Showkat Hossain

Education Enthusiast Member

Showkat Hossain, FCA is the Chairperson of the Board of Gultaz Memorial School and College.  He is a Chartered Accountant by profession and is the Senior Partner of Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co., Chartered Accountants.

Mr. Hossain is a fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh and became certified in 1977. He is also a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors.

Mr. Hossain’s work experience includes:

  • Senior Partner, Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co. (1998-Present)
  • Finance Director, Sunman Group of Companies (1996-1998)
  • Manager, Audit Services, Ahmad & Ahmad Chartered Accountants (1995-1996)
  • Financial Management Specialist, Ras Lanuf Oil & Gas Processing Co. (RASCO). Libya (1982-1995)
  • Cost & Budget Specialist, Azzawaiya Oil Refining Company, Libya (1979-1982)
  • Management & Financial Accountant, Eastern Refinery Ltd. (1977-1979)
  • Internal Auditor, GlaxoSmith Kline Co. Ltd. (1973-1979)
  • Audit Supervisor, AF Ferguson, Chartered Accountants (1971-1973)
  • Articled Student, AF Ferguson, Chartered Accountants (1966-1971)

Mr. Hossain has been:

  • President Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, 2014
  • Council Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (2004-2015)
  • Director, Chittagong Stock Exchange, CSE  (2014-2016)
  • Director, Union Bank Ltd.
  • Chairman – Audit Committee
  • Director Chittagong WASA (2013-2021)
  • Chairman – Audit Committee
  • Member, Taxation & Finance Committee, Chittagong Chamber Commerce & Industries Ltd
  • Ex-Member Academic Council, Daffodil International University, Dhaka
  • Member Executive Committee Board BNSB Hospital
  • Honorary Treasurer, BNSB Hospital
  • Trustee Chittagong Eye Infirmary Training Centre (CIETC)
  • Chairman Election Board, Bangladesh Tea Association ( 4 times)
  • Chairman Election Board, Tea Traders Association Of Bangladesh ( two times)
  • Rotarian, Past President, Rotary Club of Islamabad, Chittagong
  • Chairperson, Chirayata Shanti Society, Chittagong ( Charitable Organization)
  • Vice Chairman of Concern Services for Disabled (CSD), Chittagong (Disable Organization)
  • Ex-Chairman East Doulatpur Primary School, Governing Body
  • Ex-Member Gultaz Memorial High School & College, Fatikchari, Chittagong
  • Life Member, Maa Shishu O General Hospital, Kidney Foundation, Ctg & SHAHIC, Ctg.