CdNet is a company licensed under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to build, operate and maintain Submarine Cable Systems and Services. The company is working to establish eastward and westward internet connectivity to support the national demand of 34Tbps by 2026 and subsequently the international demand from OTTs and Hyper users.
The company also plans to launch its data center business in Bangladesh, providing state-of-the-art facilities and services for secure and reliable data storage and management.
Mr. Mashiur Rahman is a highly accomplished telco veteran with a remarkable professional journey spanning over 31 years. His expertise and leadership were evident during his tenure as the Director General of the Telecom Department at the Ministry of Post & Telecom. As the former Managing Director and CEO of the Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Ltd., he played instrumental roles in ensuring seamless internet connectivity in Bangladesh. He also played crucial roles in reputed government organizations relating to the national telecommunication infrastructure including former BTTB and BTCL. Mr. Rahman holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from BUET, further demonstrating his strong educational background.
Seasoned investment professional specializing in digital infrastructure, with a focus on the telecom, technology, and energy sectors
Held pivotal roles at Meta/Facebook, Princeton Digital Group and Alcazar Capital
Steered roughly $3bn investments in diverse digital infra areas, from subsea cables to telecom towers
MSc from LSE, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, and a B.Eng from Anna University.
Mohammad Mahmudul Ahsan is the distinguished Project Manager at CdNet Communications
Ltd, boasting over 25 years of transformative experience in the telecom and ICT industry. With a
solid foundation in Computer Engineering & Informatics and an Executive MBA, Mr. Ahsan has
excelled in leading high-stakes projects, particularly in telecommunications.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Ahsan has held pivotal roles in several multinational
companies. At China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), he was instrumental as the
General Manager of Business Development, spearheading sales growth across IT, Telecom 4G
and 5G, and Commercial Power sectors. His tenure at CMEC also includes his impactful role as
Senior Project Manager, where he successfully delivered landmark projects like the Teletalk 3G
project and the Info-Sarkar Phase-II project.