Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam is a distinguished academic in the Department of Business Administration at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rajshahi, where he also completed his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Information Systems, securing first positions in both programs. His academic excellence was evident early on, achieving top positions in both his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations. ​ SUST. Dr. Islam's research interests encompass Finance, Accounting, Corporate Governance, Corporate Financial Reporting, Sustainability, Carbon Accounting, and the implications of Industry 4.0 on digital accounting. He has led several significant research projects, including:​ SUST. A study on the capability assessment of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, funded by the Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBEIS).​ SUST. An analysis of family businesses for sustainability, supported by SUST's Research Centre. ​ SUST. In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Islam has been instrumental in enhancing academic environments through infrastructural development projects and self-assessment exercises aimed at improving educational quality.

Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam has a rich portfolio of academic contributions, focusing on health sciences, socio-economic challenges, and demographic studies. His research highlights critical issues such as health awareness and lifestyle choices among university students, with findings published in the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. These studies provide key insights into the behavioral factors influencing student health in Northeast Bangladesh. Additionally, his work extends to understanding the health status of elderly populations, emphasizing the socio-economic and regional disparities that affect aging demographics. These findings, featured in the International Journal of Medical and Health Research, underscore the need for targeted healthcare interventions. In the realm of demographic and spatial analysis, Prof. Islam has explored regional deprivation and population aging processes in Bangladesh. His studies delve into the socio-economic inequalities affecting healthcare accessibility, with publications in journals such as the International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences and the Indian Journal of Gerontology. By employing quantitative methods, he addresses gender-specific aging dimensions and regional disparities, offering valuable perspectives for policy and healthcare planning. These works collectively reflect his commitment to addressing pressing public health issues through rigorous academic research​