Shams Mahmud
๐ Biography
Mr. Shams Mahmud is the Managing Director of Shasha Denims Ltd, one of Bangladesh's leading denim manufacturers and exporters. ๐ He has been actively engaged with the private sector since 2008, when he returned to Bangladesh after completing his education from the UK and USA.
๐ญ Mr. Mahmud currently holds the position of Managing Director across multiple companies in the Shasha Group:
- ๐ Shasha Denims Ltd. โ denim manufacturing and export
- ๐งต Shasha Textiles Ltd. โ textile manufacturing
- ๐ GA Garments Ltd. โ garment manufacturing
- ๐งถ Shasha Spinnings Ltd. โ yarn manufacturing
๐ค Beyond his business roles, Mr. Mahmud holds several prestigious positions:
- ๐ Honorary Consul โ FDR Ethiopia to Bangladesh
- ๐๏ธ Capstone Fellow โ National Defence College (NDC) Bangladesh
- ๐ Secretary General โ Consul Corps in Bangladesh (CCB)
- ๐ค Vice President โ Philippines Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- ๐ President โ Bangladesh Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- ๐ Director โ BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association)
- ๐๏ธ Chairman โ BGMEA Standing Committee for Foreign Mission Cell
- ๐ Co-Chairman โ FBCCI Standing Committee for RMG, Knitwear, and Sweater
๐ Mr. Mahmud previously served as:
- ๐๏ธ President (2020) โ Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)
- ๐ Board Director โ Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)
- ๐ค Member โ Dutch Bangla Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DBCCI)
๐ His diverse roles across denim/textile exports, diplomatic representation, chamber leadership, and BGMEA directorship make him one of Bangladesh's most connected export business leaders. His experience spans textile manufacturing, garments, international trade, and diplomatic relations. ๐
๐ Career Timeline
After completing education from UK and USA
Leading denim and textile manufacturing/export
Led DCCI during challenging pandemic year
Chairman of Foreign Mission Cell standing committee
Diplomatic representation
๐ Education
UK Universities
Business (specific university to be verified)
USA Universities
Business (specific university to be verified)