Dr. Nahid Sultana is an accomplished economist with expertise in sustainable development, urban economics, and economic policy. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, where her research focused on the informal sector’s impact on sustainable development from an urban perspective. Dr. Sultana’s academic journey includes obtaining a Master of Economics (MEc) from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, and a Master of Science in Economics (MSc) from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. She began her career as a Lecturer at BRAC University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and subsequently served as an Associate Professor at Jahangirnagar University. Dr. Sultana’s professional experience also includes research assistantships at the University of Southern Queensland and teaching roles at various academic institutions. Her research interests encompass economic policy, poverty alleviation, income inequality, labor markets, and social welfare policies. Dr. Sultana is committed to advancing knowledge in economics and contributing to evidence-based policymaking for sustainable and inclusive development.