Connecting Africa and Bangladesh Through Economic Diplomacy

Empowering trade, innovation, and partnerships across borders

From United Nations Peacekeeping to Global Business

Welcome to my personal space! I am a trilingual (Bengali-English-French) global business leader, digital strategist, and former UN peacekeeper passionate about connecting businesses in Africa and Bangladesh. With experience across Africa, Asia, and North America.”

“I specialize in connecting exporters and importers across Africa and Bangladesh through platforms like the Africa Bangladesh Business Forum, and Kingmansa leveraging strategic collaboration, technology and global trade expertise.”

My Journey of Impact: Peacekeeping, Trade & Innovation

Kingmansa Solutions Inc.

Founder & CEO, British Columbia, Canada (2025-Present) | A Canadian born B2B & B2C digital platform connecting Bangladeshi exporters with importers across the African continent, streamlining trade through technology, trust, and innovation.

Africa Bangladesh Business Forum (ABBF)

Founder & President, ABBF, Republic of Guinea, Africa (2023 to Present) | Connecting Businesses in Africa and Bangladesh, facilitating export-import.

Danapuri Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Country Manager, Republic of Guinea (2019 to Present) | Trusted Identity Solutions Provider, Danapuri offers funding, investment, and advisory services in project initiation, pricing, and contract management.

Tech Point Ltd.

Founder & CEO, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2013-2019) | An IT/ITES company for innovative software and digital solutions for businesses largely admired by large number of clientele Bangladesh and abroad.

United Nations

Peacekeeper (Captain/Interpreter), DR Congo & Côte d’Ivoire (2007-2012) | I served as a contingent member of the Bangladesh Army in UNOCI and MONUSCO, gaining first-hand insight into Africa’s culture, society, and economic landscape—an experience that shaped my foundation in cross-border trade and business.

RTG- National TV of Guinea’s Coverage at the Africa Bangladesh Business Fourm launching event 2024

Education: A Lifelong Learning That Shaped my Leadership

Degrees, Certifications & Professional Development

Master of Arts in Leadership

Trinity Western University, British Columbia, Canada- 2025

AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals

UBC Extended Learning, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada- 2024

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

PMI, Pennsylvania, United States of America- 2022

MBA- Master of Business Administration

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, the United Kingdom- 2021

BBA- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, the United Kingdom- 2012

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English

National University, Dhaka, Bangladesh- 2008

Interviewed at the Malaysia-Guinea Investment Dialogue 2024

Moments of Diplomacy & Impact

Snapshots of collaboration, leadership, and global engagement. Highlights from missions, forums, and strategic engagements.

Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Guinea
Mr. Damantang Camara, the Honorable Minister of Security and Civil Protection, Guinea
The Honorable Prime Minister of Guinea and the Honorable Charge d’affaire of Malaysia
Malaysia-Guinea Investment Dialogue- 2023
With His Excellency Dato Saravanon, the Honorable Chargé d’Affaire of Malaysia in Guinea
Launching Ceremony of Africa Bangladeh Business Forum in Guinea
As a UN Peacekeeper in Côte d’Ivoire in 2007
As an Instructor at the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT)
Rotary Vancouver Sunrise Induction, BC, Canada
At the 25th Global Leadership Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vision 2 Reality Foundation Event, Vancouver, BC, Canada
President of Trinity Western Unviersity, bc, Canada
Graduation Ceremony at Trinity Westen University
Graduation Ceremony at Trinity Westen University
Mr. Ismaël Nabé, the Honorable Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Guinea
Mr. Ismaël Nabé, the Honorable Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Guinea
Major General Bouréma Condé, the Honorable Minister of Ministry of Administration and Territorial, Guinea
The Honorable Chargé d’Affaire of Malaysia in Guinea
Mr. Almamy CAMARA, the Representative of ABBF in Guinea
As a UN Peacekeeper in Côte d’Ivoire in 2009
At the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT)
Rotary Vancouver Sunrise Induction, BC, Canada
At the 25th Global Leadership Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vision 2 Reality Foundation Event, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Graduation Ceremony at Trinity Westen University
Leadership Research Topic Presentation at TWU
Major General Abdul Motaleb Mahmud Sazzad, DG, Ansar & VDP, Bangladesh
Mr. Mory Doumbouya, the Honorable Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Guinea
General Camara Paye, The Inspector General of National Police, Guinea
The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts of Guinea
With the Honorable Chargé d’Affaire of Malasysia in Vancouver, Canada
Launching Ceremony of Africa Bangladeh Business Forum in Guinea
As a UN Peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 201111
Celebration of UN Peacekeepers’ Day in DR Congo
With His Excellency Dr. Imbenzi George, the Honorable Consul General of Kenya in Vancouver, Canada
Vision 2 Reality Foundation Event, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Surrey Board of Trade B2B Event 2024, BC, Canada
Graduation Ceremony at Trinity Westen University
Graduation Ceremony at Trinity Westen University
Vice-Premier ministre de l’intérieur, Me Daniel Aselo Okito, DR Congo
Malaysia-Guinea Investment Dialogue 2024, Conakry, Guinea

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