• PhD in AIS (2016): Institute Of Business Administration (IBA)
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

• MBA (2002): Accounting and Information Systems (AIS)
Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

• BBA (2001): Accounting and Information Systems (AIS)
Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

Certificate Course in Office Automation and Training Management (OATM) Under “Train the Trainer IT Programme in India” Sponsored by BMS Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India at TATA Consultancy Services Ltd., New Delhi, India, from 5th July 2006 to 16th August 2006.

• Principles of Accounting
• Intermediate Financial Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Accounting Theory
• Research Methods in Business and Management

____________________THESIS SUPERVISOR & EXAMINER_____________________

External Examiner for Dissertation on THE IMPACT OF WOMEN DIRECTORSHIP ON FIRM
PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIAN ENERGY INDUSTRY,Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

­­____________________IDNTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE________________________

1. Akhtaruddin, M., and Rouf, M.A. (2011). Corporate Governance, Cultural Factors and Voluntary Disclosure: Evidence from Selected Companies in Bangladesh, Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America (BAASANA), Conference, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA, 2011.
2. Miah, R. and Rouf, M.A. (2019). Bank Characteristics and Leverage in the Listed Banking Sector of Bangladesh, World Conference and Research Symposium of Korea Trade Research Association (KTRA) held on August-12-14,2019 at Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, South Korea.
3. Rouf, M.A.; Hossan, M.A. and Iqbal, M.M. (2021)“CSR Reporting Practices of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Bangladesh: An ownership distribution perspective" has been successfully presented at a parallel session (PS) of the 2^nd Accounting and Accountability in Emerging Economies (AAEE) virtual conference on 28^th to 30^th June 2021 at Essex Business School, University of Essex, UK.

______________________PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES_______________________

37. Rouf, M.A., Hossain, M. S., Islam, M. M., Anisuzzaman, M., & Akhtaruddin, M. (2026). The effect of corporate governance on environmental and social performance: Evidence from emerging economy. European Journal of Sustainable Development Research, 10(3), 2026. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejosdr/18524 Scopus Indexed, Q3,

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

36. Rouf M.A., Siddique MN, Akhtaruddin M (2026), "Exploring corporate financial reporting theories: a systematic approach". International Journal of Ethics and Systems, Vol. 42 No. 3 pp. 568–588, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOES-04-2024-0111 WoS, Scopus Indexed,ABDC, Q1, Emerald Publishing Services

       Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

35. 35. Miah, R., Rouf, M.A. and Alam, S. (2025), “An Empirical Analysis on Factors Affecting Listed Banking Companies’ Leverage in Bangladesh”, J. of Business Innovation and Research, 38(1)90-104 Scopus Indexed, Q2, Inderscience Publishers

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

34. 34. Rouf, M.A.; Hossain, N.A and Masum, A.A. (2025)Factors affecting online and social distance learning in the post-COVID-19 pandemic, International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments,7(2),164-180, Inderscience Publishers

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

33. 33. Rouf, M.A. and Al-Faryan, M.A.S. (2024), "Does Corporate Governance Affect Environmental Reporting?", PSU Research Review: An International Interdisciplinary journal, 8 (2), 514-527, Scopus, CABS, AJG Indexed, Q1, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

32. Rouf, M.A., Hossain, M.S., Habibullah, M. and Ahmed, T. (2024), "Online classes for higher education in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic: a perception-based study", PSU Research Review: An International Interdisciplinary journal, 8 (1), pp. 284-295, Scopus, CABS, AJG Indexed, Q1, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

31. 31. Rouf, M.A., Hossan, M.A. and Kabir, ANM. J. (2024) CSR reporting practices of Islamic and conventional banks based on ownership differences Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-03-2023-0081, WoS, Scopus Indexed, Q2, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

30. 30. Rouf, M.A. and Siddique, N.A. (2023), " Theories Applied in Corporate Voluntary Disclosure: A Literature Review", Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy,12(1),49-68, WoS, Scopus Indexed, Q2, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

29. 29. Mollah, M.A.S., Rouf, M.A. and Rana, S.M.S. (2023), "A study on capital budgeting practices of some selected companies in Bangladesh", PSU Research Review: An International Interdisciplinary Journal, 7(2)137-151, Scopus, CABS, AJG Indexed, Q1, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

28. Mollah, M.A.S. and Rouf, M.A. (2022), "The impact of intellectual capital on commercial banks' performance: evidence from Bangladesh", Journal of Money and Business, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 82-93. Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

27. Rouf, M.A. and Hossan, M.A. (2020)The effects of board size and board composition on CSR disclosure: A study of Banking Sectors in Bangladesh, International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 37(1),105-121; WoS, Scopus Indexed,ABDC, Q1, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

26. Rouf, M.A. and Aktaruddin, M. (2019)Corporate Governance Reporting in Bangladesh, International Journal of Ethics and Systems,36(1),42-57, WoS, Scopus,ABDC Indexed, Q1, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

25.Rouf, M.A. and Aktaruddin, M. (2018) Factors Affecting the Voluntary Disclosure: A Study by Using Smart PLS-SEM Approach, International Journal of Law and Management,60(6),1498-1508; WoS, Scopus Indexed, ABDC, Q2, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

24. Rouf, M.A. and Hossain, M.S. (2018)Ownership Distribution and Value of the Banks in Bangladesh, International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting, 10(4), 378-390; WoS, Scopus, ABDC Indexed, Q3, Inderscience Publishers Ltd

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

23. Rouf, M.A., Kamal, M. and Iquabal, M. (2018)Customers’ Perception of Service Quality of Banking Sectors in Bangladesh, International Journal of Law and Management,60(4)922-933; WoS, Scopus Indexed, ABDC, Q2, Emerald Publishing Services

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

22. Rouf, M.A. (2018) Corporate Characteristics and Leverage: Evidence from Bangladesh, PSU Research Review: An International Interdisciplinary journal,2(1), 96-104; Scopus, CABS, AJG Indexed,Q1, Emerald Publishing Services
23. Rouf, M.A. (2017) Firm-Specific Characteristics, Corporate Governance and Voluntary Disclosure in Annual Reports of Bangladesh, International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting, 9(3), 263–282.; WoS, Scopus,ABDC Indexed, Q3, Inderscience Publishers Ltd
24. Rouf, M.A. (2016). Users Perception on Corporate Voluntary Disclosure in Bangladesh, DIU Journal of Business and Economics, 10(1),136-151.
25. Rouf, M.A. (2016). Board Diversity and Corporate Voluntary Disclosure (CVD) in the annual reports of Bangladesh, Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions, 6(4), 47-55. Scopus Indexed,Q-4virtusinterpress.org
26. Rouf, M.A. (2015). Capital Structure and Firm Performance of Listed Non-financial Companies in Bangladesh,The International Journal of Applied Economics and Finance, 9(1), 25-32, ASCI Indexed Scialert.net
27. Rouf, M.A., Habibullah, M., and Islam, M.A. (2015). Opinion on the Higher Education of private universities in Bangladesh, International Journal of Education and Information Technology,1(3),81-87

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

16. Ahmed, J. and Rouf, M.A. (2015). Controlled, Uncontrolled Communication, Brand Name and Brand Attitude: A Relational Study on Cellular Telecom Sector of Bangladesh, American Journal of Trade and Policy,2(1),15-21.

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf 

15. Rouf, M.A., and Harun, M.A. (2015). Strategic Review of Corporate Governance: A New paradigm for decision making in Bangladesh, International Scholar Journal of Accounting and Finance,1(1), 21-32.

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

14. Rouf, M.A., and Islam, M.A. (2015). An Opinion Survey of SME Banking Systems: Problems and Prospects in Bangladesh” American Journal of Economics, Finance and Management,1(3), 223-228. 

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

13. Rouf, M.A., Hasan, M.S., and Ahmed, A.A.A. (2014). Financial Reporting Practices in the Textile Manufacturing Sectors of Bangladesh, ABCJournal of Advance Research, 3(2), 57-67.

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

12. Akhtaruddin, M., and Rouf, M.A. (2012). Corporate Governance, Cultural Factors and Voluntary Disclosure: Evidence from Selected Companies in Bangladesh, Corporate Board: Role, Duties & Composition, 8 (1), 46-58.Scopus indexed, Q-4,  virtusinterpress.org

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

11. Rouf, M.A. (2012). Ownership Structure, Audit Committee and Corporate Performance” The Cost and Management, Volume-XL, Number-5, September-October, 40-45, published by ICMAB or www.icmab.org/journal
12. Habibullah, M., Rouf, M.A.,and Rana, M.M. (2012). Perception of Factors Affecting the Quality of Higher Education: A Study on Selected Private Universities of Bangladesh, International Journal of Information, Business and Management, 4(2), 02-12.

Corresponding author: Md. Abdur Rouf

9. Rouf, M.A. (2012). The Financial Performance and Corporate Governance Disclosure: A Study in Annual Reports of Listed Companies of Bangladesh, Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Science, 6(1), 01-11Scopus indexed Jespk.net,
10. Rouf, M.A. (2011). The Relationship between Corporate Governance and Value of the Firm in Developing Countries: Evidence from Bangladesh, The International Journal of Applied Economics and Finance, 5(3), 237-244 ASCI Indexed, Scialert.net,
11. Rouf, M.A.(2011). Corporate Characteristics, Governance Attributes and the Extent of Voluntary Disclosure in Bangladesh, African Journal of Business Management,5(19), 7836-7845.  or WoS Indexed.
12. Rouf, M.A.(2011). The Role of CEO, Board Composition and Firm Performance: An Empirical Study of Listed Companies in Bangladesh, Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Studies, 2(2), 77-84. or www.scholarshub.net 
13. Rouf, M.A.(2011). An Empirical Investigation of Corporate Voluntary Disclosure of Management’s Responsibilities in the Bangladeshi Listed Companies, ASA University Review, 5(1), 261-274.
14. Rouf, M.A.(2011). The Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure: A Study of Listed Companies in Bangladesh,Business and Economics Research Journal, 2(3),19-32, published by Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Uludag University, TURKEY or www.berjournal.com
15. Rouf, M.A., and Harun, M.A.(2011).Ownership Structure and Voluntary Disclosure in Annual Reports of Bangladesh, PakistanJournal of Commerce and Social Science, 5(1),129-139. or www. Jespk.net/publications.php Scopus indexed
16. Rouf, M.A.(2011). The Financial Performance (Profitability) and Corporate Governance Disclosure: A Study in Annual Reports of Listed Companies of Bangladesh,Journal of Economics and Business Research, 17(2), 103-117, Published by Faculty of Economic Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University, Romania, or www.uav.ro/jour/index.php/jebr/issue/view/25
17. Rouf, M.A., Siddique, N.A., and Rahman, M.A.(2010).Good Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations for Good Practices, Journal of Socioeconomic Research and Development, 7(5), 970-974.

____________________________BOOK PUBLICATIONS______________________________

1. Cost Accounting (Theory & Practice) for the students of BBS(Hon’s), BBA (Hon’s), MBA, CMA, MBM and other professional courses, specially BBA (Hon’s), under National University. (Third Edition) Hazi Publications, Dhaka
2. Management Accounting (Theory & Practice) for the students of BBS(Hon’s), BBA (Hon’s), MBA, CMA, MBM and other professional courses, specially BBA (Hon’s), under National University. (Third Edition) Hazi Publications, Dhaka

3. Intermediate Financial Accounting (Theory & Practice) for the students of BBS(Hon’s), BBA (Hon’s), MBA, CMA, MBM and other professional courses, specially BBA (Hon’s), under National University. (Fourth Edition) Hazi Publications, Dhaka

4. Principles of Accounting (Theory & Practice) for the students of BBS(Hon’s), BBA (Hon’s), MBA, CMA, MBM and other professional courses, specially BBA (Hon’s), under National University. (Third Edition) Hazi Publications, Dhaka
5. Research Methodology for the Beginners” for the students of BBA, MBA, MPhil, PhD and the researchers. This book has been written basically, according to the syllabus of public & private Universities in Bangladesh. Hazi Publications, Dhaka.

Research Interest

Dr. Md. Abdur Rouf is a certified reviewer of Emerald, Elsevier, and Springer journals. His areas of research interest include corporate financial reporting and corporate governance, voluntary disclosure, corporate social responsibility reporting, systematic literature review (SLR), carbon disclosure, environmental reporting, and so on. 

RESEARCH COLLABORATION AND MEMBERSHIP

1. Member of Review Committee: Review of Business Management (RBM), ISI and Scopus Index Journal.
2. Member of Review Committee: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
3. Member of Review Committee: Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
4. Member of Review Committee: Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
5. Member of Review Committee: PSU Research Review: An International Journal, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
6. Member of Review Committee: Asian Education and Development Studies, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
7. Member of Review Committee: Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
8. Member of Review Committee: International Journal of Law and Management, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
9. Member of Review Committee: Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies, Scopus Indexed, Emerald Publishing Services
10. Technical Editor: The International Journal of Applied Economics and Finance

Peer- or Editorial-Reviewed Intellectual Contributions

1. Portfolio, Market and Sharia Efficiency in Ramadan: A Comparative Study of Islamic and Conventional indices, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, Date: 2022-10-02
2. The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Community Development In Bayelsa State, Nigeria, International Journal of Law and Management, Date:2022-07-22
3. Efficiency and performance of Islamic banks amid COVID-19, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Date:2022-06-08
4. COVID-19 and digitizing accounting education: empirical evidence from GCC, PSU Research Review: An International Journal, Date: 2020-12-14
5. Exploring doctors' perception on COVID 19: A case study in Bangladesh, Asian Education and Development Studies, Date: 2020-11-10
6. Risk disclosure and financial performance: the case of Islamic and conventional banks in the GCC, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Date:  2019-05-21
7. The Relationship Between Education and Training, Management Supervision Toward Entrepreneurship Attitudes and Business Growth, International Journal of Law and Management, Date: 2019-01-11
8. The Effects of Education and Training, Management Supervision on the Development of Entrepreneurship Attitude and Growth of SME, International Journal of Law and Management, Date: 2018-08-10
9. Attitudes towards accounting and intention to major in accounting: a logistic regression analysis, Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies,Date:2018-07-09
10. Online Financial Disclosure and the Performance of Islamic Banks Listed in the Bourses of Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research,2017-11-28
11. Relationship between corporate social responsibility performance and disclosures: commercial banks of Bangladesh, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Date: 2017-09-10
12. Characteristics and Satisfaction’s Level of Customers on Islamic Banks, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Date: 2017-05-14

• Received Scholarship on “Train the Trainer IT Programme” Sponsored by BMS Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India at TATA Consultancy Services Ltd., New Delhi,
• Received Departmental Scholarship of University of Rajshahi for Outstanding result in BBA, 2001
• Received research award for publications in SCOPUS indexed journal in DIU 2020.
• Received research award for publications in SCOPUS indexed journal in DIU 2019.
• Received research award for publications in SCOPUS indexed journal in DIU 2018.
• Received best teacher award for the highest contribution in the department of Business Administration, DIU 2018.
• Received research award for publications in SCOPUS indexed journal in DIU 2017.

1. Member of Review Committee, Review of Business Management (RBM), ISI and Scopus Index Journal. The journal is aimed at the dissemination and promotion of scientific debate in Business Administration and Accounting, and its mission.
2. Member of Editorial Board, American Journal of Trade and Policy (AJTP), ISSN Print Version: 2313-4747; and ISSN Online Version: 2313-4755, Indexed Journal Number: abc GATE = 512; OAJI = 1144, Website: www.ajtp.us/about/editorialTeam
3. Technical Editor,The International Journal of Applied Economics and Finance is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publish cutting edge research work on all aspects of applied economics and finance. www.scialert.net/eboard.php?issn=1991-0886
4. Member of Editorial Board American Journal of Economics, Finance and Management is devoted to the publication of research intensive articles and scientific manuscripts and survey based contributions focusing on all aspects of Economics, Finance and Management. www.publicscienceframework.org/journal/editorialboard/ajefm.html
5. Technical Editor,Research Journal of Business Management is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing research analysis and inquiry into issues of importance to the business community. www.scialert.net/eboard
6. Member of Editorial Board International Journal of Economics and Business Administration is a peer-reviewed bimonthly journal, which publishes original research papers and survey articles in all aspects of business administration, economics, and related fields. www.publicscienceframework.org/
7. Member of Review Committee, Indian Journal Of Commerce & Management Studies, ISSN: 2229-5674, Registered Office S.No.21, P.N.24, Mirza Ghalib Road, Malegaon, Nasik, Maharashtra (India)+91-9764558895,E-mail: infoermp@gmail.com or www.scholarshub.net
8. Technical Editor,Asian Journal of Information Management is looking for high quality papers on all aspects of development, use and management of information. www.scialert.net/eboard
9. Member of Executive Committee, Asian Business Consortium publishes journals presenting the latest research and covering a broad range of subjects. www.abcjournals.net/ board-members.html