Mashahed Hassan Shimanta is a versatile individual best known for his training, consulting, and coaching skills. He has over ten years in the training and development sectors and has helped many corporate organizations, government land institutions, and educational entities. Today, he is not just a man but a TEDx speaker, author, content creator, and none other than the host of the above program. He is ever open to inspiration among individuals and institutions.
Early Life and Education
Shimanta attended Jahangirnagar University, earning a Master’s degree in Governance and Development Studies with honors (First Class First) and a CGPA of 3.92/4.00. The focus of his academics in governance and business laid a strong substratum of leadership and strategy knowledge.
There, he was very active in extracurricular activities at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Jahangirnagar University. He served as President of the IBA-JU Debating Club, thereby acquiring public speaking and argumentation skills. He also attended the Prachyanat School of Acting & Design, which further helped him improve his communication and presentation skills.
Professional Journey
Shimanta set foot into the world of profession at a very early age. When he was in the third year of university, he received a special invitation to lecture some Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) officers on topics like public speaking, communication, leadership, and decision-making. This early recognition really laid the foundation for his subsequent shining career in trainer and consultant.
Key Professional Roles
Shimanta has gathered diverse working experience in different key positions:
Trainer and Consultant (DEAD) — Engaged in a World Bank-funded project since June 2024.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at MCFG — Directing the corporate strategy and business development since January 2023.
Skill Development Adviser at Kendrobimukhi – Working on skill development programs since September 2024.
Director of Business Strategy at Renboe Enterprises – Devising business strategies since October 2022.
Faculty at the Academy of Business Professionals (ABP) – Engaging in course development and professional skills training since March 2024.
Self-employed Business and Management Consultant and Corporate Trainer – Advising organizations and individuals on the growth strategy since 2019.
Content Creator on Youtube and Meta – Having done more than 200+ self-development videos with a total combined audience of 320K followers.
Guest Speaker at Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) – training for courses on HRM, faculty development, and interpersonal relationships.
International Recognition and Contributions
Shimanta has made a name for himself beyond Bangladesh and has delivered training sessions, lectures, and speeches in the United Kingdom, China, Malaysia, and India. Some of the notable international contributions he has made are:Assisted in direct participation in the House of Commons of the British Parliament in the year 2016, University of Reading, 2016, and Beihang World Debate Academy, 2015 representing Bangladesh as an invited resource person.
• Bestowed with the highest accolades in China, as a faculty in “Argumentation and Communication”.
• Judging international debate competitions in universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
• Conducting motivational sessions for Bengali communities in London and Birmingham.
Noteworthy Training Assignments
Shimanta has worked with old organizations under various sectors:
• Corporate Organizations & Business Schools
Walton Group, Mosharaf Group, Bay Development Limited
Bangladesh Brand Forum, IBA-DU, IBA-JU, BRAC Business School
• Government of Bangladesh
BCS Admin Academy, Bangladesh Power Development Board, BIAM, National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE)
• Development Organizations
UN Women, UNDP, NE Climate Denmark (Local Host), PKSF, United Nations Information Centre
Books and Publications
Shimanta is an eminent author too. His book ‘Life Is Very Easy’ was the bestselling book at the 2018 Ekushey Book Fair. This book gives a simple approach to complex questions of life and practical solutions for choosing from alternatives. His wonderful ability to convey deep insights in an easy manner has made him a very favorite writer among fresh professionals and students.
Philosophy and Inspirational Quotes
Shimanta firmly believes that experience is not measured by the number of years spent, but rather by the depth of learning and application. His philosophy of motivation is well reflected by two of his famous sayings.
“Don’t remain idle if you want to be an idol.”
“Turn your weakness into uniqueness.”
Legacy and Future Vision
In Shimanta’s case, his extraordinary story confirms that passion, commitment, and perseverance can create great success. He is shaping the future of professional development and business strategy, making waves well beyond Bangladesh.
Currently, involved in training, consultancy, and content development, Shimanta dreams of an ideal world where becoming empowered is pertinent for individuals and organizations through systematic learning and mentoring.
Conclusion
It is the tale of this person’s ultimate ambition from being the early professional trainers in Bangladesh to being one of the very few who made a huge impact internationally. Mashahed Hassan Shimanta is really an epitome of excellence, his contributions in such disciplines: training, corporate strategy, and public speaking have helped to revolutionise lives and open the way for the future leaders in the society. Through his lectures, inspiring writings and empowerment with social media content, Shimanta continues to remain an illuminating source of knowledge and inspiration to thousands internationally.
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