Khondoker Monir Uddin
Chairman

A distinguished and perceptive entrepreneur, Mr. Khondoker Monir Uddin, the founder promoter of Shanta, opts to do business by providing world-class products and services in Bangladesh. With his visionary leadership and extensive business knowledge, Shanta drives forward to not only provide superior quality products and services but to demonstrate unparalleled foresight by developing iconic projects which are the epitome of modern architecture, safe, functional and comfortable living. The reputation and success of Shanta are testaments to his strong ethics and relentless focus on quality, innovation and social responsibility. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
Mr. Monir completed both his Bachelors with honors and Masters degrees from the Department of Accounting, University of Dhaka. Over the past three decades, he has established Shanta as one of the leading corporate houses in Bangladesh, with successful investments in diversified sectors and thus has been continually recognized as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) by the Government of Bangladesh since 2000 till date.
Mr. Monir is also a founder and Managing Director of the prestigious STS Group - which revolutionized the healthcare and education sectors of the country by establishing international standard institutions like Evercare Hospital Dhaka (previously Apollo Hospitals Dhaka), Evercare Hospital Chattogram, International School Dhaka (ISD), the DPS STS schools and Glenrich International School. He is also a sponsor Director and former Chairman of Dhaka Bank Limited, the Managing Director of Shanta Securities Limited and Chairman of Shanta Life Insurance PLC.

Lieutenant General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan
Director

Lieutenant General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan is a distinguished military leader and former Chief of General Staff, Bangladesh Army. Born in Dhaka, General Hasan embarked on a path of military service driven by a passion for honor and duty.
General Hasan's illustrious career is marked by a robust educational foundation and extensive professional experience. He graduated from the Defence Services Command and Staff College in Bangladesh and the Brazil Staff College, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. His academic achievements include completing strategic level courses at the National Defence College, Bangladesh, specializing in Armed Forces War Course and National Defence Course. General Hasan has served in various command, staff, and instructional roles, displaying a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of military operations.
Throughout his career, General Hasan has held several key leadership positions, including Commanding Officer of two Infantry Battalions, Commander of two Infantry Brigades and two Infantry Divisions, and founding General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 10 Infantry Division. He was Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). General Hasan was Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Bangladesh Army for 03 years, he was responsible for operations, training, UN Mission, Intelligence and Communication & IT of Bangladesh Army. He is the President of Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation from September 2020.
General Hasan's contributions extend beyond national borders, including service as a Senior Operations Officer in the United Nations Guards Contingent in Iraq and a strategic planner in the Combined Planning Group (CPG) of USCENTCOM, Tampa, USA. He has participated in seminars and conferences worldwide and pursued academic endeavors, earning 3 Masters degrees and a PhD in Security Studies from Jahangir Nagar University.
General Hasan's dedication to military professionalism has been recognized with honors such as the Bangladesh Army Medal 'Sena Bahini Padak - SBP' and 'Sena Gourab Padak - SGP'. Beyond his military duties, he is an avid golfer and enjoys hobbies such as traveling, reading, and listening to music. The General cherishes family life, being happily married and a proud father of two sons.

Jasmine Sultana
Director

Mrs. Jasmine Sultana, wife of Mr. Khondoker Monir Uddin, obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Dhaka and has been a key stakeholder behind the success of Shanta Holdings Limited over the past decades. She is an experienced entrepreneur with a long track record and is also ex-Chairperson of Dhaka Bank Limited. She is also recognized as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) by the Government of Bangladesh for her contributions. Under her strong leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, Shanta has become one of the leading real estate developers in the country.

Saif Khondoker
Director

Mr. Saif Khondoker completed his BBA with a specialization in Strategic Management from the University of Toronto, and his MBA from the prestigious Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®. Under his leadership, Shanta drives forward with strategic initiatives, engages in superior marketing and branding, enhances operational efficiencies, and incorporates state-of-the-art technologies and best practices.

His focus on driving product innovation, through collaboration with the leading consultants, studying global trends and incorporating the latest design, materials and lifestyle features into Shanta projects, continue to truly differentiate it from competitors. Ensuring Shanta’s projects remain unparalleled in design innovation, functionality, attention to detail and quality.

Apart from his involvement in the management and executive decision-making of the company, he is also the Chairman of Shanta Asset Management Ltd, a trustee at Ashulia Women and Children Hospital and a Director at Shanta Life Insurance PLC.

Mayesha Khondoker
Director

Ms. Mayesha Khondoker currently serves as a Director of Shanta Holdings, where she is responsible for founding and overseeing the divisions Shanta Lifestyle and Shanta Multiverse. She also sits on the board for Shanta Life Insurance, Shanta Asset Management, and Shanta Securities.
As Managing Director of Shanta Multiverse and Founding Director of Shanta Lifestyle, Ms. Khondoker is responsible for developing the businesses' strategies with a focus on driving efficiency, team development, revenue growth, and business expansion.
Prior to joining Shanta, Ms. Khondoker was the Head of Corporate Branding and Market Communications at Evercare Hospital Dhaka. She had the unique opportunity to develop her own business development department and pursue a digital transformation of the hospital and its marketing methods. Within a year, her team helped the hospital breakeven for the first time by monitoring and significantly improving patient satisfaction and patient/caregiver experience.
Ms. Khondoker earned her MBA from The University of Warwick, during which she was awarded a Distinction by Warwick Business School (#1 MBA of its category). She was also a Change Maker scholarship recipient. Ms. Khondoker has a BCom from York University in Canada, where she was on the Dean’s Honor Roll and received the Dean’s scholarship.

Farzana Hasan
Director

Farzana Hasan is an exemplary leader who has been working as a Senior Teacher at Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls’ College (SAGC) of the Biology Department in Dhaka Cantonment since 01 Jul 2017. She is a highly accomplished professional, having achieved success in the educational sector through her roles in various educational establishments. She was the founding Principal of Ramu Cantonment English School & College. She has also served as Senior Teacher, Coordinator and Vice Principal in various Schools such as, Scholastica (Uttara), Playpen (Banani) and Bangladesh Scholars Institute (Dhaka). She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Botany in 1992 and Master of Science (Hons) in Botany in from the University of Dhaka. Furthermore, she has served as Secretary, Vice President, and President of Shena Paribar Kalyan Shamity (SPKS) in various cantonments of Bangladesh Army. She was President of the Ladies Club in Dhaka Cantonment, as well as the Vice Patron of Proyash Special School of the Bangladesh Army in Dhaka Cantonment. With 19+ years of experience in the educational sector, and executive roles in reputable philanthropic organizations, Farzana Hasan has shown exemplary leadership skills that will propel the company towards achieving its vision.

Raiven Hasan
Director

A diligent and ambitious individual, Raiven aspires to excel as an Actuary and entrepreneur. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Economics, complemented by a minor in Computer Science. With a robust academic foundation, Raiven adeptly navigates contemporary challenges and embraces evolving technologies.
His inventive mindset, critical thinking prowess, and financial modeling acumen enable him to identify new opportunities and maximize returns across markets and industries. Since 2016, Raiven has successfully invested in the FOREX market, accumulating substantial wealth. Embracing blockchain technology, he has achieved significant profits from his ventures into the crypto market.
Raiven's analytical prowess is invaluable to any organization. His experience across global markets facilitates access to diverse financial instruments in Bangladesh. Among his ventures, he serves as the Managing Director and CEO of FAR Asset Management Ltd., and is the founder of FARIT. He also holds shareholder director positions at Ali Associates and SS Defense, leveraging his expertise in negotiations and contract closures.
A skilled communicator and team player, Raiven provides crucial insights to stakeholders, demonstrating leadership and collaboration. His extensive investment track record makes him an invaluable asset to FAR Oil and Gas Ltd.

Iftekhar Rahman
Director

Mr. Iftekhar Rahman has had a distinguished business career spanning over three decades across a wide range of industries. Mr. Rahman graduated from Dhaka University and started his professional journey in the inspection business with Intertek Testing Service Ltd. Eventually, he branched out into sports merchandising and textile manufacturing by founding Greenland Garments Ltd in the mid 1990s. The company thrived under his leadership for more than twenty years. He then diversified his portfolio by venturing into the IT industry and founded F-Z Technologies, which specializes in software solutions for financial institutions and partners with global companies such as Oracle, Dell, Microsoft, and Cisco. He then entered the telecommunications industry with Tech Valley Networks Ltd. And ADN Technologies Ltd., which illustrates both his versatility and foresight in the business world.
Mr. Rahman has nurtured a lifelong passion for cricket, beginning as a youth player and evolving into a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi sports industry. He currently serves as a director on the Bangladesh Cricket Board, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the global stature of Bangladesh Cricket.

Abrar Anwar
Sponsor Shareholder

M. Anisul Haque, FCMA
Director

Mr. M. Anisul Haque is a result oriented finance professional with over 25+ years of progressive and diverse accomplishments in renowned local and multinational organizations.
He is currently practicing as a Cost and Management Accountant and Consultant and is a Fellow Member (FCMA) of The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB).