Profile

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.

In addition to her academic contributions, she is actively engaged in co-curricular development. She is the founding advisor of BizBox, the official business club of Presidency University, and has previously served as co-moderator of the Presidency University Cultural Club. Currently, she also holds the position of Assistant Proctor, contributing to the overall student discipline and administrative support of the university.

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)

1. Mebin, R., Akthar, N., Sharmin, S., Raju, Z.H. and Sonia, S., Literature Review on SOR Model from the Perspective  of Social Media, Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (vol 22),2024. (Scopus Indexed)
2. Zoha, R., Hayder,N., Mebin, R., Akthar, N., Sharmin, S., Asadullah, J. Sonia, S., Developing SOR Conceptual Framework for Social Media Business Pages, Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume 22,2024 (Scopus Indexed)
3. Akthar, N., Hassan, A. (2022). Impact of learning management systems in tourism andhospitality 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. and 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. (eds) Tourism in Bangladesh: Investment and Development Perspectives. Springer, Singapore.
6. Islam, Y. and Akthar, N., 2020. Suggestions for Tourism Marketing Education and Research Development in Bangladesh. Tourism Policy and Planning in Bangladesh pp.205-223. Springer, Singapore

Her research interests span organizational behavior, leadership, tourism and hospitality education, Learning Management Systems and digital business environments, particularly in the context of social media engagement frameworks

  Workshops developed and facilitated through Business Club:

• President | HANS (2008-2009) | Student’Organization for Autistic Children | hansbd.org
• President | Viqarunnisa Debating Club (2004-2005) | vnscbd.net
• President | Dhaka University Management Club (2011-2012)