Md Shahin Alam – Author & Researcher

Md. Shahin Alam_Author

Alumni of  Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

M.Sc & B.Sc (honors) in Geography & Environment from Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Efficient in the following fields

  • Efficient in Research oriented Data Analysis & Review and Reports & Articles Writing.
  • Efficient in GIS and Mapping [Arc Map 10.3 Operating], Remote Sensing, Graphics Design [Adobe Photoshop &  Adobe Illustrator Operating], AutoCAD Operating, 2-D and 3-D photogrammetry with Agisoft Photoscan Professional and Agisoft Metashape, Flying Drone for photogrammetry and Video Editing.
  • Efficient in General Survey, Archaeological Survey & Exploration, Archaeological Excavation & Exploration with using Harris Matrix method as a tool and Museum & Office Management.
  • Studying Geo Nature & Culture and their Interaction and Landscapes as an Archaeo-Geographer.

Links to My Research and Published Articles

▶ STUDY RESEARCH – Geo Nature & Culture | GEONATCUL (Articles in Bengali and English)

▶ ACADEMIA.EDU (Published works in Bengali and English)

▶ study-research.net (Selected Articles in English Only)

  1. A Co-Writer and Member of Support Team of A Book Namely “UPDATING THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE TENTATIVE LIST OF BANGLADESH 2021” published in 2021 by Department of Archaeology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  2. A Co-Author of A Book Namely “Temples of Bangladesh (c. sixteenth-twentieth centuries CE)” published in 2022 by Department of Archaeology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  3. Author of An Article Namely “Impact of Weathering due to Climate Change on Ancient Architectural Heritages in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh” published by ACADEMIA.EDU
  4. Author of An Article Namely “Archaeological Excavation Method Innovated by Dr. Edward C. Harris In The Exploration of Archaeological Heritage” published in 2023.
  5. Author of An Article Namely “Rule, Sample and Technique for Writing Archaeological Survey Report” published in 2022.
  6. Author of An Article Namely “Introduction and Use of the Common Tools Used in Archaeological Excavation” published in 2021.
  7. Author of An Article Namely “Archaeological Excavation to Explore Heritage: A Few Steps And Process of the Excavation” published in 2017.
  8. Author of An Article Namely “Archaeological Survey & Exploration: Its Method and Technique” published in 2017.

Participation in Important Training, Seminars, Workshops and Conference and Foreign Tour

[2024] Touring The Seven Sisters States of India, including Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya. During the March 2024 Trip, Important Archaeological Sites, Heritages and Museums in these States were Visited for 11 days.

[2021] Participated in Group Training Course for Young Professionals on Cultural Heritage Protection in the Asia-Pacific Region 2021 Jointly Organized by UNESCO and ACCU, Nara, Japan for a month.
[2015] Participated in “Workshop on preparation of Nomination file for UNESCO World Heritage List” Jointly Organized by Department of Archaeology. Ministry of Cultural Affairs and BNCU, Department of Education, Bangladesh.
[2014] Participated in The Workshop for Protection of Cultural Heritage in Dhaka Jointly Organized by Department of Archaeology, UNESCO and ACCU, Nara, Japan.
[2014] Participated in International Conference on Development of Museums in South Asia organized by SAARC Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Archaeological Excavation, Survey and Exploration

[2024-2025] Conducted an archaeological excavation in Balagazir Mura archaeological site at the southern part of Lalmai Hill in Cumilla district of Bangladesh as an archaeological Excavator under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2022-2023] Conducted an archaeological survey and exploration in Adarsha Sadar and Burichang Upazila in Cumilla district of Bangladesh as an archaeological Explorer and Acting Officer under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2022-2023] Conducted an archaeological excavation in Panchthubi Mahenter Mura archaeological site in Cumilla district of Bangladesh as an archaeological Excavator and Acting Officer under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2021-2022] Conducted an archaeological survey and exploration in Sadar Dakshin and Barura Upazila in Cumilla district of Bangladesh as an archaeological Explorer and Acting Officer under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2021-2022] Conducted an archaeological excavation in Shalbon Viahara archaeological site and Panchthubi Mahenter Mura archaeological site in Cumilla district of Bangladesh as an archaeological Excavator and Acting Officer under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2019-2020] Conducted an archaeological survey and exploration in the district of Cox’sbazar of Bangladesh as an Acting Officer under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2019-2020] Conducted an archaeological excavation in Halhaliya archaeological site in Sunamgonj district of Bangladesh as an Archaeological Excavator and Acting Officer under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.
[2018-2019] Conducted an archaeological excavation in Jhurhijhara archaeological site in Satkhira district of Bangladesh as an Assistant Archaeological Excavator under Regional Directorate, Khulna and Barishal Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.
[2017-2018] Conducted an archaeological excavation in Kalurpol Rajar Vita archaeological site in Chuadanga district of Bangladesh as an Assistant Archaeological Excavator under Regional Directorate, Khulna and Barishal Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2014-2015] Conducted an archaeological survey and exploration in the district of Narail and Meherpur of Bangladesh an Assistant Archaeological Explorer under Regional Directorate, Khulna and Barishal Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2013-2017] Conducted regular archaeological excavation in Khanjahan’s Residence Mound (adjacent to Mosques City of Bagerhat, UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Bagerhat of Bangladesh as an Assistant Archaeological Excavator under Regional Directorate, Khulna and Barishal Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

Curatorial Job at Archaeological Museum

[2023- till Now] Working ‍as an Acting Officer (Custodian/Curator) at the Cumilla Mainamati Museum under Regional Directorate, Chattagram and Sylhet Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2015-2019] Working ‍as an Acting Officer (Assistant Custodian/Curator) at the Barishal Divisional Museum under Regional Directorate, Khulna and Barishal Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2013-2015] Working ‍as an Acting Officer (Assistant Custodian/Curator) at the Khulna Divisional Museum under Regional Directorate, Khulna and Barishal Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

[2012-2013] Working ‍as an Acting Officer (Assistant Custodian/Curator) at the Sher-e-Bangla Memorial Museum under Regional Directorate, Khulna and Barishal Division, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, GOB.

Current Job with Department of Archaeology, Bangladesh since 2012 CE.

E-mail: msala.author@gmail.com