The Department of Economics and Sociology is one of the dynamic academic units under the Faculty of Business Administration at Patuakhali Science and Technology University. It offers comprehensive education and research opportunities in Economics, Sociology, and their interdisciplinary applications in rural development, business, and social sciences. The department aims to develop students’ analytical, critical, and empirical understanding of economic behavior, social structure, and development dynamics — both locally and globally.

 

History and Location

The department was established with the goal of integrating economic theories and social realities to support the sustainable development of Bangladesh, particularly in the southern coastal region. It is located in the main campus at Dumki, Patuakhali, where classrooms, laboratories, and offices are situated in the Faculty of Business Administration complex.

 

Mission and Vision

Mission:
To provide quality education and research in Economics and Sociology that fosters analytical skills, ethical values, and leadership among students for national and regional development.

Vision:
To become a center of excellence in social and economic research that contributes to the formulation of effective policies for sustainable development in Bangladesh.

 

Academic Programs

The department offers several degree and non-degree programs:

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Bachelor courses include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Statistics, Research Methodology, Social Theory, Rural Sociology, and Economic Policy, Bangladesh Studies.
• Postgraduate Programs (MS)
  • Advanced studies focusing on Agribusiness and Marketing, Applied Econometrics, Economic Development, Social Research, and Policy Analysis.
  • Includes coursework and thesis/research components.
• Doctoral (PhD) Program
  • Focused on independent, original research in Economics and Sociology and related interdisciplinary fields.

All programs follow PSTU’s semester system, with continuous assessment, research projects, and fieldwork.

 

Faculty Members 

The department is enriched with experienced and qualified faculty members involved in teaching and research:

1. Professor Badiuzzaman, Senior Faculty Member
2. Professor Md. Maqbul Hossain, Senior Faculty Member
3. Professor Abul Basher Khan, Senior Faculty Member 
4. Professor Dr. Md. Sujahangir Kabir Sarkar, (PhD in Environmental Economics 
5. Professor Dr. Anup Kumar Mandal, Department of Economics and Sociology
6. Mahinur Mimi, Lecturer 

Faculty members are engaged in national and international research projects, academic publishing, and consultancy for government and NGOs.

Research and Publications

The department conducts empirical and policy-oriented research on:

• Agricultural and Development Economics
• Social Capital and Poverty Reduction
• Climate Change and Socio-economic Resilience
• Gender Studies and Rural Livelihoods
• Environmental and Resource Economics

Teachers regularly publish in national & international journals and present papers in academic conferences.