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rabiul.ibs@ru.ac.bd

Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi , Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh


Md. Rabiul Islam
Associate Professor
Institute of Bangladesh Studies


Education Summary  
BBA & MBA (RU), PhD (IBS, RU)

Research Interest  
Corporate Digital Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Social Capital, Strategic Management, Green Human Resource Management, Trust in Digital Banking, Islamic Capital Market, Corporate Foresight and Value-based Innovation, Creating Shared Value (CSV)
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(Ph.D.)
Rajshahi University 2018
Masters
(MBA)
Rajshahi University 2004
Bachelor/Honors
(BBA)
Rajshahi University 2003
Higher Secondary
(HSC)
Jessore Board 1999
Secondary
(SSC)
Jessore Board 1997

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2025-09-11 to 2027-09-10 IBS Hostel Warden
2025-08-17 to Institute of Bangladesh Studies ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2020-06-30 to 2025-08-17 Department of Humanities (Management), Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology Professor
2018-12-01 to 2020-06-29 Department of Humanities (Management), Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology Associate Professor
2013-06-02 to 2018-11-30 Department of Humanities (Management), Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology Assistant Professor
2009-06-22 to 2013-06-01 Department of Humanities (Management), Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology Lecturer
2007-09-01 to 2009-06-22 Department of Business Administration, Northern University Bangladesh Lecturer

Journal

1. Islam, M.R., Pervin, M.M., Wu, R., Khatun, T., Kona, M.P., & Hossain, M.A. "The Interplay of Green HRM and Tactical Green Banking Orientation on Sustainable Business Performance" Business and Society Review. [Wiley: Q2, Scopus, ESCI, IF=1.8]

Published: October 2025
2. Islam, MR; Hossain, SZ; Renhong Wu "Effect of capital structure on economic success of the DSE-listed firms in Bangladesh: A moderating role of COVID-19 pandemic" Asian Development Policy Review, Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025), [Q4, Scopus]

Published: January 2025
3. Islam, MR; Siddique, AB "Revisiting Current HR Roles to Promote "Green HRM" in the Engineering Industry Sector of Bangladesh: A Conceptual Mapping" Journal of Engineering & Applied Science, Vol. 8, N0. 2

Published: December 2024
4. Islam, MR; Mostakim, MG "Corporate social responsibility disclosure of publicly traded manufacturing companies in Bangladesh" International Journal of Economics, Management and Accounting, The International Islamic University Malaysia

Published: December 2023
5. Islam, MR, Siddique, MAB, Normah Omar, Tonni, KF, Islam, S "The Effectiveness of Humanities Courses in Producing Well-Balanced Engineering Graduates: A Study on Engineering Universities in Bangladesh" JEAS, Vol. 07, No. 01, pp. 52–61, December 2023

Published: December 2023
6. Islam, Rashid, Nuruzzaman "Sustainable Corporate Entrepreneurship of Publicly Traded Commercial Banks: A Developing Country Perspective" Journal of International Business and Management (JIBM), Vol. 4 Issue 12 (2021)

Published: December 2021
7. Islam, MR "Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Light Engineering Industries: A Developing Country Perspective" The Journal of Nepalese Business Studies, Vol. 14 No. 1 (2021)

Published: December 2021
8. Islam, MR; Hossain, SZ "Conceptual Mapping of Shared Value Creation by the Private Commercial Banks in Bangladesh" Asian Journal of Sustainability and Social Responsibility, 4(3) [Springer]

Published: January 2019
9. Islam, MR; Hossain, SZ; Rahman, MT "Banking on Shared Value: A Study on IBBL in Bangladesh" Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 11(8), pp.1-15. [Q4, Scopus]

Published: December 2018
10. Islam, MR; Hossain, SZ "Creating Shared Value through Mobile Financial Services in Bangladesh" International Journal of Development and Sustainability, Vol. 7(2), pp. 620-638.

Published: December 2018
11. Islam, MR; Hossain, SZ "SME Customers’ Perceptions on Banking on Shared Value in Bangladesh" International Journal of Economic, Management and Accounting, IIUM Press Malaysia, Vol. 26(1), pp.109-133

Published: December 2018
12. Islam, MR; Kanij, M; Hossain, SZ "From Corporate Social Responsibility to Creating Shared Value: Opportunities and Challenges for the Banking Sectors in Bangladesh" IOSR Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 19, Issue 9, pp. 28-34.

Published: December 2017
13. Islam, MR; Rahman, MT; Hossain, SZ "Creating Shared Value at Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited in Bangladesh" American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Business, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 54-63.

Published: December 2017
14. Islam, et al "Internet and Youth Culture: A Case Study on the Students of Rajshahi University." IBS Seminar Volume 16: Bangladesh Cultural Studies, Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi

Published: December 2017
15. Uddin, MM; Islam, MR "Green HRM: Goal Attainment through Environmental Sustainability" The Journal of Nepalese Business Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 13-19.

Published: December 2015
16. Siddique, AB; Islam, MR "Mandatory and Voluntary Disclosure Practices in the Annual Reports: A Study of Insurance Companies in Bangladesh" Journal of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi, Vol. 8, pp. 105-123.

Published: December 2014
17. Siddique, AB; Neogy, T; Islam, MR "Variations in Opinions toward Disclosure Trend of Insurance Companies in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study" American Journal of Trade and Policy, 1(1), pp. 42-50.

Published: June 2014
18. Islam, MR; Siddique, AB "Financial Performance Evaluation of Selected Insurance Companies in Bangladesh" Development Compilation: A Journal of the CHRID Bangladesh, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp.7-13

Published: December 2010
19. Islam, MR "Total Quality Management Practices in Bangladesh: A Study on the Public-Sector Commercial Banks in Rajshahi" Journal of Institute of Bangladesh Studies (JIBS), Vol. 33, pp.140-152.

Published: December 2010
20. Hossain, S; Rahman, M; Islam, MR; Siddique, AB "Implementation of Total Quality Management in Bangladesh: A Study on Meghna Cement Mills Limited" Development Compilation: A Journal of the CHRID Bangladesh, ISSN 2072-3334, Vol.03, No.02, pp.32-47

Published: June 2010
21. Siddique, AB; Islam, MR "Disclosure Practices of Insurance Companies in Bangladesh: A Study on Some Selected Insurance Companies" Journal of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 27-30.

Published: June 2010
22. Islam, MR; Uddin, MM "Management of Development Projects in Bangladesh: A Study on Some Selected Development Projects under Rajshahi City Corporation" Journal of Nepalese Business Studies, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 111-118.

Published: December 2009
23. Islam, MR "Strategic Human Resource Management Practices in Bangladesh: A Study on Some Selected Public and Private Commercial Banks in Rajshahi" Journal of Institute of Bangladesh Studies (JIBS), Vol. 32, pp.197-206.

Published: December 2009

Conference

1. Islam, MR "Impact of capital structure on the financial performance: Evidence from the DSE listed companies in Bangladesh" Indian Accounting Research Foundation and EIILM, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Published: January 2024
2. Islam, MR "Effectiveness of humanity courses for the engineering students: A study in the engineering universities in Bangladesh" MERIE-RIHEAD, Bangkok, Thailand

Published: November 2022

Report

1. Islam, MR "Sustainable Corporate Entrepreneurship: Insights from the Banking Sector of Bangladesh" Duration: One year (2023-24), Funded by: RUET, Role: Project Director, Status: Completed.

Published: June 2024
2. Islam, MR "Impact of Capital Structure on Financial Performance: Evidence from DSE Listed Companies in Bangladesh" Duration: One year (2022-23), Funded by: RUET and UGC, Role: Project Director, Status: Completed.

Published: June 2023
3. Islam, MR "Effectiveness of Humanities Courses for Engineering Students: A Study on Engineering Universities in Bangladesh" Duration: One year (2020-21), Funded by: RUET and UGC, Role: Project Director, Status: Completed.

Published: June 2021
4. Islam, MR "Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosures of Publicly Traded Manufacturing Companies in Bangladesh" Duration: One year (2019-20), Funded by: UGC, Bangladesh, Role: Project Director, Status: Completed.

Published: June 2020
5. Islam, MR "Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Insights from Light Engineering Industries in Bangladesh" Duration: One year (2018-19), Funded by: RUET and UGC, Role: Project Director, Status: Completed.

Published: June 2019

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Dr. Md. Rabiul Islam is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. His primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive coursework and supervising the research activities of M.Phil. and Ph.D. fellows at IBS. In addition to his teaching and research duties, he also holds an administrative position as the Warden of the IBS Hostel.

Before joining IBS, Dr. Islam served as a Professor of Management in the Department of Humanities at the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET). He has published more than twenty-three papers in nationally and internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals and has successfully completed five research projects funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and RUET.

Dr. Islam is currently leading a research project titled “Revisiting Current HR Roles to Promote Green HRM for Leading Industry Sectors in Bangladesh.” He has recently presented two research papers at international conferences held in Thailand and India.

In his previous administrative roles at RUET, he served as the Chair of the Department of Humanities (April 2019 – April 2023), Provost of the Female Hall, and In-Charge of the Central Store.

His research interests encompass Trust in Digital Banking, Corporate Digital Responsibility, Social Capital, Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM)sustainable entrepreneurshipcreating shared valuecorporate social responsibilitystrategic management, and leadership.

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