<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Dr. Sadia Noor Khan</b>&nbsp;is an Associate Professor in
the Department of Banking &amp; Insurance of University of Dhaka. She holds
both a BBA and an MBA from the same department at the University of Dhaka and
has earned her PhD in Finance from Kobe University in Japan, with a focus on
SME financing in Bangladesh. During her PhD studies, she was honored with the
JASSO award for her outstanding academic performance. Prior to joining the
University of Dhaka, Dr. Sadia served as a faculty member at South-east
University.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Sadia is deeply interested in research on SME financing,
particularly in the context of emerging markets. With a decade of research
experience, she has published numerous papers in both local and international
journals and has presented her research at multiple international conferences.
Beyond her research endeavors, Dr. Sadia is passionate about fostering growth
in the banking and insurance industry through capacity-building and development
initiatives. She possesses a profound understanding of the challenges facing
Bangladesh's insurance sector and has led numerous training programs and
workshops to address these issues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Khan is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of
finance professionals and actively engages in community service and
professional organizations. Her work continues to influence the financial
sector, making her a respected figure in both academic and professional
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Sadia’s extensive knowledge and experience bring a
wealth of financial expertise, academic rigor, ethical standards, and
leadership qualities. Her independent and objective viewpoint, along with her
diverse experiences and global perspective, would make significant
contributions to good corporate governance.<o:p></o:p></p>