About Me
Md. Tuhin Ahmed is a Lecturer at the Department of Economics, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh. He completed his MSS (Master of Social Science) and BSS (Bachelor of Social Science) in Economics from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has been awarded the Shah A.M.S Kibria Gold Medal, Dr. Jalal Alamgir Memorial Gold Medal and Advocate Md. Edris Memorial Gold Medal by the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for achieving the highest CGPA in MSS in Economics from the University of Dhaka for the year 2018. His areas of research interest include labour economics, poverty & inequality, power and energy sector, renewable energy, and business economics. Before becoming a faculty member at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, he held the position of Lecturer of Economics at Sheikh Hasina University, Netrokona. He also gained experience as a Research Associate and later as a Senior Research Associate (SRA) at the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM). As a researcher, he was engaged in several research projects. He worked for the Government of Bangladesh on a project titled “Drafting the Technical Framework of 8th Five Year Plan (FY 2021-2025) of Bangladesh”. He worked with several development partners such as the World Bank Group, UNICEF, Microfinance Opportunities (USA), Nathan Associates Inc. (USA), The Asia Foundation, British Council, Advocata Institute (Sri Lanka), ESCAP, TARA Climate Ltd., etc.
Research Interest
1. Labour Economics
2. Poverty & Inequality
3. Power and Energy Sector
4. Renewable Energy
5. Business Economics
Professional & Other Experiences
1. September 02, 2023-To date
Lecturer, Department of Economics at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh.
2. November 25, 2024-To date
House Tutor, Jananeta Abdul Mannan Hall at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh.
3. July 01, 2024-To date
Associate Editor, SANEM Energy Outlook at South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).
4. September 26, 2022-To date
Research Fellow (Honorary) at South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).
5. September 26, 2022-September 01, 2023
Lecturer, Department of Economics at Sheikh Hasina University, Netrokona, Bangladesh.
6. March 01, 2021-September 25, 2022
Senior Research Associate at South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).
7. May 06, 2019-February 28, 2021
Research Associate at South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).
Education
1. Master of Social Science (MSS)
Major Area: Economics
Institute: University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Result: 3.88 (out of 4.00) (1st Position)
Passing Year: 2018
2. Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
Major Area: Economics
Institute: University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Result: 3.81 (out of 4.00) (5th Position)
Passing Year: 2017
3. Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examination
Major Area: Humanities
Institute: Begum Khaleda Zia Mahabiddalay, Jashore Board.
Result: 5.00 (out of 5.00)
Passing Year: 2013
4. Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination
Major Area: Humanities
Institute: Mamtaz Ahammed Secondary School, Jashore Board.
Result: 5.00 (out of 5.00)
Passing Year: 2011
Publications
2. Ahmed, M. T., & Zubayer, S. A. (2024). What determines the accessibility of early childhood education in Bangladesh? Discover Education, 3(1), 208. Link
3. Ahmed, M. T., & Chowdhury, O. R. (2024). Who is more Likely to be Underutilised in the Labour Market of Bangladesh? The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, 1-30. Link
4. Raihan, S., Jonaed, F., & Ahmed, Md. T. (2024). Impact of Stimulus Packages on Business Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh. Journal of South Asian Development. Link
5. Ahmed, M. T., & Surid, T. F. (2023). Uncovering the Roots of Psychological Abuse in the Workplace in Bangladesh. Psychology & Psychological Research International Journal, 8(4): 000371. Link
6. Ahmed, M. T., & Islam, S. (2023). Factors associated with abuse in the workplace in Bangladesh: An empirical investigation. Aggressive Behavior, 1–13. Link
7. Ahmed, M. T., & Naher, N. (2021). Modelling & Forecasting Volatility of Daily Stock Returns Using GARCH Models: Evidence from Dhaka Stock Exchange. Economics and Business Quarterly Reviews, Vol.4, No.3, 74-89. Link
2. Presented a paper on “Who is more likely to be underutilized in the labour market of Bangladesh” in the 6th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2023 titled “COVID-19 Recovery: Contexts and Priorities” in the session “Building Resilience to Shocks: Priorities, Challenges and Prospects”. It was organized by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) on February 04-05, 2023.
3. Presented a paper with Dr Selim Raihan on “COVID-19 and Dynamics of New Poor in Bangladesh” in the 2nd SANEM International Development Conference (SIDC) 2021 titled “COVID-19 Recovery: Contexts and Priorities” in the session “Poverty, Inequality, and Development Challenges”. It was organized by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) on 17-19 June 2021.