Tasfiunnoor Pinky

Professional Summary

Tasfiunnoor Pinky is a Lecturer in Economics at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT). Before joining BUBT, she worked as a Research Intern at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), contributing to research on the Value Added Tax structure of Bangladesh and gaining hands-on experience in policy analysis and empirical research. She also completed a four-month Governance Apprenticeship Program with the Youth Policy Forum (YPF), which deepened her understanding of public policy processes, governance frameworks, and current policy challenges in Bangladesh. These roles strengthened her practical expertise in applied economics and policy-oriented research. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Economics from Jahangirnagar University, graduating with distinction. She placed First Class Fourth in her undergraduate program and First Class First in her postgraduate program, and was awarded multiple merit-based scholarships in recognition of sustained academic excellence. Her strong academic foundation supports her teaching and research commitments at BUBT. Her research interests focus on Health Economics, Development Economics, and Labor Economics, particularly in developing-country contexts. She is especially interested in the intersections of public policy, health outcomes, labor market dynamics, and broader socio-economic development. Driven by rigorous research and evidence-based policymaking, she aims to advance scholarship that informs inclusive and sustainable development, while fostering high-quality teaching and mentorship.