AKM Ahmedul Islam BABU, serving as the Founder & CEO of TechKnowGram Limited, brings with him an extensive background of over 27 years in BPO, outsourcing, the software industry, and the Japanese market. He is widely acknowledged as a trailblazer in the ICT industry, having occupied pivotal roles at various multinational corporations, including NIIT, Metrocomia South Asia, BJIT, SeBPO, and AtomAP. Under the umbrella of TechKnowGram Limited, Ahmedul Islam BABU spearheads the delivery of tailored web-based solutions catering to sectors such as ERP, AI, Robotics, and more. Furthermore, he is the visionary behind Sobjanta AI, an innovative AI-based generative solution originating from Bangladesh. With a steadfast foothold in both the Japanese and US markets for over 24 years, TechKnowGram emerged as a strategic ally for the Department of ICT (DoICT), the Bangladesh Armed Forces, Road and Highways Department (RHD), and prominent international donor agencies, particularly JICA and the World Bank, contributing significantly to global clients across Japan, Canada, Europe, Malaysia, and the USA.

Since 1998, Ahmedul BABU has played an instrumental role within BASIS, assuming key responsibilities as the Director of BASIS and serving as the Chairman of the BASIS Japan Desk. Notably, he pioneered the establishment of the inaugural BASIS Japan Focus Group in 2016 and currently oversees vital standing committees focused on International Market Development and Digital Education. His affiliations extend to esteemed organizations such as FBCCI, JBCCI, BCS, and e-CAB, along with being a Life member of the CTO Forum of Bangladesh. In addition to these roles, Ahmedul BABU has previously served as a Director of BACCO and contributed as a Local consultant at JICA Bangladesh, showcasing his comprehensive expertise and commitment to advancing Bangladesh's ICT landscape both domestically and internationally.

Within the current BASIS board, Ahmedul BABU has been notably active in positioning Bangladesh's ICT industry in the international market, particularly focusing on Japan. Through the BASIS Japan Desk, he orchestrated a dedicated event for Japan, drawing a significant number of Japanese entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration between companies from both nations. Following the successful conclusion of B-JET with JICA and the University of Miyazaki, BASIS is now rolling out B-MEET. This initiative aims to equip 100 entrepreneurs from BASIS member companies with basic Japanese language skills and business culture understanding. Additionally, two B2B matchmaking events between Bangladesh and Miyazaki companies have yielded collaborative outcomes. Furthermore, the implementation of B-TopSE, a new ICT upgrade program, is underway, with JICA, BCC, and BASIS collaborating as partners.

Beyond his expertise in management and business, Ahmedul BABU has a background in journalism. He previously held the position of executive editor at the Monthly Computer Barta and served as a senior correspondent for the Bangladesh Observer. Furthermore, he is the founding president of the Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF). Ahmedul BABU holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Applied Physics Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Dhaka, alongside an MBA degree from the Presidency University of Bangladesh and ACMP 4.0 certification from IBA, University of Dhaka.