The Department of Economics at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), in collaboration with the BUBT Economics Club, hosted a fresher reception and alumni exchange program titled “Getting Closer to the Prospective Economist” on September 1, 2024. Assistant Professor Mahmuda Jahan Papia delivered the welcome address, advising new MSc and BSc (Hons.) in Economics students on the importance of upholding values and ethics while acquiring knowledge. The keynote speaker, Professor Dr. Muhammad Mahboob Ali, a macro and financial economist with expertise in IT and entrepreneurship, inspired the students by sharing the challenges, achievements, and career paths of alumni from the department. He emphasized the strong job market prospects and opportunities for studying abroad available to MSc in Economics...