Dr. Md. Rashidul Islam

Associate Professor
Department of Business Administration

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

Address

A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

Office

Ext: 282 || Room No#
mrdi@ewubd.edu

Academic Background

Ph.D. in Accounting (DUFE, CN)
M.Sc. in Accounting (University of Huddersfield, UK)
MBA in AIS (University of Rajshahi)
B.B.A in AIS (University of Rajshahi)

Short Biography

Dr. Islam holds a Ph.D. from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE). Before his Ph.D., he successfully graduated with a Master of Science from the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Dr. Islam also completed his B.B.A and an M.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh with distinction, where he obtained a Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in the Department of Accounting and Faculty of Business Studies in the MBA examination. He has been working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business administration at East-West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh since 2016 and has recently been promoted to Associate Professor. While studying Ph.D. at DUFE Dr. Islam scored about 90% marks on average in coursework and an Excellent Thesis Review from the anonymous reviewers. So far he published 23 articles in the internationally ranked journal including SSCI, ESCI, SCOPUS, and ABDC. Understanding the importance, significance, and need of financial flexibility he endeavors to study “how corporate governance and earnings quality effect financial flexibility” in Ph.D. research, and utilize them as a useful approach to achieving financial flexibility.

Professional Experience

Worked as a Senior Accountant in Khudair for Trading and Contracting Co. Al Khobar-31952, Saudi Arabia

Research Interest

Earning Quality
Corporate Governance
Financial Flexibility
Behavioral Accounting

Selected Publications

International

Islam, M.R (2023) “) How to Achieve Financial Flexibility: The role of Corporate Governance” Journal of the Knowledge Economy (WOS-SSCI, Scopus) Accepted.

Ghafoor,S., Zulfiqar, M., Wang, M.,Wang, C., Islam, M.R (2023 “Behavioural Phenomena of Family Firm Control Diversity and R&D Investment with Moderating Role CEO Compensation” Psychology Research and Behavior Management (Scopus, WOS- SSCI), Vol.16, p.397-417.

Islam, M.R., Haque, M.Z,. and Moutushi, R.H (Principal and Corresponding Author) (2022) Earnings quality and financial flexibility: A moderating role of corporate governance” Cogent Business and Management, Vol.9, Issue No.1 https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2022.2097620

Islam, M.R., Dewi, L.V., Fatematuzhora., and Rahman, M.M., (corresponding author and contributions are equal) (2021) “ Measuring Firms’ Intrinsic Value.” Asian Economic and Financial Review. Vol. 11, No. 6, p.429-445. (Scopus). DOI: 10.18488/journal.aefr.2021.116.429.445.

Islam, M.R., Wang, M., Zulfiqar, M., Ghafoor, S ., and Bikanyi, K.J.(2020) Does Earnings Quality Instigate Financial Flexibility in the emerging economy?” Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja (SSCI,Q2,IF 2.229, Scopus), VOL. 33, NO. 1, 1647–1666. https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2020.1758588

Chi, G. Uddin, M.S., Islam, M.R., Habib, T., Zhou, Y. (Contributions are equal) (2020). A Comprehensive Study on Hybrid Classifiers for Credit Risk Assessment: Empirical Evidence from Real-World Credit Data. Journal of Risk Model Validation (SSCI, IF-0.485, ABS–1, ABDC– C, Scopus). Vol.14, No.4, pp.1-39. DOI: 10.21314/JRMV.2020.228

Bahta, D., Yun, J., Islam, M.R., and Bikanyi, K.J.( Contributions are equal) (2020) How Does CSR Enhance SMEs Financial Performance? The Mediating Role of Firm Reputation.” Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja (SSCI,Q2,IF 2.229,Scopus), https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2020.1828130

Bahta, D., Yun, J., Islam, M.R., and Ashfaq, M. (Contributions are equal) (2020) " Corporate Social Responsibility, innovation capability, and firm performance: Evidence from SME" Social Responsibility Journal (ESCI, Scopus), https://doi.org/10.1108/SRJ-12-2019-0401

Zulfiqar, M., Yousaf, M.U., Islam, M.R., and Ghafoor, S . (Corresponding author) (2020) “Family Firms Propensity to Lean Innovation: A Moderating Role of CEO compensation” Journal of Family Business Management (ESCI, Scopus), Vol.11, No.1, pp 32-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFBM-11-2018-0057

Islam, M.R., Wang, M., Zulfiqar, M., (2019) “Impact of Corporate Governance on Firms’ Financial Flexibility-Evidence from Bangladesh. “International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting. Vol.9 (4) pp.183-204 (ABDC).

Islam, M.R., Wang, M., & Dewri, L.V. (2019) “Financial Flexibility-A Synthesis of Literature Review” International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting. Vol.9, No.1(ABDC).

Md.R.Islam., Man. Wang. & Muhammad Zulfiqar (2019) “Impact of Corporate Governance on Firms’ Financial Flexibility-Evidence from Bangladesh. “International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting. Vol.9 (4) pp.183-204 [ABDC].

Md. R. Islam & L.V. Dewri.(2016), “Performance of Public Mutual Funds (PMFs) in Emerging Economies: A Case of Bangladesh” International Journal of Business and Management(IJBM); Vol. 11, No. 6, pp.296-301; Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education. [ABDC]

N. K.Saha, Md.R. Islam &A.U. Hoque (2016), “Factors Affecting Customers’ Satisfaction of Mobile Phone Subscribers: An Empirical Study on Mobile Telecommunication Industry in Bangladesh” International Journal of Business and Management (IJBM); Vol. 11, No. 6. pp.252-261; Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education. [ABDC]

L. V. Dewri, Md. R. Islam & N.K. Saha (2016) “Behavioral analysis of credit card users in a Developing Country- A Case of Bangladesh.” International Journal of Business and Management (IJBM), Volume: 11, Issue: 04, PP -.299-313; Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education. [ABDC]

L.V.Dewri, Md. R. Islam & S. M. Arifuzzaman (2015) “Behavioral analysis of investors’ attitude towards dividend declaration in developing country – A case of Bangladesh.” International Journal of Business and Management (IJBM), Volume: 10, Issue: 11, PP 185-198; Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education. [ABDC]

Md. R. Islam et al. (2015). “The Austrian and Keynesian business cycle theory and its effectiveness to combat recession-A case study in the construction industry in the United Kingdom” Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, No.12.pp.124-131

Md. R.Islam et.al.( (2014). “How Earning per Share (EPS) effects on Share Price and Firm Value” European Journal of Business and Management, Vol.6, No.17.pp 97-108.

T. T. Choudhury, Md. R. Islam & M. A Bashir((2013) "Banking sector of Bangladesh: How to go green," International Academic Research Journal of Business and Management, Vol.2, Issue No.29.

Md. R. Islam, S.S Pomi & CM A. Rhaman (2012), "Critical analysis of Strategic Environmental Management Accounting."Journal of International Business and Management, Vol.1, No.3.pp.1-8.

Md.R. Islam, Md.Salim, T. T. Choudhury (2013)"The Development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and challenges of Environmental and Social Reporting in Bangladesh" European Journal of Business and Management Vol.5, No.23, pp160-169.

National

Md.R.Islam, M.A Bashir & T. T. Choudhury (2013)."Usefulness and Trustworthiness of Corporate Annual Reports for UK Individual Investors for Decision Making" The Jahangir Nagar Journal of Business and Finance, Vol.1.Published by Jahangir Nagar University, Savar, Dhaka

Presented a research paper on “ The role of Board Leadership Structure in achieving Financial Flexibility: Evidence from Emerging Economy” at International Accounting Conference organized by Bangladesh Accouting Association,Dhaka-Bangladesh on 28-29 Januray,2023.
Presented a research paper on "Effect of Corporate Governance on firm's intrinsic value: Evidence from Bangladesh" at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian China on May 30, 2018.

Choudhury,T,T.;Islam,M,R., and Bashir,M,M,A.(2013), “Banking sector of Bangladesh: How to go green”,International Academic Research Journal of Business and Management, Vol.2,Issue No.2, 2013
Islam,M,R.,Pomi,S,S.,Rhaman,C,A.,(2012), “Critical analysis of Strategic Environmental Management Accounting”, Journal of International Business and Management, Vol.1,No.3, 2012

Awards & Achievements

1. Nominated by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education and gained a Chinese Government Scholarship (Type-A) for pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE, CN.).

2. Achieved PhD in Accounting in June-2021.

3. Awarded Masters of Science (MSc.) in Accounting in June-2011 from University of Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom.

4. Achieved Gold Medal from university of Rajshahi for scoring Top Marks and First Position among the Departments in the Faculty of Business Studies in the MBA examination-2001.

5. Obtained University Award for securing the First Position in the Department of Accounting and Information System in the MBA examination-2001.

6. Obtained Deans Scholarship in the year 2000.

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