UCEP Association Members

Dr. Rubana Ahmed

Assistant ProfessorBRAC University Dr. Rubana Ahmed has been associated with UCEP Bangladesh since 2015. She is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics & Social Sciences at BRAC University and also teaches at the Bangladesh Institute of Governance & Management. With a background in Public...

Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam Khan

Former Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam Khan is a Member of UCEP Association and a Retired Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh. He previously served as the National Project Director of the Access to Information Programme at the Prime Minister’s Office....
Wahid Malek

Mr. Wahid Malek

Mr. Wahid Malek is a very progressive-minded personality, who served as a volunteer in many social organizations. He is the Managing Editor of Dainik Azadi, the first Bangla newspaper which was published as daily since the beginning of independent and sovereign country. Mr. Wahid has...
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Ms. Uzma Chowdhury CPA

Vice Chairperson, UCEP Board of GovernorsDirector, PRAN-RFL Group Ms. Uzma Chowdhury, CPA is a distinguished finance professional.  She currently serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the UCEP Board of Governors for the 2025–2026 term. With over seven years of accounting experience in the United States, she joined...
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Mr. Md. Shahedul Islam

Managing Director, Bakul LimitedDirector, Criterion Developers Ltd. Mr. Md. Shahedul Islam is a Member of UCEP Association and serves as the Managing Director of Bokul Group and Director at Criterion Developers Ltd. With his leadership in these companies, he plays an influential role in the business...

Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman

Managing Director, Citadel Developers Ltd. Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman is a member of UCEP Board of Governors, a Managing Director of Citadel Developers Ltd. He is a distinguished leader and dedicated community member, known for his extensive contributions in various professional and social roles. He has...

Mr. Naveed Akbar

Sustainability & Inclusive Business Consultant Mr. Naveed Akbar, a member of the UCEP Association since 2019, is an experienced sustainability & inclusive business consultant and strategist. He previously served as Head of Strategy at BRAC Social Enterprises. With a focus on rural economic development, Mr. Akbar...

Mr. Md. Rafiquzzaman

Former Director General (Additional Secretary)National Institute of Mass CommunicationGovernment of People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Md. Rafiquzzaman, a UCEP Association member, has over 36 years of experience in the Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration). He started as an Assistant Commissioner in 1983 and later served as Director...

Mr. Shyamal Kanti Ghosh

Former SecretaryMinistry of Agriculture, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Shyamal Kanti Ghosh is a UCEP Bangladesh Association member and a former Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture. He has also served as the Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE). Mr. Ghosh...

Professor Tahmina Akhtar

Former Director- Institute of Social welfare and Research University of Dhaka Professor Tahmina Akhtar is a renowned academician and researcher with over 30 years of experience in social work and development. A former UCEP Board of Governors member (2023-2024), she is currently a Professor and former...