Profile of Md. Sabur Khan
Founder & Chairman, Daffodil International University Chairman, Daffodil Family Director, World IT & Services Alliance (WITSA) Chairman, Global Trade Committee, WITSA Honorary Fellowship, Said Business School, Oxford Guest Professor, Changchun University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), China Visiting Professor, Universitas Ubudiyah Indonesia Honorary Professor, Adam University Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Honorary Professor, Issyk-Kul State University, Karakol, Kyrgyzstan Honorary D. Litt, Techno India University, India Honorary Doctorate, Ala-Too International University, Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan Honorary Doctorate, Naryn State University, Kyrgyzstan Former President, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Former President, Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) Author, Art of Living; Handbook of Entrepreneurship Development; Uddokta Unnayan Nirdeshika; A Journey towards Entrepreneurship; Uddokta Unnayan O Nirdeshona
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Profile of Md. Sabur Khan
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Introduction 03 A Successful Businessman 05 Interview & discussion with news media 06 Positions hold as the Daffodil Family Spearhead 07 Social Status (Present) 09 Social Status (Past) 09 Membership 10 Scholarships/Training 11 Significant Awards 12 Government Delegation (International) 16 Business Delegation (International) 17 Distinguished Social Contributions 25 Contributions 27 Development Chronology of Daffodil Family 30 Entrepreneurial Initiatives 38 Remarkable Achievements 49 Miscellaneous 53 Meet With World Leaders 54 Conferences, Seminars & Fairs 55 Country Visited 56 Business Success/Contribution 56 Activities as DCCI President 57 Some Quotes 70 Last but not the least 70 Useful links 71
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Introduction
A serial entrepreneur and self-made businessman, Mr. Md. Sabur Khan started his business career in 1990 by Daffodil Computers Ltd., 1st public listed IT company. His intention was to contribute to society through business and people empowerment. He focused on extending his knowledge, experience and strength in IT & Education. He could foresee the booming demand of skilled IT personnel at home & abroad and merged his IT knowledge & vision with orthodox education system of the country to make poverty free, self-sufficient future generation. During the glorified career of a more than a quarter century, Mr. Khan has established different wings, one by one, under the large shade of Daffodil Family; has been involved in more than a dozen of large-scale projects and successfully managed to find sure solutions for ICT service and education. Mr. Khan has lots of innovation in the ICT arena. He introduced assembled PC in 1991, country’s first Super Store idea in 1995, IT education institute- Daffodil Institute of IT in 1996, first brand PC- daffodilpc in 1997. He also initiated online job portal, first ISP- Daffodil Online Ltd, fully digitized Private University- Daffodil International University, Computer Clinic, and so on.
He involved himself with lot of challenges while his attachment as the President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI); President of the Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS); Member of Prime Minister ICT Task Force; Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS); Chairman, Standing Committee on Industrialization in 64 Districts, FBCCI, etc. He has great contributions to Establish ICT Ministry, IT Incubator, BCS Computer City (IDB), etc. Recently he established a Venture Capital Company for encouraging the Young Entrepreneur and he is also the Founder President of Bangladesh Business Angel Network (BBAN). His social contributions through Daffodil Foundation (A trust funded by Daffodil) have also been creating lots of scope to eradicate the poverty. He has been awarded CIP (commercially important persons) status for his contribution to creating employment and the country's economic growth.
Mr. Khan, in association with Bangladesh Bank, initiated a challenging project to create 2000 new entrepreneurs & published a book titled “Handbook of Entrepreneurship Development” in Presence of the Honorable President of
Page 3 of 71 Page of Contents Bangladesh. A serial entrepreneur, Mr. Khan has written & published some other books: “Uddokta Unnoyon Nirdeshika” (Bengali), “Art of Living”, “A Journey towards Entrepreneurship” and “Employability 360° (under progress)”. With a view to making a self-employed and self-dependable generation, he aims to creating more job opportunities; his innovative initiatives like: business incubator, start up, venture capital, department of Entrepreneurship in the university level, are notable to promote entrepreneurship. He is the pioneer to establish the concept ‘Art of Living (AOL)’ and “Change Together”. As a way to move the whole nation and the world, his project is going to be remarkable step to boost up the young and turn their strength to an entrepreneur from inside. His involvement with- Kauffman Foundation, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) has leveraged him to entrepreneurship in international arena.
He has passion to encourage startup. He created lot of entrepreneurs through education, guideline, motivation, mentorship and setting up a venture capital company. His commitment has attached him as Visiting Professor & Guest Professor with a lot of foreign universities. He has been awarded honorary professorship and honorary Doctorate degree from abroad. Recently Mr. Khan received the Honorary Fellowship on Entrepreneurship and Education in Said Business School, the University of Oxford by ABRM (Academy of Business & Retail Management, UK). He has been awarded honorary D. Litt. from several countries for his contribution.
He learned many lessons from his long business experience which made him who he is today-how to be resourceful, to survive on bare necessities and to learn the determination of going beyond.
Bangladesh government has awarded Mr. Md Sabur Khan, with the status of 'Commercially Important Person’ (CIP) for his role. Mr. Md. Sabur Khan is the Director of WITSA & elected Chairman of Global Trade Committee of WITSA. He played roles in many international organizations, such as: the Asian University Presidents’ Forum (AUPF), International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), International Association of Universities (IAU), Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) during the span of his career. In recognition for his outstanding service towards the nation, he was presented many awards from various national & international organizations.
Mr. Khan carries a very positive vision on this country and he paid effort to achieve it. His expertise and success in the field of Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Human Resources Development has attached him with Universitas Ubudiyah Indonesia (UUI), the Cyber University of Indonesia as a Visiting Professor. He has been invited to attend Convocation of many renowned foreign universities and delivered his speech as the Convocation Speaker at the 23rd Convocation of Panpacific University, North Philippines.
During the past years lots of prestigious awards and accolades have been conferred to Mr. Md. Sabur Khan from local and international organizations for his vision and outstanding contribution to different service arena. He is awarded with “MTC Global Outstanding Corporate Award- ICT”, “Global Awards for Excellence in Quality Management & Leadership”, “World Education Congress Global Award”, “Asia's most Page 4 of 71 Page of Contents inspiring Nation Builder Award”, “Prime Minister’s Award for Beautification”, “WITSA Award for Best ICT Entrepreneur”, “Leadership Award” by Bangladesh Association of Software & Service (BASIS), “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Bangladesh Computer Samity for Outstanding Contribution to IT sector, HSBC Gold Award for his contribution in IT, South East Bank, Rapport Management Excellence Award for Professional Management and perfect Planning, among many other awards in his lifetime for his contribution to nation building through entrepreneurship, IT & job creation. He is also recognized as one of the “Top 10 Business Leader in Asia”. Under his leadership, Daffodil International University has achieved WITSA award for its digitized impression.
This selfless personality is continuously developing many leaders under his prudent guidance to carry through his dream and vision to “Change Together”.
A Successful Businessman:
He started business from scratch level and fought hard to position his company in the competitive business area. He started it as an IT Training Institute in primary step. Later, he added DTP (Desktop Publishing), then computer accessories and then in 1992, started to import various IT products from Singapore, China, USA and then started to assemble Computer. He pioneered the first ‘Clone’ computer assembling; named CDCOM later on he established his own dream brand “daffodilPC”. In 1998, he participated in various Computer Fairs and became able to attract huge crowd and establish our brand in much people. In 1996, he initiated the first and largest Computer Super Store in Kalabagan, Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi where still his company (Daffodil Computers Ltd.) is. In that time, whole media and young generation supported him seriously; famous IT journalist Mr. Najimuddin Mostan wrote in the cover page of the Daily Ittefaq: "daffodil is for Young generation". He got involved in the companies like, Metronet, E-travel, E-securities, Creative International, Genius (a cyber shop) etc. Despite of initiating lot of prominent companies, he focused to of IT and education and sold out other companies so that he can concentrate 100% to IT & Education sectors only.
As a trailblazer in the field of ICT business in Bangladesh, Mr. Sabur Khan has many 'firsts' to his credit. In Bangladesh, he was the first to provide warranty for clone PCs, set up the first computer super store, was the first corporate reseller and authorized service provider for Hewlett Packard in 1995, first IT based education provider in 1996, country's first brand PC, first ICT company in country to obtain ISO 9002, first ICT Solution Company that has been enlisted as a public limited company and listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange, Designer & Initiator of country first job portal www.jobsbd.com, Introduced country one and only ISO 9001:2000 certified Brand PC, Conducting GOB Projects as BOT basis, fastest internet Service Provider in the country, the First ICT Company initiated private University,
He has also initiated the Computerized Seat Reservation and Ticketing Project for Bangladesh is running BOT basis in 2002 to 2007. The project is providing Bangladesh railway advance technological standards. The world-class technology and infrastructure ensure efficiency, stability and effectiveness. This has also the future scope to establish a framework that will allow operating and running the CSRTS from any world location through the World Wide Web. Also to his credit is the BRTA project is the first biggest Computerization project that covers total ICT solution for a govt. department in Bangladesh in 2003 to 2005. The project is a great landmark because till to date this kind of total solution no one can provide with 100% local expertise. The Page 5 of 71 Page of Contents project is a total Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solution for Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) under Ministry of Communication.
Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) in another big software project for computerization of various activities of City Corporation in 2005. This Software Solution will cover the wide range of activities of DCC, which include systems like Personnel Management and Payroll System for DCC, Market Rent and Electricity Charge Billing System, Store Inventory Control System, Trade License Management System, Accounts and Budgetary Control System and Holding Tax System.
Interview & discussion with news media: ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan participated in RTV Live Budget program where Present Minister, Former Minister, Governor of Bangladesh Bank and some Top leaders of the country President of ICC, FBCCI, BGMEA, BAIRA, AmCham, MCCI, BCI, BMCCI, BKMEA etc. also took part. The program was moderated by Mr. Khan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TIqA8z6VGs ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan was interviewed by almost all local TV Channel regarding the Business, IT, Entrepreneurship, current situation etc. of our country. ● The President, DCCI was interviewed by the all major daily newspaper in various times like Daily Prothom Alo, Daily Star, Daily Samakal, Daily Arthaniti, Daily Protidin, Daily Kaler Kantho, Daily Amader Shomoy, Daily Ittefaq, etc. and expressed his views regarding present situation. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Live Talk Show regularly on various issues like “Economics: Hartal, Foreign Policy: Solution” exclusively and sometimes with the President of FBCCI, President of BGMEA, President of BKMEA, Minister, Former Minister and lot of Economist arranged by various Electronic Channel. ● Furthermore, Mr. Md. Sabur Khan have talked frequently on various issue like political unrest situation, various business issue, creating new entrepreneur, IT sector development and use, education, renewable energy on. e-commerce, Budget-2013-14, Economics, strike & solution, Bangladesh Garment Industry: Crisis and Possibility, share Market etc. in Somoy TV, NTV, ATN News, Boishaki Television, ETV, Bangladesh Television, Independent Television, Bangla Vision, SA TV, BTV, Rtv, TV, Asian TV, Boishakhi Television, Asian TV, Channel I, Channel 24, Ekushe TV, ATN Bangla, Bangla Vision, GTV, Channel I, Kunming Radio and Television, Independent TV, My TV, Somoy TV, The Daily Manob Zamin, The Daily Independent, Daily Somokal etc. ● He also talked in International Media like BBC, CNN. Al Jazera, Indian TV, China TV PTV, Zee TV, Tara TV, Thai TV, Sony TV, Vietnam TV, etc.
Source: http://saburkhan.info/video-gallery/exclusive-interview.html http://saburkhan.info/video-gallery/media-coverage.html
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Positions hold as the Daffodil Family Spearhead:
Present:
Year Position Company 2020 to date Chairman National Institute of Science & Technology https://nist.edu.bd/ 2020 to date Chairman Eminence College https://eminence.edu.bd/ 2018 to date Founder & Daffodil Institute of Chairman Science & Technology http://dist.ac/index.php 2018 to date Chairman Global Travels 2018 to date Chairman Skill.jobs http://skill.jobs/ 2018 to date Chairman Global Recruiting Agency http://www.globalrecruit.info/ 2017 to date Chairman Daffodil Brand Shop 2016 to date Chairman Daffodil Technical Institute (DTI) https://dti.ac/ 2016 (acquired) Chairman Newtec Pharmaceuticals Limited Nutec Agro (BD) Ltd. http://www.newtecpharma.com/ 2016 (acquired) Chairman Amar Hospital (earlier known as Cardio Care Specialized Hospital) 2013 to date Chairman Daffodil Japan IT Ltd. http://djit.ac/ 2013 to date Founder & Chairman Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited http://www.venture.com.bd/ 2013 to date Chairman Premier International College http://premier-edu.us; http://pii.diit.info/en/ 2012 to date Initiator Admission.ac http://admission.ac/ 2012 to date Managing Director (MD) Kiosk Super Shop http://kiosk.com.bd/ 2009 to date Chairman, Governing Body Daffodil International School (DIS) http://www.dis.edu.bd 2004 to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil Foundation (DF) http://daffodilfoundation.org/ 2004 to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) http://dipti.com.bd/ 2004 to date Chairman Creative International (CI) http://creative.net.bd/ 2004 to date Chairman My e-kids http://myekids.com/ 2004 to date Proprietor Baburhat Model Town, Chandpur
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2003 to date Chairman Daffodil Polytechnic Institute http://dpi.ac/ 2002 to date Founder & Chairman Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) http://www.bsdi-bd.org/ 2002 to date Founder & Chairman National University Wing, DIIT 2002 to date Founder & Managing Daffodil Online Limited (DOL) Director (MD) http://www.daffodilnet.com/ 2002 to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil International College (DIC) http://dic.edu.bd/ 2001 to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil International University (DIU) http://daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/ 2000 to date Founder & Managing Daffodil Multimedia Ltd. (DML) Director 2000 to date Managing Director (MD) DOLPHIN Computers Ltd. http://dolphin.com.bd/ 1998-to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil Web & E- Commerce Ltd. (DWE) http://daffodilweb.com/
1998 to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil International Academy http://daffodil.ac/ 1998 to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil Institute of Information Technology (DIIT) http://www.diit.info/ 1998 to date Founder & Managing Daffodil Software Ltd. (DSL) Director http://www.daffodilsoft.com/
1996 to date Founder & Chairman Computer Clinic Ltd. 1990 to date Founder & Chairman Daffodil Computers Ltd. (DCL) http://daffodil-bd.com/
Past
Year Position Company
2010 to 2019 Director In-House Multimedia College http://ihmc.edu.my/ 2005 to 2010 Director Innovative International College, Malaysia (Sold) 2003 to 2006 Founder & Chairman Genius (a cyber shop) (merged)
2002 to 2005 Founder & Chairman Career Development Institute (CDI) (merged) 2001 to 2005 Founder & Chairman E-Securities Ltd. (sold)
2001 to 2002 Founder & Chairman Metronet Ltd. (sold)
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Social Status (Present):
Position Organization Director World Information Technology And Services Alliance (WITSA) Global Trade Committee of WITSA Chairman Standing Committee on Industrialization in 64 Districts, FBCCI High-Commissioner World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)
Vice-President Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) Regional Chair International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Eurasia Higher Education Summit Advisor Multimedia Association of Bangladesh Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) National Board of Revenue (NBR) ICT Committee, SAARC Chamber of Commerce Business Promotion Council, Ministry of Commerce Commonwealth Business Council Australia-Bangladesh Business Council Member Malaysia-Bangladesh Business Council Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services (BASIS) Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA)
Social Status (Past):
Position Organization President Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI ) Chairman FBCCI H.R.D. Standing Committee Prime Minister ICT (Information & Communication Technology) Task Force ICT Ranking Committee, Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology ICT Parliamentary Standing Committee Member ICT Committee, Dhaka Stock Exchange ICT Committee, Bangladesh Investment Board Association of Private Universities, Bangladesh (APUB) Standing Committee, National Computer Programming Contest, Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology Asian Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) Convener Software and IT Committee, DCCI President Statistics Alumni Association, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Vice Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Govt. owned) Bangladesh Services Limited (Govt. Owned) Dhaka WASA (Govt. Owned Company)
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Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) (Public) Securities and Exchange Commission Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Bangladesh Titas Gas (Public listed but Govt initiator) Director Bangladesh International Arbitration Center Bangladesh Submarine Cable Co. Ltd. (Public listed but Govt initiator) National Board of Revenue (NBR) Export Development Council Finance Ministry/ ERD/ High Level Asia Pacific Policy Dialogue Committee of the Private Sector Development Policy Coordination- Prime Minister's Office Commerce Ministry/ National Committee Based on Export FBCCI/ SAARC/ Trade facilitation Council of SAARC CCI (for the term 2012-2013) Committee of the Inter Ministerial and Consultative Meeting on Draft Bangladesh.
Membership: Organization
Position Organization Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF) Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) Turkey Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TBCCI) International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Member International Association of Universities (IAU) Institute of International Education (IIE) American Council on Education (ACE) European Association for International Education (EAIE) Global Access Asia (GAA) International Association of Universities (IAU) World IT & Services Alliance (WITSA) Standing Committee, Social & Physical Infrastructure (FBCCI), Bangladesh Member, Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS), Japan Convener Alumni Association, Baburhat School, Chandpur, Bangladesh.
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Chamber/Association
Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AmCham) Bangladesh Association of Software and Malaysian Chamber of Commerce & Services (BASIS) Industry Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Australia- Bangladesh Business (DCCI) Council Internet Service Provider Association Bangladesh Malaysia Chamber of (ISPA) Commerce & Industry (BMCCI) American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Bangladesh (AmCham) Commerce and Industries (JBCCI) Korea Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of and Industries (KBCCI) Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Turkey-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh China Chamber of and Industries (TBCCI) Commerce and Industries (BCCCI)
Club & Society
Bukit Jalil Golf Club, Malaysia Banani Society, Dhaka Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka Gulshan Society, Dhaka Banani Club, Dhaka Comilla Club, Comilla Gulshan Club Ltd, Dhaka Dhaka Boat Club, Dhaka Lions Club, Dhaka
Scholarships/Training:
Year Subject/Topic Place (Country) 2005 Workshop on Marketing in the face of Emerging Challenges of Tehran, Globalization and the Revolution of Information, Islamic Communication and Technology Republic of Iran 2000 Trends of IT education NCC UK Dubai 2000 Convergence of IT, Ingram Micro USA in Sun City South Africa 2000 "Management of Technology" organized by AOTS (Association for Tokyo, Overseas Technical Scholarship) and visited Toyota, Japan Mitsubishi & Daihatsu Plant 1998 ISO 9000 Adoption Training, BIASL Dhaka, Bangladesh 1998 B2B TRANSACTION in E- Commerce, Computer Associates New York, USA. 1997 Security of Software, IT Secure Bangalore, India
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Significant Awards:
Year Name of the Award Particulars 2020 WUSME AMBASSADOR IN By: Ambassador of World BANGLADESH Union of Small and Medium Enterprises in Bangladesh 2019 101 Fabulous Quality Leader in By: World CSR Day & World Sustainability the World Congress For: Reflection of professional achievement, leadership thought & contribution of value 2019 Outstanding Global Entrepreneur By: World Entrepreneurship Award Summit-2019 (Bangalore, India, hosted by Global Entrepreneur Grid) For: Innovation-2019 2019 Light of Asia Award By: The Daily Star For: ICT Business 2019 NMF Professional Excellence By: Naifa Maruf Foundation Award - Titanic Category For: Outstanding contribution, encouragement, devotion & love to education & humanity globally
2018 ASOCIO ICT Award 2018 By- Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) for ICT Education 2018 Global Inclusion Awards By: GPIT, Global Money Week, Child & Youth Finance International, (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) For: Entrepreneurship 2018 Honorary Award By: Principal S.A. Siddique Memorial Trust, Chittagong For: Contribution to society 2018 Honorary Award By: Jahangirnagar University Alumni Association For: Contribution to the society in entrepreneurship development 2017 World Congress of IT (WCIT) 2017 By: WITSA, inaugurated by Honorable Merit Award President of Taiwan.
2017 Global Inclusion Award By Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), German Central Bank and Global Money Week for the entrepreneurship development 2016 MTC Global Outstanding By MTC Global for Outstanding contribution in Corporate Award- ICT 2016 ICT sector of Bangladesh as well as his outstanding leadership and commitment towards ICT and education 2014 World Quality Congress awards For great initiative of the project of creating two thousand entrepreneurs.
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Asia's most inspiring The award was received in Horse Golden 2013 Nation Builder Award Palace in Presence of lot of Ministers & Prince of Malaysia. It was a wonderful night as this is first time any Bangladeshi received this award. 1000 top leader of Asia are awarded on the occasion. 2013 World Education Congress Global Outstanding Contribution to Education Award 2013 Leadership Award By : Bangladesh Association of Software & Service (BASIS) 2013 Recognition By: Junior Chamber International (JCI), Bangladesh 2013 Life Time Achievement Award By: Bangladesh Computer Samity For: Outstanding Contribution in IT sector 2012 Digital Sheba and Computer Fair By: Chandpur District Administration Sharok For: Digitization and modernization of IT 2012 The Mission Welfare Trust For: Contribution to Education & IT Honorary Crest 2010 World Quality Commitment By: Business Initiative Direction, Paris, Gold Award France For: Ensuring Quality Education in the university level 2010 Human Rights Shining Personality For: Contribution to Education Sector Gold Award by relating Human rights to it 2010 Honorary Award By: Daily Chandpur Probaho For: Innovation in Technology 2008 Honorary Award By: Daily Chandpur Zamin For: Contribution to IT world and reaching Bangladesh to the global world 2007 Golf Championship Award By: Kurmitola Golf Club, GEMCON For:Best Performance of the Golf Championship 2006 Prime Minister’s Award For: Beautification of Traffic Island in the Mirpur Road 2006 Best IT & Education Award For: IT & Education By: Natun Kuri, Chandpur 2006 Daily Barta Probaho Honor For: Contribution to IT exploration Crest (Sharok) ary 2005 World Human Rights Crest By: Human Rights Review Society (Padak) For: Contribution to Human rights 2005 Shining Personality Award Contribution in IT exploration 2005 Stamford, Ibais, Trab Gold Crest By: Narikontho Foundation For: Contribution to IT exploration 2005 Vhasa Shahid Sriti Crest For: Contribution to IT & Education sector
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2004 Best ICT Entrepreneur in the by WITSA (World IT Services world Association)
For: Successful Entrepreneur and personality 2004 Best Personality Award By: selected from batch friends of JU during for Neutrality Reunion sponsored by the daily Jugantor.
2003 Shahid Zia Sriti Purosker For: Contribution in IT sector 2003 Award for Best ICT Star of the For: Award for ICT Year By: Bangladesh Village Computer Association (BVCA) 2003 Ananna Cultural Award by Ananna For: Contribution in IT & Education Cultural Association sector 2002 Basha Shahid Sriti Padak For: IT Development 2002 Gold Award IT Development by Health & Social Volumlary 2002 GCCF Gold Medal Award For: Being Outstanding personality in ICT Development 2002 Dhara Social Cultural For: ICT Development Sangtha Award 2002 Mowlana Vashani Sriti Padak For Being Outstanding IT Personality 2002 Yousuf Ali Foundation Award For: IT Development By: Yousuf Ali Foundation 2002 Shadinata Forum Award For: Being Outstanding personality in ICT Development 2002 HSBC Gold Award Information Technology 2002 The Financial Mirror Businessmen For: ICT Development Award 2002 Health & Social Voluntary Centre For: IT Development Gold Award By Health & Social Voluntary Centre 2002 Greater Comilla Cultural Forum For: ICT development Gold Award By: Greater Comilla Cultural Forum 2002 Best IT Award For: IT Development By: Pritilata Hall Students Union, Jahangirnagar University 2002 ICT Revolution for Economic For: Contribution for ICT sector Emancipation By: BCS Computer Show 2001 Ananna Sangkritic Padak For: Outstanding personality of IT Industry By: Ananna Sangkritic Society 2001 ADS Award For: Unity Against Drug Abuse 2001 Southeast Bank- The For: Contribution to Information Industry Award Technology By: Southeast Bank 2001 Rapport Management For: Professional Management and Excellence Award perfect Planning By: Rapport Management
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2001 Dipika Award For: Outstanding performance in IT Development 2001 Bangladesh Anti Drugs Award For: IT Development 2001 Gold Award For: IT Development By: ADS 2000 Amor Ekushey Gold Crest For: IT development By Agragamy Publishers 2000 NIPA Gold Award For: Outstanding performance in IT Development By: NIPA Sishu Foundation 2000 Quality Gold Award For: Excellence & Business Prestige By: Quality Summit, NewYork,US 2000 Best ICT Organizer By: IMART International
1999 Man of the Year Computer By: The Bangladesh Rotaract Club Education 1998 Imart Gold award For: Best Organizer in IT Industries By Imart Technologies
Remarkable Honour:
Year Organization Category 2013 BCS Computer City Life Time Achievement For ICT Journalism 2006 DCCI For valuable contribution to DCCI’s development & progress as Director during 2004-06 2006 Dhaka Sub-Editors Council Best IT Entrepreneur 2004 The daily Jugantor Best Honor for Jahangirnagar University 2004 WITSA Best ICT Entrepreneur in the world 2003 Village Computer Association Best IT Personality 2002 Asia –Pacific Trade Leaders Club Excellence-New Millennium Personality 2002 The daily Financial Mirror Best ICT Business Personality 2000 IMART International Best ICT Organizer 1999 The Bangladesh Rotaract Club Man of the Year Computer Education
Recognition/ Crest: ● 2013: Jahangirnagar University Alumni Association of North America (JUANNA) ● 2013: 18th Annual District Convention ● 2013: BMCCI & Robi Axiata for Business contribution ● 2013: BSHRM ● 2013: Quranic School Society ● 2013: British Council ● 2013: JCI Bangladesh ● 2012: National SME Women Entrepreneur ● 2012: The Muslin Welfare Trust ● 2012: Young Entrepreneurship Association ● 2012: Hursaid Youetim Kurulu Page 15 of 71 Page of Contents
● 2012: BCS ICT World ● 2011: ROXY paints ● 2007: Kurmitola Golf Club- Winner Nine Whole- Gamescom Golf Tournament 2007 ● 2006: Science Olympiad ● 2005: My Loan Fair 2005 by CEMS ● 2003: Lions International ● 2003: Silver Jubilee Reunion by ROCA ● 2003: CCOAB Browsing Fair 2003/Ranks IIT Ltd. ● 2002-03: BCS Computer City Committee ● 2002: BASIS Softexpo ● 2001: Asia Emerging Countries FY 2001 by HP- Best Country Award. ● Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Japan (BCCIJ) ● Bangladesh Karate Referee Association ● Bhuiyan Computers ● Bongobondhu Hall Debateing Club, Dhaka University ● BASIS for invaluable contribution in founding BASIS and promoting Bangladesh ICT Industry ● Chandpur Press Club ● Channel I ● Dhaka Metropolitan Samity ● Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ● E-commerce week by Bangladesh Bank and BASIS ● Excellence award in recognition of outstanding performance for Microsoft by Ingram Micro Human Rights Gaziantep Ticaret Odasi, Turkey. ● Gaziantep Chamber of Industries in Turkey ● Shining Personality Award 2010 by Human Rights Review Society ● MEJAB Performance Award for Best Computer Businessman award ● National Debate Federation ● New Horizon Computer Learning Center ● Reception from Bahrain Business Industry ● Young Leadership Association ● Zirve University, Turkey
Government Delegation (International):
Year Particulars Joined South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation, organized 2013 by ADB, Bangkok, Thailand with high powered Govt. Delegates. Participated in LDC Summit with Hon’ble PM as Business sector 2011 representative in, Istanbul, Turkey, Lead the IT delegation as BCS President with Hon’ble PM in WSIS in 2003 Geneva, Switzerland. Join with a high power Business delegation headed By Board of 2003 Investment Chairman in Taiwan where FBCCI, DCCI, BGMEA, MCCI, BTMA, BASIS, AmCham etc President joined. Participated Investment Opportunities Seminar in U.A.E & Saudi Arabia 2002 as a team member of Board of Investment (BOI)
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Participated as PM Entourage as Business Leader from IT Sector in 2002 Thailand and met with Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra and lot of other Minister. Participated Investment Seminars & Met with Business giant of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of Malaysian International Trade & 2002 Industry Minister YB Dato Seri Rafida Aziz, Bangladeshi Commerce Minister Mr. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury & BOI Chairman Mr. Mahmudur Rahman in Penang Participated ICT Marketing mission for Europe under the guidance of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), as a Team Leader of Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS), Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services (BASIS) for Sweden, United Kingdom (London), 2002 Germany (Munich, Berlin), Netherland (Amsterdam & Hague. Where meet with all key businessmen, ICT leaders, ICT Minister & ICT Associations. Participated 10 workshops & Seminars. Visit Ericsson, Siemens, ICT incubator in Germany and some other ICT Companies.
Participated Investment Opportunities in Sydney, Australia accompany as a mission delegate with Honorable Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, 2002 Foreign Minister Mr. M. Morshed Khan & some other key persons of Bangladesh & Australia Government. Participated Supercom 2002, Georgia, Atlanta as a Leader of 2002 7 Members under the guidance of U.S. Embassy. Met with ICT Company & Joined lot of workshops. Met with the Senior Vice President of USA Export Promotion Council. Participated WCIT 2002 (World Congress of IT) & WITSA (World IT Services Association) Assembly. Where USA past President Mr. Bill Clinton, 2002 Australian Prime Minister Mr. John Howard, G7 countries ICT Minister, Prime Minister of New Zealand, World key ICT Leader Mr. Azim Premji & Narayan Murti and many others world ICT personalities gave their Speeches & directions.
Participated "ASOCIO summit 2002" in Thailand where met with the Thai 2002 Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Commerce Minister, ICT Minister and lot of Thai & International reputed ICT leaders.
Business Delegation (International):
2018
● Visited Japan University of Economics on its celebration of 50th year of operations. ● Joined AUAP Conference at Pattaya,Thailand during 18-21 November 2018, where he was ordained the official position of Vice President of AUAP. ● Participated the 19th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (The Global Peace Congress 2018) on Article 51 of the Constitution of India as
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the Guest of Honour from 14-17 November 2018 hosted by City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, India. ● Joined the 14th Annual Convocation of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He was conferred upon the honorary D Litt. for his contribution. ● Participated 17th Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF) at Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia during 6-8 November 2018 and presented his paper. DIU is to host this event next year. ● Delivered Keynote Speech at the 3rd Applied International Business Conference 2018 Labuan F. T, Labuan, Malaysia during 23-24 October 2018. ● Delivered Keynote Speech at 1st International Conference on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals to improve health outcomes: Research and Practice at Sari Mutiara Indonesia University, North Sumatra, Indonesia during 10-11 October 2018. ● Visited Techno India University, India, during 2-4 October 2018 for the collaboration purpose. He was conferred upon the honorary D Litt. for his contribution. ● Attended the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) conference held in CUFE, China during 14th-15th September 2018. ● Participated 30th anniversary ceremony of the Changchun University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) establishment, Changchun, China during 14th-15th September 2018. He was conferred upon the Guest Professorship for his great contribution to development of academic relations between DIU & CUFE by Li Shufeng, President, CUFE. ● Attend the Closing Ceremony of Asian Summer Program (ASP) 2018 on July 27, 2018 at Dongseo University, Korea. ● Joined the ACD High-Level Round Table Meeting of ACD-University Network (ACD-UN), which will be held from 20th- 22nd July 2018 at Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand. ● Joined the 1st Joint International Conference AUAP & IAUP and the 33rd AUAP Annual Conference which takes place from 11 to 12 July 2018 in Surabaya, Indonesia. ● Joined as the Keynote Speaker at 8th Said Business School, Oxford University International Conference at University of Oxford during 9th and 10th of July 2018. He has been given honorary Fellowship for his contribution in the area of Education during the conference. ● Mr. Khan attended Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2018 (GEC 2018) in Istanbul, Turkey during April 16-19 and conducted a session on “STEM + the Future of Work”. ● Mr. Khan attended Cardiff Met Partner Conference 2018, UK on 22 & 23 March 2018. ● Participated WBAF World Congress 2018 - World Business Angels Investment Forum, Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Turkey during 19-22 February 2018. ● Joined WITSA Board of Directors’ Meeting at MRG (Convention Center), Hyderabad, India during February 18, 2018.
2017
● Participated the International Conference as a Panel speaker and Chair of a session on Future Work Organizations: Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges 29th & 30th December 2017, organized by Sona School of Management, at Goa University, Goa, India. ● Delivered a lecture class on Entrepreneurship and Leadership at the University Page 18 of 71 Page of Contents
Sari Mutiara (USM), Indonesia. Approximately 500 students and a good number of faculty members looked very interactive. Honourable Rector Ivan Elisabeth Purba showed traditional hospitality and arrangement. ● "International Conference on Science and Technology Innovation (ICoSTI) 2017" in Indonesia during 11-13 Dec as the Keynote Speaker at Grandhika Hotel – Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. ● Joined as a panelist in 1st Technology Investment Meeting (TIM 2017), on December 3 - 5, 2017 in Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran. ● Joined the 16th Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF) on November 21-23, 2017 at the Dusit Thani Hotel Manila, Philippines. Submitted paper titled “Employability 360 Degree for Ensuring Employment_A Case Study of Daffodil International University” and presented the topic on “Industry Meets Education” during the plenary session. Signed MOUs with 14 universities. ● Attended the launching of the 25th Anniversary of Panpacific University North Philippines on November 23, 2017, at the Grand Ballroom of Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City, Philippines. ● Joined the 32nd AUAP Annual Conference Xi’an International University, Xi’an City, China, November 7-10, 2017 presented paper during the plenary session in front of more than 300 participants from 64 universities titled ‘Incorporating Entrepreneurship in Education’. Signed MOU with 9 universities. ● Participate the International Cultural Week organized by Sias International University, China on 4th November 2017 and spoke to the students on "Sharing experience in light of entrepreneurial leadership to become the best innovative & technology oriented doer in the society" ● Visited Adam University, Kyrgyzstan for collaboration purpose during 14-21 September 2017. ● Received World Congress of IT (WCIT) 2017 Merit Award for Daffodil International University. In presence of Honorable Prime Minister, Economics Minister, ICT Minister of Taiwan and few hundred dignitaries, WITSA president, Ms. Yvonne Chiu handed the award over to Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, DIU on 12th September 2017 at Gala dinner in Taiwan. ● Joined WITSA Board of Directors’ Meeting at TICC (Convention Center), Taipei City, Taiwan during 10 September 2017 ● Visited World’s best Sports Medical center Terme Selce, Croatia on 10th July 2017. ● Joined the 18th International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Triennial Conference in Vienna, Austria during July 5th – 8th, 2017 and presented a paper on titled ‘Industry-University Collaboration: A Way for Innovation and Employment’ on the theme ‘Industry meets Education’. Handed over DIU souvenir to new President and Secretary General of IAUP Dr. Kakha Shengelia and Dr. Gerald Reisinger respectively. ● Participated the 15th AUAP Learning and Sharing Forum hosted by Danubius University, Galati, Romania during 19-22 May 2017 ● Attended the 6th Annual Global Inclusion Awards 2017 – held on 03 May 2017 at the historic Meistersaal in Berlin, Germany. ● Joined ACD-UN high level meeting on Asian academic collaboration at Siam University, Thailand during 27th till 29th April 2017. ● Participated AMDISA 14th South Asian Management Forum 2017, Male, Maldives during 24th to 26th, April 2017 on the theme on Governance and Public Policy – Role of Management Development and presented paper ● Participated Cardiff Met Partner Conference 2017 in Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK during 16-17 March 2017 ● Attended Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) 2017 in Johannesburg, South
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Africa during 13-16 March 2017 ● Visited Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) at Putra World Trade Centre, Malaysia during 8-11 March 2017 ● Joined WITSA Board Meeting at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu, Nepal during 2- 4 March 2017 ● Attended 6th International Conference on "Human Values in Higher Education (ICHVHE-2017)" in IIT Kanpur, India from 10-12 February 2017 and provided lecture on “Entrepreneurship Development through Higher Education”
2016
● Attended the Bangladesh Trade & Investment Summit 2016, at Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 5th December 2016, jointly organized by BMCCI. ● Visited Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand and have a meeting with AIT top management on 17th November 2016 ● Joined the IAU 15th General Conference, IAU hosted by Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand during 13th to 16th November 2016 ● Joined a lunch meeting with on 3rd November 2016 in Tokyo, Japan hosted by Gunma University, Japan. ● Attended the Asian University Presidents Forum 2016 during 30th October to 2nd November 2016 at Keio Plaza, Tokyo, hosted by Asia University, Tokyo, Japan. He presented a paper presentation on “Establishing Innovative Collaboration in Higher Education in Asia” during the event. ● Attended the 11th Convocation of UniMAP, Malaysia on 22nd October 2016 ● Attended World Export Development Forum 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka during 12-13 October 2016 ● Attended World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) board meeting in Brazil during 1-2 October 2016. He has been re-elected as the re- elected as the Chairman of Global Trade Committee, WITSA for 2017-18. ● Attended World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT), Brazil during 3-5 October 2016 ● Held a meeting with iNURTURE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, Niton Compound, Palace Road Bangalore, India on 18th September. ● Joined as the Chief Guest to Valedictory Program at 6th Annual Global Convention cum Award Ceremony 'Sankalp-2016', hosted by MTC Global, International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore, India during 16-17 September 2016. He has been awarded "MTC Global Outstanding Corporate Award- ICT 2016" ● Attended DRUGSTECH International Joint Conference 2016, at Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Universitas Ubudiyah Indonesia (UUI), Indonesia as the speaker during 30-31 July 2016 ● Visited Headquarter, International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Switzerland on 20 May, 2016 and met Ms. Arancha González, Executive Director, ITC; Mr. Gultekin Oz Altinordu, Adviser, ITC; Marcos Vaena, Chief of Enterprise Competitiveness, ITC and Ms. Stefania Casappa, Senior Trade Training Officer, ITC. ● Attended International Model United Nations of Children, Geneva, Switzerland on 19th May 2016 ● Visited Silicon Valley of Korea, the GCCEI (Gyeonggi Centre for Creative Economy & Innovation) on 17th May 2016 ● Attended ASOCIO (Asian Oceania Computing Organization) officers meeting in Novotel, Gangnam, Seoul, Korea on 16th May 2016 Page 20 of 71 Page of Contents
● Visited KOTRA (Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency) and Business Incubator run by Korean Telecom, Korea, on 13th May 2016, ● Met with the Ambassador, Korea to Bangladesh at his residence on 12th May 2016. ● Visited Japan IT week in Tokyo Japan on 12th May 2016 with a delegation of KBCCI. ● Visited Josai International University (JIU), Gumyo, Togane, Chiba; Bunkyo Gakuin University, Tokyo and Teikyo University, Itabashi, Japan, from 11-13th May 2016. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Honorable Chairman, DIU has delivered his Speech of the Commencement Exercises at the 23rd Commencement Exercises of Panpacific University, North Philippines on the 16th of April 2016, held at the PNUP premises. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan visited Hertford College. Oxford, UK, on 25th March 2016 due to collaboration purpose. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan visited Fort Hays State University, a public, co-educational university located in Hays, Kansas, United States on 17th-18th March 2016. A MOU signed with this university. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan joined ACE2016— 98th Annual Meeting, Main Conference Hotel, San Francisco Marriott Marquis, USA from 12-15 March 2016. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Global Trade Committee; Director, World IT Services Alliances (WITSA) and former President, Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) joined WITSA BOD and Committee Meetings & AIIA Summit, held at Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra, Australia from March 08-10, 2016. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Honorable Chairman, DIU led a delegation from Daffodil International University (DIU) to the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) High- Level Meeting on Asia Academic Collaboration, held in Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand on 24th and 25th February 2016. Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) elected him as the Executive Council member and Task Force Member for Education Network in Asia.
2015
● Participated WITSA Board and Committee meetings in New Delhi, Dec. 4-5, 2015 at The Leela Ambience Hotel & Residences, Ambience Island, NH- 8, Gurgaon 122002, Delhi N.C.R. India. ● Visited SIAS International University, Xinzheng, Zhengzhou, Henan, China on 08 November 2015 due to collaboration purpose ● Delegated 14th Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF) 2015 held in Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China on 05-07 November 2015 ● Presented his keynote speech on “Asian Higher Education Connectivity: Vision, Process and Approach” and his paper on “Asian Connectivity through Entrepreneurial Education: A Case Study of Bangladesh” in AUPF’s proceedings. ● Delegated IAU 2015 International Conference on Internationalization of Higher Education : Moving beyond mobility held in University of Siena, Italy, on 28-30 October 2015 ● Visited Catholic University San Antonio of Murcia (UCAM) on 9th October 2015 ● Attended 'The 27th Annual European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference ' 2015 that took place in Glasgow, Scotland
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from 15 to 18 September 2015. This Conference is the largest international higher education conference in Europe with 5050 participants from 90 countries of the globe. Meeting held with 100+ university representatives. ● Delegated University Science and Technology (UST), Korea and had successful collaborative meeting on August 27, 2015 ● Delegated Chungnam National University (CNU), Korea and had successful collaborative meeting with President, Vice President, Dean and other top management of CNU on August 26, 2015 ● Joined Launching Ceremony of Global Access Asia, the largest E-education network, with 65+ university leaders from different Asian countries, held at Dongseo University (DSU) in Busan, South Korea from August 23 to 25, 2015. ● Visited Malaysia from 31 July to 13 August for business purpose. ● Visited USA from 19 may to 01 June for business purpose. ● Delegated “Global Education Dialogues, South Asia Series: English, Skills and Employability 'Trinity or Trilemma?' - 6 & 7 May 2015 – Colombo, Sri Lanka organized by British Council. ● He was the Keynote Speaker at 1st International Joint Conference Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Ireland (IJCIMBI) 2015 in 27-28 April 2015 held at He delivered welcome speech of the same. Has been elected as the Visiting Professor of UUI ● Visited Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) for collaboration purpose and sighed MoA on 25 April 2015 ● Visited Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) and signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) on behalf of DIU on 21 April 2015 ● He was one of the Talk Show Speakers of “Business and I.T. Festival III, 2015” in Universiti Malaysia Sabah – Labuan International Campus (UMSLIC) on 19 April 2015. He inaugurated the same program on 18th April 2015. ● Daffodil International University (DIU) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University College of Applied Sciences for Management and IT, Minerva, Croatia on 25 March, 2015 at Minerva, Croatia. Ms. Zlata Bozic, Chairman, University College of Applied Sciences for Management and IT, Minerva, Croatia and Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Daffodil International University and Daffodil Family were the signatory from both side of the institution. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan represented Daffodil & Bangladesh in the grand 4 day event Global Entrepreneurship Congress- GEC 2015, held at MiCo - Milano Congressi, Milan, Italy in 16th to 19thMarch 2015 with representation from 150+ countries. In his vibrant presentation in the final day, Mr. Sabur Khan focused on entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, Venture capital, startup, Angel investment, etc. which was appreciated by the audience. ● Met Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder - KIIT & KISS on February 13-14, 2015 ● Attended Ms. Jaya Goyal, Chairperson, Women Entrepreneur Cell, IamSMEofIndia, Delhi, on February 15-16, 2015 ● Attended 23rd NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2015 in Mumbai, India on February 11-13, 2015 ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan participated as the Keynote Speaker in the International Conference on "Internationalization of Higher Education and Quality Assurance- Trends and Challenges (IHEQA'15) held at VIT University, India on January 9-10, 2015 as part.
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2014
● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan visited Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and met its honorable Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Dato Dr. Mazlin bin Mokhtar. As per discussion, DIU will shortly take initiative to set up an exclusive Research Institute to work together with UKM. Decision of setting up a Malaysian language Center in Daffodil also came out. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan (Chairman, BoT, Daffodil International University & Daffodil Family) has Joined The 12th Convocation Of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) as 'Guest Of Honour' with Her Royal Highness Tuanku Aishah Rohani (Honorable Chancellor, USIM), Mr. YAM Tunku (Honorable Pro Chancellor, USIM), Rofessor Dato’ Dr. Musa Ahmad (Honorable Vice-Chancellor, USIM), Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Haji Abdul Shukor Bin Haji Husin (Honorable Chairman, Board Of Directors, USIM). The convocation was held on 15th to 16th November 2014 at USIM Grand Hall, Malaysia. However, Mr. Khan also visited UniMAP at Perlis, Malaysia for collaboration purpose between DIU and UniMAP during the same visit. ● Attended AUPF 2014 from 22-25 October 2014, at Christian University, Thailand ● General Assembly meeting of World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), in Guadalajara, Mexico on September 28th. ● Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) in Croatia on 21-27 September ● Germany to attend a meeting with Institute of Technology & Education (ITB) of University Bremen, Germany on 15th September 2014. ● participated in 26th Annual EAIE (European Association for International Education) Conference (jointly hosted by EAIE & IAE) on 16 - 19 September 2014 - Prague, Czech Republic
● Met Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Laureate for Peace and Chairperson of National League for Democracy, Myanmar and shared lot of issues and handed over DIU’s souvenir and invitation letter on 29th June 2014 in Yangon, Myanmar. ● Achieved “World Quality Congress and Awards 2014” in a program on 27th and 28th June, 2014 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. Presented paper on “Shift of the next generation: Key to unlock maximum potential of organizations in the coming years”. ● US-Bangladesh Tech Investment Summit 2014 is going to be organized by BASIS on 16-17 May, 2014 in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, California, USA. Attended UN Child & Youth Finance International High Level Stakeholders Meeting, TiEcon MentorConnect 2014 ● Attended IAUP XVll Triennial Conference 2014 held at Yokohama in Japan on June 11-14, 2014. ● Burkina Faso Singapore Business Forum 2014 hosted by Singapore Business Federation on 24 Apr 2014. ● Upon invitation from Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso, he participated at AFRICALLIA 2014 forum that was host from 26 to 28 February.
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Year Particulars 2013 Joined a meeting was with KOTRA (Korean Trade & Investment opportunities Agency). 2013 Joined a meeting with Korean Importers association (KOIMA) in Korea. 2013 DCCI delegates leaded by Mr. Khan met with NRB business community in Korea 2013 Joined luncheon and business round table organized by KBiz (Korean SME Federation) in Korea with honorable Civil Aviation Minister of Bangladesh. 2013 DCCI delegates leaded by Mr. Khan (president, DCCI) attended in a meeting called by Youngone Corporation, Korea with honorable Minister of Civil Aviation & Tourism Ministry of Bangladesh. 2013 Mr. Khan joined a reception program organized by Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry DCCI delegates in Japan with Cultural Minister if Bangladesh and Ambassador of Korea. 2013 Mr. Khan visited Kunming, China with a 30 members delegate from DCCI 2013 Mr. Khan Meet with Seoul Chamber of Commerce, Kotra, Seoul, Korea. 2013 Mr. Khan met with Tokyo Chamber of Commerce held on July 22, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan with DCCI high powered delegates. 2013 Mr. Khan joined the opening program of Setouchi Bangladesh Festival, Japan with Finance Minister, Cultural Minister, Foreign Advisor & 100+ Bangladeshi artists. 2013 Mr. Khan met NRB Entrepreneurs in Dubai with DCCI team on 30th April 2013 and joined in a conference organized by Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industries on 1st May 2013. 2013 Mr. Khan attended a Seminar on "Investment in Bangladesh" organized by “Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce” in 29th April 2013. 2013 Mr. Khan joined a conference with Bahrain Chamber of Commerce from 26th- 28th April 2013 as DCCI President. 2013 Participated "World Chamber Congress" in Doha, Qatar held on 23-25th April with a 14 member delegation of DCCI leaded by Mr. Khan as DCCI President. 2012 Mr. Khan attended “World Trade Bridge” seminar with about 20 Bangladeshi Businessmen from different prominent companies and government high officials of Bangladesh delegation organized by Turkey Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TBCCI) held from June 04 to June 12, 2012 in Istanbul. 2006 Represent in OIC and ICCI (Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Industry) Business Conference in Tehran, Iran as FBCCI and DCCI representative 2005 Participated OIC (Organisation of Islamic Country) e-Business Conference in Thailand as representative of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and give country’s E-readiness position in the seminar.
2004 Participated E-Trade Bridge Network Program of ICT/UNCTAD/WTO in Geneva, Switzerland.
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2003 Participated 4 days “ASOCIO Summit 2003” in Hanoi, Vietnam where met with the Vietnam President, Prime Minister, Commerce & Telecom Minister, ICT Minister and lot of ICT leaders. 2003 Participated ICT Business Promotion Council Assembly in Silicon Valley, USA from 23rd May – 29th May 2003 under the guidance of Ministry of Commerce and play vital role to establish a permanent Office for ICT business Promotion Council at Silicon Valley, USA. 2002 Participated Supercom 2002, Georgia, Atlanta as a Leader of 7 Members under the guidance of U.S. Embassy. Met with ICT Company & Joined lot of workshops. Met with the Senior Vice President of USA Export Promotion Council. 2002 Participated WCIT 2002 (World Congress of IT) & WITSA (World IT Services Association) Assembly, where USA past President Mr. Bill Clinton, Australian Prime Minister Mr. John Howard, G7 countries ICT Minister, Prime Minister of New Zealand, World key ICT Leader Mr. Azim Premji & Narayana Murti and many others world ICT personalities gave their Speeches & directions. 2002 Participated 4 days “ASOCIO summit 2002” in Thailand where met with the Thai Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Commerce Minister, ICT Minister and lot of Thai & International reputed ICT leaders. 2002 Participated ASOCIO 2002 Asian-Ocenian Computing Organisation held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 25th – 29th June 2002 in Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta. Met with Indonesian President, ICT Minister & Commerce Minister.
Distinguished Social Contributions:
Year Contribution Patronized a daylong workshop named "DIU student Career Grooming 2012 to and Talent Hunt" program at Daffodil International University (DIU) with date a view to picking some all-rounder students of the university and providing them opportunities. Organized "My e-kids camp" by the event management organization "e- 2011 to media". Each year lot of schools of Bangladesh attend this grand event, date where students participate to different competitive events and the best is awarded with laptop, certificate, etc. among huge media coverage. Patronized a career related regular program named Career 2 day, where 2010 to some country-known experts in respective job sectors are invited & date discuss/answer career related questions from the audience. The students also face model interviews. The program is being aired in the television. Md. Sabur Khan is contributing to beautifying of Dhaka city by the name 2005 to of his educational institution Daffodil International University (DIU). He date achieved the "Prime Minister Award' for beautification, awarded by Prime Minister, His Excellency, People's Republic of Bangladesh, in 2006 for this work. Founded Daffodil Foundation to booster social contribution in all aspects. 2004 to This year huge Flood Relief has been distributed among the flood victims date by the foundation. Creation of employment opportunity for flood victims has also undertaken by this time.
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Daffodil Foundation will be provided Job opportunity to 150 poor peoples. 2004 to This program will be continued and it has taken a step to date provide 150 new jobs each year. Founded "Uttaran Agradut Sangsad" a social welfare organization to 1998 to motivate highly educated people to work together. So far the organization date has motivated 300 above highly educated people to work together. Established DIIT and since the establishment to till date through 1997 to DIIT continuously providing professional training to jobless people, youth date group, woman, service holder, computer professional, and journalist. Founded "Baburhat Kallyan Trust" by which 200,000 above people are 1996 to getting direct assistance for education, housing, employment, food, date clothing and medical facilities. The organization is also providing continuous assistance to Mosque, Madrasha, and orphanage. Acted as the Joint Secretary to the Rotary Club, JU in 1996 and 1996 contributed as a social worker to develop the organization and the country as a whole. 1987 Took part in Rotary Convention at Hotel Agrabad, Chittagong. Participated to the “First Flame” International Scout Jamboree in 1987 1978
Others: ● Computer Donation: Mr. Md. Sabur Khan donates Computers, software and other accessories in different educational institutions from the beginning of his ICT concerns of Daffodil Family. ● Scholarship: Many poor & meritorious students are getting stipend from Daffodil Foundation, Daffodil International University and other sister concerns of Daffodil Group. ● Career Oriented Programs: He is arranging many educational competition, workshop, seminar, quiz competition etc. free of cost by his educational concerns like, DIS, DIU, DIC, Daffodil Foundation, DIIT, DIPTI etc. ● Computer Training: He also provides free Computer training for Working Female, house-wives & adult female by DIIT and DIPTI . ● Employment of Underprivileged: He has provided physically handicapped people with job to his organizations. ● Blood Donation: Under his leadership, different wings of Daffodil Family every year organize blood donation camps.
Daffodil Foundation (DF) is playing a key role to provide financial and moral support to the special group, i.e., underprivileged people who are meritorious in true sense. Various kinds of guidance, training, scholarship and opportunities are created continuously with a special group of management people through this non profitable, charity Foundation.
For more, please visit http://daffodilfoundation.org
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Contribution
Contribution in Education Sector:
Daffodil Education Network (Ensuring Quality Education from Play Group to Post Graduate Level): Daffodil family has the largest education network to ensure quality education (from Play Family to Post Graduate level) maintaining international standard. This was one of the dreams of Mr. Khan to bring quality education at an affordable price so that general people can afford International Standard education from home.
Education Units: ● Daffodil International University ● Daffodil Institute of IT ● Daffodil International Academy ● Daffodil Polytechnic Institute ● Bangladesh Skill Development Institute ● Daffodil International Professional Training Institute ● Daffodil International College ● Daffodil International School ● Daffodil Technical Institute ● Premiere International Academy
Training Units: ● Human Resource Development Institute ● Jobsbd.com ● Daffodil Institute of Language
Contribution in ICT Sector:
Daffodil Family started contributing in the ICT sector while ICT sector was not at all focused in Bangladesh. The Family under the leadership of Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, the Chairman of the Family worked silently in the ICT sector and contributed greatly in its advancement. Daffodil Family is the first and only private organization to bring total ICT solution under one roof. The Family started the work with Daffodil Computers Ltd. (www.daffodil-bd.com) in the year 1990 and has endowed the people, communities, organizations and the nation to use technology and contributed significantly to the development of ICT Sector. Today the Family has a very glorified history which brought its present’s position.
The Family took several steps to make ICT popular. Also introduced some new ideas and ICT Services to encourage the peoples to use Technology and its applications:
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the young generation and student can afford it ● First warranty provider for Clone PC in Bangladesh - 1992. ● Introduced the first computer superstore in Bangladesh - 1995. ● Set the first local IT Training Institute Daffodil Institute of IT (http://www.diit.info) of the Country in 1997. ● Designed & Initiated first job portal of the country www.jobsbd.com in 1998 ● Set the fastest internet service provider of the country Daffodil Online Ltd in 2001 ● Established the first Computer Clinic in Bangladesh.
Mr. Khan takes the pride for few achievements in ICT Sectors: ● First ICT Company who obtained ISO 9002 certificate - 1999. ● First ICT Solution Company that has been enlisted as a public limited Company - 2000. ● Joint venture with several International reputed companies. ● Conducted GOB Projects as BOT basis - 2001. ● Introduced country’s one and only ISO 9001:2000 certified Brand PC- 1999.
Remarkable Projects:
Daffodil has worked for some remarkable projects which are yet known as the best and largest projects in Bangladesh.
● Computerized Seat Reservation and Ticketing Project for Bangladesh Railway. ● Daffodil did BRTA project which is the first biggest Computerization project under Ministry of Communication. ● Computerization of Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) is another big software project for computerization of various activities of City Corporation.
Daffodil Family has contribution in expanding the ICT market. Several wings of Daffodil Family are working in different sector of ICT. ● Daffodil Computers Ltd (http://www.daffodil-bd.com) ● Dolphin Computers Ltd. (http://www.dolphin.com.bd) ● Daffodil Online Ltd. (http://www.daffodilnet.com) ● Jobsbd.com (http://www.jobsbd.com) ● Daffodil Software Ltd. (http://daffodil-bd.com) ● Computers Clinic (http://www.daffodil-bd.com) ● Daffodil Web & e-Commerce (http://www.daffodilweb.com) ● KIOSK (http://www.kiosk.com.bd)
Through the different ICT wings of the Daffodil, the Family has left impact in the following arena: ● The Business Process (Software Solutions for Business Process) ● Education Systems (Education ERP, Smart Board) ● Access to Information (KIOSK/DOL) ● Peoples Lifestyle (Hardware Solutions)
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● Career Solution (Job Portal)
Supporting the ICT Ministry in Bangladesh in Different Projects: Daffodil Family is supporting the present Government initiative in developing the ICT Sector in Bangladesh. For an example: ● The Human Resources in Daffodil Family are engaged in developing plans as Think Tank ● Supporting the Mobile Apps development project of ICT Ministry ● Working in outsourcing projects ● Developing contents of different programs ● Sharing resources ● Organizing event jointly with ICT Ministry in Bangladesh.
International Focus: Daffodil Family in Bangladesh has already met the demanding quality standards of its customers in terms of both products and services which derived growth and success in every sector where it stepped. It is the result of our commitment for excellence in everything we do, continuous advancement, innovation and teamwork.
This inspiring success encouraged Daffodil Family for eying abroad and going global and has already started to operate in different countries including USA, UK, Malaysia and Dubai.
Spiral World International (http://www.spiralworld.my/ ):
Spiral World Sdn, Bhd. is an international Human Resource Management, ICT, Business, Software Consulting and event management firm that advises clients across the world on strategy, business transformation, BPO, event management and innovation.
Spiral World is highly appreciated to do quick research, a leading provider of Marketing Analytics for global management consultants and corporate and an artificial Intelligence software company focused on developing solutions that help business decision-makers make good timely decisions based on large volumes of data. We partner with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises.
From a small beginning nearly about five years earlier in Malaysia, we are now expanding our wings with our strength to UK, European Union and America. The innovative and supportive team is here to bond with you to share our success and make you more successful.
Contribution in Developing Skilled Human Resources:
Apprenticeship:
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Graduates after completion of their degrees keeps looking for jobs from various industries while industries continuously looking for competent candidates to boost their output. To close this gap between the two parties, skill.jobs initiated Apprenticeship program first time in Bangladesh. The function of this program is to get specific need and skill set from the industries and groom up fresh graduates according to the need extensively and offer industries competent candidates appropriate for the vacancy.
Daffodil Industrial Innovation Park:
“Daffodil Innovation and Industrial Park (DIIP)” is another dream project of Mr. Khan and the DIIP is to be set up in Gozaria on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway in a land of 15 acres with all adequate and modern facilities. DIIP is a Business Incubator with modern technology which will facilitate the youths to become doers through entrepreneurial facilities to resolve the paradox of education and graduate unemployment.
Daffodil Institute of Social Science (DISS)
Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS) is a residential institute for the Disadvantaged , Underprivileged, Street and Orphan children the Bangladesh, providing accommodation, food, healthcare, education from Kindergarten to Postgraduate, vocational training and all other basic amenities of life absolutely free with a job after completion of education.
Development Chronology of Daffodil Family:
1990 ● The company started its journey with Daffodil Computers Ltd. ● Started ICT training, computer sales & support services 1991 ● Started to sale computer accessories and operate as desktop publishers 1992 ● Started importing various spare parts and PC 1993 ● Daffodil started assembling CDCOM clone PC with imported parts from Singapore and Taiwan. The idea earned the acceptability and huge popularity in clone PC marketing 1994 ● Entered to Government & corporate market for IT product and solution 1995 ● DCL instigated the Superstore idea for the first time in Bangladesh, which created enormous enthusiasm in the ICT sector. ● 5000 square feet attractive showroom at Kalabagan, Mirpur Road 1996 ● Started to represent Internationally reputed brands like HP Intel, Microsoft, Ingram Micro, Dr. Solomon Antivirus (which is now NAI), and Quantum etc. 1997 ● Daffodil Institute of IT (DIIT) set up to educate young generation in IT and brought the opportunity to earn degree of International Standard in computing, business & accountancy with affiliation of NCC ● DCL got registered with Joint Stock Company as Limited Company
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1998 ● Set up Computer Clinic to provide better services to the clients ● DCL started its operation in Sylhet and Khulna Division ● Became partner of Ingram Micro South Asia (one of the largest distribution channels in the world) ● DCL is appointed as a sole distributor of FIC (First International Corporation), Mitsumi, Chintax, APC brands, etc. 1999 ● DCL introduced first local brand PC named “Daffodil PC” 2000 ● First Job Portal www.jobsbd.com emerged in Bangladesh ● First ISP www.daffodilonline.com was established ● Daffodil Web & E-commerce launched ● Daffodil PC achieved 1SO 9002 Certification ● DCL as 1st Bangladeshi IT Company awarded ISO 9000 ● Daffodil Computers Ltd. is appointed as HP corporate reseller and authorized service provider in Bangladesh ● DIIT started operation in Chittagong Division & got approval from National University ● DCL became the sole distributor of GIS (Geographic Information System) products
2001 ● DCL incorporated Daffodil Software Ltd. ● DCL started its operation in Narayanganj and Comilla ● Training Wing DIIT started operation in Feni ● Established Daffodil Multimedia ● Published 1st Digital Magazine of Bangladesh Digibangla ● Established Career Development Programme (CDP) to give guidance and training to the unemployed youth ● DCL has become the strongest IT vendor in the country with the utilization of its HR, Labs, Researches, IT development and 13 years’ of experience ● Daffodil PC faced the 2nd surveillance of ISO 9000 with more perfection ● The Chairman elected as a President of Prime IT Association, “Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS)” for 2002-03 2002 ● DCL converted itself into a Public Limited Company (by share) and share trading started at Chittagong Stock Exchange and later on at Dhaka Stock Exchange ● Daffodil International University came into being with approval of the Ministry of Education under Private University Act of 1992 ● DSL was awarded for its contribution in Railway Reservation Ticketing Systems as Build, Operation and Transfer project (BOT) under Ministry of Communication, the largest IT project till to date 2003 ● Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) started its operation to train and educate the youths of the country in technical and professional skills. ● DIIT achieved “Best Partner Award” of NCC Education UK among 45 countries ● Established Daffodil International College to ensure quality education at college level
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2004 ● Daffodil Foundation was established to provide realistic solutions to the major educational, environmental, health & population problems ● Daffodil took the ownership of “Technokids” Bangladesh and renamed it as Daffodil Technokids and now it is running as “MyeKids.” ● Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) was established to provide professional training to unemployed as well as to professionals to develop skills. ● Daffodil and Grameen jointly formed an IT training venture named DGITEL initiated by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate of the country 2005 ● DIIT achieved “Academic Excellence Award” of NCC Education UK among 45 countries ● BSDI initiated a full free scholarship project with NTV for underprivileged women in Bangladesh where 500 women have been trained job skill and employed 2006 ● Started joint venture with popular Malaysian job portal, Jobstreet.com ● Established a new venture JS e-Recruitment Limited in Bangladesh ● Daffodil International University achieved Beautification Award 2006 presented by the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh ● BSDI got approval from BTEB to operate as Polytechnic Institute
2007 ● Started Sprout International School (English medium) which is now merged with DIS Chandpur ● Started joint collaboration with the prominent software company “Britesoft” of Malaysia ● Achieved the “Academic Excellence Award” of NCC Education UK among 45 countries in the world 2008 ● Daffodil owned “Dolphin Computers Limited”, a leading company of country's IT sector
2009 ● Daffodil International School (DIS) was established with the Chain School concept, with a plan to set up branches in 64 districts of Bangladesh ● First national workshop organized by BSDI with Bremen University, Germany to empower TVET instructor/trainer 2010 ● DIIT Chittagong campus got approval as a Polytechnic institute ● BSDI achieved affiliation from Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) to provide 4 years diploma in Textile Engineering ● DIPTI achieved affiliation from U&I Alliance, University of Dhaka. Also got approval for other different courses from Bangladesh Technical Education Board. ● DIS acquired a running school named Laurels, new branch at Uttara started, got affiliated with My e-Kids and Computer Learning Centre for Kids 2011 ● National Conference on Teaching Learning at Tertiary Level in Bangladesh held at Daffodil International University ● ASOCIO team headed by its Chairman visited Chairman of DIU at his Office ● DIU Chairman attended 10th Asian University Presidents' Forum
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(AUPF)-2011 ● Daffodil International University achieved IEB Accreditation ● Daffodil International University Debating Club (DIUDC) became Champion at the National Debate Championship 2011 ● DIIT got the University & Industry alliance (U&I) affiliation from University of Dhaka ● BSDI has got Medical Technology Affiliation from Bangladesh Technical Education Board ● DIS got approval from Edexcel as an official Edexcel Centre of Learning, ● Established “DIPTI Business Management College (DBMC)”
2012 ● Daffodil International University achieved 3rd CMO Asia’s Best B- School Award-2012 ● Daffodil International University hosted ACM-ICPC Dhaka Regional ● DIU 3rd Convocation held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center. ● 3061 students of Daffodil International University received Free Laptop. It is an ongoing process and all students are getting their laptops ● DIIT received 15 years partnership award from NCC. ● BSDI got central approval from Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH, UK) ● BSDI has been honored with the Award “Education Leadership” by IIT India ● BSDI received award for its commitment and support for Book Reading Competition by the British Council ● BSDI added a new campus at 64/3 Lake Circus Kalabagan ● DIS Uttara Campus student got Superkids 2012 Award in the summer camp named as “My e-Kids Camp 2012” ● Triumph of awards by students in Inter School Art Competition arranged by ELC, DIU ● DIPTI established a new 6 storied building as main campus at Panthapath, Kalabagan ● The Chairman gets elected the President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries for the year 2013 ● A new course “Art of Living (AOL)” is introduced at DIU by the Chairman and a book is also published with the help of faculty 2013 ● Three new members added to Daffodil Family- ● Premiere International College started its operation ● Daffodil Family Malaysia started its operation in Malaysia ● Admission.ac started its operation in Concord Tower, Pantha Path, Dhaka ● DIU Social Business Youth Convention 2013 held at DIU auditorium ● Daffodil International University hosts International Conference on “Tertiary Education, 2013: Realities and Challenges” ● BSDI set campus in Chandpur to provide technical and vocational courses under BTEB ● DIIT launches new campus at Uttara. ● DIPTI Student Emrazina I. Prithwa gets award from BASIS for Best Female Outsourcing in Bangladesh ● DIPTI gets award from Bangladesh Air Force for Quality Training ● Introduces My Smart Class in DIS Branches ● Daffodil Family makes a joint venture agreement with BBP Advisory Limited
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(Japan) to set up new venture “Daffodil Japan Institute of Technology (DJIT) ● The Chairman unveiled his first book named ”Handbook of Entrepreneurship Development” by the honorable President on 6th November 2013 ● DIU Permanent campus started its full fledged operation ● Initiated E2K project for creating 2000 new entrepreneurs through DCCI, where DIU was the key sponsor (www.business.org.bd)
2014 ● DIU observed its 12th Foundation Anniversary at permanent campus ● DIU organized its 4th Convocation at Permanent Campus with 3000+ students ● D. Litt. Degree was conferred by DIU on Dr. Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder and Chancellor of KIIT University and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), India ● Started a restaurant cum convention centre at 42/2 Sobhanbag, Dhaka ● Started Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited ● First Business Incubator setup took place ● Bangla version of ‘Handbook of Entrepreneurship Development’ published ● DCL got copyright of Business ERP & Education ERP software ● Bangladesh Business Angel Network (BBAN) formed and Chairman, Daffodil Family was elected as the president ● In house Multimedia College, Malaysia came into being 2015 ● Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) and Daffodil International University signed an agreement to support skill development centers of BSCIC situated at different places of the country. Daffodil will set up Industrial Innovation Park in Gazaria in Munshiganj District on 15 acres of land to turn the youths trained up at BSCIC centers into Entrepreneurs. ● Daffodil International University (DIU) observed the Global Money Week 2015 from March 9-17, 2015 in association with the Ministry of Education and Bangladesh Bank ● ‘Daffodil Family Day’ was observed at Ashulia in the permanent campus of Daffodil International University. From 20 sister concerns of Daffodil Family a total of 2000 officers, staffs and their family members participated in the Daffodil Family Day. ● The "Solar Car" project students group Yes You Can) department of Computer Science and Engineering at Daffodil International University won the Best Future Award in the Asia's largest Solar technology event “Electric Solar Vehicle Championship (ESVC) 2014-2015, organized by Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIE) which had been held at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU) Haryana, India ● Daffodil Family achieved the “Best Pavilion Award” in the Bangladesh ICT EXpo 2015. ● Bangladesh Skill Development Institute inaugurated the Chandpur Campus ● Bangladesh Skill Development Institute introduced One Laptop, One Laptop Project for the students of Diploma Engineering Programmes under BTEB ● Daffodil International College Chandpur Campus got permission from Board ● Daffodil International University (DIU) created a world record by contributing more than 3 Lac words at Google Translation Service under Google Developers Group Bangla (GDG Bangla). ● Daffodil International University and IamSME of Bangladesh signed an agreement where DIU will support the members of IamSME of Bangladesh with required training and knowledge as knowledge partner. ● Daffodil International University and Bangladesh Skill Development Institute is working together with Bangladesh Agro-Processors’ Association (BAPA) in
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TOT on Entrepreneurship Development and preparation of the successful Business Plan ● Daffodil International University and Kauffman Foundation agreed to work together to help young entrepreneurs through hands-on business development program FastTrac ● DIIT got Pearson EdExcel Accreditation ● DIIT Students got the honor of Global High Achiever in NCC Education UK ● A 9 members Daffodil International University (DIU) delegation team, headed by its Chairman Mr. Md Sabur Khan attend the 1st International Joint Conference of Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Ireland (IJCIMBI) collaboratively being hosted by the four universities Universitas Ubudiyah Indonesia (UUI), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Daffodil International University (DIU, Bangladesh) and Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT, Ireland) held on April 27-28, at Universitas Ubudiyah Indonesia – Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ● "Empowering Tertiary Level students using Social Media"-a research paper by the DIU Faculty on over 300 students with the help of funds from International Association of Universities (IAU) under a scheme called LEADHER was published in 1st International Joint Conference of Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Ireland (IJCIMBI) ● Four of DIU faculties paper has been awarded the Best Paper Awards- The Awardees are-Prof Dr Golam Mowla Choudhury, Ms. Nazia Nishat, Ms. Fatema Nusrat Chowdhury and Prof Dr Yousuf M Islam ● Asian-Pacific Astronomy Olympiad (APAO) to be held at DIU. ● Google Education Group (GEG) landed in Bangladesh and started it’s journey with ‘GEG Dhaka South’ ● DIU delegates attend the Launching Ceremony of Global Access Asia in South Korea. ● Organized RAOWA- Jobsbd Career Fest-2015. ● DIU distributed 2000+ Laptops among the students, Honorable Chairman, UGC was Present as the Chief Guest. ● WITSA President visited Bangladesh and was present in Freelancer’s Meet hosted by DIA. ● 5th Convocation of DIU held ● House of Lords recognized GMW 2015 which was lead in Bangladesh by DIU
2016 ● 5th Convocation of DIU held ● Cardio Care Specialized Hospital is acquired ● Daffodil IT Park and BSCIC started its operation ● Daffodil Education Network Uttara started it's grand operation. ● Jobsbd.com started with new opportunities and extended services for job seekers/employers ● DIU Chairman Mr. Khan joined as Convocation Speaker at the 23rd Convocation of Panpacific University, Philippines ● Jobsbd.com started its Chittagong Office ● DIU Initiated Apprentice Program ● DIU Initiated Change Together ● Career Fest 2016 took place by DIU, in association with Jobsbd.com ● DIU Industry Academia Lecture Series initiated by DIU ● Department of Entrepreneurship, DIU organized “StartUp Expo-2016” in association with Bangladesh Venture Capital Ltd. (BVCL), Innovation and Incubation Center (IIC) and Career Development Center (CDC).
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● DIU BNCC platoon inaugurated in DIU ● Golf Café is launched at DIU permanent campus ● DIU represents Bangladesh at ACD High-Level Meeting in Thailand ● DIU observed the Global Money Week-2016 in association with Bangladesh Bank. ● ‘Food for People app’ won The National Final of Get in the Ring (GITR)— a Global startup competition ● DIU Chairman attended prestigious ACE summit-USA ● Art of Parents Day celebrated in DIU ● Grand reception to winners of National Hackathon 2016 ● DIU Chairman re-elected as the Director of World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) and Chairman of Global Trade Committee, WITSA ● DIU Strategic Policy and Implementation Plan held in Cox’s Bazar 2017 ● DIU Initiated Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS) ● “Are You the Next Startup” is initiate to develop 500 new Entrepreneur from countrywide ● Daffodil Brand Shop has been inaugurated ● A Pharmaceutical Company named Newtec Pharmaceuticals Limited is acquired ● 6th Convocation of DIU held ● DIU celebrated its 15th Foundation Anniversary ● IELTS examination venue has been set up at DIU at its Daffodil Tower ● DIU Chairman joined GEC-2017 in South Africa ● Three days long ‘International Summit on Employability & Soft Skills’ ISESS-2017 held at DIU ● A team of 22 students from University of Oxford, UK visited visited DIU under CCP ● 1st DIU Inter University Cultural Festival 2017 held ● DIU DEF hosted "Daffodil Entrepreneurs MeetUp-2017" ● Social Business Design Lab launched at DIU ● DIU hosted ‘WCIT 2016 recommendations for IT education’ at BICC ● Honey Fair held at DIU ● Unveiling of book “A Journey towards Entrepreneurship” written by Mr. Md. Sabur Khan held ● DISS-KISS MOU signed ● Received World Congress of IT (WCIT) 2017 Merit Award for Daffodil International University. ● His commitment towards the development in the field of business, entrepreneurship, leadership and human resources development have attached him as Visiting Professor with a lot of foreign universities from Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Kyrgyzstan. ● He has been awarded honorary professorship from Adam University (Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; and Issyk-Kul State University, Karakol, Kyrgyzstan; and honorary Doctorate degree from two Kyrgyz universities: Ala-Too International University, Bishkek and Naryn State University, Naryn. ● "Annisul Huq Study Center" and “Daffodil Change Maker Award” introduced ● DIU ranked 1st among Bangladeshi universities and 153th globally ● Daffodil Family appointed new CEO and COO ● The Book ‘Uddokta Unnoyon O Babsay Nirdeshona’ (Bangla) published
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● First business venture of Entrepreneurship Dept. (Green Shade) launched ● Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 held in DIU ● DIU-CIRDAP agreement to fabricate Solar Tunnel Dryer
● DIU signed MOU with 50 universities at 16th AUPF ● 1st Intl. Education & Cultural Carnival Bangladesh 2017 ● DIU’s Founder VC Professor Dr. Aminul Islam passed away ● DIU to host Hult local event ● Scholarship announced naming Talha & handed over insurance coverage Tk. 5 Lac to his father
● Daffodil Captain Cup Golf Tournament held ● HRH Prince of Perils visited Rohingya camp and distributed relief with Daffodil’s support ● 6th BELTA National Conference 2017 hosted by DIU ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan has been elected as the Director of the Executive Council of Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
2018 ● 7th Convocation of DIU held ● Global Money Week 2018 ● DIU introduced ‘Edu-Loan’ ● Take Off Programming Competition-2018 held ● Foundation Stone of DISS laid ● 32 Students from SIAS attended DIU Winter Camp ● DIU Pharma Career Expo 2018 held ● AUAP-QA team visited DIU to work closely ● Daffodil ICT Carnival 2018 held ● DIU Chairman nominated as WBAF High Commissioner
● Mr. Anowar Hossain talks on 12th of its continuous endeavor of DIU Industry Academia Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship Development ● 3 Startups exits successfully from DBI ● Parents Day held in DIU ● 5th phase of “Are you the Next Startup Champion?” held in April ● Bangladesh Social Business Creation Finale 2018 held in DIU ● Express Security & DIU signed MoU ● DIU hosted Youth4SDG Asia Leadership Program 2018 ● Skill.jobs initiated its journey ● Bangladesh clinched GMW 2018 competing 160 countries ● 5-day long ‘International Summer School of Human Rights’ hosted by DIU ● 21st International Convention on Students Quality Control Circles-2018 (ICSQCC-2018) hosted by DIU ● DIU Chairman received Honorary Fellowship from Said Business School, the University of Oxford by ABRM (Academy of Business & Retail Management), UK ● 2-Day DIU NFE Career Expo 2018 held ● DIU Real Estate Career Expo 2018 held
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● Talha Memorial Courage Award launched
● 3 Day ‘Mr. Mango Candy-DIU Marketing Fest-2018’ held
● Meghna Group Chairman talks at 12th of its continuous endeavor of DIU Industry Academia Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship Development ● Tk. 5 lac insurance cheque given to Mohosin’s Family ● National Final of Get in the Ring (GITR) held in DIU
● Youth Summit on Ageing-2018 held ● 2018 He has been elected as the Vice-President of Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) 2018 ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan has been honored as the Guest Professor for his great contribution to development of academic relations between DIU & Changchun University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), China. ● International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) board appoint Mr. Khan as the Regional Chair and Member of the IAUP Executive Committee. ● Mr. Khan received Honorary Fellowship on Entrepreneurship and Education in Said Business School, the University of Oxford by ABRM (Academy of Business & Retail Management) ● World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), the largest Angel investors’ forum designated Mr. Khan as the High-Commissioner of WBAF for Bangladesh ● Mr. Khan has been conferred upon an honorary D Litt. from Techno India University, West Bengal, India.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
1. DIU Industry Academia Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship Development: The Innovation and Incubation Centre (IIC) of Daffodil International University (DIU) has taken an initiative to arrange a public lecture program under the title of DIU Industry Academia Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship Development. With the aim to inform and motivate the educated youths for being entrepreneur from taking the lesson from the struggle and challenges faced en route to success by the well known entrepreneurs of the country, Daffodil International University Industry Academia Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship Development was introduced by Innovation and Incubation Center (IIC) of Daffodil International University where country’s renowned 12 successful well known Entrepreneurs will took part in these lecture series gradually in different episode and will deliver their success story. The lectures of these 12 successful entrepreneurs will be compiled and published as a book which will act as a reference book for the students of Faculty of Business and Economics. This book will help the students to learn and understand their gained academic knowledge in perspective of real life experience.
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2. Establishment of Department of Entrepreneurship as pioneer in Bangladesh: Daffodil International University has established department of Entrepreneurship under the faculty of Business and Economics and introduced four year Bachelor of Entrepreneurship program as pioneer in Bangladesh. The Program aims at creating graduates equipped with entrepreneurial skills, knowledge, values and attitudes for their businesses. After successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to transform themselves not only as self-employed but also as creator of employment through becoming an entrepreneur. A group of country known entrepreneurs and leading academicians are offering this course through blending of both theoretical and practical exposure. Moreover, global exposure has been designed with the help of foreign universities. http://de.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/ 3. Startup Market: DIU introduced ‘Startup Market’ at its premises to promote entrepreneurial potentials of students and create more buzz in university life. It is considered as a platform for students to run small businesses and learn from those experiences. Viable projects will be facilitated to be established commercially & nationally. http://www.facebook.com/DIUStartupMarket/ 4. Organized STARTUP FEST-2016: Kauffman Foundation, USA celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week-2016 in 160 countries this year where 20,000 partner organizations organized 35,000 events all over the world (About 10
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million people participated). As a partnering university of KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION, USA, Department of Entrepreneurship of Daffodil International University in association with Career Development Center & Bangladesh Venture Capital organized the “STARTUP FEST-2016” in November, 2016 at DIU premises. Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, BoT, Daffodil International University visited the startup ventures as Chief Guest. A total of 40 startup ventures took part at the Startup Fest-2016 & they showcased their products and services. http://news.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/966-%E2%80%9Cstartup-fest-2016 %E2%80%9D-observed-at-daffodil-international-university.htmlhttps:// youtu.be/psDG4Kz8moc
5. Entrepreneur Guidance Program (EGP): EGP focuses on the potential youths and professionals who are interested to be entrepreneur in future or to become a self starter or to be top class executive. Under this program, DIU provides guidance, motivation, knowledge and blue ocean strategy to be a successful entrepreneur. At the same time, EGP also provides a networking business platform that transforms the entrepreneur’s dream into reality easily. Finally that helps to start own business or flourish other’s business as top executive and leader. EGP is designed for students, graduates, job holders, executives and anyone who aspires to a lead an organization or who is expected to become an Entrepreneur in near future.
6. Daffodil Business Incubator (DBI): In order to achieve the goal of creating employment, poverty alleviation and GDP growth as per vision of the government, Daffodil International University is the first and only University in Bangladesh to introduce Daffodil Business Incubator (DBI) to help the entrepreneurs to help sustain their startup ventures. Daffodil Business Incubator started its journey on 23 September, 2012 for creating new entrepreneurs through entrepreneurial training and evaluation process under Daffodil International University. It has already achieved the trust and reputation for the quality, standard and success of its students. Some students have already started their business practically with support from DBI.The authority of DIU has tiring to reduce the unemployment problem by generating young entrepreneurs through Daffodil Business Incubator. DBI offers a distinctive, creative environment where one’s business ideas can flourish, and one will gain all the advantages of being in close proximity to the advanced technology, expertise and facilities of the DBI. Besides, an entrepreneur will also get fully-equipped office space, business advice and
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guidance from the DBI expert, access to funding and advice on preparing bids, being part of a knowledge based community, access to Daffodil International University academic and administrative employees support, workshops and training opportunities, a prestigious trading address, PCs, office equipment and meeting rooms, access to IT and technical facilities and also a growth opportunities of different sister concerns of Daffodil family. http://incubator.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/
7. Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL): The new entrepreneurs do not have the access to the friendly capital (from entrepreneur’s side) to materialize their ideas or to bring high growth prospects into their innovations especially at their early stages. An adequate flow of risky capital (from investor’s side) in our economy could play a leveraging role to boost up entrepreneurial activities. Generally, the angel investors and venture capital firms constitute this portion of risky capital for the new companies. With this effort, Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL) has come forward to provide early stage funds for the new business ventures. BVCL is encouraging the young generation, specially the students to feel BVCL as their friendly element (funds) of ideations and innovations. BVCL believes that in near future Bangladesh will be the place for the next google, facebook, skype, paypal etc. which were once backed by Angel investors and venture capital. http://www.venture.com.bd/ 8. Career Development Centre (CDC): DIU has a separate wing called Career Development Center (CDC) which provides support to gather knowledge and skills about Entrepreneurship to help students turning their ideas into becoming a successful entrepreneur. CDC guides students as a navigator, so that they can walk through the process of launching a venture in order to become a successful entrepreneur. CDC also provides full placement support to its students in all areas of professional education –Technology, Management, Law, Pharmacy and Sciences. CDC offers various Long term & Short Term Trainings with International and National Trainers. http://cdc.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/ 9. Daffodil Industrial Innovation Park (DIIP): DIU strives to facilitate the youths to become doers through DIIP entrepreneurial facilities to resolve the paradox of education and graduate unemployment with the vision of recognition as successful role model in Entrepreneurship and Skilled Human Resource Development both at home and abroad. It will strive to shape the entrepreneurship development initiative in the country in a positive way. It
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will provide industrial technology, training, technical and financial assistance, marketing facilities, quality development of the products and other relevant assistance to be an entrepreneur. It will also provide Incubation facility to facilitate young entrepreneurs to survive and sustain in business competition.
Services to be provided:
○ Skills Training ○ One stop service centre ○ Patenting the reverse engineering, products and innovations ○ Testing service for foreign employers ○ Showcasing and displaying the cultural and heritage products ○ Providing & producing necessary machinery ○ Incubation service ○ Hostel facility ○ Resort facility ○ Sports Ground facility ○ Banking and financial services ○ Shopping complex ○ Helipad service ○ Laboratory services ○ Employment Financing service ○ Solar power grid ○ Backward linkage production zone
Stakeholders of DIIP:
○ University Students ○ Drop out Students ○ Foreign Companies ○ Business Executives ○ Recruiting Agencies ○ Entrepreneurs ○ Tourists ○ Technical persons ○ Government Organizations (GO) ○ National and International NGO 10. Innovation & Incubation Centre (IIC): To conduct research to innovate new thoughts and ideas on the area of business and industries; arrange incubation support to make a close tie and co-ordination between Page 42 of 71 Page of Contents
innovation and practice and explore and develop potential new entrepreneurs to implement the innovative ideas into practice, Daffodil International University has introduced Innovation & Incubation Centre (IIC). It has been conducting training programs (Management and Skill Development)immediately in collaboration with BSCIC and independently in future; providing pre and post investment counseling, consultancy technical assistance support to the students/ trainees/ individuals who like to develop their career as an entrepreneur; Develop standard Project Profile, Credit Proposal, Market Feasibility Report etc. for consultancy services; keeping contact with different govt. and non-govt. organizations and trade bodies for assistance and collaboration in different activities; sending proposal to different donor agencies for technical and financial assistance etc. 11. Global Entrepreneurship Summer Program (GESC): The Global Entrepreneurship Summer Program (GESC) is the brainchild of the top management of several Asian universities, who met during the AUPF held in Guangzhou, China on 5-8 November, 2015. There were 122 participants in the GESC-2016 among these participants seven were from Department of Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, 20 participants were from Mahasarakham University, Thailand and rest of the participants were from Uni Map. Universiti Malaysia Perlis was the host of GESC-2016. 12. Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit: Department of Entrepreneurship of Daffodil International University has organized the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2015 in Dhaka, Bangladesh on the eve of the Global Entrepreneurship Week led by Kauffman Foundation, USA. More than 30 International Delegates from about 10 countries of Asia and Africa participated at the summit. http://de.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/photo-gallery/global-youth-entrepreneu rs- summit-2015/ 13. Affiliation with Kauffman FastTrack: Daffodil International University has already introduced the Planning the Entrepreneurial Venture course of Kauffman Fast Track of USA under the department of Entrepreneurship of DIU. Kauffman FastTrac is a global provider of training that equips aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the business skills and insights, tools, resources, and peer networks necessary to start and grow successful venture. The Kauffman Fast Track provides educational resources for U.S. entrepreneurs, works to accelerate entrepreneurship hubs, and helps supporting organizations that assist entrepreneurs. It also works to advance Page 43 of 71 Page of Contents
entrepreneurship by providing research based knowledge to entrepreneurs, policymakers, and others. https://cdc.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/kauffman-fasttrack,-usa.html 14. Get in the Ring (GITR): Get in the Ring is a very popular global event to connect the startups. It’s a part of Global Entrepreneurs Network hosted by Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, Netherland Globally. During the year 2015 DIU hosts the event for the first time in Bangladesh along with 80 Countries worldwide. The event created huge hype among the youth of the countries. We got tremendous response from all over the country and especially from University Students. After a short selection 19 startups were shortlisted. Finally we got some very young talented students and ideas to explore in the Market place during the final contest which was held on January 17, 2016. The chief guest to the event was Dr. Atiur Rahman, Former Governor of Bangladesh Bank. It was a unique evening in the history of Bangladesh with music, dancing and strong battles between the startups. https://getinthering.co/partners/https://daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/gitrbd/pr eamble.html; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soacDgxt5h0 15. Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (GYES): DIU organized Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2015 in association with Dhrubo Tara on the eve of the Global Entrepreneurship Week led by Kauffman Foundation, USA. More than 30 International Delegates participated from 10 countries of Asia and Africa at the summit. It encouraged the students to become young entrepreneurs. http://de.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/photo- gallery/global-youth-entrepreneu rs-summit-2015/
16. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Expo: During his tenure as President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), the author initiated creating 2000 entrepreneurs nationwide through Entrepreneurship and Innovation Expo in association with Bangladesh Bank, where Daffodil International University played a key role as R&D partner of the event. His Excellency President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The objective was to ensure self-employment and employment opportunities in the country. The potential entrepreneurs were given training with the cooperation of IFC and SCITI under the initiative. The initiative was lauded by different ministries of the Government of Bangladesh and Private sector as well as at international level. As recognition of the contribution for the entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh, the author achieved the “World Quality
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Congress award” honored by World Quality Congress and at the same time he achieved “Asia's most inspiring Nation Builder Award” given by Top 10 of Asia and Top 10 of Malaysia for his leadership and social contributions to Bangladesh. http://www.business.org.bd/ 17. Publication of books on Entrepreneurship in two Languages: Mr Khan while his tenure as the former President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) authored one book in 2013 on entrepreneurship namely: ‘Handbook of Entrepreneurship Development’ https://saburkhan.info/images/Handbook_of_Entrepreneurship_Develop ment.pdf in English language. The book was inaugurated by Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid, His Excellency President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
To encourage students and youths, Bengali version ‘Uddokta Unnayan Nirdeshika’ was written in 2016 by Mr Khan, that was inaugurated by Mr. Atiur Rahman, while the latter was the Governor of Bangladesh Bank.
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Next book “A Journey towards Entrepreneurship” has also been written and published in 2017 by Mr. Khan, that was inaugurated in presence of Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, Chairman, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF); Mr. Kazi M. Aminul Islam, Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) & Mr. Abul Kasem Khan, President, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
18. Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI): HRDI of DIU is working to develop quality professionals through encouraging generations to use their brain to solve each problem. It conducts
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ongoing research on techniques that engage the brain and thus produce powerful learning experiences. HRDI has developed techniques that are collectively called Participatory Engaging Techniques or PET. http://hrdinstitute.org/ 19. Organized "Entrepreneurs MeetUp”: Daffodil Entrepreneurs Network arranged a Seminar on "Entrepreneurs MeetUp” with Mr. Sabur Khan, Chairman of Daffodil International University in 2014 where the students of the university got inspiration towards entrepreneurship career. The seminar was organized by only the entrepreneurs, businessmen and businesswomen who have already completed their graduation and post-graduation from Daffodil International University. This networking seminar has been oriented by more than 100 Daffodilian entrepreneurs, businessmen and businesswomen where Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of Daffodil International University has joined as their pioneering guider, adviser, and path-viewer. Mr. Md. Sabur Khan shared among all about the pain and happiness of entrepreneurship describing several parts of his successful story as a present business leader. 20. Social Business Students Forum (SBSF): Daffodil International University has started its journey with Social Business in Academia from 2012 by organizing a session comprising of the vice chancellors and Pro vice chancellors of many universities of Bangladesh on social Business Day 2012. Every year a large number of participants from different countries like Germany, Canada, USA, Japan, China, Korea, etc are attending at different events organized by SBSF, DIU and getting vast experience of Social Business. The Social Business Team of DIU also has developed the first Social Business Game to create an alternative way of learning and practicing social business from a global platform. http://www.sbsfbd.com/; http://bba.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/index.php/16- clubs/62-social-business -students-forum 21. Enterprise Competitiveness Institute (ECI): The aim of establishing ECI is to expand the spirit of entrepreneurship across diverse communities by providing mechanisms to address inequality and exclusion of communities across the globe. It will work to ensure a world where people regardless of age, gender, culture, demographic region, disability, nationality, social class or status will have access to quality information, expert training, infrastructures and educational resources to grow and sustain themselves, and their communities through enterprise and
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entrepreneurship. Activities of ECI include: ○ Publishing educational books, textbooks, newsletters, articles, white papers and other public interest materials to increase awareness and understanding of entrepreneurship ○ Serving hundreds of educational institutions, thousands of students studying entrepreneurship, and potentially impacting millions around the world ○ Developing and leading formal instructional and other educational alliances with our Community Partners and Business Supporters ○ Providing our Global Entrepreneurship Online Program and other advisory services to the general public worldwide as an educational service ○ Producing and leading online courses, public discussion groups, forums, panels, guest lectures, radio programs, and other educational workshop. http://eci.org.bd/; http://daffodil.com.bd/business-ventures/education-ventures/e nterprise-competitiveness-institute-eci.html 22. BSCIC-DIU joint initiative on Skill Development Centers across the country: Recently Daffodil International University (DIU) and Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) signed an agreement to reactivate and flourish the Skill Development Centers across the country. As per agreement, DIU will provide ICT and other training support in the Skill Development Centers of BSCIC at different places of the country as an initiative of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Bangladesh. Skill Development Centers of BSCIC will be turned into role model for skilled human resource development. http://news.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/970-sciti- diu-joint-training-course-on -travel-tour-management.html 23. Are You the Next Startup?
DIU started an initiative to develop 500+ new entrepreneurs (30% women entrepreneurs among them) in the country within next 5 years under the project titled “Are You the Next Startup?”. Under this project best quality youngsters will be find out from all over the country and will be provided 100% scholarship as well as all sorts of logistic supports and cooperation will be extended towards them until and unless becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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and entrepreneurs of Bangladesh. It will hunt, groom, design, organize, and manage new enterprises or business ideas to till the ultimate success of each winner. With the potential candidates, the first batch of the projects is already been enrolled in the university with scholarship. http://www.thedailystar.net/city/daffodil-offers-scholarships-1331992; http://www.daily-sun.com/post/192691/DIU-to-develop-500-entrepreneurs
24. DIU Social Business Design Lab
2nd Edition of DIU Social Business Design Lab was held on March 30, 2017 at the Banquet Hall of Daffodil International University (DIU). The lab was organized by Social Business Centre, DIU in collaboration with Social Business Students’ Forum (SBSF).
Four new business plans by new entrepreneurs, Md. Sabul Ahmed named “Lilu Garments”, Toufiqur-E-Elahi Zaman named Mom’s Kitchen, Newaz Akbar named Social Mart and Amit Kumar Sarkar named Sarkar Poultry Firm from Sylhet, Jhenaidah and Dhaka were presented in the design lab. All business plans were presented and discussed in detail and referred in groups for further review. All projects were approved for funding and necessary support for further implementation. http://news.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/1065-2nd-diu-social-business-design-lab- approved-four-nobin-uddyakta-new-entrepreneur-projects.html
Remarkable Achievements:
Year Particulars 2020 • Md. Sabur Khan elected as the First Vice President of the Association of Universities of Asia & the Pacific (AUAP) from 2020 to 2022
2019 • Md. Sabur Khan elected as the Vice President (2nd) of the Association of Universities of Asia & the Pacific (AUAP) from 2018 to 2020 • Md. Sabur Khan becomes the global board member of the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF) • Md. Sabur Khan received an Honorary Doctorate degree from Caucasus University, Georgia for contribution in Education, Entrepreneurship & Internationalization • Md. Sabur Khan achieved the prestigious 101 Fabulous Quality Leaders in the World award in the World Quality Congress, which was held in The Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai, India
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• Md. Sabur Khan achieved the outstanding Global Entrepreneurship Award for Innovation-2019 by World Entrepreneurship Summit-2019, which was organized at Bangalore, India & hosted by Global Entrepreneur Grid
2018 • Md. Sabur Khan received Honorary Doctorate from KIIT University, India • Md. Sabur Khan has been elected as the Vice-President of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) • Md. Sabur Khan has been conferred upon an honorary D Litt. from Techno India University, West Bengal, India • Md. Sabur Khan achieved the NMF Professional Excellence Award - Titanic Category for Outstanding contribution, encouragement, devotion & love to education & humanity globally by Naifa Maruf Foundation. • Md. Sabur Khan has been honored as the Guest Professor for his great contribution to the development of academic relations between DIU & Changchun University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), China. The recognition was conferred by Li Shufeng, President, CUFE, upon Mr. Khan on the 15th of September 2018 during the 30th-anniversary ceremony of the CUFE establishment and the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) forum held in CUFE • International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) board appointed Md. Sabur Khan as the Regional Chair and Member of the IAUP Executive Committee • Md. Sabur Khan received ASOCIO 2018 ICT Education Award • Md. Sabur Khan received Honorary Fellowship on Entrepreneurship and Education in Said Business School, the University of Oxford by ABRM (Academy of Business & Retail Management) • World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), the largest Angel investors’ forum designated Md. Sabur Khan as the High-Commissioner of WBAF for Bangladesh
2017 • Md. Sabur Khan has been elected as the Director of the Executive Council of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) • Md. Sabur Khan received an Honorary Doctorate degree from two Kyrgyz universities: Ala-Too International University, Bishkek, and Naryn State University, Naryn. • Md. Sabur Khan was awarded Honorary professorship from Adam University (Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; and Issyk-Kul State University, Karakol, Kyrgyzstan • Md. Sabur Khan's commitment towards the development in the field of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and human resources development has attached him as a visiting Professor with a lot of foreign universities from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Kyrgyzstan. • Md. Sabur Khan participated in the International Conference as a Panel speaker and Chair of a session on Future Work Organizations: Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges organized by Sona School of Management, at Goa University, Goa, India. • Md. Sabur Khan joined "International Conference on Science and Technology Innovation (ICoSTI) 2017" in Indonesia as the Keynote Speaker in Indonesia • Md. Sabur Khan hosted ‘WCIT 2016 recommendations for IT education’ at BICC.
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• Md. Sabur Khan joined as a panelist in 1st Technology Investment Meeting (TIM 2017) in Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran • Md. Sabur Khan provided a lecture on “Entrepreneurship Development through Higher Education” in the 6th International Conference on "Human Values in Higher Education (ICHVHE-2017)" in India. • Md. Sabur Khan became a Visiting Professor with a lot of foreign universities from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Kyrgyzstan • Md. Sabur Khan received Global Inclusion Awards 2017 • Md. Sabur Khan received the World Congress of IT (WCIT) 2017 Merit Award • Md. Sabur Khan initiated “Kidpreneur” in Daffodil International School • Md. Sabur Khan published the book “A Journey towards Entrepreneurship” • Md. Sabur Khan published another Bengali book “উদ্যোক্তো উন্নয়ন ও 뇍য뇍সোয় ননদ্েনিকো”.
2016 • Md. Sabur Khan initiated the Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS) • Md. Sabur Khan initiated “Are You the Next Startup” is initiated to develop 500 new Entrepreneur from countrywide • Md. Sabur Khan has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Global Trade Committee, WITSA for 2017-18. • Md. Sabur Khan initiated the “Industry-Academia Lecture Series” • Md. Sabur Khan initiated the “Apprenticeship Program” • Md. Sabur Khan initiated “Change Together” • Md. Sabur Khan joined as the Chief Guest to Valedictory Program at 6th Annual Global Convention cum Award Ceremony 'Sankalp-2016', hosted by MTC Global, India. • Md. Sabur Khan has been awarded "MTC Global Outstanding Corporate Award- ICT 2016" • Md. Sabur Khan has delivered his Speech of the Commencement Exercises at the 23rd Commencement Exercises of Pan Pacific University, North Philippines on the 16th of April 2016, held at the PNUP premises. • Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) elected Md. Sabur Khan as the Executive Council member and Task Force Member for Education Network in Asia. • Md. Sabur Khan has been awarded the MTC Global Outstanding Corporate Award- ICT • Md. Sabur Khan joined as Convocation Speaker at the 23rd Convocation of Pan Pacific University, Philippines
2015 • Md. Sabur Khan presented his keynote speech in the Asian University President's Forum (AUPF) • Md. Sabur Khan elected as the Director of World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) and Chairman of Global Trade Committee, WITSA • Md. Sabur Khan joined the Launching Ceremony of Global Access Asia, the largest E-education network, with 65+ university leaders from different Asian countries, held at Dongseo University (DSU) in Busan, South Korea. • Md. Sabur Khan was the Keynote Speaker at the 1st International Joint Conference Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Ireland (IJCIMBI) 2015. • Md. Sabur Khan has been elected as the Visiting Professor of Universitas Ubudiyah Indonesia (UUI)
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• Md. Sabur Khan was one of the Talk Show Speakers of “Business and I.T. Festival III, 2015” in Universiti Malaysia Sabah – Labuan International Campus (UMSLIC) • Daffodil International University (DIU) created a world record by contributing more than 3 Lac words at Google Translation Service under Google Developers Group Bangla (GDG Bangla) • Daffodil Group achieved the “Best Pavilion Award” in the Bangladesh ICT Expo 2015
2014 • Md. Sabur Khan attended the Convocation Of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) as 'Guest Of Honour' • Md. Sabur Khan achieved “World Quality Congress and Awards 2014” • Md. Sabur Khan published the Bengali book “Uddokta Unnayan Nirdeshika” • Bangladesh Business Angel Network (BBAN) is formed and Md. Sabur Khan was elected as the President • Md. Sabur Khan achieved the honor of CIP (Commercially Important Person)
2013 • Md. Sabur Khan received Asia's most Inspiring Nation Builder Award • Md. Sabur Khan unveiled his first book named ”Handbook of Entrepreneurship Development” by the honorable President • Md. Sabur Khan has been elected as the President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) • Md. Sabur Khan initiated the E2K project for creating 2000 new entrepreneurs • Md. Sabur Khan has been selected as Top 10 Business Leaders in Asia • Md. Sabur Khan participated as a session discussant at the 8th World Chambers Congress workshop session “Chambers online”, organized by ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) • DIU Permanent Campus started its full-fledged operation
2009 • Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented the award at the BCS Digital Expo in 2009 for his special contribution to the ICT industry.
2004 • ITC/ONCTAD/WTO appointed Md. Sabur Khan as their national representative of EMDS/ITC/UNCTAD through ECI in May 2004.
2002 • Md. Sabur Khan met with The President of Bangladesh as a Team Leader of BCS delegates and convinced the honorable President to declare his all possible support for the ICT sector. • Md. Sabur Khan played a vital role to convince The Prime Minister to rename the ICT Ministry as the Ministry of Science and ICT. As a consequence of this, later on, the Prime Minister announced the name of the new ICT ministry in the inauguration ceremony of BCS Fair'2002 on 24th March 2002. • Md. Sabur Khan presided BCS Computer Fair 2002 and BCS Computer Fair 2003 as BCS President where Hon'ble Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and Hon'ble President Professor Iajuddin were Chief Guests • When Government imposed 7.5% TAX/VAT on IT Industry, as a President of BCS; Md. Sabur Khan played a key role to convince the Prime Minister. The Finance Minister and most of the Parliament Members withdraw TAX on IT Industry. Page 52 of 71 Page of Contents
• Md. Sabur Khan played a key role as a private sector representative in the Sub Marine Cable project in BTTB for the SEA-ME-WEA4 agreement. • Md. Sabur Khan met with The Indonesian President Maghabati Sukarnoputri at her Government Resident on 27th June 2002 and convinced her to invest in the IT sector.
2001 • Md. Sabur Khan led the Bangladesh team in the Asian ICT Minister Seminar, Thailand, and met with the Thai Prime Minister 'Thaksin Shinawatra'. He thanked Shinawatra and convinced his Excellency to provide every possible support to our IT industry. • Md. Sabur Khan led the Bangladeshi Team in the Asian Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), held on 22nd June 2001 in Nepal, and played a vital role to convince ASOCIO to organize the ASOCIO official meeting in Dhaka.
1998 • Md. Sabur Khan met twice with the Prime Minister as a BCS delegate and convinced her to withdraw TAX/VAT on ICT products as well as software. • Md. Sabur Khan was the Designer and founder of the Daffodil Institute of IT. Country first IT-based education provider in 1998 to get rid of our IT Education from foreign hired IT Education system. • Md. Sabur Khan was the designer of the country's first showroom business concept for IT products.
Miscellaneous:
● Presided 1000+ Seminars/Events/Workshops where national/international ICT Leaders, elites, and Ministers were the chief/special guests. ● As a Member of the Prime Minister ICT Task Force played an active role to design national ICT Policy, Submarine Cable, ICT Scholarship, IT Education, Software Policy, and Foreign Investment on ICT sector and so on. ● Contribute to achieving the BCS Fair international standard and played vital role in ASOCIO and WITSA to promote our National Flag globally. ● Contributed to establish new ICT Ministry and national ICT policy. ● Efficient Management and Private Sector can effectively contribute to our country socio-economic development. Believes in this myth, played an active role to convince The Prime Minister, The Finance Minister, The Commerce Minister, The Communication Minister, and The Telecommunication. ● Minister and Science and ICT Minister to work jointly through BOT (Build Operate Transfer) and BOO (Build Operate Owned). ● Working hard to establishing Bangladeshi Brand image in the International Market through initialization of Daffodil Family and Daffodil Brand PC, the first ever ISO 9001:2000 certified only Brand PC in the country. ● Lead BCS to make a deal with Japan Government for free Scholarship for 30 IT Business Men to Japan each year, which was appreciated by all concerns. ● Played a vital role to make the IDB market as BCS COMPUTER CITY in 1998-1999 as Joint Secretary of BCS, which is the proud of the IT industry in Bangladesh.
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Meet With World Leaders: ● Crown Prince of Perlis and Chancellor of UniMAP, Malaysia, HRH Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, 2015 ● Founder, KIIT University and KIIS, Odisha, India, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, 2014 ● President, WITSA, Santiago Gutierrez, 2014 ● President, Bangladesh Md. Abdul Hamid, 2013 ● Nobel Laureate for Peace, Aung San Suu Kyi, 2014 ● President, Bangladesh, Mohammed Zillur Rahman, 2012 ● Minister in Charge, Dept. of Higher Education, India, Shri Bratya Basu, 2012 ● Prime Minister, Bangladesh, HE Sheikh Hasina, 2009 ● President, Bangladesh, Iajuddin Ahmed, 2007 ● Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Mr. Bill Gates, 2006 ● Minister of Commerce, Mr. Lu Fuyuan, 2004 ● Foreign Minister, Taiwan, Eugene Chien, 2003 ● Honorable President, Vietnam, Tran Duc Luong, 2003 ● Prime Minister, Vietnam, Phan Van Khai, 2003 ● Prime Minister, Japan, Junichiro Koizumi, 2003 ● Finance Minister, Japan, Sadakazu Tanigaki, 2003 ● Prime Minister, Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohamad, 2002 ● President, Bangladesh, AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, 2003 ● President , Indonesia H.E. Megawati Soekarnoputri, 2002 ● President, USA, H.E. Bill Clinton, 2002 ● Prime Minister, Australia, H.E. John Howard, 2002 ● Prime Minister, Bangladesh, HE Begum Khaleda Zia, 2002 ● Minister of Finance, Mahathir bin Mohamad, 2002 ● Prime Minister, Australia, John Howard, 2002 ● President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf, 2002 ● Foreign Minister, Pakistan, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, 2002 ● Commerce Ministers of Pakistan, Humayun Akhtar Khan, 2002 ● President of Sri Lanka, Chandrika Kumaratunga, 2002 ● Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Indika Gunawardena, 2002 ● Minister of Finance of Sri Lanka, K.N Choksy, 2002 ● Commerce Minister, Cambodia, Cham Prasidh, 2002 ● President of the Australian Senate, Hon. Paul Calvert, 2002 ● Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark 2002 ● Minister of Finance Michael Cullen, 2002 ● President, Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri, 2002 ● Minister of Finance, Indonesia, Boediono, 2002 ● Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Hassan Wirajuda, 2002 ● Secretary-General of United Nations, Kofi Annan, 2002 ● President, USA, George W. Bush, 2002 ● Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, 2002 ● Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer, 2002 ● Foreign Minister, China, Tang Jiaxuan, 2002 ● Minister of Finance, Xiang Huaicheng, 2002 ● Prime Minister, Thailand, H.E. Thaksin Shinawatra, 2001 ● Prime Minister, Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba , 2001 ● Finance Minister, Nepal, Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, 2001 ● Honorable President, Myanmar, Than Shwe, 2001
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● Minister of Information, Myanmar, Kyi Aung, 2002 ● Prime Minister, India, Inder Kumar Gujral, 1997 ● Commerce Minister; India, P. Chidambaram, 1997 ● Foreign Minister, India, Krishnan Raghunath, 1997 ● Prime Minister of Thailand, Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, 1997 ● Prime Minister of Thailand,Thaksin Shinawatra, 2003 ● Foreign Minister of Thailand, Surin Pitsuwan, 1997 ● Foreign Minister of Thailand, Surakiart Sathirathai, 2003 ● Commerce Minister of Thailand, Dr. Thanong Bidaya, 1997
Conferences, Seminars & Fairs
● 15th AUAP Learning and Sharing Forum, Romania, 2017 ● 6th Annual Global Inclusion Awards, Germany, 2017 ● Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), Thailand, 2017 ● 14th South Asian Management Forum, Maldives, 2017 ● Cardiff Met Partner Conference, UK, 2017 ● Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC), South Africa, 2017 ● Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), Malaysia, 2017 ● 6th International Conference on "Human Values in Higher Education (ICHVHE-2017)”, India, 2017 ● Bangladesh Trade & Investment Summit, Malaysia, 2016 ● IAU 15th General Conference, Thailand, 2016 ● Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF), Japan, 2016 ● World Export Development Forum (WEDF), Sri Lanka, 2016 ● World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), Brazil, 2016 ● World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT), Brazil, 2016 ● iNurture Education Solutions Private Limited, India, 2016 ● Valedictory Program at 6th Annual Global Convention cum Award Ceremony, India, 2016 ● DRUGSTECH International Joint Conference, Indonesia, 2016 ● International Trade Centre (ITC), Switzerland, 2016 ● International Model United Nations of Children, Switzerland, 2016 ● Gyeonggi Centre for Creative Economy & Innovation (GCCEI), Korea, 2016 ● Asian Oceania Computing Organization (ASOCIO) officers meeting, Korea, 2016 ● Japan IT week, Japan, 2016 ● ACE2016— 98th Annual Meeting, USA, 2016 ● WITSA BOD and Committee Meetings & AIIA Summit, Australia, 2016 ● Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) High-Level Meeting, Thailand, 2016 ● WITSA Board and Committee meetings, India, 2015 ● 14th Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF), China, 2015 ● “Asian Higher Education Connectivity: Vision, Process and Approach”, Bangladesh, 2015 ● IAU 2015 International Conference on Internationalization of Higher Education, Italy, 2015 ● 27th Annual European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference, Scotland, 2015 ● Launching Ceremony, Global Access Asia (GAA), Korea, 2015 ● Global Education Dialogues, South Asia Series, Sri Lanka, 2015 ● 1st International Joint Conference Indonesia Malaysia Bangladesh Ireland
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(IJCIMBI) 2015 ● Business and I.T. Festival III, Malaysia, 2015 ● 23rd NASSCOM India Leadership Forum, India, 2015 ● 13th AUPF, Thailand, 2014 ● World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), Mexico, 2014 ● Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC), Croatia, 2014 ● Institute of Technology & Education (ITB), Germany, 2014 ● 26th Annual EAIE Conference, Prague, 2014 ● US-Bangladesh Tech Investment Summit, USA, 2014 ● IAUP XVll Triennial Conference, Japan, 2014 ● Burkina Faso Singapore Business Forum, Singapore, 2014 ● South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), Thailand, 2013 ● World Chamber Congress, Qatar, 2013 ● World Trade Bridge, Turkey, 2012 ● Turkey World Trade Bridge, 2012 ● LDC summit, Turkey, 2011 ● Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) Business Conference, Iran, 2006 ● Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Business Conference, Iran, 2006 ● OIC e-Business Conference, Thailand, 2005 ● IT outsourcing Fair, China, 2005 ● Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), UAE, 2004 ● Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan, 2004 ● Supercom, USA, 2004 ● E-Trade Bridge Network Program, ICT/UNCTAD/WTO, Geneva, Switzerland, 2004 ● ICT Business Promotion Council Assembly, Silicon Valley, USA, 2003 ● CeBIT, Germany, 2003 ● World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), Switzerland, 2003 ● World Congress of IT (WCIT), Australia, 2002 ● ASOCIO summit, Thailand, 2002 ● Hewlett Packard DOM Event for AEC countries, Singapore, 2001 ● Trade of IT Education, NCC-UK, UAE, 2000 ● COMDEX, USA, 2000
Country Visited Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Libya, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Poland, The Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.A.E, UK, USA and lot more.
Business Success/Contribution
Year Sector 2002 First ICT Company initiated private University 2001 Conducting GOB Projects as BOT basis 2001 Fastest Internet Service Provider in the country
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2000 First ICT Solution Company that has been enlisted as a public limited Company 1999 First ICT Company who obtained ISO 9002 certificate 1999 Introducing country one and only ISO 9001:2000 certified Brand PC 1998 First Introducer of Brand PC in the country 1998 Designer & Initiator of country first job portal www.jobsbd.com 1997 First Corporate Reseller and Authorized Service Provider of Hewlett Packard 1997 First initiator of country local IT based education provider by creating DIIT 1995 First initiator of computer superstore concept in Bangladesh 1992 First warranty provider for Clone PC in Bangladesh
Others: ● Joint venture with several International reputed companies. ● ICT Company that has been capable to provide total ICT solution under one roof. ● One and only A+ certified service support center in Bangladesh that providing 24x7 online technical support. ● Computerized Seat Reservation and Ticketing Project for Bangladesh is running BOT basis. The project is providing Bangladesh railway advance technological standards. The world-class technology & infrastructure ensure efficiency, stability and effectiveness. This has also the future scope to establish a framework that will allow operating and running the CSRTS from any world location through the World Wide Web. ● BRTA project is the first biggest Computerization project that covers total ICT solution for a govt. department in Bangladesh. The project is a great landmark because till to date this kind of total solution no one can provide with 100% local expertise. The project is a total Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solution for Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) under Ministry of Communication. ● Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) in another big software project for computerization of various activities of City Corporation. This Software Solution will cover the wide range of activities of DCC, which include systems like Personnel Management & Payroll System for DCC, Market Rent & Electricity Charge Billing System, Store Inventory Control System, Trade License Management System, Accounts & Budgetary Control System and Holding Tax System.
Creating 2000 New Entrepreneur by the Year 2013: In order to expose these 2000 entrepreneurs to the local and global arena under leadership and intense guidance of Mr. Md. Sabur khan, DCCI has taken a mega expo namely “DCCI Entrepreneurship and Innovation Expo-2013”. The programme is co-organized by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. This exhibition will showcase innovative projects of the new entrepreneurs which will create opportunities for the local and global community. For more, please visit: http://business.org.bd/
Activities as DCCI President:
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organization to create more scopes for businessmen. He also instructed to the DCCI concern officials to take necessary steps. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan was called on by FBCCI President Kazi Akramuddin Ahmed at FBCCI office for setting mutual goal for both organizations. ● Mr. Khan had formal delegation with Capt. Nurul Haque (Retd), Co-convenor, National Communication S/C and other high officials of Dhaka Metro Road Transport Corporation at DMP Office, Dhaka. ● DCCI President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended at the Inaugural Ceremony of Dhaka International Trade Fair and briefed his team to play effective role to enhance business opportunities. ● Grameenphone Relationship Manager Mr. Ali Ahmed Tahkik called on Mr. Khan to enhance mutual business opportunities. ● Mr. Khan & Mr. M. S. Siddiqui, Co-Convenor, Export Policy S/C attended the meeting of Bilateral Bangladesh – Turkey FTA at Ministry of Commerce. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended Inauguration programme of e-Commerce week Seminar at The Westin Hotel organized by BASIS. ● DCCI President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Workshop on Cost Effective Import – Export of Cargo under Multimodal transport system, organized by Shippers’ Council of Bangladesh. ● DCCI President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan called on an Indian ACCA delegation headed by Dr. Afra Sajjad, Regional Head of Education for MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) at DCCI Board Room. Mr. Md. Hossain Ali, ED, DBI, DCCI, Mr. M. Fazlul Karim, JS(CS), DCCI, Mr. Humayun Kabir Fakir, JS(R), Mr. Akramul Haque, AS(PR), DCCI and Ms. Mohua Rashid of ACCA also present. ACCA are interested to MoU with DCCI on Education and Training. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, attended a meeting with Mr. Rajiv Pradhan, Country Director, IDE – Bangladesh at Hotel Lakeshore, Gulshan, Dhaka regarding the Commercialize Agriculture Technologies in Bangladesh by establishing a project as “National Technology Commercialization Platform” at DCCI. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan met a representative of Datasoft Mr. Manjur Ahmed regarding the Automation of Dhaka Customs House and. A meeting was arranged later on (by DCCI Research Cell) with the Chairman of National Board of Revenue with all DCCI Directors. ● DCCI President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan called on a 3 members Indian Guests Mr. Ajoy Sircar, Executive Vice President, Integrated Project Services International Private Limited, India and encourages them to invest on Pharmaceuticals Industries. ● DCCI President attended a discussion session with BUILD. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan called on a meeting with Mr. Waliur Rahman, Chairman, DCCI Election Board and former Director, DCCI regarding some positive stance to be made by both the organizations. ● DCCI President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended at the China South Asia Exposition at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel to find out more business opportunity for the nation. ● Mr. Khan attended at the 3rd meeting of Private Sector Development Policy Coordination Committee at Prime Minister’s Office to present his observation for development. ● DCCI President attended Online Business Prospect For SME Foundation at SME Foundation. ● Mr. Khan attended Online Business Prospect For Basic Arbitration Seminar for the Businessmen. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended at the meeting of BUILD at MCCI ● A discussion meeting on B2B was held at DCCI Auditorium to search more business scopes. ● DCCI President discussed with the BD Venture on the investment and financial
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policies ● Mr. Khan had a session with Mr. Roger at DCCI regarding mutual interest. ● President of DCCI attended the B2B meeting with ITC Project Coordinator and Data Craft ● DCCI team led by Mr. Khan had meeting with Anwar Group. ● Mr. Khan attended the 5th Networking Event in Canadian Club, Dhaka. ● DCCI president met with Mr. Moshiur Rahman, 2nd Chief of Airforce. ● Mr. Khan attended the meeting with Turkey delegates and requested launching new business ventures in Bangladesh ● DCCI team led by Mr. Khan attended the meeting with Canadian Chamber. ● Mr. Khan honored invitation of Film Screening by Canadian High Commission ● DCCI President participated in Police Week Program to place his stance to keep business out of any kind of muscleman ship. ● Mr. Khan participated in the meeting with the IFC to obtain more business goals ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan participated in the Herald Tribute Cocktail Reception party in Dhaka Club ● Members of the Sub-committee of DBI College participated in the meeting with the President. ● DCCI President took lively part in Australian Alumni Awards Function in 2013 in Ruposhi Bangla Hotel ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the CanCham Seminar on Media Thrust ● Board of Directors of DCCI, led by Mr. Khan participated in Canada Chamber’s program ”How to Create Media that entertains and inspires in DCCI auditorium”. ● DCCI President met Mr. Woody Wang, Director, Taiwan Trade Centre in President’s Office Room and convinced to invent more in Bangladesh ● DCCI President participated in the meeting of Foreigners Investors Chamber in International Club, Gulshan-2 ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan had a formal session with Mr. Hussain A. Sikder, Coordinating Director, Industrial Labor relation. ● Board of Directors of DCCI, led by Mr. Md. Sabur Khan had a meeting with the Governor of Bangladesh Bank in Bangladesh Bank. ● Mr. Khan attended the Program followed by dinner arranged by the honorable Home Minister in Ruposhi Bangla Hotel ● Mr. Shoaib Choudhury, Director, DCCI attended the conference of Jute Diversification Promotion in the Conference Room of International Jute Study Group as the representative of President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan. ● DCCI President attended the meeting “The Privileges Provided by NBR in Small and Medium Industries under the Law of VAT in SME foundation Bhaban at Karwan Bazar.” ● Hon'ble President of DCCI attended the launching ceremony of "Ours" a nationwide community branding competition. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the meeting of Dhaka Mohanager Samity in BMA Bhaban, Topkhana road, Dhaka ● President, DCCI attended Newly Elected Executive Council (Association of Automobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh) in Ruposhi Bangla Hotel. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended at the Dinner Party –Arranged by the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Governor Bhaban, NEK-1, Gulshan-2 ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan had a formal session with Mr. David Fenning Team Leader Bangladesh Trade Policy Support Program (TPSP) in President’s Office, DCCI ● President, DCCI had meeting with the MD of Agrani Bank Limited ● As a special Guest, Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended and distributed awards among the winners of National SME women Entrepreneur Award-2012 arranged by SME Foundation at Hotel Sonargaon Page 59 of 71 Page of Contents
● DCCI President attended the meeting of Bangladesh Insurance Association in Sonargaon Hotel ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the meeting of Export Development Bureau Export Plan ● Mr. Khan attended 34th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran ● President and other few members of DCCI attended the conference arranged by Tanis Mill Turkey in the Conference Room of DCCI. ● DCCI President attended the Meeting with Japanese Delegates and discussed various business development issues. ● 1st meeting of the Telecom, IT, ICT and Intellectual Property Right Standing Committee-2013, led by Mr. Md. Sabur Khan was held in DCCI Board Room ● Board of Directors, DCCI, led by Mr. Khan attended the Call on Meeting with the Communication Ministry. ● President, DCCI attended the meeting with the Nielsen Bangladesh in his office. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the meeting of New ADB Accountability Mechanism in ADB Conference Room, Sher E Bangla Nagar. ● President, DCCI attended the Reception Program Arranged By US Embassy in Ruposhi Bangla Hotel. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Dinner party in Honor of H.E. Prof. Gamini arranged by Foreign Ministry in State Guest House (Padma), where he discussed different business issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Opening Ceremony of the US Trade Show arranged by AmCham in Ruposhi Bangla Hotel. ● Board of Directors of DCCI, led by the President attended the meeting with the Amcham India delegation in the Conference Room, DCCI. ● President, DCCI attended the Dinner Party in Pakistan High Commission, where he discussed different business issues. ● Members of the Standing Committee of FDI, Capital Market and Portfolio Investment attended the meeting in Board Room, DCCI with Mr. Md. Sabur Khan and his team. ● Members of the Standing Committee of HRD, skill Development and Overseas Employment had meeting with the President in DBI Conference Room, DCCI. ● President, DCCI attended the 52nd National Day and 22nd Liberation Day of Kuwait in Radisson Hotel. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Meeting of BIAC in Ruposhi Bangla Hotel ● President, Sr. Vice President and Vice President, DCCI attended the Lunch meeting with Sri Lankan High Commissioner, where he discussed different business issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Call on Meeting Arranged by Bhutan Embassy in Hotel Sonargaon. ● President, DCCI attended the Reception program in Honor of King and Queen of Bhutan arranged by Bhutan Embassy in Hotel Sonargaon. ● President, DCCI attended the Meeting of Dhaka Stock Exchange President, DCCI in Nirala, Sonargaon Hotel, where he discussed different business issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan had meeting with Mr. Syed Almas Kabir, Co-Convener of ICT SC on World IP Day Preparatory meeting on World IP Day ● President, DCCI Board attended the Meeting of Submarine Cable at Rehnam’s Regnum center (7th Floor), 119 Tejgaon Gulshan Link Road, Dhaka ● The President, DCCI attended the Bangladesh Thai Chamber (BTCCI) of Commerce and Industry (In Honor of H E Ms. Madhura Pochana Ittarong, Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh). ● President, DCCI attended the meeting of DuPont Bangladesh Limited (Science and Technology Company) in Westin Hotel, where he discussed different business
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issues. ● Members of the Sub Committee of Customs, Vat and Taxation attended the meeting in DCCI Board Room ● Members of DCCI State, Construction and Maintenance Standing Committee attended the meeting in the DCCI Board Room ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended a Roof Top BBQ dinner arranged by the Grameenphone IT Ltd. , where he discussed different business issues. ● The President, DCCI attended the meeting with NTF-II in BASIS Office. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan DCCI attended the 734th Board Meeting of Dhaka Stock Exchange in the Boardroom of DSE. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI, led by Mr. Md. Sabur Khan called on a meeting with the Finance Minister at the Office of the Minister. ● The President, DCCI attended the Reception Program of the Delegates from China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon and discussed different business issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended as a Special Guest in the Program of World Book Day arranged by the British Council. ● President, DCCI attended the Meeting with NTF-II (Closing Session) at BASIS. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the 735th Emergency Board Meeting of DSE in DSE Board Room. ● The President, DCCI attended the Meeting with Mr. Marcis Esmits, Senior Adviser to the CEO of the BFTI on new Business Development. ● The President and Sr. Vice President, DCCI attended the meeting of “Exploring Opportunities: Czech Republic- Bangladesh Business Forum” arranged by MCCI. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Commonwealth Reception arranged Canadian, British and Australian High Commissioners in the Official Residence of the High Commission of Canada, Dhaka. ● The President, DCCI attended the discussion on the “Draft of Government and Non Government Partnership Law-2013” at Prime Minister’s Office. ● The President, DCCI attended the 736th Dhaka Stock Exchange Board Meeting in DSE Board Room. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the workshop on ‘Earning and Learning’ jointly arranged by DCCI and DIIT. ● Mr. Khan attended the VIP Reception and Portal Launching Program as a Chief Guest arranged by Junior Chamber International. ● The President, DCCI attended the discussion Meeting with FBCCI and other Business Group regarding the contemporary situation in Westin Hotel. ● The President, DCCI attended the meeting with Mr. Roger, Li Fung at Westin Hotel, where he discussed different business issues. ● Institutional Capacity Assessment BSCIC and Mr Alim Haider and DR Nicole Malpas of the European Commission in Dhaka met with Mr. Md. Sabur Khan. ● The President, DCCI Attended the program at Westin on “E commerce” Arranged by FSB. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Press Conference on “Prevailing Economy of Bangladesh” arranged by FBCCI. ● President and Sr. Vice President attended the SME Meeting with the Manager of IFC and other four Consultants at Westin Hotel. ● As the Chief Guest Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the inauguration of 4th Inter Debating Competition arranged by Bangabandhu Hall Debating Club, University of Dhaka. ● The President DCCI attended the Program of Bangladesh Computer Samity to receive “Lifetime Achievement Award”
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● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan and Sr. Vice President attended the SME Meeting with the Manager of IFC and other four Consultants at Westin Hotel. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the ADB SSAEC Conference in Bangkok, Thailand ● The President, DCCI attended the seminar on “Young Leadership” arranged by Southeast University at Banani. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Seminar as a Special Guest on Industry-Friendly Tax and Tariff Structure to Produce Alternative Goods of Import arranged by Industry Ministry at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel. ● The President, DCCI attended the meeting on RJSC Help Desk at DCCI. ● President, DCCI attended the Luncheon Meeting with the Ambassador of Korea at Westin Hotel, where he discussed different business issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Meeting with Data Soft (Regarding Dhaka Custom Automation) at DCCI, where he discussed different business issues. ● The President, DCCI attended the Meeting with Mr. Maruf, GM, Corporate Affairs Grameenphone Ltd. At DCCI & discussed different business issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan had meeting with Hon’ble Industry Minister in favor of BUILD at Industry Ministry. ● The President, Sr. Vice President and Vice President DCCI attended the Meeting with the Delegates of USAID and discussed about industrial energy at DCCI. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the seminar on “Young Leadership” arranged by Southeast University at Banani. ● The President, DCCI attended the Seminar as a Special Guest on Industry-Friendly Tax and Tariff Structure to Produce Alternative Goods of Import arranged by Industry Ministry at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the meeting on RJSC Help Desk at DCCI. ● President, DCCI attended the Luncheon Meeting with the Ambassador of Korea at Westin Hotel. ● President, Sr. Vice President and Vice President attended the Meeting with the Ambassador of Japan and discussed about the various business issues including upholding Bangladeshi Heritage in Japan. ● The President, DCCI attended the “1st SAARC Insurance Regulators’ Conference 2013” arranged by Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), Bangladesh ● The Board of Directors of DCCI, led by the President attended the Budget Proposal and Call on with NBR at NBR’s Office. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the invite at the Cultural and Dinner Party in Honor of Bangladesh –Vietnam JC Delegation Mr. Abul Maal A. Muhith, Honorable Minister, Finance Ministry ● The President, DCCI attended the Buffet Reception arranged by the Ambassador of Norway, Ms. Ragne Lund and Dr. Anup Rej. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI, led by its President attended the Call on with the Minister of Foreign Ministry. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Cultural Night followed by Dinner arranged by Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). ● The President and Sr. Vice President, DCCI attended the meeting with Ms. Tanna Bruce, Director, South Asia, Chemonics at Westin, Gulshan. ● President, DCCI meeting with Deputy Chief of Mission and Trade Attaché of Turkey Embassy. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan was interviewed with the representative of Nielsen regarding Telecommunication. ● President, DCCI attended the dinner arranged by Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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● President, DCCI attended the Financial Sector Working Committee Meeting in BUILD Board Room. ● Board of Directors of DCCI, led by its President attended the Inauguration Ceremony of DCCI Website online Directory and Business to Business Service in the conference room of DCCI ● President, DCCI attended the Meeting with ISTQB in Daffodil International University at Kalabagan. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Pipilika Search Engine Launching Event arranged by Shahjalal University. ● President, DCCI was interviewed by Bangladesh Bank. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI, lead by its President attended the Call On at Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment. ● President, DCCI took part in Skype Conversation with Mr. Jin, CBI Quality Advisor, regarding different business issue and investment in Bangladesh ● President, DCCI attended the meeting with Modhumita Group for creating more business opportunities for the organizations ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the meeting with NTFII Evaluation Consultant at his office in Daffodil University. ● President, DCCI attended WASA Board Meeting at WASA Bhaban, Kawran Bazar. ● President and Sr. Vice President, DCCI attended the meeting with Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed at Bishwa Sahitya Kendro. ● President and Sr. Vice President had a coordination meeting with the delegation members who went to join International Chamber Congress in Qatar and other places like Bahrain, Dubai led by the President, DCCI. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan rendered a presentation on Chamber on Online World Chamber Congress in Qatar which was highly appreciated by all. ● President and Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegate of DCCI met the President of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and presented him a crest. The President of Qatar Chamber expressed satisfaction and willingness to work with DCCI. ● President and Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegate of DCCI met BAB (NRB) with Acting Ambassador, Mr. Nasiruddin Ahmed along with a local gathering of NRB organized by NRB in Qatar in Rotana Hotel. ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation of DCCI met with all key NRB Entrepreneurs at Bangladesh embassy premises in Bahrain. ● President and Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegate met Bangladesh Business Council (BBC) in Bahrain for match making. ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation attended the meeting with Bahrain chamber where H.E. Mr. Md. Ali Akbar, Ambassador, Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Manama Bahrain and Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim, First Secretary, Ambassador, Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Manama, Bahrain. ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation met local business community and shared the prestigious position of DCCI. ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation met Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and gave and received crest which is for the 1st time for any chamber of Bangladesh
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● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation met Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Match Making Program arranged by Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi and the NRB of Abu Dhabi. ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation met the Ambassador and his people of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi and shared views. ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation visited HARAMAIN Industry, the largest NRB business house in the world, Ajman, UAE ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation met BBC where all of their members were present. ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation participated the Business Expo of African Countries in Dubai ● President, Sr. Vice President and other members of the delegation met the Chairman, Director General and all other key persons of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and gave crest. ● President, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) gave interview with ATN News regarding contemporary situation. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended as a special guest at Economic Census arranged by Bureau of Statistics. ● President, DCCI attended the Meeting with Mr. Mahbub alam and Mr. Mamunur Rahman regarding National Agricultural Project of World Bank. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended meeting with US Embassy and Amcham for upcoming delegation from US. ● President, Sr. Vice President and Vice President along with the Board of Directors of DCCI attended the Luncheon arranged in honor of (IWAS) OIC Delegates. ● President, DCCI attended as a Special Guest of 5th Meditex Bangladesh 2013 International Expo. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended at Business Partners Cocktail arranged by the Management of Ruposhi bangla Hotel. ● President, DCCI attended at Dinner party arranged by Embassy of Philippines. ● Board of Directors of DCCI, led by its President attended the Seminar on Bilateral Free Trade Agreement. ● President, DCCI attended at the Launching ceremony of the Education Watch 2011- 12 Report on Skills Development in Bangladesh: Enhancing the Youth Skills Profile. ● President, DCCI attended at the Budget Discussion arranged by MCCI and masranga tv (Live Program) ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Ceremony to Celebrate 2 million Solar Home System ● President, DCCI attended the SCM Alumni Society's (SAS) Courtesy meeting. ● President and some Directors attended the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between DCCI and RJSC. ● President and Vice President, DCCI attended the Courtesy Call on with Mr. Mosud Mannan, Addle. Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ● President and Vice President, DCCI attended the meeting with all Event Management Companies. ● President, DCCI attended an Informal dinner with Ms Nicola Watkinson, Senior Trade & Investment commissioner arranged by Australian High Commission.
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● President and Vice President, DCCI attended the meeting of Consultation Committee of NBR arranged by FBCCI and NBR. ● President, DCCI attended the Pre Budget Discussion Round Table Discussion on National Budget-2013 arranged by jointly Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bd. And Prothom Alo. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. ● President, DCCI attended the Invitation as a Special Guest on the event “Bangladesh CIO Summit-2013”. ● President, DCCI attended the meeting with Event Management Companies. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the meeting with Mr. Shahidullah, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce. ● President, DCCI attended a dinner held on the rooftop of USAID CCEB project office arranged by USAID and discussed various business issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the meeting with the Vice President of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) at CCCI building in Chittagong. ● President, DCCI attended the Reception Program arranged by Railway Minister and Chandpur District Samity. ● President, DCCI attended as Special Guest at Launching Ceremony of Bangladesh Inbound Tour Operators Association ● President, DCCI attended Round Table Discussion on RMG Sector to review existing health and safety legislation, government and private sector initiatives and to formulate new recommendations and plans to address key challenges. ● In attendance of about 200 students Mr. Md. Sabur Khan moderated The Orientation Program of E2K at DCCI. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI, led by its President attended a Round Table Discussion on BBA in Entrepreneurship and Leadership at DCCI auditorium where Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid, Education Minister was present as chief guest. ● President, DCCI attended Round Table Discussion on RMG Sector to review existing health and safety legislation, government and private sector initiatives and to formulate new recommendations and plans to address key challenges. ● President, Sr. Vice President and Mr. Kh. Shahidul Islam, Director, DCCI attended the meeting with Mr.H.E. Idris, Ambassador of Burkina Faso and presented crest at Hotel Sonargaon. ● President, DCCI attended the Unveiling New Logo (New Logo Launching Ceremony) of Anwar Landmark at DCCI auditorium. ● President, DCCI attended the Seminar on Strengthening Strategic Partnership Between Korea and Bangladesh arranged by Korean Embassy as a panel discussant. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended Annual Dinner of BUILD arranged by BUILD at Westin Hotel. ● President, DCCI attended the "South Asian Grassroots Women Entrepreneurs- Exhibition cum Sale arranged by South Asian Development Forum (SAGDF) at Dhaka district Sports Association Auditorium. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan and Mr. Osama Tasir, Director, DCCI attended the meeting with Mr. Hugo Verhoeven Senior Programme Manager CBI at DCCI. ● President, DCCI attended the Buffet Dinner arranged by British Council at Gulshan
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● The Board of Directors, DCCI led by its President attended the MOU signing ceremony with CTO Forum at DCCI auditorium. ● At Nepal Embassy President, DCCI attended “Interactive Session on Business and Investment Opportunity in Nepal” with Mr. Binod K Chowdhury arranged by Nepal Embassy. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended a Round Table Discussion on Building a Better Business through Finance Diversity ● President, DCCI attended the Program on “Joint initiatives of Bangladesh Bank and CIRDAP for Development of SMEs” jointly organized by Bangladesh Bank and CIRDAP at CIRDAP International Conference Center. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended the Bangladesh Festival opening at Takamatsu in Japan. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended the Business meeting with NRBs and business community in Nagoya in Japan. ● A delegation team led by Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Business meeting with Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) in Tokyo. ● President, DCCI attended the Meeting with Japan Used Car Motor Exporter Association at Shinagawa Prince Hotel. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Iftar followed by dinner arranged by Tokyo business community at Shinagawa Prince Hotel. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended the pre opening event at Takamatsu in Japan. ● President, DCCI attended Planning session of to launching DCCI liaison office in Japan. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI Visited Japan Car Auction System. ● Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Japan organized a reception program for DCCI delegates where Cultural Minister Mr. Abul Kalam Azad, MP & Ambassador Mr. Masud Bin Momen was present. They express & discuss how they are keen to work with DCCI. ● President, DCCI attend dinner Program arranged by Youngone Corporation at Tulip Hall of the Westin Chosun Hotel, Seoul, Korea and discussed bilateral business opportunities. ● A delegation team led by Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, attended Networking Luncheon (Buffet) Offered by KBiz, Korea. ● A delegation led the President, DCCI were invited in a discussion by Youngone Korea, the world 2nd largest Apparel manufacturer in Westin Hotel. Youngone Corporation"s Chairman & C.E.O, Mr. Kihak Sung, Mrs Sung, His team member, Korean Ambassador in BD Mr. Lee with Hon'ble Minister Mr. Faruk Khan, Civil Aviation & Tourism Ministry joined the program. ● DCCI delegates led by the President met with NRB business community with the ambassador of Bangladesh in Korea and the Mr. Faruk Khan, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Civil aviation and Tourism. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended meets with successful Korean SME entrepreneurs. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended Business delegation meeting with NRBs of Korea at Samseon-dong 5-ga, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. ● A delegation led by the President, DCCI met Korean Importers Association
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(KOIMA). Vice Chairman Mr. Hi-Hyun Kim with his Directors welcomes the delegation & committed to involve their 8000 Importers. ● A delegation led by the President, DCCI were invited to have luncheon and business round table discussion organized by KBiz (Korean SME Federation) with the Presence of Hon'ble President of KBiz Mr.Kim, Ki-Mun, Chairman of Korean Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative, our Civil Aviation Minister Faruk Khan, Excellency Ambassador Mr. Lee with lot if high profile business leader. ● DCCI delegates led by Mr. Md. Sabur Khan met with Korean Chamber & Seoul Chamber with a Cordial atmosphere in their office. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended business meeting with Vice Chairman, KOIMA. Korea. ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended business meeting organized by KOTRA at KOTRA Head Quarter, Seocho-gu, Seoul ● A delegation team led by the President, DCCI attended business meeting organized by Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at Chamber Lounge, KCCI building 45 4ga Namdaemun Ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI attended a meeting with CTO forum "Industry- Academy Dialogue: 21st Century ICT Graduates" at DCCI auditorium. ● The Board of DCCI attended a seminar on Building a Caring Society though Zakat at DCCI auditorium. ● President, DCCI attended a reception program arranged by the Embassy of Morocco on the occasion of the 14th Anniversary of the Enthronement of H.E Mohammed VI. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI, led by the President attended the meeting with the High Commissioner of Nigeria at DCCI Board Room and discuss various bilateral business issue. ● President, DCCI attended the meeting with Mr. Taga, Counselor, Japan Embassy at Westin Hotel. ● President, DCCI attended the marriage ceremony of the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Asharaf Ibn Noor at Bangladesh Shooting Complex, Gulshan. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended a Reception, Induction and Installation Ceremony arranged by Lions Club of Dhaka Imperial at Hotel Sonargaon. ● President, DCCI attended a Recognition of NRB arranged by Mr. Shekil Chowdhury, former Sr. Vice President, DCCI at Hotel sonargaon. ● President, DCCI attended a Luncheon arranged by BIAC at Hotel Sonargaon, where he discussed many business opportunities. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan and some office staff of DCCI attended the meeting with Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. ● President DCCI attended the meeting with FBCCI President & Expatriate Minister regarding Mr. AK Azad, former President, FBCCI at Expatriate Welfare Ministry regarding export opportunities. ● President and Vice President, DCCI attended the meeting with Dr. Md. Mamun Habib, Assistant Professor Dept. of Operations Management, Faculty of Business Administration American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB) and Editor- in-Chief, International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM). ● President, Secretary (Acting) and Joint Secretary (Research) attended the meeting with NBR.
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● President, DCCI attended the Luncheon program with the Ambassador of Indonesia arranged ICC Bangladesh. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI, led by the President attended the B2B Matchmaking Between DCCI and Association of Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Malaysia (ACCCIM) delegation. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended the Showcase Malaysia-2013 arranged by Bd. Malaysia Chamber ● President, DCCI attended the Seminar on Enhancing Investment Climate as Chairperson of the Program. ● President, DCCI attended the Cultural Night Followed by Dinner arranged by bd. Malaysia Chamber of Commerce. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended Launching ceremony of a book named “International Standard Social Responsibility”, published by the High Commission of Canada and distributed by CanCham. ● President, DCCI attended CTO Forum and discussed IT related issues. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended a Special Committee Meeting of DCCI Telecom, IT, ICT and Intellectual Property Rights Standing Committee -2013. ● President, DCCI attended the inauguration ceremony of Bangladesh Motor Parts Business Community Welfare Samity as a special guest. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended inauguration ceremony and discussion Meeting on “Image of Bangladesh in the Globe: Role of Mass Media”and expressed valuable opinion arranged by Skyreport24.com. ● President, DCCI attended Reception Program arranged by Italian Embassy at Italian Embassy. ● The Board of Directors, led by President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan of DCCI attended the discussion on Budget for Preparing DCCI’s Reaction at DCCI Auditorium. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI led by President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended World Accreditation Day jointly observed by DCCI and Industry Ministry held at DCCI Auditorium. ● The Board of Directors of DCCI led by President Mr. Md. Sabur Khan attended Post Budget Press Conference at DCCI Auditorium. ● President, DCCI attended the Lunch arranged by Foreign Ministry in the Honor of the Ambassador of the State of Qatar at Padma Guest House and discussed various business scopes. ● President of DCCI, Mr. Md. Sabur Khan signed MOU with ACCA, UK and DCCI. ● Mutual initiative took place to inspire Dutch Government to investment in Bangladesh. ● DCCI President Md. Sabur Khan and Vice Governor of Yunnan Province of China Gao Shuxun met with a view to enhancing business cooperation. ● Mutual understanding with Li & Fung Limited, a Hong Kong-based world famous company took place to purchase more from Bangladesh. ● Mutual discussion held with Private Sector Development Policy Coordination Committee (PSDPCC) to work more intensively. ● He urges US not to scrap GSP for Bangladesh. ● Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Shiro Sadoshima called on DCCI President at DCCI. ● DCCI expresses concern over political unrest & strike and stressed on keeping organizations free from all unrest. ● DCCI will to groom 2,000 young entrepreneurs under intensive supervision
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and initiatives of Mr. Md. Khan. Students from different universities will be picked and groomed up with professional fervor. Successful meeting was conducted with BCSIR, DCCI & Bangladesh Bank representative for creating 2000 New Entrepreneur. ● Mr. Sabur Khan holds business meeting with Sri Lankan Deputy Minister and emphasized on more exposure of Bangladesh products in Lankan market. ● Chinese business team meets leaders of DCCI under supervision of Mr. Khan to find out more business opportunities between the two nations. ● The President urges Qatar NRBs to invest in Bangladesh. ● Mr. Md. Sabur Khan urges Bahrain NRBs to invest in Bangladesh. ● Mr. Khan convinced Businessmen of Abu Dhabi who is agreed to invest in ceramics, oil and gas sector in Bangladesh. ● Mr. Sabur Khan urges Dubai NRBs to invest in Bangladesh. ● DCCI participated in Setouchi Art Festival in Japan followed by invitation from the Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh ● He visited Doha, Qatar to lead trade delegation of Bangladesh for ICC WCF World Chambers Congress. ● Mr. Khan spearheaded US-Bangladesh partnership dialogue from the part of DCCI for more investment in energy sector. ● Analysis on FTA cost-benefit was initiated as per request of Mr. Khan. ● As a part of dynamic initiative of Mr. Khan, DCCI & Registrar of Joint Stock Companies sign MoU which will enhance more business opportunities. ● The President urges Malaysian investors to invest in Bangladesh. ● DCCI team attends Asian and Pacific Energy Forum in Russia. ● Philippines-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been launched. ● Bangladesh-Korea diplomatic relation held ● Mr. Khan showed Nepalese Billionaire Mr. Binod K. Chaudhary in presence of the Ambassador of Nepal some business opportunities and propelled investment in this country. ● Mutual business delegation between Mr. Khan & Mr. Birendra Raturi, International Director of SR Asia took place. ● DCCI trade delegation flied to Japan and South Korea. ● He left for Japan & Korea with Japanese & Korean Ambassador and all Key Chambers & NRB business personalities. ● The president visited Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. They are very keen to invest in BD after positive presentation of the DCCI President. ● Itochu representative, one of the largest investor in Global market highly appreciated about DCCI's Help Desk initiative. They are found committed to visit with some prospective Investor very soon. ● DCCI delegates inaugurated DCCI Japan liaison office officially @ OTA-KU, SANNO 3-1-11, Tokyo 143-0023, Japan. DCCI, led by its President Mr. Khan expect this Corner will play a good role for developing Japan Bangladesh business networking. As per direction of its President, DCCI Help Desk & Japan Liaison office is going to work very closely. ● Mr. Khan Visited the Great Auction System of Used car (Reconditioned) of USS in Tokyo to find more scope to bring good quality cars with less cost. ● DCCI delegates were invited in a discussion by Youngone Korea, the world 2nd largest Apparel manufacturer in Westin Hotel. Youngone committed to provide best support to DCCI 2000 Entrepreneur project as per request of Mr. Sabur Khan.
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● DCCI delegates met with NRB business community in Korea with Embassy & honorable Minister of Bangladesh to increase more business opportunities. ● The president met with Korean Importers association (KOIMA) to increase more business opportunities. ● The president met with KOTRA (Korea Trade & Investment opportunities Agency) to increase more business opportunities. ● DCCI delegates met with Korean Chamber & Seoul Chamber with a Cordial atmosphere in their office to find out more business opportunities. ● DCCI Participated "Industry-Academy Dialogue: 21st Century for ICT Graduates” jointly organized by DCCI and CTO Forum. ● Mr. Khan met Nigerian High Commissioner Mr. Ndubuisi V Amaku to discuss some business development issues. ● Mr. Khan had discussions with 12 Former Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Eminent Lawyer Dr. Kamal Hossain, Barrister Rafiqul Haque, Transcom Chief Mr. Latifur Rahman, ICC Chief, MCCI chief, IFC's Mr. Masroor Riaz and lot more regarding developing different national issues. ● A successful meeting was conducted today with BCSIR, DCCI & Bangladesh Bank representative for creating 2000 New Entrepreneur @ BCSIR conference room, Science Laboratory. BCSIR Chairman, member, Director, R & D Head. All top people joined the discussion and agreed to help DCCI with their 937 existing project.
Some Quotes from Sabur Khan
● We should encourage our young to become an entrepreneur. They should set up their career to be an Entrepreneur. In any case if they fail, they will be able to become a successful employee due to his/her Entrepreneurial strengths he achieved. I am really happy to see lot of organizations and initiators are now moving to encourage our young generation through various campaigns. If this encouragement goes on by all level of stakeholders, there will be no jobless people in our country in near future. We really need a change! ● Young should move to change the country with their innovation, entrepreneurship & leadership. I must salute all of them who are really eager to contribute for developing new entrepreneurs in our beloved country. Young should prove their efficiency through innovation and be the best in global market utilizing the technology. It will make all of us proud. I am confident that the moment is very close when people will know Bangladesh— a country for young entrepreneur. ● Our new generation needs to be educated and trained up in such a way that they will believe in mind to be an entrepreneur, who will not search for a job, rather will provide job to others.
Last but not the least: It is revealed that without dedication, dynamism, innovativeness and risk taking ability an entrepreneur cannot be able to add value in the society and cannot create core competencies. Moreover, society should consider and provide status to the wealthy section of the country not only on the basis of the creation of their personal wealth but how much employment they can create in their organizations. As such social outlook should be changed and individualistic attitude should be removed. Unsystematic risk of the organizations can be reduced through diversification of the
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businesses as well as creation of the competent management of the company. Competitive advantage in the field of the business policy may be feasible if new entrepreneurs take lesson from the life sketch of Sabur. His group is now working as a price leader firm in the industry. But when competition will grow up, organizations will be more competitive and simultaneously work both as effectively and efficiently. Ultimately services can be provided at low cost and quality can be ensured.
Under the capable leadership of Mr. Sabur, Daffodil Family render services to the human being and the society of the country. Daffodil Family is a technological institution that provides education, ICT, Hardware, Software, Internet. Now- a- days this Family contributed and involved in business in our country and also expanded business in the international arena. As an entrepreneur, he is a very dedicated entrepreneur due to his vision and mission simultaneously working towards contributing economy of the Bangladesh. Young entrepreneurs especially those who want to involve in the ICT sector may be more interested in doing entrepreneurial activities, they can consider Sabur as one of the pioneer entrepreneur in the field of ICT. He worked hard to bridge the gap between digital divide. Without proper target oriented planning and its successful implementation, entrepreneur cannot be able to achieve the goal. Mr. Sabur worked hard and proved that he has been working with innovative ideas, enthusiastic, dynamic, risk taking attitude, ethical and proficient support system.
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