Ananta Ahmed

Professional Identity

• International Green Building Expert, USGBC Faculty
• LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP EB O+M, LEED AP ID+C, LEED AP Homes, LEED AP ND
• Principal LEED Consultant & Managing Director, 360 TSL
• Silver Member of US Green Building Council (360 TSL)
• Workplace Transformation Leader & Lean Management & Productivity Expert
• Certified NLP Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Life Coach

Professional Summary

Ananta Ahmed is a Green Building professional with more than 15 years of dedicated LEED experience and over 30 years of professional practice, recognized as the pioneer of the Green Building movement in Bangladesh. He is the Founder and Managing Director of 360 Total Solution Limited (360 TSL), the country’s leading Green Building consultancy. His work has delivered some of the highest-scoring LEED Platinum projects in global history, including seven of the world’s highest-scoring LEED projects.

He has guided sustainability strategy, technical design integration, documentation, and certification for hundreds of projects across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors, helping position Bangladesh as a global leader in LEED-certified industrial buildings.

Career Impact Snapshot

• 401+ Green Building Projects registered and consulted
• 150+ million sq. ft. of LEED-guided development
• 70 LEED-certified buildings, including 44 LEED Platinum, 11 Gold and 8
• Precertifications (Platinum)
• Global benchmark projects: 108, 107, 106 (3), 104, 99 points
• 2,800+ professionals trained; 2,000+ awareness sessions conducted
• Advisor to government agencies, industry leaders, and financial institutions

LEED & GREEN BUILDING CREDENTIALS

• LEED Green Associate (4 January 2012 to 17 May 2017, 1st in Bangladesh)
• LEED AP BD+C (17 May 2017 – 15 May 2027)
• LEED AP EB:O+M (10 September 2017 to 15 May 2027)
• LEED AP ID+C (2 November 2017 to 15 May 2027)
• LEED AP HOMES (24 June 2020 to 15 May 2027)
• LEED AP ND (18 July 2020 to 15 May 2027)
• USGBC Faculty (29 March 2018 to date)

FORMAL EDUCATION

• New York University, USA – B.A. in Business Management (1995)
• GNC University, Canada – Diploma in Nutrition & Business Mgmt. (1999)
• Seneca College, Canada – FSU 101, Canadian Mortgage Industry (2008)
• USGBC – LEED Green Associate & LEED AP (5 specialties)
• Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist – American School of Hypnosis
• Certified NLP Practitioner – American Board of NLP
• Certified Life Coach – Transformation Academy, USA

CAREER TIMELINE & TECHNICAL SCOPE

• 1987–1995: Early leadership and management roles (USA)
• 1995–2010: Corporate management, sustainable development, real estate
• practice (USA & Canada) exposure to energy audits, green codes, and early sustainable design.
• 2010 – Returned to Bangladesh with the objective of introducing international
• Green Building practices
• 2011 – Founded 360 Total Solution Limited (360 TSL)
• 2012 – Achieved LEED Green Associate
• 2017 – Achieved LEED AP BD+C
• Subsequent years – Achieved LEED AP O+M, ID+C, ND, Homes
• 2018–Present – Appointed USGBC Faculty

MEMBERSHIP

• Ananta Ahmed’s company 360 Total Solution Limited is a Silver member of USGBC (10 December 2016 to 28 November 2026)
• Founder Member: ASHRAE Bangladesh Chapter
• Platinum Member: Green Building Education Services (GBES)

Technical Scope & Competence

• LEED BD+C (v3, v4, v4.1) – Industrial, Commercial, Campus projects
• LEED EB:O+M (v4, v4.1)
• LEED ID+C, ND, Homes
• Integrative Process facilitation
• Energy and water efficiency strategy
• HVAC design review, IAQ management, commissioning oversight
• Construction-phase environmental management
• LEED documentation QA/QC and GBCI review coordination

PROJECT PORTFOLIO & SECTOR COVERAGE

• Ready-Made Garments (RMG) & Textile Manufacturing
• Industrial Campuses and Processing Facilities
• Commercial & Corporate Buildings
• Institutional and Government Facilities

LANDMARK & WORLD-RANKING PROJECTS

Selected Global Benchmark Projects:

• HAMS Garments Ltd (EB O+M v4, ID 1000216625) - LEED Platinum with 108 Points (among the highest LEED scores globally and the best LEED green building project in Bangladesh)
• Tasniah Fabrics Ltd. (LEED Campus projects, EB O+M v4): Tasniah Fabrics Ltd. Admin Building (ID 1000172539) LEED Platinum with 107 points (among the highest LEED scores globally) and 2nd best green building in Bangladesh)
• Tasniah Fabrics Ltd. Production Building (ID 1000172538) LEED Platinum with 106 points (among the highest LEED scores globally and 3rd best green building project in Bangladesh - Jointly)
• S.M. Sourcing (EB O+M v4, ID 1000143530) LEED Platinum with 106 Points (Top LEED scores in the world and 3rd best green building project in Bangladesh - Jointly)
• A.G. Dresses Ltd (EB O+M v4, ID 1000173464) – 106 Points (among the highest LEED scores globally and 3rd best green building project in Bangladesh - Jointly)
• Fin Bangla Apparels Ltd (EB O+M v4, ID 1000175704) – 104 Points (among the highest LEED scores globally and 4th best green building project in Bangladesh - Jointly)
• Knit Asia Ltd 2 (BD+C v3, ID 1000058651) – 99 Points

Other Major Achievements

• Best Accessories Factories in the World (Joint): Dekko Accessories Ltd (87 Points)
• Best Accessories Factories in the World (Joint): Agami Accessories Ltd (87 Points)
• 1st LEED Platinum Commercial Project: Cityscape Tower, Bangladesh
• 1st Government Office with LEED Platinum: BIFFL
• 1st Corporate Office with LEED Platinum: Guardian life Insurance Ltd.
• Total projects consulted: 401 (as of Dec 2025)
• Total LEED-certified projects completed: 70 (52 Platinum, 18 Gold)

Ananta Ahmed Role

Principal LEED Consultant responsible for integrative design leadership, sustainability strategy, documentation, and certification delivery.

360 TSL & Sectoral Contributions

• Founded 360 TSL in 2011 – now consulting 135+ companies, 401+ projects, 150M+ ft² across all LEED rating systems (BD+C v3/v4, EB O+M v3/v4, ID+C, Homes, ND, etc.)
• Conducted 28 Daylong Green Building Workshops (2,740+ professionals trained)
• Conducted 12 LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Workshops (210+ professionals trained)
• Mentored 5 professionals to achieve LEED AP - Delivered 2000+ Green Building Information Sessions with 300+ companies & institutions
• Published the first “Green Building & Sustainable Development Information Handbook” in Bangladesh (1st & 2nd editions)
• Event Director, 1st Bangladesh International Green Summit (2016), BICC Organized 7 Days Green Learning Events in 2018, 2019 & 2023
• Organized 3 Days Green Learning Event in 2025
• Created & published Green Guidelines covering architecture, MEP, IAQ, water, waste, and LEED documentation
• Founder & President, Bangladesh Sustainable and Green Building Society (BSGBS)
• Created My GAP (www.mygreenactionplan.com) – an online green living resource
• Created 360 TSL Green Expert YouTube Channel (50+ Bangla LEED tutorials)
• Founder of Green Partnership Program (for companies to improve profitability, health, and sustainability)
• Founding Member, ASHRAE Bangladesh Chapter (BoG, 2023-2024, Newsletter Editor 2023-2025)

Background & Career Path

• Licensed Real Estate & Mortgage Professional in Toronto, Canada.
• Began real estate career in 2001, involved in new development, energy efficiency
• audits, sustainable design, and Green Building certifications.
• Returned to Bangladesh in 2010 to promote Green Buildings, joined Cityscape
• International and introduced green design in Cityscape Tower (first Platinum commercial project in Bangladesh).
• Previous Corporate Management Roles:
• CVS Pharmacy, NY – Manager (1990–1992)
• Rabia Café, NY – Owner/Manager (1992–1995)
• Wendy’s International, NY – Regional Director (1995–1998)
• General Nutrition Center (GNC), Toronto – Regional Manager (1999–2003)
• Real Estate & Mortgage Professional, Toronto (2003–2010)
• Managing Director, 360 TSL (2012–present)

EDUCATION, TRAINING & MENTORING

Capacity Building & Training:

• 28+ full-day Green Building workshops
• 12 LEED Green Associate exam preparation programs
• 2,800+ professionals trained across disciplines
• 2,000+ Green Building awareness sessions delivered nationwide

Government & Institutional Training:

• Conducted multiple Green Building and LEED training programs for PWD officers
• Supported public-sector design modernization using LEED-based parameters

Mentoring:

• Mentored professionals toward LEED AP credentials
• Ongoing technical mentoring for architects, engineers, and project managers

LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY & SERVICE

Organizational Leadership

• Founder & Managing Director, 360 Total Solution Limited (360 TSL)
• Founder & President, Bangladesh Sustainable and Green Building Society (BSGBS)

Advocacy & Policy Engagement

• Advocated LEED adoption in public-sector projects
• Supported development of green financing at reduced interest rates
• Participated in policy-level discussions with government, industry, and financial stakeholders
• Currently contributing to strategies to apply Green Building principles across government buildings

Publications & Media Contributions

• Multiple published articles in Textile Today, Daily Sun, Daily Observer, Daily Star,
• LA Bangla Times, BD Talks, etc.
• Books: 2 poetry books, 1 poetry recitation CD, 1 poetry card set.
• Writer/Director: Drama productions, stage shows
• Planner of the Guinness Book National Anthem World Record (2014)

Ananta Ahmed developed number of comprehensive BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT and WORKPLACE & EXECUTION SYSTEMS

• 360 IPS™ – Industrial Performance Standard
• 360 IGS™ – Industrial Governance System
• 360 BTS™ – Business Transformation System
• 360 GPM™ – Green Project Management
• 5S+5S = 10S SYSTEM™
• 360 LEAN™ SYSTEM

Guideline & Resource Development

• Created 60+ national guidelines, tools & information packages, including:
• 8 Architectural & Planning Guidelines
• 14 Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Guidelines
• 11 Construction & Site Management Guidelines
• 7 Commissioning, Operations & Documentation Tools

Green Building Delivery System (10)

• Project Team Training Modules
• Project Team Responsibility and Checklist BD + C v4
• Project Team Responsibility and Checklist EB O+M v4
• Step by Step Implementation Plan
• Step by Step Implementation Trackers
• All Required Construction Signages Design
• All Required Calculation and Templates
• All Required Plan & Policy Drafts
• All Required Documentation Guideline & Samples
• Regular Guidance, Monitoring and Feedback

Green Building Information Packages (12)

• USGBC LEED Green Building Business Case (2018)
• Green Building & Sustainable Development Information Handbook (1st 2019)
• Green Building & Sustainable Development Information Handbook (2nd 2021)
• Complete Information Package for Existing Building LEED Certification
• Complete Information Package for New Building LEED Certification
• USGBC (LEED) Preliminary Assessment Information Package
• Bangladesh Labor Law Essentials
• BNBC General Building Requirements 2024
• Refrigerants Info for LEED Projects
• Production Floor Organization Ideas
• Project Visual Improvement Ideas
• Bangladesh Bank Sustainable & Green Refinancing Information Package

Cultural & Social Engagements

• Executive Member, Dhaka Padatik (Theatre Group).
• Executive Member, Muktokantha Abriti Academy.
• President, Dhaka City Radiant Leo Club.
• Member, Bangladesh Red Crescent.
• Founder, Bangladesh Cultural Center (Toronto).
• Managing Editor, TheBengaliTimes.com.
• Founder, Bangladesh Kendra (Youth Organization).