Profile / Biography

Subrata Howlader is a Project Manager, Business Research at the Center for Policy and Economic Research (CPER), specializing in management and financial advisory, project management, financial modeling, and credit rating assessment. With over a decade of professional experience, he has successfully contributed to projects across sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, power and energy, automotive, garments, leather, e-commerce, and public infrastructure in Bangladesh.

Mr. Howlader’s expertise spans project feasibility analysis, financial modeling and reporting, market research, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and portfolio management advisory. He provides strategic guidance to optimize business operations, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure investment and project decisions align with organizational objectives and risk appetite.

He holds an MBA in Finance & Banking from Jahangirnagar University and an MBA in Management from Dhaka University Affiliated College. He is also an Applied Skills Level candidate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK.

Career Highlights

·       Project Manager, CPER: Leads business and social research initiatives, oversees project execution, mentors teams, and ensures effective implementation of financial and operational policies aligned with organizational goals.

 ·       Project Coordinator, Synergist Business Solutions Ltd (SBSL): Provided strategic financial insights, managed projects, and guided teams in research and advisory initiatives.

·       Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL): Managed a team of analysts, participated in IRC Board Meetings, and evaluated creditworthiness for corporate entities, SMEs, and individuals across sectors, including power, healthcare, banking, non-banking financial institutions, bonds, and NGOs.

·       Led feasibility studies and project evaluations for industrial, healthcare, agro-processing, and export-oriented initiatives, including Dhaka Health Care City, Divine Mercy Hospital, Floating Pellet Feed & Soya Bean Plant, Hollow Bricks & Block Manufacturing Units, and Composite Textile Industries.

·       Directed BMRE (Balancing, Modernization, Rehabilitation, and Expansion) projects for Akhtar Furnishers Limited and Enam Medical Hospital (Pvt) Ltd.

·       Delivered strategic advisory on financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment feasibility, supporting sustainable business growth and operational efficiency.

·       Spearheaded research initiatives to identify market trends, assess commercial viability, and develop innovative business solutions aligned with evolving sectoral needs.

List of Some Key Projects Served: 

 ▪ Team Leader of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a Quality Floating Pellet Feed & Soya Bean Extrusion Plant of Globe Agro-vet Yield Ltd. 

▪ Team Leader of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a Hollow Bricks & Block Manufacturing Unit named Afra Eco Builders Ltd. 

▪ Co-ordinator of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a Composite Textile Industry (Knitting, dyeing, yarn dyeing, all over printing, finishing, and RMG export named Swaftex Limited. 

▪ Co-ordinator of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a paper manufacturing industry named Vertex Paper & Board Mills Ltd. 

▪ Team Leader of Project BMRE (Balancing, Modernization, Rehabilitation and Expansion) Report of Akhtar Furnishers Limited (Unit-2). 

▪ Project Co-ordinator of Project BMRE (Balancing, Modernization, Rehabilitation and Expansion) Report of Enam Medical Hospital (PVT) Ltd. 

▪ Co-ordinator of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a paper manufacturing industry named The Metropolitan Christian Co-op Housing Society. 

▪ Co-ordinator of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a 100% export oriented RMG Accessories item manufacturer named Expo Accessories Limited. 

▪ Team Member of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a Mother & Child Care Center for The Metropolitan Christian Co-Operative Housing Society. 

▪ Team Leader of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a specialized healthcare hospital named Dhaka Health Care City. 

▪ Team Leader of Project Feasibility Study for setting up a hospital to provide health care service named Divine Mercy Hospital 

▪ Team Leader of Project Feasibility Study for setting up an Auto Rice Mill in Dinajpur.