[1][2] In 2006, she served as adviser in the Caretaker government of Bangladesh led by President Iajuddin Ahmed during the 2006-2008 Bangladeshi political crisis.

Her latest publications include Manabidhakar, Rashtra O Samaj (Human Rights, State and the Society) and Chilam Kothay Jeno Nilimar Niche, a compilation of articles written by her over the last twenty five years.

She travelled to more than 30 countries in professional capacity to address issues related to human and women's rights.

She is a trustee of Freedom Foundation and Protichi Bangladesh founded by Amartya Sen, The Gandhi Ashram Trust, Rokeya Memorial Foundation, a national council member of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, member of Bangladesh UNESCO National Commission, The National Legal Aid Committee, The Blue Planet Initiative, member of Asia Pacific Forum for Women Law and Development (Regional Network), Women Living Under Muslim Laws (International Network), South Asians For Human Right and South Asian Partnership among many others.

She had been appointed as an Advisor to the Caretaker Government in October 2006 from which she resigned with 3 other colleagues in December which helped Lt. Gen. Moeen to take over power.

Sultana was a founder member of the famous drama group "Nagorik Natya Samproday" and has acted in leading roles in its earlier productions.