The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) Research Cell successfully organized its sixth session of the Research Proposal Presentation Series on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The session featured Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Associate Professor, Department of Finance, who presented his second research proposal under the ongoing initiative aimed at fostering a culture of impactful academic inquiry among faculty members.

Dr. Hasan’s presentation delved into an emerging area of financial research that explores how technology-enabled financial systems can promote greater inclusion and sustainable economic progress. His study seeks to examine how digital financial innovations are transforming access to financial services for diverse groups within society, particularly those previously excluded from traditional banking systems. Through this research, he aims to identify the key drivers and challenges of digital transformation in the financial sector and how these developments can contribute to equitable growth and long-term development goals.

Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain, the Honorable Dean of FBA, graced the session with his presence and shared valuable feedback with the participants. He particularly emphasized the importance of maintaining data consistency in research, noting that data collected from different or unmatched sources may weaken the credibility and reliability of the findings. He advised that researchers should ensure their data originate from comparable and consistent sources to uphold the integrity of their analyses. His thoughtful observations provided valuable direction for faculty members striving to enhance the objectivity and validity of their research work. Professor Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain, Member of the Research & Publication Steering Committee, also attended the session and shared insightful remarks. He underscored the need for identifying clear research gaps and incorporating elements of innovation that distinguish a study from existing works. His comments inspired a reflective discussion on how originality and academic rigor could further strengthen the proposal.

The session was further enriched by the presence of distinguished guests from the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM), along with Dr. Kazi Tanvir Mahmud, Associate Professor of Economics at AIUB. Their participation added valuable perspectives to the discussion. The guests provided insightful suggestions on improving the research framework and analytical design. In particular, Dr. Tanvir emphasized the importance of exploring alternative research models to introduce new dimensions to the study, while others offered practical insights for refining data interpretation and theoretical alignment. In addition, Heads of different departments and faculty members from various disciplines attended the session, expressing their appreciation for the relevance of the topic and the depth of discussion.

The seventh session concluded with a lively discussion, where participants appreciated the relevance and timeliness of the research topic in the context of Bangladesh’s evolving financial landscape. The FBA Research Cell expressed its gratitude to the presenter, distinguished guests, and all participants for their active engagement and contribution to fostering a vibrant research culture within the faculty.