[10] In 2017, she completed her PhD from the same university, with her research focusing on "The Artistic and Socio-Economic Perspective of Women in Acting" in the Department of Drama and Dramatics.

She marked her debut on the OTT platform through "Besura", which was the final episode of "Dui Shaw", directed by Nuhash Humayun.

The organization also offers essential healthcare services to support women's participation in productive work and foster economic independence.

Through this initiative, Shimu has created sustainable opportunities for women to engage meaningfully in their communities and contribute to the broader economy.

[19][7] In 2017, Shimu was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Relief International, where she raised awareness about the Rohingya refugee crisis and helped secure critical funding for the organization's operations in Bangladesh.