TEDxBUET

Speakers

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• Abdullah Ibn Mahmud

  Writer

  Abdullah Ibn Mahmud is a Bangladeshi author known for making history, mythology, and theology accessible to general readers. Born in Bangladesh, he spent his early childhood in Dubai before returning home to study at Notre Dame College, Dhaka. Abdullah-ibn-mahmud He went on to earn a B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from BUET, followed by an MBA from IBA, Dhaka University. Abdullah-ibn-mahmud He began writing during his university years on Roar Bangla, where his articles accumulated over 3.6 million readers. Abdullah-ibn-mahmud He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers who popularized non-fiction and history-based content in Bangladesh. Abdullah-ibn-mahmud His published works include titles on the history of the Jewish people, the Mossad, and supernatural mythology, with over 21 books to his name.

• Jubaer Talukder

  Cinematographer

  𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐤𝐝𝐞𝐫 — 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝. A BUET graduate from Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, he transformed a campus passion into a full-fledged creative career. He is also the founder of 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲, where he empowers aspiring creators to master the art of video making. His journey stands as one of the finest examples of how passion, persistence, and self-taught mastery can reshape one’s path.

• Mohammad Oli Ahad

  Founder, Dhaka AI Lab Limited

  𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐎𝐥𝐢 𝐀𝐡𝐚𝐝 — the visionary founder and CEO of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, the founder of 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 and one of the trailblazers shaping the AI landscape of Bangladesh. Before stepping into the frontier of artificial intelligence, he spent years at British Américain Tobaçco, where he worked across the Asia-Pacific region as a strategic trade marketer. His journey, from corporate leadership to pioneering deep-tech solutions, captures the 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

• Mohsin Ul Hakim

  A television journalist

  𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐦 — a rural journalist, a dedicated storyteller of the unseen, and one of the few voices who consistently walks into the heart of Bangladesh’s coasts and villages to bring overlooked lives into the light. As a special correspondent of 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, he has spent years capturing the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities, documenting stories that rarely reach the mainstream yet shape the true soul of this country.

• Mukhlesur Rahman

  Executive Coach

  Mukhlesur Rahman is an academic and thought leader known for his contributions to education, intellectual discourse, and social development in Bangladesh. His work often explores how knowledge, ethics, and leadership intersect in shaping a progressive society. Over the years he has been involved in teaching, mentoring, and participating in discussions that encourage young people to question assumptions and pursue meaningful impact. He is known for presenting complex ideas in a thoughtful and reflective way, often connecting philosophy with real-world challenges. His perspective highlights the role of education not merely as a pathway to employment but as a process of shaping character and responsibility. Through his talks, he encourages students to cultivate curiosity and moral courage alongside technical expertise.

• Rashed Noman

  Country DIrector, Augmedix

  Rashed Noman is the Country Head of Augmedix in Bangladesh, a global health-technology company that uses AI and remote medical documentation to support physicians. Under his leadership, Augmedix has grown into one of the country’s most prominent examples of a Bangladeshi workforce powering advanced healthcare technology for the global market. His career bridges technology, healthcare, and operations at scale, demonstrating how Bangladesh can contribute to high-value global tech services. He often speaks about building world-class teams, maintaining quality in high-precision industries, and the role of emerging economies in the future of AI-enabled healthcare. His perspective highlights how disciplined execution can quietly turn a local office into part of a global innovation pipeline.

• SM Arifuzzaman

  Corporate strategist

  SM Arifuzzaman, widely known as SM Arifuzzaman, is a Bangladeshi leadership trainer, executive coach, and public speaker. Over the years, he has worked with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and young professionals to develop skills in leadership, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. His work focuses on helping individuals understand the psychology behind decision-making, teamwork, and personal growth. Through workshops, coaching sessions, and public talks, he emphasizes that leadership is not simply about authority or titles but about self-awareness and responsibility toward others. Many of his discussions explore how mindset, habits, and emotional discipline shape both professional success and personal character. As a speaker, he often connects practical leadership lessons with deeper reflections on human behavior—reminding audiences that the most difficult systems to manage are not organizations or markets, but the human mind itself.

• Zubair Ahmed Quazi

  Silicon Valley Veteran, Technologist

  Zubair Ahmed Quazi is a Bangladeshi entrepreneur and technology enthusiast known for working at the intersection of digital innovation and youth development. Over the years he has been involved in building technology-driven initiatives that help young people engage with entrepreneurship and problem-solving. His work often focuses on empowering the next generation to use technology not just as a tool of consumption but as a tool of creation. He frequently speaks about curiosity, experimentation, and the importance of learning by building. Through mentoring and public speaking, he encourages students to think beyond conventional career paths. His message usually circles back to a simple idea: innovation begins when someone refuses to accept the limits of the present.