Professor
Dr. Nasrin Akter
Department of Marketing
Faculty of Business Studies
Biography
Nasrin Akter is working as a Professor at the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka. She received her Ph.D. in supply chain management from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. She also has a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Prof. Akter has been working as an academic for more than 21 years. ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Supply Chain Management | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | Australia | 2016 |
| Masters | International Business | University of Melbourne | Australia | 2008 |
| Masters | Marketing | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2003 |
| Bachelor | Marketing | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2001 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | Jun 2015 | Jun 2017 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | Jun 2010 | Jun 2015 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | Dec 2005 | Jun 2010 |
| lecturer | Southeast University | Bangladesh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2005 |
| Professor | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | Present |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Behavior | The behavioral dynamics of consumers and how the dynamics can be influenced |
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| Technology and Informal Learning | Technology Leapfrogging and its impact in community learning | |
| E-Business | E- Procurement, e-Marketing, SEO | |
| Supply chain Management | Modeling, reverse supply chain, E-waste Management, Recycling Modeling, Supply chain agility in RMG |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Factors Influencing the growth of e-commerce in Bangladesh | Abureza M Muzareba | Nasrin Akter | Ashraf Shahriar | Current Year | |
| M.Phil | Modeling the Socio-infrastructural Fit of Demand Responsive Transportation (DRT) System of Bangladesh | Nasrin Akter | Faiza Noshin Rahman | Supply Chain Management |
Current Year |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Informal learning | Understanding the dynamics among trust, knowledge exchange, informal learning and skills development in the rural communities of Bangladesh | UIU | 06-02-2019 | ||
| Supply Chain Management | Developing a training concept for building sustainability-related capacity among managers in the Bangladeshi Garment Industry | GIZ | 01-10-2018 | 30-09-2019 | International Centre for Development and Decent Work (ICDD), Germany and University of Kassel |
| Brand Management | Challenges of Ceramic Branding and Export: Role of Entrepreneurs and Government | Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters association (BCMEA) | 17-10-2017 | 19-12-2017 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of value and supply chain. |
| 2 | Supply chain and pricing strategy for new entrepreneurs. |
| 3 | Supply chain sustainability for trade union leaders. |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka University Marketing Alumni Association | Joint Secretary | 2025 | |
| 2 | Dhaka University Alumni Association | Life Member | 2004 | Life Time |
| Book | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Muhammad Ismail Hossain, Nasrin Akter and Abureza M Muzareba
Marketing in a Transition Economy: New Realities, Challenges, and Prospects.
Springer Nature, 2024 .
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| 2 |
Nasrin Akter and Muhammad Ismail Hossain
Bangladesh E-Waste Value Chain: Structures, Actors, and Interdependencies.
Dhaka: Bureau of Business Research, 2023 .
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| 3 |
Muhammad ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter
Modeling the intention to use E-learning Management System in higher education.
Dhaka: University Grant Commission, Bangladesh, 2019 .
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| 4 |
Nasrin Akter and Muhammad Ismail Hossain
Investigating the intention to use online shopping platform: Bangladesh Perspective.
Dhaka: Bureau of Business Research, FBS, DU, 2017 .
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| 5 |
Muhammad ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter
Inter-generational consumption patterns: Reflection of the ‘capital city’ of a developing country.
Dhaka: Bureau of Business Research, FBS, DU, 2013 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Nasrin Akter and Muhammad I. Hossain : Structure, actors, and interdependencies between informal and formal e-waste management supply chain in Bangladesh,
Journal of Cleaner Production , vol.522 , 2025
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| 2 |
Yawei Jiang, Girish Prayag, Mesbahuddin Chowdhury, Muhammad Ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter : A community capitals perspective of multi-level retrospective and prospective resilience in hospitality firms,
International Journal of Hospitality Management (impact factor:10.0, ABDC A*, ABS 3) Elsevier , pp.104193 , 2025
.
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| 3 |
Nasrin Akter and Muhammad Ismail Hossain : Structure, Actors, and Interdependencies between informal and formal e-waste management supply chain in Bangladesh,
Journal of Cleaner Production Elsevier , pp.Accepted , 2025
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| 4 |
Muhammad Ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter : It’s time Bangladesh built its own global apparel brand,
The Daily Star , 2025
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| 5 |
Girish Prayag, Yawei Jiang, Mesbahuddin Chowdhury, Ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter : Building Dynamic Capabilities and Organizational Resilience in Tourism Firms During COVID-19: A Staged Approach,
Journal of Travel Research (impact factor:10.98 ABDC- A*, ABS- 4) Sage , 2023
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| 6 |
Muhammad Ismail Hossain, Arnold Japutra and Nasrin Akter : Emotional intelligence: how it influences tourists’ environmentally responsible behaviour,
Tourism Recreation Research (impact factor:4.20, ABDC A, ABS 2) Taylor & Francis , 2022
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| 7 |
Nasrin Akter and Shahedul Hasan : The moderating role of perceived behavioral control in predicting Muslim tourists’ halal tourism intention: a developing country perspective,
Journal of islamic Marketing (impact factor:2.0) Emerald , 2022
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| 8 |
Muhammad Ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter : Do Business Graduates Intend to Adopt the Social Business Model? A Perspective of Developing Country,
Journal of New Business Ventures Sage , 2020
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| 9 |
Nasrin Akter, Prem Chhetri and Shams Rahman : Understanding the Usage Patterns, Practices and Decision Process of Third Party Logistics Outsourcing in Bangladesh,
Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing (impact factor:3.0) Elsevier , pp.329-354 , 2019
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| 10 |
Nasrin Akter and Muhammad Ismail Hossain : The role of stakeholders in reverse supply chain of EOL mobile phone recycling for developing sustainable e-waste management: Bangladesh perspective,
Dhaka University Journal of Business Studies , vol.38 , no.3 , pp.136-153 , 2017
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| 11 |
Nasrin Akter, Prem Chhetri and Shams Rahman : Modeling Intention to use Third Party Logistics: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour,
Dhaka University Journal of Business Studies , vol.38 , no.April, 1 , pp.171-192 , 2017
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| 12 |
Nasrin Akter, Prem Chhetri and Brian Corbitt : White space of 3PL research: Understanding the importance of conducting behavioural research,
Dhaka University Journal of Management , 2017
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| 13 |
Nasrin Akter and Muhammad Ismail Hossain : Investigating the nature of plastic recycling supply chain: Bangladesh perspective,
Dhaka University Journal of Marketing , vol.18 & 19 , no.June , pp.1-24 , 2016
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| 14 |
Nasrin Akter and Muhammad Ismail Hossain : How Attractive is the Online Retailing Industry for a Market Leader: A Study on Amazon,
Dhaka University Journal of Marketing , vol.15 , pp.31-48 , 2014
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| 15 |
Muhammad ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter : The process of transnationalization in the automobile industry,
Dhaka University Journal of Marketing , vol.14 , pp.17-36 , 2013
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| 16 |
Muhammad ismail Hossain, Masudur Rahman and Nasrin Akter : Customer satisfaction to supermarkets: Bangladesh perspective,
Dhaka university Journal of Marketing , vol.12 , pp.1-20 , 2011
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| 17 |
Muhammad ismail Hossain, Sabina Yasmin and Nasrin Akter : The Extension, Line or Brand: Trends and Applicability in the Toiletries Sector of Bangladesh,
Dhaka University Journal of Marketing , vol.11 , pp.49-37 , 2010
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| 18 |
Muhammad ismail Hossain and Nasrin Akter : Electronic Means in Tourism: Applicability and Challenges for Bangladesh,
Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies , vol.29 , pp.7-24 , 2006
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| 19 |
Nasrin Akter and Abdul Noman : New Service Development in Banks: An Analysis of the Trend in Awareness,
Southeast University Journal of Business Studies , vol.1 , no.2 , pp.97-107 , 2005
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| 20 |
Nasrin Akter and Shahedul hasan : The moderating role of perceived behavioral control in predicting Muslim tourists’ halal tourism intention: a developing country perspective,
Journal of Islamic Marketing , 2022
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | BRB Research Grant 2018 | 2019 | Bangladesh | This grant is offered by Bureau of Business Research, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh for a project titled ‘E-waste management in Bangladesh: The role of stakeholders in reverse supply chain for developing a sustainable e-waste management’. |
| National | 2016 | 2016 | Bangladesh | This grant is offered by University Grants Commission, for a project titled ‘Modeling the intention to use E-learning Management System (ELMS) in higher education in Bangladesh. |
| Local | BRB Research Grant 2015 | 2015 | Bangladesh | This grant is offered by Bureau of Business Research, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh for a project titled ‘Investigating the intention to use online shopping platform- a developing country perspective'. |
| International | College of Business International Postgraduate Research Scholarship | 2011 | Australia | Awarded with 2011 College of Business International Postgraduate Research Scholarship by RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia to pursue PhD on Supply Chain Management. |
| International | Australian Leadership Award Scholarship | 2008 | Australia | Awarded with Australian Leadership Award Scholarship by the AusAID scholarship program, Government of Australia to pursue masters in International Business. |
| Local | Deans Merit List | 2002 | Bangladesh | Inclusion of Name in the Deans Merit List for attaining highest grade in the MBA program. |
| Local | Deans Merit List | 2001 | Bangladesh | Inclusion of Name in the Deans Merit List and Honour’s List for attaining highest grade in the BBA program. |
| National | Prime Minister's Award | 1996 | Bangladesh | Awarded with Gold Medal from the Honourable Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh for achieving the first position in the combined merit list, Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (Commerce). |
Name & designation
Dr. Nasrin Akter
Professor
Department
Department of Marketing Faculty of Business Studies
Email
nasrin.akter@du.ac.bd
Phone
880-2-9661900, 01711461090