S M Abul Kalam Azad

 

S M Abul Kalam Azad
Native Name: এস এম আবুল কালাম আজাদ
Born: 1960
Spouse(s): Rina Azad
Nationality: Bangladesh
Education: Ph. D.
Alma mater: American Independent University, USA
Occupation: Bureaucrat
Years Active: 1987
Home Town: Khulna



Contents hide

1. Early life & Education
2. Career
3.     In-country Training & Foreign Training
4. Publication
5. Social Performances
6. Personal Life
7. References
8. External Links



Early life and education: 

            S M Abul Kalam Azad, a career bureaucrat and member of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration Cadre), was born on 18 June 1960 at his maternal grandfather's house in Ghugrakati, Khulna district. He is the eldest son of S M Abdus Sobhan and Mosammat Johora Khatun. His father, a graduate of Rajshahi University and a renowned teacher, raised him at their village home in Sarishamut. His primary education began under the guidance of his grandfather, who was also a teacher. Azad passed the SSC examination in 1977 from Amadi, Jaigirmahal Takimuddin High School, and the HSC in 1979 from Government BL College, Khulna. He graduated with Honours in Agriculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in 1985. Azad obtained his MBA in Marketing from the University of Honolulu, USA, in 2004, and his MBA in HRM from the Royal University of Dhaka in 2006. He successfully completed his PhD from the American Independent University, California, USA, in 2019.


Career:

A driven and determined individual, with a strong work ethic and a focus on achieving results. Possessing exceptional leadership and organizational abilities, this professional is skilled in maintaining order, driving revenue growth, and enhancing service quality. With a distinctive blend of experience in civil service, academic excellence, and extensive research involvement, this individual has had the privilege of working in a wide range of settings, including rural and urban areas, regulatory and development agencies, and various government positions. Furthermore, his academic and research background has equipped him with a deep understanding of development policy perspectives.


Azad embarked on his professional journey as a scientist at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) on July 1, 1987, while pursuing his M.Sc. Ag. (Plant Pathology) at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU). Subsequently, he transitioned from BARI and joined the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS Administration-Cadre) on February 15, 1988, assuming the role of Assistant Commissioner. He dedicated over 31 years of his career to the Bangladesh Civil Service, where he explored various domains of administration and management within the public sector. Azad possesses a deep interest in the broader realms of public administration, development studies, and research. Throughout his extensive tenure, he acquired diverse expertise by working at both field and policy levels. Among his 31 years of service, he dedicated 18 years to administrative roles in Upazilas and Districts. Additionally, he contributed his skills and knowledge to the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Ministry of Public Administration, Ministry of Land, and Ministry of Defence.

He has actively engaged in numerous training programs and seminars held by prestigious national and international institutions both domestically and internationally. His areas of expertise include Magistracy, Land Management, Public Administration, Coordination, Policy Formulation-Implementation, Negotiations, Disaster Risk Management, GO- NGO Affairs, Settlement, and Rehabilitation of the destitute, Total Literacy Movement (TLM), Anti-smuggling drive, Cross-Agency Collaboration, among others. Additionally, he contributes as a part-time researcher and has published several articles in international scientific journals.

He was present at the Indo-Bangladesh Boundary Conference held in Malda, India, from March 4th to 7th, 2008, as well as the 53rd Indo-Bangladesh Boundary Conference held in Shillong Meghalaya, India from October 4th to 7th, 2009. Additionally, he took part in the Bangladesh-Myanmar Boundary Conference held in Maungdaw, Myanmar, from February 9th to 13th, 2012. He also attended the 4th Bangladesh-USA Security Dialogue held at the US Department of State, Washington DC, USA, from September 9th to 10th, 2015. He led the Bangladesh delegation at the 7th United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management Conference (UN-GGIM) held at the UN Headquarters, New York, USA, from July 30th to August 5th, 2017. He represented the Ministry of Defence, Government of Bangladesh at the 1st Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue held in Delhi, India, from May 7th to 8th, 2018, and the 2nd Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue held at the Armed Forces Division, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, from April 9th to 11th, 2019.

He has attended the 34th Regional Disaster Management Course at the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) in Bangkok, Thailand, the Managing Change program at the Civil Service College Singapore, the Civil-Military Leaders' Course at the Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC) in Canberra, Australia, the Administration and Development in Vietnam course at the National Academy of Public Administration in Hanoi, and the Professional Development Course at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

He has travelled to various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and North America to lead delegations from Bangladesh and the United Nations, as well as to participate in numerous seminars, conferences, and UN Peacekeeping Missions in Mali, DR Congo, and Lebanon organized under the United Nations, the US Department of State, the People's Liberation Army Navy in China, and the governments of India and Myanmar.

He assumed the position of Secretary-General at the India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) in July 2020. Since its establishment on December 26, 2006, IBCCI has been dedicated to supporting its members and the business community in improving productivity and efficiency. It offers various services to foster a favourable business environment between India and Bangladesh, thereby establishing a strong platform for business interactions. IBCCI is actively engaged in promoting trade and investment between the two countries, striving to address bilateral trade issues and empower Indian investors to contribute to Bangladesh's growth.

Since then, he has actively participated in numerous G20/B20 programs held in India and has extensively traveled to all the North East Indian States. Additionally, he has successfully led and coordinated over 25 business delegations to various programs across India.

Working Experiences:

Working Experiences in the Ministry of Agriculture: (Start with Recent)

Name of the

Position

Organization

Duration

(Starting Date & End Date)

Job Responsibility

Secretary General

India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI)

05 July 2020

-To manage the Chamber’s Office and Finances;

-Organizing Meetings, Seminars,

 Conferences, Exhibitions as and when required;

-Keeping close coordination with the High Commission of India, Dhaka on trade-related issues and visas;

-Maintaining good liaison with different Ministries, Government Departments, and media whose support may be required for the chamber;

-Organizing Board Meeting and Sub-Committee Meetings at regular intervals;

-Publishing News Letter of the Chamber:

-Representing the Chamber along with the Directors /without Directors if need be in various forums where Chambers participation is required;

-Organising Press Conferences as and when necessary;

-Maintaining regular communication with the President and  Honorary Secretary General of the Chamber and suggesting measures /plans for the betterment of the chamber;

-Organizing Annual Auditing, AGM, Election, etc as and when required;

 

 

Additional Secretary

Ministry of Defence, Bangladesh

29 August 2018 – 18 June 2020

# Monitor the legal and statutory matters of Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Ordnance Factories, MIST;

 # Oversee matters relating to UN Peace Keeping Operations, goodwill visit of warships to different countries, and related matters ;

# Represented the Ministry of Defence at the 4th Bangladesh - USA Security Dialogue held in the US Department of State, Washington DC, USA;

# Attended the 1st and 2nd Bangladesh- India Annual Defence Dialogue held in Delhi and Dhaka respectively.

# Performed the duties of Focal Point as far as Blue Economy and River Recovery Commission are concerned.

# Regular member at the Arbitration Commission (Out of Court Settlement) arising out of Admiralty Suit);

#Engagement in the establishment of New Naval and Air Base and other establishments;

 # Senate Member of Bangabandhu Sheikh Muzibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU)and Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST);

 

Joint Secretary

Ministry of Defence, Bangladesh

Jul 2013 – 28 August 2018

# Monitor the legal and statutory matters of Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Ordnance Factories, MIST;

 # Oversee matters relating to UN Peace Keeping Operations, goodwill visit of warships to different countries, and related matters ;

# Represented the Ministry of Defence at the 4th Bangladesh - USA Security Dialogue held in the US Department of State, Washington DC, USA;

# Attended the 1st and 2nd Bangladesh- India Annual Defence Dialogue held in Delhi and Dhaka respectively.

# Performed the duties of Focal Point as far as Blue Economy and River Recovery Commission are concerned.

# Regular member at the Arbitration Commission (Out of Court Settlement) arising out of Admiralty Suit);

#Engagement in the establishment of New Naval and Air Base and other establishments;

 # Senate Member of Bangabandhu Sheikh Muzibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU)and Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST);

 

Deputy Secretary

Ministry of Defence, Bangladesh

Aug 2010 – Jul 2013

#Supervise matters relating to the Legal and statutory of Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), and Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF).

#Liaison with International Organizations and matters relating to treaties and agreements with other countries and world bodies.

# Supervision of Gallantry awards and decorations in respect of forces under its control.

# Matters relating to Military Lands and Cantonment and Production of Cyber documents.

Deputy Secretary

Ministry of Land, Bangladesh

Mar 2007 – Aug 2010

# Supervise matters relating to the maintenance of rights in and over land and water and laws relating to land tenure;

# Oversee the State Acquisition and management activities of land over the country;

# Transfer, alternation of Government land, devolution of land by forfeiture and otherwise;

# Disposal of government land and alternation of land revenue;

# Demarcation of boundaries;

# Repairs and maintenance of boundary marks;

# Assessment and collection of land revenue and rents;

# Maintenance of land records, survey for revenue purpose, and record of rights and survey and settlement operations;

# Management of government land;

#Management of Wasteland, Alluvial lands, and land Revenue sales;

# Certificate procedure under the Public Demands Recovery Act;

# Requisition and compulsory acquisition of land;

# Reclamation and colonization of wasteland;

# Management of Vested and Non- resident property;

# Secretariat administration including financial matters;

# Approval of land acquisition for big government and non-government establishments through CLAC;

# Land Use policy formulation, Cadastral survey, Non -Agricultural Land settlement and matters relating to India - Bangladesh border demarcation;

# Unclassed state forest etc

Deputy Secretary

Ministry of Public Administration, Bangladesh

Dec 2006 – Mar 2007

# Formulation of policy on regulation of services and determination of their terms and conditions;

# Policy regarding discipline, procedure and inquiry, appeal and review, and all references thereto;

# Policy regarding the conduct of the public servants and all references thereto;

# Career development of Government servants and matters related thereto;

#Grant of Magisterial Power to another officer

Senior Assistant Secretary

Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Bangladesh

Feb 2006 – Dec 2006

# Formulation, review, and execution of legislation, policies, plans, procedures, standing orders and guidelines relating to the overall food system, food policy, disaster risk reduction, and emergency response management including relief and rehabilitation;

# Establishment of a dependable national food security system. Procurement, storage, and movement of food grains to maintain an adequate public food grain stock for national food security as well as for distribution through Public Food Distribution System (PFDS) as price incentive for domestic production and price support for consumers;

# Stabilization of the price of food grains;

#Encouraging food grains trade in the private sector;

# Recommend development of market infrastructures, such as storage, transportation, handling, and marketing facilities to encourage and support private sector food grains trade;

# Food planning, research, and monitoring. Coordination of all activities relating to disaster management incorporating disaster risk reduction and emergency response management.

Additional District Magistrate

Faridpur

Oct 2005 - Feb 2006

Magisterial Functions

i. Control and supervision of the magistrates in the district.

ii. Cases udder section 528 of Criminal  Procedure Code(Cr P C).

iii. Transfer of cases to the courts of ADMs.

iv. Vesting of powers to the Magistrates.

v. Inspection of Courts.

vi. General supervision and control over the police in matters of criminal justice to the Government.

vii. Inspection of Police Stations.

viii. Submission of reports and returns regarding the administration of criminal justice in the district.

ix. Committees on the administration of criminal justice in the district.

Maintenance of public order and security.

i. Maintenance of public order in the events of riot hartal, public examination, communal and political tension, labor troubles and to meet other emergencies.

ii. Issue of preventive orders under section 144 Cr. P. C. for maintenance of peace and order when there is the apprehension of breach of peace between parties.

iii. Control of goonda elements, touts, and cattle-lifters, etc.

iv. Preventive detention under Special Powers Act, 1974.

v. Recovery of possession of Government lands and buildings.

vi. Functioning of the District Review Committee.

 

Administration of Jails

 

i. Granting of Divisions to the under trial prisoners and convicts.

ii. Processing the case for appointment of non-official jail visitors.

iii. Functioning of District Review Committee.

 

 Control of Fire Arms

 

i. Administration of the Arms Act.

ii. Granting of licenses of various firearms.

iii. Renewal of the licenses.

iv. Verification and cancellation of licenses.

Additional Deputy Commissioner

Satkhira

Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

Revenue Functions

 i. Control and supervision of revenue offices and function names in the district.

ii. Collection of land revenue and other Government dues including remission and abatement of rent.

iii. Maintenance of record of rights.

iv. Settlement of Government  Land and other Government properties.

v. Requisition and acquisition of land.

vi. Recovery of public demands.

vii. Hearing of appeals in certain revenue cases.

viii. Inspection of revenue offices.

ix. Revenue complaints and inquiries.

x. Administration and development of hats and bazaars.

xi. Administration of Sairat Mahals.

xii. Administration of vested, non-resident, and abandoned properties including District Management Boards for land, building, industrial, and other commercial farms.

xiii. Record Room.

xiv. Supply of copies of public documents.

xv. Exchange properties.

xvi. Civil suits.

xvii. Stamps.

viii. Boundary disputes between two or more districts.

xix. Survey and Settlement.

xx. Creation of new Tahsils.

xxi. Maintenance and repairs of revenue offices in the district.

xxii. Submission of reports returns to the Government.

xxiii. Submission of Accounts to the Government.

xxiv. Recovery of possession of Khas land.

xxv. Forest settlement matters.

xxvi. Holding of District Revenue Conferences.

Upzila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)

Jashore Sadar, Jashore;

Daulatkhan, Bhola; Bagatipara, Natore; Monirampur, Jashore

Apr 1999 - Oct 2004

Act as CEO of Upazila Parishad

As a Chief Executive Officer, UNO is liable to execute all the decisions of Upazila Parishad.

Assist and advise to Chairman to perform his executive responsibilities

Financial disciplines, budgeting, and controlling expenditures of the Upazila Parishad

Reporting any unusual matter of Upazila Parishad to ministries.

Drawing and Disbursement Officer

Monitoring and coordination of development activities

Ensuring govt. interest in the council and calling of meeting etc.

Coordinate activities of all other departments whether transferred or non-transferred etc.

As a representative of the government

UNO performs some retained and regulatory functions which have not been assigned to Upazila Parishad.

 

Revenue Functions.

Magisterial Functions (144 of CRPC and Mobile Court)

Maintenance of Public Order and Security. (Chairman of Upazila Law and Order Committee)

State Secret Matters.

Public examinations related to affairs

Inspection of all educational institutes

Coordination of all training of Upazila

Implementation of PDR act. 1913 for collecting government claims and demands

Political and Confidential Functions.

Election Matters (Assistant Returning Officer for conducting national election).

Relief and Rehabilitation.

Food controlling matters.

Social Welfare.

 

Magistrate of the 1st Class

Magura

Feb 1997 – Mar 1999

The magistracy, Criminal Justice, Law and Order, Conduct of Mobile Court, Anti-Smuggling drive, etc

Magistrate of the 1st Class & Revenue Deputy Collector

Pirojpur

Jan 1994 – Feb 1997

 

The Magistracy, Criminal Justice, Law and Order, Conduct of Mobile Court, Anti-smuggling drive, Management of Govt Land Land and Land  Revenue, Land Acquisition, Management Of Vested Property, etc

 

 

Assistant Commissioner (Land)

Haripur, Thakurgaon; Thakurgaon Sadar, Thakurgaon; Patnitola, Naogaon

Aug 1990 – Jan 1994

Distribution of Khas land according to priority.

• Coordination between survey and management division.

• Supervising the collection process of Land Development Tax.

• Recovering the grabbed governmental land.

• Overseeing the activities of the tahsildars (In-Charge of Union Land Office)

• Updating the registrars of mutation and records.

• Sending recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner about the distribution of Khas land.

• Implementation of land-related acts and rules.

• Campaigning for collection of land Development tax.

• Arrangement of the special survey in char land.

Assistant Commissioner & Magistrate of the 2nd Class

Thakurgaon Collectorate

Feb 1988 – Aug 1990

# In the discharge of duties and functions will be responsible to the Deputy Commissioner;

# Supervise the price of essential commodities in the district;

# Supervise and co-ordinate with the line departments in implementing government policies;

# Conduct mobile court, law and order duty at the public examination, national and local election;

# Oversee the law and order of the district and keep posted the deputy commissioner.

 

Scientific Officer

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)

Jul 1987 – Feb 1988

Research activities and general administration.

Training

Computer Skills and Website Development Course:

Name of the

Training

Organization

Duration  (Starting date to End Date)

Occupational Skills Covered

Micro Computer in DOS, MSTTAT, SPSS & LOTUS

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)

01 October – 21 October 1986

Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint; Efficient use of the Internet;
    

In-Country Training/Certificate Course: 

Name of the

Training

Organization

Duration  (Starting date to End Date)

Occupational Skills Covered

11th BCS Orientation Course

Bangladesh Military Academy, Bhatiary Chittagong

11 March - 07 April 1988

Civil-Military Relationship in the UN Peace-Keeping Mission

Treasury Training

Thakurgaon Treasury

22 May- 02 July 1988

 

Rules and Regulations of Treasury and Financial Management

Special Foundation Course (7th)

Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka

13 May - 11 July 1989

Public administration and governance to leadership training, SDGs, Office management, conflict management and Negotiation, e-governance, TLM etc

Law & Administration (9th)

Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) Academy, Sahbagh, Dhaka

02 May - 01 August 1990

Basic training related to Law and Administration

Land Management Training

Land Administration Training Centre

10 – 19 August 1991

Certificate

Cluster Village Development Training

Rural Development Academic, Bogra

24-29 September 1991

Certificate

Survey and Settlement Training

Directorate of Land Records and Survey

25 November 1991-19 January 1992

Practical training on Survey and Settlement in the field.

Land Survey Management Training

Land Administration Training Centre

19 - 23 May 1992

Certificate

Cluster Village Development Training

Academy for Planning & Development

18 – 23 July 1992

Certificate

Land Survey Management (Short) Training

Land Reforms Board

09 – 12 November 1992

Certificate

Land Survey Management (Short) Training

Land Reforms Board

16 – 19 April 1994

Certificate

Land Survey Management (Short) Training

Land Administration Training Centre

17 - 22 December 1994

Certificate

Conduct & Discipline Course (15th)

Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka

15 – 27 July 1995

Certificate

Land Management % Land Acquisition

Land Administration Training Centre

14 – 19 September 1996

Certificate

Upazila Management Training

Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka

19 - 21 October 2002

Certificate

Training of Trainers (Tot)

Rural Development Academic, Bogra

03 - 05 May 2003

Certificate

Sectoral Pan Workshop on Fisheries

National Academy for Planning & Development

27 - 29 November 2005

Certificate

Advanced Law and Administration Course(36th)

Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) Academy

15 - 26 January 2006

Certificate

Managing at The Top-2 (Batch-16)

Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka

01 March – 09 April 2009

Certificate

77th Advanced Course on Administration and Development (ACAD)

Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka

03 May – 16 June 2011

Certificate

English Language Training Course

Name of the

Training

Organization

Duration (Starting date to End Date)

Occupational Skills Covered

The International English Language Testing System         

British Council, Dhaka

28-29 November 2008

Band Score: 6

Financial and Procurement Management Training/Certificate Course:

Name of the

Training

Organization

Duration (Starting date to End Date)

Occupational Skills Covered

Project Management Course

National Academy for Planning & Development, Nilkhet, Dhaka

15 June- 26 June 2008           

#Acquired knowledge of financial

rules and regulations in respect of

Project Accounting System;

#Practical knowledge of public

procurement rules and regulation

Procurement Management

National Academy for Planning & Development

16 November - 27 November 2008

#Acquired knowledge of financial

rules and regulations in respect of

Project Accounting System;

#Practical knowledge of public

procurement rules and regulation

Capacity Building Programme on Provisions of SAFTA for Bangladesh Stakeholders

Centre for WTO Studies, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

26th April – 28th April 2021

Rules and Provisions of SAFTA

Foreign Fellowship and Training:

Name of the

Training

Organization

Duration (Starting date to End Date)

Award

Disaster Management Course

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center(ADPC), Bangkok, Thailand

06 - 24 November 2006

Certificate

Managing Change at Civil Service College, Singapore

Civil Service College, Singapore

16 - 26 March 2009

Certificate

Administration and Development in Vietnam

National Academy of Public Administration, Hanoi, Vietnam

30 June – 08 July 2011

Certificate

Strengthening Government Through Capacity Development

University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

23 April – 18 May 2012

Certificate

Civil-Military Leaders’ Workshop held in the Australian Civil-Military Centre

Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC)Canberra, Australia

10 - 11 February 2014

Certificate

International Fleet Review

Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), Navy, China

 

2 April to 13 May 2014

Port Klang, Malaysia: 6 -8 April 2014;

13-15 April 2014: Hongkong, China

19-26 April 2014 Qingdao, China;

01-03 May 2014 Guangzhou, China; 08-10 May 2014 Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand. 

Cruise through the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean by Warship BNS Abu Bakr having a goodwill visit and stopover at Port Klang, Malaysia; Port of Hong Kong; Port of Guangzhou, China and Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand.

Training Course on Marine Spatial Planning for Bangladesh In Dhaka

 

Fujian Institute of Oceanography, China

10 – 29 October 2018

Certificate


15. Foreign Training, Study Visit, Seminar, Workshop Attended:

Name of the Training/Study Visit/ Seminar/Workshop etc.

Organization

Duration

(Starting Date to End Date)

Award

7th Edition of the SGCCI Yarn Expo 2025

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Surat, Gujarat.

1st – 3rd August 2025

 

7th Act East Business Show 2025

Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in association with ICC

25-27th March 2025

 

3rd Edition of North East Export Promotional Meet, NEDFi House, Guwahati, Assam, India

Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in association with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

21st November 2024

 

EV Update Telangana Summit 2024, The Park Hotel, Hyderabad

EV Update Media

28th June 2024

 

MCCI MSME International Conference 2024, The Spring Club Kolkata

Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India

27th June 2024

 

CII Annual Business Summit 2024, Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

17-18 May 2024

 

1st Foundation Day of Dawki Land Port Meghalaya

Government of India

30th April 2024

 

EV Update Gujarat Summit 2024, Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

EV Update Media

26th April 2024

 

Act East -Trough- North East 2.0 Inter Country Economic Corridor Through North East of India For Inclusive Growth: Potential and Prospects, the Ballroom of Hotel Radisson BLU, Guwahati, Assam

Government of Assam, Act East Policy Affairs Department in association with FICCI

16th February 2024

 

4th India Japan Intellectual Conclave 2024; North East India, Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal in the Indo Pacific: The Way Forward, Hotel Taj Vivanta, Shillong

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India in association with Asian Confluence

12th February 2024

 

Visit to the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Ministry of Commerce & Industry,Governemnt of India

1-3 February 2024

 

International Conference: Purvodaya Perspectives: Reflections on Regional Connectivity-Shaping the Future through Collaborative Connectivity, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India in association with CII and The Energy Forum

2-3 December 2023

 

1st International Exporter-Importer Meet 2023, Dawki, Meghalaya

Land Ports Authority

of India - Dawki (LPAI), Govt. of India and Commerce & Industries Department, Govt. of Meghalaya in partnership with Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

25th November 2023

 

World Food India 2023, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI),

Government of India.

3-5 November 2023

 

Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS 2023)

Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Government of India

17th-19th October 2023

 

“2nd Edition

of Rural Livelihood Summit - FPO & SHG Gram – Udyog”

Government of West Bengal

7th October 2023

 

Foodpro North-East, Growing the Food Processing sector in the North-East, Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati

CII

14-16th September 2023

 

B20 Summit India 2023

Government of India in association with CII

25-27th August 2023

 

B20 Surat Meet 2023

Government of India

30 June-01 July 2023

 

BIMSTEC Business Conclave  2023, Kolkata , India

Government of External Affairs India & Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

12-15 June 2023

 

State Level Roundtable meeting at Agartala, Tripura

State Government of Tripura in association with FICCI

02 MAY 2023

 

North East Global Investors Summit Roundtable Interaction

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Delhi, India

20 APRIL 2023

 

Participated in the Third India-Japan Intellectual Dialogue from 11-12 April 2023 on North East India Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal in the Indo-Pacific Building on Partnerships: The Way Forward

Ministry of External Affairs, India, and State Government of Tripura in Association with the Embassy of Japan

11-12 APRIL 2023

 

G20/B20 Conference in Kohima Nagaland from 4-6 April 2023 organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Government of Nagaland in association with CII

Ministry of External Affairs, India

04-06 APRIL 2023

 

B20 Conference on Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in Tourism, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical and Organic Farming, GANGTOK, SIKKIM, India

Ministry of External Affairs, India, and State Government of Sikkim in association with CII

15-17 MARCH 2023

 

B20 Conference on Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Bamboo, Startups, Skill Development, Nursing, and Paramedics

AIZAWL, MIZORAM

Ministry of External Affairs, India and State Government of MIZORAM in association with CII

01–03 MARCH 2023

 

B20 INDIA INCEPTION Ceremony, Gandhinagar Gujarat, India

The Government of India

22-24 January 2023

 

Global Investors Summit 2023

The Government of Madhya Pradesh which was managed by SVUM (Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal) International Business Council.

11-14 January 2023

 

One Day International Business Summit, 2022 “Gateway Manipur Connecting ASEAN Countries”

Manipur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) and the Government of Manipur

24th November 2022

 

India-Bangladesh Buyer Seller Meet 2022, Guwahati, Assam, India

Ministry of Industries and Commerce, India & Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

19-20 October 2022

 

i.                 Business and Investment Networking and Visit Agra;

ii.               Conference and B2B on Opportunities in Trade and Investment between India and Bangladesh held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

iii.              Business and Investment Networking and Visit Ajmer;

iv.              Meeting with the Deputy High Commissioner, Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, Kolkata, India

 

 

 

 

 

Confederation of India Industry (CII) and IBCCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21st -25th August 2022

 

Hajj

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

24 June-29July 2022

 

Bengal Global Trade Expo 2022

Confederation of West Bengal Trade Associations (CWBTA)

20th-21st April 2022 at Science City, Kolkata

Expo

CWBTA Office visit

Confederation of West Bengal Trade Associations (CWBTA)

25th – 27th March 2022, Kolkata

Visit

AUTO TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT & EXPO (PHYSICAL)

Government of India and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India ( ACMA )

23rd & 24th March 2022 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, India.

Expo

Umrah

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

11-24 February 2022

 

2nd Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue

Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh

09 - 11 April 2019

Conference

Istanbul, Turkey

United Nations(UN)

20 - 21 April 2019

Visit

United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

United Nations (UN)

16 - 19 April 2019

Visit

1st Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue

Government of  India

07 - 08 May 2018

Conference

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

United Nations(UN)

04 - 07 August 2018

Visit

United Nations Stabilization Mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO)

United Nations(UN)

30 July- 03 August 2018

Visit

Kampala, Uganda

United Nations(UN)

28 - 29 July 2018

Visit

International Seminar on Inclusive Maritime Vision for Sustainable Development of Bangladesh

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU)

24 - 25 October 2018

Seminar

7th United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) Conference

United Nations (UN) Headquarters, New York, USA

30 July- 05 August 2017

Conference

2nd International Blue Economy Dialogue-Dhaka 2017

Pan Pacific Sonargaon

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh

22 – 23 November 2017

Seminar

Review Meeting on Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP) for Bangladesh

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and NSSSD in Dhaka

29 February - 03 March 2016

Conference

4th Bangladesh- USA Security Dialogue

US Department of State, Washington DC, USA

9 – 10 September 2015

Conference

Bangladesh-Myanmar Boundary Conference

Government of Myanmar

09 - 13 February 2012

Border Conference

53rd Indo-Bangladesh Boundary Conference

Government of India

04- 07 October 2009

Border Conference

Indo-Bangladesh Boundary Conference

Government of India

04 March - 07 March 2008

Border Conference

Publications:

He is very interested in research, but owing to official hastiness, he did find less time for research activities. He is trying his best to keep it going and already has several publications in international scientific journals.

List of Publications in Scientific Journal: 

Sl. No

Research Title

Name of Journal

Year of Publication

1.

Environmental and Sustainable Solid Waste

Recycling Management in Dhaka City of Bangladesh

 

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VI, Issue XI, November 2019 | ISSN 2321–2705

www.rsisinternational.org Page 238

November 2019

2.

Climate Change and its Management in Coastal Areas:

Bangladesh Perspective

JETIR ( www.jetir.org ) ISSN UGC Approved (Journal No: 63975) & 7.95 Impact Factor

Published in Volume 8 Issue 6, June-2021

21 June 2021

3.

Study on the Disaster Risk Reduction for the Development of Bangladesh

JETIR ( www.jetir.org ) ISSN UGC Approved (Journal No:            63975) & 7.95 Impact Factor

Published in Volume 8 Issue 9, September-2021

14 September 2021

4.

Effects of Eco-Friendly Housing in Real Estate Sectors of Bangladesh

JETIR December 2021, Volume 8, Issue 12, www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162)

December 2021

As an Editor: 

1. http://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IBCCI-Newsletter-46.pdf
2. http://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IBCCI-Newsletter-47.pdf
3. http://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IBCCI-Newsletter-48.pdf
4. http://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IBCCI-Newsletter-49.pdf
5. https://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IBCCI-Newsletter-50.pdf
6. https://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IBCCI-Newsletter-51.pdf
7. https://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IBCCI-Newsletter-52.pdf
8. https://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IBCCI-Newsletter-53.pdf
9. http://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ANNUAL-REPORT-2019-20.pdf
10. http://www.ibcci.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ANNUAL-REPORT-2020-21.pdf 

Social Performance: From the beginning of his student life he has been engaged in social activities and now it is continuing.

  • Member, Lifetime, Bangladesh Administrative Service Association(BASA)
  • Ex. Senate Member, Bangabandhu Sheikh Muzibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU)
  • Ex. Member, Academic Council, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
  • Ex. Member, Governing Body, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
  • Member, Lifetime, Bangladesh Civil Service ’85 Forum
  • Member, Lifetime, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh(KIB)
  • Alumnus Lifetime, Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University(SAU)
  • Alumnus, Lifetime, Bangladesh Agricultural University(BAU)
  • Alumnus, Lifetime, Royal University of Dhaka(RUD)
  • Alumnus, Lifetime, Singapore Civil Service College International Alumni Association
  • Member, Lifetime, BCS Proshashon Kallyan Multipurpose Cooperative Society
  • Member, Lifetime, Civil Officers Housing Society (COHS) 
  • Member, Lifetime, Defence Officers Housing Society (DOHS), Chattogram
  • Member, Lifetime, Police Officers Housing Society (POHS)
  • Blood Donor, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)
  • Moderator & Examiner, Bangladesh Public Service Commission


Personal life:

Azad is married to Rina Azad and is blessed with a daughter and a son. His daughter is an officer of Bangladesh Navy and his Son-in-Law belongs to BCS Taxation Cadre. He has a grandson. His son is a Lawyer at the Judges Court of Dhaka.


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Photo Gallery:

Photo: Onboard BNS Abu Bakr in the Pacific Ocean.

Photo: At the US Department of State during 4th Bangladesh-USA Security Dialogue.

Photo: At the United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA during Global GEOSPATIAL Information Conference.

Photo: With the Japanese and US friends at the UN Headquarters, New York, USA

Photo: At the Headquarters, New York, USA

Photo: Call on with the Force Commander of MINUSMA, Mali Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllensporre on 19 April 2019 at Forces Head Quarters in Bamako,Mali during our visit over there

Photo: At the Bangladesh Contingent Camp in Gao, Mali.

Photo: With the Bangladesh Contingent in of UN Peace Keeping in Gao, Mali.

Photo: Onboard a fixed wing aircraft from Gao to Bamako, Mali in April 2019.

Photo: Before the sculpture of Ibn Batuta in front of the Presidential Palace of Mali.

Photo: At the Bangladesh Contingent Camp in Gao, Mali.

Photo: In Aviba in DR Congo.

Photo: Onboard a UN Helicopter from Kinshasa to Aviba.

Photo: In DR Congo.

Photo: In DR Congo.

Photo: In DR Congo.

Photo: With the Lebanese Army in Beirut, Lebanon.

Photo: With the Force Commander of UNIFIL, Lebanon.

Photo: At the entrance of Jeita grotto.

Photo: At the Biblos Castle in Lebanon.

Photo: In front of the Biblos Castle in Lebanon.

Photo: Onboard BNS Bijoy in Lebanon Naval Base.

Photo: Onboard BNS Abu Bakr at Port Kalang, Malaysia.

Photo: Onboard BNS Abu Bakr in the Indian Ocean.

Photo: Onboard BNS Abu Bakr in the South China Sea.
























































































Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

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