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Agricultural Economist & Researcher

Tanvir
Ahmed

BSc in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Studies

Researcher in behavioral economics, climate change, and agricultural value chains. Bridging econometrics and development policy to address sustainability and food security challenges in Bangladesh and South Asia.

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Tanvir Ahmed
Affiliation
Khulna Agricultural University
📍 Narsingdi, Dhaka
Focus Areas

Research Interests

Behavioral economics, sustainability, and agricultural value chain analysis

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Behavioral Economics & Digital Consumption

Studying digital behaviors, doomscrolling, and their socioeconomic and health implications among university students.

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Climate Change & Sustainability

Measuring agricultural carbon footprints, environmental awareness, and low-carbon behavior determinants.

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Agricultural Value Chains

Analyzing digital liquidity, market segmentation, and price dispersion in agricultural markets.

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Public Health & Development Policy

Women's empowerment, nutrition outcomes, and the double burden of malnutrition in South Asia.

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Econometrics & Data Analytics

Applied econometric modeling, regression analysis, and policy-relevant statistical inference using STATA and SPSS.

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Agribusiness Innovation

Production economics, agricultural finance, jute production efficiency, and entrepreneurship in agri-food systems.

Scholarly Output

Publications & Conferences

Journal articles and conference presentations in agricultural economics and social science

NBSEH · 2026 ● Published

Determinants of Household Willingness to Pay for Improved Urban Air Quality: Evidence from Khulna City, Bangladesh

Ahmed, T., Arpa, N. J., & Al Zabir, A. (First Author)

Natural Built Social Environment Health, 2(2), 173–199 · 2026

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Research Square ◈ Preprint

Psychological Determinants of Low Carbon Digital Behavior among University Students in Bangladesh

Arpa, N. J., Ahmed, T., Al Zabir, A., et al.

Research Square · March 10, 2026

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Psych. Studies ◌ Under Review

The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality in the Relationship between Doomscrolling and Academic Burnout in Bangladeshi Undergraduates

Ahmed, T., Arpa, N. J., & Al Zabir, A. (First Author)

Submitted to Psychological Studies · 2026

J. Emerg. Global Health ◌ Under Review

Women's Empowerment and Nutrition Outcomes Relevant to the Double Burden of Malnutrition in South Asia: A Systematic Review

Ahmed, T., Arpa, N. J., Islam, S., & Chandra, A. S. (Co-First Author)

Submitted to Journal of Emerging Global Health · 2026

J. Interdisc. Econ. ◌ Under Review

Does Digital Liquidity Deepen Market Segmentation? Network Reach and Price Dispersion in Agricultural Value Chains

Ahmed, T., Arpa, N. J., & Al Zabir, A. (First Author)

Submitted to Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics · 2026

ICBS-I ● Presented · 2025

Digital Carbon Footprints and Consumption Patterns: Assessing Awareness among University Students in Bangladesh

Ahmed, T., Arpa, N. J., Mitu, N. & Ayesha (First Author)

1st International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-I) · April 20, 2025

UniV Poster 🥈 Silver Award

Measuring and Forecasting Agricultural Carbon Footprints in Bangladesh: Hotspot Identification and Regression-Based Policy Recommendation

Ahmed, T.

UniV 3rd International Poster Competition · Awarded Silver Explorer Certificate · 2025

Professional Journey

Work Experience

2026 — Present

Research Assistant

Khulna Agricultural University Research System (KAURES), Khulna

  • Appointed for funded research on Economic, Financial, and Efficiency Analysis of Jute Production in Bangladesh
  • Conduct literature review, field survey data collection, and stakeholder interviews
  • Perform data entry, processing, and econometric analysis; assist in report writing

May 2025 — Present

Assistant Director — Language Skill Development Unit

Univ, Dhaka

  • Coordinate research and academic development activities
  • Supervise intern teams and manage project communication
  • Contribute to strategic planning and innovation initiatives

October 2024 — Present

Research Trainer

Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research (BIIHR), Dhaka

  • Conduct training on research methodologies and tools — Google Forms, Kobo Toolbox, STATA, AI tools
  • Mentor participants in practical research applications; update training materials

September 2024 — May 2025

Intern — Language Skill Development Unit

Univ, Dhaka

🏆 Best Intern of the Month · May 2025
  • Moderated academic sessions and workshops; communicated with participants and instructors
  • Assisted in research coordination and idea development

2024 — 2025

Content Lead

Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research (BIIHR), Dhaka

  • Led a team of 10 members managing academic content planning and supervision

2023 — Present

Assistant Coordinator — Disaster Economics Unit

Disaster Perception, Dhaka

  • Support research coordination and thematic content development in disaster economics

March 2020 — Present

Co-Founder

Fakibaz Gobeshok (Research Platform), Khulna

  • Co-founded a research-focused academic platform promoting research culture among students
  • Led content strategy and community engagement initiatives
Academic Path

Education

Expected April 2026

BSc in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Studies

Khulna Agricultural University, Khulna, Bangladesh

CGPA: 3.659 / 4.00 (Level 4, Semester II)

Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Agricultural Policy & Planning, Production Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Finance, Environmental Economics, Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship, HRM.

2020

Higher Secondary School Certificate (Science)

Abdul Kadir Mollah City College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

GPA: 5.00 / 5.00 — Perfect Score

Professional Development

Training & Certifications

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Research Course: Beginning to Advance

Research Help Bangladesh · 2025

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Field Attachment: Rural Development & Institutions

Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) · 2024

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Extension Field Training Certificate

Khulna Agricultural University · July 7–12, 2025

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Mastering Academic CV Workshop

UniV · 2024

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Emotional Intelligence Training

BIIHR, Bangladesh · 2024

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English Spoken Course — 45 Hours

Lexicon ELTC · 2023

Recognition

Honors & Awards

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Feb 22, 2025

1st Runner-Up — Hult Prize On-Campus

Khulna Agricultural University

Secured 2nd position among competing teams for innovative social business solution. Recognized for entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and presentation excellence.

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Feb 25, 2025

Semifinalist — PRAN-RFL Brandstorm 2025

Khulna University Business Club (KUBC)

Reached the semifinal round in this national business strategy competition.

May 2025

Best Intern of the Month

Language Skills Development Unit (LSDU), UniV, Dhaka

Recognized for outstanding leadership and contribution to research coordination.

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Jun 5, 2025

2nd Position — Enviro Quiz, Enviro Fest 2.0

EnvoLead Ltd. & Bangladesh Agricultural Olympiad

Awarded for excellence in environmental knowledge and strong understanding of sustainability and climate issues.

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Jun 8, 2024

Qualified Candidate — Bangladesh Economics Olympiad

National-Level Competition, Bangladesh

Qualified preliminary selection round of this prestigious national economics competition.

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Apr 5, 2024

Participant — Agricultural Olympiad Season 3

Bangladesh Agricultural Olympiad

Competed in the national-level agricultural knowledge competition.

Expertise

Skills & Tools

Computer & Software
MS Office (Advanced) STATA (Intermediate) SPSS (Intermediate) NVivo (Advanced) Mendeley (Advanced) Zotero (Advanced) Google Forms Kobo Toolbox Rayyan
Languages
Bangla — Native English Reading — B2 English Speaking — B1–B2 English Writing — B1
Research Domains
Behavioral Economics Digital Consumption Climate & Sustainability Agricultural Value Chains Public Health Policy Systematic Review Econometrics Academic Mentorship Agribusiness Innovation
Get in Touch

Contact

Open to research collaborations, academic discussions, and graduate opportunities

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Phone

+880 1521 122 625

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Location

Narsingdi, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Affiliation

Khulna Agricultural University
Khulna, Bangladesh

Academic References
JI

Md Jahurul Islam

Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Studies, Khulna Agricultural University

jahurul.bsmrau@gmail.com · +8801715-299022
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Abdullah Al Zabir

Assistant Director, Seed & Horticulture Wing, BADC, Dhaka · PhD Candidate, SERD, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

zabir.sylau@gmail.com · +66 062 869 4839