Dr. Hafiz Muztaba Riza Ahmed is a Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Dhaka, specializing in Islamic Banking, Finance, and Shariah Governance.
Academic Qualifications & Credentials
Degrees: Earned his B.A. (Honors), M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Islamic Studies with distinction from the University of Dhaka.
Research Focus: His advanced M.Phil. and Ph.D. research centered on Islamic banking, rural development Microfinance and poverty alleviation in Bangladesh.
Certification: Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA), accredited by AAOIFI.
Professional Experience & Achievements
Corporate Background: Served in key banking roles at Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, and Dhaka Bank PLC before entering academia.
Current Roles: Actively serves on the Shariah Supervisory Boards of multiple Islamic banks and financial institutions.
Publications: Published over 36 research articles in both Bangla and English across various local and international journals.
Supervision: Successfully supervised 5 M.Phil. and 3 Ph.D. scholars to completion.
Global Exposure: Traveled extensively for professional purposes, including to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
