Prof. Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar joins BBF Academy as Chairman. BBF Academy is a visionary initiative by Bangladesh Brand Forum, driven by the core principle of “Inspiring the Nation.” BBF Academy identifies key economic sectors that hold the potential to propel Bangladesh’s sustainable growth and offers targeted programs that nurture the skills, aptitude, and values necessary for professionals to excel in these strategic sectors.
BBF Academy believes that, investing in people is the most valuable investment for Bangladesh’s future. Our multi-faceted skill development programs cater to a diverse range of industries, equipping individuals with the expertise to make meaningful contributions across the nation’s economic landscape.
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Prof. Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar is the immediate past Director of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Dhaka. He has been in the teaching profession for more than 34 years. Additionally, he is the President of the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF), Chief Advisor of the Bangladesh Brand Forum, Chief Patron of the Marketing Society Bangladesh, and the Founding Director of the Kotler Center for Marketing Excellence at the University of Dhaka; Founder Director of Bangladesh Marketing and Social Research Forum; Adviser of Center of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry (CEBAI) and Founder member of International Council for Small Business (ICSB), Bangladesh, which is an affiliate of Global ICSB. He has also served as the Pro-Vice Chancellor of East West University.
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Dr. Ferhat completed his PhD in Marketing Systems, jointly under University of New Brunswick Canada and University of Dhaka; and Post Graduate Diploma in University Teaching from University of New Brunswick Canada. Prior to his PhD he completed his MBA from IBA, University of Dhaka.
