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ExamInternal Evaluation: PA:1101 - Introduction to Public Administration (In-Course / Mid-Term Examination)(Sep 18, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: 0413PAD3103 - Human Resources Management (HRM) (Assignment & Term Paper)(Sep 17, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: PA:1101 - Introduction to Public Administration (In-Course / Mid-Term Examination)(Sep 17, 2026)Othertest notice(Sep 16, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: 0413PAD4207 - Administrative System Analysis (In-Course / Mid-Term Examination)(Sep 17, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: 041308PAD1101 - Introduction to Public Administration (Presentation & Viva Voce)(Sep 16, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: PA:2205 - Political Economy in Bangladesh (Class Test & Quiz)(Sep 16, 2026)AcademicTest Notice(Aug 20, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: PA:1101 - Introduction to Public Administration (In-Course / Mid-Term Examination)(Sep 18, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: 0413PAD3103 - Human Resources Management (HRM) (Assignment & Term Paper)(Sep 17, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: PA:1101 - Introduction to Public Administration (In-Course / Mid-Term Examination)(Sep 17, 2026)Othertest notice(Sep 16, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: 0413PAD4207 - Administrative System Analysis (In-Course / Mid-Term Examination)(Sep 17, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: 041308PAD1101 - Introduction to Public Administration (Presentation & Viva Voce)(Sep 16, 2026)ExamInternal Evaluation: PA:2205 - Political Economy in Bangladesh (Class Test & Quiz)(Sep 16, 2026)AcademicTest Notice(Aug 20, 2026)
Faculty of Social Sciences

Leadership, Innovation & Public Governance

Serving the public with efficiency, innovation, leadership and transparency, shaping policy, teaching to serve, strengthening communities & empowering classrooms.

Excellence in Education

Empowering Future Bureaucrats & Policy Makers

Transforming ambitious students into ethical, skilled public administrators and global governance experts.

Research & Innovation

Cutting-Edge Research in Public Policy & E-Governance

Fostering empirical research on local government, public financial management, and digital civil services.

500Active Students
11Faculty Members
31Graduated Batches
5Academic Programs
Excellence in Governance

Welcome to the Department of Public Administration

Established in 1991 and functioning as an independent department since 2015 under the Faculty of Social Sciences at Islamic University, Kushtia, our department is a premier academic institution in Bangladesh dedicated to research, teaching, and capacity building in public administration, governance, and public policy.

Our curriculum equips future public sector leaders, civil servants, and policy analysts with analytical tools, ethical principles, and administrative competence.

Chairman's Desk
Munshi Murtoza Ali, M. Phil, Ph. D

Munshi Murtoza Ali, M. Phil, Ph. D

Professor & Chairman

Islamic University, Kushtia

"It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Public Administration at Islamic University, Kushtia. Beginning our academic journey in 1991 under the Department of Politics and Public Administration and continuing as an independent department since 2015, we have consistently stood at the forefront of social science education, public policy research, and governance leadership in Bangladesh. Public administration is the backbone of sustainable national development, ethical democratic governance, and citizen-centric public service delivery. We offer rigorous, modern academic curricula across our BSS (Honours), MSS, MDS, MPhil, and PhD programs, designed to equip students with sound theoretical foundations, empirical research capabilities, and ethical leadership skills. Our alumni serve with distinction across the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), international development agencies, academic institutions, and public and private leadership roles both at home and abroad. I cordially invite students, researchers, and stakeholders to explore our academic community and contribute to our shared vision of excellence in public service."

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Degree Offerings

Academic Programs

Fostering academic excellence from undergraduate study to executive policy leadership.

BSS-PAUndergraduate

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Public Administration

A flagship 4-year honours program offering comprehensive training in public administration, governance, public policy, and constitutional law.

Duration: 4 YearsCredits: 140
Curriculum & Details
MSS-PAGraduate

Master of Social Science (MSS) in Public Administration

Advanced graduate program focusing on specialized policy research, global governance, and public sector management with Thesis and Non-thesis tracks.

Duration: 1 YearCredits: 36
Curriculum & Details
MDSExecutive

Master of Development Studies (MDS) - Evening Program

Professional evening program designed for civil servants, development practitioners, NGO executives, and public policy practitioners.

Duration: 1-Year & 2-Year OptionsCredits: 48
Curriculum & Details
MPHIL-PHDPostgraduate

MPhil & Ph.D. Research Programs in Public Administration

Rigorous doctoral and advanced research degrees for scholars aiming to produce groundbreaking empirical contributions in governance and administration.

Duration: As per University Research RegulationsCredits: Research Thesis
Curriculum & Details
Official Department Bulletins

Notice Board & Circulars

Scholarly Publications

Recent Research

All Papers
E-Governance • 2026

Digital Service Delivery at Union Parishad: Evaluating Citizen Satisfaction in Southwestern Bangladesh

Authors: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Lutfor Rahman & Mahmudul Hasan

Asian Journal of Public Policy & Administration

Gender Policy • 2025

Gender Responsive Budgeting in Local Government Institutions: Opportunities and Obstacles

Authors: Prof. Dr. Nasreen Jahan

Asian Journal of Political Science & Public Policy

Civil Service Reform • 2025

Civil Service Training Reforms in Bangladesh: Impact on Bureaucratic Performance

Authors: Prof. Dr. Selim Hossain & Dr. Asaduzzaman Khan

International Review of Administrative Sciences