About

Farid A. Sobhani PhD

Professor

School of Business and Economics

United International University (UIU)

United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka-1212

Contact: +8801767887261 (WhatsApp)

Email: drsobhani@uiu.ac.bd (official)

drfasobhani@gmail.com (personal)  

BRIEF PROFILE

Dr. F. A. Sobhani is a Professor in the School of Business and Economics at United International University (UIU), Dhaka. He is a Visiting Professor at the Accounting Research Institute (ARI) of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. He is the President of the Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA). He is the Vice-President of the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) and Founding Chairman of the Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM) Chittagong. He is a Board Member of Agile in Education USA, New York. Dr. Sobhani started his career as a corporate professional in 1996. He served as a Financial Analyst cum Company Secretary at Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL), Dhaka. He was a Professor and Dean at Daffodil International University (DIU) and International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC). He was the Director of the MBA Program in the School of Business and Economics at UIU. He served as an external member at Rajshahi University, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), and taught in the MBA Program at Bangladesh Open University (BOU), Dhaka. After completing of BBA and MBA from the University of Chittagong, he obtained a second Master’s degree in Project Management from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He did his PhD in Corporate Sustainability & HR Disclosure from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. He is a Scrum Master from the USA. He published 11 (eleven) books and magazines. He received ‘The Education Award 2022’ by Swadhinata Sangsad, Dhaka, and ‘The HR Guru Award 2017’ by Stamford University, Dhaka. He conducted research having grants from institutions in Australia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh and now he is conducting research with a grant of USD 20,000.00. He published around 100 articles in Journals, conference proceedings, magazines, and newspapers. His areas of research are corporate disclosure, HR, leadership, and agile in education. He was a Coordinator of the USIM-IIUC PhD Collaboration Program at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia. He supervised PhD students at home and abroad; and examined doctoral theses as an external examiner at globally reputed universities in Australia, Malaysia, and India. He explored 21 countries around the world. He presented research papers and delivered keynote speeches at many international conferences in Asia, Europe, Australia, and the United States especially at Virginia State University, USA; University of Western Sydney, Australia; Oxford University, UK; Cambridge University, UK; Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand and so on.

  • CAREER OBJECTIVE
    Looking forward to having an opportunity to unlock my potential and contribute to teaching,
    research and institutional development.

Academic Qualifications

PhD in HR Accounting, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia (2011):
Farid delved into the intricate world of HR Accounting at the esteemed Universiti Sains Malaysia, exploring the intersections between human capital and financial reporting.

Master’s Degree in Project Management, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium (2001):
Venturing into the heart of Europe, Farid honed his skills in Project Management at the University of Antwerp, gaining insights into strategic planning and execution methodologies.

MBA in Accounting, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh (1996):
Returning to his roots in Bangladesh, Farid pursued an MBA specializing in Accounting at the University of Chittagong, laying the groundwork for a career in financial management.

BBA in Accounting, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh (1995):
Farid’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Chittagong, shaping his foundational understanding of financial principles.

HSC in Commerce, Gurudayal Govt. College, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh (1989):
Farid commenced his academic voyage at Gurudayal Govt. College, where he explored commerce, setting the stage for higher education.

SSC in Science, KCSM High School, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh (1987):
The formative years were spent at KCSM High School, where Farid delved into the realms of science, laying the groundwork for future academic pursuits.

2. Professional Qualification

Scrum Master Certification, Scrum Inc, USA (2021):
In the ever-evolving landscape of agile methodologies, Farid acquired the prestigious Scrum Master certification from Scrum Inc., enhancing his proficiency in agile practices, particularly in the context of education.

Faculty Positions

  • Professor, School of Business and Economics, United International University (UIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2018 – Present)
  • Visiting Professor, Accounting Research Institute (ARI), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia (2016 – 2018, Reappointed 2021 – 2023)
  • Professor, Department of Business Administration, Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2016 – 2018)
  • Professor, Department of Business Administration, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), Chittagong, Bangladesh (2011 – 2016)
  • Guest Faculty, Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM), Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), Chittagong Campus (2006 – 2015)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, IIUC, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2006 – 2011)
  • Visiting Lecturer, Graduation Level Program, ATIC, Penang, Malaysia (2010 – 2011)
  • Guest Faculty, MBA Program, Bangladesh Open University (BOU), Dhaka (2006 – 2007)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, IIUC, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2002 – 2006)
  • Guest Faculty, BBA Program, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Naval Academy, Patenga, Chittagong (2015)
  • Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, IIUC, Chittagong, Bangladesh (1998 – 2002)

Farid’s journey through academia reflects his dedication to shaping future leaders and his commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.

4. Administrative Positions

4.1 Responsibilities Performed

  • Director, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2019 – 2022)
  • Director, Master in International Human Resource Management (MIHRM) Program, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2018 – 2022)
  • Dean, Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI), Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2017 – 2018)
  • Director, Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI), Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2016)
  • Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2013 – 2016)
  • Director, Centre for Research and Publication, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2012 – 2016)
  • Chief In-charge, Permanent Campus (Sitakunda), International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2011 – 2012)
  • Head, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Studies, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2003 – 2007)
  • Coordinator, PhD Program under Special Scheme, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Malaysia (2015 – 2016)

4.2 Contributions of Administrative Positions

Farid A. Sobhani’s tenure in various administrative roles has been marked by significant contributions to academic and organizational development, including:

  • Preparation and approval of Faculty Ordinance by the Academic Council.
  • Introduction of new academic programs such as Master of Bank Management (MBM), Master in International HRM (MIHRM), and BSS in Economics.
  • Facilitation of MoU, MoA, and LoI signings with international universities.
  • Securing research grants from prestigious institutions like Accounting Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, and Australian Academy of Business Leadership (AABL), Australia.
  • Expert guidance on Outcome Based Education (OBE).
  • Implementation of Agile Teaching Approach following the EduScrum Framework.
  • Establishment of faculty development and monitoring programs.
  • Organization of Industry-Academia collaboration programs.
  • Regular updating of academic curricula.
  • Contribution to the development of Service Rules, faculty recruitment & promotion policies.
  • Implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Faculty Members.
  • Organization of international conferences, conventions, summits, and seminars.
  • Introduction of Clubs, Forums, and Alumni Associations associated with undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Formulation of Bylaws for different Clubs, Forums, and Societies.
  • Leadership of the Student Admissions Committee and formulation of admission policies.
  • Coordination of PhD Collaboration Programs with foreign universities.
  • Facilitation of academic collaborations with Macquarie University, Australia, and Virginia State University, USA.
  • Assistance in the accreditation of academic programs.
  • Organization of foreign trips and joint programs with universities in Türkiye, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangkok, and India.
  • Introduction of strategic plans, faculty counseling, and motivation for faculty development.
  • Implementation of student engagement programs and establishment of a placement unit.
  • Leadership of important Inquiry Committees for disciplinary actions.
  • Provision of advisory services to top management and Board of Trustees.
  • Execution of responsibilities assigned by the top management as needed.

5. Community Engagement and Professional Responsibilities

Farid A. Sobhani’s commitment to community engagement and professional responsibilities is reflected in his diverse roles and leadership positions:

  • Board Member, Agile in Education USA, New York (15 October 2021 – Present): Contributing to the advancement of Agile methodologies in education.
  • Lead, Agile in Education Asia (15 October 2021 – Present): Spearheading the Asian chapter of Agile in Education USA.
  • President, Bangladesh Society for Private University Academic (BSPUA) (24 June 2021 – Present): Providing leadership in private university academics.
  • Vice President, Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO), Dhaka (31 August 2021 – Present): Contributing to HR development at a national level.
  • Chairman, Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM), Chittagong (2016-2019): Leading HR initiatives in the Chittagong region.
  • Chairman, Construction and Procurement Committee, United Garden Society, United City, Dhaka (November 2022 – Present): Overseeing construction and procurement activities.
  • Secretary General, Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO), Dhaka (26 February 2018 – 30 August 2021): Contributing to HR development at a national level.
  • Company Secretary, Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL), Dhaka (27 August 1997 – February 1998): Managing company secretarial duties.
  • Financial Analyst, Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL), Dhaka (5 December 1995 – 26 August 1997): Analyzing financial data and providing insights.

Farid’s involvement in various community and professional organizations demonstrates his dedication to fostering growth and development in diverse sectors.

6. Editorial Responsibilities

Farid A. Sobhani’s editorial roles underscore his commitment to scholarly discourse and knowledge dissemination across various domains:

  • Editor, Australian Journal of Accounting, Economics and Finance
    January 2019 – December 2020
    Published by Australasian Centre for Research and Development, Sydney, Australia.
  • Editor, DIU Journal of Business and Economics
    Vol. 11, No. 1, December 2017
    Published by Daffodil International University, Dhaka.
  • Associate Editor, International Journal of Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management
    Vol. 1-3 (2017 & 2018)
    Published by Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM), Dhaka.
  • Executive Editor, IIUC Business Review
    Vol. 1, 3, 4 (2006, 2013, 2015) & IIUC Studies, Vol. 14 (2015)
    Published by Center for Research and Publication (CRP), International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), Chattogram.
  • Editorial Member, Best Practices for Higher Education in Bangladesh
    Proposed edited book from BSPUA (ongoing project)
    Starting from 1 September 2023.
  • Editorial Member, International Journal of Ethics in Social Sciences
    Vol. 1-3 (2013-2015)
    Published by Center for Research on Islamic Management & Business, Dhaka.
  • Editorial Member, USTA 2021 (University of Science and Technology Annual)
    Vol. 25, No. 1, 2021
    Published by University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chattogram.

Farid’s editorial contributions have enriched academic publications, fostering scholarly dialogue and advancing knowledge in their respective fields.

7. Grants, Awards, and Achievements

Farid A. Sobhani’s dedication to research and academic excellence is evidenced by numerous grants, awards, and achievements throughout his career:

  • Best Paper Award at the 36th ANZAM Conference 2023: Recognized for the paper titled “From the Classroom to the Community: The Impact of Responsible Management Education on Student Satisfaction and University Reputation” in Wellington, New Zealand. The research was funded by IAR-UIU and AABL-Australia.
  • Education Award 2022, Swadhinata Sangsad Sommanona: Acknowledged by Swadhinata Sangsad, Dhaka, for contributions to education.
  • Research Grant jointly funded by IAR-UIU and AABL: Awarded BDT 1,000,000+ for research related to university administration, with collaborators from CQ University, Sydney, and Kent Institute Australia, Sydney.
  • Research Grant jointly funded by UIU and UiTM: Awarded USD 5,000 for joint research on Financial Criminology.
  • Research Grant from UIU: Awarded BDT 4,99,000 for research in Human Resource Management, successfully completed in collaboration with Central Queensland University, Australia.
  • Recipient of “The Ultimate HR Guru” Award 2017: Recognized by Stamford University Bangladesh in association with HR Bangladesh Limited.
  • Best Paper Awards in Various Conferences: Recognized for papers presented at international conferences on topics including Islamic Economics, Social Enterprise, and Eradication of Extreme Poverty.
  • Recipient of IDB Scholarship and Swedish Government Fund: Received scholarships for pursuing Ph.D. and Master’s programs respectively.
  • Teaching Performance Appraisal and Teaching Efficiency Rating: Consistently received high scores and ratings from students in BBA & MBA programs at Daffodil International University and IIUC.
  • Completion of Project for KAFCO: Successfully implemented a Performance Appraisal System at Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited under the guidance of KPMG, Singapore in 2006.

Farid’s remarkable achievements underscore his commitment to excellence in academia and research and his dedication to advancing knowledge and education.

8. Research and Publications

8.1 Yearly Research Contributions:

2023:

  1. Md. Jaber Al Islam, Imroz Mahmud, Aminul Islam, Farid Ahammad Sobhani, Md. Sharif Hassan & Arif Ahsan. (2023). Escaping the middle-income trap: A study on a developing economy, Cogent Social Sciences, 9:2, 2286035, DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2023.2286035
  2. Zhu, Y.; Zhang, H.; Siddik, A.B.; Zheng, Y.; Sobhani, F.A. Understanding Corporate Green Competitive Advantage through Green Technology Adoption and Green Dynamic Capabilities: Does Green Product Innovation Matter? Systems 2023, 11, 461. https://doi.org/10.3390/ systems11090461
  3. Q Wang, Gazi MAI, Sobhani FA, Masud AA, Islam MA, Akter T (2023). Green Human Resources Management and Job Pursuit Intention: Mediating Role of Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Reputation, Environ. Res. Commun. 5 (2023) 075001, DOI 10.1088/2515-7620/acda81
  4. Halim, M.A.; Moudud-Ul-Huq, S.; Sobhani, F.A.; Karim, Z.; Nesa, Z. The Nexus of Banks’ Competition, Ownership Structure, and Economic Growth on Credit Risk and Financial Stability. Economies 2023, 11, 203. https://doi.org/10.3390/economies11080203
  5. Moudud-Ul-Huq, S.; Halim, M.A.; Sobhani, F.A.; Karim, Z.; Nesa, Z. (2023). The Nexus of Competition, Loan Quality, and Ownership Structure for Risk-Taking Behaviour. Risks 2023, 11, 68. https://doi.org/10.3390/risks11040068
  6. Islam, M.A.; Islam, M.A.; Sobhani, F.A.; Royhan, P.; Alam, M.K.; Hassan, M.S. (2023). The Paddy Procurement System for Sustainability: Evidence from Bangladesh Agriculture Sector. Sustainability 2023, 15, 5589. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065589
  7. Zhou, S.; Rashid, M.H.U.; Mohd. Zobair, S.A.; Sobhani, F.A.; Siddik, A.B. (2023). Does ESG Impact Firms’ Sustainability Performance? The Mediating Effect of Innovation Performance. Sustainability 2023, 15, 5586. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065586
  8. Gazi MAI, Masud AA, Sobhani FA, Dhar BK, Hossain MS, Hossain AI (2023). An Empirical Study on Emergency of Distant Tertiary Education in the Southern Region of Bangladesh during COVID-19: Policy Implication. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023; 20(5):4372. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054372
  9. Mahmud, I.; Ahmed, S.; Sobhani, F.A.; Islam, M.A.; Sahel, S. (2023). The Influence of Mall Management Dimensions on Perceived Experience and Patronage Intentions in an Emerging Economy. Sustainability 2023, 15, 3258. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/su15043258
  10. Cheng, Y.; Masukujjaman, M.; Sobhani, F.A.; Hamayun, M.; Alam, S.S. (2023). Green Logistics, Green Human Capital, and Circular Economy: The Mediating Role of Sustainable Production. Sustainability 2023, 15, 1045. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021045
  11. Huda, N.; Sobhani, F.A.; Al-Mahmood, A. K.; Rahman, S.; Ahmad, A. U. F.; Akter, T.; Haque, A.; Afrin, S. F. (2023). CSR to tackle the Economic Effect of Covid 19: The case of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 22(01), 154-162

2022:

  1. Karim, R.A.; Sobhani, F.A.; Rabiul, M.K.; Lepee, N.J.; Kabir, M.R.; Chowdhury, M.A.M. (2022). Linking Fintech Payment Services and Customer Loyalty Intention in the Hospitality Industry: The Mediating Role of Customer Experience and Attitude. Sustainability 2022, 14, 16481. [DOI: 10.3390/su142416481]
  2. Thottoli, M.M.; Islam, M.A.; Sobhani, F.A.; Rahman, S.; Hassan, M.S. (2022). Auditing and Sustainability Accounting: A global examination using the Scopus Database. Sustainability 2022, 14, 16323. [DOI: 10.3390/su142316323]
  3. Hassan, M.S.; Islam, M.A.; Sobhani, F.A.; Hassan, M.M.; Hassan, M.A. (2022). Patients’ Intention to Adopt Fintech Services: A Study on Bangladesh Healthcare Sector. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 15302. [DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215302]
  4. Islam MA, Haji Mat Said SB, Umarlebbe JH, Sobhani FA and Afrin S (2022). Conceptualization of head-heart-hands model for developing an effective 21st-century teacher. Front. Psychol. 13:968723. [DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.968723]
  5. M Hassan, M Islam, FA Sobhani, H Nasir, I Mahmud, FT Zahra (2022). Drivers Influencing the Adoption Intention towards Mobile Fintech Services: A Study on the Emerging Bangladesh Market, Information, 13(7), 349
  6. MAK Azad, MA Islam, FA Sobhani, MS Hassan, M Masukujjaman (2022). Revisiting the Current Status of Green Finance and Sustainable Finance Disbursement: A Policy Insights, Sustainability, 14(14), 8911
  7. K Tan, AB Siddik, FA Sobhani, M Hamayun, M Masukujjaman (2022). Do Environmental Strategy and Awareness Improve Firms’ Environmental and Financial Performance? The Role of Competitive Advantage, Sustainability, 14(17), 10600
  8. Kabir, M. R., F. A. Sobhani, N. Mohamed, D. M. Ashrafi (2022). Impact of Integrity and Internal Audit Transparency on Audit Quality: The Moderating Role of Blockchain, Management and Accounting Review, 21(1), 203-233
  9. Gazi, Md Abu Issa; Md Aminul Islam, Farid Ahammad Sobhani, Bablu Kumar Dhar (2022). Does Job Satisfaction Differ at Different Levels of Employees? Measurement of Job Satisfaction among the Levels of Sugar Industrial Employees, Sustainability, 14(6), 35-64

2021:

  1. Sobhani, F. A., A Haque, S Rahman (2021). Socially Responsible HRM, Employee Attitude, and Bank Reputation: The Rise of CSR in Bangladesh, Sustainability, 13(5), 27-53
  2. Kabir, M. R., F. A. Sobhani, N. Mohamed (2022). Impact of Integrity and Internal Audit Transparency on Audit Fraud Risk Mitigation: Moderating Role of Blockchain Technology, Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 20(6), 1-19

2020:

  1. MA Islam, OO Ebenezer, FA Sobhani, MS Shahriar (2020). The effect of product market competition on stability and capital ratio of banks in Southeast Asian countries, Borsa Istanbul Review, 20 (3), 292-300
  2. Dhar, B.K., Mutalib, M., Sobhani, F. A. (2020). Effect of Innovation Capability on Human Capital and Organizational Performance, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 09 (04), 7074-7087
  3. Nekmahmud Md., Rahman S., Sobhani F. A., Olejniczak-Szuster K., Fekete Farkas M. (2020). A Systematic Literature Review on Development of Green Supply Chain Management, Polish Journal of Management Studies, 22 (01), 351-368

2019:

  1. Hossain, A., F. A. Sobhani, N Omar, N Mohamad, J Said (2019). Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Ethical Investment: Evidence from Banking Industries, International Journal of Financial Research, 10 (5).
  2. Hossain, MS., SB Yahiya, S Rahman, FA Sobhani, R Rahman (2019). Corporate Social Responsibility in Healthcare: A case of Islamic Banks (IBs) in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 18 (3), 567-573.
  3. Sobhani, F. A. and Rahman, M. S (2019). Financial Sustainability of Higher Education and Research: A Case of Bangladeshi Universities, Sydney International Business and Social Science Conference, Novotel Sydney Central, Sydney, Australia.

2018:

  1. Ebenezer, OO, MA Islam, WS Yusoff, FA Sobhani (2018). Exploring Liquidity Risk and Interest-Rate Risk: Implications for Profitability and Firm Value in Nigerian Banks, Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, 8, 315-326.
  2. Dhar, B. K., R. Masruki, M. Mutalib, H. M. Rahouma, F. A. Sobhani, M. M. N. Absar (2018). Mediating Effect of Organizational Commitment between Islamic Human Resource Practices and Organizational Performance among Islamic Banks of Bangladesh, The Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research, 15(2), 54-65.

2017:

  1. Kabir, M. R. & Sobhani, F. A. (2017). Risk Disclosure in Bank’s Annual Report: Bangladesh Perspective, Australian Academy of Accounting and Finance Review, 3(1), 11-20.
  2. Kabir, M. R. & Sobhani, F. A. (2017). The transformation from charity to ethical profit social enterprises: Its necessity, scope, and barriers. International Journal of Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management, 1, 37-58.
  3. Kabir, M. R., Sobhani, F. A. & Kausar, A. (2017). Management of Sadaqah through social enterprises: A study on Anjuman Mufidul Islam Bangladesh. IIUC Business Review, 6, 63-74.
  4. Dhar, B., M. A. Mutalib, F. A. Sobhani (2017). Investigating the Impact of Human Resource Accounting Practice on Organizational Performance. International Islamic Social Economic Conference at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia.

2016:

  1. Sobhani, F. A., M Murtaz, N Omar (2016). Critical analysis of the role, challenges, and shariah compliance of Islamic windows by conventional banks in Bangladesh. International Journal of Economics and Management, 10 (Special Issue 2), 391-407.
  2. Akhter, M. N. & Sobhani, F. A. (2016). Entrepreneurship for Women in Islam. DIU Journal of Business and Economics, 10(2), 97-109.
  3. Kabir, M. R. & Sobhani, F. A. (2016). Risk Disclosure in Bank’s Annual Report: Bangladesh Perspective, Conference Proceedings of Independent Global Conference on Business and Economics, held on 21 May 2016 at IUB School of Business, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  4. Sobhani, F. A. (2016). Lean & Six Sigma Tools for Sustainability. HRD Journal, Vol. 2, pp.32-33.

2015

  1. Sobhani, F. A. & Murtaz, M. (2015). “Factors behind Begging and Search for Alternatives: A Study on Female Street Beggars in Chittagong City.” IIUC Business Review, 4, 24-38.
  2. Murtaz, M. & Sobhani, F. A. (2015). “Critical Analysis of the Role, Challenges, and Shariah Compliance of Islamic Windows by Conventional Banks in Bangladesh,” presented at the International Conference on Islamic Economics, Governance, and Social Enterprise, held on December 14-15, 2015, in Melaka, Malaysia.
  3. Kabir, M. R. & Sobhani, F. A. (2015). “Transformation from Charity to Ethical Profit Social Enterprises: Its Necessity, Scope, and Barriers,” presented at the International Conference on Islamic Economics, Governance, and Social Enterprise, held on December 14-15, 2015, in Melaka, Malaysia.
  4. Kabir, M. R. & Sobhani, F. A. (2015). “Deception through Accounting Manipulation: Challenge for Corporate Governance,” presented at the International Conference on Islamic Economics, Governance, and Social Enterprise, held on December 14-15, 2015, in Melaka, Malaysia.
  5. Sobhani, F. A. & Kabir, M. R. (2015). “A Community-Based Sadaqah Approach to Eradicate Extreme Poverty: An Evaluation of Action Research Projects of CRP, IIUC,” presented at the International Conference on Islamic Economic System, held on September 29-30, 2015, in Krabi, Thailand.
  6. Kabir, M. R. & Sobhani, F. A. (2015). “Management of Institutional Sadaqah for Poverty Diminution: A Sustainable Sadaqah Model,” presented at the International Conference on Islamic Economic System, held on September 29-30, 2015, in Krabi, Thailand.
  7. Sobhani, F. A. (2015). “Factors behind Isomorphic relationship in Social and Environmental Disclosure in Heterogeneous Banks in Bangladesh: An Institutional Perspective,” presented at the Annual Conference on Social Injustice: Race and Ethnicity – A Global Perspective, organized by the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Virginia State University during March 26-27, 2015, in Virginia, USA.

2014:

  1. Sobhani, F. A. & Murtaz, M. (2014). Factors behind Begging and Search for Alternatives: A Study on Female Street Beggars in Chittagong City Corporation, Conference Proceedings of IIUCIC7-2014: International Conference on “Development of Social Enterprise and Social Business for Eradication of Extreme Poverty and Street Begging‟, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
  2. Hoque, N. & Sobhani, F. A. (2014). Developing Social Business Enterprise: A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Approach, Conference Proceedings of IIUCIC7-2014: International Conference on “Development of Social Enterprise and Social Business for Eradication of Extreme Poverty and Street Begging‟, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
  3. Kabir, M. R., Sobhani, F. A. & Sakib, N. (2014). Accounting for Social Enterprises: An Islamic Perspective, Conference Proceedings of IIUCIC7-2014: International Conference on “Development of Social Enterprise and Social Business for Eradication of Extreme Poverty and Street Begging‟, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
  4. Kabir, M. R., Sobhani, F. A. & Kausar, A. (2014). Management of Sadaqah through Social Enterprises: A Case Study of Anjuman Mufidul Islam, Bangladesh, Conference Proceedings of IIUCIC7-2014: International Conference on “Development of Social Enterprise and Social Business for Eradication of Extreme Poverty and Street Begging‟, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

2013:

  1. Akhter, M. N., & Sobhani, F. A. (2013). Institutionalization of Women Entrepreneurship: An Islamic Perspective, Conference Proceedings of ICOBIEE2013: International Conference on Business Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Engineering 2013, Penang, Malaysia: Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

2012:

  1. Sobhani, F. A., & Amran, A. (2012). Managerial Perceptions Concerning Nondisclosure of Sustainable Development Issues: The Case of an Islamic and a Conventional Bank in Bangladesh. Asian Business Review, September Issue 1(1), 56-66.
  2. Sobhani, F. A., & Amran, A. (2012). Sustainability disclosure in annual reports and websites: A study of the banking industry in Bangladesh. Journal of Cleaner Production (Scopus Indexed) (Elsevier, Impact Factor: 3.590), 23(1), 75-85.
  3. Sobhani, F. A., & Amran, A. (2012). Essence of, Approaches to and Transformation Process in Higher Education for Sustainable Development: A Critical Review. IIUC Studies- A Research Journal of International Islamic University Chittagong, 9, 113-136.

2011:

  1. Sobhani, F. A., Zainuddin, Y. & Amran, A. (2011). Religion as an emerging institutional factor behind sustainability disclosure practices in Bangladesh: The case of an Islamic bank. World Journal of Social Sciences, 1(1), 69-85.
  2. Sobhani, F. A., Zainuddin, Y., Amran, A. & Baten., A. (2011). Corporate sustainability disclosure practices of selected banks: A trend analysis approach, African Journal of Business Management, 5(7), 2794-2804.
  3. Sobhani, F. A., & Arman, A. (2011). Essence of, Approaches to and Transformation Process in Higher Education for Sustainable Development: A Critical Review. Conference Proceedings of 5th Conference of International Islamic University Chittagong.

2010

  1. Islam, M. A., & Sobhani, F. A. (2010). “Determinants of Outsourcing in the Manufacturing Industries in Bangladesh.” Business Review (Pakistan), 5(2), 127-147.
  2. Islam, M. A., & Sobhani, F. A. (2010). “A Study of Leadership in the Hierarchy of Managers in the Malaysian Multinational Manufacturing Industries.” Global Journal of Business Management (India), 4(1), 13-32.
  3. Moral, M. J. B., Sobhani, F. A., & Rainis, R. (2010). “Delphi Technique in Poverty Alleviation.” IIUC Studies, 6(1), 77-96.
  4. Sobhani, F. A., & Rahman, S. (2010). “Challenges of higher education for sustainable development: A study of private universities in Bangladesh.” Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 2(5), 231-248.
  5. Sobhani, F. A., Zain Uddin, Y., & Amran, A. (2010). “Institutionalism as an Emerging Theory in Social and Environmental Accounting Research,” presented at the International Conference on the Roles of the Humanities and Social Sciences in Engineering, held in Malaysia by Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

2009

  1. Sobhani, F. A., Amran, A., & Zainuddin, Y. (2009). “Revisiting the practices of corporate social and environmental disclosure in Bangladesh.” Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, 16(3), 167-183.
  2. Sobhani, F. A., Zainuddin, Y., & Amran, A. (2009). “Sustainability disclosure practices in Bangladesh: The case of the banking industry,” presented at UWS’09: Sustainability Research Symposium, held in NSW, Australia by the University of Western Sydney.

2008

  1. Ather, S. M., Sobhani, F. A., & Chowdhury, A. H. (2008). “Depreciation Methods of the Listed Companies in Bangladesh.” The Cost and Management, 36(1), 11-13.
  2. Sobhani, F. A., Zainuddin, Y. B., & Amran, A. B. (2008). “Current state of corporate social and environmental disclosure in Bangladesh,” presented at ICoSSH 2008: The 2nd USM Penang International Postgraduate Convention, held in Malaysia by Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2007

  1. Ather, S. M., & Sobhani, F. A. (2007). “Managerial Leadership – An Islamic Perspective.” IIUC Studies, 4(1), 7-24.
  2. Sobhani, F. A., & Ather, S. M. (2007). “Islamic management in Bangladesh: status, issues and solutions,” presented at IIUM-2007: International Conference on Management from Islamic Perspectives, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by International Islamic University Malaysia.

2006

  1. Huda, S.S.M.S., Sobhani, F. A., & Zubayer, M. (2006). “Management Historians in the 1990s: A Review of their Lives and Prime Contributions.” IIUC Studies, 3(1), 73-82.
  2. Rana, M. B., & Sobhani, F. A. (2006). “Interrelationship Between Globalization and National Responsiveness: An Analytical Approach.” IIUC Business Review, 1(1), 33-40.

2005

  1. Khan, M. S. U., Sobhani, F. A., & Ali, M. H. (2005). “Social Capital: A Multidimensional Approach of Socioeconomic Development.” Journal of Social Sciences, 3(1), 124-128.

2004

  1. Sobhani, F. A. (2004). “Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh: A Case Study of the Textile Sector.” IIUC Studies, 1(1), 9-23.
  2. Sobhani, F. A. (2004). “Management Practices of Private Universities in Bangladesh: A Case Study of International Islamic University Chittagong.” IIUC Studies, 2(1), 24-59.

8.2 Articles in Magazines and other Periodicals

  1. Sobhani, F. A. (2022). “Human Resource Accounting: Essentials for HR Leaders.” The magazine was published on the eve of FBHRO-UIU 5th HR Convention 2022, held on 25 November 2022 at UIU Multipurpose Hall, Dhaka.
  2. Sobhani, F. A. (2022). “The Role of a Teacher for Building the Lives of Students and the Nation.” Faded in Memory (In Bengali), a Magazine published on the eve of the Alumni Reunion of KCSM High School, Pakundia, Kishoreganj on 23 December 2022 at UIU Campus, Dhaka.
  3. Sobhani, F. A. (2019). “Does Human Capital Matter?” The magazine published on the eve of FBHRO-UIU 2nd National HR Convention 2019, held on 20 December 2019 at UIU Auditorium, Dhaka.
  4. Sobhani, F. A. (2018). “Engaging Human Resources for Corporate Sustainability.” Magazine of the 1st UIU National HR Convention 2018, held on 24 November 2018 at BICC, Dhaka.
  5. Sobhani, F. A. (2018). “HR Integration for Corporate Sustainability.” Souvenir of the BSHRM 7th International HR Conference held on 28 April 2018 at Sena Malancha, Banani, p.46.
  6. Sobhani, F. A. (2018). “Does HR Matter?” Magazine of the BSHRM 2nd HR Summit at Radisson Blu Chittagong held on 9 March 2018 at Sena Malancha, Banani, p.26-28.
  7. Sobhani, F. A. (2017). “All Resources – HR = Zero.” Magazine of the BSHRM 1st HR Summit in Chittagong held on 24 February 2017 at Radisson Blu Chittagong, p.27.
  8. Sobhani, F. A. (2016). “Lean and Six Sigma Tools for Sustainability.” HRD Journal, Vol. 2, p.32-33.
  9. Sobhani, F. A. (2016). “Career Opportunities for Bangladeshi Graduates.” Magazine of Career Fest Chittagong, p.24-25.
  10. Sobhani, F. A. (2014). “IIUC with a Difference in Developing Human Resources.” The Chittagong Digest – a monthly magazine in Chittagong, Bangladesh in June Issue, p.75-76.
  11. Sobhani, F. A. (2013). “Book Review -Good to Great by Jim Collins.” The WHEEL, a Quarterly Business Magazine in Bangladesh, 1(4), p.74-78.
  12. Sobhani, F. A. (2013). “An Ideal Teacher for Students and Society.” The Magazine of Bangladesh Ideal Teachers Council, p.15-21.
  13. Sobhani, F. A. (2005). “Managerial Leadership.” Magazine of IIUC Business Club, p.20-23.
  14. Sobhani, F. A. (2005). “Inflows of Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh-A Trend Analysis.” Magazine of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Bangladesh on the eve of 13th Chittagong International Trade Fair, p.22-28.
  15. Sobhani, F. A. (2004). “Executive MBA Program: Why and How.” Executive Views – a publication of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, IIUC, 2(1), p.61-67.
  16. Sobhani, F. A. (2004). “Career Opportunities for MBA Graduates.” Magazine of 1st Reunion MBA Alumni Association, IIUC, p.28-31.
  17. Sobhani, F. A. (2003). “Uccho Shikkhay Grading Boishammoy: Kichu Prostabona (In Bengali).” The Dainik Purbokone – a daily newspaper in Chittagong, Bangladesh on 23 August 2003.
  18. Sobhani, F. A. (2003). “Tour as a Learning Process.” The Explorers – a Souvenir of SAARC Study Tour of DBA-IIUC, p.11-12.
  19. Sobhani, F. A. (2003). “Salary and Wages Administration.” Training Guide of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Training Center, Chittagong in August Issue, p. 24-35.
  20. Sobhani, F. A. (2003). “Leadership, Team Development and Team Spirit.” Training Guide of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Training Center, Chittagong in July Issue, p. 42-51.
  21. Sobhani, F. A. (2003). “Career Opportunities for the Business Graduates in Bangladesh.” Magazine of IIUC Job Fair, p. 16-19.
  22. Sobhani, F. A. (2003). “BBA and MBA: The Need Based Programs of IIUC.” The Guardian – a monthly magazine in Bangladesh in the issue of December, p.38-39.
  23. Sobhani, F. A. (2000). “Executive MBA: A Prestigious Graduate Program at IUC.” Executive Views – a publication of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, IIUC, 1(1), p.11-16.
  24. Sobhani, F. A. (1994). “Bangladesher Shikkhah Bebostha: Ekti Porjalosona (In Bengali).” Alaol Hall Magazine, University of Chittagong, p.35-38.

9. PUBLICATION OF BOOKS, MAGAZINES & PROCEEDINGS

9.1 PUBLICATION OF BOOKS

  • Best Practices for Higher Education in Bangladesh, an edited book under the initiative of the Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA), is expected to be published by December 31, 2024.
  • Kishoreganjer Kriti Purush Moulala Abdul Bari (R): Jibon o Kormo (in Bengali) [Good Son of Kishoregonj Moulana Abdul Bari (R): Life and Deed], P.56 by Prof. Dr. Farid Ahammad Sobhani, Publisher: M. A. Bari Society in 2021 [3rd Edition].
  • Financial Accounting by Sobhani, Kabir & Haque, Final reviewing stage, expected to be published soon.
  • Corporate Sustainability Disclosure between Islamic and Conventional Banks in Bangladesh by Dr. Farid A. Sobhani, Final reviewing stage, expected to be published soon.

9.2 MAGAZINES

  • 5th FBHRO-UIU Convention 2022 published by FBHRO.
  • Faded in Memory (Bangla), Alumni Reunion 2022 of KCSM High School, Kishoreganj.
  • 2nd FBHRO-UIU National HR Convention 2019 published by FBHRO.
  • 1st FBHRO-UIU National HR Convention 2018 published by FBHRO.
  • DIU to KIIT Study Trip 2018 published by Daffodil International University.
  • 2nd BSHRM Chittagong HR Summit 2018 published by BSHRM Chittagong.
  • 1st BSHRM Chittagong HR Summit 2017 published by BSHRM Chittagong.
  • Alaol Hall Magazine 1995 published by Alaol Hall, University of Chittagong.
  • Alaol Hall Magazine 1994 published by Alaol Hall, University of Chittagong.

9.3 PROCEEDINGS

  • 10th International Conference on Financial Criminology 2019 jointly organized by United International University (UIU), Dhaka, and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.
  • International Summit on Employability and Soft Skills 2017 organized by Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka.
  • 7th International Conference on Development of Social Enterprise and Social Business for Eradication of Poverty and Street Bagging 2014 published by International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), Chittagong.

10. COURSES TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITIES & TERTIARY LEVEL INSTITUTIONS

  • MBA Program: Principles of Accounting, Human Resource Management, Managerial Accounting, Project Management, Operations Management.
  • Executive MBA: Principles of Accounting, Human Resource Management, Managerial Accounting, Project Management, Operations Management.
  • MIHRM Program: Human Resource Management, Conflict Management and Negotiation, Organizational Development.
  • BBA Program: Basic Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial and Cost Auditing, Business Finance, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Human Resource Management.
  • PGDHRM: Human Resource Accounting, Human Resource Management, Conflict Management and Negotiation, Organizational Development.

11. ACADEMIC SUPERVISION

Ph.D. Program

  • Supervised 1 (one) PhD candidate at the School of Economics and Muamalat at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) and he obtained a Ph.D. degree in 2019.
  • Currently supervising 3 (three) PhD students of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) under the USIM-IIUC PhD Collaboration Agreement.

Graduate Program

  • Supervised more than 50 MBA, MBM, and MIHRM students in an Internship Program/Dissertation/Organization Consulting Project (OCP).

Undergraduate Program

  • Supervised more than 100 BBA students in Internship and Dissertation programs.

12. EXAMINATION OF THESES/DISSERTATIONS

Ph.D. Thesis

  • Examined several PhD theses of the Universities/Institutes as follows:
    • Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
    • University of Southern Queensland, Australia
    • Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
    • Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
    • Andra University, Andra Pradesh, India
    • Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    • National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India

Master’s & Honor’s Thesis

  • Examined more than 100 Theses and Dissertations of MBA, MBM, MIHRM & BBA Programs

13. FELLOWSHIPS

  • Life Fellow, Hisab Bijnan Samity- an accounting forum of the alumni of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, University of Chittagong
  • Life Fellow, Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA), Dhaka
  • Life Fellow, Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Life Fellow, Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM), Dhaka
  • Fellow, National Council for Education and Services (NCES), Dhaka
  • Fellow, Education, Research and Development Forum of Bangladesh (ERDFB), Dhaka
  • Fellow, Australian Academy of Business Leadership (AABL), Sydney, Australia.
  • Fellow, International Association of Social Enterprise Economics, Malaysia
  • Fellow, Belgium Alumni Association Bangladesh

14. HONORARY ADVISORS

  • Advisor, Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), Dhaka from April 1, 2022, till to date.
  • Advisor, HR Club of Bangladesh, Dhaka from July 20, 2020, till to date.
  • Advisor, Legacy Group, Dhaka from February 23, 2019, to February 22, 2020.
  • Advisor, UIU MBA Alumni Association, UIU, Dhaka from September 15, 2019, to September 14, 2022.
  • Advisor, UIU MBA Club, UIU, Dhaka from September 15, 2019, to September 14, 2022.

15. TV PROGRAMS

  • Attended as an invited speaker on Balancing of Sleeping and Physical Exercise during holy Ramadan with Jamuna TV and scheduled for telecasting on 08, 18 & 28 Ramadan 1444 i.e. 31 March, 10 April, and 20 April 2023 respectively.
  • Attended as an invited speaker in a live discussion with Jamuna TV (Sokaler Bangladesh) on 13 March 2022 at 7:30 am on ‘UIU National Job Festival 2022’ held during 13-14 March 2022 at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka.
  • Attended as an Invited Speaker in a Live Talk Show on HSC Results at ATN Bangla (ATN Songlap) on 15 February 2022 at 11:50 pm.
  • Attended as an invited speaker in a live discussion with Jamuna TV (Sokaler Bangladesh) on 23 February 2020 at 7:30 am on ‘UIU National Job Fair 2020’ held during 23-24 February 2020 at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka.
  • Attended as an invited speaker in a live discussion with Jamuna TV on 23 February 2020 at 7:30 am on ‘UIU National Job Fair 2020’ held during 23-24 February 2020 at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show with GTV in GTV Dialogue on 10 December 2019 on the eve of FBHRO-UIU 2nd National HR Convention 2019 held on 20 December 2019 at UIU Auditorium, United City, Dhaka.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show with Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel at the 10th International Conference on Financial Criminology 2019 on 27 November 2019.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show with Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on High Economic Growths Versus Growing Discriminations 2019 on 24 October 2019.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show with Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on FBHRO-UIU 2nd National HR Convention 2019 on 9 October 2019.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Talk Show with GTV in GTV Dialogue on 10 September 2019 on the eve of “1st Business Leaders’ Carnival 2019 held on 14 September 2019 at ICCB, Dhaka.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show of Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on Migration to City Issues on 25 August 2019.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show of Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on Entrepreneurship Development in Rural Areas on 4 August 2019.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show of Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on the first-ever UIU National HR Convention 2018 on 28 October 2018.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show of Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on Career Selection on 17 October 2018.
  • Attended as a Guest Person in the TV Program (Quarner Alo) of Bangla Vision at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation, Dhaka, scheduled telecast on 16 Ramadan, 2 June 2018.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show of Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on HR Federation @ FBHRO on 1 April 2018.
  • Attended as a Guest Speaker in a Live Talk Show of Independent Television at Khatungonj Theke Motijheel on BSHRM 2nd HR Summit in Chittagong at Radisson Blu on 1 March 2018.
  • Telecasted my short interview by Boishakhi Television concerning student agitation against VAT on Tuition Fees of Private Universities in Bangladesh on 14 September 2015.
  • Participated as a Guest Speaker in the TV Program of Live Talk Show at ATN Bangla on Entrepreneurship Development on 4 December 2013.

16.1 Keynote Speaker/Panelist/Guest Speaker/Session Chair

  • Attended an International Conference as an Invited Speaker on Private Universities in Bangladesh: Challenges, Opportunities, and Stakeholder Engagement at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, USA on 6 October 2023, organized by International Sustainable Development Institute (iSDi), Boston, USA.
  • Delivered a Keynote Presentation on “Integration of Technical Skills and Human Qualities for Leadership Excellence” in the International Conference on Technology, Humanities and Management (ICTHM 2023), organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia in association with universities from Türkiye, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Indonesia and Bangladesh during 12-13 June 2023 at Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Facilitated a learning session on ‘Hard and Soft Skills for Professional Success’ organized by Coventry Business School of Coventry University, United Kingdom on 11 November 2022.
  • Delivered a presentation as a Key Speaker on “Governance and Accountability for SDGs: Insights on Financial Crime Compliance” in the 12th International Conference on Financial Criminology (ICFC) 2022 of ARI-UiTM held during 25-27 August 2022 at University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
  • Delivered speech as an invited speaker on “Communication and Negotiation Skills for Leadership Excellence” in the Strategic Leadership Roundtable 2022 held during 22-24 August 2022 at University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
  • Delivered a presentation as a Key Speaker on “Institutionalization of Social Capital to Prevent Financial Crime” in the 11th International Conference on Financial Criminology (ICFC) 2021 held virtually during 4-5 August 2021, hosted by Accounting Research Institute (ARI), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Attended a Seminar on ‘Educational Philosophies of Bangabandhu’ as a Special Guest at State University of Bangladesh on 23 August 2023 jointly organized by Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics and State University of Bangladesh.
  • Delivered Presentation as an Invited Speaker at National HR Summit 2023 at Daffodil International University (DIU), jointly organized by DIU, a2i-GoB, UNDP & others on 02 September 2023 at DIU International Conference Hall, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka.
  • Delivered a Keynote Presentation in HR Insights Forum organized by Human Resource Leadership Club (HRLC) on 29 July 2023 at Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka.
  • Chaired the Roundtable Discussion on ‘Best Practices in University Education’ on 27 July 2023 at North South University (NSU) organized by Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) in association with North South University, Dhaka.
  • Acting as a Resource Trainer for Executive Development Program (EDP) under the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of Bangladesh at the University of Textiles (BUTex), on contractual basis, from 6 September 2019 to 30 May 2023.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “National Budget 2022-2022: HRD Perspective”, jointly organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) and United International University (UIU) on 27 June 2022 at Army Golf Club, Dhaka.
  • Facilitated a training session for the selected corporate professionals on “How to become a dynamic leader” from 29-30 October 2021 organized by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech in a virtual post-budget discussion on “National Budget 2020-2021: HRD Perspective”, jointly organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) and United International University (UIU) on 24 June 2020.
  • Facilitated a Virtual Training Session on “Accounting for Non-Accounting Professionals” organized by the Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI), Dhaka on 9 July 2020.
  • Facilitated a Virtual Training Session on “Accounting for Non-Accounting Professionals” organized by https://thrivingskill.com/ on 19 June 2020.
  • Facilitated a Virtual Training Session on “HR Accounting” for Corporate Professionals organized by Green HR Professionals Bangladesh on 26 June 2020.
  • Joined as an Invited Speaker in the virtual Conference on “Online Higher Education in Bangladesh” organized by BGC Trust University on 21 June 2020.
  • Led a training session on “Development of Human Qualities for Professional Success” for bank officials on 8 December 2019 at Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA), Dhaka.
  • Led a training session on “Development of Human Qualities for Professional Success” for the bank officials on 19 November 2019 at Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA), Dhaka.
  • Conducted a learning session on “HRM in the 21st Century” for the registered participants at Advanced Certificate of Human Resource Management on 19 July 2019 at East Delta University (EDU), Chattogram.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “Development of Human Qualities for Success in Life” for the bank officials held on 21 November 2017 at Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA), Dhaka.
  • Acted as a Discussant on “Meet the HR Gurus” in the Career Fest 2016 organized by jobsbd.com in association with Chittagong City Corporation during 6-7 May 2016
  • Acted as a Discussant on “Office Management” from 19 to 23 July 2003 organized by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Training Center, Chittagong.
  • Acted as a Discussant on “Financial & Audit Management” from 23 to 27 August 2003 organized by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Training Center, Chittagong.
  • Acted as a Discussant on “Impact Assessment” in the training program of “Coastal Embankment Rehabilitation Projects in Bangladesh” jointly organized by the European Union and Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) in 2003.
  • Chaired a Parallel Session at the 1st International Conference on Business and Management (ICBM 2017), organized by BRAC Business School during 21-22 September 2017 at Westin Hotel, Dhaka.

16.2 Role as an Organizer

  • Served as a Team Leader in a Roundtable Discussion on ‘Best Practices in University Education’ on 27 July 2023 at North South University (NSU) organized by Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) in association with North South University, Dhaka.
  • Served as the Convention Chair of the “FBHRO-UIU 5th HR Convention 2022” organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations and United International University on 25 November 2022 at UIU Multipurpose Hall, United City, Dhaka.
  • Served as a Member of the Core Organizing Team of the “FBHRO-UIU 4th National HR Convention 2021” virtually organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) and United International University on 26-27 November 2021.
  • Organized a series of Continuing Professional Programs (CPDs) for the faculty members of different private universities under the Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) from 24 June 2021 to 01 September 2023.
  • Served as a Member of the Core Organizing Team of “FBHRO-UIU 3rd National HR Convention 2020” virtually organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) and United International University on 12-14 November 2020.
  • Served as the Convention Chair of the “FBHRO-UIU 2nd National HR Convention 2019” organized by 9 (nine) Member Organizations of the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) held on 20 December 2019 at UIU Auditorium, United City, Dhaka.
  • Served as the Conference Chair of the “10th International Conference on Financial Criminology (ICFC) 2019” jointly organized by United International University and ARI-Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, held on 6-7 December 2019 at UIU Auditorium, United City, Dhaka.
  • Served as the Convention Secretary of the first “UIU National HR Convention 2018” organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) held on 24 November 2018 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), Dhaka.
  • Served as the Convener for organizing an International Conference on Career Bytes, organized by the Department of Business Administration, Daffodil International University held during 4-5 December 2016 at DIU Permanent Campus, Ashulia, Dhaka.
  • Served as the Convener of the Executive Committee for organizing an International Summit on Employability and Soft Skills, organized by Daffodil International University in association with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) from 23-25 March 2017 Daffodil International University, Dhaka.
  • Served as the Organizing Secretary of the International Conference on “Development of Social Enterprise and Social Business for Eradication of Extreme Poverty and Street Begging” jointly organized by International Islamic University Chittagong, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Muslim Aid-UK, Abul Khair Group-Chittagong and Kano State Government, Nigeria during 19-20 December 2014 at Hotel Agrabad, Chittagong.

16.3 Role as an External Member

  • Served as an External Reviewer for reviewing Outcome-based Curriculum of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program in the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chattogram in May 2022.
  • Served as an External Reviewer at Bangladesh Bank Training Academy (BBTA), Bangladesh Bank, Dhaka in July 2023.
  • Attended as a Panel Member (Expert) in the Doctoral Seminar of a PhD Candidate at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), a public university in Dhaka on 6 August 2019.
  • Attended as an External Member in the Curriculum Development Committee of the Department of Accounting and Information System, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh on 4 April 2015.
  • Attended as an External Member in the Viva Voce of MBA Final Examination under the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chittagong on 13 February 2014.
  • Attended as an External Member to review Final Examination Question Papers of Department of Business Studies, School of Business, University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS), Chittagong on 18 November 2012.
  • 17. GLOBAL ENGAGEMENTS
  • Serving as a Research Coordinator (South Asia), Australian Academy of Business Leadership (AABL), Sydney from 2 February 2020 till-to-date.
  • Serving as a Board Member, Agile in Education USA, New York from 15 October 2021 till to-date.
  • Serving as a Lead, Agile in Education Asia, a sister chapter of Agile in Education USA, New York from 15 October 2021 till to date.
  • Carrying out a Research Project jointly funded by the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR) of UIU and the Australian Academy of Business Leadership (AABL), Sydney for an amount of BDT 1,000,000.00+ (One million+) as a Principal Investigator with the researchers from CQ University, Sydney and Kent Institute Australia, Sydney for a period of three years from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2024.
  • Carrying out a Research Project funded by the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR) of UIU
    for an amount of around BDT 100,000.00 (One million) as an Investigator with
    researchers from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand for a period of two years from
    3 July 2022 to 2 July 2024.
  • Carrying out a matching grant joint research project funded by Advanced Research (IAR)
    of United International University (UIU) and Accounting Research Institute (ARI) of
    Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) amounting to around BDT 5,00,000.00 (Five hundred
    thousand) as a Project Coordinator & Investigator with the researchers from Malaysia and
    Bangladesh for a period of two years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024.
  • Served as a Visiting Professor at the Accounting Research Institute (ARI), Universiti
    Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 9 December
    2016 till 8 December 2018 and reappointed from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2023.
  • Served as a Coordinator, PhD Program under Special Scheme, Universiti Sains Islam
    Malaysia (USIM), Malaysia, from 18 February 2015 to 14 September 2016.
  • Served as a Visiting Lecturer, Graduation Level Program, ATIC, Penang, Malaysia
    during 2010-2011. Guest Faculty MBA Program, Bangladesh Open University (BOU),
    Dhaka during 2006-2007.
  • Acted as an Editor of the Australian Journal of Accounting, Economics and Finance,
    published by Australasian Centre for Research and Development, Sydney from 1
    January 2019 to 31 December 2020.
  • Attended an International Conference as an Invited Speaker on Private Universities in
    Bangladesh: Challenges, Opportunities, and Stakeholder Engagement at the University of
    Massachusetts, Boston, USA on 6 October 2023, organized by International
    Sustainable Development Institute (iSDi), Boston, USA.
  • Delivered a Keynote Presentation on “Integration of Technical Skills and Human
    Qualities for Leadership Excellence” in the International Conference on Technology,
    Humanities and Management (ICTHM 2023), organized by Universiti Teknologi
    MARA (UiTM), Malaysia in association with universities from Türkiye, Malaysia,
    Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Bangladesh during 12-13 June 2023 at Medipol University,
    Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • Facilitated a learning session on ‘Hard and Soft Skills for Professional Success’
    organized by Coventry Business School of Coventry University, United Kingdom on
    11 November 2022.
  • Delivered a presentation as a Key Speaker on “Governance and Accountability for
    SDGs: Insights on Financial Crime Compliance” in the 12th International Conference
    on Financial Criminology (ICFC) 2022 of ARI-UiTM held during 25-27 August 2022
    at University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
  • Delivered speech as an invited speaker on “Communication and Negotiation Skills for
    Leadership Excellence” in the Strategic Leadership Roundtable 2022 held during 22-
    24 August 2022 at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
  • Delivered a presentation as a Key Speaker on “Institutionalization of Social Capital to
    Prevent Financial Crime” in the 11th International Conference on Financial Criminology
    (ICFC) 2021 held virtually from 4-5 August 2021, hosted by Accounting Research
    Institute (ARI), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “Institutionalization of Social Capital to Prevent
    Financial Crime” in a 2-day long online International Conference jointly organized by
    ARI-Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia and United International
    University (UIU), Dhaka held during 4-5 August 2021.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “Combating Financial Crime from Islamic
    Perspective” in a 3-day long online International Conference jointly organized by ARIUniversiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia, and Telkom University, Indonesia held
    during 17-19 August 2020.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “Development of Human Capital to Reduce Fraud and
    Corruption” in the 9th International Conference on Financial Criminology (ICFC2019)
    held on 4-5 December 2018 at Hotel Santika, Jakarta, Indonesia jointly organized by
    ARI-Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia and Association of Certified
    Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Indonesia.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “Corporate Governance Nursing corporate values: An
    institutional perspective” in the Bangkok Annual Social Science Research Conference
    held during 12-14 January 2018 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “Elevating accountability and sustainability of public
    and private entities through good governance” in the 9th International Conference on
    Corporate Governance 2017 held during 28-29 November 2017 at Universitas Riau,
    Pekanbaru, Indonesia.
  • Delivered a Keynote Speech on “Wasatiyyah Approach: Empowering SocioEconomic Sector through Smart Partnership” at the First International Islamic Social
    Economic Conference (1st IISEC) 2017 held during 22-23 August 2017 at Universiti
    Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Malaysia.
  • Delivered a presentation on “Factors behind Isomorphic relationship in Social and
    Environmental Disclosure in Heterogeneous Banks in Bangladesh: An Institutional
    Perspective” in an Annual Conference on Social Injustice: Race and Ethnicity – A Global
    Perspective, organized by the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Virginia
    State University during 26-27 March 2015 in Virginia, USA.
  • Chaired a Parallel Session at the Sydney International Business and Social Science Conference
    held from 24-25 March 2019 at Novotel Sydney Central, Sydney, Australia.
  • Delivered a presentation as a Guest Speaker on “Leadership for Managers” before
    Australian graduate students on 21 March 2019 at KENT Institute Australia, Sydney.
  • Chaired a Parallel Session at “Bangkok Annual Social Science Research Conference‟
    held during 12-14 January 2018 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
  • Organized a visit of 23 faculty members and officials during 3-7 October 2007 from
    Daffodil International University (DIU) to KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India.
  • Chaired a Conference Session at “New York International Business and Social Science
    Conference‟ organized by the Australian Academy of Business Leadership (AABL),
    Sydney from 14-16 April 2017 at Hilton Garden Inn, Long Island City, New York.
  • Chaired a Parallel Session at the International Conference on Business Innovation,
    Entrepreneurship and Engineering-ICOBIEE2013, jointly organized by the University
    Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and Ministry of Education, Malaysia during 6-8 December
    2013 in Penang, Malaysia
  • Led 5-member delegates of Daffodil International University at the Bangkok Annual
    Social Science Research Conference held during 12-14 January 2018 at Asian
    Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
  • Led a DIU Team in a Leadership Summit jointly organized by the Ministry of Higher
    Education Malaysia, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, and Daffodil International
    University held during 4-7 December 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Coordinated an International Conference on “Business Innovation, Entrepreneurship
    and Engineering” on 6-8 December 2013 in Penang, Malaysia jointly organized by
    Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), International Islamic University Chittagong Bangladesh and Walailak University, Thailand.

Country Explored: Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, France, Germany, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States.

General Information:

  • Full Name: Farid Ahammad Sobhani
  • Father’s Name: Abdul Bari
  • Mother’s Name: Halima Akter
  • Date of Birth: 1 March 1973
  • Nationality: Bangladeshi
  • National ID: 1919762896
  • Passport No.: B00122387
  • Permanent Address: Sobhani Villa, Village: Ghagra, Post Office: Maijhati, Upazila (Thana): Pakundia, District: Kishoreganj, Division: Dhaka, Bangladesh

References:

  1. Prof. Md. Sazzad Hossain PhD
    • Hon’ble Member
    • University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
    • Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
    • Email: sazzad69@gmail.com
    • Cell: +8801948777999
  2. Dr. Md. Musharrof Hossain

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Conducted research projects funded by prestigious institutions, such as the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR) of UIU and Advanced Research (IAR) of UIU in collaboration with various international partners.
  • Held academic positions in esteemed institutions, including serving as a Visiting Professor at the Accounting Research Institute (ARI), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Contributed to international conferences and events as an Invited Speaker and Keynote Presenter, delivering insights on diverse topics such as leadership excellence, governance, and accountability.
  • Explored a wide range of countries, including Australia, India, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and many others, fostering cross-cultural experiences and global engagement.

This profile showcases Farid Ahammad Sobhani’s extensive experience and contributions in academia, research, and international engagement, reflecting a rich and diverse professional journey.

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