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Welcome to DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

‘Sociology’ is the study of human existence in various forms; these forms may be categorized as societies. Societies emerge, develop or decay, advance or die. The process of evolution of societies is determined and conditioned by physical environment and also by the nature of social and economic institutions. Major social institutions include family, the state, estates, caste and classes, Wars etc. The economic and political institutions and organizations also occupy a major part of sociological studies or curricula as these are, in final analysis, social phenomena that affect the existential problems of man. In recent years climate changes have been adversely impacting many countries including Bangladesh.

The subject ‘Sociology and Sustainable Development’, therefore, include courses related to questions and problems raised above. ‘Sociology and Sustainable Development’, as a result, by making its courses interdisciplinary will enable its students to encounter and to solve problematics of societies-both developed and developing-in their various manifestations. A few such examples are: Family Disorganizations, Class Inequality and Deprivation, Mass Immigration, Urban and Rural Development and Decay, Gender Equality and Inequality, Women Liberation and Empowerment, Literacy and Illiteracy, Nature of Employment and Unemployment, Productivity in Agriculture, Industry and Services, Work Environment and Alienation, Human Resource Development and its Indicators, Food Security, Job Security, Social Security, Issues Related to Development and Underdevelopment, Social Movements, Social Systems, Ecology and Society, Social Disasters etc.

The above mentioned topics and other social and societal problems which will form the core courses will be studied from both theoretical and Empirical Perspectives.

Coordinator Message

Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development at Premier University, Chattogram.

We live in a time of rapid social change, growing inequalities, and environmental uncertainties. In this context, the need for critical social inquiry and sustainable thinking has never been more urgent. Our mission is to nurture critical thinkers and responsible global citizens.

Sociology is not merely a discipline of observation; it is a transformative tool for understanding and driving social change. We encourage students to engage critically with development paradigms, question structural inequalities, and reimagine pathways toward inclusive and resilient futures. By integrating sociology with sustainability, we remain deeply committed to understanding society and shaping a more sustainable world. Our program is grounded in Outcome-Based Education (OBE), continuous curriculum development, and research that informs policy and practice. We also have an active Sociology Club, featuring an engaging academic wing, a vibrant cultural wing, and a competitive sports wing, all of which enrich students’ co-curricular experiences.

Supported by a team of nationally and internationally trained scholars and dedicated educators, the Department offers a dynamic and enriching academic environment. We warmly invite prospective students and learners to join our inclusive community and be part of our shared pursuit of sociological knowledge, social justice, and sustainable development.

Abdullah Al Mozahid
Lecturer & Coordinator
Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development. Premier university.