Dr. Khondker Aktaruzzaman holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Helsinki. His research interests include Entrepreneurial Economics, Behavioral Economics, Poverty Reduction, Gender Equality, and Sustainable Development. With extensive teaching experience in Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Development Economics, Dr. Aktaruzzaman has made significant contributions to the field. His work has been published in esteemed journals, covering topics such as gender diversity, access to finance, and microfinance's role in poverty reduction.