As the founder of Waste and Circular Economy Advisers in 2015, and with over 20 years of waste management industry experience, Mahobul Islam has worked in the public and private sectors of the waste management industry as a Country Representative, team leader, technical expert, operations specialist, and problem solver. His early career in the private sector was characterized by his ability to increase productivity and profitability, improve customer and employee satisfaction, and negotiate and manage contracts. Since the early 2000s, Mahobul has shifted his consulting focus by assisting dozens of countries, and city clients across the globe as a subcontractor and, since 2020, as the president of the firm. With extensive experience in collection efficiency and routing, waste composition and generation studies, facility and collection system management and operations, and as a senior business manager, Islam brings a wealth of knowledge and resources for the benefit of the firm’s clients.
Ms. Salma Akter is an expert in the field of sustainable agriculture, urban waste and water management, and the nexus between these areas. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she has been instrumental in promoting sustainable production and consumption practices, with a focus on social inclusion. Ms. Akter’s work has focused primarily on the intersection of urban waste, water, and agriculture. She has worked on numerous projects aimed at developing sustainable waste and water management systems, promoting the use of waste and water for agriculture, and ensuring social inclusion in these practices. Throughout her career, Ms. Akter has been committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women in her work. She has worked closely with women and marginalized communities, promoting their participation in sustainable agriculture, waste and water management practices. Ms. Akter holds an MSc in Horticulture, which has helped her to integrate scientific knowledge into her work on sustainable agriculture. She has applied this expertise to numerous projects aimed at developing sustainable agriculture practices, such as agroforestry, intercropping, and sustainable use of soil and water resources. Ms. Akter’s expertise in sustainable agriculture, waste, and water management has been recognized nationally and internationally. In addition to her professional work, Ms. Akter is actively involved in various community initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and waste and water management practices.
M. F. Shadekul Islam is a renowned renewable energy expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. He has a strong background in renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. He has been involved in numerous projects ranging from small-scale community-based initiatives to large-scale commercial projects, and has worked closely with various stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector organizations, and civil society groups. Throughout his career, Mr. Islam has been committed to promoting sustainable energy development and helping communities to access clean and affordable energy. He has also been a strong advocate for policy and regulatory frameworks that support renewable energy development and investment. He has also been invited to speak at various international conferences and events on renewable energy and sustainable development. Mr. Islam holds an MSc in M. Eng. in Energy and Environmental Management from International Institute of Management, University of Flensburg, Germany. In addition to his professional work, Mr. Islam is actively involved in various community initiatives aimed at promoting renewable energy and environmental conservation. He is a respected thought leader in the renewable energy sector in South Asia and has made significant contributions to advancing the industry in the region.
Mr. Uttam Kumer Sarker is a highly experienced training and capacity building specialist with a career spanning over 25 years. He has dedicated his career to waste, sanitation, and Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) for urban and rural local government, working extensively in this field to improve the lives and health of people in his community. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his expertise in designing and implementing as well as providing technical assistance and training to local government officials and community members. His deep knowledge of waste management, sanitation, and FSM has allowed him to develop effective strategies for improving the health and wellbeing of people in both urban and rural areas.
He has also worked extensively in the area of sanitation, developing strategies for improving sanitation infrastructure and promoting good hygiene practices. Throughout his career, he has been committed to capacity building, empowering local government officials and community members with the skills and knowledge needed to sustainably manage waste, improve sanitation, and implement FSM systems. His passion for this work has made him a valuable asset to organizations and communities seeking to improve their waste management and sanitation practices.
Mizanur Rahaman is an International Business Development expert in both the corporate and development sector. Mizanur completed his master’s degree in Agricultural Science as a regular academic plan from Bangladesh Agricultural University. He is one of the pioneer experts in northern region for Linking waste, Environment, Farming, Livelihood and Empowerment.
He has over 15 years working experience both in national and abroad major functioning as a senior position overseeing different donor on waste management, sanitation, marketing and agricultural development projects. Mizanur have been working around value chain development engaging multiple stakeholders’ platforms, an international standard of organizational skills, and problem-solving, flexible. He has proven expertise of quality compost preparation by solid waste management and their grading, shorting, packaging, branding & marketing through applied value chain approach. He has positive attitude of environmental sustainability gender equality and woman & youth development. Mr. Rahman has taken on the role of Business Development Adviser for the Rangpur region, where he will be responsible for driving business growth and development in this key market.
Jamal got near about 2 decades of meaningful engagement with private sector works and NGOs also within this time he have been active near about 15 years of Value Chain and market development work with the NGOs and engagement with Private Sector Enterprises and corporate sector in the hill district and southern part of Bangladesh. He has proven on market system development proficient, private sector development, value chain development, sector development and market linkage who demonstrated working knowledge development of market system changes with a key focus towards SMEs business growth and expansion. Managed Market assessment, Market Linkages services and livelihoods activities, Business Planning and BDS intervention for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) development as well as facilitate partnerships with different sectors and private business in rural and urban level. He has experienced more than seven years water and sanitation as well as assist to solid waste management entrepreneurs to leading for management capacity through market system approach under Practical Action and Samajic Orthnaytic Unnayan. Assist to conduct market research and value chain analysis, business plan, market linkage and development technical capacity.
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