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Designation Office Department
Associate Professor Business Administration
Education Summary Ph.D (Fellow), MBA, BBA
Name of Degree Subject/Group Institution University Passing Year
Ph.D (Fellow) Education Institute of Education and Research University of Rajshahi 2024
MBA Accounting and Information Systems University of Rajshahi University of Rajshahi 2012
BBA Accounting and Information Systems University of Rajshahi University of Rajshahi 2011
Duration Department/Office Organization Position
01 Nov 2018 - 14 May 2026 Department of Business Administration Varendra University Assistant Professor
08 Sep 2014 - 31 Oct 2018 Department of Business Administration Varendra University Lecturer
12 May 2014 - 04 Sep 2014 Accounting Dhaka Commerce College Lecturer (Lecture Base)
Article
# Title
1 Ahmed, A., Hossain, M., Afrin, K. H., Parven, S., & Jahan, A., "The conditional promise of FDI: New insights from South Asia’s growth experience." , published in International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences,
Published date: Jul 2025
2 Advocate Varun Goel, Genu Roney Varghese, Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Atia Ahmed, ""The Influence of Leadership Styles on Organizational Performance: A Case Study Approach"" , published in International Journal of Business & Management Science
Published date: Mar 2025
3 Dr. Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Atia Ahmed, Sunjida Parvin, ""Investigating Job Satisfaction Drivers: Comparative Analysis of Private and Public Sector Banks in Bangladesh"" , published in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 8, Issue 11,
Published date: Dec 2023
4 Anima Karmakar, Kaniz Habiba Afrin, ZIARAT HOSSAIN KHAN, Atia Ahmed, Mousumi Sultana, ""Purchasing Intentions of Consumers at A City Superstore" , published in Russian Law Journal
Published date: Oct 2023
5 Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Atia Ahmed, "SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A TOOL OF DEVELOPMENT: CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVE" , published in International Journal of Professional Business Review
Published date: Sep 2023
6 Dr. Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Mohammad Shofiqul Islam, Atia Ahmed, Anima Karmakar. , "Exploring Economic Growth-Unemployment Dynamic Interplay in the Context of Bangladesh." , published in Journal of Informatics Education and Research ISSN: 1526-4726 Vol 3 Issue 2 (2023)
Published date: Sep 2023
7 Atia Ahmed, Anima Karmakar, Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Afsana Jahan, "Student Involvement in Online Learning: A Multifaceted Perspective" , published in Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2023, 11, 355-371 https://www.scirp.org/journal/jss ISSN Online: 2327-5960 ISSN Print: 2327-5952
Published date: Aug 2023
8 Atia Ahmed, Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Anima Karmakar, Tamal Chakrobortty, ""Exploring the Nexus of Domestic Debt and Private Sector Credit in Developing Countries with a Focus on Bangladesh", " , published in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FINANCE & BANKING STUDIES 12 (2) (2023) 67-75
Published date: Aug 2023
9 Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Atia Ahmed, Anima Karmakar, ""The Exert of Diverse Leadership Behavior on the Efficiency of Organizations: A Conceptual Model"" , published in BALTIC JOURNAL OF LAW & POLITICS A Journal of Vytautas Magnus University VOLUME 16, NUMBER 3 (2023) ISSN 2029-0454
Published date: Jul 2023
10 Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Mohammad Shofiqul Islam, Atia Ahmed, Anima Karmakar, "The Importance of Soft Skills: A Comprehensive Study on the Employability of Business Graduates in Bangladesh", " , published in in European Economic Letters (EEL), Volume 13, Issue 3, Published date: Jun 2023
Published date: Jun 2023
11 Dr. Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Atia Ahmed, ""Green Human Resource Management History: A Bibliometrics Reflection"" , published in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2023
Published date: Jun 2023
12 Anuja Rani Saha, Atia Ahmed, "E-MARKETING PRACTICES IN BANGLADESH." , published in IJCSPUB-International Journal of Current Scienc (IJCSPUB), 13(2), 449-454.
Published date: May 2023
13 Atia Ahmed, Mousumi Sultana, Anima Karmakar, "Uncovering the Extent of Social Responsibility of Private Commercial Banks: A Comparative Study on CSR Activities during COVID Pandemic" , published in European Journal of Business and Management www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol.14, No.20, 2022
Published date: Oct 2022
14 Habib, S. N., Karmakar, A., & Ahmed, A., "Determinants of Intention to Become an Entrepreneur: A Study on Undergraduate Students of Bangladesh" , published in IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM),e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 23, Issue 6. Ser. VIII (June 2021), PP 05-11
Published date: Jun 2021
15 Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Atia Ahmed, "Is Microfinance Beneficial or Opportunistic? " , published in Chinese Business Review
Published date: Sep 2019
16 Karmakar, A., & Ahmed, A. , "Consumers’ Perception toward Brand Preferences while Purchasing Personal Care Products: A Study on Rajshahi City" , published in ABC Research Alert, 7(1), Bangladesh.
Published date: Apr 2019
17 Karmakar, A., Habib, S. N., & Ahmed, A., "SDG 5: Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Perception of Women Entrepreneurs towards Bank Loan: A Study on Rajshahi City" , published in Asian Business Review, 8(3), Art. #15, pp. 105-114.
Published date: Sep 2018
COURSE OFFERED
Course Name Course Activity Course Materials
Basic Accounting Active
Principles of Cost & Management Accounting Active
Taxation Active
Cost Accounting Active
Auditing Inactive
Advanced Accounting II Inactive
Advanced Auditing Inactive
Managerial Accounting Active
Economics and Accountancy Inactive
Industrial Management and Accountancy Inactive

Memberships and Activities

  • Convener of Examination Committee , Department of Business Administration , Varendra University (2018-01-01 to Present)

  • Convener of Academic Committee, Department of Business Administration , Varendra University (2020-05-03 to Present)

  • Co-convener of Academic Committee , Department of Business Administration , Varendra University (2018-05-01 to 2020-04-30)

  • Moderator of Varendra University , Department of Business Administration , Varendra University (2016-12-01 to 2017-07-31)

  • Member of Fresher’s Orientation, Department of Business Administration , Varendra University (2021-01-01 to Present)

  • Member of Student Farewell, Department of Business Administration , Varendra University (2021-01-01 to Present)

  • Member of Cultural Program, Department of Business Administration , Varendra University (2021-01-01 to Present)

Seminar Attended

  • • Workshop on Career Roadmap, Organized by Centre for Excellence, Department of Business Administration, Varendra University. (June 13, 2019)

  • “The Landscape of Social Science Research” , Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University (05 May 2019)

  • “The Art of Teaching” , Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University, Rajshahi (07 March 2019)

  • • Employee Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intension Relationship: A Comparative Study between Public and Private Bank Employees by Dr. Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Varendra University., Organized by Research Centre, Varendra University. (January 10, 2019)

  • “International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development 2018” , Organized by Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi (March 8-9, 2018 )

  • “Basic Guidelines for Strengthening Presentation Skill” , Organized by Varendra University Business Club (26th November 2017)

  • “Teacher’s Training Workshop” , Organized by Varendra University (May 10-11, 2016)

  • • Think outside the Box: Digital Opportunities for Varendra University by Md. Abid Hasan. Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Varendra University. , Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University (February 28, 2019)

  • • Factors Affecting on the Adoption of 4G Mobile Services in Bangladesh by Md. Abid Hasan, Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Varendra University, Organized by Research Centre, Varendra University (November 22, 2018)

  • • Green Financing: Way to Sustainable Economic Development by Md. Rezaul Karim., Organized by Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University. (September 27, 2018)

  • • Guerrilla Marketing: The New Weapon for Entrepreneurs by Mr. Maruf Reza. Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Varendra University. , Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University, Rajshahi. (May 31, 2018)

  • Career Planning: In search of Right Path” , Organized by Varendra University Business Club (10 March ,2016)

  • “Information Technology in Business Applications and Process Automation” , Organized by Varendra University Business Club (18.12.2014 )

  • Education and Research: Australia-Bangladesh Perspective” , Organized by Varendra University Business Club (12.10.2014 )

  • "How to Increase Student Engagement on Class During Covid-19 Pandemic?", Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University (NOVEMBER 15, 2020)

  • "Elevating Yourself With Dr. Rubana Huq", Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University (March 13, 2020)

  • "How to Enhance Employability" based on the theme, 'integrating real-world during student life',, Organized by Varendra University Business Club (October 13, 2021)

  • "Competency & Skill Sets for Career in Private or Public Sector or Self Employment"; Keynote Speaker Khandoker Muhammad Solaiman (Solaiman Shukhon), Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University (26th August, 2021)

  • Career Talk on "Professional CV, Cover Letter Tricks and E-mail Writing Hacks", Organized by Department of Business Administration, Varendra University (March 20,2021)

  • "Tips to Learn the Basic Tricks of MS Teams Quickly", Organized by Varendra University (06.02.2021)

  • "Essential Microsoft Teams Features for Teachers", Organized by Varendra University (18.01.2021)