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Shohag Chandra Das

Consultant | Manager (Communication)

Mr. Shohag Chandra Das is a highly accomplished management professional and communication expert known for his significant contributions to the development of the corporate industry in Bangladesh. 

Mr. Das has about 15 years of working experience and His expertise spans different domains, including Communication, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Government & Corporate Relations, Media Relations, PR Management, Publication, Marketing, Branding, Program & Projects management, Customer Service, working with the startup community, and leading students-based communities.

Currently, Mr. Das serves as the National Consultant for Communication and plays a leading role in communication at the iDEA project of Bangladesh Computer Council in the ICT Division under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh since 2019.

His academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies (BBS) from the National University of Bangladesh, which he completed in 2011. He further pursued a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Human Resource Management at BiMS College in 2013 which is certified by the Association of Business Practitioners (ABP), UK. Later, Mr. Das completed his Master's in Management (MBS) from the National University in Bangladesh. To enhance his understanding of organizational law and operational development, he completed LL.B. from National Law College, Dhaka.

Mr. Das initiated his professional journey in the Telecom sector at Robi Axiata Ltd. Later, he gained valuable experience working with different organizations in different sectors, including a group of companies, trade bodies, and government entities; like- Grameen Phone, Hameem Group, BASIS etc. Notably, he served as the Lead of Corporate Affairs at one of Bangladesh's largest ridesharing and technology companies, "Pathao Ltd."

Throughout his career, Mr. Das has been instrumental in spearheading numerous initiatives and projects that have left a significant impact on Bangladesh's innovation and entrepreneurship landscape. He has been actively involved in projects like Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) 2023, Startup Compass, BIG 2021, BIG 2021 Reality Show, Innovation Expo 2022, Digital World 2020, Startup World Cup, National Hackathon on Frontier Technologies (NHFT), ideaTHON, Smart Women Entrepreneurs Grant Giving Ceremony 2022, and Student to Startup (Chapter-2).
One of his most prestigious accomplishments includes serving as the lead of communication and PR for the ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals held in Dhaka in 2022, a remarkable achievement that showcased his dedication and expertise.
In addition to his leadership roles in these initiatives, Mr. Das is a skilled content writer proficient in both Bangla and English, adept at crafting news content for print, electronic media, and official purposes, effectively spreading the initiatives and achievements of the projects he has been associated with across the country.

Aside from his corporate roles, Shohag Chandra Das was actively engaged with students through the leadership of the BASIS Students Forum. He was involved in several renowned projects such as IT JOB Fair 2017 & 2018, Digital World 2016 & 2017, Connecting Startups Bangladesh, BASIS SoftExpo 2017 & 2018, BASIS National ICT Awards 2017 & 2018, ICT Oscar- APICTA Awards 2017, Career Camp, and more as in the leading role.
One of his most notable achievements was leading the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2016 & 2017 from Bangladesh, which was an innovative project of The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).

Throughout 15 years of professional experience, Mr. Das takes immense pride in his journey, marked by his unwavering commitment to innovation, technological advancement, and community leadership. His contributions have not only reshaped the corporate landscape in Bangladesh but also made a profound impact on the lives of entrepreneurs and startups, paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future for the country.

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Email: shohag.das@idea.gov.bd