Professor

S.M. Akber

Coordinator of MBA Program & Assistant Professor

Email: akber@rpsu.edu.bd | Extension: 136 | Cell: 01673089367

About

Employee ID

10009

Designation

Coordinator of MBA Program & Assistant Professor

Faculty

Business Administration

School

Business

Department

Business Administration

Office

Overview

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.

Research Interests

  • Banking Industry
  • Capital Market
  • Call Money Market
  • Education Industry

Current Research Works

    Workshop

    Trainings

      Publications

      Research Works

      • 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.
      • Roy, A., Akber, S. M. & (2024). Factors Influencing Students to Select Institutions for Higher Education: Study on Narayanganj. RPSU Research Journal, 3(1), 38-59.
      • 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.
      • 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.
      • 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.
      • Roy, A., Akber, S.M. & Roy,A.(2023) Impact of Globalization: Prospect and Challenges. Journal of Green Business School,6(1),41-52
      • Akber, S. M. & Jumman, O.H. (2023). Influential Economics Factors on the GDP of Bangladesh. RPSU Research Journal, 2(1), 10-21.
      • 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
      • 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., 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.
      • Hasan, M.N. & Akber, S. M. (2022). Camels-Based Analysis on Banking Industry in Bangladesh. RPSU Research Journal, 1(1), 93-103.
      • 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.
      • 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.
      • 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. & 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.
      • 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). Influence of Liquidity on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Bangladesh. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol.11, No.14.
      • 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. (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. (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.

      Professional Experience

      R. P. Shaha University

      Narayanganj

      Assistant Professor

      Department of Business Administration

      March, 2022 - Present

      Lecturer

      Department of Business Administration

      August, 2017 - February, 2017

      Southeast Bank PLC

      Dhaka

      Officer

      October, 2016 - January, 2017

      Bangladesh Institute of Business and Technology (BIBT)

      Narayanganj

      Lecturer

      January, 2015 - October, 2016

      Awards and Honors

      Member of Dean's List

      Organization: East West University

      Location: Dhaka

      Academic Qualifications

      • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

        Jagannath University (JnU)

        Dhaka

      • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

        North South University

        Dhaka

      • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

        East West University (EWU)

        Dhaka