AkijBashir Group is proud to announce that two of its senior leaders have been honoured with top recognitions at the Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2025, where Md. Mofijul Hossain Iraz received the COO of the Year award and Ms. Dilruba Sharmin Khan was named Human Resource Director of the Year.
Md. Mofijul Hossain Iraz, Chief Operating Officer, has been awarded COO of the Year 2025. With more than 25 years of experience across airlines, FMCG, recreation, manufacturing, and large-scale operations, he has built a remarkable career defined by resilience and innovation. His journey spans roles at American Airlines, Kallol Group, Concord Group, Olympic Industries, and ACI Limited, where he led major brand transformations and operational turnarounds. Since joining Akij Flour Mills Ltd. in 2016, he has been instrumental in strengthening high-growth ventures such as Akij Steel Mills Ltd. and Akij Biax Films Ltd, parts of AkijBashir Group. Rising to the position of COO in 2025, he continues to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and strategic growth across Cluster 3 businesses.
Ms. Dilruba Sharmin Khan, Director, Group HR, has been named Human Resource Director of the Year 2025. A distinguished HR professional with over two decades of expertise, she has served in leadership roles at DHL Express, Action Aid Bangladesh, Sanofi-Aventis, DBL Group, Team Group, and BRAC IT Services. Her experience spans HR strategy, organisational development, talent management, industrial relations, and transformation initiatives across both multinational and local conglomerates. As Group HR Director of AkijBashir Group, She has played a central role in building a people-first culture, strengthening HR branding, modernising HR systems, and enhancing employee development.
These recognitions highlight the impactful leadership driving AkijBashir Group forward.
