At Bangladesh University, courses are taught by experienced local and international faculty. Alongside full-time teachers, industry professionals join as associate faculty, adding practical insights. Global partner universities also send visiting faculty, creating an intercultural learning environment enriched further by international students.
Departments
Dean of the faculty
Dr. Md. Tajul Islam
Professor and Head
With warm greetings and sincere regards, I welcome you to the Faculty of Business Administration. In today’s competitive global landscape, leadership requires more than just strategy; it requires character and a sense of duty toward the community. Our faculty is proud to be a breeding ground for future leaders and entrepreneurs who drive the economic heart of Bangladesh. We take a humble yet determined approach to business education, blending modern global practices with our unique local context. Our goal is to mentor students to become ethical professionals who can navigate the complexities of the corporate world while maintaining a steadfast commitment to integrity and national growth.
Achievements
- Conducted and led numerous national and international research projects on poverty, development economics, disaster management and trade liberalisation in Bangladesh in collaboration with institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, CPD and the Government of Bangladesh.
- Prepared Development Project Proposals and research-based policy recommendations contributing to higher education reform and poverty alleviation strategies in Bangladesh.
- Completed an extensive Input–Output Study of Bangladesh which contributed to methodological and practical discussions in economic planning and national accounts.
- Published numerous scholarly articles, research papers and monographs in national and international journals including The Jahangirnagar Economic Review, The Bangladesh Development Studies and CPD–SACEPS Monograph Series.
- Co-authored several influential research works on foreign aid, economic development, and resource mobilisation in Bangladesh published in the book From Aid Dependence to Self-Reliance edited by Rehman Sobhan.
- Conducted important policy studies for the Government of Bangladesh including the evaluation of development programmes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region and national planning initiatives.
- Completed doctoral research at Moscow State University focusing on macroeconomic growth models and development planning for developing countries.
- Translated and contributed to academic literature on economic development including the Bengali translation of East Bengal: Features of Economic Development (1947–1971).
Affiliation
- Department of Economics, Bangladesh University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Economic Association
- Bangladesh College and University Teachers’ Association
- Bangladesh University Teachers’ Federation
- American Economic Association, USA (Former Member)
- Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) – Research Collaboration
- World Bank and UNDP – Research and Development Project Collaboration
Experience
Teaching Experience
- Professor and Head, Department of Economics, Bangladesh University, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 2018 – Till Date - Professor, Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 1994 – 2011 - Associate Professor / Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 1981 – 1994
Administrative and Policy-Making Positions Held
- Member, University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh
Appointed by the President of Bangladesh | Duration: 2007 – 2011 - Pro-Vice Chancellor, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 2000 – 2002 - Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University
Duration: 1998 – 2000 - Chairman, Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University
Duration: 1997 – 2000 - Chairman, Higher Studies Committee, Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University
- Member, Senate, Syndicate and Academic Council, Jahangirnagar University
- Head, Department of Economics, Bangladesh University
Duration: 1998 – Present - Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Bangladesh University
- Member, Syndicate and Academic Council, Bangladesh University
Special Honour
Elected to the three-member panel of Vice-Chancellor nominees by the Jahangirnagar University Senate in 2000. Subsequently appointed as Pro-Vice Chancellor of the same university.
Special Responsibilities as Member of UGC
- Convener, Preparation of the Development Project Proposal (DPP) for the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)
- Participated in financial negotiations with the World Bank regarding HEQEP
- Team Leader, Preparation of the Operations Manual for Academic Innovation Fund (AIF)
- Prepared proposal-writing materials and conducted training for university teachers across Bangladesh
- Member of the Government of Bangladesh – World Bank Financial Negotiation Team on HEQEP financing
Administrative Visits and Exchange Programs
- Sri Lanka (World Bank sponsored, in connection with HEQEP)
- University of Kelaniya
- University of Peradeniya
- University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
- Vietnam (World Bank sponsored)
- Thailand (World Bank sponsored)
- United Kingdom (U.K.)
- Indonesia (World Bank sponsored, Higher Education Conference)
Leader of the Delegation of Jahangirnagar University
- University of New South Wales, Australia
- University of Sydney, Australia
- University of Canberra, Australia
- University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Purpose of the Visit
- Exchange of experience in administrative, academic, research and financial affairs of universities
- Development of joint collaboration programs
- Establishment of academic exchange programs
Professional Memberships
- Member – American Economic Association, USA (Former)
- Vice President – Bangladesh Economic Association (1998 – 2000)
- Life Member – Bangladesh Economic Association
- Assistant Secretary – Bangladesh Economic Association (1984 – 1985)
- Treasurer – Bangladesh College & University Teachers’ Association (1987 – 1989)
- Joint General Secretary – Bangladesh College & University Teachers’ Association (1989 – 1992)
- Member, Executive Committee – Jahangirnagar University Teachers’ Association (1995 – 1996)
- Member, Executive Committee – Bangladesh University Teachers’ Federation (1995 – 1996)