I am Md Asiful Hoque Prodhan, currently working as an Assistant Director (ICT) at Bangladesh Bank, the Central Bank of Bangladesh. I was employed as an Assistant Engineer (IT) at Sonali Bank PLC prior to that, which is the largest state-owned commercial bank operating in Bangladesh. I was a lecturer at Daffodil International University before.
My research interests include (but are not limited to) the following:
▪ Machine Learning
▪ Deep Learning
▪ Computer Vision
▪ Artificial Intelligence
▪ Natural Language Processing
Md Asiful Hoque Prodhan
Location: C.S. Road-02, Rangpur Sadar,
Rangpur-5400, Bangladesh
Email: asifulhoque23@gmail.com
CGPA: 3.719/4.00 • January 2018
WES US Equivalent CGPA: 3.76/4.00
Class Rank: 4th out of 100 students•Medium of instruction: English
GPA(5.00/5.00) • July 2012
Science Group, Dinajpur Board , Cantonment Public School & College, Rangpur
GPA(5.00/5.00) • May 2010
Science Group, Dinajpur Board , Cantonment Public School & College, Rangpur
▪ Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, C#, C++, PHP, Assembly, Prolog
▪ Database: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite
▪ Markup and Stylesheet Languages: HTML5, CSS3, XML, XAML
▪ Version Control Systems: Git, SVN
▪ Operating Systems: Windows, Ubuntu
▪ Software Skills: MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Android Studio, Oracle Developer Suite, NetBeans
Assistant Director (ICT)• November, 2020 - Present
▪ Maintaining the seamless operation of the Central Bank's various payment platforms across the country and assuring the safety and security of data.
▪ Establishing information technology policies for the banks and financial institutions in Bangladesh and routinely conducting onsite inspections to ensure their compliance.
▪ Organizing training sessions, resolving issues, and collaborating with vendors and business users on a regular basis.
Assistant Engineer (IT)•September, 2019 - October, 2020
▪ Supervision of current software and hardware maintenance, as well as Microsoft Active Directory implementation.
Lecturer, Department of Software Engineering•May, 2019 - August, 2019
▪ Courses taught: Java Programming (SWE132), Database Systems (SE224), Advanced Database Management System (SWE423), Documentation of Software Engineering (SWE131)
Intern•January, 2018 - April, 2018
▪ Assisting with website development tasks, acquiring new skills, and working as part of a team.
Technology: Codeigniter Framework, MySQL database, Bootstrap
▪ Allows citizens of Bangladesh to submit complaints and track their progress on this system rather than visiting the department's office.
▪ Enables government offices to easily review and act on complaints.
▪ Permits parliamentarians to assess all constituency complaints to ensure department accountability.
▪ Eliminates the need for physical interaction between departments and individuals to submit a complaint and
makes complaints easier to coordinate, monitor, track, and resolve.
Platform: Android
▪ A location-based alert application enabling users to swiftly notify three emergency contacts with their current location using a power button tap and shake feature of this application notifies the nearest police station.
▪ A comprehensive application that includes emergency contact details for hospitals, ambulance services, and pharmacies, allowing users to locate nearby medical facilities using the Google Maps feature.
▪ This application offers reminders for medications.
Technology Used: PHP, MySQL database
A fully functional, interactive, and user-friendly e-commerce website where one can buy and sell almost everything.
Technology Used: Java, Microsoft SQL Server database
A desktop application for managing a hotel's day-to-day events.
Technology Used: PHP, MySQL database
Allows customers to browse amenities, accommodation options, and book rooms online.
A location-based alert application enabling users to swiftly notify three emergency contacts with their current location using a power button tap and shake feature of this application notifies the nearest police station.
AndroidA comprehensive application that includes emergency contact details for hospitals, ambulance services, and pharmacies, allowing users to locate nearby medical facilities using the Google Maps feature.
AndroidA comprehensive application that includes emergency contact details for hospitals, ambulance services, and pharmacies, allowing users to locate nearby medical facilities using the Google Maps feature. Android
This application offers reminders for medications.
Android▪ Allows citizens of Bangladesh to submit complaints and track their progress on this system rather than visiting the department's office.
CodeIgniter Framework, MySQL database, and BootstrapA department employee can find some automatically generated reports on his dashboard, which are created based on the complaints of his respective departmental area. He can easily review all the complaints in his respective departmental area and take the necessary steps.
CodeIgniter Framework, MySQL database, and BootstrapA Member of Parliament can find some automatically generated reports on his dashboard, which are created based on the complaints of his respective parliamentary constituency.
CodeIgniter Framework, MySQL database, and BootstrapThis app displays all emergency numbers (hospital, blood bank, pharmacy, and ambulance service) in Dhaka. If you need help, simply tap your finger on the call button, and the phone will dial for assistance. This application allows you to search for the nearest hospital, pharmacy, and ambulance service on a map and receive directions to them.
This application is featured on my university's Facebook page.
https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153421971314162&id=6034454161
▪ Microsoft Bangladesh App Studio Training Contest, 2015: 3rd Place (Contest 4)
▪ Microsoft Bangladesh App Studio Training Contest, 2015: 2nd Place (Contests 6)
▪ Microsoft Bangladesh App Studio Training Contest, 2015: 2nd Place (Contests 7)
▪ Machine Learning Specialization (3 course series), Stanford University and DeepLearning.AI, offered through Coursera, 2024
▪ MySQL 8.0 Database and Cluster Administration, IBCS-Primax Software Bangladesh Ltd., 2022
▪ Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA), IBCS-Primax Software Bangladesh Ltd., 2019 (Certificate of Completion)
▪ Google Android Study Jam Bangladesh, Google Developer Group Dhaka, 2015 (Certificate of Completion)
One of the major contributors of
“Cyber Security Framework - Version 1.0”
• September, 2024
▪ As a regulator, Bangladesh Bank introduces this framework for banks and other financial institutions that are under its regulation. The purpose of this framework is to ensure cyber security governance and build better resilience against cyber threats.
▪ The framework is currently in the review stage. It can be found on the Central Bank’s website:
https://www.bb.org.bd/en/index.php/about/draftguide
▪ 6th Foundation Training Course: Assistant Director (Specialized), Bangladesh Bank
• February, 2023
Skills acquired: Central Banking, Core Banking, Commercial Banking, Monetary Policy, Accounting, Leadership
▪ 6th Foundation Training Course: Assistant Director (Specialized), Bangladesh Bank
• December, 2020
Skills acquired: Overview of software, services, and payment platforms run by the central bank of Bangladesh nationwide.
▪ Training on the implementation of Microsoft Active Directory and CALs, Sonali Bank PLC
• September, 2019
Skills acquired: Installing and configuring Active Directory services to manage resources in a network and assigning Client Access Licenses (CALs) based on the number of devices that need server resources.
▪ Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
• November, 2023
Overall: 95 out of 120
Reading: 23 out of 30
Listening: 25 out of 30
Speaking: 25 out of 30
Writing: 22 out of 30
Receiving the award from Mr. Tanzim Saqib (Microsoft Bangladesh Head of Developer Experience (DX) & Tech Evangelist)
2nd place awards from Microsoft Bangladesh
Presenting my application to the audience
Receiving a token of appreciation from Microsoft Bangladesh
Some of the participants in the Microsoft Bangladesh App Studio Training Contest
During the class
With my team
Before the presentation
Presenting my application to the judges
Presenting my application to the judges
Presenting my application to the judges
During the class
Receiving a token of appreciation from the trainer Mr. Tanvir Hassan Sourov
Working on the problems
At the event
At the event
During the competition
During the competition
With my teammates
Group photo with the training mates and respected faculty during the farewell ceremony
Receiving the certificate from the Honorable Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Mr. Abu Farah Md. Nasser Sir
With the Honorable Ex-Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Mr. Fazle Kabir, following his training session for the 6th Specialized Foundation Training Course
As part of the Bangladesh Bank's 6th Specialized Foundation Training Course, I had the opportunity to witness the printing of money firsthand at the Security Printing Corporation (Bangladesh) Ltd.
As an undergraduate, I volunteered for numerous programming competitions.
I was the organizer of many annual events for my department.
I was the organizer of many annual events for my department.
I organized many training sessions and coding bootcamps for the juniors with the support of my classmates and seniors.
See what I have posted to Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KptdDm1aGrGPTKjcA
My contributions have received more than a million views. It feels amazing to know that my contributions are benefiting a vast number of people.
I received annual gifts from Google for my contribution to Google Maps. As a token of appreciation, Google provided me with free Google Drive storage and a variety of additional benefits.
Due to my fascination with machine learning, I assist Google in improving their AI and machine learning-based products by contributing to their Crowdsource program.
My soccer club placed third in the Bangladesh Bank Inter Department Football Tournament 2021
Before the match
Before the match
I reached the round of 16 of the Bangladesh Bank Indoor Games Tournament 2021 in chess
I reached the semifinals of the Bangladesh Bank Training Academy Indoor Games Tournament 2023 in chess
Playing badminton with my training mates
Playing table tennis with my training mates
Playing carrom with my training mates
I participated in the quiz event of Bangladesh Bank Annual Literature and Cultural Competition 2021
I participated in the group song event at Bangladesh Bank Training Academy cultural event
Group photo with the training mates and respected faculty after the event
I took part in the FIFA gaming contest event organized by Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Post-match photo with my teammates and supporters
During the match: I am trying my best to keep possession of the ball.
During the match: executing a counterattack
Group photo with the teammates and supporters