Chapter Officers

Mohammad Shahadat Kabir CBAP, PMP, ASQ CSSBB

Mohammad Shahadat Kabir is a highly accomplished IT professional with over 23 years of extensive experience in software development, IT services, and technology leadership across key industries such as garments, banking, manufacturing, capital markets, international donor agencies, and NGOs.

He has consistently held pivotal roles, including General Manager (GM) of IT, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Head of the Project Management Office (PMO), Head of IT, and System Analyst. His diverse experiences reflect his strong leadership in driving t

With a diverse career spanning multiple industries, Mr. Hoque currently serves as the Chairman of Grace Hospitality and Event Management Group, Co-Founder of HCAP Bangladesh, CEO of Green Resources, and Director of Dhaka Multifeeds Ltd. He is also an Adjunct Faculty at Southeast University, reflecting his dedication to sharing knowledge and nurturing future leaders. Previously, Mr. Hoque held a prominent position as Senior Executive Vice President of The Premier Bank Ltd, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership in the banking sector.

Mr. Hoque holds multiple academic credentials, including an MSc in Business Analytics from Duke University, USA, an MBA from the University of Dhaka's Institute of Business Administration (IBA), an MSc in Fisheries, and a BSc in Zoology from the University of Dhaka.

He actively engages in various professional and social initiatives, serving as Treasurer of the Bangladesh Fencing Federation, a Governing Body Member of Mariners Youth Club, Dhaka, and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Dhaka Luminous. He is also a Paul P. Harris Fellow, Benefactor, and Major Donor of the Rotary Foundation and serves as a member of the Rotary International President’s Special Advisors Team (RIPSA) for Bangladesh.

His professional accreditations include being a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) from IIBA, a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, a Certified Blockchain Expert (CBCE) from the Blockchain Council, and a Charter Economist (ChE) from the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM), USA.

Mr. Hoque’s remarkable career achievements, including being recognized as one of the Best Bankers of the Country in 2006, exemplify his commitment to excellence, leadership, and social impact. Through his diverse contributions, Mr. Hoque continues to inspire and empower professionals, driving the growth of the business analysis community in Bangladesh and beyond.

Currently Mr. Abdullah works as Head of Finance and General Affairs of s. Oliver, Bangladesh Liaison Office, a multinational fashion and life style company based in Europe. As a passion, Mr. Abdullah closely engage with his spouse’s Interior and engineering firm, R T look. He is the President elect of Rotary Club od Dhaka Luminous and Life member of Chittagong Samity.
 
He is the Fellow member of The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh, a national body of the professional cost and management accountants of Bangladesh. He has also Completed on line MBA (Finance) from University of Northwest, USA. He earned Master in Commerce (M.COM.) in Accounting from the University of Chittagong.
 
As a management professional Mr. Abdullah’s primary focus to develop a business from greenfield to successful operation. In this regard, his effort always concentrates on new ideas in business through analysis of available secondary data of related filed. 

Sharmeen is a seasoned IT professional with over 12 years of experience working with leading startups and multinational organizations. She specializes in business analysis, project management, strategy development, financial planning, implementation, and team building.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Marketing and Finance from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Jahangirnagar University. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), CPISI, and Scrum Master, Sharmeen is passionate about driving innovation and organizational transformation.

As the Treasurer of the IIBA Bangladesh Chapter, she leverages her strategic and financial expertise to support the chapter’s growth and empower the business analysis community.

Sarker Mahatab Masud is a seasoned IT Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in leading complex projects from inception to successful completion. His expertise spans multiple industries, including Development, FMCG, Finance & Banking, Distribution & Manufacturing, and RMG sectors. He holds prestigious certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), CB-PMO, PRINCE2 Practitioner (P2P), and Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), reflecting his commitment to industry best practices and professional excellence.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and is currently pursuing further academic advancement to complement his extensive professional experience. His educational background, combined with his deep industry knowledge, has enabled him to develop innovative solutions for large-scale IT projects.

Throughout his career, Sarker has been instrumental in driving digital transformation initiatives, leveraging agile methodologies and strategic execution to optimize project outcomes. He emphasizes an Act Upon MVP approach and a fail-fast mindset, ensuring maximum return on investment while fostering innovation. His leadership style is rooted in servant leadership, where collaboration and effective communication are prioritized to enhance team productivity and engagement.

Recognized for his commercial acumen, he has successfully navigated complex business landscapes, delivering projects within budget, schedule, and quality constraints. His ability to align IT strategies with organizational goals has contributed to significant business growth and operational efficiency.

With a passion for technology-driven innovation and process optimization, Sarker seeks to contribute his expertise in agile leadership, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation to organizations aiming for impactful and sustainable IT project execution.

A. B. M. Taj-Ul Islam began working with Grameenphone Limited in 2005 as a project member in the field. He ended his tenure there in 2016 as a project manager overseeing access roll-out initiatives. Subsequently, he acquired fundamental roll-out project management experience in cloud-based or digital projects across various organizations.
Mr. Taj-Ul later joined Metal Plus Limited as the Business Head of Power Support Division, where he oversaw the team responsible for both active and passive maintenance projects for approximately 11000 (Eleven Thousand) Telecom BTS sites belonging to the three telecom operators – Banglalink Digital Limited, Grameenphone Ltd., and ROBI Axiata Limited, until 2021. Additionally, this tenure included passive maintenance of Data centers (Core Switch) of Grameenphone Limited.
After twenty years of experience in project management, Mr. Islam switched to own business development in 2019 and founded a business entity Power Solution Bangladesh. He is currently focused on DC power systems, energy efficiency, and renewable energy in both public and private sectors.
Mr. Islam received his graduation from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) as a B. Sc. in EEE graduate. He graduated with a master's degree in Disaster Management from the Institute of Disaster Management & Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, and an MBA with a major in finance from North South University (NSU).
In addition to being a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Mr. Taj-Ul is a Certified Energy Auditor from AEE. He is an Institute of Engineers Bangladesh Life Fellow (IEB).  As of 2021, he has been actively volunteering for the project management community and holds the certification of Project Management Professional (PMP). During 2022–2023, he oversaw the PMI Bangladesh Chapter's Portfolio of Finance & Audit. Additionally, he is currently in charge of the PMI Bangladesh Chapter's Program & Sponsorship portfolio for the term 2024–2025. In addition to being the Vice President of the International Institute of Business Analysis Bangladesh Chapter's Membership Portfolio, he has a very strong passion and mentality for volunteerism.

Mr. Bhaskar Ranjan Saha is a distinguished C-Suite Executive with over 33 years of hands-on experience in various roles, ranging from MTO (Management Trainee Officer) to CXO (Chief Executive Officer). His professional journey has spanned diverse sectors, including textiles and apparel manufacturing, where he has made significant contributions restructuring Accounting Information System & Finance-Business Partnership.

He holds a Commerce Postgraduate degree from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh & is a Professional Accountant. Mr. Saha founded the Bhaskar Accounting Lab, an initiative focused on accelerating and enhancing managers’ productivity and efficiency in the workplace within the textiles and apparel manufacturing industry. The lab aims to produce competent managers in four pillars framework skills set by emphasizing the four core pillars of management: Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling. Additionally, it actively mentors and supports underprivileged youth, guiding them from school to the workplace, emphasizing the importance of hard work, adaptability, and change management.

Mr. Bhaskar Ranjan Saha is a self-employed person since January 2018 after voluntary retirement from the position of Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO) of a Private Group of Companies engaged in 100% export-oriented Textiles & Apparel Manufacturing in Bangladesh forming his own ventures partnering up with Datatex AG. Throughout his career, Mr. Saha has worked with diversified companies, including those engaged in 100% export-oriented textile and apparel manufacturing. His expertise and leadership have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Khandoker Tamirul Islam is a seasoned IT professional with flourished career of 23+ years. He has gained extensive experience in Software Development, Business Analysis, System Analysis, Project Management and IT/ITES sales throughout his journey and continuing. He has been recognized as Project Manager of Project of the Year 2023 by Project Management Institute (PMI) Bangladesh Chapter to head an ERP project in a leading Govt. agency of Bangladesh.

Over his long career life, he has led, manage and delivered more than 20 enterprise solutions covering private, public, autonomous bodies and international NGO like icddr,b.

Other than technical expertise, Mr. Tamirul has couple of publications also on IT in Healthcare in different international conference preceding.

By academic qualification, Mr. Tamirul has completed BS and MS in Computer Science from North South University. Other than the academia, he has received many trainings in home and abroad.