Profile of Hossna Tasmia Monia

Lecturer & Co-Ordinator

Department of Applied Health and Nutrition

Contact Information:
RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM-AKTU) Campus: RTM Point, East Shahi Eidgah, TB Gate Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh
01957516031
monia@rtm-aktu.edu.bd

Short Biography

Hossna Tasmia Monia, currently serving as a Lecturer & Co-Ordinator in the Department of Applied Health & Nutrition at RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM-AKTU).

Her academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, specialized in Population Sciences from University of Dhaka. She also did her post graduation from Department of population Sciences, University of Dhaka. During her academic journey she had the opportunity to learn and develop knowledge, skills regarding the multidisciplinary subject Population Sciences, She was actively engaged in research and training programs. She has published journal article and currently working on two papers.
So, as a dedicated professional with a strong background in Population Sciences, she aims to leverage her knowledge, skills, and experience within the reputable institution RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM- AKTU) . Her goal is to contribute significantly to new learners of the institutions by utilizing and enhancing her capabilities while actively supporting the achievement of its overarching objectives.

With her powerful communication and team building skills she has organized several numbers of programs. She has expertise in data analysis like SPSS and Nvevo.

RESEARCH INTEREST

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

MSS (Department of Population Sciences, University of Dhaka)
CGPA: 3.72/4
BSS (Department of Population Sciences, University of Dhaka)
CGPA: 3.56/4
H.S.C (Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Dhaka)
GPA: 5/5
S.S.C (A. K. High School and College, Dhaka)
GPA: 5/5

COURSES TAUGHT

Demography, Research Methodology, Mortality and Morbidity, Maternal and Child Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Global Health, Population Dynamics, Health System, Behavior change and Communication, Population and Health Policy, Health Promotion & Health Education, Epidemiology, Public health etc.

EXPERIENCE

Lecturer & Co-ordinator; Department of Applied Health & Nutrition at RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM-AKTU) from 2/05/2024 to till now.
Research Assistant- Global Fund & Save The Children. From 15/1/2024 to 1/03/2024.
Research Assistant- Population Council. Project: Improving acceptance, use and continuation of IUD in Bangladesh. From 1/08/2023 to 1/10/2023.
Academic Post-Graduate Researcher: Department of Population Sciences, University of Dhaka. From 1/05/ 2022 to 1/06/2023.
Academic Graduate Researcher: Department of Population Sciences, University of Dhaka. From 1/07/2018 -31/12/2018.

PUBLICATIONS

RESEARCH

Her research interests lie in the development of the Public Health, SRHR, Mortality and Morbidity, Population Ageing, strategic planning, policy formulation etc.
Below are her listed research endeavors:

Do knowledge and attitudes matter for preventive behavioral practices toward the COVID-19? A cross-sectional online survey among the adult population in Bangladesh.
Population-Level Preparedness About Preventive Practices Against Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Adults in Bangladesh.
COVID-19 public stigma in the context of government-based structural stigma: A cross-sectional online survey of adults in Bangladesh.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS PARTICIPATION

CONTACT

Department of Applied Health & Nutrition
RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM-AKTU)
Campus: RTM Point, East Shahi Eidgah, TB Gate
Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh
E-mail: moniatasmia@gmail.com
Contact: +8801957516031