Samiha Akhter is a passionate researcher with experience designing adaptive interventions for developing world market systems. Keenly interested in navigating the nexus of human rights, digital economy, women’s empowerment, and international development, she currently serves as a research associate at DataSense, a strategic business unit at iSocial (Infolady Social Enterprise Limited) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. There, she also serves as the department focal and lead coordinator for a research project. Her career trajectory reflects her dedication to driving impactful change through her multifaceted expertise in research, analysis, and project management. Samiha earned her bachelor’s degree in economics with a double major in finance from BRAC University.