Mohammad Abdul Haque Anu SOI

Are you participating in the At-Large advisory process (including email and real-time discussions) as a representative of:
Please enter your Name:	Mohammad Abdul Haque Anu
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a) ALAC (if so, detail the region and term):	No
b) A Regional At-Large Organization (RALO) (if so, please detail the region, position and term):	Yes. I am an Individual Member of APRALO (Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization). Position: Individual Member Term: Confirmed in July 2025 (ongoing)
c) An ICANN-accredited At-Large Structure (if so, which one):	Yes. I am associated with the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF), which is an ICANN-accredited At-Large Structure. Role: Secretary General
d) Any ICANN Committee, Constituency or Stakeholder Group (if so, which one(s))?	Not currently
e) Any other company or organization, whether commercial or nonprofit (if so, please detail the organization and your position):	Yes. I am the founder and Chairman of Arpon Communication Limited a local internet service provider (ISP) in Bangladesh. I am also engaged with youth and digital literacy initiatives through local nonprofit ICT forums.
Please identify your current employer(s):	Self-employed; Founder and Chairman of Arpon Communication Limited a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Bangladesh. Also serve as the Secretary General of Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF).
Please identify your current position(s):	Chairman, Arpon Communication Limited a Local ISP Secretary General, Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) Member, Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO) Member, MSG, Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) Executive Editor, Computer Jagat, Bangladesh’s first ICT magazine
Please identify the type(s) of work performed:	Internet infrastructure and service delivery (ISP operations) ICT policy advocacy and multistakeholder engagement (through BIGF) Organizing and participating in digital governance forums and capacity-building events Promoting local digital content and multilingual internet adoption (including IDNs and UA) Supporting youth, education, and public awareness in internet governance
Please identify your declared country of primary residence:	Bangladesh
Please list any financial relationship beyond de minimus stock ownership you may have with any company that to your knowledge has a financial relationship or contract with ICANN:	I have no personal financial relationship with any company that has a contractual relationship with ICANN beyond event-based sponsorship. As the Secretary General of the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF), I have been involved in organizing community events such as the BIGF Annual Meeting and Universal Acceptance (UA) Day activities. These events have occasionally received sponsorship or logistical support from organizations that may have a financial relationship with ICANN, but such funding is directed strictly toward event execution and community engagement, not for personal gain.
Please identify any other relevant arrangements, interests, or benefits as requested in the following two questions:
a) Do you, your employer, and/or sponsor have any type of material or financial interest in the At-Large advisory process and its outcomes?	Yes No No. Neither I, nor my employer, nor any sponsors have a material or financial interest in the outcomes of the At-Large advisory process. My engagement is strictly in a volunteer and policy advocacy capacity, aimed at contributing to a more inclusive and multilingual Internet.
If the answer is “Yes,” please describe the interest:
b) Are there any arrangements/agreements between you and any other group, constituency or person(s) regarding your participation as a work team member?	Yes No No. There are no formal arrangements or agreements between myself and any other group, constituency, or individual regarding my participation in any At-Large working group or team. My participation is voluntary and based on personal commitment to Internet governance and multistakeholder collaboration.
If the answer is “Yes,” please describe the arrangements/agreements and the name of the group, constituency, or person(s):
10) Please identify any Working Groups or other chartered teams in which you are participating (include acronyms, if applicable):	APRALO: Active participant as an Individual Member BIGF: Secretary General of Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum, organizing national-level events aligned with ICANN and At-Large goals Universal Acceptance (UA) and IDN Initiatives: Contributor to UA Day activities and IDN hackathons in Bangladesh IGF Bangladesh: Organizer and contributor to sessions focused on digital cooperation, multilingual internet, and youth engagement
11) Additional information (optional):	I bring over two decades of experience in ICT journalism, internet service provision, and digital policy advocacy. I am passionate about multilingualism, digital inclusion, and youth participation in Internet governance. As a current Executive Editor of Computer Jagat and as a Internet service entrepreneur, I aim to bridge grassroots internet access with global digital governance processes. I am also actively engaged in capacity-building efforts and local awareness campaigns tied to ICANN’s mission, such as DNS, cybersecurity, and digital trust.
12) Page last revised:	15 July 2025
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At-Large SOI Template v3 (Feb 2014)