Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding UK Alumni who have made an impact through their work in their respective fields.

Finalist - Business and Innovation Award

Syed M Istiak

University of Stirling

A Commonwealth Scholar and technobusiness entrepreneur, Istiak is revolutionizing Bangladesh’s fisheries sector. He pioneered value-added seafood, WSSV-negative PL production, and safe dry fish. As the founder of ASAP-HFL and Business Director at ACIAgrolink, he contributes to policy, academia, and professional associations.

Finalist - Business and Innovation Award

Kamal Uddin Gazi Jishan

Oxford Brookes University

Co-founder of Qormotho, Jishan leads a 24/7 BPO team specializing in accounting, customer support, and IT services for global clients. By upskilling young Bangladeshi talent, he drives economic growth while serving the UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. His vision is to position Qormotho as a global BPO leader.