About Us
Our Team
ABM Ashabul Hossain
CEO
Mr. ABM Ashabul Hossain is the Group CEO of ABM Consulting Group PLC, a UK-headquartered international consultancy with a presence in fourteen jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and several EU Member States.
With over 30 years of professional experience, Mr. Hossain is widely recognised for his expertise in international banking, cross-border financial regulation, capital markets, and global tax regimes. His practice spans strategic advisory to regulators, listed entities, and high-regulation firms across multiple jurisdictions.
His areas of specialisation include:
Mr. Hossain holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and is a distinguished member of several prominent professional bodies, including:
Throughout his career, Mr. Hossain has served as a strategic advisor to numerous issuers and regulated firms, guiding them through IPOs, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) frameworks, and regulatory processes. He has successfully led listings on major global exchanges, including NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). His advisory portfolio includes NASDAQ-listed companies such as Future FinTech (FTFT) and (FSL). Earlier in his career, Mr. Hossain held senior executive roles at respected international organisations such as Mott MacDonald Group, IT Transport UK, and various financial institutions regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
A trusted advisor to corporate boards, regulators, and institutional stakeholders, Mr. Hossain is celebrated for his regulatory insight, analytical precision, and sound commercial judgment. He is known for his ability to demystify complex regulatory requirements and deliver actionable, compliant strategies—anchored in professional integrity, fiduciary duty, and global best practices.
With over 30 years of professional experience, Mr. Hossain is widely recognised for his expertise in international banking, cross-border financial regulation, capital markets, and global tax regimes. His practice spans strategic advisory to regulators, listed entities, and high-regulation firms across multiple jurisdictions.
His areas of specialisation include:
- Strategic accounting and IFRS solutions
- compliance, audit, and assurance frameworks
- Corporate governance and fiduciary duty advisory
- Regulatory licensing, authorisation, and compliance for entities such as digital banks, e-money institutions, PSPs, consumer credit firms, and MiFID-authorised investment companies
Mr. Hossain holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and is a distinguished member of several prominent professional bodies, including:
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA, UK)
- CPA Australia
- The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (MCSI, UK)
- The International Compliance Association (MICA)
Throughout his career, Mr. Hossain has served as a strategic advisor to numerous issuers and regulated firms, guiding them through IPOs, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) frameworks, and regulatory processes. He has successfully led listings on major global exchanges, including NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). His advisory portfolio includes NASDAQ-listed companies such as Future FinTech (FTFT) and (FSL). Earlier in his career, Mr. Hossain held senior executive roles at respected international organisations such as Mott MacDonald Group, IT Transport UK, and various financial institutions regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
A trusted advisor to corporate boards, regulators, and institutional stakeholders, Mr. Hossain is celebrated for his regulatory insight, analytical precision, and sound commercial judgment. He is known for his ability to demystify complex regulatory requirements and deliver actionable, compliant strategies—anchored in professional integrity, fiduciary duty, and global best practices.
Dr. Zakir Hossain
Chairman
Md Zakir Hossain, a former Professor of Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.
He is currently working as a Professor of Management in the Higher Education of the UK. His area of specialisation are Human Resources Management and Finance.
He worked as Chairman of MBA programme at IBA, Dhaka University, Head of Business at Asian University of Bangladesh, Advisor and member of Board of Governors at State University of Bangladesh, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Daffodils International University of Bangladesh.
He also worked as management consultants in different national and international projects. He did a good number of researchers in different areas of business and finance.
He worked as Chairman of MBA programme at IBA, Dhaka University, Head of Business at Asian University of Bangladesh, Advisor and member of Board of Governors at State University of Bangladesh, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Daffodils International University of Bangladesh.
He also worked as management consultants in different national and international projects. He did a good number of researchers in different areas of business and finance.
Rakib Alam
Consultant
Rakib Alam (ACMA, CGMA) is a UK trained CIMA qualified Finance professional who is currently working as Head of Finance Management for a healthcare provider. He has started his career as an International Graduate Trainee for Standard Chartered Bank (PLC) before moving to the UK for further training. Financial management, performance management, Financial Reporting, Capital planning, Turnaround and change management are his areas of expertise.
Rakib has over 15 years of experience working across international locations with small and mid-cap organisations for banking, telecommunications, retail, technology, and ready-made garments sector. He has worked as a business advisor in setting up new business, overseas expansion, financing, business development with several SMEs in London. Strategic business management, capital management, and contribution improvement are his interest area.
Rakib has over 15 years of experience working across international locations with small and mid-cap organisations for banking, telecommunications, retail, technology, and ready-made garments sector. He has worked as a business advisor in setting up new business, overseas expansion, financing, business development with several SMEs in London. Strategic business management, capital management, and contribution improvement are his interest area.
Mahbubur Rahman
Director
Mahbub is a Corporate Lawyer, Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Financial Crime Compliance professional.
He has tremendous experience in GRC and Audit. He worked in all three lines of defence, the first line as ahead of function (i.e., Finance, Legal, and Company Secretarial), second line as Subject Matter Expert of Sanctions, Export Control, ABAC, FCPA, CFA, AML and the third line as Global Audit manager.
Mahbub worked in both the financial and non-financial sectors. These exposures give him the strength to build and deploy business-friendly effective compliance processes and controls globally and locally while balancing the company's commercial objectives and regulatory expectations. In his long thirty-year career.
Mahbub worked in various leadership and operational roles, including Board member, EXCO member, Legal Director, Finance Director, Company Secretary, Global Compliance Lead and Global Audit Manager with renowned multinationals like BAT, BATA, BASF and Peregrine.
He has tremendous experience in GRC and Audit. He worked in all three lines of defence, the first line as ahead of function (i.e., Finance, Legal, and Company Secretarial), second line as Subject Matter Expert of Sanctions, Export Control, ABAC, FCPA, CFA, AML and the third line as Global Audit manager.
Mahbub worked in both the financial and non-financial sectors. These exposures give him the strength to build and deploy business-friendly effective compliance processes and controls globally and locally while balancing the company's commercial objectives and regulatory expectations. In his long thirty-year career.
Mahbub worked in various leadership and operational roles, including Board member, EXCO member, Legal Director, Finance Director, Company Secretary, Global Compliance Lead and Global Audit Manager with renowned multinationals like BAT, BATA, BASF and Peregrine.
Naimul Hassan
Director
Naimul has Completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.
Naimul has recent experience as a Deputy Managing Director at HAL - a renowned construction and development firm in Bangladesh.
Naimul has 30 years of experience as a Business Development - Director with a demonstrated history of working in the sectors of construction & building developments industry, Naimul also has experience of serving as business development in food and beverage, and chemical industry. Naimul has strong knowledge and expertise in Strategy, Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, and Leadership. Naimul is an entrepreneur, business developer & marketing strategy advisor.
He has experience in the strategy formulation and implementation, project sales negotiation, large procurement negotiation, board functioning & company secretarial practices and new business development roles in national / international, reputed business conglomerates in multi country operations including working country head for UK PRAN RFL GROUP.
Naimul is an executive member of BAAS and he has represented Bangladesh Bridge Team In USA, Europe and Asia.
Munir Ahmed
Director
An experienced, enthusiastic and focused Finance Professional who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the company image at all times.
He is passionate about new financial development, business planning and strategy formulation for all products and solutions for different platforms.
He is always engaged in continuous learning in order to broaden own knowledge and experience, He started his professional career with EBD Limited as an executive in finance in Dhaka, Bangladesh and he worked with the firm as Assistant Manager in Pancam Thailand Co. Ltd. at Bangkok, Thailand & worked as Manager & In-Charge Cheque Bureau at NetWorld Bangladesh Limited.
He is passionate about new financial development, business planning and strategy formulation for all products and solutions for different platforms.
He is always engaged in continuous learning in order to broaden own knowledge and experience, He started his professional career with EBD Limited as an executive in finance in Dhaka, Bangladesh and he worked with the firm as Assistant Manager in Pancam Thailand Co. Ltd. at Bangkok, Thailand & worked as Manager & In-Charge Cheque Bureau at NetWorld Bangladesh Limited.