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Faculty Profile

Nazia Akthar Rashmi
Nazia Akthar Rashmi
Assistant Professor
MBA
Profile Sections
General Information

Nazia Akthar Rashmi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Business, Presidency University, with a specialized focus in Human Resource Management. She holds both an MBA in Human Resource Management and a BBA in Management Studies from the University of Dhaka. She is known as a dynamic and dedicated academic professional with a robust foundation in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Business Communication.

Blending academic insight with real-world industry experience, she brings a unique and practical perspective to the classroom. Her professional journey includes significant roles in both local and multinational corporations. As an HR Business Partner at RFL Group, she led initiatives in leadership development, employee engagement, and the design of strategic HR practices. Earlier in her career, she served at Chevron Bangladesh as a Supply Chain Executive under its Major Capital Projects division, where she gained valuable experience managing global procurement processes and collaborating with a diverse, multicultural supplier network.

At Presidency University, Ms. Nazia is deeply committed to student development through teaching, mentorship, and academic supervision. Her scholarly work is published in Scopus-indexed journals and by international academic publishers such as Springer and JFP Publishers. She is the founding advisor of BizBox, the official business club of Presidency University, and previously served as co-moderator of the Presidency University Cultural Club. She currently also holds the position of Assistant Proctor.

Education
DegreeInstitutionConcentration
MBAUniversity of DhakaHuman Resource Management
BBAUniversity of DhakaManagement Studies
Experience
  • Assistant Proctor, Presidency University (from May 2019)
  • Assistant Professor, Presidency University (from May 2015)
  • Lecturer, Presidency University
  • HR Business Partner, RFL Group (April 2013 – May 2015)
  • Supply Chain Executive, Chevron Bangladesh (November 2012 – March 2013)
Publications
  1. Mebin, R., Akthar, N., Sharmin, S., Raju, Z.H., & Sonia, S. (2024). Literature Review on SOR Model from the Perspective of Social Media. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 22. [Scopus Indexed]
  2. Zoha, R., Hayder, N., Mebin, R., Akthar, N., Sharmin, S., Asadullah, J., & Sonia, S. (2024). Developing SOR Conceptual Framework for Social Media Business Pages. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 22. [Scopus Indexed]
  3. Akthar, N. & Hassan, A. (2022). Impact of Learning Management Systems in Tourism and Hospitality Education in Bangladesh. In Dickson, A., Joshua, E., & Umachandran, K. (Eds.), Innovations in Teaching and Learning in the COVID-19 Crisis. JFP Publishers, South Africa.
  4. Akthar, N. & Hassan, A. (2021). Demand Analysis of Tourism and Hospitality Products and Services in Bangladesh. In Tourism Products and Services in Bangladesh (pp. 159–179). Springer, Singapore.
  5. Islam, Y. & Akthar, N. (2021). Development and Investment Scenario in Tourism Education in Bangladesh. In Hassan, A. (Ed.), Tourism in Bangladesh: Investment and Development Perspectives. Springer, Singapore.
  6. Islam, Y. & Akthar, N. (2020). Suggestions for Tourism Marketing Education and Research Development in Bangladesh. Tourism Policy and Planning in Bangladesh, pp.205–223. Springer, Singapore.
Research Interests
Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Tourism & Hospitality Education, Learning Management Systems, Digital Business Environments, Social Media Engagement Frameworks
Achievement, Awards & Grants
  • President, HANS — Student Organization for Autistic Children (2008–2009)
  • President, Viqarunnisa Debating Club (2004–2005)
  • President, Dhaka University Management Club (2011–2012)
Seminar & Conference

No seminar records.

Training & Workshop

Workshops developed and facilitated through the Business Club (BizBox):

  • Interview Tips and Tricks
  • Road to Internship
  • CV Writing
  • Communication Skills
  • Corporate Grooming
  • Networking Skills
  • e-Mail Etiquettes
  • Presentation Skills
  • Report Writing
Others
  • Founding Advisor, BizBox — official business club of Presidency University
  • Former Co-Moderator, Presidency University Cultural Club