Experts who
drive change.
TRACE brings together a permanent core team of trade specialists, researchers, and technologists
Managing Director
Leading TRACE's vision of practical, high-impact consulting for governments and development partners.
MD & CEO
Fuad M Khalid Hossen
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Fuad M Khalid Hossen, currently serving as Managing Director and CEO of TRACE Consulting, is widely recognized as Bangladesh’s leading expert in trade facilitation and trade policy reform, with more than 14 years of experience in system modernization, export-led growth, and regulatory reform.
Our in-house specialists
Full-time TRACE professionals with deep expertise across our multiple service areas are the driving force behind every project we deliver.
Mohammed Mahraj-ul-Alam Samrat
Head of Trade Facilitation and Regulatory Compliance
Mohammed Mahraj-ul-Alam Samrat is a customs and trade facilitation specialist with expertise in customs modernization, regulatory reform, and border management systems in Bangladesh.
Abu Saleh Muhammad Saifullah
Director & COO
Abu Saleh Muhammad Saifullah is a development professional experienced in planning, managing, and coordinating large-scale projects across public and private sector initiatives.
A.S. Mobarak Uddin Ahmed
Chief Financial Officer
A.S. Mobarak Uddin Ahmed is a highly experienced finance and operations professional with over 30 years of expertise in financial management, compliance, procurement, administration, and organizational operations across donor-funded development programs and corporate sectors.
Mimma Afrin
Technical Lead, Laboratory Operations
Mimma Afrin is a quality and laboratory management specialist with experience in laboratory accreditation, food safety systems, and international trade compliance.
Sushanta Kumer Sarker
Director & Head of MREL (Monitoring, Research, Evaluation & Learning)
Sushanta Kumer Sarker is a results management and private sector development specialist with over 18 years of professional experience across Bangladesh, Malawi, Nigeria, and the Solomon Islands.
Nabeel Khan
Head of Partnerships & Strategic Growth
Nabeel has more than a decade of experience in trade, retail, training, investment, and private sector development, working across both corporate and non-profit sectors.
Recardo Saurav Antor Halder
Manager of Business Development
Recardo is currently serving as the manager, business development and communications, at TRACE Consulting. Recardo brings strong expertise in business development, trade policy, economic research, and program operations.
Moudud Ahmmed Sujan
External Affairs and Engagement Lead
Moudud Ahmmed Sujan is a policy communication professional with experience in journalism, newsroom leadership, public-sector proposal development, stakeholder communication, and strategic content planning.
Bushra Haque
Legislative Specialist
Bushra is a legal and policy specialist with extensive expertise in international trade law, regulatory reform, and legislative drafting.
Rubayat E Shams Anik
Policy, Research, and Business Development Specialist
Rubayat E Shams (RES) Anik is a policy researcher and project management professional with more than 5 years of experience in international development, think tanks, applied policy research, and multi-country stakeholder engagement.
Ahmed Julker Nine
Research and Policy Analyst
Ahmed Julker Nine is a research and policy analyst specializing in logistics, trade facilitation, regulatory analysis, and public policy in Bangladesh.
Tahsina Shiva
IT Project Manager
Tahsina Shiva specializes in managing technology projects with experience in business analysis, process coordination, technical documentation, and digital solution delivery.
Shaila Rahman Ema
Communication Officer
Shaila Rahman Ema works in strategic communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and development-sector outreach.
Md. Mahmudur Rahman
Laboratory Specialist
Md. Mahmudur Rahman is a laboratory quality and compliance specialist with over 16 years of experience in laboratory operations, ISO accreditation, and analytical testing across food, textile, feed, and water sectors.
Tanvir Kabir
Digital Content and Multimedia Specialist
Tanvir Kabir has over 12+ years of experience in graphic design, video production, and digital content creation, with a strong focus on delivering impactful visual communication across multiple platforms.
Umme Mahbuba Tama
Research Associate
Umme Mahbuba Tama, a research associate at TRACE Consulting, has five years of experience in administrative logistics, human resources, and research coordination.
Tanjum Tushi
Research Associate
Tanjum Tushi is a research professional with experience in governance, trade facilitation, and social development
The right expert, for the right problem
TRACE leverages a strong network of senior domain experts, academics, former government officials, international trade lawyers, and sector specialists, engaging their expertise to provide the precise depth and insight each project requires.
Dr. Md. Shafi Uddin
Technical Expert- Plant Quarantine and SPS Compliance Systems
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).
Md. Anamul Hoque
Technical Expert- Laboratory Quality Management & International Compliance Systems
Md. Anamul Hoque is a highly accomplished laboratory management executive and technical assessor with 16 years of progressive experience across top-tier multinational inspection bodies and accredited facilities, including SGS and Bureau Veritas.
