Multidimensionality in M Shahinoor Rahman’s folklore research
Professor Dr M Shahinoor Rahman has established himself as a distinguished scholar of folklore through his interdisciplinary research, which spans folk narratives, literature and ethnographic studies. From re-evaluating Shakespeare’s works through a folkloric lens to his original explorations of Fakir Lalon Shah and the Khasi community in Bangladesh, his scholarship demonstrates a deep commitment to the study of folklore. His research reflects not only engagement with theories of folklore but also ethnographic skill, symbolism and an understanding of how cultures survive and adapt.