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Bangladesh Trade Personalities Directory
The people driving Bangladesh's export economy — trade body presidents, industry captains, ministers, government officials, diplomats, and policymakers. Comprehensive profiles with career timelines, achievements, and contact information.
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🌐 All Entries
💼 Business Leaders
🏛️ Trade Body Presidents
⚖️ Ministers
📋 Government Officials
🤝 Association Leaders
🌏 Diplomats
📌 Policy Makers
👤 Leader
⭐ Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister of Bangladesh (since February 2026)
📍 Government of Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having assumed office in February 2026 following a landslide electoral victory...
⚖️ Ministers
Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury
Minister of Finance and Minister of Planning (since February 2026)
📍 Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh
Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, MP, is the Minister of Finance and Minister of Planning of Bangladesh, having assumed office on 17 F...
⚖️ Ministers
Khandaker Abdul Muktadir
Minister of Commerce, Industries, and Textiles & Jute (since February 2026)
📍 Ministry of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh
Khandaker Abdul Muktadir is a Bangladeshi politician and senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He serves as the...
👤 Leader
Ahsan Habib
Chairman, National Board of Revenue (NBR) & Acting Secretary, Internal Resources Division (since 29 June 2026)
📍 National Board of Revenue (NBR)
Ahsan Habib is a senior Bangladeshi civil servant who serves as the Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and acting sec...
👤 Leader
Syed Mohammad Kamal
President, AmCham Bangladesh (2026-2028) & Vice President, Mastercard Bangladesh
📍 American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham)
Syed Mohammad Kamal is a senior Bangladeshi business leader who serves as the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ban...
👤 Leader
⭐ M. A. Jabbar
President, BSIA & Managing Director, DBL Group
📍 Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA)
M. A. Jabbar is a prominent Bangladeshi business leader serving as the President of the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Associat...
👤 Leader
Kamran T. Rahman
President (2025), MCCI & Managing Director
📍 Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI)
Kamran T. Rahman is the President of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) for 2025 and a Managing Director of a...
💼 Business Leaders
Hussain M Elius
Co-founder & Former CEO, Pathao | Founder, Fin.com (formerly Wind)
📍 Pathao / Fin.com
Hussain M Elius is a Bangladeshi serial entrepreneur, best known as the Co-founder and former CEO of Pathao, Bangladesh's leading...
💼 Business Leaders
Abdul Matlub Ahmad
Founder & Chairman, Nitol-Niloy Group & Former President, FBCCI
📍 Nitol-Niloy Group of Companies
Abdul Matlub Ahmad is the Founder and Chairman of Nitol-Niloy Group, one of Bangladesh's prime business conglomerates. Born in Dha...
💼 Business Leaders
Rosina Mazumder
Founder & CEO, Arogga
📍 Arogga
Rosina Mazumder is a Bangladeshi HealthTech entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Arogga, Bangladesh's digital health platform com...
👤 Leader
Syed Nasim Manzur
President, FLAXA (2025-2027) & Managing Director, Apex Footwear Ltd
📍 Footwear Leathergoods & Accessories Exporters Association (FLAXA)
Syed Nasim Manzur is the Managing Director of Apex Footwear Ltd, Bangladesh's largest footwear exporter. He was elected President...
💼 Business Leaders
Sylvana Quader Sinha
Founder & Former CEO, Praava Health
📍 Praava Health
Sylvana Quader Sinha is a Bangladeshi-American healthcare entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and former CEO of Praava Health,...
💼 Business Leaders
Faruque Hassan
Managing Director, Giant Group & Former President, BGMEA (2021-2023)
📍 Giant Group
Faruque Hassan is a prominent Bangladeshi RMG industry leader who serves as the Managing Director of Giant Group, one of Banglades...
💼 Business Leaders
⭐ Sheikh Bashir Uddin
Managing Director, Akij-Bashir Group (since 2006; returned Feb 2026 after public service)
📍 Akij-Bashir Group
Sheikh Bashir Uddin is the Managing Director of Akij-Bashir Group, one of Bangladesh's largest industrial conglomerates. He has le...
📌 Policy Makers
Dr. Sadiq Ahmed
Vice Chairman, Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI) (since 2009)
📍 Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI)
Dr. Sadiq Ahmed is a distinguished Bangladeshi development economist and the Vice Chairman of the Policy Research Institute of Ban...
👤 Leader
Mohammad Hasan Arif
Vice Chairman (Chief Executive), Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) (since 15 September 2025)
📍 Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)
Mohammad Hasan Arif is a senior Bangladeshi civil servant who serves as the Vice Chairman (Chief Executive) of the Export Promotio...
👤 Leader
⭐ Mohammad Hatem
President, BKMEA & Managing Director, M B Knit Fashion Ltd
📍 Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA)
Mohammad Hatem is the President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and the Managing Direct...
👤 Leader
Masud Khan
Chairman, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) (since 4 June 2026)
📍 Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)
Masud Khan is a distinguished Bangladeshi chartered accountant and corporate leader who serves as the Chairman of the Bangladesh S...
💼 Business Leaders
Tawhida Shiropa
Founder & CEO, Moner Bondhu
📍 Moner Bondhu
Tawhida Shiropa is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Moner Bondhu, Bangladesh's largest and leading menta...
💼 Business Leaders
⭐ Kamal Quadir
Founder & CEO, bKash Limited
📍 bKash Limited
Kamal Quadir (born 1971) is a Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur and artist, best known as the Founder & CEO of bKash Limited, Bang...
👤 Leader
Showkat Aziz Russell
President, BTMA (2025-27) & Chairman/MD, Amber Group
📍 Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)
Showkat Aziz Russell is a prominent Bangladeshi business leader who serves as the President of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Associ...
💼 Business Leaders
Md. Fazlul Hoque
Managing Director, Plummy Fashions Ltd
📍 Plummy Fashions Ltd
Md. Fazlul Hoque is the Managing Director of Plummy Fashions Ltd, home to the world's highest rated green knitwear factory. With o...
👤 Leader
Md. Ataur Rahman Khan
Secretary, Ministry of Commerce (since 16 June 2026)
📍 Ministry of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh
Md. Ataur Rahman Khan, ndc is a senior Bangladeshi civil servant who serves as the Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Governme...
👤 Leader
Ashraf Ahmed
President (2024), DCCI & CEO, Riverstone Capital Limited
📍 Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)
Ashraf Ahmed is the President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) for 2024 and the Chief Executive Officer of River...
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