AL AMIN AL ABBASI
- Associate Professor
- 01722197882
- alamin1869@gmail.com
- abbasi_eco@mbstu.ac.bd
About Me
Dr. Al Amin Al Abbasi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University. His research expertise primarily lies in rural transformation, agricultural economics, and the application of empirical spatial and panel data analysis. His scholarly work integrates rigorous empirical methodologies with policy-oriented research, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by developing countries. Throughout his academic tenure, Dr. Abbasi has made substantial contributions to rural transformation, agricultural economics, trade, gender, and education, particularly in Bangladesh and other developing nations. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Abbasi has been actively engaged in collaborative research initiatives, notably through his partnership with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) on the project "Understanding the Drivers of Successful and Inclusive Rural Regional Transformation: Sharing Experiences and Policy Advice in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, and Pakistan." In this project, Dr. Abbasi played a pivotal role in the development of key policy documents and was instrumental in shaping development economics and policy initiatives related to poverty alleviation, income inequality, gender inequality, and land distribution. These initiatives were particularly focused on addressing the socio-economic challenges in Bangladesh. His work in this area has contributed to the formulation of evidence-based policies to foster inclusive and sustainable rural development.
Research Interest
Agricultural Economics, Rural Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics and Educational Economics.
Professional & Other Experiences
Research Experience
Prior Projects:
1. 2021-2023
Position In The Project: Key team member
Title Of The Project: Understanding the Drivers of Successful and Inclusive Rural Regional Transformation: Sharing Experiences and Policy Advice in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and Pakistan (ID: ACIAR ADP/2017/024 Project)
Donor/Sponsor: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Australia
2. 2021-2022
Position In The Project: Lead Researcher
Title Of The Project: Increasing the income of entrepreneurs through the use of Bio-fertilizers produced from urban waste in safe vegetable production and processed vegetable
Donor/Sponsor: Society Development Committee (SDC)
3. 2020-2021
Position In The Project: Lead Researcher
Title Of The Project: Increasing Income of entrepreneurs through aromatic rice production and processing
Donor/Sponsor: Gram Bikash Kendra (GBK)
4. 2019-2020
Position In The Project: Lead Researcher
Title Of The Project: Promotion of Ecologically Cultivated safe Banana
Donor/Sponsor: TMSS
5. 2026 -
Position In The Project: Lead Researcher
Title Of The Project: Do Safe Cultivation Practices for High-Value Vegetables Enhance Farmers' Income in Bangladesh? A Comparative Analysis in the Selected Regions
Donor/Sponsor: MBSTU
Teaching Experience:
1. 25 July’ 2017 – present
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, Bangladesh.
2. 25 July’ 2017 – 25 July 2013
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, Bangladesh.
3. 25 july’2015 – 24 July 2017
Lecturer, Department of Economics, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, Bangladesh.
Education
Publications
2.Al Abbasi, A. A., Alam, M. J., Saha, S., Begum, I. A., & Rola-Rubzen, M. F. (2025). Impact of rural transformation on rural income and poverty for sustainable development in Bangladesh: A moments-quantile regression with fixed-effects models Approach. Sustainable Development, 33(2), 2951–2974. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3276
3.Al Abbasi, A. A., Saha, S., Begum, I. A., Rola-Rubzen, M. F., McKenzie, A. M., & Alam, M. J. (2024). Does rural transformation affect rural income inequality? Insights from cross-district panel data analysis in Bangladesh. Heliyon, 10(9), e30562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30562
4.Saha, S., Alam, M. J., Al Abbasi, A. A., Begum, I. A., Rola-Rubzen, M. F., Parikh, P., & McKenzie, A. M. (2025). Effect of irrigation on rural transformation and income at the district level in Bangladesh. Plos One, 20(6 June), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326504
5.Saha, S., Alam, M. J., Al Abbasi, A. A., Begum, I. A., Rola-Rubzen, M. F., & McKenzie, A. M. (2025). Impact of human capital and remittances on agricultural productivity in Bangladesh. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 22(June), 102073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102073
6.Saha, S., Alam, M. J., Al Abbasi, A. A., Begum, I. A., Rola-Rubzen, M. F., Parikh, P., & McKenzie, A. M. (2025). Can credit promote rural transformation? Evidence from district-level data in Bangladesh. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04588-3
7.Saha, S., Alam, M. J., Al Abbasi, A. A., Begum, I. A., Parikh, P., & Rola-Rubzen, M. F. (2025). The Effect of Rural Land Mortgaging on Rural Transformation at the Regional Level in Bangladesh. Land Degradation and Development, 36(6), 1977–1992. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.5476
8.Saha, S., Alam, M. J., Al Abbasi, A. A., Begum, I. A., & Rola-Rubzen, M. F. (2025). Shifting Landscape of Rural Transformation in Bangladesh: Exploring the Interplay of Non-Farm GDP, Infrastructure and Education. Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies, 12(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/app5.70011
9.Rola-Rubzen, M. F., Alam, M. J., Sarmiento, J. M., Begum, I. A., Al Abbasi, A. A., & Saha, S. (2024). Are gender inclusiveness and rural transformation interlinked? The case of Bangladesh. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 23(6), 2112–2126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jia.2024.04.009
10.Islam, M. M., Al Abbasi, A. A., & Dey, S. (2023). Does the rent of natural resources gear up or slow down the economy? An ARDL bound testing approach in Bangladesh. Mineral Economics, 36(1), 29–44. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13563-022-00300-y
11.Sadekin, M. N., Alam, M. M., Abbasi, A. A. Al, & Saha, S. (2020). Analysis of Trend and Sources of Government Budget Deficit Financing in Bangladesh. Journal of International Studies(Malaysia), 16, 129–144. https://doi.org/10.32890/jis2020.16.8
12.Baten, M. R. H., Saha, S., Al Abbasi, A. A., & Akter, R. (2020). The Technical Inefficiency of Handloom Weaving Industry : A study in Tangail Sadar. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 9(9), 46–52. https://doi.org/10.35629/7722-0910025258
13.Hasan, S. B., Akhter, R., Al Abbasi, A. A., & Saha, S. (2019). Impact of Remittance on Economic Growth in Bangladesh. American Journal of Trade and Policy, 6(1), 41–48. https://doi.org/10.18034/ajtp.v6i1.346
14.Akhter, R., Binta Hasan, S., Saha, S., & Amin Al Abbasi, A. (2018). Women Empowerment Scenario: Bangladesh Perspective. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI), 7(6), 1–7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351229261
15.Al Abbasi, A. A., Saha, S., & Rahman, A. (2017). Employment and Unemployment Scenario of Bangladesh: A Trends Analysis. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 8(2), 108–113. https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/35131
16.Saha, S., Science, M. B., Amin, A., Abbasi, A., Science, M. B., & Rahman, A. (2017). Analyze The Contribution of Bangladesh Krhisi Bank in The Development of Agricultural Sector in Tangail District, Bangladesh. IJRDO-Journal of Business Management, 5, 1–9. https://www.ijrdo.org/index.php/bm/issue/view/220
17.Saha, S. K., Al Abbasi, A. A., & Laskar, P. S. (2016). Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change into Policy and Development: Case Study on Agriculture and Sustainable Food Security in Bangladesh. International Journal of Weather, Climate Change and Conservation Research, 2(3), 1–8. https://eajournals.org/ijwcccr/vol-2-issue-3-september-2016/mainstreaming-adaptation-climate-change-policy-development-case-study-agriculture-sustainable-food-security-bangladesh/
18.Sadekin, M. N., Muzib, M. M., & Al Abbasi, A. A. (2016). Contemporary Situation of FDI and its Determinants: Bangladesh Scenario. American Journal of Trade and Policy, 3(1), 7–10. https://doi.org/10.18034/ajtp.v3i1.393
2. International Conference on Economic Transformation, Agriculture and Rural Development (ICETRA), 2021, 29 - 30 November 2021 & 1 December 2021, IPB University, Indonesia.