Dr. Mohammad Ali
Assistant Professor
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Department of Business Administration in Management Studies
Faculty of Business Studies (FBS)
mohammadali@bup.edu.bd
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF
PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216
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Overview
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Education
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Publication
Research Activites
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Awards
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Course Taught
Biography
Dr. Mohammad Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration in Management Studies at the Faculty of Business Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). He obtained his Ph.D. with distinction from the School of Business (AACSB-accredited) at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, China. He also earned an M.Phil. from BUP and completed his BBA and MBA from the University of Dhaka. Since joining BUP in 2017, Dr. Ali has contributed to teaching, research, and academic administration. He has served as the Program Coordinator for the MBA (Professional) Program and as the Moderator of the BUP Human Resource and Leadership Club. Before joining BUP, Dr. Ali held academic positions at the Army IBA in Savar and City University. He also has experience working as a faculty member at the Bangladesh Military Academy, and as a part-time trainer at BIHRM and BPMI.As an active researcher, Dr. Ali has published in nationally and internationally recognized journals, including several Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed outlets. His scholarly work addresses contemporary issues such as leadership effectiveness, inclusive climate, employee engagement, talent development, employee retention, and employee behavior. His research has appeared in leading journals such as South Asian Journal of Human Resource Management, Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Management Matters, Heliyon, and other reputable international publications. He has also contributed to international conferences and to an academic book chapter published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group). He has also successfully completed several research projects funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, addressing issues related to leadership, employee retention, employee behavior, training effectiveness, and organizational performance.Dr. Ali is a recipient of several academic distinctions and scholarships, including the Chinese Government Scholarship and merit-based scholarship from the University of Dhaka. His current research interests include leadership practices, contemporary HRM issues, employee well-being, talent management strategies, employee commitment, and employee behavior.
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Education
S.S.C, Mirpur Government High School
H.S.C, Notre Dame College
B.B.A, University of Dhaka
M.B.A, University of Dhaka
MPhil, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Ph.D, University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, China
H.S.C, Notre Dame College
B.B.A, University of Dhaka
M.B.A, University of Dhaka
MPhil, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Ph.D, University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, China
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Journal Publication
1. Khan, M. R. K., Arif, M. Z. U., & Ali, M. (2024). Consumers’ perceptions towards cell phone brand preference: The case of Bangladesh. International Journal of Management Studies, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp.137-170. Indexed in Scopus and ESCI. https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2024.31.1.6
2. Jilani, M. M. A. K., Ahmed, F., Ali, M. and Khaled, M. C. (2023). Integration of Theory of Planned Behavior into Actual Social Distancing Behavior Amid Covid-19, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Vol. 8, No.1, pp.100708. Indexed in Scopus (Q1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100708
3. Ali, M., & Ullah, M. S. (2023). Role of laissez-faire leadership in talent management: Evidence from the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh. Heliyon, Vol. 9, No. 6, pp. E17234. Indexed in Scopus (Q1) and Web of Science (WoS)/ISI-Q2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17234
4. Ali, M., Ullah, M. S., & Haque, A. (2023). Effect of transactional and transformational leadership on talent engagement: Mediating role of talent development. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Vol. 42, No.6, pp. 120-137. Indexed in Scopus (Q1). 10.1002/joe.22214
5. Hasan, N., Ali, M., and Islam, A. (2022). Impact of Ethical Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Organizational Effectiveness of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Bangladesh. Journal of Management, University of Dhaka, Special Issue on Building Organizational Sustainability and Resilience, pp. 95-110. https://managementdu.ac.bd/2022/12/01/impact-of-ethical-leadership-and-organizational-citizenship-behavior-on-organizational-effectiveness-of-the-non-bank-financial-institutions-in-bangladesh/
6. Ali, M., Hasan, N., and Islam, A. (2021). Assessing the Mediating Role of Talent Engagement between Talent Development and Retention. Journal of Innovation in Business Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 81-98. http://journal.bup.edu.bd/Journals/Article/58
7. Ali, M., Hossain, S. M. and Anik, R.K. (2020). Determinants of Human Resource Accounting Disclosure: An Analysis on Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Listed Financial Institutions. The Jahangirnagar Journal of Business Studies, Vol.9, No. 1, pp. 181-196.
8. Rahman, M., Islam, M. S. and Ali, M. (2020). Exploring the Role of Union Digital Center to Managing Information Services in Rural Development of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA), Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 39-66. https://doi.org/10.36609/bjpa.v28i2.107
9. Ali, M., Ullah, S. M. and Guha, S. (2020). Role of Talent Development on Talent Engagement and Self-Efficacy: A Structural Model. Journal of Social Economics Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 118-129. Indexed in Scopus (Q4). https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.35.2020.72.118.129
10. Ali, M. (2020). Challenges, Prospects and Role of Insurance on Economic Growth in Bangladesh. IIUM Journal of Case Studies in Management, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 20-27.
11. Islam, A., Ali, M. and Hasan, N. (2020). Impact of Training Program on Self-Efficacy: An Empirical Study on the Faculty Members of Universities in Bangladesh. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 37-45. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.119.2020.21.37.45
12. Ali, M., Ahmed, T. and Absar, S. (2020). Urban Youth Attitude Toward Online Shopping: Evidence from Dhaka City. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 33-40. 10.31580/ijer.v3i2.1385
13. Hasan, N., Islam, A. and Ali, M. (2019). Impact of Safety and Health Measures on Workers Productivity: A Study on Readymade Garments (RMG) Industry in Bangladesh. Daffodil International University Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 29-41. https://diujbe.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/article/impact-of-safety-and-health-measures-on-workers-productivity-in-the-readymade-garments-sector-of-bangladesh
14. Ali, M. and Ahsan, I. M. K. (2019). Human Resource Disclosure Practices of Banks in Bangladesh. BUP Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 72-86.
15. Ali, M. and Ahmed, T. (2019). Association of Organizational Attributes with Human Resource Disclosure: Evidence from Bangladeshi Banks. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 99-115. ABDC Ranked. https://doi.org/10.5296/ijafr.v9i2.14333
16. Ali, M. and Himel, M. T. A. (2019). Does Social Barrier Influence Women’s Intention toward Entrepreneurship? Journal of Social Economics Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 106-116. Indexed in Scopus (Q4). 10.18488/journal.35.2019.62.106.116
17. Ali, M., and Guha, S. (2018). Talent Management in South Asia: Prospects and Challenges. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA), Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.36609/bjpa.v26i2.16
18. Ali, M., Hossain, S. M. K. and Ahmed, T. (2018). Effectiveness of E-learning for university students: evidence from Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Empirical Research, Vol. 8, No. 10, pp. 352-360. ABDC Ranked. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.1007/2018.8.10/1007.10.352.360
19. Ali, M. and Hossain, S. M. K. (2016). Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Social Media for Recruitment: An Exploratory Factor Analysis Approach on Private Universities in Bangladesh. Journal of Resources Development and Management, Vol. 25, pp. 66-76. https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JRDM/article/view/33823
20. Ali, M., Niu, X. and Rubel, M. R. B. (2024). The influence of transformational and transactional leadership on employee retention: mediating role of employee engagement. Management Matters, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 164-190. Emerald Publishing. 10.1108/MANM-03-2024-0022
21. Ali, M. and Niu, X. (2025). How Inclusive Leadership Improves Employee Service Behavior: Does Inclusive Climate Matter? Management Matters, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 173-195. Emerald Publishing. 10.1108/MANM-12-2024-0065
22. Rubel, M. R. B., Ali, M., Kee, D. M. H., Islam, M. N., and Rimi, N. N. (2026). The HRM–Creativity Link: How Workplace Happiness Fuels Supervisory-level Employees’ Creativity in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management. Indexed in Scopus-Q2. https://doi.org/10.1177/23220937261488902
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Conference Papers
1. 3rd international conference on the impact of current business events on the future of business, VJIM International Conference 2021 – AMDISA, India.
2. World Internet Conference (WIC) and the Digital Silk Road Cross-border E-commerce Training (15 April- 18 April 2024), Xi’an, China.
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Books
1. Ali, M., Nishat, S. S., Tazin, F. and Rubel, M. R. B. (2021). COVID-19: Effect of Job Insecurity on Employee Performance: Mediating Role of Depression, an edited book entitled Repositioning Business: A Strategic Response to COVID-19 (pp. 17-32). Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) publications.
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Researchs
Leadership
Talent management
Human resource management
Employee engagement
Employee behavior
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Awards
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC-Type A).
Board Scholarship (Dhaka Board).
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Courses
Introduction to Business
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Conflict Management & Negotiations
Industrial Relations
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Management
Strategic Management
Organizational Behavior
Business Leadership
Training and Development
Manpower Planning and Forecasting
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
S.S.C, Mirpur Government High School
H.S.C, Notre Dame College
B.B.A, University of Dhaka
M.B.A, University of Dhaka
MPhil, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Ph.D, University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, China
H.S.C, Notre Dame College
B.B.A, University of Dhaka
M.B.A, University of Dhaka
MPhil, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Ph.D, University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, China
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
1. Khan, M. R. K., Arif, M. Z. U., & Ali, M. (2024). Consumers’ perceptions towards cell phone brand preference: The case of Bangladesh. International Journal of Management Studies, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp.137-170. Indexed in Scopus and ESCI. https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2024.31.1.6
2. Jilani, M. M. A. K., Ahmed, F., Ali, M. and Khaled, M. C. (2023). Integration of Theory of Planned Behavior into Actual Social Distancing Behavior Amid Covid-19, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Vol. 8, No.1, pp.100708. Indexed in Scopus (Q1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100708
3. Ali, M., & Ullah, M. S. (2023). Role of laissez-faire leadership in talent management: Evidence from the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh. Heliyon, Vol. 9, No. 6, pp. E17234. Indexed in Scopus (Q1) and Web of Science (WoS)/ISI-Q2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17234
4. Ali, M., Ullah, M. S., & Haque, A. (2023). Effect of transactional and transformational leadership on talent engagement: Mediating role of talent development. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Vol. 42, No.6, pp. 120-137. Indexed in Scopus (Q1). 10.1002/joe.22214
5. Hasan, N., Ali, M., and Islam, A. (2022). Impact of Ethical Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Organizational Effectiveness of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Bangladesh. Journal of Management, University of Dhaka, Special Issue on Building Organizational Sustainability and Resilience, pp. 95-110. https://managementdu.ac.bd/2022/12/01/impact-of-ethical-leadership-and-organizational-citizenship-behavior-on-organizational-effectiveness-of-the-non-bank-financial-institutions-in-bangladesh/
6. Ali, M., Hasan, N., and Islam, A. (2021). Assessing the Mediating Role of Talent Engagement between Talent Development and Retention. Journal of Innovation in Business Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 81-98. http://journal.bup.edu.bd/Journals/Article/58
7. Ali, M., Hossain, S. M. and Anik, R.K. (2020). Determinants of Human Resource Accounting Disclosure: An Analysis on Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Listed Financial Institutions. The Jahangirnagar Journal of Business Studies, Vol.9, No. 1, pp. 181-196.
8. Rahman, M., Islam, M. S. and Ali, M. (2020). Exploring the Role of Union Digital Center to Managing Information Services in Rural Development of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA), Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 39-66. https://doi.org/10.36609/bjpa.v28i2.107
9. Ali, M., Ullah, S. M. and Guha, S. (2020). Role of Talent Development on Talent Engagement and Self-Efficacy: A Structural Model. Journal of Social Economics Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 118-129. Indexed in Scopus (Q4). https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.35.2020.72.118.129
10. Ali, M. (2020). Challenges, Prospects and Role of Insurance on Economic Growth in Bangladesh. IIUM Journal of Case Studies in Management, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 20-27.
11. Islam, A., Ali, M. and Hasan, N. (2020). Impact of Training Program on Self-Efficacy: An Empirical Study on the Faculty Members of Universities in Bangladesh. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 37-45. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.119.2020.21.37.45
12. Ali, M., Ahmed, T. and Absar, S. (2020). Urban Youth Attitude Toward Online Shopping: Evidence from Dhaka City. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 33-40. 10.31580/ijer.v3i2.1385
13. Hasan, N., Islam, A. and Ali, M. (2019). Impact of Safety and Health Measures on Workers Productivity: A Study on Readymade Garments (RMG) Industry in Bangladesh. Daffodil International University Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 29-41. https://diujbe.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/article/impact-of-safety-and-health-measures-on-workers-productivity-in-the-readymade-garments-sector-of-bangladesh
14. Ali, M. and Ahsan, I. M. K. (2019). Human Resource Disclosure Practices of Banks in Bangladesh. BUP Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 72-86.
15. Ali, M. and Ahmed, T. (2019). Association of Organizational Attributes with Human Resource Disclosure: Evidence from Bangladeshi Banks. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 99-115. ABDC Ranked. https://doi.org/10.5296/ijafr.v9i2.14333
16. Ali, M. and Himel, M. T. A. (2019). Does Social Barrier Influence Women’s Intention toward Entrepreneurship? Journal of Social Economics Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 106-116. Indexed in Scopus (Q4). 10.18488/journal.35.2019.62.106.116
17. Ali, M., and Guha, S. (2018). Talent Management in South Asia: Prospects and Challenges. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA), Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.36609/bjpa.v26i2.16
18. Ali, M., Hossain, S. M. K. and Ahmed, T. (2018). Effectiveness of E-learning for university students: evidence from Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Empirical Research, Vol. 8, No. 10, pp. 352-360. ABDC Ranked. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.1007/2018.8.10/1007.10.352.360
19. Ali, M. and Hossain, S. M. K. (2016). Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Social Media for Recruitment: An Exploratory Factor Analysis Approach on Private Universities in Bangladesh. Journal of Resources Development and Management, Vol. 25, pp. 66-76. https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JRDM/article/view/33823
20. Ali, M., Niu, X. and Rubel, M. R. B. (2024). The influence of transformational and transactional leadership on employee retention: mediating role of employee engagement. Management Matters, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 164-190. Emerald Publishing. 10.1108/MANM-03-2024-0022
21. Ali, M. and Niu, X. (2025). How Inclusive Leadership Improves Employee Service Behavior: Does Inclusive Climate Matter? Management Matters, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 173-195. Emerald Publishing. 10.1108/MANM-12-2024-0065
22. Rubel, M. R. B., Ali, M., Kee, D. M. H., Islam, M. N., and Rimi, N. N. (2026). The HRM–Creativity Link: How Workplace Happiness Fuels Supervisory-level Employees’ Creativity in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management. Indexed in Scopus-Q2. https://doi.org/10.1177/23220937261488902
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
1. 3rd international conference on the impact of current business events on the future of business, VJIM International Conference 2021 – AMDISA, India.
2. World Internet Conference (WIC) and the Digital Silk Road Cross-border E-commerce Training (15 April- 18 April 2024), Xi’an, China.
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
1. Ali, M., Nishat, S. S., Tazin, F. and Rubel, M. R. B. (2021). COVID-19: Effect of Job Insecurity on Employee Performance: Mediating Role of Depression, an edited book entitled Repositioning Business: A Strategic Response to COVID-19 (pp. 17-32). Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) publications.
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Leadership
Talent management
Human resource management
Employee engagement
Employee behavior
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC-Type A).
Board Scholarship (Dhaka Board).
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026
Introduction to Business
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Conflict Management & Negotiations
Industrial Relations
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Management
Strategic Management
Organizational Behavior
Business Leadership
Training and Development
Manpower Planning and Forecasting
Last Updated: 01 Nov 2026