Professor Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim

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Overview

Research Interests

Workshops

Trainings

Publications

Professional Experience

Awards and Honors

Academic Qualifications

Professor, Head of Dept., Director of KSDI, Director of International Affairs

Email: sheikhabdur_ba@rpsu.edu.bd | Extension: 108 | Cell: N/A

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10185

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School:

School of Business

Department:

Business Administration

Overview

Professor Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degrees 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. He joined R. P. Shaha University in 2024 and is 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, he 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, he is serving as the Editor/Reviewer of different renowned international journals. Twenty of his research articles 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

Publications

Research Articles

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). Link: http://jbsfm.org/vol2no1/measurement-of-the-effectiveness-of-training-programs-of-private-commercial-banks-in-bangladesh/ Link: https://bit.ly/3uWD6Mr DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/JBSFM.02.01-02.08
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). Link:https://www.igbr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GJE_Vol_3_No_1_2019.pdf
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] Link: http://www.jbrmr.com/details&cid=514
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). Link: journal.commerce.du.ac.in/Documents/past_issues/Journal%20of%20Commerce%20&%20Business%20Studies,Volume%204,Issue%201(January-June,2017).pdf
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] Link: http://www.jbrmr.com/index.phpview=current&cid=284
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). Link: http://acrpub.com/journal.php?cat_id=5
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). Link: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/new/FlipBook/SBJ-AY-15-16/index.html#/4
Foreign Remittance Income in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges. Asian Business Review, Vol.2, No. 2, 2013 (ISSN: 2304-2613). Link: https://abc.us.org/ojs/index.php/abr/article/view/107
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). Link: https://abc.us.org/ojs/index.php/abr/article/view/100
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] Link:https://cberuk.com/cdn/conference/2019-12-22-11-21-10-AM.pdf
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] Link: http://www.worldbizins.org/conference/details/29 http://www.worldbizins.org/pages/paper/conference/491
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
Dec 2024 – Present
Head
Department of Business Administration, School of Business
Nov 2024 – Present
Director
Kumudini Skills Development Institute
Nov 2024 – Present
Professor
Department of Business Administration, School of Business
Oct 2024 – Present
Member
Academic Council
Oct 2024 – Present
Member
Syndicate
Oct 2024 – Present
Member
Selection & Promotion Board
Oct 2024 – Present

Institute of Personnel Management, Bangladesh

Farmgate, Dhaka-1215

Advisor
Mar 2022 – Present

Adamjee Cantonment Public School

Dhaka

Member, Governing Body
Oct 2020 – Jul 2023

Daffodil Foundation

Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Director, Daffodil Business Incubator
Sep 2012 – Sep 2015

Daffodil International University

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Head, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell
Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018
Associate Professor
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship
Jul 2015 – Jun 2021
Head
Department of Commerce, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship
Apr 2014 – Sep 2016
Head, Member of Academic Council
Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship
Apr 2014 – Dec 2017
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship
Mar 2010 – Jun 2015
Senior Lecturer
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship
Aug 2008 – Mar 2010
Lecturer
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship
Jan 2008 – Jul 2008

Eastern University

Ashulia, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Lecturer
Faculty of Business Administration
Oct 2007 – Feb 2008

Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh

Departmental Representative, Member of Academic Council
Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Business Administration and Management
Apr 2007 – Dec 2007
Lecturer
Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Business Administration and Management
Mar 2007 – Dec 2007

Southeast University

Dhaka

Dean-in-Charge, Director, Director of MBA Program
Southeast Business School, School of Arts & Social Sciences
Dec 2023 – Jan 2024
Additional Director, IQAC,
Dec 2023 – Aug 2024
Dean-in-Charge, Director, Director of MBA Program
Southeast Business School, School of Arts & Social Sciences
Aug 2023 – Sep 2023
Dean-in-Charge, Director, Director of MBA Program
Southeast Business School, School of Arts & Social Sciences
Mar 2022 – Mar 2022
Dean-in-Charge, Director, Director of MBA Program
Southeast Business School, School of Arts & Social Sciences
Nov 2021 – Nov 2021
Director of BBA Program, Member of Selection & Promotion Board
Southeast Business School
Jul 2021 – Aug 2024
Associate Editor, Member of Academic Council
Southeast Business Review
Jun 2021 – Aug 2024
Professor
Southeast Business School

Victoria University of Bangladesh

Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh

Lecturer
Department of Business Administration
Jul 2005 – Jan 2006

Awards and Honors

Mother Teresa Golden Award -2024 for Special Contribution to Develop the Society

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Bangladesh Human Rights Welfare Society

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Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Award-2023 for Special Contribution to Develop the Education Sector

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International Research Award-2022 (Best Researcher Award)

Organization:

INSO

Location:

Chennai, India

PhD Supervisor’s Recognition -2019

Organization:

University of Dhaka

Location:

Bangladesh

Program Coordinator and President Recognition -2019 for outstanding presentation on a research paper in the International Conference

Organization:

World Business Institute

Location:

Australia

Scholarship for outstanding result in the S.S.C. Examination

Organization:

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education

Location:

Bangladesh

Dean’s Merit List Semester Award

Organization:

Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka

Location:

Bangladesh

Research Award - 2018 for a research paper published in the SCOPUS Indexed Journal

Organization:

Daffodil International University

Location:

Dhaka

Session Chair Award-2019, 4th International Conference on Globalization, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Economies

Organization:

Daffodil International University, Dhaka

Location:

Bangladesh

Executive Chair of the Centre for Business and Economic Research Recognition-2016 for outstanding presentation on a research paper in the International Conference

Organization:

Centre for Business and Economic Research

Location:

London, UK

Master’s General Merit Scholarship or outstanding result in the BBA Final Examination

Organization:

University of Dhaka

Location:

Bangladesh

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