Comilla University | Dr. Most. Asikha Aktar

Dr. Most. Asikha Aktar

Associate Professor

Comilla University
Cumilla-3506, Bangladesh

asikharita@gmail.com

01314111799

Biography
Qualification
Publication
Research Interest

Most. Asikha Aktar is an Assistant professor of Economics at comilla University, Bangladesh. She obtained her Master's degree in Economics from University of Dhaka. To date she has published several journal articles and book chapters. Her research areas include sustainable development, green economy, energy economics, and climate change.

Education Qualification
Job Experience

Master of Social Sciences (MSS)	University of Dhaka	Economics	2011
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS)	University of Dhaka	Economics	2010
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	Rajshahi Board	Humanities	2006
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)	Rajshahi Board	Humanities	2004

Dept. of Economics, Comilla University, Bangladesh Assistant Professor July 2016 - January 2023
Dept. of Economics, Comilla University, Bangladesh Lecturer July 2013 - July 2013
Dept. of Economics, Stamford University, Bangladesh Lecturer January 2013 - July 2013

Alam, M. M., Aktar, M. A., Idris, N.D.M., & Al-Amin, A. Q. (2023). World energy economics and geopolitics amid COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 policy direction. World Development Sustainability, 2, 100048.
Khan, A. B., Aktar, M. A., & Hatim, M. (2022). The impact of macro-economic variables on the performance of the KSE Meezan Islamic Index (KMI-30) of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). International Journal of Trade and Global Markets, 16(1-3), 1-10.
Aktar, M. A., Alam, M. M., & Harun, M. (2022). Energy Efficiency Policies in Malaysia: A Critical Evaluation from the Sustainable Development Perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(13), 18365-18384.
Aktar, M.A., Alam, M.M., & Al-Amin, A.Q. (2021) . Global economic crisis, energy use, CO₂ emissions, and policy roadmap amid COVID-19. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 26, 770-781.
Ahmed, U. A., Aktar, M. A., & Bakar, A. S. A. (2021). Graduate's perception towards entrepreneurial career choice: Role of University and Family. Jurnal Aplikasi Manajemen, Ekonomi dan Bisnis, 5(2), 29-39.
Khan, A. B., Noreen, M., Hassan E. U., Sarwar, A., Aktar, M. A., Hatim, M., & Abbas, F. (2020). Does the age of Islamic Banks matter? A case study of Pakistan. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 13(11), 13-24.
Sadekin, M. N., Aktar, M. A., & Keramat, S.A. (2015). Determinants of Household Savings in Rural Bangladesh: An Empirical Study on Nijkhamar Village in Khulna, Bangladesh. The Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 40, No.1, PP.45-66.
Sadekin, M. N., Aktar, M. A., & Pulok, M. H. (2014). Socioeconomic Analysis of the Migrated Rickshaw Pullers in Comilla City of Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 8(3), 1142.
Aktar, M. A., Sadekin, M. N., & Saha, S. K. (2014). Relationship between tourist arrival and foreign exchange earnings: The case for Bangladesh. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(16), 162.
Rahman, M. M., & Aktar, M. A. (2014). People's Participation in Development Interventions through Co-operatives: A View from Grass-root. CO· OPERATION, 47.
Aktar, M. A., Sumon, M. E.H., & Rahman, M. H. (2014). Impact of Training on the Livelihood of Female Textile Workers in Bangladesh: A Case Study of a Textile Factory in Gazipur. The Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 39, No.1, pp.151-164.

Aktar, M.A., Alam, M.M. (2021). Cultural Inequality and Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) Reduced Inequalities. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71060-0_5-1 Ahmed, U.A., Aktar, M.A., Alam, M.M. (2021). Ensuring Child Rights for a Just Society. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71066-2_146-1 Aktar, M.A., Al-Azzam, M.H.M., Alam, M.M. (2021). Fair Debts Management for Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) Reduced Inequalities. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71060-0_68-1 Sadekin, M.N., Aktar, M.A., Alam, M.M. (2021). Contribution of Fair Trade in Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) Reduced Inequalities. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71060-0_7-1. Aktar, M.A., Harun, M.B., Alam, M.M. (2020). Green Energy and Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Affordable and Clean Energy. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71057-0_47-1 Aktar, M.A., Ahmed, U.A., Alam, M.M. (2021). Green Path Development and Green Regional Restructuring for Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71059-4_123-1 Ahmed, U.A., Aktar, M.A., Alam, M.M. (2021). Racial Discrimination and Poverty Reduction for Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) No Poverty. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69625-6_10-1 Aktar, M.A., Harun, M.B., Alam, M.M. (2020). Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy for Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Affordable and Clean Energy. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71057-0_59-1

Aktar, M.A., Harun, M.B., & Alam, M.M. (2020). A Review on Energy Efficiency Policy Regimes and Performances in Malaysia. 7th Global Conference on Business Management and Social Sciences (GCBMS-2020), 8th – 9th August, Academy of Business Management Conferences (ABMC).

Aktar, M.A., Alam, M.M., & Al-Amin, A.Q. (2020). Covid-19 Pandemic Induced Global Economic Crisis, energy use, CO₂ Emissions, and Policy Roadmap, Proceeding of “International Conference on the COVID19 and the World”, Center for Integrated Development Studies (CIDS) & Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Online, 13-14 July 2020.

Participated at the Workshop on “How to Publish with Oxford Journal”, June 18, 2021, organized by Oxford University Press.

Sustainable Development, Green Economy, Energy Economics, and Climate Change.