Enamul Hafiz Latifee
Economic policy researcher and software-industry advocate turning national digital & trade reform into growth for Bangladesh’s technology and export sectors.
At a glance
- Years Policy & Industry Leadership
- 10+
- National Policy Reforms Contributed
- 15+
- Published Articles & Columns
- 50+
- Books & Research Journals
- 6
I work at the intersection of policy, industry, and technology — turning national digital and trade reform into real delivery capacity for the businesses we serve.
Background
Areas of expertise
- Digital Economy Policy
- International Trade Analysis
- Government & Industry Affairs
- Fiscal & Monetary Policy
- Software Industry Advocacy
- Export & Trade Policy Reform
- Data-Driven Research (R, STATA, SPSS)
- Strategic Business Development
Enamul Hafiz Latifee is the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Nexadev. A Lifetime Member of the Bangladesh Economic Association, his career sits at the intersection of policy research and the software industry: as Joint Secretary (Research Fellow) at the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), he helped shape ICT export policy, trade agreements, and digital commerce regulation directly affecting Bangladesh’s software exporters. That vantage point — seeing first-hand what enterprise clients and policymakers need from technology partners — shapes how he leads Nexadev’s client strategy, market positioning, and long-term growth today.
Milestones
- Contributed to 15+ national policy reforms, including Bangladesh’s Export Policy, Digital Commerce Policy, and the Cyber Security Act 2023.
- Published 50+ policy columns and research articles in national and international media.
- Authored or co-authored 6 books and peer-reviewed journal publications on trade, ICT adoption, and economic growth.
- Lifetime Member of the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA); active policy advocate with foreign missions based in Bangladesh.
Leadership principles
Policy-Informed Client Strategy
A decade spent shaping national ICT and trade policy means we understand what enterprise clients and regulators actually need from a technology partner — not just what looks good in a pitch deck.
Research-Driven Decision Making
Every market and client strategy is grounded in data, not guesswork — the same rigor applied to published economic research is applied to how we scope and de-risk engagements.
Industry & Government Relationships
Direct ties to Bangladesh’s software industry body (BASIS), chambers of commerce, and foreign missions open doors for clients that a typical dev shop simply cannot.
Experience
2019 – Present
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Nexadev
Dhaka HQ & Global Operations
Directing executive strategy, client partnerships, and market positioning, applying a policy-and-industry vantage point earned over a decade of software-sector advocacy to how Nexadev serves enterprise clients globally.
- Business Strategy
- Policy & Government Affairs
- Software Industry Networks
- International Trade
Mar 2025 – Present
Chief Research Officer
Bangladesh Textile Today
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Leads strategic editorial planning and research-based content development for top executives, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, while offering market intelligence and thought leadership aligned with sectoral trends.
- Editorial Strategy
- Market Intelligence
- Thought Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
Jul 2021 – Feb 2025
Joint Secretary (Research Fellow)
Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Analyzed trade agreements, ICT policy, and national budgets for Bangladesh’s software industry trade body, acting as focal point for foreign missions and supervising the Research & Development and Trade Facilitation departments.
- ICT Export Policy
- Trade Facilitation
- Foreign Mission Liaison
- Policy Advocacy
Jul 2018 – Jun 2021
Deputy Secretary (Research Associate)
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Analyzed regional and bilateral trade agreements and world market trends, liaising with foreign missions, government ministries, and development organizations on trade, commerce, and investment opportunities.
- Trade Facilitation
- Investment Promotion
- Policy Negotiation
- ISO 9001:2015
Feb 2017 – Jun 2018
Program Manager, Market Development
Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Coordinated policy advocacy and market development programs for the software industry, including cash-incentive research on ICT export earnings and international market development initiatives.
- Market Research
- Policy Advocacy
- Business Development
- Export Promotion
Aug 2015 – Feb 2017
Senior Assistant Secretary, R&D Cell
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Conducted econometric research on trade, competitiveness, tax and fiscal policy, and WTO-related issues, supporting policy-making sessions in national and international forums.
- Econometric Research
- Fiscal Policy
- WTO Affairs
- Data Analysis
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