New Executive Director joins BASIS

Abu Issa Md. Mainuddin has joined Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) as its new Executive Director (ED) on Tuesday.

It was in the newly elected BASIS Executive Council (2022-2023)’s election manifesto to appoint a new ED as well as one of the priorities of 1st 100-day plan. The Executive Council is pleased to fulfill a major commitment from their end.

Mr. Abu Issa Md Mainuddin is an established figure in the tech industry, especially in the telecom sector, and has 24 years+ experience with Grameenphone, Siemens, ADN Telecom, and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).

He completed his MSc from Applied Physics & Electronics, Dhaka University and MBA from IBA, Dhaka University. He is Former President of OFA Dhaka Chapter; Vice President of APECE-EEE Alumni Association; General Secretary of Child Sight Foundation; Member of Savar Golf Club, Club 89 Ltd, IBA Alumni Club Ltd. and Cadet College Club Ltd.

BASIS Executive Council believes that Mr. Mainuddin is the right person with prudent capabilities to drive the agenda of BASIS and propel the ICT industry to newer heights.

The new Executive Council (2022-2023) of BASIS, headed by President Russell T. Ahmed, won the election on December 26, 2021 and took over the charges of the BASIS office on January 6, 2022. The inauguration program titled ‘Installation Ceremony’ was held on January 13, 2022, at ICCB, Dhaka.