South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC)

A H M Jamery Hasan

AH

DesignationDirector

Professional Bio

Mr. Hasan is a public servant with over 15 years of experience in the Government of Bangladesh. Serving as a Director at the Prime Minister's office, he contributes to national policy coordination and program oversight. He has held policy-oriented responsibilities at the Ministry of Public Administration, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Ministry of Finance, and Prime Minister's Office.

A.K.M Hamidur Rahman

AR

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Civil Engineering)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Rahman currently works as an executive engineer in the routine maintenance division at the Roads and Highways Department and has over 23 years of experience in the development and maintenance of road and bridge infrastructure.

Abdulla Al Mashud

DesignationDeputy Secretary

Current OrganisationMinistry of Road Transport and Bridges

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Abdulla Al Mashud is a law graduate with postgraduate qualifications in Law and Project Management. He has expertise in development project planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation. His professional interests include public procurement, with a focus on promoting effective project implementation, accountability, and sustainable development outcomes.

Afsana Afroze Trina

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

Current OrganisationBangladesh Power Development Board

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Afsana is a Sub-divisional Engineer at the Bangladesh Power Development Board committed to ensuring the success of the power distribution system development project. Her primary responsibilities include meticulously managing budgets, planning, forecasting, and resource allocation. She works closely with financial teams to monitor spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Alia Meher

DesignationJoint Secretary

Current OrganisationEconomic Realtions Division,Ministry of Finance

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Meher is working in Economic Realtions Division,Ministry of Finance power division as Joint Secretary. She has served Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Government of Bangladesh for more than four years in various capacity. As an officer of Administrative Cadre of Bangladesh Civil Service, she also served in field administration and worked as Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate in Manikganj. She also worked in the Ministry of Land and Ministry of Public Administration before joining the Power Division. She has completed her graduation in Law (LL.B (Hons)) degree from Dhaka University of Bangladesh and Master of Law in Niigata University of Japan. She also completed the doctorate of Law degree in law and development from Japan.

Capt. Md Shamshuddin

CS

DesignationAssistant Harbour Master

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Capt. Zahirul Islam

CI

DesignationHarbour Master

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Commodore Md Mahbubur Rahman

DesignationCommodore in Bangladesh Navy

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Rahman is serving in Bangladesh Navy for about 30 years in the engineering branch. He served in different capacities in Bangladesh Navy Frigates, establishments and shipyards. He served as director engineer at Bangladesh Coastguard Headquarters, was on deputation to Chittagong Port Authority leading all engineering departments. He served in UN peacekeeping missions in Georgia and South Sudan.

Dewan Abdus Sabur

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Road Maintenance)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Sabur is working as an executive engineer in the road maintenance unit of LGED. He has 18 years of working experience with LGED in various positions. He is a certified asset manager from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), UK. His fields of interest are transportation engineering, road asset management, and road safety.

Dinesh Sarkar

DesignationResearch Officer (Senior Assistant Secretary)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Sarkar joined the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) in 2012 and was responsible for development budget preparation and allocation of funds for development projects. Later, he worked as senior assistant commissioner in field administration conducting mobile court and land management issues.

Dr. Faria Haque Pushpo

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

Current OrganisationWest Zone Power Distribution Company Limited

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Dr. Faria is a power sector professional with more than eight years of experience at West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL), spanning field operations, planning and development and human resource capacity building. Her career was initiated in the Sales & Distribution Division, contributing to reliable power supply, emergency response and customer service. She later served in the Planning & Development Division for approximately six years, where she contributed to project planning and infrastructure development initiatives aimed at enhancing service reliability and operational efficiency. Currently, she is engaged at the WZPDC Training Institute, focusing on professional development and leadership capacity enhancement of power sector personnel in technical and operational roles, particularly young engineers and women professionals.

Eti Dhar

DesignationSenior Training Officer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Dhar joined Bangladesh Railway through the Bangladesh Civil Service Recruitment in 2012. Currently serving as a senior training officer at the Railway Training Academy in Chattogram, she plays a vital role in shaping the future workforce of the railway sector. With over a decade of experience, she brings a unique perspective as a working woman in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Fairuj Asrafy

DesignationAssistant Engineer

Current OrganisationDhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Asrafy is an Assistant Engineer at Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) with more than 3 years of experience in the power sector. Currently, she works in the Design Circle under the Planning and Designing Division, contributing to the planning and design of power distribution networks and related infrastructure.

Gazi Md Mozammel Haque

GH

DesignationAdditional Project Director

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Habib Md Anwarul

DesignationJoint Secretary & Director General

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Habib has appointed transaction advisors for PPP projects across all ministries. He supervises and monitors all PPP projects under the Power Division, Energy and Mineral Resources Division, LGD, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Shipping, and Internal Resources Division. He works on PPP incentives, coordinates with NBR, and handles Legal and PPP Policy/Law issues.

Habibun Nahar

HN

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Hafizul Ahmed

HA

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer (P&D)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Ivy Nahar Tisha

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Tisha is a dedicated electrical engineer with over 10 years of experience in Bangladesh’s power distribution sector. She joined the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) in 2016 and has held progressive technical and leadership roles. In 2022, she was promoted to Deputy Director (Technical) at the BREB Training Directorate, where she led technical training, curriculum development, and workforce capacity-building initiatives. In 2025, she transitioned to the PBS Monitoring and Management Operations Directorate, continuing to contribute to operational excellence and sector development. As BREB’s WePOWER Focal Point, she champions gender equality and inclusion in the energy sector. Under her leadership, BREB developed a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)-responsive workplace framework. Recognized by the World Bank as an Energy Leader, she also led the establishment of the first daycare facility in Bangladesh’s power sector, marking a significant milestone for workplace inclusion. Ms. Tisha is an Executive Committee Member of the WePOWER Bangladesh National Chapter and is passionate about advancing women in STEM, inclusive leadership, and sustainable energy development.

Jobeda Akhtar

DesignationChief Training Officer (OTO),Railway Training Academy

Professional Bio

Ms. Akhtar has been serving in the Government of Bangladesh since 2008, gaining extensive experience in railway administration, human resource management, and commercial operations. She has overseen HR strategy, recruitment, performance management, training, and employee relations. She also contributes to youth development as the rover scout commissioner of Chattogram railway district.

Johura Arifa Johura

JJ

DesignationSenior Assistant Secretary

Kabir Ahmed

DesignationJoint Chief (Joint Secretary)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Kashfia Nowrin Choudhury

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer (Reserved)

Professional Bio

Kashfia is a dedicated civil engineer and researcher specializing in disaster risk mitigation for road networks.

Keya Ghosh

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Keya Ghosh has 2 years of professional experience at Northern Electricity Supply PLC

Khadiza Umme Tahera

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Tahera is working as a Sub-divisional Engineer at BPDB with over eight years of experience. In 2017, she joined BPDB working on converting a simple cycle gas turbine to a combined cycle plant. Later, she moved to the IPP cell, engaged in planning, evaluating, and monitoring IPP projects including combined cycle, coal-fired, and renewable power plants. Her work involves feasibility studies and grid stability strategies.

Khaleda Akhtar

KA

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Konica Sarker

DesignationDeputy Director (Executive Engineer)

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ms. Sarker has been with BPDB for over 15 years. In early stages, she worked in the directorate of program in the planning and development department, monitoring progress of ongoing electricity generation and distribution projects. Later, she transitioned to the strategic business unit as an executive engineer, focusing on monitoring power generation costs and output of government-owned power plants.

Md Abdur Rahim

DesignationSuperintending Engineer (Road Maintenance)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Rahim began his career as an assistant engineer at LGED focusing on planning, estimating, procurement, and construction of rural infrastructure. Promoted to executive engineer, he worked in the project monitoring and evaluation unit and led successful litigation in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He was selected by the anti-corruption commission Bangladesh and served as an investigation officer to combat corruption.

Md Abdus Shakur

MS

DesignationDeputy Chief Finance and Accounts Officer

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Md Ahsan Habib

MH

DesignationDirector

Md Amanullah Aman

DesignationExecutive Engineer, RHD (Civil Engineering)

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Aman joined the Bangladesh Civil Service and began working in the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), where he has been employed for 26 years. Initially, he worked in the field level laboratory on road quality testing. Subsequently, he was involved in planning, management, maintenance, budgeting, and development of several roads and bridges.

Md Anisur Rahman

DesignationAdditional Secretary

Professional Bio

Anisur Rahman is the Additional Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh working in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. Before joining this position, he was the project director of Sylhet International Airport project under the same Ministry.

Md Anwar Hossain

MH

DesignationPlant Manager

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Md Haider Ali

MA

DesignationJoint Chief (Joint Secretary)

Md Jahirul Islam

DesignationDeputy Secretary

Current OrganisationMinistry of Public Administration, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

MD JAHIRUL ISLAM is a Deputy Secretary of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh with over 20 years of experience in public administration, climate governance, sustainable development, and programme management. He has extensive expertise in climate adaptation, environmental governance, climate finance, urban resilience, infrastructure planning, Road Transportation and local governance.

Md Jasim Uddin

DesignationSuperintending Engineer, Planning and Research

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Jasim Uddin joined LGED as an upazila sub district engineer in 1992. He was responsible for planning, implementing and supervising activities related to finance, procurement and monitoring of rural and urban infrastructure projects. He has been involved as procurement trainer in LGED and other departments such as PATC since 2010.

Md Mahbub Choudhury

DesignationChief Planning Officer

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Choudhury is responsible for the development of the port of Chittagong. He is involved in preparing development schemes and determining the technical and economic feasibility of development projects.

Md Qudrat-E-Khuda

MQ

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Md Qutub Al-Hossain

MA

DesignationJoint Chief (Joint Secretary)

Md Shaheen Sarker

DesignationAdditional Project Director

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Sarkar is a highly experienced transport studies professional with core competence in road safety. He has eighteen years of experience in highway construction, maintenance, and supervision of the highway network in Bangladesh. Since 2012, he has been contributing significantly to increasing the safety of the RHD road network, holding key decision-making positions in road safety design schemes and ADB-financed projects.

Md Shariful Islam

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Islam is responsible for procurement and supervision of roads and building as a procuring entity.

Md Shazibul Hoque

DesignationDirector (Operational Performance)

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Mr. Haque's job responsibility broadly is power sector utility performance monitor & reform for sustainable development of Bangladesh power sector. He is the focal point for implementing power sector unified ERP, monitoring & evaluation, member of power division innovation team, and designated RTI officer.

Md Shihabuddin

DesignationDeputy Manager Estate

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Shihabuddin joined the Chittagong District Bar Association as an apprentice lawyer in 2013. Since August 2023 he has been serving as Deputy Manager (Estate) at Chittagong Port Authority. He has been playing the role of social and resettlement specialist at bay terminal project, a priority project of the government.

Md Zahangir Alam

DesignationSuperintending Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Alam was posted at the Jamalpur circle, where he played a key role in the implementation of various development and maintenance projects. He also served as the executive engineer of the soil investigation division under the Bangladesh Road Research Laboratory. His notable contributions include involvement in the construction of the 1,360-meter-long Rupsa Bridge (JICA-funded) and an ADB-financed road development project.

Md. Golam Rabbi

MR

DesignationJoint Secretary

Md. Imran Hossain

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Md. Imran Hossain is an Assistant Engineer at Dhaka Electricity Supply PLC (DESCO), Bangladesh with experience in Grid Substation planning, design, construction and project implementation. He also serves as an Environmental Officer in the EHS Unit, contributing to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. His professional interests include renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, smart grid, environmental impact assessment and the development of sustainable and low-carbon power systems.

Md. Maruful Alam

MA

DesignationDirector

Md. Tanvir Hasan Ruman

MR

DesignationPS to Principal Secretary

Md. Wasiqul Islam

DesignationPrivate Secretary to Senior Secretary & Member

Professional Bio

Mr. Islam has a distinguished career spanning both banking and civil service sectors. He has served under the Ministry of Public Administration, Ministry of Land, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Cabinet Division, Ministry of Law, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and the Bangladesh Planning Commission.

Mir Taifa Siddika

DesignationDeputy Secretary

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Siddika is a Deputy Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh. Over her career, she has held key positions in various government offices, including the Chief Adviser’s Office, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Railways. Her career reflects a strong commitment to governance, policy, and public service.

Mirana Mahrukh

MM

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Mizanur A.S Rahman

MR

DesignationExecutive Engineer (C.F)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Monami Islam

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Monami started her career as an Assistant Engineer on a prepayment metering project at BPDB. Now, as a Sub-divisional Engineer in the directorate of electrical equipment, she oversees electrical equipment of stores located at different areas under BPDB. Her job involves handling different distribution offices and allocating equipment as guided by her director.

Monika Mallik

MM

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Mst Juthika Azad

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Mst Juthika Azad is a power sector professional with nearly 14 years of experience at Dhaka Electricity Supply PLC (DESCO), Bangladesh. Prior to joining DESCO, she served as a Senior Lecturer at a private university Named "Bangladesh University"for four years. She specializes in distribution network planning and GIS-based utility operations, with a strong focus on renewable energy integration & grid stability and sustainable utility management. She engaged in renewable energy research at the University of Dhaka.

Najnin Ara Keya

NK

DesignationProject Director, Construction of 3rd & 4th DG railway track

Nazia Amir

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Amir is a civil engineer with over 15 years of experience. She works well under pressure, meets challenges within deadlines, and is a great team player. She wishes to work in versatile working environments with colleagues from different areas & cultures.

Nowshin Zahan

NZ

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Nurunnaher Nupur

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Nupur began her career as an AutoCAD Instructor at the Bangladesh Computer Council. She later joined the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs. Currently, she serves as an assistant engineer at West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL), managing power distribution systems and ensuring efficient service delivery.

Nusrat Wara

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Currently, as a recipient of the prestigious JICA GX Scholarship, she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Sustainability. Her studies are heavily focused on sustainable and digital transformation, carbon neutrality, and the circular economy. Her current research explores electricity market liberalization prospects in Bangladesh, taking inspiration from the structural and regulatory evolution of the successful Australian power market. Concurrently, she is completing a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Brac University in Dhaka. She began her career in academia, serving as a lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for three years at Prime University and for one and a half years at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology.

Parveen Sultana

DesignationSuperintending Engineer / Additional Project Director

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Priyanka Datta

DesignationDeputy Secretary

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Datta has been serving the Government of Bangladesh for over 14 years, holding key administrative positions across various districts. She has served as the deputy director at the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection under the Ministry of Commerce. Her extensive experience spans governance, regulatory affairs, and infrastructure planning.

Rafiul Alam

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Alam improves the overall safety of navigation in the river channel. He ensures delivery of services as per work plan and quality within the stipulated timeframe, attends regular meetings with experts and staff to review progress and related responsibilities allotted by the team leader and project director.

Razita Binte Helal Shashi

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Shashi is currently serving as an executive engineer (Addl. Charge) at Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC). With nearly a decade of experience, she has worked in planning and design, focusing on distribution planning, system monitoring, load analysis, and network expansion. Currently in the contract and procurement department, her role involves need analysis, procurement optimization, cost management, and contract execution.

Rear Admiral Md

RM

DesignationChairman

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Rosaleena Rafique

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Rosaleena Rafique is currently serving in the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Department of BPDC. She oversees the management of independent power plants across the country. Her key responsibilities include processing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs), conducting tariff evaluations, and providing technical recommendations related to power evacuation and oil transportation.

S.M Shifur Rahman

SR

DesignationSenior Assistant Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Sadia Tabassum

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms Tabassum is an Executive Engineer at West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL), Bangladesh, with more than 12 years of experience in power distribution planning, operation, and management. A SAR100 2.0 Scholar, she has developed expertise in renewable energy integration, power system planning, energy markets, and leadership. Her professional interests include sustainable energy transitions, power sector resilience, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. She is also committed to advancing women's leadership in the energy sector and contributes to building a more reliable, inclusive, and sustainable energy future for Bangladesh and the region.

Samaresh Seal

SS

DesignationChief Planning

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Sayba Habib Jenifer

SJ

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Shahin Are Begum

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Begum has a strong background in project management and procurement processes. She has successfully prepared tender documents and navigated the approval and contract signing stages. She has extensive experience in the preparation and approval of development project proposals (DPP).

Shameema Sultana

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Shameema Sultana started her career as an Assistant Engineer. She joined the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (Polly Bidyut Somite Cumilla-1) as an Assistant General Manager. Her key responsibility was carrying out repair and maintenance work of lines and substations. She has done maintenance work of different types of substation equipment.

Shamim Shohana

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Shohana is a dedicated public sector professional serving as deputy director of traffic at the Bangladesh Land Port Authority (BLPA). With extensive experience in transport management, logistics, and trade facilitation, she plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations across Bangladesh's land ports. She is also involved in advancing gender equality, disability inclusion, and social equity in infrastructure and logistics sectors.

Sharifa Haque

SH

DesignationDirector (Finance)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Sharmin Akhtar

DesignationExecutive Engineer

Current OrganisationElectricity Generation Bangladesh PLC

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sharmin Aktar is an Executive Engineer at Electricity Generation Bangladesh PLC (EGB PLC) with more than 14 years of experience in power sector planning, development, and project management. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Her expertise includes power plant project planning and execution, tariff preparation, SAP-ERP Project System (PS) Module implementation, and renewable energy development. She has contributed to the development of major power generation projects and gained operational experience through her 2.5 years of service at one of Bangladesh’s largest combined cycle power plants. Currently, she serves in the Planning & Development Division of EGB PLC, where she contributes to strategic initiatives supporting the country's power sector growth. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she actively supports the WePOWER professional network and participates in various capacity-building and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at advancing the power sector and fostering greater inclusion of women professionals. Ms. Aktar is also an Executive Committee Member of the WePOWER Bangladesh National Chapter.

Sharmin Akhter

DesignationDeputy Chief

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Akhter has been serving the Government of Bangladesh for over 14 years. She serves as deputy chief in the Physical Infrastructure Division of the Bangladesh Planning Commission, responsible for appraising, approving, and monitoring development projects under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. She has participated in government-managed international visits to India, Japan, South Korea, and Bhutan.

Shehreen Ahmed

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Ahmed is a dedicated electrical engineer specializing in power generation project management and procurement. Since July 2020, she has served as assistant engineer at North-West Power Generation Company, leading annual procurement planning and execution in compliance with ADB and national regulations. She is also passionate about community engagement and gender equality.

Sheikh Sakiludin Ahmed

DesignationAdditional Secretary

Professional Bio

Sheikh Ahmed is experienced in transport and tourism infrastructure development policies, plans, programs and projects at the Planning Commission, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism and Ministry of Planning. His involvement includes appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of diverse public funded projects.

Sitangshu Shekhar Biswas

DesignationDirector (Engineering)

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Biswas began his career at the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) as an Assistant Director (Engineering) in 1990. He currently oversees motor vehicle registration, roadworthiness and fitness testing, driving competency assessments, issuance of driving licenses, route permits, driving training schools, and the enlistment process for local motor vehicle manufacturers.

Sujana Salvin

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Salvin has been working at Power Grid Bangladesh for 6.5 years. Previously she worked in Management Information System (MIS) department and currently engaged in Substation Design and Quality Control, focusing on power transmission infrastructure design and quality assurance.

Sumaiya Tabbassom

DesignationExecutive Engineer

Current OrganisationPower Grid Bangladesh PLC

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sumaiya Tabbassom is an Executive Engineer at Power Grid Bangladesh PLC with over 13 years of professional experience in power transmission, infrastructure development, international procurement, and contract management. She holds a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology(AUST) and an Executive MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Dhaka. Throughout her career, she has worked in transmission line design, substation design engineering, and the implementation of large-scale power sector projects. Her expertise includes international tendering, bid evaluation, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination for critical infrastructure development. She has a work experience as a lecturer at AUST and a Solar company as well. Basically she started her career in 2011. Ms. Tabbassom has received specialized training from leading international institutions, including Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and ABB, Switzerland. She has also participated in technical inspections and knowledge-exchange programs across Asia and Europe, gaining exposure to global best practices in power transmission systems. Beyond her technical responsibilities, she actively promotes gender inclusion and leadership development in the energy sector through WePower initiatives in partnership with the World Bank. She has contributed to workplace policy development, employee welfare programs, and organizational capacity-building initiatives. Passionate about sustainable infrastructure and regional cooperation, she is committed to advancing resilient and inclusive energy systems across South Asia.

Suraiya Shelley

SS

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Tanzim Mahrin

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer (SDE)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Mahrin began as a faculty member at AUST and later as a lecturer at Green University of Bangladesh, teaching energy systems, microprocessors, and programming. Currently, she is an Sub-Divisional Engineer (SDE) at BPDB, managing and monitoring independent power producers (IPP) and their grid integration, and exploring the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Towhida Mahfuz

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Mahfuz is an Assistant Engineer at BPDB working in the commercial operation division. Her responsibilities include overseeing the commercial sector, the SCADA project, and the underground distribution network cable project.

Tuhin Al Mamun

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Tuhin is the project manager for We CARE Phase-1 project, funded by the World Bank (USD 380 million, 48.5 km). He oversaw construction of key infrastructure including a 2.00 km railway overpass, flyover, 4-lane flexible pavement, rigid pavement, and a trumpet interchange. He handles project planning, monitoring, budget management, and stakeholder reporting.

Umme Salma

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

She currently serving as a Sub-Divisional Engineer at Electricity Generation Bangladesh PLC. with over 11 years of professional experience in the power sector, procurement management and contract administration. Previously worked as a Lecturer at Uttara University. She has persued B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from CUET and obtained MBA in Finance from University of Dhaka. She academically holds a position of researcher at University of Dhaka in EEE Department in M.Sc. program, research field of interest belongs to thin film solar cell-perovskite-solar cell-renewable energy materials etc.

Zarin Tasnim

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Tasnim is a dedicated electrical engineer serving as a Sub-divisional Engineer at Power Grid Bangladesh. Over five years, she has played key roles in project execution and system planning. She was assigned to the 'enhancement and strengthening of power network in eastern region' project and later joined the system planning department, conducting impact analysis of new bulk loads and recommending infrastructure upgrades.