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Md. Raihan Akhtar

Joint Secretary, Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh

Md. Raihan Akhtar, presently serves as the Joint Secretary at the Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources in Bangladesh. He has cultivated an impressive academic and professional profile over the years. With a solid foundation in engineering, he earned his BSc in Electrical and Electronics from KUET, Bangladesh, in 1997. Demonstrating a commitment to furthering his knowledge, he ventured abroad, achieving an MSc in Public Economics Management and Finance from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 2008, and an MA in Governance and Development from BRAC University, Bangladesh, in 2007. His pursuit of academic excellence continued with the completion of an MBA in Management from Dhaka University in 2009.

 

MD Raihan Akhtar's career journey has been marked by a dedication to public service. His contributions to the field of energy and resource management have been invaluable, shaping policies and initiatives that have a far-reaching impact on his nation's development. With a diverse educational background and a wealth of experience, MD Raihan Akhtar continues to make significant strides in the realms of governance and sustainable development, embodying a commitment to excellence and service to his country.

10:00 AM - 11:59 AM

September 9 Day 2

Session: A common vision: The benefits of energy connectivity through enhanced regional cooperation

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Keynote:

A K Mahmud
Director, Regional Energy Trade, USAID BADGE

Welcome Remarks:

Abdelkader (Ed) Elrahal
Chief of Party, USAID BADGE

Remarks:

Md. Habibur Rahman
Senior Secretary, Power Division

Dr. Muhammad Khan
Director, Economic Growth Office, USAID Bangladesh

Nahim Razzaq, MP
Convenor, Climate Parliament Bangladesh

Speakers:

Md Mahbubur Rahman
Chairman, Bangladesh Power Development Board

Md. Raihan Akhtar
Joint Secretary, Power Division

Shayan Shafi
Energy Team Leader, USAID Bangladesh

Kelly Hewitt
Principal Energy Specialist, ADB

Waleed S. Alsuraih
Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank, South Asia Region

Farzana Mustafa
Climate and Environment Adviser
British High Commission

Moderator:

Mr Nahim Razzaq, MP
Convenor, Climate Parliament Bangladesh

Vote of Thanks:

Dr. Alam Hossain Mondal
Deputy Chief of Party, USAID BADGE