Md. Nayem Chowdhury
Lecturer
Md. Nayem Chowdhury is a Lecturer in English at the Department of English, Prime University, Dhaka. His academic work brings together English literary studies, environmental humanities, postcolonial thought, Anthropocene studies, slow violence, modern and postmodern literature, English language teaching, and performance-based pedagogy. He completed his B.A. (Honours) and M.A. in English at Islamic University, where he distinguished himself at the top of his class and received sustained academic recognition through annual merit scholarships and a merit-based graduation scholarship.
He is currently pursuing an M.A. in English Literary Studies at Khulna University under the thesis track. His research project, *Apocalyptic Condition of the Anthropocene: Existential Dread and Slow Violence in László Krasznahorkai’s Sátántangó and The Melancholy of Resistance*, is supported by a UGC-funded institutional research grant. His broader scholarly interests include hydrofeminism, climate migration, digital diaspora, apocalyptic imaginaries, decolonial pedagogy, Amitav Ghosh, and the environmental imagination in contemporary literature.
As an educator, Mr. Chowdhury combines literary criticism, language pedagogy, academic writing, phonetics, spoken English, theatre, and learner-centred classroom practice. His teaching experience includes university-level instruction, IELTS and Cambridge YLE preparation, English language training, and curriculum design. Beyond the classroom, he remains actively engaged in seminar organisation, academic event coordination, public speaking, poetry recitation, and English drama, approaching literature as both critical inquiry and embodied pedagogy.
M.A. in English Literary Studies, Thesis Track
Khulna University, Khulna
Research Area: Environmental Humanities, Anthropocene Studies, Existential Dread, and Slow Violence
Thesis: "Apocalyptic Condition of the Anthropocene: Existential Dread and Slow Violence in László Krasznahorkai’s Sátántangó and The Melancholy of Resistance"
M.A. in English
Islamic University, Kushtia
CGPA: 3.67 / 4.00
B.A. (Honours) in English Language and Literature
Islamic University, Kushtia
CGPA: 3.51 / 4.00
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
Government Science College, Dhaka
Secondary School Certificate, Science
Sher-e-Bangla School and College
GPA: 5.00 / 5.00
English Language Proficiency
CEFR C2, Advanced Professional Proficiency
Research Interests: Environmental Humanities, Anthropocene Studies, Slow Violence, Postcolonial Literature, Hydrofeminism, Climate Migration, Apocalyptic Imaginaries, Existential Dread, Modern and Postmodern Literature, Digital Diaspora, Migration Studies, English Language Teaching, Decolonial Pedagogy, Performance Studies, and Theatre in Education.
**Lecturer in English**, Department of English, Prime University, Dhaka
Teaching undergraduate English courses; engaged in departmental academic activities, course planning, assessment, and student mentoring.
* **Instructor**, Rightsight Limited – British Council YLE & IELTS Centre, Khulna
Conducted Cambridge YLE and IELTS classes with emphasis on pronunciation, reading, writing, and interactive language learning.
* **Founder & Lead Instructor**, Pioneers English Academy
Designed and conducted courses in Spoken English, Academic Writing, Phonetics, and English language proficiency.
* **English Language Trainer & Course Coordinator**, Department of Social Services, SDTC, Kushtia
Developed and facilitated English proficiency courses, managed course schedules, and evaluated learner outcomes.
* **Private Tutor in English & Science**
Over ten years of experience in personalised instruction, academic mentoring, and learner-specific guidance.
* **Drama & Theatre Practitioner in Applied Pedagogy**
Written, directed, and performed in English drama productions, including Shakespearean adaptations, using theatre as a method of language learning and literary interpretation.
* **Academic Event Organiser, Host, and Volunteer**
Involved in seminar and conference coordination, public speaking, session management, and academic-cultural programming at Islamic University and Khulna University.
ENG-1102: English Reading Skills and Public Speaking Skills
ENG-1201: Communicative English Language
ENG-3204: Teaching Language Through Literature
ENG-2106: Neoclassical Literature
PHI-2206: World Philosophy
**Works Under Review:
* *Hydrofeminism and Slow Violence: Healing Waters of Amitav Ghosh’s Riverine Worlds*
Under review, University of Sydney.
* *Ecological Exodus: Mapping Climate Migration, Border Poetics, and Environmental Justice in Amitav Ghosh’s Postcolonial Imaginary*
Under review, *Literary Voice Quarterly Journal*.
* *The Psyche and Ethics of Digital Diaspora: Migrant Narratives in Amitav Ghosh’s Gun Island*
Under review, Springer Nature.
**Selected Conference Papers / Research Works**
* *Decolonizing English Pedagogy: Indigenous Literatures and Plurilingual Practices in Bangladesh*
* *Plurilingual Ecologies and Decolonial Climate Imaginaries in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide*
* *The Role of Performing Arts in Enhancing Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, and Creativity in Bangladeshi Formal Education*
* *Liberating ESL Learners from Memorization Stereotype: Smart, Engaging, and Enjoyable Language Learning*
**Conference Participation**
* Planet LangLit International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies, 2026
* BELTA International/National Conferences, 2023–2026
* International Conference on Arts & Humanities for Peacebuilding, 2025, Khulna University
**Seminar Engagement**
* Host and Organiser, *International Seminar on Tagore’s Patha Bhavana: An Alternative and Inclusive Education*, Department of English, Islamic University, Kushtia, 28 May 2024
**Competitive Institutional Research Grant, Khulna University**
Awarded for the research project titled *Apocalyptic Condition of the Anthropocene: Existential Dread and Slow Violence in László Krasznahorkai’s Sátántangó and The Melancholy of Resistance*. The project reflects his research engagement with environmental humanities, Anthropocene studies, slow violence, existential dread, and apocalyptic literary imagination.
* **UGC-Supported Institutional Research Recognition**
Received institutional research support for postgraduate thesis work in English Literary Studies, recognising his academic merit, research potential, and contribution to emerging conversations in environmental humanities.
* **Merit-Based Graduation Scholarship, Islamic University**
Awarded upon completion of the B.A. (Honours) in English Language and Literature for outstanding academic performance across the undergraduate programme.
* **Class-Top Academic Distinction, Islamic University**
Distinguished himself at the top of his class in English, demonstrating sustained intellectual excellence, scholarly discipline, and academic consistency.
* **Talentpool Scholarship, Islamic University**
Awarded during the first year of undergraduate study for excellent academic performance and competitive standing.
* **General Merit Scholarship, Islamic University**
Awarded during the second year of undergraduate study in recognition of continued academic excellence.
* **General Merit Scholarship, Islamic University**
Awarded during the third year of undergraduate study for sustained academic achievement and institutional merit.
* **Sustained Undergraduate Academic Excellence Recognition**
Received annual institutional scholarships throughout the undergraduate programme, reflecting consistent scholarly performance and academic distinction.
* **Postgraduate Academic Merit Recognition**
Maintained strong academic performance in postgraduate study in English, with research work focused on literature, theory, environmental crisis, and philosophical dimensions of the Anthropocene.
* **Research Excellence in Environmental Humanities**
Recognised through grant-supported thesis work that brings together literary criticism, slow violence, ecological crisis, existential philosophy, and contemporary world literature.
**Skills and Expertise**
* English Language Teaching
* ESL and EFL Instruction
* IELTS, Cambridge YLE, and Academic English Training
* Literary Analysis and Critical Interpretation
* Postcolonial Literary Studies
* Environmental Humanities and Anthropocene Studies
* Research Methodology and Academic Writing
* Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning
* Learner-Centred and Interactive Teaching
* Classroom Management and Student Engagement
* Phonetics, Pronunciation, and Spoken English Instruction
* Public Speaking and Academic Presentation
* Conference Presentation and Scholarly Communication
* Seminar and Academic Event Coordination
* Theatre-Based Pedagogy and Performance Studies
* English Drama, Recitation, and Literary Performance
* Educational Content Creation
* Digital Teaching Tools and Online Learning Platforms
* MS Office and Google Workspace
* Video Editing and YouTube Content Management
* Academic Mentoring and Student Guidance
* Multilingual Communication: English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu
English (C2_CEFRL), Bengali (Native), Hindi & Urdu (Spoken)