Md. Nafiul Karim is a business academic and marketing professional with an interdisciplinary background in marketing, digital marketing, brand development, and strategic communication. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from the University of Asia Pacific. His academic foundation, combined with practical experience in marketing and brand-related activities, enables him to bring industry-oriented perspectives into business education.

Academic Experience

Md. Nafiul Karim has been serving as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration at Bangladesh University since 5 June 2026. Prior to joining Bangladesh University, he served as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Asia Pacific during the Fall 2025 semester. Through his academic engagement, he contributes to business and marketing education, drawing upon his academic training and professional exposure to contemporary marketing practices.

Professional Practice

His professional experience includes practical engagement in digital marketing, campaign planning, brand development, and marketing communication. From February to April 2024, he worked as a Digital Marketing Intern at Starcom Worldwide, Bangladesh, gaining hands-on experience in digital marketing and media-related activities. He also served as a Sub Lieutenant in the Bangladesh Navy from December 2018 to August 2019, an experience that contributed to the development of leadership, discipline, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Throughout his professional and marketing engagements, he has worked with a diverse range of established organizations and brands, including The City Bank, Lipton, Sheba.xyz, Road to Smart Bangladesh, BRAC University, Ispahani Mirzapore, Apex Footwear, Eastern Bank Limited, Xiaomi, Egiye Bangladesh, Garibook, BD Tickets & Binge, Renaissance Décor, Gold Kinen, Lalamove, and Rangs Emart. These experiences have provided him with practical exposure to brand communication, campaign development, digital marketing, and consumer-oriented business activities.

Professional Development

Md. Nafiul Karim has undertaken professional and academic development through specialized training and international online certification programs covering marketing, digital advertising, strategic leadership, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and business tools.

• Training on Advanced Issues in SmartPLS 4.0, Bureau of Business Research, University of Dhaka — November 2025.
• Social Media Advertising, University of Colorado, Coursera — September 2020.
• Strategic Leadership & Management, University of Illinois, Coursera — August 2020.
• Integrated Marketing Communication, Coursera — July 2020.
• Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University, Coursera — July 2020.
• AI for Everyone, deeplearning.ai, Coursera — June 2020.
• Excel Skills for Business, Macquarie University, Coursera — May 2020.

His professional skills include Microsoft Office, brand development, campaign planning and strategy, digital media buying, data visualization, SmartPLS, and SPSS, complemented by strong capabilities in communication, storytelling, adaptability, time management, problem solving, and teamwork. He is proficient in English and Bangla.