Bandarban University
Shaing Shaing U Nini
Shaing Shaing U Nini is a dedicated academician and community leader from Bangladesh who combines her passion for education with hands-on work in development and social empowerment. She has been coordinating the Department of Business Administration at Bandarban University since 2019, where she not only plans and teaches but also connects what happens in the classroom with real-world challenges.
She stood out early in her academic journey, earning first-class first position in her Master of Commerce along with a Bachelor's degree in Management, and completing her master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from La Trobe University, Australia. In 2007, her excellence was recognized with a prestigious Australian scholarship worth over 1 crore taka, awarded by the Australian Government.
Shaing Shaing believes in bridging theory and practice. Over the years, she has worked closely with government agencies and international organizations to shape policies and programs that align with global goals like entrepreneurship and regional economic development, gender equality, quality education, and sustainable development. This work helps bring positive change to communities, especially in areas like tourism, entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment.
As a Certified ILO International Master Trainer on Gender and Entrepreneurship, she trains and supports entrepreneurs, particularly women, to build sustainable businesses. She also founded PEACE, a grassroots organization focused on empowering women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region.
Earlier, as a District Tourism Development Officer with UNDP, she played a key role in promoting sustainable tourism in Bandarban, helping communities grow while preserving their ment and culture.
In her time as CEO of Gateways Australia, Shaing Shaing managed international student recruitment projects valued at hundreds of crores of taka. She helped many Bangladeshi students access education opportunities in Australia, the USA, and the UK, guiding them through admissions and visa processes with care and expertise.
She has also led numerous projects funded by respected organizations like the Australia Awards Program, the British Council, and the ILO always focusing on sustainable livelihoods, gender equality, and indigenous community development. One of her innovative projects includes the Kolaboti Saree, made from banana fiber, which has attracted national attention for its eco-friendly and culturally significant approach.
With her unique ability to connect academic insight with community action, Shaing Shaing U Nini continues to inspire change by turning knowledge into impact building a better future through education, policy, and grassroots efforts
Lecturer
Business Administration
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Teaching Expertise of Shaing Shaing U Nini
Shaing Shaing U Nini has comprehensive teaching expertise at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Human Resource Development (HRD)
Industrial Law
Management Principles and Practices
Planning and Development
Regional Development
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
Development and Welfare Economics
Research Methodology and Research
Statistics
Financial Management
Project Management
She integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications through case studies, interactive learning, and real-world examples to develop critical thinking and analytical skills among students. Shaing Shaing U Nini also supervises research students, guiding their projects and theses to produce impactful and high-quality research.
Tourism policy and Development
Community Tourism
Entrepreneurship and Gender
SDG work focus-Decent Work and Economic Growth
Climate Action
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Quality Education
Gender Equality
1.Revenue Assessment of the current tourism industry of Bandarban Hill District, and its economic impact on the local indigenous community. (Funded by the British Council) 2023. Reviewed and accepted by the British Council and approved for publication.
https//www.academia.edu/123488617/Revenue_assessment_of_the_current_tourism_industry_of_Bandarban_Hill_District
2.Building Sustainable Places and Communities through Community-Based Tourism -A case study Debotakhum, Rowangchari, Bandarban, Bangladesh
(Paper Id - BM2404-006) has been accepted for publication in the ‘April Issue, 2024’ (Vol 12 Issue 4) of “The IJBM”.
https//papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4752957
3.Manipuri Handloom of Bangladesh, Book, 2024. Ahmed Publishers. ISBN 9789841109127. Published. https//www.rokomari.com/book/464709/manipuri-handloom-of-bangladesh
4.Policy to Practice Assessment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 Implementation in Bangladesh and Future Developments (Journal Article presented and under review by NEHU/NEMA Institute of Management, North Eastern Hill University, India. (Special Guest).
https//www.academia.edu/123488964/Policy_to_Practice_SDG_NEHU_NEMA_final_drafting_july
Accepted by UGC CARE Journal India, ISBN 25827472
5.Economic Impact Assessment and Prospects of Manipuri Handloom in Bangladesh. Submitted to the 19th Annual International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF 2024) of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
https//www.academia.edu/123488216/Economic_Impact_Assessment_and_Prospects_of_Manipuri_Handloom_in_Bangladesh Accepted on 26/9/2024 - International Research Conference on Management & Finance (IRCMF) 2024 / (Paper Reference No - Paper ID MOS-11).
6.Title Revenue assessment of the current tourism industry of Bandarban Hill District and its economic impact on the local indigenous community has been accepted for presentation and publication as an academic paper at the 8th International Conference on Tourism Research (ICTR 2025) hosted by JAMK University of Applied Science, Jyväskylä, Finland on 24 - 25 April 2025.https//papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/ictr/article/view/3564
https//papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/ictr/article/view/3564
https//www.academia.edu/123488216/Economic_Impact_Assessment_and_Prospects_of_Manipuri_Handloom_in_Bangladesh
Manipuri Handloom of Bangladesh
Successfully completed British Council Research Grants 2023
Successfully lead team and completed community Grants Project by Australian High Commission Canberra Grants 2024
Successfully Lead Team National Seminar by CHT Research and Development Network 2025 on Hydro-politics and Climate Change Bangladesh’s Role, Challenges, and Strategies in Transboundary River Management in the Brahmaputra-Jamuna Basin at Dhaka International University
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https//www.kalerkantho.com/feature/eid-special-2025/2025/03/26/1496173
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