Dr. Mujeri is an experienced development economist with extensive national and international experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from McMaster University, Canada, and began his career as an associate professor of economics at Rajshahi University. He has worked with organizations such as UNDP, IDRC, CIRDAP, and the Bangladesh Planning Commission, and has served as visiting faculty at the University of Queensland. He has published widely in journals and books, including Bangladesh at Fifty, Structural Transformation of Bangladesh Economy, and Bangladesh’s Quest for Inclusive Development. His research focuses on poverty, SDGs, financial inclusion, rural finance, macroeconomic policy, and sustainable development.