Abdul Quddus

Associate Professor
Department of Finance and Banking
University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
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Mr. Quddus joined the Department in September 1990. He obtained his honours and masters degrees in Finance and Banking, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He has taught a number of undergraduate and graduate courses including Macroeconomics, Business Finance, Financial Markets, Development Economics, Principles of Accounting, Insurance, Public Finance and Financial Management. His research has been published in the Asian Economic Review and Rajshahi University Studies.

Academic Background:

• MCom in Finance and Banking, University of Rsjahahi, Bangladesh, 1986
• BCom (Honours) in Finance and Banking, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 1985

Specialized Training:

• IFRS Certificate Level Learning and Assessment Programme, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 2008

Areas of Academic Interest:

• Financial Institutions and Capital Markets.

Publications:

• “Price Behavior of New Issues Listed with DSE: An Analysis from the Point of View of Initial Subscribers”, The Asian Economic Review, Vol. 41, pp. 235-246, 1999.
• “Profitability and Volatility in Stock Prices: A Study of Selected DSE Listed Companies”, Rajshahi University Studies, Vol. 5, pp. 137-158, 1997.
• “Some Aspects of Capital Structure of Zia Fertilizer Company Limited: A Case Study”, Rajshahi University Studies, Vol. 2. pp. 1-15, 1994.

Completed Research Projects:

• An Evaluation of Rural Financing and the Rural Development Scheme of BRDB in Selected Districts of Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh, The Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi.
• IPO Mechanics, Price Behavior and Valuation: The DSE Evidence, The Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi.

• Workshop on Entrepreneurship Development - Organized Jointly by AMDISA And MIDAS.
• Seminar on Entrepreneurship Development - Organized by the Faculty of Business and Commerce, University Of Rajshahi and ICMA Bangladesh.

Administrative Positions Served:

• Member of The Rajshahi University Syndicate, 1991-’93.
• Member of The Executive Body of Rajshahi University Teachers’ Association, Jan’98-Jan’99.
• Worked as A House Tutor of Rajshahi University Residential Hall, Feb’95-Feb’98.

Awards:

• Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Scholarship, 1980.
• Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Scholarship, 1982.
• Rajshahi University Scholarship.
• Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Medal for Securing the First Position in MCom Examination.