Md. Aknur Rahman, Ph.D.
Director, NWPGCL
Joint Secretary, Energy & Mineral Resources Division, MoPEMR

Md. Aknur Rahman, Ph.D. is a Joint Secretary, Energy & Mineral Resources Division, Ministry of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources (MOPEMR), joined North-West Power Generation Company Limited as Director on 16 November 2024. He is also a member of Administrative Affairs Committee, Audit Committee and Legal Affairs Committee of the Company.

Mr. Rahman obtained the Ph.D. in Pharmacy from the University of Dhaka, where his research focused on health and drug policies aimed at ensuring equitable healthcare access in Bangladesh. His diverse academic achievements include a Master of Public Policy from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan, and an MBA from the University of Dhaka. Additionally, he held advanced certifications in procurement and supply management from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply from United Kingdom (UK). He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS). With an illustrious career in public administration, procurement management, and policy development, Mr. Rahman also worked as Director (Joint Secretary) at the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) under the Ministry of Planning. He has played a fundamental role in implementing strategic projects and driving public procurement reforms in Bangladesh.

With an illustrious career in public administration, procurement management, and policy development, Mr. Rahman also worked as Director (Joint Secretary) at the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) under the Ministry of Planning. He has played a fundamental role in implementing strategic projects and driving public procurement reforms in Bangladesh.

Previously, Mr. Rahman held key positions such as Deputy Secretary in the Energy and Mineral Resources Division and Research Coordinator at the National Defence College, Mirpur Cantonmen Dhaka. His leadership expertise spans publi procurement management & training, polic evaluation, and administrative governance.

As an accomplished scholar, Mr. Rahman has contributed to 13 national and international publications, advancing knowledge in health policy, economics, public procurement management etc.