Welcome to the Department of Public Administration
Established 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.
Mohammad Zulfiquar Hossain
Professor & Chairman
Islamic University, Kushtia
"It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Public Administration at Islamic University, Kushtia. Established in 1991, our department has consistently stood at the forefront of social science education, research, and public sector human resource development in Bangladesh. Public administration is the backbone of sustainable national development, democratic governance, and citizen-centric service delivery. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum designed to equip students with sound theoretical foundations, analytical capabilities, ethical decision-making skills, and practical governance insights. Our alumni serve with distinction across the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), international non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and multinational corporations. I invite prospective students, researchers, and collaborators to explore our vibrant academic ecosystem."
Academic Programs
Fostering academic excellence from undergraduate study to executive policy leadership.
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Hons) in Public Administration
A flagship 4-year honors program offering comprehensive training in public administration, governance, public policy, and constitutional law.
Master of Social Science (MSS) in Public Administration
Advanced graduate program focusing on specialized policy research, global governance, and public sector management.
Executive Master in Public Policy & Governance (EMPPG)
Tailored professional evening program designed for civil servants, NGO executives, and public policy practitioners.
MPhil & Ph.D. Programs in Governance & Public Policy
Rigorous doctoral and research degrees for scholars aiming to produce groundbreaking empirical research.
Notice Board & News
Admission Announcement for Executive Master in Public Policy & Governance (EMPPG) - Batch 2026
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission into the EMPPG 1.5-year weekend degree program.
Semester Final Examination Schedule for BSS (Honors) 4th Year 2nd Semester 2025
The routine for BSS (Honors) 4th Year 2nd Semester final examinations has been published.
National Conference on 'Smart Governance & Digital Bangladesh 2026' Paper Submission Call
Faculty members, research scholars, and post-graduate students are invited to submit research abstracts.
Class Routine Revision for MSS (Regular) 1st Semester Academic Session 2025-2026
Updated class timetable for MSS 1st semester courses starting from next week.
Distribution of Department Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid 2026
Eligible meritorious and needy students are requested to apply for annual stipends.
Faculty Members
Recent Research
Digital Service Delivery at Union Parishad: Evaluating Citizen Satisfaction in Southwestern Bangladesh
Authors: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Lutfor Rahman & Mahmudul Hasan
Journal of Public Administration & Governance (IU)
Gender Responsive Budgeting in Local Government Institutions: Opportunities and Obstacles
Authors: Prof. Dr. Nasreen Jahan
Asian Journal of Political Science & Public Policy
Civil Service Training Reforms in Bangladesh: Impact on Bureaucratic Performance
Authors: Prof. Dr. Selim Hossain & Dr. Asaduzzaman Khan
International Review of Administrative Sciences