TEDxSUST

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Abdur Rakib

  Abdur Rakib is a technology leader and entrepreneur serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Programming Hero and Phitron.io. With more than a decade of experience across software engineering, project management, strategy, and technology-driven organizations, he has built his career at the intersection of technology and people. He began his career as a software developer and later moved into project management and strategic leadership. Before joining Programming Hero as COO, he spent five years at Brain Station 23, where he worked across technical and strategic roles and contributed to large-scale digital projects. He had also been advising Programming Hero since 2020, helping shape its growth and strategy.

• Abu Sayed Al Sagor

  **Abu Sayed Al Sagor** is an entrepreneur, technology professional, and social impact advocate dedicated to using technology and innovation to create practical solutions for communities in Bangladesh. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of BD Assistant and has also been involved in building ventures that connect technology, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Through his work, Sagor focuses on transforming ideas into scalable solutions, empowering people through technology, and addressing real-world challenges through innovation. His entrepreneurial journey reflects a commitment to creating meaningful impact while encouraging young people to think beyond conventional boundaries. As a speaker, he brings perspectives from entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and social impact, inspiring audiences to approach challenges with creativity, purpose, and an action-oriented mindset.

• Abul Bashar Raz

  President, SUST Autodrive. Robotics Engineer at Robotbulls

  𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐳, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭. Under his leadership, the team has already built and tested an electric car and is now taking a bold step forward, working to create the country’s very first fully autonomous vehicle. Beyond this groundbreaking initiative, Raz is a Robotics Engineer at Robotbulls, Paris, where he is helping develop Robert, a humanoid robot inspired by the world-renowned Sophia. His work is redefining the possibilities of AI and robotics on a global scale.

• Dr. Choudhury Abul Anam Rashed Anam Rashed

  **Dr. Choudhury Abul Anam Rashed** is a Professor in the Department of Industrial & Production Engineering at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). With academic and professional expertise spanning manufacturing, technology management, and supply chain systems, he has dedicated his career to advancing engineering education, research, and innovation. His work explores how technology and emerging ideas can transform industries and create new opportunities for the next generation. In his TEDx talk, he shares insights on **agriculture, artificial intelligence, employment, and the future of young professionals**, encouraging young people to look beyond traditional career paths and recognize the opportunities created by technological and economic transformation. Through his teaching, research, and mentorship, Dr. Rashed continues to inspire students and young professionals to think critically, embrace change, and build meaningful careers in a rapidly evolving world.

• Dr. Md. Al-Amin

  Dr. Md. Al-Amin is a Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). He holds a PhD in Sociology and Methodology of Social Research from the University of Milan, Italy, and has extensive research experience in development, labor studies, marginalized communities, and social vulnerability. His research has focused particularly on the lives and livelihoods of tea plantation workers in Bangladesh, including poverty, education, labor control, social exclusion, and occupational mobility. His work has been published in international peer-reviewed journals, including Labor History and Children’s Geographies. He has also led research projects examining the challenges and social vulnerabilities faced by tea-garden communities.

• K M Shariatullah

  Intern at CASSA, Founder of Tachyon

  𝐊𝐌 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡, 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭 & 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫. Currently an Intern at the Center for Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics, Shariatullah has dedicated himself to exploring the mysteries of the universe. He is also the Founder and President of ট্যাকিয়ন – Tachyon, a platform built to foster scientific curiosity and research in astronomy. Previously, he served as the President of the Copernicus Astronomical Memorial of SUST (CAM-SUST), where he inspired countless students to look up at the stars with wonder and inquiry.

• Mohammad Sabbir Jahangir

  Mohammad Sabbir Jahangir is a seasoned Human Resources leader and currently serves as Director of Human Resources at Perfetti Van Melle Bangladesh. With more than a decade of experience across telecommunications, manufacturing, education, and other sectors, he has built his career around strategic planning, talent acquisition, organizational development, and people management. His work sits at the intersection of people and technology, with a particular interest in how AI and digital transformation are reshaping the workplace. He believes that while technology can transform jobs and accelerate decision-making, human judgment, ethics, and leadership must remain at the center.

• Sayem Faruk

  Founder & CEO, Airwork AI

  Founder & CEO, Airwork AI • Built a platform serving 200+ companies across 15 countries, connecting talents from 30 nations • 10+ years of experience in entrepreneurship and scaling diverse businesses • Co-founder, Alpha BD (6+ years in business leadership) • Certified Supply Chain Analyst & Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) • BBA in Marketing & Finance, IBA, University of Dhaka

• Sohag Mia

  Tech Influencer & Educator

  Founder of “Sohag360,” one of Bangladesh’s earliest and most popular tech YouTube channels (1.9M subscribers & 888K+ Facebook followers) • BBA & MBA, Daffodil International University • Managing Director, Techaloy (IT skills development platform) • Organizer of TEDxDaffodilU event • Recipient of the Rising Youth Award by the Education Minister of Bangladesh

• Syed Almas Kabir Kabir

  Syed Almas Kabir is an entrepreneur, technology leader, and ICT industry advocate with more than three decades of experience in Bangladesh’s technology sector. He is the Managing Director and CEO of MetroNet Bangladesh Limited, where he has played a key role in expanding the company’s nationwide data-communication and IT services. A former President of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), Kabir has also contributed to technology policy, industry development, and entrepreneurship through leadership roles in organizations including FBCCI and the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He studied Electrical Engineering at Jadavpur University and earned his master’s degree from New York University. Before entering the corporate world, he spent more than a decade in academia, teaching and holding administrative positions at universities in Bangladesh.

• Tarif Mohammad Khan

  Tarif Mohammad Khan is a brand marketing, business strategy, and communications professional with experience spanning brand strategy, growth transformation, entrepreneurship, and startup development. He currently serves as Head of Communication at Dekko ISHO Venture Capital and is a National Startup Coach at Accelerating Bangladesh. An alumnus of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Tarif has been actively involved in mentoring young entrepreneurs, judging business and marketing competitions, and engaging with students on careers, entrepreneurship, and the changing world of work. His work brings together communication, business strategy, technology, and human-centered thinking.

• Umme Kulsum Popy

  Umme Kulsum Popy is an agriculture entrepreneur and advocate for food awareness and sustainable agricultural practices in Bangladesh. Through her work and digital engagement, she seeks to change how people perceive agriculture and encourage greater awareness of the food we consume. Popy believes agriculture is not merely a traditional profession; it is a vital part of human life and an emerging space for entrepreneurship, innovation, and opportunity. She encourages young people to explore agriculture while empowering consumers to learn more about food quality, nutrition, harvesting, and safe consumption.