Subrina Hossain is a successful TV executive, a popular media personality and a dedicated business woman. She is currently holding the prestigious position of the Chief Executive of NTV Europe. She is also executive and non-executive director of many multinational companies. Her bold and charismatic leadership has contributed significantly towards the financial and strategic interest of NTV Europe and other organisations she is associated with. NTV has been a phenomenal success in the UK and across Europe due to her pragmatic leadership. Needless to mention, NTV is the leading Bangladeshi TV channel around the world.

Subrina is known within the British community as a tenacious, resilient individual who is willing to serve the community from her benevolent capacity. She is of Bangladeshi origin, willing to overcome all sorts of cultural and religious barriers to reach her goals.

Subrina has championed British-Bangladeshi community and her relentless efforts over the years have successfully resulted in raising the Bengali profile to the mainstream British society. She has been highlighted by many mainstream Asian publications for her success and contribution.  She is widely regarded as a luminary by the Asian media and business community.

Subrina completed her undergrad from London Metropolitan University with a law degree. It was then, where her leadership attributes began to emerge, as she was elected the star of the law course representing students’ needs, concerns and expectations to the Students’ Union and University officials. She has also completed her MBA and currently doing her DBA at Anglia Ruskin University. 

Subrina was the first female to be elected on the Board of Directors of the British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce. This clearly illustrates her endurance for the community. Subrina is well reputed for her dedication for helping the community through media and by being an active fundraiser for several leading charities operating worldwide.

Subrina has been a beacon of women empowerment. Untill very recently she has been serving as the Vice President for British Bangladeshi Chambers of Women Entrepreneurs, an organization that profiles and mentors successful business women within British-Bangladeshi society. She has introduced a competition called “Cooking Queen” through NTV that encouraged women from different backgrounds to participate in nationwide competition which not only enhanced their confidence but also helped to create a positive impression about them and start a new career.

Britain’s curry industry subsidises heavily towards local and national economy. However, due to unfavourable situation this industry has been anguished heavily. Subrina introduced a new program named “Meet the Guvnor” through NTV to reach out to the community involved with this industry across the nation to understand their concerns and to address those.?

Subrina has been a great supporter of sports too. She understands that sports can play a pivotal role in our well-being and community cohesion. She has been successfully organising “NTV Community Cricket Cup” for last 5 years to encourage young people to get more involved with sports for their physical and mental well-being. In response to the government’s calls to businesses to create opportunities for local people, Subrina has set up a social enterprise keeping community interest in heart. She is a qualified training provider and is delivering relevant training programs for local unemployed people, helping hundreds to improve their chances of securing apprenticeships, training and employment.? 

Subrina has introduced “Apprenticeship scheme for 13 to 19 years” age demography so that those individuals can gain necessary knowledge from their early age to be successful in their future careers. She has also successfully patronised an event called “Business Friends of NTV” that recognises business leaders, their innovation and input for the benefit of the British society.? 

She is also a Level 1 user at the UKBA Sponsor Management System and  the Authorising Officer, responsible for all day to day management of the SMS.

Subrina has been awarded The Freeman-ship, The Freedom of the City of London on 24th September 2019 for her outstanding contribution to the British society. She is one of the few British-Bangladeshi who has been awarded such prestigious award. 

Recently, during the current pandemic, Subrina has helped vulnerable ethnic minorities financially through fundraising. As the CEO of NTV Europe, she patronaged series of tv programs to raise public 

awareness during Covid-19 pandemic. She has also worked very closely with number of local and national authorities to attain public awareness during this unprecedently difficult time. She also volunteering for the Royal Voluntary Service during the current pandemic. 

Subrina’s professional and personal projects have been widely regarded by the experts as she has successfully maximised participation and retention for all the organisations she has been actively associated with. She has prioritised the demands of the community more often than many others. Her passion and projects are based upon decency, respect and responsibility.?

Considering the above experience, I would now like to give something back to my University and my fellow faculty members. Please vote for me to make some changes for the betterment.