S. M. Akber is an accomplished academic and researcher with a strong focus on Finance and Business Administration. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the MBA program at R. P. Shaha University, he brings extensive teaching and research experience, particularly in the banking industry, capital market, and call money market. With a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Finance from Jagannath University and a robust portfolio of publications in reputable journals, Akber is dedicated to advancing knowledge in his field. He is actively involved in curriculum development, student mentorship, and professional activities, contributing significantly to academic and institutional growth. His expertise and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to the academic community.
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Akber, S. M. (2017). Causes and Impact of Labor Unrest in RMG Sector: An Analysis on Bangladesh's Ready Made Garments Industries. Journal of Business and Technical Progress, vol. 6, no. 1&2, pp. 120-134.
Akber, S. M. (2019). Factors Effecting the Call Money Rates in Bangladesh. IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), vol. 10, no. 6, pp. 49-56.
Akber, S. M. (2019). Relationship between Profitability and Non-Performing Loan: A Comparative Financial Performance Analysis of Shari'ah Based Banks of Bangladesh. Indian Journal of Finance and Banking, 3(2), 32-42.
Akber, S. M., & Dey, A. (2020). Influence of Liquidity on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Bangladesh. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol.11, No.14.
Akber, S.M. (2019). Influential Factors Responsible for Profitability: A Technical Study on Commercial Banks in Bangladesh. International Journal of Accounting & Finance Review, 4(2), 22-28.
Akber, S. M. & Dey, A. (2020). Evaluation of the Financial Performance between Traditional Private Commercial Banks and Islamic Banks in Bangladesh. International Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance Research, 4(2), 1-10.
Barua, D., & Akber, S. M. (2021). Customers' Assessment on E-Banking Service Quality in Bangladesh: Challenges and Strategies. American Finance & Banking Review, 6(1), 14-25.
Akber, S. M., & Barua, D. (2021). A Comparative Analysis of Financial Performance of Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Bangladesh. American Finance & Banking Review, 6(1), 1-13.
Akter, R, Barua, D., & Akber, S. M. (2022). Adoption of On-Campus Learning in Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Study on Private University Students of Bangladesh. American Journal of Educational Research, 10(10), 592-598.
Hasan, M.N. & Akber, S. M. (2022). Camels-Based Analysis on Banking Industry in Bangladesh. RPSU Research Journal, 1(1), 93-103.
Akber, S.M., Shabnam, S., & Roy, A. (2023). Present Condition & Contribution of SME Financing in the Economy of Bangladesh: A Study on Three Selected Banks. Journal of Finance and Economics, 11(4), 182-194.
Saha, G. C., Akber, S. M., & Roy, A. (2023). Impact of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) on Learners' Performance in Business Courses. International Journal of Professional Business Review, 8(8), e02394.
Akber, S. M., Akash, M. A. U. H., Nusrat Akter, Roy, A., & Afrin, T. (2023). How Economic Policy Uncertainty Drives Long-term Industry Beta: Evidence from North America. International Journal of Professional Business Review, 8(12), e03930
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Akber, S. M. & Jumman, O.H. (2023). Influential Economics Factors on the GDP of Bangladesh. RPSU Research Journal, 2(1), 10-21.
Roy, A., Akber, S.M. & Roy,A.(2023) Impact of Globalization: Prospect and Challenges. Journal of Green Business School,6(1),41-52
Saha, G. C., Akber,S.M., Roy, A., Reza, K. L., Akther, S., Afrin, S., & Rahman, M. A. (2024). Impact of the Combination of Managerial Efficiency and Effectiveness on an Organization. Journal of Law and Sustainable Development, 12(6), e3633.
Akber, S. M., Mahjabeen, M. N., & Jumman, O. H. (2024). First and second-generation commercial banks in Bangladesh: A comparative financial analysis. Annals of Management and Organization Research, 5(4), 231–240.
Bhuiya, M.M.M, Akber, S. M. & Jumman, O.H. (2024). Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Inflation of Bangladesh. Jagannath University Journal of Business Studies, 12(1), 1-18.
Roy, A., Akber, S. M. & Jany,R. (2024). Factors Influencing Students to Select Institutions for Higher Education: Study on Narayanganj. RPSU Research Journal, 3(1), 38-59.
Akber, S. M. (2024). Impact of Profitability, Liquidity, Credit Risk, and Operating Efficiency on the Bank's Performance in Bangladesh. RPSU Research Journal, 3(1), 25-37.
Barua,D., Akber, S.M., Akter,R. & Khan,M.R. . (2025). Financial inclusion through agent banking in Bangladesh: opportunities and challenges. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478), 14(1), 65–73.
Akber, S.M., Barua, D., Mahmud, S., Sarker, P.K. & Khan, M.R. (2025) Factors Influencing Earnings Management: A Study of Bangladeshi Publicly Traded Firms. Journal of Finance and Economics. 2025; 13(1):14-27.
Jumman, O. H., Golder, U., Akber, S.M, & Sheikh, I. (2025). Nonlinear Dynamics of Exchange Rate Shocks and Foreign Reserves: An Empirical Investigation. Global Economics Research, 100004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecores.2025.100004
Akber, S.M., Jumman, O.H. & Sarker, P.K. (2025). Influential Economic Factors on Bank Rate in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Accountant Quarterly Journal of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, April-June. 2025, Pg: 45-56.
Akber, S. M., & Bhuiya, M. M. M. (2025). Call Money Rates' Effect on Commercial Banks' Performance in Bangladesh. Jagannath University Journal of Business Studies, 13(1), 247-262
