PhD (Human Resource Managment), Post Doctoral (Corporate Social Responsibility), Post Doctoral (Sustainable Development), Post Doctoral (New Technology & Ethics)
Leveraging Green Capabilities and Digital Accounting Under ESG Pressure: Strategic Insights From an Emerging Market's Global Value Chains Tipon Tanchangya, Kazi Omar Siddiqi, Bablu Kumar Dhar, Junaid Rahman, Naimul Islam, et al. Thunderbird International Business Review, 2026 ESG‐driven buyer governance in global value chains compels emerging‐market suppliers to internalize new bundles of green and digital capabilities to remain competitive. This study examines how manufacturing firms in such contexts can orchestrate these capabilities under ESG pressure to achieve sustainable organizational performance. Anchored in the natural resource‐based view (NRBV) and dynamic capabilities perspective (DCV), we develop and test an integrative framework in which sustainability management accounting (SMA) operates as a capability conduit linking green knowledge integration capability (GKIC) and green organizational culture (GOC) to performance, while business analytics adoption (BAA) functions as a digital amplifier that strengthens the SMA–SOP relationship. Using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) on survey data from 412 professionals in Bangladesh's export‐oriented manufacturing sector, the findings demonstrate that SMA mediates and BAA amplifies the impact of green capabilities on performance. Robustness diagnostics (PLSpredict and IPMA) confirm predictive validity and managerial priority areas. Practically, integrating SMA and BAA helps firms improve ESG audit pass rates, retain preferred‐supplier status, and sustain export continuity in international markets. The study advances theory by conceptualizing the GKIC–SMA–BAA configuration as a scalable pathway for ESG‐driven competitiveness in global value chains.
Youth Entrepreneurship Narratives in South Asia: Digital Transformation, Green Innovation, and Sustainable Development Pathways Sulochana Dissanayake, Bablu Kumar Dhar, P. R. Weerathunga, Mihiri Wickramasinghe Sustainable Development, 2026 This study examines youth entrepreneurship narratives in South Asia to show how digital and green orientations are expressed and communicated to build legitimacy in the post‐COVID context. Using computational text analysis of 450 documents (startup websites, incubator reports, and government policy statements from 2018 to 2024), the study investigates the frequency, tone, and readability of sustainability and digital discourse. Results show a significant post‐COVID increase in digitalisation and resilience language, alongside slower and uneven growth in green innovation discourse. Comparative evidence reveals stronger sustainability signalling in India and Bangladesh than in Sri Lanka and Nepal, reflecting institutional maturity and policy support. Beyond documenting trends, this paper is one of the first systematic analyses of youth entrepreneurship narratives in South Asia, extending signalling theory by incorporating tone and readability as discursive signals of legitimacy. The study also offers actionable insights for policymakers and incubators on enhancing sustainability communication, while underscoring the global relevance of South Asia as a digitally dynamic yet climate‐vulnerable region.
Financial Volatility Spillovers and Risk Dynamics in Global Tourism: Evidence From Equity and Bond Markets Md. Nahiduzzaman, Rubaiyat Shabbir, Bapon Chandra Kuri, Bablu Kumar Dhar, Anick Roy Thunderbird International Business Review, 2026 This study explores the financial volatility and asset interdependence in the global tourism sector by examining spillover dynamics between tourism equities and both green and non‐green financial assets from global stock and bond markets. Utilizing a combination of risk‐adjusted return metrics, Value at Risk (VaR), Conditional VaR (CVaR), wavelet coherence, and Quantile Vector Autoregression (QVAR), the analysis reveals that while tourism equities offer the highest risk‐adjusted returns, they also carry significant downside risk—particularly during periods of financial distress. Wavelet analysis uncovers pronounced short‐ and medium‐run volatility in tourism stocks, and QVAR results demonstrate high spillover intensity, with connectedness surpassing 83% in both bull and bear markets. Notably, conventional and green equities do not consistently serve as effective hedges for tourism investments, although green bonds may offer some diversification benefits during stable periods. These findings may offer indicative evidence for international investors, financial analysts, and policymakers aiming to improve asset allocation, enhance risk awareness, and inform investment planning in tourism‐dependent economies. By highlighting patterns of market interconnectedness, the study may inform portfolio strategies under conditions of rising global uncertainty.
Ethical Imperatives in Digital Finance: Advancing E-Payment Inclusion in a Fragile Economy Bablu Kumar Dhar, Mahamud Ali Omar, Asnidar Hanim Yusuf, Idris Oyewale Oyelakin, Kamal Mohamed Business and Society Review, 2026 This study investigates how ethically salient service dimensions, service quality, digital trust and security, and accessibility, shape user satisfaction and adoption of e‐payment systems in fragile contexts. Drawing on a structured survey of 370 e‐payment users in Kismayo, Jubbaland State of Somalia, and employing correlation and regression analyses, the study provides one of the first large‐sample, quantitative examinations of digital finance adoption in Somalia. Framed within an ethically extended technology acceptance model (TAM), supported by institutional and contingency perspectives, the analysis reinterprets service quality as a proxy for perceived usefulness, accessibility as an expression of perceived ease of use, and trust/security as a critical extension variable. Fairness in access is further introduced as a measurable ethical construct reflecting digital justice and inclusion. Results show that these constructs significantly enhance customer satisfaction, which in turn predicts adoption. Unlike prior research that treats e‐payment adoption as purely technical or behavioral, this study positions the ethical extension of TAM as its central contribution, offering theoretical and practical insights for inclusive and resilient digital finance in fragile economies.
Green creativity and business sustainability: the influence of dynamic capabilities, technology adoption, business strategies and knowledge management Mehmet Bağış, Zafer Adiguzel, Bablu Kumar Dhar, Tarık Yolcu, Mehmet Nurullah Kurutkan Business Process Management Journal, 2026 PurposeThe increasing global emphasis on environmental sustainability necessitates a better understanding of the antecedents of green creativity (GC) and business sustainability (BSE). However, research on this topic is limited, and these antecedents have not been examined holistically. Considering this research gap, in this study, we examined the interconnected roles of green dynamic capabilities (GDC), green technology adoption (GTA), green business strategies (GBS) and green knowledge management (GKM) in influencing GC and BSE.Design/methodology/approachWe collected the research data through surveys applied to 874 companies operating in the manufacturing and service sectors in Turkey and analyzed the data using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method.FindingsThe study shows that GDC positively influence GBS, GC and GKM. Additionally, GTA positively affects GBS, BSE and GKM. However, GBS only impacts GC, while GKM positively influences GC and BSE. Our mediation analysis results indicate that GBS mediates the relationships between GDC–GTA and GC. Furthermore, GBS mediates the relationship between GTA and BSE. Similarly, GKM mediates the relationships between GDC and GC–BSE. Finally, it was determined that GKM mediates the relationships between GTA and GC–BSE.Research limitations/implicationsThe focus of the research on Türkiye limits the generalizability of the findings. Future research can examine the relationships between the variables in different geographical and industrial settings and provide deeper insights into the causal mechanisms underlying these relationships.Practical implicationsThe analysis results of the research provide actionable insights for companies aiming to improve their sustainability practices. In addition, managers can use GDC and GTA to strengthen GBS and GKM, thus realizing their positive impacts on GC and BSE. The importance of integrating green strategies and knowledge management to take environmental challenges into account is emphasized.Originality/valueThe research is one of the important studies that comprehensively examine the interaction between GDC, GTA, GBS and GKM in the positive impacts of GC and BSE. The research provides insights into green transformation efforts in emerging economies, expanding the literature beyond the manufacturing sector to include the service sector.
Environmental Stress, Gendered Bodies, and Policy Failure: Salinity Intrusion and Women’s Vulnerability in Coastal Bangladesh BC Kuri, H Kabir, M Nahiduzzaman, BK Dhar, R Marcão, V Santos, ... Sexuality, Gender & Policy , 2026 2026
How Sustainable Development Responsibilities Shape Ethical Business Practices in Women- Owned Small Enterprises BK Dhar, A Mathian, NR Mani, K Subramanian, AS Sivakumar, V Bojan, ... Discover Sustainability , 2026 2026
Environmental Sustainability Indicators of Canada’s Carbon Transition: AI Innovation, Financial Systems, and Decentralized Governance MM Roshid, S Islam, BK Dhar, SS Crowley, D Martinho, RC Bhowmik Environmental and Sustainability Indicators , 2026 2026
Managing Millions, Market, Meeting Masters and Moksha: Exploring the Digital Confluence of Spiritual Tourism and Internationalisation of Maha Kumbh Mela S Kaur, SD Ramachandaran, BK Dhar Spiritual Tourism and Landscape: Indigenous Technique and Holistic Insights , 2026 2026
Energy Policy Sequencing for SDG-Aligned Transitions in East Asia–Pacific: Evidence of Stage-Dependent Effects and Threshold Dynamics M Rana, BK Dhar, K Karmakar, MM Hasan, NK Sarker, H Islam Energy Policy , 2026 2026
Does Environmental Disclosure Improve Debt Capacity and Maturity? Evidence from Pollution-Intensive Firms under Weak Institutional Enforcement BK Dhar, JCC Leitão, I Harymawan, M Hosen, SM Sarkar Oeconomia Copernicana , 2026 2026
Role of Digitalization in the Effectiveness of Monetary Policy: Evidence from Developing Economies M Sinha, S Roy, BK Dhar Societal Implications of Fiscal and Monetary Policies, 109-124 , 2026 2026
Happiness Regimes and Low-Carbon Tourism Competitiveness: Differentiated Pathways for Sustainable and Resilient Destinations M Nahiduzzaman, BC Kuri, BK Dhar, MG Sharoar, S Sultana, MAI Ashik, ... Tourism Recreation Research , 2026 2026
Strategic Carbon Market Mechanisms and Foreign Investment Dynamics: Business Responses to Climate Policy in China X Yang, M Zhang, Y Ma, BK Dhar, Z Jiang Business Strategy and the Environment , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Environmental Sustainability Indicators in India: Evidence from Ecological Footprint, Load Capacity Factor, Nuclear Energy, and Human Capital A Raihan, BK Dhar, SM Rahman, M Ridwan, D Martinho, T Sarkar Environmental and Sustainability Indicators , 2026 2026 Citations: 5
How Food Choice Perceptions Shape Responsible Food Consumption in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand K Baskaran, U Chawla, BK Dhar, M Chowdhury, D Mulchandani, ... Discover Sustainability , 2026 2026
Circular Economy: Foundation and Theoretical Framework R Karim, BK Dhar, MM Roshid Strategic Innovations for Circular Economy, 1-26 , 2026 2026 Citations: 2
Stitching Sustainability in Fashion: Strengthening Circular Economy Drivers in the Textile Industry BK Dhar, R Karim, MS Mollik Strategic Innovations for Circular Economy, 179-208 , 2026 2026 Citations: 2
Education, Green Technology, and Clean Energy as Indicators of Sustainability and Resilience in BRICS Economies M Ridwan, A Raihan, BK Dhar, I Hossain, S Bala, SM Rahman, T Sarker, ... Environmental and Sustainability Indicators , 2026 2026 Citations: 2
Unpacking Product Symbolism: A Serial Mediation Analysis of Consumer Purchase Intentions Toward Vegan Leather in South Asia K Baskaran, U Chawla, BK Dhar, D Mulchandani International Journal of Consumer Studies , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Managing Resource Rents, Trade Openness, and Energy Transitions: Evidence on Ecological Load Capacity from Newly Industrialized Economies MM Roshid, RC Bhowmik, BK Dhar, S Islam, SA Sumon, ADB Machado Resources Policy 112, 105821 , 2026 2026 Citations: 5
Ethical Imperatives in Digital Finance: Advancing E‐Payment Inclusion in a Fragile Economy BK Dhar, MA Omar, AH Yusuf, IO Oyelakin, K Mohamed Business and Society Review , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Leveraging Green Capabilities and Digital Accounting under ESG Pressure: Strategic Insights from an Emerging Market’s Global Value Chains T Tanchangya, KO Siddiqi, BK Dhar, J Rahman, N Islam, S Das Thunderbird International Business Review , 2026 2026 Citations: 6
Youth Entrepreneurship Narratives in South Asia: Digital Transformation, Green Innovation, and Sustainable Development Pathways S Dissanayake, BK Dhar, PR Weerathunga, M Wickramasinghe Sustainable Development , 2026 2026 Citations: 4
Gendered Economic Policies and the Missing Women Phenomenon: A Feminist Policy Perspective on Inequality in South Asia S Dhar, BK Dhar, N Goya Sexuality, Gender & Policy , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Impact of social responsibility disclosure between implementation of green accounting and sustainable development: A study on heavily polluting companies in Bangladesh BK Dhar, SM Sarkar, FK Ayittey Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management 29 (1), 71-78 , 2022 2022 Citations: 434
Impact of COVID‐19 on Psychology among the University Students BK Dhar, FK Ayittey, SM Sarkar Global Challenges 4 (11), 2000038 , 2020 2020 Citations: 327
Volatility of the US stock market and business strategy during COVID‐19 EK Chowdhury, BK Dhar, A Stasi Business Strategy & Development 5 (4), 350-360 , 2022 2022 Citations: 284
Catastrophic impact of Covid‐19 on the global stock markets and economic activities EK Chowdhury, II Khan, BK Dhar Business and society review 127 (2), 437-460 , 2022 2022 Citations: 280
Impact of remittance on economic progress: Evidence from low-income Asian frontier countries EK Chowdhury, BK Dhar, MAI Gazi Journal of the Knowledge Economy 14 (1), 382-407 , 2023 2023 Citations: 242
Impact of corporate social responsibility on financial expert CEOs' turnover in heavily polluting companies in Bangladesh BK Dhar, I Harymawan, SM Sarkar Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management 29 (3), 701– 711 , 2022 2022 Citations: 212
Impact of COVID-19 on financial performance and profitability of banking sector in special reference to private commercial banks: empirical evidence from Bangladesh MAI Gazi, M Nahiduzzaman, I Harymawan, AA Masud, BK Dhar Sustainability 14 (10), 6260 , 2022 2022 Citations: 153
Psychological adjustment and guidance for ageing urban women SM Sarkar, BK Dhar, SS Crowley, FK Ayittey, MAI Gazi Ageing International 48 (1), 222-230 , 2023 2023 Citations: 151
Digital Sustainability and Eco-Environmental Sustainability: A Review of Emerging Technologies, Resource Challenges, and Policy Implications R Meinhold, C Wagner, BK Dhar Sustainable Development , 2024 2024 Citations: 117
Profitability determining factors of banking sector: Panel data analysis of commercial banks in South Asian countries D Yuan, MAI Gazi, I Harymawan, BK Dhar, AI Hossain Frontiers in psychology 13, 1000412 , 2022 2022 Citations: 108
Alternative Protein Sources: Addressing Global Food Security and Environmental Sustainability N Nirmal, CF Anyimadu, AC Khanashyam, AEA Bekhit, BK Dhar Sustainable Development , 2024 2024 Citations: 99
Mitigating global challenges: harnessing green synthesized nanomaterials for sustainable crop production systems N Sundararajan, HS Habeebsheriff, K Dhanabalan, VH Cong, LS Wong, ... Global Challenges 8 (1), 2300187 , 2024 2024 Citations: 87
The contribution of circular economy practices on the resilience of production systems: Eco-innovation and cleaner production's mediation role for sustainable development TT Le, A Ferraris, BK Dhar Journal of Cleaner Production 424, 138806 , 2023 2023 Citations: 87
Gendered burdens and impacts of SARS-CoV-2: a review FK Ayittey, BK Dhar, G Anani, NB Chiwero Health Care for Women International 41 (11-12), 1210-1225 , 2020 2020 Citations: 86
Discrimination and social exclusion of third-gender population (Hijra) in Bangladesh: A brief review M Al-Mamun, MJ Hossain, M Alam, MS Parvez, BK Dhar, MR Islam Heliyon 8 (10) , 2022 2022 Citations: 75
Does job satisfaction differ at different levels of employees? Measurement of job satisfaction among the levels of sugar industrial employees MA Issa Gazi, MA Islam, FA Sobhani, BK Dhar Sustainability 14 (6), 3564 , 2022 2022 Citations: 73
Sustainability disclosures in emerging economies: Evidence from human capital disclosures on listed banks' websites in Bangladesh MMN Absar, BK Dhar, M Mahmood, M Emran Business and Society Review 126 (3), 363-378 , 2021 2021 Citations: 61
Effect of innovation capability on human capital and organizational performance BK Dhar, M Mutalib, FA Sobhani International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology 29 (4), 7074-7087 , 2019 2019 Citations: 60
Digital Leadership and Sustainable Development: Enhancing Firm Sustainability through Green Innovation and Top Management Innovativeness M Zada, S Zada, BK Dhar, C Ping, S Sarkar Sustainable Development , 2025 2025 Citations: 57
Effects of job satisfaction on job performance of sugar industrial workers: Empirical evidence from Bangladesh MAI Gazi, MA Islam, J Shaturaev, BK Dhar Sustainability 14 (21), 14156 , 2022 2022 Citations: 56
