Syed Tanvir Husain Joins Banglalink as Chief People Officer

Banglalink, one of Bangladesh’s leading digital operators, has appointed Syed Tanvir Husain as its Chief People Officer (CPO), further strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its transformation into a future-ready digital services organization. He assumed the role on November 1, 2026, bringing more than three decades of diverse corporate experience, including over two decades in executive leadership positions.

A seasoned business and human resources leader, Tanvir brings extensive expertise in organizational transformation, strategic people management, leadership development, business growth, and workforce productivity. Throughout his career, he has played pivotal roles in shaping organizational capabilities, driving transformation, and building high-performance cultures across telecommunications, technology, financial services, manufacturing, and diversified industries.

Prior to joining Banglalink, Tanvir served as Divisional HR Head – Steel and Consumer Goods at Abul Khair Group. Previously, he held the position of Senior Advisor at ACI Limited and served as Chief Growth Officer at SSL Wireless, where he gained valuable experience in business strategy, growth, and digital transformation.

A significant chapter of his career was with Grameenphone, where he served as Chief Human Resources Officer for more than five years, contributing to the company’s people strategy, leadership capabilities, and organizational transformation. Earlier, he held senior leadership positions at Airtel Bangladesh as Chief Human Resources Officer, Citibank N.A., and British American Tobacco Bangladesh, where he led the Manufacturing HR function.

In his new role, Tanvir will spearhead Banglalink’s people and organizational strategy, with a focus on strengthening leadership capabilities, accelerating talent development, enhancing workforce productivity, and fostering a high-performance, AI-first culture. His leadership will be instrumental in building an agile, future-ready organization capable of supporting Banglalink’s evolving business ambitions and sustainable growth.

Commenting on his appointment, Syed Tanvir Husain, Chief People Officer of Banglalink, said:

“I am delighted to join Banglalink at such a defining stage of its journey. I believe meaningful transformation begins with people. By empowering our talent, strengthening leadership, and embracing AI as an enabler of productivity and innovation, we can build an organization that is agile, ambitious, and ready for the future. I look forward to working with my colleagues to foster a culture where people are inspired to challenge conventions, embrace change, and deliver exceptional business outcomes.”

Banglalink welcomes Tanvir as its first Chief People Officer, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to placing people, leadership, and organizational capability at the heart of its transformation. His extensive cross-industry experience and proven leadership will play an important role in advancing Banglalink’s ambition to become a leading digital services company.

About Banglalink

Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, is dedicated to enabling the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. Driven by the vision of “Digital For All,” Banglalink delivers a wide range of digital services right at customers’ fingertips. Its portfolio includes the telco-agnostic super-app MyBL, the premier infotainment platform Toffee, and RYZE, the country’s first AI-powered digital lifestyle package. As a fully owned subsidiary of VEON, a Nasdaq-listed global digital operator, Banglalink remains committed to driving innovation and building a brighter, more inclusive future for Bangladesh.