Bobby Hajjaj

Dr. Bobby Hajjaj has been teaching at NSU since 2009, holding an MBA from the University of Oxford and a BA in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin.

With over two decades of experience in global business development and strategy consulting, he has worked with leading organizations including GE and Macquarie Capital 

During 2019–2020, Dr. Hajjaj served as the Faculty Advisor, applying his significant expertise to guide the department and mentor student initiatives. In addition to his academic role, he has been a columnist for national dailies, delivered a TED Talk on leadership, and contributed to policy discourse.

Saquib Rahman

Advocate Saquib  Rahman is a dedicated academic in NSU’s Department of Law. Before joining NSU in Spring 2017, he taught at the University of Asia Pacific. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in Fall 2020.

He has authored scholarly articles in respected law journals covering cross-border insolvency, trademark blurring, and multimodal transportation and regularly contributes insightful op-eds to national outlets like Dhaka Tribune and Netra News, reflecting on social justice and legal reform.

Appointed Faculty Advisor to NSU’s Ethics & Diversity Club from Fall 2020 to Spring 2023, Saquib guided student engagement in ethical dialogue, diversity initiatives, and collaborative learning.

Dr. Zerina Shabnaz Akkas

Dr. Zerina Shabnaz Akkas joined North South University in 2018 and holds a PhD in International Political Economy from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. Her academic interests span gender studies, rural empowerment, and South Asian socio-political history. She has published in internationally recognized journals and contributed opinion pieces to platforms such as the LSE blog and The Financial Express. At NSU, she teaches key courses on the history and cultural emergence of Bangladesh, encouraging students to explore the roots of identity, justice, and diversity in our society.

Serving as the Faculty Advisor for the North South University Ethics & Diversity Club, Dr. Zerina Shabnaz Akkas provides academic oversight, mentorship, and guidance to ensure the club’s initiatives align with NSU’s values of academic excellence, ethical conduct, and inclusive leadership. Her dedication to student development and ethical engagement is instrumental in shaping the direction of NSUEDC.

Mahmud Habib Zaman 

Dr. Mahmud Habib Zaman is a distinguished academic and researcher serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing & International Business at North South University. He completed his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Marketing from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, and earned his MSc in International Management & Marketing from Queen Mary, University of London.

With years of experience in both academia and industry, Mr. Zaman has taught at several renowned institutions in Bangladesh, including IBA, University of Dhaka and American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB). His teaching areas include Consumer Behaviour, International Business, Cross-Cultural Management, and Principles of Marketing.

As a Faculty Advisor, Dr. Zaman encourages students to develop leadership skills, creative thinking, and professional excellence through active engagement in co-curricular activities, workshops, and collaborative initiatives. His combination of academic expertise, industry insight, and mentorship continues to inspire students to become future-ready business professionals.