Mr. Mahmud Hasan Khan is the President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the apex trade body representing the country’s ready-made garment industry. A prominent business personality in Bangladesh, Mr. Mahmud Hasan entered business driven by a vision to generate employment and expedite the wheel of economy for poverty alleviation and social development. After completion of his B.S.S. and M.S.S from the University of Dhaka, he instead of pursuing the traditional career paths, started his own business on small scale in 1997 to realize his dream.

After years of hard work Mr. Mahmud Hasan built a business empire named Rising Group which has more than a dozen units, including Rising Fashions Ltd., Rising Apparels Ltd., Arunima Apparels Ltd., Sabarang Fashions Ltd., Rising Spinning Mills Ltd., Rising Knit Textiles Ltd., Active Composite Mills Ltd., Rising Industries Ltd., Rising Fashion Accessories Ltd., Popular Packages & Accessories Ltd., Mahmuda Attires Ltd., Rising Sourcing Service, and Aninda Printers Ltd. He is Managing Director of the Rising Group which has created job opportunities for more than 7,000 and contributes to the national economy with annual turnover of around US$120 million from exports.

Mr. Mahmud Hasan is also well known as a business leader who for the last 18 years has been involved with different activities and initiatives of BGMEA. He was elected Director of the trade association for several terms. Prior to being President-elect, he served as Vice President for two terms, during which he played a vital role in the development of the RMG industry. He is also Director of Sirajgonj Economic Zone and Meridian Finance and Investment Limited.

Mr. Mahmud Hasan Khan is involved in different social organizations. He is a Member of Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka, Uttara Club Limited, Dhaka, and Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited.

Mahmud Hasan Khan is happily married with Mrs. Nargis Akter who is the Chairman of Rising Group. They have two sons and one daughter.