Mr. Khaled Mahmood, current Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) joined APSCL as Director on February 14, 2016. He assumed the responsibility as the 43th Chairman on 17 August 2016.Prior to secure the position of the Chairman of BPDB Mr. Khaled served as Member (Generation) of the concern where he successfully supervised the overall operation and maintenance of the total generation system. Mr. Khaled Mahmood was born in 1958 in Mymensing. He completed B.Sc. Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) from BUET in 1981. He joined in Bangladesh Power Development Board as Assistant Engineer in August 1981. In his long demonstrative trail of career, Mr. Khaled passed several paradigms as Sub-divisional Engineer, Executive Engineer, Superintendent Engineer, and Chief Engineer. Mr. Khaled took part in many training courses in Bangladesh and overseas regions. On different occasions of his service he visited a good number of countries across the world. Mr. Khaled travelled India, China, South Korea, Japan, France, the USA, Check Republic, Italy, Australia, Germany, Turkey, Thailand, Singapore etc. countries for training and professional assignments. Mr. Khaled is a fellow member of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh.

Born in 1951, Dr. Md. Quamrul Ahsan, Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) joined at Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd as a Director in 2008. Dr. Ahsan is also Chairman of Procurement Review Committee of Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. After completing his graduation from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), he obtained M.Sc Engineering from the same University in 1980. Afterwards, in 1984 Mr. Ahsan acquired Ph.D from the University of Ottawa of Canada. Dr. Ahsan also was a visiting faculty member of the University of Bahrain, published more than ninety technical papers in the reputed national and international journals and conferences. He has been a reviewer of many national and international journals including IEE and IEEE. Dr. Ahsan has supervised seventeen postgraduate theses including three of Ph.Ds. He, an author of two books, was the Technical Chair of ICECE 2006, Project Manager of an international training and a course coordinator of a short course sponsored by USAID under SARI/Energy Program. Dr. Ahsan has also worked as a consultant of many important national projects. He, a Former Director of PGCB, has also been involved in the administrative works for instance Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department and Hall Provost of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Recently, he has retired from BUET and joined as a Distinguished Professor in the Green University of Bangladesh.

Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed, professor of Department of Accounting Information Systems of University of Dhaka, accomplished his vivid academic feat from Department of Accounting of University of Dhaka. Afterward he obtained MBA from University of New Castle in USA. Prof. Ahmed earned FCMA from ICMAB in 1995 and was elected twice as President of the same entity. At present, he is a Council member of ICMAB. Alongside, Prof. Ahmed is a member of Board of Governors at Bangladesh Insurance Academy, Jury Board of Dhaka Stock Exchange and Expert Panel of Dhaka Stock Exchange. Prof. Ahmed joined Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. as Director on 2006. In his long cherished academic career, Prof. Ahmed is the Chairman of the Audit Committee of Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. He attended various professional presentations across the globe. Born in 1958, Prof. Ahmed authored several research paper and publications on various issues.

Mr. Sheikh Faezul Amin, Joint Secretary of Power Division, joined Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. (APSCL) as Director in 2012. At present, Mr. Amin acts as Joint Secretary (Development) in Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. Prior to this he worked as member of SREDA (Sustainable & Renewable Energy Development Authority), which works for the promotion and development of sustainable energy, comparison of renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy conversion. He is also a member of Procurement Review Committee of Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. Mr. Amin completed his graduation from Mechanical Engineering of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1988. Soon after completion of his study, he joined in the BCS Cadre of Roads and Highway in 1989, by the virtue of his merit and caliber. He served in Roads and Highway for quite a long period as Assistant Engineer Sylhet Division, Sub Divisional Engineer Sylhet Mymensingh & Dhaka, Executive Engineer Barishal Division and many other significant key positions where he had proved his excellence. In the succeeding years, his career track clocked respectable growth. Later Mr. Amin was moved to Power Division and promoted as Deputy Secretary. After couple of years, he reassigned to PSCDP of Power Division as Deputy Project Director (Technical). Mr. Amin, who was awarded Abul Kashem Award in 2008, also pursued his M.Sc. in Engineering Management from Brunei University, West London, UK with excellent academic result. He, also an MBA, is privileged to be a part of a good number of local and foreign training which encompasses Purchase & Supply Chain Management, Performance Management, Bangladesh Solar Powered Irrigation Pump & Solar Home System, and Operation & Maintenance of Construction Machinery and so on. Born in 1965, Mr. Amin, a Life Fellow of Institute of Engineers of Bangladesh, is associated with various social clubs, organizations etc.

Mr. S.M.Tarikul Islam joined as a Director of the Board of APSCL in 2015. At present, Mr. Islam is serving as Director of Prime Minister’s Office. Mr. Islam completed his graduation from Rajshahi University in 1994 and later on joined in the Administration Cadre of Bangladesh Civil Services and started his career as an Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate. Mr. Islam served different area of public administration of Bangladesh Government. Being an admin cadre, he served as Magistrate First class, Senior Assistant Commissioner, UNO, Senior Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary and so on. As a part of his service, Mr. Islam took part in various training such as Law and Administration Course at BCS Administration Academy, Foundation Training Course at BPATC, Survey and Settlement Training, e-GP training in Australia, Executive Management course in Singapore and China and so on.

Mr. Kamal Ahmed joined as a Director of the Board of APSCL in 2014. Born in 1951, Mr. Ahmed completed his graduation from Dhaka College in 1972. After completing his study, Mr. Ahmed engaged himself in the trade of frozen seafood in 1975. He is a former president of Seafood Export Agents Association of Bangladesh. Mr. Ahmed is engaged in various social activities. He is member of Red Crescent Society, Uttara Club and Dhanmondi Club. Mr. Ahmed is also a member of Bangladesh Awami League. At present, he is the President of Bangladesh Awami League, Dhanmondi since 1999.   

Mr. Abu Alam Chowdhury was born on 30 September 1948 in a respectable Muslim family of village Popadia, Boalkhali of Chittagong district. He has done Masters in Political Science from the University of Chittagong.

Blessed with born leadership quality, he was elected as Secretary General of Students Union of Sir A.T. College. He played commendable role in the great 69 movement against Pakistani Ruler. During his studentship in Chittagong University, he was elected as cultural secretary and later served as general secretary in Chittagong University Central Students Union (CUCSU) and participated in liberation war of Bangladesh with great valour.

After completing his education, he has initiated business career in media sector. Gradually he expanded his business in Sea Food Processing and Handicraft sub-sector, where he is still flourishing. It may be mentioned here that for the diversification of export item and for highest volume of export, he is awarded National Export Gold Trophy for record eleven times.

To his credit, he made multi-dimensional contribution for the Trade and Industry. He was President of Bangla Craft and founder President of Bangladesh Craft & Giftware Association. Mr. Chowdhury served as Vice President of FBCCI and Director for 6 terms covering 12 years in Apex body of FBCCI. He also served as Vice President of Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) 2008-2010. He is founder member of the Daily Financial Express, member of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh, former EC member of SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry etc. For long time he is recognized as CIP (Export) by the Bangladesh Government. His contribution to the Trade & Industry could be highlighted in short, main formulator of first export policy of Bangladesh, major contributor from private sector to prepare National Budget Structure, easy reimbursement of claim from ECG scheme etc.

Mr. Abu Alam Chowdhury participated in many international seminar & conference organized by ESCAP, UNCATAD, EU, CBI, TDI, CACCI with great success. In most of the occasion, he either led the delegation or played most active role for the interest of the country.

Mr. Chowdhury is a well-travelled man & visited many countries of the world.

True to his social commitment, he also served as Executive Vice President of JAYCEES International & JCI Senator, President of Chittagong Samitee etc.

Md. Azharul Islam, Member (Planning and Development) of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) was born in Pabna on 31 January 1961. He is the 63^th Member (Planning and Development) of BPDB. He joined in APSCL as Director on 19 January 2017.

Before joining as Member of BPDB Mr. Azhar served as the Chief Engineer (Distribution), Southern Zone Chittagong and PD (Chief Engineer), Shahjibazar 330 MW CCPP Project. He obtained B.Sc. Engineering degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in Electrical Electronics Engineering in 1982. He joined Engineering Academy, Kaptai of WAPDA as an Assistant Engineer in 13 April 1983. In his long illustrious career in BPDB, Mr. Azhar successfully performed his duties as Assistant Engineer, Sub-divisional Engineer, Executive Engineer, Superintendent Engineer and Chief Engineer.

Md. Azharul Islam took part in many training Courses in Bangladesh and overseas on administration, HRD, organization & method and various technical subjects. A renowned organizer Mr. Azharul Islam visited China, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Indonesia, Turkey and United Kingdom for training & professional purposes. He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh.

Mr. Sayeed Ahmed, Member (Generation) of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) was born in Rangpur on 01 February 1961. Before joining as Member of BPDB, Mr. Sayeed served as the Chief Engineer (Generation). He joined in APSCL as Board of Directors on 26 December 2017.

Mr. Sayeed did his S.S.C from Rangpur Zilla School in 1975 and H.S.C from Rangpur Carmichael College in 1977 with achievement. He obtained B.Sc. Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in 1982. He joined in Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) as Assistant Engineer on 10 January 1984.

Afterwards, he served in Barapukuria Coal Power Plant Project (2001-2004) and Barapukuria Power Plant (2005-2007). In addition, he served as Director in Power Cell (2008-2013), Director System Planning (2014-2015) and Chief Engineer (Private Generation) in 2016. 

Md. Sayeed Ahmed visited China, India, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Bhutan, USA, France and Sri Lanka for training & professional purposes.

Mrs. Tahmina Yeasmin-Director

Mrs. Tahmina Yeasmin, Deputy Secretary of Power Division, joined Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. (APSCL) as Director in December, 2017. She is also a member of the Recruitment and Promotion Committee of the Company. As BCS administration cadre, prior to her present position in Power Division, she worked in Cabinet Division, Ministry of Land, Ministry of Establishment of Bangladesh Government as Senior Assistant Secretary and Assistant Secretary. Before that, sheworked as Assistant commissioner (land) at katiadi, kishoreganj and, assistant commissioner in rangpur. Mrs. Yeasmin completed her post-graduation in Geography (Planning) from Jahangirnagar University in 1994. Later, she completed MPhil on Geography (Rural Housing) from Dhaka University in 2007. In addition, she completed Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and Economics & Project Planning from National Academy for Planning and Development, Dhaka. She attended a good number of local and foreign training on good governance, social protection, ICT, land administration, population science, law & administration and so on. She visited Japan, Russia, Sweden and many other countries for training and professional assignment.

Mr. Md. Abul Monsur

Md. Abul Monsur Joined Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. (APSCL) as Director in 2019. He is also a member of the Audit committee of this board. Currently, Mr. Md. Abul Monsur is working as Additional Secretary in Energy and Mineral Resources Division under Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. Prior to this position he worked as Secretary in Bangladesh Services Limited, (Owning Company of InterContinental Dhaka) a Public Limited Company, under Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. Mr. Monsur joined in Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) Cadre as an Assistant Commissioner in 1991 in Barisal District. He discharged his responsibilities as Magistrate, UNO, Additional Deputy Commissioner in field administration and as Senior Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary in Bangladesh Secretariat. He worked in Ministry of Housing and Public Works, the then Privatization Commission, Statistics Division and Ministry of Public Administration. He also worked in Department of Environment as Director.

Mr. Md. Abul Monsur did his Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Agriculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). He did Master degree in Public Administration (Policy) from the Flinders University of South Australia, Australia. He got  various Professional training at home, namely, Foundation Course, Law and Administration Course, Orientation Course at Bangladesh Military Academy, Treasury training, Land Records and Survey, Computer Basic Skill training, Land Survey and Management  and Performance Based Evaluation System Training.

He also participated in a number of foreign training which includes Human Resources Management and Economic Development, Administering Environment and Development in the 21^st Century’s information Era, Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education and Training Programme for Tourism Leaders of Korea’s Fellow Countries. Moreover, he participated in number of national and international Conferences, Govt. programmes on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh.

During his long carrier he visited different countries, namely India, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Thailand, KSA, South Korea, UK and Australia for attending Training, Seminar, Negotiation, Policy Issues and programmes.

Engr. AMM. Sazzadur Rahman, an old-timer of Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd., was promoted to Managing Director of APSCL on 22.02.2016. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Rahman served as Executive Director (Engineering), DGM (Electrical Maintenance) & PD (450MW CCPP) for about one year. His dazzling career commenced as Assistant Engineer (Trainer) at Power Distribution Training Center of BPDB in 1983 following the completion of his graduation from BUET. Mr. Rahman, a Fellow of the IEB, then moved to erstwhile Power Plant Training Center of Ashuganj Power Plant Complex in 1988. The following years saw his sparks of excellence in the field of Procurement, Auto Control, Generator and Switch Gear & Protection and so on. In his thirty years of widespread and multifaceted career Mr. Rahman, a student of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, was responsible for overseeing the overall electrical maintenance and protection, electrical system studies & relay coordination, troubleshooting of substation, boiler & turbine control system, generator control system, process control system and so on. He was an integral part of the team who repair self-auxiliary transformer for Unit-2 and install & commission the 200MVA, 230/15.75 kV stepup transformers for Unit-3. Mr. Rahman actively participate in post overhauling testing, commissioning & performance acceptance activities of Unit-3 & 5 and in overhauling testing & commissioning of Unit-4. He played a vital role in the inception period of APSCL large Combined Cycle Power Plant projects. He worked as Project Director of those three projects during Feasibility Study, Bid Document Preparation, Bid Evaluation and Contract Signing stage. Born in 1960, Mr Rahman, authored of article “Turbo-Generator Protection” attended various training, inspection, factory testing, seminars & symposiums in home and abroad with a view to sharping his professional wisdom.