Experts who
drive change.

Md. Masud Sadiq is an accomplished trade facilitation strategist and former Grade-1 Member of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) under the Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh, with more than 30 years of premier leadership in customs administration.

S.M. Ferdous Alam is a two‑time National Integrity Award recipient and a former Grade 1 Bangladesh Civil Service officer with more than 32 years of leadership in standards, transport, and sectoral ministries, specializing in regulatory reform, institutional modernization, and digital governance.

Mohammed Mahraj-ul-Alam Samrat is a trade facilitation expert with over 12 years of experience in customs modernization and logistics. Formerly with the NBR, he specializes in regulatory reform, automation, and developing efficient, competitive trade infrastructure in Bangladesh.

Abu Saleh Muhammad Saifullah is the Director and COO at TRACE Consulting. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in strategic leadership, digital transformation, and managing complex, large-scale development projects for government agencies and international stakeholders.

Nahrin Rahman Swarna, a senior development professional with ten years of experience, excels in leading international trade and trade facilitation initiatives. Specializing in trade policy and automation systems, her core expertise includes risk-based clearance frameworks, policy analysis, and cross-sector stakeholder collaboration.

Nabeel Khan brings over a decade of comprehensive experience in trade, retail, training, investment, and private sector development. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed complex relationships across both corporate and nonprofit sectors, utilizing his expertise in business strategy to drive growth and expand organizational influence.

Mimma Afrin is a highly regarded quality and laboratory management specialist with over 10 years of experience. She excels in ISO accreditation, food safety, and digital solutions, strengthening national quality systems and agricultural trade capacity through her expertise in international standards.

An accomplished finance and operations leader with 30+ years of experience. He specializes in strategic financial management, regulatory compliance, and procurement across donor-funded programs, ensuring organizational transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainable growth for global stakeholders. donor-funded development programs and corporate sectors.

Dr. Md. Shafi Uddin is a Bangladeshi agricultural expert with over 32 years of experience in the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), including serving as director of the PQW and NPPO representative under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).

Sushanta Kumer Sarker is a results management and private sector development specialist with over 18 years of professional experience. He currently serves as Director & Head of MREL at TRACE Consulting, leading monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and impact assessment initiatives.

Recardo Saurav Antor Halder is a Research Economist with extensive expertise in trade policy, trade facilitation, and market access. Having contributed to leading think tanks and donor-funded projects, he combines analytical rigor with hands-on project experience to turn evidence into practical, implementable policy recommendations.

Rubayat E Shams Anik is an experienced researcher and project manager specializing in applied policy analysis, multi-country stakeholder engagement, and international event coordination. He has contributed to significant global platforms, including the G20, while consistently delivering evidence-based research to drive impactful development initiatives.

An IT project manager with a strong background in business analysis, technical documentation, and data-driven solution development. She possesses hands-on experience coordinating large-scale digital transformation projects for government agencies, successfully aligning complex stakeholder requirements with the delivery of scalable, institutional-focused digital platforms.

Mahanaz Akter Lopa serves as a trade facilitation specialist with over four years of experience in trade facilitation and international affairs management. Her role encompasses trade and economic research, trade policy and regulatory analysis, WTO TFA gap assessments, and trade and investment analysis.

A research and policy analyst specializing in logistics, trade facilitation, and regulatory reform. He has over five years of experience supporting evidence-based economic initiatives and high-level policy platforms, focusing on institutional strengthening, stakeholder coordination, and the delivery of actionable recommendations for decision-makers.

Fahmida Akter is a legal and operations associate at TRACE Consulting, bringing over five years of experience across legal support, program execution, and organizational operations within the development sector. Her expertise lies in translating policy into practice, with a focus on efficient delivery, stakeholder alignment, and inclusive program design.

Himadri Shekhar Ganguly is an accounts and finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and cost control. Drawing on experience with a multinational drilling contractor, he brings disciplined financial management and reliable reporting to support TRACE’s operations.

Md. Muftehedul Islam Mithul is a senior software engineer at TRACE Consulting, where he contributes to software engineering, digital transformation, and technology-driven solutions for businesses and institutions.

Shefayat E Shams Adib is a full-stack developer at TRACE Consulting, with experience in web engineering, applied AI, and scalable system architecture. His expertise spans enterprise software development, computer vision, and natural language processing, with a consistent focus on delivering production-ready solutions across the public and private sectors.

A laboratory quality and compliance specialist with over 16 years of experience in laboratory operations, ISO accreditation, and analytical testing. He has led national initiatives focused on laboratory modernization, implementing quality management systems, and ensuring strict compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.

Tabassum Sirajam Munira is an accomplished pharmaceutical quality and regulatory professional with over 22 years of experience spanning laboratory accreditation, capacity building, and international quality management frameworks. Currently she serves as the QMS Expert (Medical Laboratory Accreditation) at TRACE Consulting.

A digital content and multimedia specialist with over 12 years of experience in creative branding, graphic design, and storytelling. Tanvir specializes in developing impactful visual content, multimedia productions, and digital communication materials.

A research professional with five years of experience in administrative logistics, human resources, and research coordination. She is highly proficient in technical writing, data visualization, and leveraging advanced digital applications to streamline project documentation, policy briefs, and technical report development for impactful initiatives.

A research professional with experience in governance, trade facilitation, and social development. She has supported government and private stakeholders through field research, data analysis, and report writing, demonstrating a strong commitment to using rigorous evidence to drive policy reform and sustainable development.

Riya Biswas is a Research Intern at TRACE Consulting, where she contributes to evidence-based research and analysis in the areas of climate change, economic vulnerability, household welfare, and development economics. With an academic background in economics and growing expertise in quantitative methods, she is building her career in rigorous data analysis and policy-oriented research.

Md. Mahamudul Hasan is a research intern at TRACE Consulting, with experience in social research, data analysis, and evidence-based policy work in Bangladesh. His expertise spans survey and questionnaire design, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and turning findings into clear, usable insights. He holds a B.S.S. in Economics from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).

Naved Afnan is a research intern at TRACE Consulting and an economics undergraduate at East West University. He brings hands-on experience across field settings, socio-economic research, and data analysis. His expertise spans primary field survey design, quantitative data collection, and translating complex field findings into clear, actionable policy and strategic insights.