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Professor, Department of Management Studies Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205 Bangladesh
SHAIKH SHAMSUL ARAFIN
PROFESSOR
Management Studies
- Education Summary
- M.B.S (Raj), PhD (IBS, Raj)
- Research Interest
- Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Job Satisfaction, Training and Development, Industrial Relations
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral (PhD) |
Rajshahi University | 2006 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-27 to | Management Studies | PROFESSOR |
| 2006-09-07 to 2011-10-26 | Management Studies | Associate Professor |
| 2000-11-03 to 2006-09-06 | Management Studies | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 1997-11-03 to 2000-11-02 | Management Studies | LECTURER |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-29 to 2026-06-28 | Department of Management Studies, University of Rajshahi | Chairman |
| 2013-08-17 to 2017-08-16 | Faculty of Law and Business Administration, Varendra University, Rajshahi | Dean |
| 2013-08-17 to 2017-08-16 | Department of Business Administration, Varendra University, Rajshahi | Head |
| 2012-12-23 to 2013-08-16 | Rajshahi University Press | Administrator |
Journal
| 1. |
Arafin, Shaikh Shamsul, Uddin, Md. Salah, Islam, Md. Shahin
"Role of Government Towards Ready-Made Garment Industry in Bangladesh: A Literature Review"
NUDB Journal of Business Studies, Vol-04, No-1
Published: December 2025
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| 2. |
Arafin, Shaikh Shamsul, Khatun, Akhi and Mumtarin, Mashfika
"A Systematic Literature Review on the Impact of Career Choice Determinants on Post-Graduation Employment Outcomes among Students of Public Universities in Bangladesh"
NUDB Journal of Business Studies, Vol-04, No-
Published: December 2025
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| 3. |
Shaikh, S. A., & Uddin, M. S.
"Smart farming in Bangladesh: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Potential"
NDUB Research Journal, 1(3).
Published: June 2024
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| 4. |
Bhadra, S., Shaikh, S. S., & Uddin, M. S.
"Role of participation Committees in Developing Workplace Conditions, Safety, and Welfare Services in the Ready-Made Garment Industry of Bangladesh"
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 22(2), 380–388
Published: June 2024
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| 5. |
Arafin, Shaikh Shamsul, Uddin, Md. Salah, & Rana, Md. Sohel
"Revolutionizing Production: The Impact of 4IR on Factory Management of Ready-Made Garment in Bangladesh"
Journal of Business Studies
Published: June 2024
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| 6. |
Alam, F., Das, H.K. and Arafin, S.S.
"Incorporating student voice: bring changes in teaching techniques of college-level management education in Bangladesh"
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
Published: December 2022
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| 7. |
Md. Shawan Uddin, Shaikh Shamsul Arafin & Md. Sohel Rana
"Scholarly Revisit the Role of Worker Participation Committee: Evidence from the Ready-Made Garment Industry of Bangladesh"
Journal of Business Studies, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Vol-3, No-1
Published: December 2022
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| 8. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin, Md. Ohidul Islam, Amitav Saha, Md. Edrich Molla and Md. Shawan Uddin
"Exploring the Impact of Behavioral Anomalies in Investment Decision of Investors of Capital Market in Bangladesh: A Behavioral Finance Approach"
Journal of Business Studies, Vol.11, No. 2 (July-December:2018), pp.93-115.
Published: December 2018
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| 9. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin, Md. Mahbub Alam, Md. Shawan Uddin, Mir Mokaddesh Ali and Md. Shamim Hossain
"Factors Influencing Women Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh: A Study on Dhaka City"
Journal of Business Studies, Vol.11, No. 1 (January-June:2018), pp.18-38
Published: June 2018
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| 10. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin and Md. Shamim Hossain
"An Overview of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities in Bangladesh: A Study on Commercial Banks"
Journal of Business Studies, Vol.6 (July-December:2013), pp.81-96
Published: December 2013
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| 11. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Strategy Formulation by SWOT Analysis: An Experience on Public Sector in Bangladesh"
Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, ISSN 1681-0716, Vol.18 (2011), pp.43-61
Published: September 2011
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| 12. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Strategy Formulation by SWOT Analysis: An Experience on Public Sector in Bangladesh"
Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, ISSN 1681-0716, Vol.18 (2011), pp.43-61
Published: September 2011
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| 13. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Operational Performance of General Insurance Company: A Study on Sadharan Bima Corporation"
Volume 07, No.1 of the Journal of Business Review
Published: December 2010
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| 14. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"The impact of environmental factors on firms’ strategy and strategic management performance: An analysis from observation"
Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, Vol.17 (2009), pp.89-119
Published: September 2009
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| 15. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Performance Evaluation Through Financial Gearing Analysis: A Study On Some Public Sector Jute Mills In Khulna Zone Under BJMC"
Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, Vol.16 (2008), pp.135-142
Published: August 2008
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| 16. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Performance Measurement Through Productivity Analysis: An Experience from Public Sector Jute Industries in Bangladesh"
The Business and Economic Review, Vol.1, No.1 (August 2007), pp. 15-26
Published: August 2007
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| 17. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin,
"History, Growth and Present Scenario of Jute Industry in Bangladesh with Special Reference to BJMC"
Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, Vol.15 (2007), pp.175-195
Published: July 2007
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| 18. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Financial Performance Evaluation of Public Sector Enterprise in Bangladesh: A Study on Selected Jute Mills in Khulna Zone"
Journal of Business Studies, Vol.2 (2006), pp. 159-177
Published: December 2006
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| 19. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Electronic Governance: Its Development, Problems and Prospects in Bangladesh"
Rajshahi University Studies, Part-C, Vol.13 (2005), pp.197-218
Published: November 2005
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| 20. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin, Syed Muhammod Ali Reza and Masoom Ahmed
"Problems and Prospects of Private Universities in Bangladesh"
Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies, Vol.28 (2005), pp.179-196
Published: October 2005
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| 21. |
SHAIKH SHAMSUL ARAFIN
"E-Commerce: New Platform for Doing Business"
Rajshahi University Studies, Part-C, Vol.11 (2003), pp.213-232
Published: July 2003
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Conference
| 1. |
Arafin, Shaikh Shamsul, Hakim, Md. Abdul, Uddin, Md. Shawan, Islam, Md. Ohidul Islam, Kabir, Md Mahbubul, and Uddin, Md. Salah
"Dynamics, Job Stress, and Intention to Quit: Insights from Commercial Banks in Bangladesh"
WCP-Nepal 3rd Annual Conference on Climate Change and Trade Sustainability in South Asia
Published: January 2025
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| 2. |
Bhadra, Samir, Arafin, Shaikh Shamsul, and Uddin, Md. Shawan
"Does Participation Committees Serves as Substitutes to Trade Unions in the Ready-Made Garment Industry of Bangladesh?"
2nd International Conference on the Art of Social Changes, Rabindra University, Bangladesh, 7-8 June, 2024
Published: June 2024
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| 3. |
Bhadra, Samir, Arafin, Shaikh Shamsul, and Uddin, Md. Shawan
"The Rights of Women Employees in Ready-Made Garment Industry of Bangladesh: Law & Practices"
International Conference on Human Rights & Social Justice: A Key Issues and Challenges, Organized by Department of Law, University of Rajshahi
Published: October 2023
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| 4. |
Md. Shawan Uddin, Md. Sohel Rana, Samir Bhadra, Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Revisit the Roles of Worker Participation Committee in the RMG Industry in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Approach"
2nd International Conference on Business and Economic Challenges (ICBEC), Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University
Published: November 2022
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Other
| 1. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Exploring The Relationship Between Students’ Career Choices And Post-Graduation Employment Outcomes: A Study On Selected Public Universities In Bangladesh"
Completed Research Project Funded by University of Rajshahi, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Published: June 2025
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| 2. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin and Md. Salah Uddin
"Challenges Constraining Government Agents In Fostering Sound Industrial Relations In Ready-Made Garment Industry In Bangladesh"
Completed Research Project Funded by University of Rajshahi, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Published: June 2025
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| 3. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin and Md. Salah Uddin
"Smart Agriculture in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects"
Completed Research Project Funded by University of Rajshahi, Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Published: June 2024
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| 4. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin
"Determinants of Job Satisfaction Among Academic Staff: A Comparative Study on Public and Private Universities in Bangladesh"
Completed Research Project Funded by University of Rajshahi, Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Published: June 2024
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| 5. |
Shaikh Shamsul Arafin and Md. Salah Uddin
"Impact of Industrial Revolution 4.0 On the Factory Management of The RMG Industry in Bangladesh"
Completed Research Project Funded by University of Rajshahi, Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Published: June 2023
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Participation
- Attended the Faculty Development Workshop on Strategic Planning held on June 03 to 05, 2000, AMDIB at IBA, Dhaka University, Dhaka.
- Attended in a seminar on Entrepreneurship development in the changing economic reforms in Bangladesh the seminar jointly organized by Faculty of Business Studies, Rajshahi University and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, Bangladesh in 1998.
- Attended in 1st International Conference on Entrepreneurship, SMEs Development and Management, Jointly organized by Faculty of Business Studies, Rajshahi University and Center for Entrepreneurship and SMEs Development (UKM-CESMED), Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia, 30 June 2013, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
- Md. Shawan Uddin, Md. Sohel Rana, Samir Bhadra, Shaikh Shamsul
Arafin "Revisit the Roles of Worker Participation Committee in the
RMG Industry in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Approach" 2nd International
Conference on Business and Economic Challenges (ICBEC), Hajee Mohammad Danesh
Science and Technology University, November 8, 2022. (Awarded as best paper)
Awards and Scholarships
University Grand Commission, Bangladesh Scholarships for Faculty First in B.Com (Honours) Examination
University award for place first class first in B.Com. (Hons.) and M.B.S. Examination.
Agrani Bank, Bangladesh Gold Medal awards for Securing first class first position in the faculty of Business Studies for the Examination of B.Com (Hons) and M.B.S.