Abdul Awal
Biographic Data
| ID | 4108691 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abdul Awal |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abdul |
| FAMILY NAME | Awal |
| SIGNATURE | AWAL A |
| AFFILIATIONS | BRAC University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6400-472X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Family Language Policy and English Linguistic Imperialism
This study explores the role of paternal agency on English language maintenance in post-colonial settings by adopting the interdisciplinary framework of family language policy. A qualitative approach was employed, using semi-structured interviews with Bengali fathers from diverse economic, political, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. The findings were examined through reflexive thematic analysis. It aimed to reveal fathers’ roles in children’…
Family language policy among Bangladeshi immigrants in New York
Background: This study examines Spolsky’s tripartite family language policy framework of Bengali as a heritage language (HL) among intra-national immigrants in New York City (NYC). Methods: Data comprised a non-random purposive survey and semi-structured interviews. The survey data were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis, and the interviews were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis. Recurring themes and selected excerpts …
Language policy in Bangladesh
Gender representation in English language textbooks in Bangladesh
This study investigated gender representation in English textbooks from Classes 6 to 10 in Bangladesh, using corpus analysis. AntConc, a textual analysis tool, was used to quantify the occurrence of gender-related lexical items in resources. The corpus comprises approximately 147,698 tokens distributed across the four textbooks. The results revealed significant disparities in the distribution of male- and female-associated lexical items. Here, ma…
Reflexivity and emotion in the citizenship journey of stateless India-Bangladesh enclave dwellers
The present study was conducted to understand the essence of the lived experience of the stateless erstwhile enclave dwellers in India and Bangladesh who later chose Indian citizenship during land and population swap between the two countries as per Land Boundary Agreement (2015). The study is phenomenological in nature and studies the phenomenon of living in statelessness in the Enclaves for generations, their emotions during transition and thei…
English Language Learning and Prospect of Secondary Schools in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, English as an international language is taught in primary and secondary schools to build a strong foundation for English learning for children from childhood. The necessity to determine the current situation of English-language learning among secondary school students in Bangladesh and the future of this phase is the sole purpose of this study. For this study, data were collected from ten different secondary schools in Bangladesh w…
Language Contact in Bangladesh
This paper explores the significant diversity in Bengali, the predominant and official language of Bangladesh, primarily resulting from language contact, a prevailing concept in sociolinguistics. This paper scrutinises the historical influence of language contact on the evolution and development of Bengali from a sociolinguistic standpoint. Specifically, it traces the chronology of contact languages and the periodization of Bengali in Bangladesh.…
A Diagnostic Study on English Spelling Errors Among the Elementary School Children in India
Learning the four skills of the English language is a requirement for pupils to utilize the language effectively, given the importance of learning it for both school and profession. Spelling – an important part of writing skill – is considered to be fundamental for written texts. The real meaning of a piece of writing can be changed by spelling mistakes, making it more challenging to understand. In India, teaching spelling is frequently overlooke…
Knowledge and practice regarding menstrual hygiene management among the Rohingya refugee adolescent girls in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Purpose About half of the 16% adolescents in the world experience menstruation. Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a health concern and challenge especially in humanitarian situations as experienced by Myanmar Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. This study aims to assess knowledge, practice and influencing factors for MHM among Rohingya refugee adolescent girls of 14–18 years. Design/methodology/approach The study used both qu…
How to prevent and address safeguarding concerns in global health research programmes
Safeguarding is rapidly rising up the international development agenda, yet literature on safeguarding in related research is limited. This paper shares processes and practice relating to safeguarding within an international research consortium (the ARISE hub, known as ARISE). ARISE aims to enhance accountability and improve the health and well-being of marginalised people living and working in informal urban spaces in low-income and middle-incom…
Challenges and strategies in conducting sexual and reproductive health research among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Contextual adaptation of research methods and involving community and local key stakeholders in data collection are the key lessons learnt from this study. Another important lesson was researchers' identity and positionality as a member of the host country may create distrust and suspicion among the refugees. The multi-level complexities of humanitarian settings may introduce unforeseen challenges and interrupt research plans at different stages …
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How to prevent and address safeguarding concerns in global health research programmes
Safeguarding is rapidly rising up the international development agenda, yet literature on safeguarding in related research is limited. This paper shares processes and practice relating to safeguarding within an international research consortium (the ARISE hub, known as ARISE). ARISE aims to enhance accountability and improve the health and well-being of marginalised people living and working in informal urban spaces in low-income and middle-incom…
Challenges and strategies in conducting sexual and reproductive health research among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Contextual adaptation of research methods and involving community and local key stakeholders in data collection are the key lessons learnt from this study. Another important lesson was researchers' identity and positionality as a member of the host country may create distrust and suspicion among the refugees. The multi-level complexities of humanitarian settings may introduce unforeseen challenges and interrupt research plans at different stages …
Knowledge and practice regarding menstrual hygiene management among the Rohingya refugee adolescent girls in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Purpose About half of the 16% adolescents in the world experience menstruation. Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a health concern and challenge especially in humanitarian situations as experienced by Myanmar Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. This study aims to assess knowledge, practice and influencing factors for MHM among Rohingya refugee adolescent girls of 14–18 years. Design/methodology/approach The study used both qu…
English Language Learning and Prospect of Secondary Schools in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, English as an international language is taught in primary and secondary schools to build a strong foundation for English learning for children from childhood. The necessity to determine the current situation of English-language learning among secondary school students in Bangladesh and the future of this phase is the sole purpose of this study. For this study, data were collected from ten different secondary schools in Bangladesh w…
Language Contact in Bangladesh
This paper explores the significant diversity in Bengali, the predominant and official language of Bangladesh, primarily resulting from language contact, a prevailing concept in sociolinguistics. This paper scrutinises the historical influence of language contact on the evolution and development of Bengali from a sociolinguistic standpoint. Specifically, it traces the chronology of contact languages and the periodization of Bengali in Bangladesh.…
A Diagnostic Study on English Spelling Errors Among the Elementary School Children in India
Learning the four skills of the English language is a requirement for pupils to utilize the language effectively, given the importance of learning it for both school and profession. Spelling – an important part of writing skill – is considered to be fundamental for written texts. The real meaning of a piece of writing can be changed by spelling mistakes, making it more challenging to understand. In India, teaching spelling is frequently overlooke…
Gender representation in English language textbooks in Bangladesh
This study investigated gender representation in English textbooks from Classes 6 to 10 in Bangladesh, using corpus analysis. AntConc, a textual analysis tool, was used to quantify the occurrence of gender-related lexical items in resources. The corpus comprises approximately 147,698 tokens distributed across the four textbooks. The results revealed significant disparities in the distribution of male- and female-associated lexical items. Here, ma…
Reflexivity and emotion in the citizenship journey of stateless India-Bangladesh enclave dwellers
The present study was conducted to understand the essence of the lived experience of the stateless erstwhile enclave dwellers in India and Bangladesh who later chose Indian citizenship during land and population swap between the two countries as per Land Boundary Agreement (2015). The study is phenomenological in nature and studies the phenomenon of living in statelessness in the Enclaves for generations, their emotions during transition and thei…
Family Language Policy and English Linguistic Imperialism
This study explores the role of paternal agency on English language maintenance in post-colonial settings by adopting the interdisciplinary framework of family language policy. A qualitative approach was employed, using semi-structured interviews with Bengali fathers from diverse economic, political, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. The findings were examined through reflexive thematic analysis. It aimed to reveal fathers’ roles in children’…
Family language policy among Bangladeshi immigrants in New York
Background: This study examines Spolsky’s tripartite family language policy framework of Bengali as a heritage language (HL) among intra-national immigrants in New York City (NYC). Methods: Data comprised a non-random purposive survey and semi-structured interviews. The survey data were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis, and the interviews were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis. Recurring themes and selected excerpts …
Language policy in Bangladesh
Sociology (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (4 works) · Bengali (3 works) · English language (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Linguistics (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Bangladesh Politics, Society, and Development (2 works)