Education
Academic journey and qualifications
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Economics
CompletedCore Courses:
Core Courses: Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Statistics, Econometrics, Resource and Environmental Economics, Research Methodology, Public Finance, Labor Economics, Financial Investment and Security Analysis, Health Economics, and Political Economy of Underdevelopment
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
CompletedSecondary School Certificate (SSC)
CompletedProfessional Experience
A comprehensive overview of my academic, teaching, industry, and service experiences that have shaped my professional development and research expertise.
Research Assistant
Project: Exploring Sustainable Economic Growth Through the Tea Industry: A Case Study of Tea Garden Workers in Fatikchhari, Chattogram
- •Conducted an extensive literature review on sustainable economic growth, labor welfare, and the tea industry to support empirical research
- •Led primary data collection (276 interviews) from 4 tea gardens in Fatikchhari, Bangladesh, employing rigorous fieldwork methods
- •Participated in 8 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and 4 Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) to gather qualitative insights from tea garden workers and stakeholders
- •Organized, cleaned, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using Microsoft Excel, ensuring accuracy and research integrity
Research Assistant
Project: The Impact of Climate Change on Labor Health and Agricultural Production: A Case Study in Rangpur, Kurigram, Gaibandha, Dinajpur, and Sunamganj Districts
- •Assisted in drafting, revising, and finalizing research proposals for external grant applications
- •Conducted comprehensive literature review on climate change, labor health, and agricultural productivity
- •Designed and refined structured survey questionnaires for field-level data collection
- •Led primary data collection (400 sample size) across five districts of Bangladesh
- •Performed data cleaning, coding, and preparation to ensure accuracy for econometric analysis
- •Contributed to data reporting and preliminary analysis
Research Assistant
Project: Digital Media and Youth Culture
- •Collected and curated primary data from online and digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook) relevant to youth culture
- •Transcribed audio and digital materials with high degree of accuracy to support qualitative analysis
- •Translated research materials from Bangla to English, ensuring conceptual accuracy and cultural nuance
- •Maintained research integrity and confidentiality throughout data handling and documentation
Scholarly Activities
Conference presentations, workshops, and academic engagements showcasing research dissemination and professional development.
Joint Secretary
Leadership PositionOrganization: Young Economists Society (16th Executive Committee)
Serving as Joint Secretary of the 16th Executive Committee of Young Economists Society, the only club within the Department of Economics, University of Chittagong
Publication Secretary
Leadership PositionOrganization: Young Economists Society (15th Executive Committee)
Served as Publication Secretary of the 15th Executive Committee of Young Economists Society
Assistant Publication Secretary
Leadership PositionOrganization: Young Economists Society (14th Executive Committee)
Served as Assistant Publication Secretary of the 14th Executive Committee of Young Economists Society
Publications
A collection of my academic contributions, including peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations, and ongoing research projects.
Inflation and Socioeconomic Challenges in the Chittagong Hill Tracks: Implication for Sustainable Development in the Post-LDC Bangladesh
Submitted for PublicationThis study examines how inflation affects access to food, healthcare, education, employment, housing, and transportation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), and its impact on the purchasing power and resilience. With Bangladesh now beyond LDC status, the government needs policies to address inflation and protect households. By offering recommendations for improving economic stability, reinforcing social safety nets, and tailoring region-specific strategies to address inflation, this study contributes to the ongoing discussion on sustainable development in post-LDC Bangladesh.
Honors & Awards
Recognition and achievements demonstrating academic excellence and outstanding contributions.
Best Stall Award
Research and Innovation Festival 2025
Feb 2025
Selected Best Stall in the Social Sciences and Law Faculty category at national-level research fest organized by JNICMPS and CURHS
Best Speaker & Champion
Inter-Department Bangla Debate Competition
Sep 2023
Won Best Speaker award and Championship at Inter-Department Bangla Debate competition organized by Faculty of Social Science, University of Chittagong
Runner-up
Inter-Department English Debate Competition
Sep 2022
Achieved Runner-up position at Inter-Department English Debate competition organized by Faculty of Social Science, University of Chittagong
Skills & Expertise
Technical proficiencies and interpersonal competencies developed through academic training and practical experience.
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
STATA
EViews
SPSS
Python (For Data Science and Research)
Kobo Toolbox
Zotero
Community Service
Community service and volunteer activities demonstrating commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.
Volunteer Coordinator
Coordinated volunteer team, assisted professors to distribute convocation materials and food to graduated students in the Department of Economics
Organizer
Organized regional round of national-level contest to stimulate national budgetary issues, organized by National Democratic Movement and powered by Action Aid, Bangladesh
Scholarship Coordinator
Assisted 60 undergraduate students who were adversely impacted by Covid-19 with scholarship project undertaken by Department of Economics, University of Chittagong
Get in Touch
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