Farhana Islam, PMP

Director, Marketing & Public Relation

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Farhana Islam, PMP

Farhana Islam, PMP

A seasoned project and operations management professional with over 19 years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure, vendor performance management, budgeting, operations, and business development. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), he has built a strong reputation for leading complex initiatives, optimizing operational performance, and delivering sustainable business value through strategic planning and effective stakeholder collaboration.

Currently serving as Lead Specialist, Vendor Performance Management at Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd., he plays a key role in overseeing technology budget planning, vendor governance, performance evaluation, compliance management, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment. His responsibilities focus on ensuring operational excellence, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting the organization's strategic technology and business objectives.

Prior to joining Banglalink, he held leadership and management positions at EDOTCO Bangladesh Limited and Giga Tech Limited, where he successfully managed large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects, PMO governance functions, and multi-country operational initiatives. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capability in project delivery, resource optimization, risk management, and organizational performance improvement.

He has successfully delivered numerous high-impact projects across Bangladesh and international markets, including telecom tower maintenance programs, network infrastructure rollouts, operational transformation initiatives, and strategic business improvement programs. His ability to balance technical, operational, and commercial priorities has consistently contributed to improved service quality, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.

Academically, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Dhaka. By combining strong engineering expertise with business and financial acumen, he brings a holistic approach to project leadership, operational management, and strategic decision-making.

With a passion for continuous improvement and professional excellence, he continues to contribute to the advancement of project management practices and operational excellence within the telecommunications and infrastructure sectors.

Areas of Expertise

Project Management Telecom infrastructure project management Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Operational excellence

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