Economics

BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Farian Tahrim is an academic and researcher specializing in Environmental Economics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics, Development Economics, and International Trade. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Noakhali Science and Technology University. He obtained both his Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Hons.) and Master of Social Science (MSS) degrees in Economics from the Department of Economics, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. Mr. Tahrim has published 10 scholarly papers, including 4 in Q1-ranked international journals, and his research has received over 163 citations as of October 2025. His studies primarily focus on the intersections between environmental challenges, governance effectiveness, and sustainable economic development in emerging economies. Over the years, he has led and completed four research projects funded by the NSTU Research Cell and is currently working as the Assistant Sub Project Manager (ASPM) of the ATF HEAT Project, funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the World Bank. His ongoing project, titled “Assessing the Impact of Environmental Factors, Institutional Quality, and Adoption of Climate Resilient Cropping on Food Security, Nutrition, and Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh's Coastal Belt: Insights from the Random Control Trial (RCT) Approach),” explores how climate adaptation and institutional quality influence food security and poverty reduction in vulnerable coastal regions of Bangladesh. In July 2025, he presented his research paper “Decolonization and Development: Gauging the Long Run Impacts of Algerian Independence on Economic Growth” at the Algerian Independence Day Research Competition, organized by the Algerian Embassy in Dhaka. Beyond his research, Mr. Tahrim currently serves as Assistant Director at the Students’ Counseling and Guidance Office at NSTU, where he supports students’ academic well-being and personal development. He also serves as an advisor to several campus-based student organizations, including Shobdo Kutir, NSTU Band Society, NSTU Sports Club, and the Lakshmipur Students Association, NSTU. Before joining academia, he worked as a Senior Officer at Trust Bank Limited, one of Bangladesh’s leading private commercial banks, where he gained valuable experience in institutional management and financial operations. Throughout his academic journey, he conducted several field-based research projects, such as “Land Tenure System in the Rural Areas of Bangladesh,” “Cobweb Phenomena in the Vegetable Markets of Noakhali, Bangladesh,” “Analysis of Marketing Cost and Margin of Grocery Products for the Wholesalers of Chawk Bazar, Cumilla,” and “Impact of NGOs on Poverty Alleviation in Noakhali, Bangladesh.” He also presented his paper “Economic Condition of Noakhali” at the 2016 Seminar on “Political Economy of Fundamentalism and Fundamentalist Extremism in Bangladesh.” In addition to his academic qualifications, Mr. Tahrim completed offline courses on Computer Literacy and English Proficiency from Noakhali Science and Technology University in 2013, each consisting of six months of intensive study organized by the Departments of Computer Science and English, respectively. He also enhanced his international learning experience by completing online courses titled “The Sustainable Development Goals – A Global, Transdisciplinary Vision for the Future,” offered by the University of Copenhagen, and “The Power of Microeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World,” offered by the University of California, Irvine, both through Coursera in 2020. Moreover, he was very active in differnet organisations like NSTUDS, Protiddhony, Shobdo Kutir etc during his university period. He served as organizer and judge at NSTU Debating Society (NSTUDS) and has been expert debater in his university life. Mr. Tahrim also completed a 160-hour professional training program on Graphic Design and ITES Foundation Skills, conducted by the LICT Project of the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) under the ICT Division. He is highly proficient in STATA, EViews, R, SPSS, MATLAB, and Python, and possesses advanced expertise in quantitative data analysis and modern econometric techniques. As an educator, Mr. Tahrim’s teaching philosophy centers on creating a learner-centered classroom environment that inspires students to pursue independent inquiry, develop rational reasoning, and apply critical thinking to real-world economic challenges. Outside his professional life, Mr. Tahrim enjoys playing football, cricket, and chess, and he is also passionate about writing poems, stories, and articles. His published poetry collection, “Je Sondhay Tumi Dakbe Amay,” showcases his deep appreciation for literature and creative expression.

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