Professor M. Abdul Wadud
The Department of Economics started functioning from 1954-55 with other six Departments. Initially, the Department started its academic activities in Rajshahi College led by Mr. Md. Tozammel Hoque.At that time, there were three other teachers namely Mr. Md. Moazzimul Haque, Mr. R.H. Khondoker and Mr. Shamsul Islam. In 1961, the Department shifted from Rajshahi College to First Science Building in Rajshahi University Campus. In 1965, it shifted to Momtaz Uddin Kala Bhaban, where it is still functioning.