DR. KAMRUL AHSAN FRSA
Global Chairman
Visionary Leader / Innovator and Tech Entrepreneur | Global Strategist | Educationist, Social Reformer and Media Personality
Foundation and Education
- Graduated from Bangladesh Military Academy with distinction
- Advanced academic journey in the United Kingdom since 2003
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) / (PhD)
- Completed Climate Change studies at the University of Oxford
Academic and Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (UK)
- Founded in 1754 by William Shipley as the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, it was granted a Royal Charter in 1847, and the right to use the term "Royal" in its name by King Edward VII in 1908. Members of the society became known as Fellows from 1914.
- Notable Fellows (before 1914, called Members) include Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, Stephen Hawking, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, David Attenborough, Judi Dench, William Hogarth, John Diefenbaker, and Tim Berners-Lee. Today, the RSA has fellows elected from 80 countries worldwide.
Military, Leadership and Public Service
- Commissioned Officer, Bangladesh Army (joined 1997)
- Past President, UK International Student Association, United Kingdom
- Past Secretary General, UK Association for Human Rights
- President, The Omniverse Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in the United Kingdom
Diplomatic and Advisory Roles
- Honorary Consul of the Republic of Guinea (designated by the President)
- Adviser, International Relations to Vice President of Maldives
- Special Envoy to Tourism Minister, Maldives (Technology and Innovation)
- Advisor on International Relations to the Minister of Housing and Local Government of Malaysia
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Adviser to Royal Family members of Oman, UAE, Bahrain and Malaysia
Global Business and Enterprise
Entrepreneurial leadership across 50+ business entities worldwide with registered and licensed operations in the UK, Turkey, Malaysia, Vietnam, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, India, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka. Active operations in 14 countries since 2006 with teams representing 15 nationalities.
Global partnerships include business collaboration with American musician La Toya Jackson for the global fashion brand "La Toya Jackson Lifestyle and Fashion" in London. Strategic ventures include drone manufacturing, oil and gas, and technology initiatives with partnerships across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.
Joint Venture and Brand Collaborations
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Mecca Cola
(France)
- first halal beverage concept
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Kova Paint
(Vietnam)
- nano technology paint
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VietBean
- Vietnamese coffee legacy brand
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Dil Roti
- Chinese Roti heritage brand
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Safranza
- Persian and Arabian fine-dine chain
Innovation and Technology Ecosystems
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Hello Superstars - Global digital ecosystem connecting stars and followers in real time.
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Ummah Stars - Unified global Muslim social media platform.
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Helmet Stars - Secure social media platform for military audiences.
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mGES (Migration Governance Ecosystem) - Migration technology revolution.
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HR DNA - Human capital tracing and empowerment platform.
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JAGO-RISE Bangladesh - E-shadow governance and civic accountability system.
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Space Rose Rocket Technology - Private rocket initiative in Bangladesh.
FinTech and Aviation Breakthroughs
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Tap n Pay - NFC card-based e-wallet in Bangladesh (2014).
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Pocket Pay - E-wallet to e-wallet remittance in UAE and Malaysia (2017).
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Aviation Link - Founded full-fledged international cargo airlines in partnership with
Aviation Link, USA.
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Middle Eastern Airline Portfolio - General Sales Agent for passenger and cargo operations of leading Middle
Eastern airlines.
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Robotics and Drone JV - First humanoid robotics technology transfer and drone JV initiatives in
Bangladesh.
Media, Influence and Recognition
- Featured in 500+ international newspapers and media publications as an innovator
- Coverage includes Associated Press (AP), NBC, FOX, and major global outlets
- Pioneer in investigative journalism in Bangladesh
- Produced and hosted 100 TV episodes of "Bibeker Kache Prosno" on ATN Bangla focused on crime and human rights
Social Impact and Humanitarian Work
- 20+ years dedicated service for Bangladeshi expatriates in GCC and ASEAN
- Digital consular and welfare solutions through e-remittance and technology infrastructure
- Founder of Zafar Bin Mahammed Al Patwary Foundation (licensed charity in Bangladesh)
- Supports colleges, mosques, sanitation projects, drinking water systems, and roads
Sports, Culture and Global Engagement
- Founder, ZafRani Sporting Club recognized by Bangladesh Football Federation
- Initiated Bangladesh participation in La Liga Youth Tournament, Malaysia (2005)
- ZafRani Sporting Club became runners-up in U16 La Liga Youth Tournament
Global Network and Strategic Influence
- Strategic ties with royal families across the Middle East and Malaysia
- Connections with global celebrities and international institutions
- Cross-border ecosystem built across Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Creativity Works
Dr. Kamrul Ahsan is a popular writer and poet with multiple novels and poetry publications in Bengali. He also writes on management, innovation, and good governance.
He founded the English daily newspaper "The Mandate," designed for diplomats and policymakers, and continues to build media and publication platforms with global relevance.
Philosophy and Belief
- "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
- "If you are tired of technology, you are tired of life."
- "If you hate to be king, be a kingmaker."
- “Whatever challenges come your way, Allah is there to resolve your problem, so keep praying."