Biography

Chandra Shekhar is one of the pathfinders in modern crafting and textile design in Bangladesh. Almost all the young leaders in contemporary designing arena are his disciples. The top­ notched fashion houses in Bangladesh have had his magic touch in their growth.

Starting his professional career with Aarong in 1980 spending around two decades, he worked for many local and overseas organisations as a freelance consultant. He has been involved in the Executive Committee of the National Crafts Council of Bangladesh for last fifteen years. Now he is chairing the Council.

He is deeply engaged in developing more and more disciples and students. He professes in the Shanto- Mariam University of Creative Technology and North South University. In addition, he takes part in different seminars, symposia and workshops on design and handicrafts both at home and abroad. He was given Lifetime Achievement Award by Saptahik 2000 and Fortnightly Anyadin.

Education/Academic Qualification

External positions

Senior Consultant, Crafts & Design, AARONG, BRAC
2026

Adviser and Design Consultant, SHEVA, Nari O Shishu Kallayan Kendra
2026

Adviser and Design Consultant, JOYEETA FOUNDATION
2026

Training and Workshop Resource Person, SME Foundation.
2026

Advisor, Friendship
2026

Part-time faculty (Fashion design), Shanto Mariam University of Creative Technology
2022

Part-time faculty (Architecture), North South University
2022

Chief Design Consultant , B Crafts Initiatives
2026

Product Design Consultant, International Eco Resort, Panigram
2012

Advisor, Rang
2016

Advisor, Anjans
2012

Advisor, Japan Bangladesh Cultural Association
2012

Advisor, Nogordola
2012

Product Development Advisor Service, NRDS
2008

Design and product development consultant, Aarong
2006

Advisor, NIPUN Crafts Limited
2015

Advisor, KayKraft
2010

Advisor, Grameen Fashion and Uddog
2003

Design consultancy, Bain Textile
2015

Senior Designer, Design and Technology Center
2005

Chief Designer, Aarong (BRAC)
2000