Dr. Mohammad Delwar Hussain

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTOR

Book Chapter:

1.     Hussain, M. D., Mohiuddin M., Ed-dafali, S. (2025). “Integrating ESG Principles into Entrepreneurial Capabilities: Evidence from Sustainable SMEs in Bangladesh” in S. Ed-Dafali, M. Mohiuddin, S. Brinette (Eds.), ESG Considerations in Entrepreneurial Finance and Business Strategies. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://www.igi-global.com/submission/book-project-chapters/?projectid=d57307db-3af5-452e-8c01-80fccd1699c4.

2.     Hussain, M. D. (2024). “Microfinance Governance: Establishing a Base for Sustainable Development for the Poor.” In S. Ed-Dafali, F. Özsungur, & M. Mohiuddin (Eds.), Modern Corporate Governance Strategies for Sustainable Value Creation (pp. 325-348). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6750-6.ch016.

Journal papers:

1.     Islam, M. K., Tamzid, M., and Hussain, M. D. (2025). Bridging Gaps in Fintech Adoption: A Multi-Theoretical Review and Integrated Framework for Emerging Economies. Veredas Do Direito, 22(2), e3228., Scopus Q3, https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n2.3228.

2.     Islam, H. and Hussain, M. D., (2024): “Catalysing SME Growth in Bangladesh: Analysing the Role of the SME Foundation” Global Business and Economics Journal (GBEJ), Vol. 5 No. 2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.59529/gbej.v5i2.39, published by the Global Business and Economics Research Center (GBERCC), Canada.

3.     Hussain, M. D., and Ahmed, I. (2023): “Governance and the Double-Bottom-Line Performance of Microfinance Institutions: Evidence from Bangladesh” Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research (JIABR), Vol. 15 No. 2, pp. 367-383. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-02-2021-0049, Emerald Publishing, Scopus Q2.

4.     Hussain, M. D., Ahmed, I., Muhammad, M., Hossain, T. B. (2023): “Impact of stakeholders as board members on sustainability and social outreach of microfinance institutions in developing markets” International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2023, Scopus Q3, Inderscience Publishers, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMFA.2022.10046522.

5.     Mareeh, H.Y.S., Prabakusuma, A.S., Hussain, M.D., Patwary, A.K., Dedahujaev, A. and Aleryani, R.A. (2022), “Sustainability and profitability of Malaysia crude palm oil supply chain management: system dynamics modelling approach”, Nankai Business Review International, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 698-719. https://doi.org/10.1108/NBRI-01-2022-0003; Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited. (Scopus: IF-3.7; ISI: IF-2.6)

6.     Aljonaid, N., Qin, F., Hussain, M. D., (2022): “Empirical Analysis of the Influence of Trade Openness on Economic Growth: A Case Study of Yemen” The Journal “Actual Problems of Economics”, Vol. 247 No. 1 (January 2022) (Scopus – from 2008 to December 2016) and (Thomson Reuters – from 2008 to 2012).

7.     Hussain, M. D., Azhar, Z., Rahman, I. K. A., (2021): “Effects of Board Independence on Microfinance Institutions’ Performance: The Case of Bangladesh” Asian Journal of Accounting Perspectives (AJAP), Vol. 14 No. 1 (February 2021), p. 44–67, DOI: 10.22452/AJAP.vol14no1.3.

8.     Hussain, M. D., and Ahmed, I., (2020): “Corporate Governance in Microfinance Organizations: Review and Agenda” Albukhary Social Business Journal (ASBJ), Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 33-45 (CiteFactor and Malaysia Citation Centre (MCC). DOI: https://doi.org/10.55862/

9.     Hussain, M. D., Rahman, I. K. A., Hossin, M. S., Said, J. (2019): “Board Leadership Structure and Microfinance Performance for Better Governance Practices in Bangladesh” International Journal of Business and Management Science, Vol. 9 (2) 299-319 (SCOPUS Q4, SJR 0.12, EBSCO, INFORMIT, Index Copernicus, H.W. Wilson, Serial Solution and Gale).

10.  Rahman, I. K. A., Hussain, M. D., and Hossin, M. S., (2019): “Microfinance Governance: A Multi-Theoretical Approach for Ascertaining the Wider Stakeholder Influencing Forces” Asian Academy of Management Journal (AAMJ), Vol. 24, Supp. 1, 203–216, Impact Factor:  1.2 (2023); ESCI (Web of Science), Scopus Q3, MyCite, ASEAN Citation Index, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), DOI: https://doi.org/10.21315/aamj2019.24.s1.14          

11.  Lateh, M., Hussain, M. D., Abdullah, M. S. B., and Halim, M. S. A. (2018): “Social Entrepreneurship Development and Poverty Alleviation: A Literature Review”, Journal of Business and Management, Volume 2, No. 1, February 2018 [1-11].       

12.  Hussain, M. D., Bhuiyan, A. B., Said, J., and Halim, M. S. A. (2017): “Entrepreneurship Education is the Key Contrivance of Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Review”. Journal of Business and Management, Vol 1 (2017), [32-41].     

13.  Hussain, M. D., Bhuiyan, A. B., Said, J., and Halim, M. S. A. (2017): “Eradicating Poverty Through Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Exploration”. MAYFEB Journal of Business and Management, Vol 1 (2017), [42-49]. 

14.  Lateh, M., Hussain, M. D., and Halim, M. S. A. (2017): “Micro Enterprise Development and Income Sustainability for Poverty Reduction: A Literature Investigation”, International Journal of Business and Technopreneurship, Volume 7, No. 1, February 2017 [23-38].

15.  Hussain, M. D., Halim, M. S. A. and Bhuiyan, A. B. (2016): “Environmental Accounting and Sustainable Development: An Empirical Review”. International Journal of Business and Technopreneurship (IJBT), Volume 6, No. 2, June 2016 [335-350].

16.  Hussain, M. D., Bhuiyan, A. B., and Bakar, R., (2014): “Entrepreneurship Development and Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Review”. Journal of Asian Scientific Research, Volume 4, Issue 10, Page 558-573. [Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)- ERA Journal ID-210797].

Conference Proceedings

1.     Hussain, M. D. (2025): “Exploring the Dimensions of SMEs’ Sustainability in Bangladesh: A Triadic Performance Framework” International Conference on Business and Technology in the 21^st Century, 20-21 September 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2.     Hussain, M. D., Hossain, M. T. B., and Schlegelmilch B. B., (2023): “A Precarious Balance: Bangladeshi Textile Manufacturers’ Response to CSR Obligations from Multinational Buyers”, 2023 Academy of International Business, Asia Pacific Regional Conference, “Recovery in International Business Markets” 6-8 December 2023, Locations: The Holiday Inn, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand.

3.     Hussain, M. D., and Roney, N. H., (2022): “Measuring Relationships and Elasticities of Decent Work and Economic Growth”, 2^nd International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development (ITD-2022) 29-30 October 2022, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4.     Hussain, M. D., and Islam, M. S., (2022): “Risk management techniques in the banking industry: an analysis of a case study from Bangladesh’s private commercial banks”, 2^nd International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development (ITD-2022) 29-30 October 2022, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

5.     Hussain, M. D., and Islam, H., (2022): “Women Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh: Challenges and Prospects”, 2^nd International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development (ITD-2022) 29-30 October 2022, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

6.     Hussain, M. D., (2021): “Stakeholders on Board’: Impact on Microfinance Sustainability and Social Outreach”, The 2021 Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Conference, 7-9^th April 2021, La Trobe Business School, Melbourne, Australia.

7.     Hussain, M. D., (2021): “Performances of the Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Bangladesh: A Descriptive Analysis”, The International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development (ITD-2021) 23-24 October 2021, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

8.     Alam, M. S., and Hussain, M. D., (2021): “Impact of Strategic HR on the Organizational Performance: Evidence from A Developing Country”, The International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development (ITD-2021) 23-24 October 2021, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

9.     Hussain, M. D., Mamun, M. A., and Hossin M. S. (2018): “A Comprehensive Review of the Governance on the Performance of Micro-finance Institution”, The 1^st International Conference of World Academy of Islamic Management, 12-13, May 2018, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

10.  Hussain, M. D., Bhuiyan, A. B., and Said, J. (2015): “Entrepreneurship Education is The Key Contrivance of Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Review”; International Conference on Islamic Economics, Governance and Social Enterprise (IConIGS 2015); 14 – 15 December 2015; Avillion Legacy Hotel, Melaka, Malaysia.

11.  Hussain, M. D., Bhuiyan, A. B., and Said, J. (2015): “Eradicating Poverty through Evolving Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Exploration”; International Conference on Islamic Economics, Governance and Social Enterprise (IConIGS 2015); 14 – 15 December, 2015; Avillion Legacy Hotel, Melaka, Malaysia.

12.  Hussain, M. D., Bhuiyan, A. B., and Bakar, R. (2014): “Entrepreneurship Development and Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Review”, the 4^th International Malaysia-Ireland Joint Symposium on Engineering, Science and Business 2014, 25 – 26 June 2014, Penang Island, Malaysia.

13.  Hussain, M. D., Wahidah, S., Bakar, R., Bhuiyan, A. B. (2014): “Environmental Accounting and Sustainable Development: An Empirical Review”, International Conference on Business Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Engineering (ICOBIEE 2013), 6–8 December 2013, Bayview International Hotel and Resort, Penang Island, Malaysia.

CASE STUDY

1.     Hussain, M. D. (2024). “Honoring Heritage, Pursuing Excellence: LVMH’s Success Story in the World of Luxury Goods” BizRuptors, Nikkei Business Lab Asia Ltd. (https://www.nikkeibizruptors.com/article/239).

2.     Hussain, M. D., Rahman, M., A., (2023). “Innovation Across Generations with a Century of Consumer Goods Excellence – The Story of Osotspa” BizRuptors, Nikkei Business Lab Asia Ltd. (https://www.nikkeibizruptors.com/article/208).

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

v Supervised a Research Project and Honoured with Certificates of Best Poster Presentation with Prize Money “Sustainable SMEs in the Baburhat, Bangladesh: A Post Covid Era” organized by Green Business School under the Young Researchers’ Program (YRP), held on 25 September 2024.

v Achieve GUB Research Excellence Award 2023 for two research projects, “Impact of stakeholders as board members on sustainability and social outreach of microfinance institutions in developing markets” and “Governance and the double bottom-line performance of microfinance institutions: evidence from Bangladesh”.

v Accomplished ‘Certificate of Achievement’ in a course on ‘Teaching for Active Learning (TAL)’ organized by Foundation for Learning, Teaching and Research (fLTR) from 14^th – 16^th November 2019.

v Qualified ‘Certificate of Achievement’ in a course on ‘Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CTL)’ organized by Green University Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (GUCETL) from 25^th April 2018 to 30^th August 2018.

v Accomplished the “Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)” Scholarship for the completion of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for the period of July 2014 to December 2017.

v Winner of the Best Paper Award in IConIGS 2015, by Hussain, M. D., Bhuiyan, A. B., and Said, J. “Entrepreneurship Education is the Key Contrivance of Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Review”, presented to the International Conference on Islamic Economics, Governance and Social Enterprise; 14 – 15 December 2015; Avillion Legacy Hotel, Melaka, Malaysia.

v Accomplished “Achieve the Excellence Award” from 5 5-day training course on ‘2nd Youth Training Camp’ organized by ‘World Assembly of Muslim Youth’ in the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

v Succeed 2^nd prize in ‘Books Reading Competition, 1999’ organized by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

v Achieved “Grade-A Caudate” from the two-year youth training program under the Bangladesh National Caudate Core.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS ENGAGEMENT

PROJECT CODE

TITLE

POSITION

SOURCE OF FUND

DURATION

G-23-44-35

Sustainable SMEs in the Baburhat, Bangladesh: A Post-COVID Era.

Co-Principal Investigator

GUB Research Grant 2023

1 year

ARI-777272 (Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Jamaliah Said)

The Role of Religiosity in Deterring Corruption among Enforcement Officers: Revisit the Fraud Diamond theory

Research Assistant (RA)

Accounting Research Institutes (ARI), University Technology Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

May 2016- April 2017

EP-1/2012-FRGS – A1 (R)

(Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Rosni Bakar)

The Effects of Entrepreneurship Education  in Public Universities (IPTA) on  Entrepreneurial Development in Malaysia

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)

Institution of Higher Education Excellence Planning Division, Department of Higher Education, Malaysia

April 2014 to March 2015

ARI-444152

(Project Leader: Asso. Prof. Dr. Abul Bashar Bhuiya)

Study on Good Governance and Corporate Integrity System in the Public Sector of Malaysia

Research Assistant (RA)

Accounting Research Institutes (ARI), University Technology Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Jan 2014 to June 2015