Md. Atikur Rahman

Md. Atikur Rahman is a skilled finance professional and educator. He holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from Jagannath University (JnU), where he ranked 2^nd in both degrees. After a brief but impactful 6-month role at Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC, he transitioned into academia. Mr. Rahman served as a Lecturer in Finance at Eastern University for one semester and currently teaches at Notre Dame University Bangladesh, sharing his industry and academic knowledge with students. His career integrates practical experience with a passion for teaching, helping shape future finance professionals.

Research Work

Journal Articles

[1] Ali, M. B., Rahman, M. A., Nymuzzaman, M. (2025). The Role of Mobile Financial Services (MFSs) on Financial Inclusions and Economic Growth of Bangladesh: Mobile Financial Services (MFSs) on Financial Inclusions. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Business Research, 25(02), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.53461/jujbr.v25i02.96 [Read]

[2] Ali, M. B., & Rahman, M. A. (2024). Exchange Rate and Interest Rate Exposure on Textile Industry Performance in Bangladesh: An Econometric Approach. Jagannath University Journal of Business Studies, 12(2), 1-22. [Read]

Research Assistant of UGC Granted Research Projects

• “The Role of Mobile Financial Services (MFSs) on Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth of Bangladesh”, Investigator: Dr. Mohammad Bayezid Ali [Status: Completed and Submitted]
• “Statistical and Causal Linkage between Sectoral Economic Performance on Socio-economic Growth: An Evidence of Bangladesh” Investigator: Dr. Mohammad Bayezid Ali [Status: Completed and Submitted]

Academic Qualifications

• 2022 (Exam 2024) – MBA in Finance, Jagannath University, Dhaka
• 2021 (Exam 2022) – BBA in Finance, Jagannath University, Dhaka

Research Interest

• Financial Market
• Fintech-based Financial Inclusion
• Macroeconomic Factors

Training and Certifications

• 2025 – Workshop on “Outcome Based Education (OBE)” by IQAC, Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB)
• 2024 – Teaching for Active Learning (TAL) by Foundation for Learning, Teaching and Research (fLTR)
• 2020 – Excel Skills for Business by Macquarie University (Coursera)
• 2019 – Acquiring Competencies for Employment (ACE) by Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)

Leadership Roles

• 2022-23 – Vice President, Jagannath University Career Club (JNUCC)
• 2022 – General Secretary, Finance Club, JnU

Awards and Honors

• 2023 – Top 10 Team of Local Round, CFA Institute Research Challenge 2023-24
• 2021 – Top 10 Finalist, Excelsior 2021, an online-based Microsoft Excel competition
• 2020 – Semi-finalist, ProMark 2020, an inter-university business case competition
• 2020 – Champion, BiZ GeniuS 1.0, an intra-FBS quiz competition
• 2020 – 1st Runner-up, Puppet Master 2020, an intra-university business case competition
• 2019 – Semi-finalist, Pioneros 3.0, an inter-university business competition
• 2016 – Scholarship (General) in SSC from Dhaka Education Board

Teaching Responsibilities

• Investment and Portfolio Management
• Financial Market and Institutions
• Bank Management
• International Finance
• Capital Budgeting

Professional Experiences

• Lecturer in Finance, Dept. of Business Administration, Notre Dame University Bangladesh (Jan 2025 – Present)
• Lecturer in Finance, Dept. of Business Administration, Eastern University (Sep 2024 – Dec 2024)
• Officer–Financial Control, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC (Jun 2024 – Aug 2024)
• Finance Intern, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC (Mar 2024 – May 2024)