Kutubuddin Ahmed, one of the country's leading businessmen and entrepreneurs, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste in Bangladesh by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

An official letter in this regard was handed over to Kutubuddin Ahmed by the Ministry's Chief of Protocol, Khandaker Masudul Alam, at the State Guest House Meghna on Thursday morning.

The appointment of Kutubuddin Ahmed - Chairman of Sheltech Group, Envoy Legacy, and Envoy Textiles Ltd - as the Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste in Bangladesh marks a new chapter in the diplomatic relations between the two nations. The development establishes official ties between Bangladesh and Timor-Leste, opening avenues for collaboration and growth.

Expressing his gratitude, Kutubuddin Ahmed said, "I am honoured and blessed to be appointed as the Honorary Consul. I look forward to working together to expand and promote Bangladesh at various levels." 

Highlighting the importance of the partnership, he added, "Through bilateral trade and development partnerships, Bangladesh can play a significant role in Timor-Leste's progress while also benefiting from regional trade and investment opportunities."

Kutubuddin Ahmed is a distinguished figure in Bangladesh's business and social sectors. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Knight Officer of the Spanish Royal Order of Merit by the King of Spain. A former president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), he also served as Secretary General of the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) and received the National Sports Award in 2002. In 2016, he was honored as the "Business Person of the Year" by DHL and The Daily Star.

Honorary Consul Kutubuddin Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). His expertise spans multiple industries, including textiles, garment manufacturing, real estate, construction, ceramics, aviation, and more.