# JM Akbar

> JM Akbar is the Bangladeshi founder of BJIT and chairman and CEO of BJIT Ltd. After moving to Japan on a scholarship and studying Japanese and computer engineering, he built an international technology-sales career and founded BJIT in 2001. His businesses connect software engineering, workforce training, international delivery, and online property services. In June 2026 he introduced BJIT Vision 2036, alongside a company shift toward AI-powered solution delivery.

- **Role:** Founder of BJIT Group; Chairman & CEO at BJIT Ltd
- **Organizations:** BJIT Group, BJIT Ltd, BJIT Inc., Navigation BD Limited, RentalHomeBD
- **Nationality:** Bangladeshi
- **Known for:** Founded BJIT in 2001 and developed an international IT-services business., Received Commercially Important Person (CIP) status from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce, confirmed by a BJIT LinkedIn announcement., Led BJIT through strategic partnerships with Marubeni in 2023 and Etteplan in 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1984** — Moved from Bangladesh to study in Japan, as recorded in a 2023 GRIPS presentation.
- **2001** — Founded BJIT in Bangladesh.
- **2004** — BJIT established its Japanese entity in Tokyo.
- **2011** — BJIT opened its Finnish operation.
- **2014** — BJIT established BJIT Academy Ltd.
- **2015** — BJIT expanded into the United States; its announcement named JM Sawkat Akbar CEO of BJIT Corp.
- **2021-11** — Led a BJIT delegation to meet Bangladesh’s ambassador in Tokyo on November 5.
- **2023-04** — BJIT and Marubeni announced a business and capital alliance.
- **2024-06** — Etteplan announced a 19.99% minority stake in BJIT; Akbar was identified as its founder, chairman, and largest shareholder.
- **2024-07** — Opened BJIT’s general meeting and BJIT Day at ICCB; the event introduced miniERP, FaceAI, and Xamify.
- **2026-06** — Introduced BJIT Vision 2036 at the company’s silver-jubilee event in Dhaka.

## Achievements

- Founded BJIT in 2001 and developed an international IT-services business.
- Received Commercially Important Person (CIP) status from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce, confirmed by a BJIT LinkedIn announcement.
- Led BJIT through strategic partnerships with Marubeni in 2023 and Etteplan in 2024.
- Founded Navigation BD Limited and launched the RentalHomeBD property marketplace.
- BJIT received The Daily Star ICT Awards 2022 award for ICT Solution Provider of the Year (International Market Focus), reported January 28, 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — BJIT welcomed Marubeni chairman Masumi Kakinoki back to its offices, describing an ongoing partnership focused on AI and engineering.
- **2026-06** — Akbar introduced Vision 2036 at BJIT’s silver jubilee in Satarkul, Dhaka, and the company announced its move toward AI-powered solution delivery.

## Links

- Website: https://bjitgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akbar-jm-a0015086/

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Last updated: 2026-10-20