to burden: understanding the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh. SN Social Sciences, 4(8). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-00942-5
  3. Sohel, M. S., Sifullah, M. K., Hossain, B., Sarker, M. F. H., Zaman, N. T., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). Exploring risky health behaviors and vulnerability to sexually transmitted diseases among transnational undocumented labor migrants from Bangladesh: a qualitative study. BMC public health, 24(1), 1261. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18696-3
  4. Begum Mamy, M. M., Obaidullah, M., Zaman, N. T., Saifullah, M. K., Sohel, M. S., Hossen, M., & Horaira, G. A. (2024). Navigating vulnerabilities: The untold story of informal households in Dhaka, Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies, 26(2), 75–98.  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387871977_Navigating_Vulnerabilities_The_Untold_Story_of_Informal_Households_in_Dhaka_Bangladesh_During_the_COVID-19_Pandemic
  5. Zaman, N. T., Sohel, M. S., Obaidullah, M., Hossen, M. S., Rahman, M. T., Sifullah, M. K., & Sarker, M. F. H. (2023). Factors shaping Bangladeshi students’ migration decision using push–pull theory: a focus group study. SN Social Sciences, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-023-00797-2
  6. Obaidullah, M. (2020). Rule of Law in Bangladesh: Illusion or Reality. Electronic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(2), 1-15. https://www.academia.edu/42614223/Rule_of_Law_in_Bangladesh_Illusion_or_Reality

 

Public Health and Health Policy (2023- 2024)

 

7. Sohel, M. S., Alam, S., Rahman, M. M., Obaidullah, M., Towhidul, A. a. S. M., Hossain, M. B., & Hossain, M. A. (2024). Exploring the multifaceted vulnerabilities of female street child labor in the capital city of Bangladesh. Heliyon, e37302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37302

8. Sohel, M. S., Jamil, S., Obaidullah, M., Hossain, B., Ali, H. M., Hossen, M. S., Uddin, M. S., Ahsan, T., & Eva, N. F. (2024). Healthcare challenges in Disaster-Prone Riverine islands: A study of Sirajgonj, Bangladesh. International Journal of Community Well-Being.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-024-00223-2

9. Sarker, M. F. H., Ahmed, S. F., Kawser, U., Hossen, M. S., Obaidullah, M., Khan, S., Sifullah, M. K., & Sohel, M. S. (2024). Is e-business breaking down barriers for Bangladesh’s young female entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative study. SN Social Sciences, 4(6). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-00911-y

10. Obaidullah, M., Jamil, S., Mohammad A. H., Akhter, A., (2023). Burning Up: How heatwaves pose a threat to Public Health, International journal of surgery-short report,8(3): e0067, 10.1097/SR9.0000000000000068.

11. Jamil, S., Obaidullah, M., & Alam, M. (2023). Unusual increase of cesarean section delivery in Bangladesh: correspondence. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 85(5), 2242. 1097/MS9.0000000000000488

 

International Relations & Migration (2024-2025)

  1. Obaidullah, M., Begum, R. (2025). The Rohingya Crisis and Its Effect on Bangladesh-Myanmar Bilateral Relations: A Historical Analysis. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Handbooks in Asian Studies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_14-1
  2. Hossain, M., Obaidullah, M. (2025). China’s Diplomatic Approach to the Rohingya Crisis: Balancing Economic Interests and Humanitarian Concerns. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Handbooks in Asian Studies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_68-1
  3. Sohel, M.S., Hossain, M.A., Sarker, M.F.H., Sifullah, M.K., Obaidullah, M., Ullah, A.A. (2025). Bangladeshi Undocumented Migration Crisis in Europe: Implications of Security, Human Rights, and Policy. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_42-1
  4. Obaidullah, M., Hossain, M. (2024). Major Powers’ Approaches to the Rohingya Crisis and Their Impact on Bangladesh. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_97-1
  5. Obaidullah, M. & Raihan, M. S. (2024). Soft Power Competition: A Comparative Analysis of China and the US in South Asia. In M. Zreik (Ed.), Soft Power and Diplomatic Strategies in Asia and the Middle East (pp. 197-226). IGI Global.https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2444-8.ch013

2025

Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2025). Power of Bonding and Non-Western Soft Power Strategy in Iran: Comparing China and India’s Engagement: by Md. Nazmul Islam, Cham, Switzerland, Palgrave Macmilan, 2023, x+ 356 pp., ₤129.99 (hardback), ISBN: 3031198662, 9783031198663. Contemporary South Asia, 33(1), 145–146. https://doi.org/10.1080/09584935.2025.2461404

2024

Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). We had the Watches. They had the Time: A Witness Account of the War in Afghanistan: edited by Carol Burke, Palgrave Macmillan Cham, 2024, 223 pp., ₤109.99 (hardback), ISBN: 978-3-031-41303-2. Small Wars & Insurgencies, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1080/09592318.2024.2410607

2023

Obaidullah, M., & Hossain, M. (2023). Book review: Kudret Bulbul, Md. Nazmul Islam and Md. Sajid Khan (Eds.), Rohingya Refugee Crisis in Myanmar: Ethnic Conflict and Resolution. Society and Culture in South Asia. https://doi.org/10.1177/23938617231211430

 

Politics, Governance, and Political Economy

2025

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2025, April 1). Why Bangladesh should join ASEAN – and what stands in the way. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2025/04/why-bangladesh-should-join-asean-and-what-stands-in-the-way/
  2. Mahmud, K. U., & Obaidullah, M. (2025, March 29). Will Trump 2.0 end the liberal international order? The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/will-trump-20-end-the-liberal-international-order-3859616
  3. Obaidullah, M. (2025, March 28). A new chapter in Dhaka-Beijing ties? Why Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is visiting China. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/a-new-chapter-in-dhaka-beijing-ties-why-chief-adviser-dr-muhammad-yunus-is-visiting-china/
  4. Obaidullah, M., & Hossen, M. S. (2025, March 18). Where does the national political future lie? New Age. https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/260324/where-does-the-national-political-future-lie
  5. Obaidullah, M. 2025. “India-Bangladesh Water Stand-off.” New Age, January 20, 2025. https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/255815/india-bangladesh-water-stand-off.

2024

  1. Obaidullah, M., & Hossen, S. (2024). Border of blood. New Age. https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/254138/border-of-blood
  2. Obaidullah, M. (2024). Trump 2.0 and Bangladesh 2.0: Redefining dynamics in a new era of bilateral relations. Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/30122024-trump-2-0-and-bangladesh-2-0-redefining-dynamics-in-a-new-era-of-bilateral-relations-analysis/
  3. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024, September 6). Gen Z Revolution: End of 15-Year autocracy in Bangladesh. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/09/07/gen-z-revolution-end-of-15-year-autocracy-in-bangladesh/
  4. Obaidullah, M. (2024, June 24). How does China leverage soft power in South Asia? The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/how-does-china-leverage-soft-power-in-south-asia
  5.  Obaidullah, M., & Das, M. (2024, June 21). Bilateral priorities: Hasina’s Back-to-Back visits to India before heading to China. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/bilateral-priorities-hasinas-back-to-back-visits-to-india-before-heading-to-china/
  6. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). Cybersecurity Threats In International Relations: Are We Prepared For A Digital Pearl Harbor?. Eurasia Review. https://www.academia.edu/120058141/Cybersecurity_Threats_In_International_Relations_Are_We_Prepared_For_A_Digital_Pearl_Harbor
  7. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024, March). Is the US Dollar Losing its Grip? The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/03/23/is-the-us-dollar-losing-its-grip-the-rise-of-alternative-reserve-currencies/
  8. Obaidullah, M. (2024, March). Exploring the exodus: Insights into Bangladeshi student migration abroad. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/340876/exploring-the-exodus
  9. Obaidullah, M. (2024, March). The challenge of America: From the Middle East to Asia. Perspective. https://www.perspectivebd.com/article/the-challenge-of-america:-from-the-middle-east-to-asia

2023

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Major Power Dynamics in Bangladesh Navigating Interests and Conflicts between the United States and China. Perspective. https://www.perspectivebd.com/article/major-power-dynamics-in-bangladesh-navigating-interests-and-conflicts-between-the-united-states-and-china
  2. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2023, November 7). Is Israel an upgraded version of Settler colony? Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/11/08/is-israel-an-upgraded-version-of-settler-colony/
  3. Obaidullah, M. (2023, October 26). From Historical Bonds to Modern Alliances: Decoding China’s Relations with Afghanistan. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/from-historical-bonds-to-modern-alliances-decoding-chinas-relations-with-afghanistan/
  4. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2023, October 21). Disinformation before Election: A new challenge for Democracy. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/10/21/disinformation-before-election-a-new-challenge-for-democracy/
  5. Obaidullah, M. (2023). IMEC: India and US-led counter initiative to BRI. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/imec-india-and-us-led-counter-initiative-to-bri/
  6. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2023). Democracy at risk: The global challenge of rising populism and nationalism. Modern Diplomacy.https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/09/20/democracy-at-risk-the-global-challenge-of-rising-populism-and-nationalism/
  7. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Why is the French president visiting Bangladesh? The Geopolitics. https://rb.gy/nnonn
  8. Obaidullah, M., and Hossain, M.  (2023,  August  11). Are  Bangladeshi  Voters  Giving  up  On  Democracy? International Policy Digest. https://intpolicydigest.org/the-platform/are-bangladeshi-voters- giving-up-on-democracy/
  9. Obaidullah, M. (2023, February 8). Chinese Surveillance Balloon: Implications for US-China Relations. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/chinese-surveillance-balloon-implications-for-us- china-relations
  10. Obaidullah, M. (2023b, February 23). Cricket Diplomacy can be Both Beautiful and Ugly. International Policy Digest. https://intpolicydigest.org/the-platform/cricket-diplomacy-can-be-both-beautiful-and-ugly/
  11. Obaidullah M. (2023b, February 15). Is there any relationship between political instability and economic growth? The Business Standard. https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/there-any-relationship-between-political-instability-and-economic-growth-585422
  12. Obaidullah, M. (2023, February 2). Why Is Japan Boosting Its Military Capabilities? The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/why-japan-is-boosting-its-military-capabilities/

 

2022

  1. Obaidullah,  M.  (2022,  September  11). Bangladesh is Trying to  Embrace  E-Voting. International Policy Digest. https://intpolicydigest.org/the-platform/bangladesh-is-trying-to-embrace-e-voting/
  2. Obaidullah, M. (2023a). Brief review of Wilson’s study of administration. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/01/21/brief-review-of-wilsons-study-of-administration/
  3. Hossen, M.S., and Obaidullah, M. (2022, December 17). Citizens’ participation in rural local government in Bangladesh:  Through the Lens of Sherry Arnstein.  The Business Standard.  https://cutt.ly/s9AZZNg
  4. Hossen, M.S., & Obaidullah, M. (2022a, October 23). Can I speak to the ombudsman? Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/296520/can-i-speak-to-the-ombudsman
  5. Hossen, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2023, January 25). Big Data is Watching You. International Policy Digest. https://intpolicydigest.org/the-platform/big-data-is-watching-you/
  6. Obaidullah, M. (2022, October 8). Project management challenges in Bangladesh – Op-Ed – observerbd.com. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=387383
  7. Obaidullah, M. (2022). Russia- Ukraine war: Bias and Double standards of media is shameful. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/03/12/russia-ukraine-war-bias-and-double-standards-of-media-is-shameful/
  8. Obaidullah, M., & Hossen, M. (2022). Communalism, the rise of a dirty game in India: who is aloft danger? Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/02/18/communalism-the-rise-of-a-dirty-game-in-india-who-is-aloft-danger/amp/

 

2021

  1. Obaidullah, Md. (2021, March 4). Electoral violence in Bangladesh – Op-Ed – observerbd.com. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=301834
  2. Obaidullah, M. (2021, September 21). Politics – Bureaucracy Interface In Bangladesh: Is It Intricate? The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/271942/politics—bureaucracy-interface-in-bangladesh-is-it-intricate
  3. Obaidullah, Md. (2021, October 27). Politics-Bureaucracy Complexity: Path to develop good relationship. The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/274596/politics-bureaucracy-complexity-path-to-develop-good-relationship

 

Environment and Climate Change

2023

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2023, March 15). Climate Change And Political Economy Of Bangladesh – OpEd. Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/15032023-climate-change-and-political-economy-of-bangladesh-oped/
  2. Obaidullah, Md., & Raihan, Md. S. (2023). Dhaka’s growth at the cost of chaotic urbanization – Op-Ed – observerbd.com. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=411361
  3. Raihan, Md. S., & Obaidullah, Md. (2023, March 6). Heatwaves for the Poor: How can Bangladesh deal with it? South Asia@LSE. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/2023/03/06/heatwaves-for-the-poor-how-can-bangladesh-deal-with-it/
  4. Obaidullah, M., and Raihan, M. (2022, October 9). How Changing Climate is Affecting Bangladeshis. International Policy Digest. https://intpolicydigest.org/the-platform/how-changing-climate-is-affecting- bangladeshis

 

2022

  1. Obaidullah, Md., & Hossen, Md. S. (2022). Factors behind the global water crisis: Facts, consequences, and solutions. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/08/24/factors-behind-the-global-water-crisis-facts-consequences-and-solutions/
  2. Obaidullah, M. (2022a, May 27). What kind of a world are we leaving for our children? Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/271224/what-kind-of-a-world-are-we-leaving-for-our

2021

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2021, December 20). Are we heading towards a future energy crisis? The Business Standard. https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/are-we-heading-towards-future-energy-crisis-346180?amp
  2. Obaidullah, Md., & Hossen, Md. S. (2021). Impact of COVID 19 in Environment: Two sides of the coin. Termite Society.

Society, Economy, and Public Health

 

2025

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2025, March 4). A journey of spiritual enlightenment. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/375332/a-journey-of-spiritual-enlightenment

2024

  1. Obaidullah, M., & Hossain, M. (2024). Growing Islamophobia In Bangladesh: A Silent Crisis. Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/08092024-growing-islamophobia-in-bangladesh-a-silent-crisis/

2023

  1. Hossen, Md. S., & Obaidullah, Md. (2023, August 28). Bridging the recognition gap: Fostering equality for all professions. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/323807/bridging-the-recognition-gap-fostering-equality
  2. Obaidullah, Md., & Hossain, M. (2023b, August 14). No faith in the labour market. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/322441/no-faith-in-the-labour-market

 

2022

  1. Obaidullah, Md. (2022a, September 4). Can income inequality fuel social unrest? – Op-Ed – observerbd.com. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=382244
  2. Obaidullah, Md., & Ahmed, Z. (2022, November 1). Are we helpless against dengue? Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/297136/are-we-helpless-against-dengue
  3. Mahi, I. M., & Obaidullah, Md. (2022, September 1). Korean wave: A cultural aggression and its impact. The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/292678/korean-wave-a-cultural-aggression-and-its-impactave-a-cultural-aggression-and-its-impact
  4. Ali,M.Y.,&Obaidullah, Md. (2022, May 20). How to navigate a crisis. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/270753/how-to-navigate-a-crisis
  5. Obaidullah, M. (2022a, April 2). Of patience and peace. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/288304/of-patience-and-peace
  6. Hossen, Md. S., & Obaidullah, Md. (2022a, March 5). Preventing question paper leaks in public examination. The Business Standard. https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/preventing-question-paper-leaks-public-examination-380191
  7. Obaidullah, Md., & Hossen, Md. S. (2022b, January 23). Universities’ failure to produce skilled graduates. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=350048
  8. Obaidullah, M. (2022, January 19). Too much of not enough. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/262283/too-much-of-not-enough

 

2021

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2021, November 4). Paradigm and paradigm shift: How do we see the world? The Financial Express. https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/opinions/paradigm-and-paradigm-shift-how-do-we-see-the-world-1636037530
  2. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Madrasah education in Bangladesh. Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=307207
  3. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Uneven Health Services During Pandemic. The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/272124/uneven-health-services-during-pandemic
  4. Obaidullah, M. (2021, September 8). The role & responsibilities of teachers? The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/273227/the-role–responsibilities-of-teachers

 

 

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