Faculty Members Publications

1. Barua, S., Kar, D., & Mahbub, F.B. Risks and Their Management in Ready-Made Garment Industry: Evidence from the World’s Second Largest Exporting Nation. Journal of Business and Management, College of Commerce, National Chengchi University, Taiwan. 24(1): 75-103. 2018.

2. Kabir, M. & Mahbub, F. B. Factors Affecting the Inflows of Foreign Direct Investment in Readymade Garment Sector of Bangladesh: A Study on Selected Garment Factories at Dhaka Export Processing Zone. Journal of Business Studies, PUST. 1(1): 120-131. 2018.

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  • 1. Mahbub, F.B., Shetu, J.F. and Jahan, N, (2022), ‘A Trend Analysis of Inward FDI between Vietnam and Bangladesh: Identifying How Vietnam is Doing Better’, International Conference on Economics, Business Management & Social Sciences(IACEBMSS), March 09, 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

• 2. Mahbub, F. B., Kabir, M. and Shetu, J.F, (2021), ‘Factors Influencing the Purchase of Athleisure Footwear in Travel: A Study on Millennials of Bangladesh’, International Conference (Online) on “Nurturing and Transforming Business Practices in Global Village, 30-31 October, 2021, Pune, India. 

3.Mahbub, F. B. and Kabir, M, (2021), 'Impact of Customer Trust in Online Shopping Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study on Dhaka, Bangladesh', International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Technology & Management (IRTM) , 26-28 February, 2021, Kolkata, India. 

4. Barua, S., Rana, R. H., Arafin, A. and Mahbub, F. B, (2018), 'The Belt and Road Initiative: Evaluating South Asia’s Trade Potential with China', 4th International Conference on South Asian Economic Development, 22-23 February, 2018, New Delhi, India. 

Niloy, N.T. and Islam, M.S., 2020, August. In 2020 Joint 9th International Conference on Informatics, Electronics & Vision (ICIEV) and 2020 4th International Conference on Imaging, Vision & Pattern Recognition (ICIVPR) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Rahman, M.A., Mahmud, O., Niloy, N.T. and Siddik, M.S., 2020. ASM Sci. J., 13, pp.21-30.

• "Beautiful Corpses: The Aestheticized Deaths of Ophelia, Porphyria, and Ligeia," Teaching English Literature and Interdisciplinarity. East West University (EWU) and Association of Teachers of Literatures in English, Bangladesh (ATLEB), July 2023.
• “Improving Learner Motivation Through Activities in an English Literature Class: An Action Research,” Teachers Research! Online 2023. IATEFL Research SIG, March 2023.
• “Sultana’s Dream and the Vision of Sustainable Energy: An Ecofeminist Perspective,” Ruptures and Resilience: English Studies in the Now. DEML, North South University, Dhaka, November 2022.

• Mollah, M. (2023). ‘Beyond the Waking World’: The Significance of Dreams in H.P. Lovecraft’s Works. Spectrum, 17(1), 89–100. https://doi.org/10.3329/spectrum.v17i1.69003
• Ara, N., & Mollah, M. (2023). English for Employability: A Study of English at the Tertiary Level of Education. Journal of SUB, 13(1).
• Mollah, M. (2021). Orwellian Dystopias and Green Plums: The Role of Folk Literature in the Face of Totalitarianism. LitWrite Bangladesh, 1(1&2). https://litwritebd.com/

• Attended and helped organise the 2nd TESOL BD National Teacher Training Workshop 2023 with TESOL Society of Bangladesh and Institute of Modern Languages (IML) on 10 November 2023
• Participated in a workshop on Sustainable Teaching: Engagement Beyond Classroom organized by Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) at the Department of English Studies, State University of Bangladesh on 22 November 2022, conducted by English Language specialist Dr. Wendy Ashby
• Attended Association of Teachers of Literatures in English, Bangladesh (ATLEB's) first in-person workshop on Writing and Publishing in Literary Studies on 5 August 2022, conducted by Professor Fakrul Alam and Professor Rezaul Haque

1. Title: 'The Interaction Among Foreign Direct Investment, GDP Growth and Unemployment Rate in Emerging Economies Before and After the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study on Bangladesh'

Mahbub, F.B., Shetu, J.F. and Khandker, L.L, (2022), ‘The Interaction Among Foreign Direct Investment, GDP Growth and Unemployment Rate in Emerging Economies Before and After the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study on Bangladesh’, International Journal of Education, Business and Economics Research (IJEBER) 2 (6): 176-192. ISSN: 2583-3006

Abstract: This study examines Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and Unemployment growth and their relationships with each other; whether there’s a structural break for COVID-19; and how Bangladesh can use this information to ensure stable economic growth. Using a qualitative and quantitative approach, this paper uses time series analysis such as Augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) test, Johansen cointegration test, and Granger Causality are used to determine the underlining interconnection and any causal relationship among variables. The Bai-Perron test was performed to identify structural breaks in the series for COVID-19. Long-run equilibrium relationships exist between FDI and GDP growth and between FDI and the unemployment rate. There is a unidirectional relationship between the unemployment rate and GDP and between FDI and the unemployment rate. A structural break exists in all the variables that manifest the extent of the pandemic’s effect. This study proposes several policy reforms too. Even though most recent research has focused on the impact of FDI on both developed and developing countries’ economies during COVID-19; very few studies have focused specifically on Bangladesh, drawing on the impact of FDI on GDP, economic growth, and employment during then by examining the relationship and identifying a structural break among the variables. 

Link: https://ijeber.com/the-interaction-among-foreign-direct-investment-gdp-growth-and-unemployment-rate-in-emerging-economies-before-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-case-study-on-bangladesh/

2. Title: 'Glass  Ceiling  for  Professional  Women:  A  Study  on  Bangladesh'

Shetu, J.F. and Ferdous, C.S., 2017. Glass ceiling for professional women: a study on Bangladesh. World, 7(2), pp.78-87.

Abstract: The  ‘glass  ceiling’  metaphor  is  used  to  describe  invisible barriers  (glass)  through  which  women  see  elite  positions  but cannot  reach  them  (ceiling).  The  scenario  poses  as  if  there is  not  sufficient  room  for  women  at  the  top  positions  like  a board  member,  authoritarian  bodies,  and  top  executive committees.  Under  such  circumstances,  whether  the  glass ceiling  exists  in  Bangladesh,  the  obstacles  the  professional women face because of their  gender,  the  kind  of  support  they need,  and  the  factors  that  assist  them  to  overcome  those: these  were  the  research  areas  of  this  study.  This  study gained  insight  by  interviewing  high  position  holder  female professionals  from  versatile  and  challenging  sectors.  The barriers  found  were  many:  stereotypical  undervaluation  of women,  child-care  challenges,  social  underestimation  and disobedience  due  to  professional  jealousy,  scarcity  of  family support  and  additional  work  efforts  due  to  gender.  Factors like  support  from  family  and  husband,  urge  for  a  separate identity,  self-determination,  educational  excellence  was found  to  assist  women  to  shatter  the  ceiling.  The  study provides  interesting  findings  that  can  be  rendered  useful  and essential.

Link:  https://zantworldpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/11.-Jannatul.pdf

1. International Conference on Economics, Business Management & Social Sciences (IACEBMSS), March 09, 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Title of the paper: "A Trend Analysis of Inward FDI between Vietnam and Bangladesh: Identifying How Vietnam is Doing Better’

ISBN: 978-93-90150-32-8 (Page no: 61-68). Published by: Institute for Technology and Research (ITRESEARCH)

2. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Technology & Management (IRTM), February 2021. Organized by Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata; University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata and Jaipur; in collaboration with Taylor and Francis Group. Title of the paper: A Predictive Model Anticipating Consumer Behavior in Online Purchasing in an E-Commerce Environment in the COVID-19 era: A Study on Dhaka, Bangladesh

3. International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD), March, 2018. Organized by Faculty of Business Studies, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. Title of the paper: 'Challenges of Career Women: A Case Study on Public and Private Sector Professionals in Bangladesh'

4. International Conference on Gender Mainstreaming in Politics, Administration, and  Development in South Asia  and  Beyond, November, 2017. Organized by the Public Policy and Governance Program at Department of Political Science and Sociology, North South University, Bangladesh. Title of the paper: Work-Life Balance: A Study on Professional Women in Dhaka

5. 14th Asian Business Research Conference, 2016. Title of the paper:  Glass Ceiling in Bangladesh: Women Who Have Broken It.

1. Towards achieving SDGs through integrated reporting in Malaysian public universities; N. F. Mohammed, R. Mahmud, M. S. Islam, & N. Mohamed.   International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. ahead of print, No. ahead of print [Scopus Q1] https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-08-2021-0344
2. Integrated thinking, earnings manipulation and value creation: Malaysian empirical evidence; Nor Farizal Mohammed, Nor Aqilah Sutainim, Md. Shafiqul Islam and Norhayati Mohamed, Business Process Management Journal, Volume 27, Issue 4 (2021), Page 1179-1199, [Scopus Q1; Web of Science] doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/BPMJ-06-2020-0261
3. Dynamics of energy use, technological innovation, economic growth, and trade openness in Bangladesh; Md. Shafiqul Islam, Economics Bulletin, Volume 41, Issue 3 (2021), Page 997-1008, [Scopus; Web of Science] doi: http://accessecon.com/Pubs/EB/2021/Volume41 
4.  Investigating the relationship between integrated reporting and firm performance in a voluntary disclosure regime: insights from Bangladesh; Md. Shafiqul Islam, Asian Journal of Accounting Research, Volume 6, Issue 2 (2021), Page 228-245, [Scopus; ABDC] doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/AJAR-06-2020-0039
5. Accounting and auditing through the lens of non-accountants: an emerging economy experience; Ibrahim Khan, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal, Volume 15, Issue 2 (2020), Page 228-245, [Web of Science; ABDC] doi: https://arionline.uitm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/APMAJ
6. The impact of intellectual capital disclosure on firm performance: Empirical evidence from pharmaceutical and chemical industry of Bangladesh; Md Musfiqur Rahman, Raihan Sobhan, Md. Shafiqul Islam, The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business , Volume 7, Issue 2 (2020), Page 119-129, [Scopus; SSCI], doi: https://doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2020.vol7.no2.119
7. Post-Initial Public Offering Performance Drift; Md. Shafiqul Islam, Shihabul Anwar, The Bangladesh Development Studies, Volume 42, Issue 1 (2019), Page 107-126, [JSTOR; ABDC], doi: https://www.jstor.org/stable/27031155                                                                 
8. Intellectual capital disclosure and its determinants: Empirical evidence from listed pharmaceutical and chemical industry of Bangladesh, Md Musfiqur Rahman, Raihan Sobhan, Md. Shafiqul Islam, The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business, Volume 9, Issue 2 (2019), Page 35-46, [ABDC], doi: https://doi.org/10.13106/jbees.2019.vol9.no2.35
9. The Paradox of Foreign Loans and Grants: An Econometric Analysis in the Perspective of Bangladesh; Yousuf Kamal, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Dhaka University Journal of Business, Volume 39, Issue 3 (2018), Page 51-66, doi: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/

1. The Post-Issue Operating Performance of IPO Firms: Evidence from an Emerging Economy. 10^th International Conference of Financial Criminology (ICFC), United International University, Dhaka December 8, 2019       
2. Impact of Technological Innovation on Energy Consumption Behavior in Bangladesh.  4th International Conference on Business and Economics, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, October 29, 2019
3. The Paradox of Foreign Loans and Grants: An Econometric Analysis in the Perspective of Bangladesh. 3^rd International Conference on Business and Economics, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, October 09, 2018    

Ashrafi, D. M., & Easmin, R. (2023). Okay Google, Good to Talk to You… Examining the Determinants Affecting Users’ Behavioral Intention for Adopting Voice Assistants: Does Technology Self-Efficacy Matter?. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 20(02), 2350004. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 1.8)

Ahmed, S., Alqasmi, I., Ashrafi, D. M., Choudhury, M. M., Rahman, M. K., & Mohiuddin, M. (2023). Determining the intention to use app-based medicine service in an emerging economy. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1-15. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.1)

Ahmed, S., Hawarna, S., Alqasmi, I., Ashrafi, D. M., & Rahman, M. K. (2023). Mediating role of lean management on the effects of workforce management and value-added time in private hospitals. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 5.76)

Ashrafi, D. M., Alam, I., & Anzum, M. (2021). An empirical investigation of consumers’ intention for using ride-sharing applications: Does perceived risk matter?. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 18(08), 2150040. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 1.8)

Ahmed, S., Hawarna, S., Alqasmi, I., Mohiuddin, M., Rahman, M. K., & Ashrafi, D. M. (2022). Role of Lean Six Sigma approach for enhancing the patient safety and quality improvement in the hospitals. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1-11. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.1)

Ashrafi, D. M., & Easmin, R. (2023). The Role of Innovation Resistance and Technology Readiness in the Adoption of QR Code Payments Among Digital Natives: A Serial Moderated Mediation Model. International Journal of Business Science & Applied Management, 18(1). (Indexed by Scopus)

Ahmed, S., Islam, R., Ashrafi, D. M., Alqasmi, I., Choudhury, M. M., Rahman, M., & Dhar, B. K. (2023). Effects of lean and six sigma initiatives on continuous quality improvement of the accredited hospitals. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1-13.  (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.1)

Ashrafi, D. M., & Kabir, M. R. (2023). Human or AI? Understanding they key drivers of customers' adoption of financial robo-advisory service: The role of innovation resilience. Journal of Global Business and Technology, 19(1), 19. (Indexed by Scopus)

Hawarna, S., Ahmed, S., Alqasmi, I., Ashrafi, D. M., Rahman, M. K., & Paraman, P. (2023). The Intricate Relationship of Employee Engagement and Lean Approach toward Quality Improvement of the Public Hospitals. Hospital topics, 1-15. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M. (2023). Managing Consumers’ Adoption of Artificial Intelligence-Based Financial Robo-Advisory Services: A Moderated Mediation Model. Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business, 38(3), 270-301. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Zannat, N. E., Easmin, R., & Dovash, R. H. (2022). Understanding the drivers of passengers’ intention to engage in digital multi-sided ridesharing platforms: Moderating impact of openness to experience and perceived risk. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 29(2), 305-351. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Dovash, R. H., & Kabir, M. R. (2022). Determinants of fintech service continuance behavior: Moderating role of transaction security and trust. Journal of Global Business & Technology, 18(2). (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Habiba, W., & Alam, I. (2020). An assessment of the behavioural intention for using ride-sharing services: Empirical evidence from a developing country. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 24(1), 36-62. (Indexed by Scopus)

Sarker, M. A. R., & Ashrafi, D. M. (2018). The relationship between internal marketing and employee job satisfaction: A study from retail shops in Bangladesh. Journal of Business and Retail Management Research, 12(3). (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, M. D; Mone, F. H and Sarker, A.R. (2019). An Analysis on work life balance of female doctors in Bangladesh. Presented at International Conference on Business Management arranged by International Islamic University Malaysia, Department of Business Administration, Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, Malaysia.

Sarker, A. R. and Ashrafi, M. (2018). Engaging Graduates to be Social Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects. Presented at 24th EBES Conference-Bangkok jointly organized by The Faculty of Business Administration, Kasetsart University,

Sarker, A.R. & Ashrafi, M. (2016). Does Internal Marketing Influence Employee’s Job Satisfaction? A Study From Retail Shops In Bangladesh. Emerging Trends in Marketing. Presented at 2nd International Conference on Business Research-2016 organized by East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

1. Das, U., Moutushi, R.H. and Tofa, N.N. (2020). Factors influencing the Bank’s performance: Comparative study between fourth generation and top banks of Bangladesh. European Journal of Applied Business and Management, [online] 6(4). 

          Available at: https://nidisag.isag.pt/index.php/IJAM/article/view/513

This research explores the implementation of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in addressing language learning challenges among young adult learners who have experienced trauma. The study investigates how this innovative educational approach, which builds upon the principles of suggestopedia by incorporating contemporary psychological insights and pedagogical techniques, can effectively support and enhance the second language (L2) acquisition process for this specific learner demographic. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in creating a supportive learning environment that not only facilitates language learning but also addresses the unique needs of trauma-affected individuals, thereby contributing to the field of language education and trauma recovery.

The practice of channeling energies derived from suffering into an act of healing, leading to apositive transformation is not new in the world of literature. Walcott and Brathwaite both havepartaken in this practice. The suffering in Walcott and Brathwaite’s case is caused, largely, dueto owning a diasporic identity. However, along with it, also weighs heavy the history of awounded past. They have channeled this suffering into a creative force by producing works thatsublime the angst that is not simply exclusive to them but flows through the majority of theCaribbean population. Walcott and Brathwaite have justified their suffering of identity crisisthrough helping a nation heal its wounds, and in certain contexts, making it transcend its formerself to a healthier form. However, they have crafted unique styles to achieve that end. The paperattempts to highlight the differences as well as similarities between the methods and perceptionsof these two poets in this regard
(PDF) The Craft of Sublimation: A Comparative Study on the Portrayal of Suffering in. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378262986_The_Craft_of_Sublimation_A_Comparative_Study_on_the_Portrayal_of_Suffering_in [accessed Feb 17 2024].

This research explores the implementation of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in addressing language learning challenges among young adult learners who have experienced trauma. The study investigates how this innovative educational approach, which builds upon the principles of suggestopedia by incorporating contemporary psychological insights and pedagogical techniques, can effectively support and enhance the second language (L2) acquisition process for this specific learner demographic. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in creating a supportive learning environment that not only facilitates language learning but also addresses the unique needs of trauma-affected individuals, thereby contributing to the field of language education and trauma recovery.

Khan, M.S. and Fahim, M.M.U., 2021. "The four-factor model and stock returns in Bangladesh." International Journal of Accounting & Finance Review, 6(2), pp.133-149.  https://doi.org/10.46281/ijafr.v6i2.1122.