Department Chairperson:
Touhida Tasnima, PhD
Telephone: 09666775577
Ext – 142
Email: touhida@ewubd.edu
Warm greetings from the Department of Social Relations at East West University, where we combine academic excellence with real-world relevance to prepare tomorrow’s leaders in population, public health, gender, and development studies. Since our establishment in June 2005, our department has upheld a strong tradition of interdisciplinary scholarship, high-quality teaching, and meaningful engagement with societal challenges.
Our programs are uniquely structured to transcend conventional disciplinary boundaries, drawing on the strengths of sociology, public health, environmental studies, political science, development studies, and related fields.
We offer a range of dynamic academic pathways designed to meet diverse intellectual interests and professional aspirations:
- Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Population and Public Health Sciences (PPHS) — an undergraduate degree that equips students with an in-depth understanding of population dynamics, public health principles, environmental health, and social determinants of health through both theoretical and applied perspectives.
- Master of Population, Reproductive Health, Gender and Development (MPRHGD) — an advanced program focused on analytical, policy, and leadership skills essential for addressing complex demographic and gender‑related challenges in development contexts.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Population, Public Health and Disaster Management, and a suite of General Education courses that enrich the university experience for students across all faculties.
Our faculty members are seasoned professionals and researchers whose expertise spans a broad spectrum of disciplines. They are dedicated to mentoring students, fostering critical thinking, and inspiring innovative solutions to pressing social issues. Our students and faculty members often present at international conferences and engage in community-oriented projects that have real impact.
We are proud of our department’s vibrant intellectual culture, which includes seminars, workshops, and guest lectures featuring leaders from academia, public health, and the development sector. These engagements broaden perspectives, spark curiosity, and build the skills needed for meaningful careers.
We invite passionate students and dedicated scholars to join the Department of Social Relations, where your knowledge and skills can address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in public health, population, and social development. You will participate in meaningful research, innovative projects, and practical initiatives that empower communities, inform policy, and contribute to a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable future for Bangladesh and beyond. Whether your goal is to work with government institutions, NGOs, international organizations, or pursue advanced research, the department will provide guidance, resources, and opportunities to help you succeed and make a real difference.
