Metropolitan University

Nourush Jahan

Lecturer

Biography

Nourush Jahan is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics, bringing a wealth of academic expertise to her role. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Economics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, where she graduated with distinction in both programs. Prior to her current position, Nourush served as a Research Assistant in the Department of Economics for a duration of one year.
With a strong passion for research, Nourush's interests span across various areas of Economics, including Macroeconomics, Energy Economics, and Development Economics. Her commitment to academic excellence is evident in her academic achievements and ongoing scholarly pursuits.
Outside of her academic endeavors, Nourush actively engaged in social and voluntary activities during her student years, demonstrating a commitment to community service and leadership. Notably, she served as the Head Teacher of KIN, a renowned voluntary organization associated with SUST, where she made significant contributions to its mission and objectives.

Education

M.S.S in Economics, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet

B.S.S in Economics, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet

Award & Achievements

Publications

Old Age Allowance Beneficiaries in Sylhet district of Bangladesh, Published in SUST Journal of Social Sciences.

Conference Papers

1. Social Protection Floor for the Elderly in Bangladesh: A Needs Assessment for Old Age Allowance Beneficiaries at Bangladesh Development Initiative (BDI) 2019 International Conference - Bangladesh in the Next 30 Years: Challenges and Prospects.
Organized By: YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
2. An investigation on Financial Development and Economic    Growth: A Panel Data Analysis of GCC Countries at International Conference on “Quality and Business Management” held at Dubai, UAE Jumeirah Beach Hotel. 
Organized By: HBMSU Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) United Arab Emirates.

Research Assistant

Research Assistant under a project on “A Need Assessment for Older Persons in Bangladesh” under supervision of Dr. Mohammad Abdul Hannan Pradhan, Professor of Economics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, implemented by SUST University Centre during October 2017 to January 2019.

Training

Training on “Research Techniques in Social Sciences” Organised By SUST Research Centre
Topics:  Data Collection and Analysis for Research in Social Science, Research Methodology, Ms- Excel, SPSS and STATA Software.

Extracurricular Activities

Played in University Handball Team.
Captain of Economics Department Handball and Volleyball Team

Interests

Development Economics

Energy Economics

Macroeconomics

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