Meet Our Team

Every student has a story — and our mission is to help shape it with care, clarity, and integrity. The team at EDV reflects that mission. Everyone on our team is an consummate professional. And when it comes to taking care of our employees, we try and embody a quote from Sir Richard Branson - “Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients“.

MANAGEMENT

Mr. Ahmed Mustafa Riyad
Managing Director

A former international student turned visionary consultant, Mr.Riyad brings over 8 years of industry experience. His academic journey in Australia inspired him to co-found EDV and ensure others benefit from informed, ethical guidance.

Mr. Saleh Arefin
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

With 25+ years in Canadian immigration and visa processing, Mr. Arefin leads EDV’s growth and compliance. A strategic relationship builder, he personally supports application teams and oversees documentation standards across all university regions.

Atiya Ayesha Khan
General Manager

A TESOL-certified education consultant with 10+ years of experience, Ms. Khan has worked across France, China, and Canada-focused institutions. She is fluent in Bangla, Hindi, Mandarin, and French, and specializes in visa applications and TEQSA-based requirements.

Mr. Fahad Aziz
Operations Manager

With 15+ years in international admissions and student visa processing, Mr. Aziz holds an M.A. in English Literature. He has operational knowledge of Australia, UK, USA, and Canadian education systems, and ensures that EDV runs with precision.

COUNSELING TEAM– DESTINATION SPECIALISTS

Farhan Noor
Farhan Noor

With 7+ years of experience, Mr. Farhan advises on admissions to Australia, Canada, and the UK. He specializes in course selection, scholarship mapping, and post-arrival support. Mr. Farhan attended Macquarie University in Australia.

Nawshin Tabassum
Study Abroad Counselor

With 7+ years of experience, Mr. Farhan advises on admissions to Australia, Canada, and the UK. He specializes in course selection, scholarship mapping, and post-arrival support. Mr. Farhan attended Macquarie University in Australia.

Anita Saha
Study Abroad & Language Counselor

With a Political Science background and 6+ years of experience, Ms. Saha bridges both academic admissions and language proficiency advising. She works closely with PTE students and study abroad candidates.

Khaled Mahamud Jabed
Counselor (Chattogram Branch)

Mr. Jabed holds dual Master’s degrees and over 3 years in consulting roles. His previous study in China and multilingual skills support his ability to guide students with cross-border aspirations.

APPLICATION & COMPLIANCE TEAM

Ramzan Ul Alam Sagar
Senior GS Expert

With over 5 years in education compliance, Mr. Sagar specializes in GTE assessments, GS documentation, and financial planning. His strategies ensure visa success through airtight submissions. Mr. Sagar completed his Bachelor’s degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.

MD. R Hossain Rifat
Executive - Communication and Application

With 6+ years of corporate experience and technical fluency, Mr. Hossain is known for accurate documentation and client coordination. He has processed over 500 successful university applications.

Tashfia Mahbub
Admission Expert

A Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) graduate with 4 years of experience, Ms. Mahbub handles university communication and GTE filtering for Australia and Canada-focused applicants.

ACE LANGUAGE — ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXPERTS (PTE & IELTS)

Mr. Md. Rashedul Alam Khan
Designation Founder & CEO of Ace Language

A certified accountant and pioneer in the Bangladeshi PTE market, Mr. Khan brings 15+ years in language training. He is a Pearson-recognized instructor whose innovations helped over 10,000 students hit target scores.

Nabila Islam
Senior PTE Counselor

With a creative background and 3+ years of experience, Ms. Islam has supported 1,000+ students through enrollment, progress tracking, and academic assistance.

Ms. Anika Reza Hemi
PTE Counselor (Chattogram)

With a dual degree in Botany and 2+ years of counseling, Ms. Hemi provides structured support for PTE preparation and application readiness.

Sadaf Osman
Senior PTE & IELTS Instructor

An IELTS 8.5 scorer and certified PTE trainer, Ms. Osman has trained over 2,000 students since 2011. Her sessions emphasize structure, discipline, and real-exam performance. She has completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Brac University in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Ikra Mahbub
PTE Instructor

With an Engineering background and IELTS 7.5 score, Ms. Mahbub blends analytics with pedagogy to help students break score plateaus. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Sadman Mohammed Arlyan
PTE Instructor

With 4+ years of experience and top-tier scores in both IELTS (7.5) and PTE (83), Mr. Ariyan specializes in curriculum design and interview preparation. His mock review system has led to 85%+ improvement rates in speaking and writing modules.

Md. Nakibul Quader Chowdhury
PTE Instructor (Chattogram)

A UTEFL & MNCP-certified instructor with 10+ years of experience, Mr. Quader has guided 2,000+ students in PTE, Duolingo, and ELLT preparation with a 70%+ success rate.