Md Rasel Ahammed
I am a Bangladeshi origin Portuguese Citizen living in Portugal since 2016. I am a very professional & Straight Forward person and would like to deal with people who are very passionate about their goal. I like to write and travel. I already had the opportunity to travel around 28 countries in Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America. This special interest of mine made me write my first travel book, “Bromi Bishmoy”, which was published and presented in the National Book Fair of Bangladesh, in 2021.
I studied bachelor from Comilla College and Masters from Dhaka College in English Literature. I also had several training and professional courses from different EU countries, especially from France, Netherlands, Bulgaria and Portugal in the field of Tourism, Migration and integration of the Migrants community.
Migration Consultant
I am working as a migration consultant for the relocation especially for Education, Training, Business, Startup, Entrepreneur, Investment and Tourism in Portugal as well as in Europe. I am an official freelance translator of the Portugal Immigration High Commission (ACM) and Portuguese Refugee Council (CPR). I am also a community mediator for several local Portuguese organizations to support the immigrant community to develop their life and profession skills, support to establish their business, Renting Buying or Property Management in Portugal.
Entrepreneur
I am a social entrepreneur and established several entities & institutions in Portugal. Besides that I am also part of several European social startups to support people for their Business, relocation & integration, especially for Language and cultural Exchange. I have several initiatives to develop the immigrants language and professional development for a better life.
Community Leader
Since the beginning of my expat life I started working with the community engagement and development activity in the Netherlands and Portugal as well! I became part of different social and local development organizations to help the immigrant community people. I am part of EU Migrant Tour Lisbon, Renovar a Mouraria, Solidarity Immigrant and some other Local Organizations.
Journalist
I am the Portugal correspondent of ATN Bangla UK and the contributor of the renowned English newspaper of Bangladesh The Daily Star. I wrote several Bangladeshi famous newspapers like Prothom Alo, Jujantor, Jagonews24 etc and several magazines like Canvas. I was the President of Portugal Bangla Press Club and the present Secretary of All Europe Bangladesh Press Club.
Career Journey
- Rebundance Creative Leadership Program ( 150h with full Funded Scholarship in Portugal)
- Community Mediation Training Program 150h in Portugal
- Participated two EU funded Erasmus + Program at Bulgaria & Netherlands
- Official translator of Portugal Immigration High Commission (ACM)
- Official Tour Guide of Lisbon for EU Migrant Tour Project
- Founder at Portuguese Social Startup SPEAK Dhaka
- Founder Secretary of Portugal Multicultural Academy ( A Portuguese Language School)
- Founder Secretary of Portugal Bangla Press Club and present President
- Project Manager of Portuguese Government Project called Healthy Neighbourhood ( Health for the Community)
- Director at DriveWise ( A Portuguese Driving School)
Professional Experiences:
- CEO – A R Consultancy & Global Networks ( June 2022 till Present)
- Secretary – Portugal Multicultural Academy “A Portuguese Language School” ( November 2018 till Present)
- Secretary – Portugal Bangla Press Club ( February 2021 to May 2023)
- President – Portugal Bangla Press Club ( May 2023 till 30th Sep 2024)
- Founder – SPEAK Dhaka ( November 2019 till Present)
- Project Manager – Portuguese Government Project called Healthy Neighbourhood “Health for the Community” ( November 2021 to October 2023)
- Translator – Portugal Immigration High Commission “ACM” ( January 2021 till Present)
- Tour Guide – EU Migrant Tour Project Lisbon ( January 2022 till Present)
- Portugal Correspondent at ATN Bangla UK & The Daily Star
- Director at DriveWise “ A Portuguese Driving School” ( September 2023 till Present)
Academic Degree
- Masters in English Literature from Dhaka College, Session 2011/2012
- Bachelor in English Literature from Comilla College, Session 2007/2008
- HSC from Chauddagram Govt. College – 2006
- SSC from Chauddagram H J Pilot High School – 2004
Professional Degree:
- Post Graduation in Tourism Management from Saxion University Netherland
- Post Graduation in Communication Major at Media & Journalism from Nova FCSH Portugal
- Rebundance Creative Leadership Program to develop Entrepreneur & Managerial Skill – 2021
- Erasmus + Program to address migration and refugees crisis – 2021
- Community Mediation Training Program – 2022
- EU Migrant Tour Program Training – 2022
Associations
- Professional Memberships Lisbon Young Business Club
- Bangladesh Travel Writer Association
- Community Involvement: Collaborator – Renovar a Mouraria https://renovaramouraria.pt/pt/
- Secretary – All Europe Bangladesh Press Club https://www.aebpc.org/