Professor Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim
Head & Professor
Email: sheikhabdur_ba@rpsu.edu.bd | Extension: 108 | Cell:
About
Overview
I obtained the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree from the Department of Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka respectively in 2019, 2005, and 2003, and received awards and scholarships for excellent academic performance. I joined R. P. Shaha University in 2024 and I’m serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Business Administration; Member of the Academic Council; Member of the Syndicate; Member of the Selection & Promotion Board and Director of Kumudini Skills Development Institute to date. Before joining R.P. Shaha University, I served Southeast University, Daffodil International University, Eastern University, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Southeast University and Victoria University of Bangladesh as the Director of the Program, Head of the Department, Director of the Division, Member of the Syndicate, Member of the Academic Council, Additional Director of the IQAC, Head of the IQAC, Associate Editor of the Journal, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Departmental Representative etc. Currently, I am serving as the Editor/Reviewer of different renowned international journals. Twenty research articles of mine have been published in different national and international high-quality indexed/peer-reviewed journals. In addition, eight international conference papers have also been published in the USA, UK, Thailand, and Nepal.
Research Interests
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Technology Management
- Real Estate Management
- Global Economy
- Remittance
- Green Human Resource Management
- Digital Marketing
- Tourism Management
- Total Quality Management
Current Research Works
Workshop
Trainings
Publications
Research Works
- Soft Skills – The Key to Career Success. Department of Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, June, 2022 (ISBN: 978-984-35-2570-3).
- The Necessities of Green Investment for Sustainable Development of the Real Estate Sector in Bangladesh. Southeast Business Review, Vol. XII, No. 1 & 2, January & July Issues, 2022 (ISSN: 1815-3267).
- Corporate Social Responsibility of Shariah-Based Islamic Banks in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Business Research, Vol 22, June, 2021 (ISSN: 1681-9748).
- Measurement of the Effectiveness of Training Programs of Private Commercial Banks in Bangladesh. Journal of Business Strategy, Finance, and Management, Vol. 2, No. 1 & 2, 2020, Enviro Research Publishers, Bhopal, India (e-ISSN: 2583-2832).
- Effectiveness of Training and Development Programs of Pharmaceutical Companies in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study. Southeast Business Review, Vol. XI, No. 1 & 2, January & July Issues, 2021 (ISSN: 1815-3267).
- A Contextual Study on the Development of Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Global Journal of Entrepreneurship, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2019, Institute of Global Business Research, USA (ISSN: 2574-0415).
- Performance Appraisal System of Mercantile Bank Limited: An Evaluation. The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research, Vol. 13, No. 4, July 2019, London, UK ( ISSN: 1751-8202) [ SCOPUS INDEXED].
- A Relational Study on Reward Systems and Employee Performance of Private Mobile Telecommunications in Bangladesh. Journal of Commerce & Business Studies, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Vol. 4, No. 1, January-June 2017, India ( ISSN: 2322-0767).
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Training Programs of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research, Vol. 11, No. 3, April 2017, London, UK ( ISSN: 1751-8202) [ SCOPUS INDEXED].
- Recruitment and Selection Process of Mutual Trust Bank Limited: An Exploratory Study. International Academic Research Journal of Business and Management, Vol.6, No. 2, December 2017, Academic Research Publishers, Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates, ( ISSN: 2227-1287).
- Pharmaceutical Business in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges. Skyline Business Journal, Vol. XI, No. 1, 2015-2016, Skyline University College, University City of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, ( ISSN: 1998-3425).
- Foreign Remittance Income in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges. Asian Business Review, Vol.2, No. 2, 2013 (ISSN: 2304-2613).
- The Effectiveness of Communication Practices with the Customers: A Comparative Study between Eastern Bank Limited and Mutual Trust Bank Limited. Asian Business Review, Vol.3, No. 1, 2013 (ISSN: 2304-2613).
- Electronic Human Resource Management Practices in the Enterprises of Bangladesh- A Theoretical Perspective. The Cost & Management, Journal of the Institute of Cost and Management Accounts of Bangladesh, Vol. XLII, No. 4, July-August, 2014 ( ISSN: 1817-5090).
- The Necessities, Problems and Opportunities of Takaful Life Insurance Business in Bangladesh. The Cost & Management, Journal of the Institute of Cost and Management Accounts of Bangladesh, Vol. XLI, No. 6, November-December, 2013 ( ISSN: 1817-5090).
- Compensation Issues Relating to Expatriate Managers: A Review of Related Literature. ASA University Review, Vol. 6, No. 2, July-December, 2012 (ISSN: 1997-6925).
- International Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations: A Framework for Analysis. ASA University Review, Vol. 5, No. 2, July-December, 2011, (ISSN: 1997-6925).
- A Comparative Study on Service Quality Dimensions and Overall Service Quality in the Context of Standard Chartered Bank’s Excel Customers. The Eastern University Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, July, 2008 (ISSN: 1998-7889).
- The Needs and Patterns of Training and Development for International Staff in the Context of Host Country Environment: A Critical Review. Southeast University Journal of Business Studies, Vol. II, No. 2, July-December 2006 (ISSN: 1815-3267).
Conferences
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Training Programs of Private Commercial Banks in Bangladesh, 4th International Conference on Globalization, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Economies, 8th-10th December 2019, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh [Published Only Abstract & Oral Presentation]
- Opportunities and Challenges for the Development of Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the 9th Global Business Research Conference, Shangri-La Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal, World Business Institute, Australia, 21-22 December, 2018. [Published only Abstract & Oral Presentation]
- Development of Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges. 7th International Conference on Business & Economic Development, Crowne Plaza JFK International Airport,138-10 135th Avenue, Jamaica, New York, USA, The Academy of Business & Retail Management Research, 9-10 April, 2018. [Published Only Abstract & Oral Presentation]
- Development of Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges. Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference, Bangkok, Bangkok University City Campus, Thailand, 3-5 April 2017 [Oral Presentation Only]
- The Effectiveness of Training Program of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited: An Evaluation. 2nd International Conference on Institutional Leadership, Learning and Teaching, 19-20 September 2016, Buckingham House Conference Centre, Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (ISSN: 2047-2854).
- Measurement of Levels of Satisfaction of Staff about the Recruitment and Selection Process of Mutual Trust Bank Limited: An Exploratory Study. ABRM 5th International Conference on Business & Economic Development(ICBED),4-5 April 2016, Crowne Plaza JFK International Airport,138-10 135th Avenue, Jamaica, New York, USA (ISSN: 2047-2854).
- Performance Appraisal Systems in Private Banks of Bangladesh: A Study on the Mercantile Bank Limited. International Trade & Academic Research Conference (ITARC),7-8 November 2012, University of London Union, Malet Street, London, United Kingdom (ISSN: 2047-2854).
- An Analysis of Performance Appraisal Systems of Mercantile Bank Limited. International Conference of Corporate Governance and Business Conference, Holiday Inn Boston-Somerville, 30 Washington Street, Boston, USA, 2012 [Published Only Abstract & Oral Presentation]
Professional Experience
R. P. Shaha University
Narayanganj
Director
International Affairs
December, 2024 - Present
Head
Department of Business Administration
November, 2024 - Present
Director
Kumudini Skills Development Institute
November, 2024 - Present
Professor
Department of Business Administration
October, 2024 - Present
Member
Academic Council
October, 2024 - Present
Member
Syndicate
October, 2024 - Present
Member
Selection & Promotion Board
October, 2024 - Present
Southeast University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professor
Southeast Business School
June, 2021 - August, 2024
Lecturer
Southeast Business School
January, 2006 - February, 2007
Dean-in-Charge
Southeast Business School
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Daffodil International University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Associate Professor
Department of Business Administration
July, 2015 - June, 2021
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration
March, 2010 - June, 2015
Senior Lecturer
Department of Business Administration
August, 2008 - March, 2010
Lecturer
Department of Business Administration
January, 2008 - July, 2008
Eastern University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Lecturer
Faculty of Business Administration
October, 2007 - February, 2008
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Lecturer
Department of Management Studies
March, 2007 - December, 2007
Victoria University of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Lecturer
Department of Business Administration
July, 2005 - January, 2006
Awards and Honors
Mother Teresa Golden Award -2024
Organization: Bangladesh Human Rights Welfare Society
Location: Bangladesh
Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Award-2023
Organization:
Location: Nepal-Bangladesh
International Research Award-2022 (Best Researcher Award)
Organization: INSO, Chennai, India
Location: India
PhD Supervisor’s Recognition -2019
Organization: University of Dhaka
Location: Bangladesh
Program Coordinator and President Recognition -2019
Organization: World Business Institute, Australia
Location: Australia
Session Chair Award-2019
Organization: 4th International Conference on Globalization, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Economies, Daffodil International University
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Award - 2018
Organization: Daffodil International University
Location: Bangladesh
Executive Chair of the Centre for Business and Economic Research, London, UK Recognition-2016
Organization: Centre for Business and Economic Research, London, UK
Location: UK
Master’s General Merit Scholarship
Organization: University of Dhaka
Location: Bangladesh
Dean’s Merit List Semester Award
Organization: Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka
Location: Bangladesh
Scholarship from the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka
Organization: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka
Location: Bangladesh
Academic Qualifications
- PhD (HRM)
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
- MBA (HRM)
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
- BBA (MGT)
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh