Ahsan Habib Asad
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Ahsan Habib Asad (born 1988) is a Bangladeshi serial entrepreneur and business executive, best known as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Common Corporation, a diversified holding entity encompassing ventures in technology, hospitality, real estate, food, and social impact. Over the course of his career, Asad has founded and led multiple companies and consumer brands across Bangladesh and internationally, positioning himself as a notable entrepreneurial figure in the country's emerging private-sector landscape.
Career overview
Asad began his entrepreneurial journey with a focus on building scalable businesses in Bangladesh. He founded Common Corporation as an umbrella organization to unify and manage his diverse portfolio of companies. Under this structure, he has pursued interests spanning digital applications, resort and hotel development, property development, and food production.
His professional identity centers on the intersection of private-sector development and social entrepreneurship, as reflected in his simultaneous leadership of for-profit companies and the non-profit BDAID Foundation.
Business ventures
Asad serves as Founder and CEO of all of the following organizations.
Technology and digital
- Common Corporation — Flagship holding company and primary corporate vehicle for Asad's business interests.
- GoRiseMe Inc — Internationally incorporated entity and part of the GoRiseMe initiative.
- GoRiseMe Limited — Bangladesh-registered counterpart to GoRiseMe Inc, operating under the same brand umbrella.
Hospitality and real estate
- Hilton Hotel and Resort Ltd — A hotel and resort development company based in Bangladesh.
- Utshob Resort Ltd — A resort company with operations in Bangladesh.
- Unmachan Property and Development Ltd — A property development firm focused on real estate projects in Bangladesh.
Social impact
- BDAID Foundation — A non-profit foundation established by Asad, oriented toward aid and development initiatives in Bangladesh.
Consumer brands
In addition to his corporate entities, Asad has developed several consumer-facing brands under his business group:
| Brand name | Sector |
|---|---|
| Ahsan View | Lifestyle / Property |
| Common Meat | Food & Beverage |
| DANN App | Technology / Digital |
| FAITH App | Technology / Digital |
Philanthropy
Through the BDAID Foundation, Asad has pursued philanthropic and social development objectives. The foundation represents his commitment to contributing to community welfare and development beyond his commercial activities.
External links
- Ahsan Habib Asad — LinkedIn profile
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