Minhaz is a researcher with experience and expertise in economic research and impact evaluation using randomized control trials (RCTs) and mixed methodologies in the areas of agriculture, nutrition, industrial development, and women empowerment. He provides technical support to the research team and coordinates the research activities. 

Previously, Minhaz worked with the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), India as a Research Consultant, where he supported the evaluation team in conducting an RCT to evaluate the impact of aquaculture investments on increasing income, diversifying diets, and empowering women to aquaculture in the northern parts of Bangladesh. He also gained experience in project management and policy-focused research while working with other national & international organizations including UNICEF, UN Women, and the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). As a UNICEF consultant, he served the Project Manager position to the Cabinet Division and provided technical and managerial support to the GoB-UNICEF’s ‘Policy Guidance on Child Component of the NSSS’ project. Over the years, he received several trainings on economic research tools, theory, and humanitarian aspects. His research focus lies on the issues related to rural development, nutrition, health, education, child policy, and women empowerment, primarily through using an RCT approach.

Minhaz earned his master’s degree in development economics from South Asian University, New Delhi, a university established by the SAARC countries, and a Bachelor's & Master’s in Economics from Stamford University Bangladesh.