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Assistant Professor

Dr. Md Reiazul Haque

Dr. Md Reiazul Haque is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at HBMSU, bringing over 12 years of experience in teaching and research across financial accounting, auditing, and corporate governance. His scholarly work advances understanding of ESG practices and sustainability reporting, equipping learners with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of corporate finance and accountability.

School of Business & Quality Management

Academic Biography

  • Corporate Governance
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
  • Corporate Finance
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • CPA – CPA Australia – Australia – 2025
  • Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance – The University of Newcastle – Australia – 2021
  • MBA in Accounting – University of Rajshahi – Bangladesh – 2011

Dr. Md Reiazul Haque has over 12 years of academic experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and international accounting across face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments. Prior to joining Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, he served as a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at The University of Manchester (UK), The University of Newcastle (Australia), and Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (Bangladesh). Throughout his career, he has contributed to curriculum development, postgraduate research supervision, and accreditation activities aligned with AACSB standards. Dr. Haque's research has been published in reputable ABDC A/A*-rated journals such as Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Abacus, and Finance Research Letters.

Recent Publications

An overview of academic publications documenting research focus, methodological depth, and scholarly engagement.

  1. Haque, M. R., Islam, S., Chowdhury, S., Hossain, M., & Hassan, M. (2025). Changes in board of directors’ meeting frequency: Why and so what? Corporate Governance [accepted for publication].
  2. Haque, M. R., Inam, A., Mehanna, R., & Mia, P. (2025).  Firm Performance in times of crisis: Does an innovative business strategy matter? Journal of Business Economics and Management, 26(4), 783-797.
  3. Rahman, M. L., Mamun, M. A., & Haque, M. R. (2025).  Corporate resilience against the COVID-19 crisis: How valuable is an Islamic label? Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, 52(4), 1713-1734.
  4. Haque, M. R. (2025). From disruption to recovery: A multi-country analysis of tourism and hospitality firms' performance post-COVID-19. Tourism Recreation Research, 50(5), 1062-1073.
  5. Inam, A. & Haque, M. R. (2024).  A bibliometric exploration of blockchain technology's application and challenges in supply chain management. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management [accepted for publication].
  6. Siddique, M. A., Haque, M. R., Aljifri, K., & Kumar, A. (2024). Anti-Pandemic Stringency Measures and Performance of Tourism and Hospitality Firms Worldwide: What Makes a Firm Resilient to a Crisis? Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events [accepted for publication].
  7. Haque, M. R. (2024). A financial analysis of inventory leanness before, during, and after the Covid-19 crisis. The TQM Journal, 36(8), 2469-2483.
  8. Haque, M. R., Rahman, M. L., & Mamun, M. A. (2024). Is one head better than two? Dual leadership and firm performance during the COVID-19 crisis. Abacus, 60(2), 236-271.
  9. Haque, M. R., Siddique, M. A., & Kumar, A. (2024). Research and development intensity, inventory leanness, and firm performance. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 10(2), 100263.
  10. Haque, M. R., Choi, B., Lee, D., & Wright, S. (2022). Insider vs. outsider CEO and firm performance: Evidence from the Covid-19 pandemic. Finance Research Letters, 47.
  11. Haque, M. R., & Sohel, M. N. I. (2019). Are Islamic banks less efficient than other banks? Evidence from Bangladesh. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 9(10), 1136-1146.
  12. Kumar, A., Kumar, R., Haque, M. R., Chowdhury, S. P., & Islam, S. (2017). Entrepreneurial networks and knowledge transfer: The moderating role of incubator/accelerator affiliation. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 7(11), 1093-1107.
  13. Haque, M. R., Kabir, M. Z., Rahman, M. M., Chowdhury, S. P., & Islam, S. (2017). Entrepreneurial intentions: A study on students from Countryside University. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 7(10), 972-980.