Md. Belayet Hossain was the Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd. (APSCL).
He was born in Madaripur on 1 February, 1963. He did his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from BUET in 1984. He joined as Chairman of BPDB on 12 February, 2020. He is the 37th Chairman of BPDB. Before joining as Chairman, he was the Member (Generation) of BPDB.
Mr. Belayet joined Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) as an Assistant Engineer on 28 October, 1984. He worked at the Ghorasal 3rd & 4th Unit Extension Projects, Ghorasal Power Station, Siddhirganj Power Station, Tongi 80 MW Gas Turbine Power Station, Renewable Energy Research & Development Directorate. He was the Project Director of Pre-Payment Metering Project and Chief Engineer, Ghorashal Power Station and Chief Engineer, P&D BPDB. Moreover, he worked in lien at a gas turbine power station under the Dubai Electricity & water Authority.
He visited Russia, China, USA, Singapore, Thailand, India, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Belgium etc. for training and professional purposes.
He is married and blessed with four offspring.
Khondaker Zayed Ahsan is a Director at United Group. He joined the company in January 2019 as a Management Trainee. He has been overseeing the implementation of some of the key initiatives within United Power Generation and Distribution Company Ltd., United Property Solutions Ltd., United Lube Oil Ltd. and United Trust.
After successful completion of his internship, he joined as an Associated Director of United Enterprises & Co. Ltd. In his new role he is now actively driving the business of the group including United Engineering and Power Services Ltd.
Mr. Ahsan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the prestigious Stony Brook University in New York. While enrolled in Stony Brook University, he was an active member of the student community, serving on the board of multiple student associations. Upon graduation, he joined Broder- Mansoor Inc, a renowned wealth management company based in New York City, where he gained valuable experience and exposure working with high net- worth clientele.
Mr. Ahsan is passionate about growing the business coverage of the group and working in several long and short term projects. He is an energetic and target oriented personality. He is helping to bring energy and dynamism in the organization. He is a great believer of team work and dreams to achieve lots of milestone as a member of management team.
Mr. Sharfuddin Akther Rashid currently holds the position of Director at United Group. His professional journey commenced in 2017 within the retail division of the Group. In his initial days, Mr. Rashid’s engagement across various departments honed his cross-departmental proficiency, enhancing his understanding of intricate mechanisms that drive the organizational operations of United Group.
Mr. Rashid considers himself fortunate to have joined the organization at a pivotal moment, coinciding with its strategic entry into the mainstream Food and Beverage (F&B) services sector. At that time, the management had set its sights on expanding the retail division of the group. Upon joining, Mr. Rashid actively participated in the Chef’s Table Courtside project, a cutting-edge food court initiative and, Elevate, a premium Health & Fitness Facility. Following this, he continued his involvement as a key member of the core team responsible for the comprehensive planning and management of the retail division.
Mr. Rashid’s expertise in navigating the redevelopment of UIU Campus, Dhanmondi into Unimart and Chef’s Table presented a chance to spearhead an unconventional business expansion. Drawing on this experience, he actively oversaw the expansion of Unimart and Chef’s Table at Gulshan-1, an exclusive destination offering a curated customer experience across multiple floors. Furthermore, Mr. Rashid played a pivotal role in advancing the Group’s F&B brands: Indulge and Crisp.
In addition to advancing the retail sector with F&B services, Mr. Rashid anticipates venturing into new avenues such as Private Label Brands (PLB) and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing. Expressing an interest in the potential of clean and renewable energy, he sees this as an opportune time to invest, recognizing its significance for the future. Mr. Rashid emphasizes the importance of unwavering dedication and tenacious effort in upholding the business legacy of the Group.