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Department of Economics, 7th Floor, Varendra University, Bypass Road, Rajshahi.
Designation Office Department
Assistant Professor Economics
Assistant Proctor Proctorial Body
Education Summary PhD (On-going) , Masters, Honours
Name of Degree Subject/Group Institution University Passing Year
PhD (On-going) Economics Institute of Bangladesh Studies University of Rajshahi
Masters Economics Department of Economics Rajshahi University 2013
Honours Economics Department of Economics Rajshahi University 2012
Duration Department/Office Organization Position
01 Sep 2020 - 24 Aug 2026 Economics Varendra University Assistant Professor
16 Jan 2016 - 31 Aug 2020 Economics Varendra University Lecturer
Research Paper
# Title
1 Islam M. A., Islam M. R., Kiron M. A., Alam M. S., "Bridging Finance and Farming: Evidence on the Association between Financial Inclusion and Agricultural Performance in Southwest Bangladesh" , published in Journal of Pundra University of Science & Technology, Vol 5, No 1, 43-61
Published date: Jun 2026
2 Md Shamsul Alam, Md Asduzzaman Kiron, Rakibul Islam, Md Sabbir Hossain, "Exploring the Impact of Part-Time Employment on Academic Performance among University Students: Evidence from Rajshahi City of Bangladesh" , published in Journal of Harbin Engineering University, Vol 46, No.05, 67-75
Published date: May 2025
3 Ataul Gani Osmani, Rakibul Islam, Habibur Rahman, Al-Amin, "Incidence and Determinants of Educated-Youth Unemployment in Rajshahi City of Bangladesh." , published in Economic Insights-Trends & Challenges, Vol.X(LXXIII) No. 1/2021, Page: 73-82
Published date: Apr 2021
4 Md. Ataul Gani Osmani, Md. Rakibul Islam, Md. Habibur Rahman, Md. Al-Amin, "Incidence of youth unemployment and vulnerability status of unemployed youths in Rajshahi city" , published in Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Volume-35(2), Page: 241-252, ISSN 2227-3182
Published date: Dec 2019
Conference Paper
# Title
1 Md Rakibul Islam, Shihab Sharar Raad, Md Asduzzaman Kiron, Md Shamsul Alam, "Determinants of Street Vendors’ Income in the Informal Sector of Rajshahi City" , published in International Conference on Business Innovation and Sustainable Development (ICBISD 2026)
Published date: Jan 2026
Article
# Title
1 Md. Rakibul Islam, "Agricultural Transformation in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Rajshahi District, Bangladesh " , published in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 4, Issue 12, ISSN No.: 2456-2165, Page no: 458-464
Published date: Dec 2019
2 Md. Rakibul Islam , "Socio-economic condition and medical facilities of garments workers of gazipur district, Bangladesh. " , published in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, ISSN No.: 2456-2165, Volume 4, Issue 11, Page no: 116-122
Published date: Nov 2019
COURSE OFFERED
Course Name Course Activity Course Materials
Resource and Environmental Economics Inactive
Industrial Economics Inactive
Financial Investment and Security Analysis Inactive
Project Appraisal Inactive
Islamic Economics Inactive
History of Capitalist Development Inactive
Macroeconomics-I Inactive
Microeconomics I Active
International Economics II Active
Population Economics Active
International Economics (MSS) Active
International Economics I Active
RESEARCHES

Title: An evalustion of primary school certificate (PSC) and junior school certificate (JSC) examination of Bangladesh

Project Institute: Rajshahi University

Project Supervisor: Dr. A N K Noman, Professor, Department of Economics, Rajshahi University

Title: Revitalization Strategy of the Sericulture Farming Households in Rajshahi District

Project Institute: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR),Varendra University

Project Supervisor: Dr. Tariq Saiful Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Economics, Varendra University

Title: Urban Youth Unemployment in Rajshahi City of Bangladesh

Project Institute: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR),Varendra University

Project Supervisor: Md. Ataul Gani Osmani, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Varendra University

GRANTS

Title: Revitalization Strategy of the Sericulture Farming Households in Rajshahi District

Principle Investigator: Professor Dr. Tariq Saiful Islam

Co-Investigator: Arif Ibne Asad, Md. Ataul Gani Osmani, Md. Rakibul Islam

Duration: 01/07/2016 - 31/12/2018

Funding Source: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR), Varendra University.

Title: Urban Youth Unemployment in Rajshahi City of Bangladesh

Principle Investigator: Md. Ataul Gani Osmani

Co-Investigator: Md. Rakibul Islam

Duration: 01/07/2019 - 03/11/2021

Funding Source: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR), Varendra University.

Memberships and Activities

  • Member, Varendra University Economic Association (2016-09-01 to Present)

Seminar Attended

  • A Simple Discussion of Regression Diagnostics, Organized by Speaker: Professor Dr. AHM Rahmatulla Imon, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Ball State University, USA, Organized by the Department of Economics at Kazla Building, Varendra University, Rajshahi. (July 16, 2021)

  • Use and Abuse of Statistics in Social Science Research, Organized by Speaker: Professor Dr. AHM Rahmatulla Imon, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Ball State University, USA, Organized by the Research centre of Varendra University at Kazla Building, Varendra University, Rajshahi. (August 08, 2018)

  • Beyond the look, Organized by Speaker: Professor Bassam Mikheal Lahoud, Department of Fine Arts and Foundation Studies at Lebanese American University, Byblos & Beirut, Organized by the Research centre of Varendra University at Senate Building, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi. (October 28, 2018)

  • Workshop on Stress Management for Teachers, Organized by American Corner Rajshahi, Varendra University (February 27, 2022)

  • Workshop on: Outcome-Based Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) (07 July 2026)

  • Workshop on: Social Behavior Change (SBC) Capacity Building with Academics, Organized by University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh (January 2025)

  • Real-life Challenges and Opportunities of a University Graduate; Conducted by Hafizur Rahman Khan, Honorable Chairman of Runner Group, Organized by Varendra University Career Center (21 April 2025)

  • Advancing Education in Bangladesh: Exploring Teaching Strategies, Research and Impact, Organized by Varendra University Career Center and Asia Pacific University, Dhaka (30 November 2024)

  • Workshop no: Exploring Blooms Taxonomy and Art of Questioning according to BNQF & BAC, Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Varendra University (14 March 2024)

  • Maintaining Course File according to OBE curriculum as per UGC guideline, Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Varendra University (29 January 2023)

  • Self Assessment of Varendra University for Accreditation, Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Varendra University (21 September 2022)

  • Workshop on Outcome Based Education (OBE), Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Varendra University (2022)

  • Professional Development Workshop, Organized by Varendra University (2016 and 2017)