Message From Chairman
Department of Folklore Studies
It is a great honour and pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Folklore Studies at the Islamic University, Kushtia. Our department is committed to the academic study, preservation, and promotion of folk culture, which is an essential part of our national identity and collective memory.
Folklore reflects the thoughts, emotions, values, and creativity of ordinary people. It includes oral narratives, songs, proverbs, rituals, festivals, crafts, and other traditional practices passed down through generations. In our department, we explore these rich traditions with academic rigour and cultural sensitivity.
We offer undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, and PhD programmes that encourage critical thinking, fieldwork, and interdisciplinary research. Our faculty members and students regularly engage in research on various aspects of folk life, ranging from rural storytelling and seasonal songs to the role of folklore in social movements and community identity.
We regularly organise events such as academic seminars, folk festivals, and cultural exhibitions, which serve as platforms for both researchers and tradition bearers to exchange insights. We also arrange student exhibitions that showcase fieldwork and research on contemporary folk traditions.
Looking ahead, our department aims to expand digital documentation, strengthen research networks, and contribute more actively to national and international discussions on intangible cultural heritage. We believe that folklore is not only a subject of study but also a means of connecting with the soul of our people.
We warmly welcome all students, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts to join us in exploring the vibrant world of folklore and in carrying forward its living legacy.
Warm regards,
Mowsumi Akther Mow
Chairman
Department of Folklore and Social Studies