Professor Ahsan’s scholarly work has been published in internationally respected high impact outlets including Cambridge Journal of Education, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education, International Journal of Inclusive Education, Prospects, British Journal of Special Education and more. Dr. Ahsan has over 100 scholarly outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles, books, policy reports, curriculum materials, commissioned studies, and international conference papers and keynote speeches. His work has contributed to global discussions on inclusive education, disability inclusion, special education, transformative learning, educational change, digital transformation, teacher development, and equitable and inclusive participation.

Peer-reviewed International Journal Publications

1. Ahsan, M. T., Shaukat, S. & Islam, T. (2026). Teacher Educators’ Intentions, Concerns and Perceived Efficacy to Teach Students with Diverse Needs in the Context of United Arab Emirates. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 30(6), 1041-1060. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2025.2514803

2. Islam, T., & Ahsan, M. T. (2022). Attitudes of English medium schoolteachers in Bangladesh towards inclusive education: Challenges and possible solutions. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 18(2), 54-87. Available at: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1370242; https://www.wholeschooling.net/journal/IJWS/article/18/2/pii/S(25)00316-0

3. Ahsan, M., & Malak, M. (2020). Teaching efficacy and inclusive practices in Asian countries. In The Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.1227

4. Ahsan, M. T. & Sharma, U. (2018). Pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion of students with high support needs in regular classrooms in Bangladesh. British Journal of Special Education, 45(1), 81-97. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8578.12211

5. Ahsan, M. T., Deppeler, J., & Sharma, U. (2013). Predicting pre-service teachers’ preparedness for inclusive education: Bangladeshi pre-service teachers’ attitudes and perceived teaching-efficacy for inclusive education. Cambridge Journal of Education, 43 (4), 517-535. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305764X.2013.834036

6. Ahsan, M. T. & Mullick, J. (2013). The journey towards inclusive education in Bangladesh: Lessons Learned. Prospects, 43(2), 151-164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11125-013-9270-1

7. Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J. (2012). Exploring pre-service teachers’ perceived teaching-efficacy, attitudes and concerns about IE in Bangladesh. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 8(2), 1-20. Available at: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ975715; https://www.wholeschooling.net/journal/IJWS/article/8/2/pii/S(25)00225-0

8. Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J. (2012) Challenges to prepare pre-service teachers for inclusive education in Bangladesh: beliefs of higher educational institutional heads. Asia Pacific Journal of Education (APJE), 32(2); 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2012.655372

9. Ahsan, M. Tariq & Burnip, L. (2007). Inclusive education in Bangladesh. Australasian Journal of Special Education (AJSE). 31(1), 61-71. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10300110701255807

Peer Reviewed International Journal Editorials

10. Ahsan, M. T. (2025). From policy to practice: Advancing inclusive education through evidence, innovation, and community engagement. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 13(1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.13.1

11. Ahsan, M. T. (2024). Emotional, cognitive, and institutional dimensions of inclusion in higher education. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 12(1), 1-3. org/10.59595/ajie.12.1

12. Ahsan, M. T. (2023). Rethinking access and equity: Inclusive education in the digital and policy margins of South and Southeast Asia. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 11(1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.11.1

13. Ahsan, M. T. (2022). Equity in crisis and competency in action: Reimagining inclusion in a post-pandemic world. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 10(2), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.10.2

14. Ahsan, M. T. (2022). Asian journal of inclusive education: Celebrating a decade of publication. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 10(1), 3-5. org/10.59595/ajie.10.1

15. Ahsan, M. T. (2021). Inclusion in action: Leadership, attitudes, and adaptive pedagogies across contexts. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 9(1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.09.1

16. Ahsan, M. T. (2020). Systemic inclusion and stakeholder voices: A multilevel vision for equity in education. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 8(1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.08.1

17. Ahsan, M. T. (2019). Inclusion through practice, policy, and identity: Reimagining equity in diverse contexts. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 7 (1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.07.1

18. Ahsan, M. T. (2018). Policy reform for inclusive education. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 6 (1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.06.1

19. Ahsan, M. T. (2017). Challenges of inclusive educational reforms in Asian Countries. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE), [editorial], 5 (1), 1-3. org/10.59595/ajie.05.1

20. Ahsan, M. T. (2016). Achieving quality education for all: It is all about embracing diversity to ensure equity and inclusion into education. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education, [editorial], 4(1), 1-3. org/10.59595/ajie.04.1

21. Ahsan, M. T. (2015). Teachers’ perspective of inclusive education: A central agenda for successful implementation. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education, 3(1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.03.1

22. Ahsan, M. T. (2014). Inclusive education: A strategy to address to ensure equal right to education. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education, 2(1), 1-3. org/10.59595/ajie.02.1

23. Ahsan, M. T. (2013). Meeting the challenges of inclusive education. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education, 1(2), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.01.2

24. Ahsan, M. T. (2013). Inclusive Education in developing countries: anticipating louder voice based on the contextual research studies. Asian Journal of Inclusive Education, 1(1), 1-2. org/10.59595/ajie.01.1.1

Peer Reviewed National Journal Publications

25. Tahsein, S. S. & Ahsan, M. T. (2016). Four-year B.Ed. (Honours) students’ attitude towards inclusive education in Bangladesh. Primary Education Journal, 9 (1), 27-49.

26. Ahsan, M.T. (2015). Theory of planned behaviour as a potential framework for predicting teachers’ performances in inclusive classrooms: A review. Bangladesh Journal of Educational Research, 1(2), 1-11.

27. Ahsan, M. T. (2015). Importance of early identification and early intervention for ensuring participation of children with disabilities in inclusive education in Bangladesh (In Bangla).  Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky, Year 12, Vol1, 23-29. 

28. Johora, F. T. & Ahsan, M.T. (2015). Headteachers’ understanding about inclusive education from the perspective of disability: A case of some selected schools in a district of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Educational Research, 1(1), 75-90.

29. Ahsan, M. T. (2014). Pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy: improving teacher effectiveness in inclusive classrooms. Bangladesh Education Journal, 13(1), 39-50.

30. Ahsan, M. T. Hossain, I. & Siddik, A. B. (2014). Proposed draft education act 2013 and inclusive education: an analytical review and recommendations (In Bangla). Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky, Year 11, Vol 1, 22-41.

31. Johora, F. T. & Ahsan, M. T. (2014). Importance, probability and recommendations regarding inclusive education in pre-primary education in Bangladesh (In Bangla). Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky, Year 11, Vol 1, 50-59.

32. Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U., Deppeler, J. (2011). Beliefs of pre-service teacher education institutional heads about inclusive education in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Education Journal, 10(1), 9-29.

33. Azam, S., Ahsan, M. T. & Syed, A. (2010). Prevalence of children with special needs in the government primary schools of Bangladesh. NAEM Journal, 5(10), 89-95.

34. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2010). Inclusive education and the national education commission 2009: A review and some recommendations (In Bangla). Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky, 7(2), 55-65.

35. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2009). Interagency cooperation and collaboration: How much it is Important for Ensuring Participation of Children with Special-needs in the Mainstream Primary Education in Bangladesh? Teachers’ World, Vol 33-34, p. 167-176.

36. Azam, S., Ahsan, M. T. & Syed, A. (2009). Sensory processing for learning development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). NAEM Journal, 5 (9), 40-50.

37. Azam, S., Ahsan, M. T. & Syed, A. (2009). Second Primary Education Development Program & Inclusive Education (In Bangla). Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky, 6(2), 21-29.

38. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2008). Do gifted students underachieve? : Teachers role to identify and reverse underachievement in gifted students. Teachers’ World, Vol 32, p. 43-51.

39. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2007). The necessity of Parent-Educator-Professional Partnership in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Teachers’ World, Vol 30-31, 35-43.

40. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2007). Mainstream Education & Children with Special Needs in Bangladesh (In bangla). Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky, Year 4, Vol 1, 7-14.

41. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2006). Inclusive education acts and policies in some selected countries including Bangladesh. Bangladesh Education Journal, 5(1), 58-63.

42. Ahsan, M. T. et.al. (2005). Identification of education provisions for children with hearing impairment in Bangladesh and their practices in reality. Dhaka University Studies, 163-174.

43. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2005). Education, gender and employment status of people with disabilities in Bangladesh. Teachers’ World, Vol 28-29, 195-204.

44. Ahsan, M. Tariq et.al. (2005). Participatory national education budget analysis: Children with disabilities. Teachers’ World, Vol 28-29, 155-168.

45. Ahsan, M. Tariq et.al. (2003). Academic & social integration of hearing-impaired pupils into mainstream educational settings. The Social Science Review. 20(1), 125-140.

46. Anam, N. & Ahsan, M. Tariq (2002). The feminine dimension of disability. Teachers’ World. Vol 24-25, 111-125.

47. Ahsan, M. Tariq et.al. (2002). Educating children in difficult circumstances-Children with disabilities. Bangladesh Education Journal, 1(1). 25-44.

Peer Reviewed International Book Chapters

1. Ahsan, M. T. (2025). Mainstreaming the concept of equity and inclusion into Bangladeshi education: What can we learn from the experience? In J. Banks (Eds.), Conversations and key debates in inclusive and special education: Global insights from ‘The Inclusion Dialogue’. University of Dublin: Routledge. Available at: https://books.google.com.bd/books?id=ow1IEQAAQBAJ&lpg=PA1968&pg=PA1992#v=onepage&q&f=true

2. Ahsan, M. T. (2024). Achieving vision 2041 in Bangladesh: Is it possible without transformation of tertiary education? In A. Chowdhury & U. A. Chowdhury (Eds.). Blended learning in smart education: Perspectives from South Asia. Dhaka: Aspire to Innovate-a2i, Cabinet Division, ICT Division and UNDP. ISBN 978-984-35-5927-2.

3. Ahsan, M.T. (2023). Global trends of policy reform for educational transformation: Observing the changes from the perspective of equity and inclusion in education. In B. Nanda & Manas K.S. (Eds.), Implementing and execution of NEP 2020 in the light of inclusive education. (pp. 9-14). Delhi: Renova International Publications.

4. Malak, S.; Ahsan, M.T. and others (2023). Status of secondary teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education in Bangladesh and Timor-Leste. In B. Nanda & Manas K.S. (Eds.), Implementing and execution of NEP 2020 in the light of inclusive education. (pp. 24-30). Delhi: Renova International Publications. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377785466

Books and Book Chapters: National

5. Ahsan, M.T. et al. (2022-24). Digital Technology Textbooks for Grade VI, VII, VIII and Grade IX. Dhaka: National Curriculum and Textbook Board. Dhaka: NCTB.

6. Ahsan, M.T. & Bhuiyan, M. R. (2022). Post COVID Education & Teaching Learning Strategies. (Bangla Book). Dhaka: Lipikor Publications. ISBN : 978-984-94600-1-5

7. Ahsan, M. T. et al. (2017). Nishobdo Bhab Binimoy. [Silent Communication, A book on Bangla Sign Language]. Dhaka: ACIE. ISBN 978-984-34-1777-0

8. Ahsan, M.T., Hossain, I. & Akther, M. M. (2015). Shikkhok Prossikhon e Ekivuto Shikkhar Proshar: (Inclusion in Teacher Training: Advocacy Guide; Bangla Book). Dhaka: UNESCO-Dhaka, IER, University of Dhaka and ACIE, ISBN 978-984-33-9311-1.

9. Anam, N. Ahsan, M. T. & Nasima, A. (2011). Hearing impairment: Cause, prevention and development assistance (Bangla Book), Dhaka: CSID,ISBN 978-984-33-3531-9

10. Anam, N & Ahsan, M. Tariq (2000). Assistive devices for the people with hearing impairment (Booklet in Bangla). Dhaka: Center for Disability in Development (CDD).

11. Ahsan, M. T. et al. (2017). Shishura Kivave Sekhe [How do children learn? Bangla Book]. Mahmuda Akter (Eds.). Dhaka: Bangla Publishers.

Editor’s Roles in International and National Publications:

1. Founding Editor (2013 onwards). Asian Journal of Inclusive Education (AJIE). An international double blind peer reviewed journal focusing on issues related to inclusive education in developing countries in Asia and beyond. ISSN 2304-1188 (Print), ISSN 2307-1087 (Online); web: http://www.ajiebd.net/

2. Scientific and Editorial Board Member (2020-2023). Studies in Special Education. An international peer reviewed journal published by the University of Prešov in Prešov, Slovac Republic.  ISSN 2585-7363 (print) and ISSN 2730-0951 (online).

3. Editorial Board Member (2017 onward). Asian Education Studies, An international peer reviewed journal ISSN 2424-8487(Print) ISSN 2424-9033(Online). Available at http://journal.julypress.com/index.php/aes/about/editorialTeam

4. Associate Editor (2012). International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (IJISS), Vol. 6. Issue 8 & 10. Published by the Common Ground Publishers, University of Illinois, USA.

5. Reviewer (2018). An Edited Book Titled “Engaging in Educational Research: Revisiting Policy and Practice in Bangladesh”, [Eds. Chowdhury, Sarker, Mojumder & Roshid] published by Springer Nature Singapore.

6. Reviewer (2025). Support for Learning. Published by Willey Publishers.

7. Reviewer (2016 onward). International Journal of Inclusive Education, Published by Taylor & Francis & Routledge.

8. Editor (2013). A photograph Supplements a Thousand Words: Zooming into the Inclusion Scenario of Bangladesh. Souvenir published for the Photography exhibition event for celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2013, Dhaka: IISB. ISBN 978-984-33-6127-1.

9. Editor (2018). Equity: 12 years journey of Asian Centre for Inclusive education. Dhaka: ACIE. ISSN 978-984-34-5449-2 (print) 978-984-34-5450-8 (online).

10. Editor (2017). Inclusive education is good: But how to do it? [Confe. proceeding] ISBN 978-984-34-1776-3.

11. Editor (2016). Achieving Inclusive Education through Post EFA Goals 2015 – How Far are We? [Eds. Conference proceeding] ISBN 978-984-33-8459-1.

12. Editor (2013). Conference Proceeding of International conference on Inclusive Education. Organized by the ACIE, 15-17 February 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-33-7230-7

13. Editorial Board Member (2010). Scientific Committee on International Conference on Child-friendly Inclusive Education, 7-8 January, 2010, IER, University of Dhaka.

14. Editorial Panel Member (2020). Primary Education Journal, Vol 11, No. 1; 2020, Published by National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE).

15. Associate Editor (2007). Teacher’s World, Vol. 30-31, published by IER, Dhaka University.

16. Associate Editor (Since 2006 till to date). Inclusion Newsletter: Bangladesh, ACIE, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISSN 2227-9571 (Online) ISSN 2227-9318 (Print).

Conference Keynote/Theme papers

1. Ahsan, M. T. (2025). Invited Keynote Speaker on Educational Transformation for the 21st Century: What about Disability Inclusion? presented in the International Conference on Advances in Psychology and Disability Management held on 04-05 February 2025; organized by Swami Vivekananda University in collaboration with Netaji Subhas Open University and Nabajatak Child Development Centre, Kolkata, India.

2. Ahsan, M. T. (2023). Keynote Speaker on Trends of Curriculum Transformation in the era of 4th Industrial Revolution: Is it an Opportunity for Ensuring Equity and Inclusion? 4th International conference on Inclusive Education, ITTISHAL & ACIE, Bali, Indonesia. Available at https://conference.ittishal.net/2023#!

3. Ahsan, M. T. (2023). Keynote Speaker on Global Trends of Policy Reform for Educational Transformation: Observing the Changes from the Perspective of Equity and Inclusion in Education, International Seminar on Inclusive Education, Vivekjyoti College, WB, India.

4. Ahsan, M. T. (2021). Keynote Speaker on Vision 2021: A New Look towards Disability and Inclusion. International Conference at Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India.

5. Ahsan M. T. (2020). Invited International Speaker on “Inclusive Pedagogy: Are we including the whole class?” Presented on 22/01/2020, International Conference on Inclusive Education, University of Boroda, India.

6. Ahsan M. T. (2020). Invited Republic Day Speaker on “Educational Reforms in Bangladesh: Learning for the Region” Presented on 25/01/2020, Republic Day Speech Session, Organized by Faculty of Education, S. P. Pune University, India.

7. Ahsan M. T. (2019). Keynote Speaker on “Inclusive Pedagogy: What is going on in the mainstream classroom?” Presented on 11/12/2019, International Conference on Inclusive Education, Akangsha, Raypur, Chattishgarh, India.

8. Ahsan, M. T. (2019). Invited Silver Jubilee Speaker on Inclusive Educational Reform for Teacher Preparation. Silver Jubilee of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Delhi, Government of India.

9. Ahsan, M. T. (2018). Theme Paper Presenter on Marching towards an inclusive society: Demanding a revolution in education. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, Delhi, India,28-30 Nov. 2018 organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi, India & Asian Centre for Inclusive Education.

10. Ahsan M. T. (2018). Invited Plenary Session Speaker on “Poverty Alleviation through Educational Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: Is the Existing System Capable of Doing the Job?” Presented in the International Seminar on Inclusive Education held on April 2018, at the Department of Education, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.

11. Ahsan M. T. (2018). Keynote Speaker on “Conceptualizing Inclusive Education: What did we really do while translating the concept into practice? What should have been done?” Presented on 04/02/2018, Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University, Japan.

12. Ahsan M. T. (2018). Symposium Speaker on “Universal Design for Learning in Inclusive Classrooms” Presented at Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University, Japan.

13. Ahsan M. T. (2018). Conference Theme Paper Presenter “Achieving SDGs in Bangladesh through Education: Recognizing the Necessity of a Revolution!!” Presented in National Conference on SDGs 2018, organized by (IER), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

14. Ahsan M. T. (2017). Visiting Speaker on “Challenges and Possibilities of Inclusive Education in Asian Countries: A Case Study of Bangladesh” Presented on 13/11/2017, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.

15. Ahsan, M. T. (2017). Seminar Theme Paper Presenter titled “Is reform adequate to optimize equity and inclusion in education for human development in Asian countries?” presented in the Intl Seminar on Equity & Inclusion in Asian Countries & Beyond held on 29/09/2017, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.

16. Ahsan, M.T. (2017). Keynote Speaker on “Implementing Inclusive Education: Are we Promoting Exclusion?” Presented in the 4th International Conference on Inclusive Education held in 12-14 January 2017, Dhaka, organized by ACIE, Bangladesh.

17. Ahsan, M.T. (2016). Keynote Speaker on “Conceptual Gap between Policy and Practices about Inclusive Education in Bangladesh: A Learning Opportunity for Other Countries” Presented in the 3rd Intl. Conference on IE held in 22-24 January 2016, jointly organized by ACIE and S.P. Pune University, India.

18. Ahsan, M. T. (2013). Keynote Speaker, National Workshop on Addressing the Values of Inclusive Education in the Proposed Draft Education Act 2013. Organized by ACIE & PIB.

19. Ahsan, M. T. (2013). Keynote Speaker, National Workshop on Addressing the Values of Inclusive Education in the Post EFA 2015 & Post MDG 2015 Goals. Organized by ACIE, Bangladesh.

Conference Presentations

1. Ahsan, M. T. (2026). Educational Reform through Gender Transformative and Inclusive Approaches for System-level Changes: Challenges and Lessons Learnt from Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation at the 4th International C.I.T.E.D. Conference, 26-27 Oct, 2026, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

2. Bannah, N. T., Rana, W., & Ahsan, M. T. (2026). Intention Defeats Barriers: An Exploratory Case Study of Two Schools in Marginalised Areas in Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation at the 4th International C.I.T.E.D. Conference, 26-27 Oct, 2026, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

3. Bhuiya, A. O. S., Bannah, N. T., Chowdhury, A. R., & Ahsan, M. T. (2026). Aligning Bangladesh with global teacher competency standards: A proposed ITCE teacher competency model for equity and inclusion in education. Accepted for presentation at the 4th International C.I.T.E.D. Conference, 26-27 Oct, 2026, held at Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

4. Sultana, M. & Ahsan, M. T. (2026). Exploring special education teachers’ intentions and barriers towards technology integration in education in Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation at the 4th International C.I.T.E.D. Conference, 27–28 October 2026, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

5. Mithila, F. T. & Ahsan, M. T. (2026). Exploring the factors influencing parent’s adoption of digital technology integration in education for their children with disabilities in Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation at the 4th International C.I.T.E.D. Conference, 27-28 October 2026, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

6. Pranto, S. & Ahsan, M. T. (2026). Are Teachers Ready Enough to Practice Equity and Inclusion in Their Classrooms? Exploring the Context of Teacher Education Curriculums of Bangladesh. Accepted for presentation at the 4th International C.I.T.E.D. Conference, 27–28 October 2026, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

7. Habib, M.A., Zinnah, M. Wahiduzzaman, M., Malak, M.S., Islam, M.K., Ahsan, M. T., Hossain, D., Salam, M.A., Khan, M.S.H. et al. (2023). Impact of Gender-Inclusive Pedagogies for strengthening Student’s sense of belonging: A cross-country study of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Timor- Leste and Vietnam, Paper presented at 44th Annual Conference of the International School Psychology Association, 05-08 July, 2023, Bologna, Italy.

8. Malak, M. S., Ahsan, M. T., Habib, M.A., Wahiduzzaman, M., Khan, M.S.H. (2023). Changes in Secondary School Teachers’ Self-efficacy as an Impact of Gender and Inclusive Pedagogies in Bangladesh. 4th International conference on Inclusive Education, ITTISHAL & ACIE, Bali, Indonesia.

9. Akther, S. & Ahsan, M. T. (2022). Promoting empathy through experiential learning: examples from Bangladesh. Presented in the 6^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 23-25 January, 2022 organized by Asian Centre for Inclusive Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

10. Khan, M.S.H. Zinnah, M. A., Ahsan, M. T., Wahiduzzaman, M. Salam, M. A., Habib, M. A., Malak, M. S., Islam, M. K., Ahsan, S., Hossain, D. (2022). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Support Toward Implementing Gender and Inclusive Pedagogies (GIP) Approach in the Secondary Education During COVID 19 and Beyond: A Case of Bangladesh. 23-25 January, 2022 organized by Asian Centre for Inclusive Education, Presented in the 6th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

11. Akther, S. & Ahsan, M. T. (2018). SDG 4.7 reviewing the current state of education for peace, sustainable development and global citizenship in Asia and the Pacific: An overview of Bangladesh. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 28-30 Nov. 2018 organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi, India & Asian Centre for Inclusive Education, held in Delhi, India.

12. Hossain, M. N. & Ahsan, M. T. (2018). Primary level teacher education for inclusive education in Bangladesh. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 28-30 Nov. 2018 organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi, India & Asian Centre for Inclusive Education, held in Delhi, India.

13. Ferdous, H. & Ahsan, M. T. (2018). Higher secondary teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education in Bangladesh. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 28-30 Nov. 2018 organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi, India & Asian Centre for Inclusive Education, held in Delhi, India.

14. Ahsan, M. T., Hossain, M. K., Wara, M. & Yesmin, F. (2018). Mapping of inclusive education in Bangladesh: Identification of good practices. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 28-30 Nov. 2018 organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, India & ACIE, held in Delhi, India.

15. Ahsan, M. T. et. al. (2018). ACIE: A collaboration and networking model for advocating inclusive education in the Asian region. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 28-30 Nov. 2018 organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi, India & Asian Centre for Inclusive Education, Delhi, India.

16. Islam, T. & Ahsan, M. T. (2018). English medium schoolteachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education in Bangladesh. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 28-30 Nov. 2018 organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi, India & Asian Centre for Inclusive Education.; held in Delhi, India.

17. Ahsan, M. T. et. al. (2018). Evidence based policy advocacy for addressing inclusive education in the national primary education programme (Phase-4) designing. Presented in the 5^th International Conference on Equity and Inclusion, 28-30 Nov. 2018, organized by Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi, India & Asian Centre for Inclusive Education, held in Delhi, India.

18. Ahsan, M. T. & Siam, S. M. (2017). Teacher Education Reform for Inclusive Education: Learning from Bangladesh. Presented in the National Conference on Equity and Inclusive Education held on 09-10 Nov. 2017 in the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), Delhi, India.

19. Lie, S. & Ahsan, M.T. (2017). Review of Current state of Education for peace, sustainable development and global citizenship in Bangladesh. Paper Presented in the 4^th International Conference on IE held on 12-14 January 2017, Dhaka, organized by ACIE, Bangladesh.

20. Ghosh, G. et al. [Ahsan, M.T.] (2017). Situation Analysis of Sign language used in Primary Education of Bangladesh. Presented in the 4th Intl Conference on IE held on 12-14 Jan 2017, Dhaka, by ACIE, Bangladesh.

21. Hossain, K. et al. [Ahsan, M.T.] (2017). Child Rights Situation Analysis and Community Survey of Holistic approach towards promotion of inclusive education (HOPE). Presented in the 4^th International Conference on IE held on 12-14 January 2017, Dhaka, by ACIE, Bangladesh.

22. Ahsan, M.T. (2016). Exclusion in Inclusion: Bringing Children with Disabilities in the Mainstream Education in Bangladesh. Presented in the International Conference on Sustainable Development held on 04-05 February, 2016, organized by CSD at the University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh.

23. Ahsan, M. T. (2014). Validation workshop on the study titled An Assessment of the Situation of Teacher Education for IE of Children with Disabilities in Bangladesh: A Study by ActionAid Bangladesh. Presented in the 2^nd Intl Conference on IE held on 09-11 January 2015, ACIE, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

24. Ahsan, M. T. et al. (2014). Situation Analysis of Education of Children with Disabilities in Bangladesh: A Sightsavers Study. Presented and published in the 2^nd International Conference on Inclusive Education held on 09-11 January 2015, ACIE, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

25. Hossain, I. & Ahsan, M. T. (2014). Evidence based practice for developing a model of IE in the government primary schools in Bangladesh: A Plan Bangladesh experience. CIES Conference 2014, 10-15 March 2014, Toronto, Canada.

26. Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U. (2013).Impact of teacher education course on pre-service teacher preparation for inclusive education. conference on IE; Theme: Meeting the Challenges of Inclusive Education”. Organized by ACIE, 15-17 February 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

27. Ahmmed, M. & Ahsan, M. T. (2013).Examining pre- and in-service teachers’ attitudes and teaching efficacy: Inclusive education in primary education in Bangladesh. International conference on Inclusive Education; Organized by the ACIE, 15-17 February 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

28. Facilitator (2012). Workshop on“Publishing your Research-Why and How?”. Organized by National Academy of Educational Management, MoE, Bangladesh, facilitated on behalf of BAFED, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

29. Facilitator (2011). Workshop on Development of Inclusive Education in Bangladesh: Policies and Reform Initiative. Organized by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

30. Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U. & Deppeler, J. (2011).Beliefs of pre-service teacher education institutional heads about inclusive education in Bangladesh. International Symposium on IE. UNESCO-BAFED Researchers’ Conference, 4 June, 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

31. Ahsan, M. Tariq, Sharma, U. & Deppeler, J. (2010).Primary Level Pre-Service Teacher Preparation: Institution Heads Beliefs and Views about Inclusive Education in Bangladesh. International Conference Proceedings of International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, August 2010, Cambridge University, UK.

32. Mullick, J., Ahsan, M. T., Deppeler, J., & Sharma, U. (2010).Inclusive Education Reform in Bangladesh: Interpretation, Implementation and Challenges. Abstract accepted for publication in the 2nd Intl. Conference on Education, Economy and Society, 21 to 24 July 2010, Paris, France.

33. Ahsan, M. Tariq, Sharma, U. & Deppeler, J. (2010).Paradigm shift in teacher education: How pre-service teacher education is responding to the inclusive education reforms in Bangladesh. International Conference on Child Friendly Inclusive Education, 7-8 January, 2010, IER, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

34. Kabir, M.E., Banu, M.S. & Ahsan, M. Tariq (2010).Challenges of inclusive education in Bangladesh: Early childhood context.  Conference on Child Friendly IE, 7-8 Jamuary, 2010, IER, University of Dhaka.

35. Ahsan, M. Tariq, Sharma, U. & Deppeler, J. (2010).Higher education institutions’ heads belief about inclusive education and its impact on pre-service teacher preparation in Bangladesh. Held on August 2010, International Conference Proceedings of Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress, UK.

36. Ahsan, M. Tariq Sharma, U. & Deppeler, J. (2009).Pre-service Teacher Preparation Curriculum for Inclusive education in Bangladesh. Presented in the conference titled Making Inclusive Education Happen, held on 27-30 Sept, 2009, organized by the University of Canterbury in Christ Church, New Zealand. 

37. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2009).Status of Primary Level Pre-service Teacher Education Curriculum for Implementing Inclusive Education in Bangladesh, paper presented in the Monash Education Research Community Conference 2009; held on 03/07/2009.Monash University, Australia.

38. Ahsan, M. Tariq & Mullick, J.I (2009).Education System in Bangladesh. Presented in the Global Education Systems Day Conference, by MERC, Monash University, Australia.

39. Kabir, M.E. & Ahsan, M. Tariq (2009).Inclusion in early childhood education through electronic media: A Case of Sesame Street (Sisimpur) in Bangladesh. Presented in the EMSENIC Conference on SEN, 11-14 February, 2009, Fontys University, The Netherlands.

40. Discussant (2009).Shadow Report Presentation on MDG. Organized by Sushasoner Jonny Procharavizan-SUPRO at National Press Club, Dhaka.

41. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2008).Effectiveness of the existing pre-service teacher education standard for future teachers’ preparedness to address the IE reforms in Bangladesh. Presented at the KRONGOLD CENTRE RESEARCH EXPO Conference 2008, held on 13 November, 2008, the Monash University, Victoria, Australia.

42. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2006).Scope of Inclusive Education in Bangladesh. Paper presented in the 3rd IER-UNESCO workshop on Child friendly IE, 19/12/2006, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

43. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2006).Inclusive education acts and policies in some selected countries including Bangladesh: A review. Presented in 5^th UNESCO-BAFED Educational Research Conference, Sept 2006, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

44. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2006).Concept of Inclusiveness. Presented in the workshop on Inclusive Approaches for Children with Disabilities; organized by the Inclusive Approaches for Special-needs Bangladesh (IISB) and Nayantara Communications, 26 August 2006, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

45. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2006).Inclusive Education (IE) in the Context of Bangladesh. Paper presented in the 1st IER-UNESCO workshop on Child friendly Inclusive Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

46. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2002).Education of People with Disabilities, National Plan of Action & Our roles (in Bangla). Paper presented at a National Workshop on Inclusion of People with Disabilities into Education; 29 December, 2002, organized by NFOWD, Bangladesh.

47. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2002).Educating children in difficult circumstances: Children with disabilities. Presented at the 1st UNESCO-BAFED Educational Research Conference, Nov. 2002, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

48. Ahsan, M. Tariq (2002).Education of Children with disabilities in Bangladesh. Working paper presented in the workshop titled Embracing Diversity: A Toolkit for Creating Child-Friendly, Inclusive Learning Environments, held in Chiang Mai, 18-21 July 2002, organized by UNESCO-Bangkok, Thailand.

49. Ahsan, M. Tariq, Moitry, C. & Anisuzzaman M. (2001).Scope of IE in the Formal Education System. Presented at the National Workshop on IE, 05 April 2001, organized by NFOWD & MoSW, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Publications in Peer Reviewed Newsletters

• Ahsan, M. T. (2011). Otitis Media: A Major Cause of Childhood Hearing Loss and School Dropout. Inclusion Newsletter: Bangladesh. Vol. 5-6, Issue 5-6. ISSN 2227-9571 (Online) ISSN 2227-9318 (Print).

• Ahsan, M. T. (2009). Inclusive education in the context of Bangladesh. Inclusion Newsletter: Bangladesh, 4 (4). ISSN 2227-9571 (Online) ISSN 2227-9318 (Print).

• Ahsan, M. Tariq (2008). Neural tube defects: Some strategies for inclusion of people with NTDs in mainstream life. Inclusion Newsletter: Bangladesh, Vol. 3 Issue 3. ISSN 2227-9571 (Online) ISSN 2227-9318 (Print).

• Ahsan, M. Tariq (2007). Autism spectrum disorder: Analyzing the issue from professional to parental point of view. Inclusion Newsletter: Bangladesh, Vol. 2 Issue 2. ISSN 2227-9571 (Online) ISSN 2227-9318 (Print).

• Ahsan, M. Tariq (2006). Necessity of Early Detection and Intervention of Special Needs for Successful Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Bangladesh. Inclusion Newsletter: Bangladesh, 1 (1). ISSN 2227-9571 (Online) ISSN 2227-9318 (Print).

Commissioned Research Reports

Some of the commissioned research that Professor Ahsan led and published in report form include: 

1. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2022). Students’, Parents’ and Teachers’   Perception about Equity and Inclusion in Education during COVID 19 in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Save the Children. [Role: Team Lead]

2. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2022). An In-depth study on Online Pedagogy in Bangladesh. Dhaka: NewVision Solutions Ltd. [Role: Team Lead]

3. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2021). Study on Exploring Student Perspective on Micro-credentials. Dhaka: UNDP. [Role: Team Lead]

4. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2021). An assessment study of neuro-development disability (NDD) centres operated by BRAC. Dhaka: BRAC. ISBN 978-984-34-3496-8. [Role: Team Lead]

5. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2020). A Baseline study of the project “Gender Transformative Early Childhood Development”. Dhaka: Plan International. [Role: Team Lead]

6. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2020). Situation Analysis on Special Education for Children with Moderate to Severe Disabilities in Bangladesh. Dhaka: ADB [Role: Team Lead]

7. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2020). End Line Study of the Project- Developing a Model of Inclusive Education in Bangladesh (DMIE) project. Dhaka: Plan International [Role: Team Lead]

8. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2019). Study on the Bangladesh Higher Education Sub-sector to explore potential JICA Projects. Dhaka: JICA [Role: Team Lead]

9. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2019). Study on Mapping of Approaches and Sustainability Analysis of Community based Child Care Centres. Dhaka: Synorgos. [Role: Team Lead]

10. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2019). External Evaluation of Education in Emergency Project for FDMN. Dhaka: VSO. [Role: Team Lead]

11. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2019). The Development of National Skills Framework for Adolescent in Bangladesh. Dhaka: UNICEF. [Role: Team Lead]

12. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2018). Review Study of Education Policies and Plans to Identify the Priority Aspects for Inclusion in line with SDG 4. Dhaka: UNESCO. [Role: Team Lead]

13. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2017). Study on Primary Level Teacher Education for Inclusive Education in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Save the Children International, Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-34-3496-8. [Role: Lead Researcher]

14. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2017). Exploring the Causes of Dropout of Children with Disabilities in Primary Schools in Bangladesh. Dhaka: DRRA, ACIE & UNESCO Dhaka. [Role: Lead Researcher]

15. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2017). Holistic Approach towards Promotion of Inclusive Education (HOPE). Dhaka: Save the children. [Role: Lead Researcher]

16. Ahsan, M. T. et al. (2016). Teacher education programme in Bangladesh: Inclusiveness for children with disabilities. Dhaka: ActionAid Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-34-0765-8. [Role: Lead Researcher]

17. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2015). Situation analysis of education of children with disabilities in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Sightsavers. ISBN 978-984-33-8460-7. [Role: Lead Researcher]

18. Ahsan M. T. et al. (2013). Ensuring right to education: An in-depth study on situation of out of school children in selected government primary schools in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Plan Bangladesh. [Role: Lead Researcher]

19. Ahsan, M. T. (2013). National Baseline Study for “Developing a model of inclusive primary education in Bangladesh project” based on secondary data. Dhaka: Plan Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-33-7159-1. [Role: Lead Researcher]

20. UNESCO-Bangkok (2004). Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating Inclusive Learning Friendly Environment. A big volume of six parts Teachers’ Training Toolkit for Inclusive Education (in English),ISBN 92-9223-032-8. [Role: Development Team Member]

21. Centre for Services and Information on Disability-CSID (2002). The Feminine Dimension of Disability: A study on the situation analysis of adolescent girls and women with disabilities in Bangladesh (Research Report in English). Total page. 103,ISBN 984-32-0366-6. [Role: Team Member]

22. Centre for Services and Information on Disability-CSID (2002). Fifty Tales of adolescent girls and women with disabilities in Bangladesh (in Bangla). Total page. 90,ISBN 984-32-0365-8. [Role: Study Team Member]

23. Centre for Services and Information on Disability-CSID (2002). Employment Situation of People with Disabilities in Bangladesh (Research Report in English). Page 41,ISBN 984-32-0367-4. [Team Member]

24. Centre for Services and Information on Disability-CSID (2002). Employment Situation of People with Disabilities in Bangladesh (Research Report in Bangla). Page. 47,ISBN 984-32-0476-X [Team Member]

25. Directorate of Primary Education-DPE and CSID (2002). Educating Children in Difficult Circumstances-Children with Disabilities (Research Report in English). Page 80. [Role: Team Member]

26. (2002). Manual on Sign Supported Bangla (3 sets),ISBN 984-8305-00-9 (Set) [Role: Task Group Leader]

27. Ahsan, M. T. et al. (2001). Study on Participatory National Budget Analysis: Education of Children with Disabilities. Dhaka: ActionAID Bangladesh. [Role: Team Member]