Shirin Chowdhury
GM HR, Ekhon TV		  

Mohammad Morad Hossain
CHRO & Board Secretary, Elite Paint Group of Companies.		 Mr. Morad has 20 years of diversified experiences both in local and multinational organizations. Presently he is working as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) & Board Secretary in Elite Paint Group of Companies. Immediate before, he served more than 5 years in Kansai Nerolac Paints Bangladesh Ltd as Head of HR & Administration, as well as, Management Representative (MR) for Quality Management System, QMS (ISO 9001:2008). Prior to that, he was in BSRM Group of Companies. Before that, he served more than 8 years as a Navigating Officer (afloat) in different capacity specially as a Skipper (Captain) onboard the Ship for more than three years. Mr. Morad also performs as Career Counselor, Adjunct Faculty, Session Speaker and External Examiner in various Universities and Business Schools in Bangladesh. Mr. Morad achieved his education & training from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia & Japan. He completed MBA in HRM, PGD in HRM, Diploma in Social Compliance (DSC) from BIM. He also completed LLB & Chartered HR Manager (CHRM). He is pursuing MPhil from BUP. He completed professional graduation including two years Pre-Sea Training as an ‘Officer Cadet’ from Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy. He has taken part a number of training & Courses in home and abroad. Among all, ‘Solving Human and Organizational Problem (SHOP)’ from Japan and “Certified KPI Professional & Practitioner (C-KPIPP) from The KPI Institute Australia held in Malaysia are aristocrat. He is an awardee of “100 MOST INFLUENTIAL GLOBAL HR PROFESSIONALS AWARD” from Mumbai, India. Mr. Morad has good affiliation with professional Society & Organizations. He is a former Joint Secretary & Fellow of BSHRM, Senior Fellow of BOLD, Life Member of BSTQM, Life Member & former Treasurer of Bangladesh Mariners Society (BMS) and Associate Fellow of AABL, Australia. Mr. Morad is also a researcher. His research articles have been presented in various International Research Conferences, as well as, published in renowned journals. He has a vision to contribute on Human Capital Development by sharing his knowledge, skills and experience.

Dr. M.A. Awal
Associate Professor, Department of Law Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Ex-Visiting Research Fellow Western Sydney University, Australia		 PhD (School of Law, Western Sydney University, Australia), LLB (Hons), L.L.M., Associate Professor, Department of Law, Independent University, Bangladesh. Visiting research Fellow, Western Sydney University, Australia, Ex visiting lecturer and research fellow, Gothenburg University, Sweden and Roehampton University, UK.

SAIFUDDIN MIA

General Manager

Human Resources, Compliance & Administration

Vintage Denim Apparels Ltd.

ABA Group

A highly experienced and well-qualified Human Resources, Administration, and Compliance professional with over 21 years of proven success across multinational, international, and local organizations. Academically accomplished with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and M.Phil from Islamic University, Kushtia; an MBA from the State University of Bangladesh; and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) from United International University.

In addition to academic credentials, holds professional certifications including Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from PQLS, India, and an ITE Skill Certificate in Travel Services from TMIS, Singapore. Demonstrates strong capabilities in managing HR strategy, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, policy development, talent acquisition, and administrative operations.

Proficient in developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals, with specialized expertise in KPI-based performance management systems, talent acquisition, policy formulation, employee relations, compliance audits, and administrative leadership. Known for a results-driven, ethical, and systems-oriented approach, ensuring continuous organizational growth, accountability, and regulatory adherence.