Message from the Chairman

Farzana Yesmin Chowdhury is the Chairperson of the Department of Economics at Premier University, Bangladesh. Since 2011, she has had the privilege of leading the department, promoting academic excellence and fostering an innovative and inclusive learning environment.

As Head of the Program Self-Assessment Committee (PSAC), she drives strategic initiatives aimed at maintaining and elevating academic standards. Her leadership was also pivotal during the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), where she led the Self-Assessment Committee in efforts to enhance institutional quality and accountability.

Beyond her departmental responsibilities, she plays an active role in university governance through her participation in the Academic Council and Finance Committee. She also serves in the Editorial Board of Premier Critical Perspective, contributing to research focused on sustainable socio-economic development. Moreover, she is deeply committed to students’ welfare, serving as the Member Secretary of the Eve-Teasing and Sexual Harassment Committee and mentor of the Premier University Debating Society.

Her research interests focus on microfinance, women empowerment, education and development economics. Guided by a vision of inclusive and impactful education and research, she remains dedicated to shaping a progressive academic and institutional future.