Young Consultants (YC) was engaged by Bangla Link, operated by Orascom Telecom Holdings Bangladesh, an Egypt-based multinational telecommunications company operating in 13 countries, to provide human resource consulting services during the company’s early establishment in Bangladesh. The assignment focused on recruitment support, headhunting, and the development of an appropriate salary and benefits structure for Bangla Link’s newly appointed employees.
As part of the assignment, YC conducted a salary and benefits survey by collecting and analyzing employment and remuneration data from three other mobile telecommunications companies operating in Bangladesh at the time. The findings informed the development of a proposed salary and benefits structure tailored to Bangla Link’s staffing requirements.
YC also provided recruitment services, including screening thousands of CVs, shortlisting qualified candidates, and conducting headhunting for various positions. These activities supported the company’s recruitment process and helped identify suitable candidates for key roles, including the position of Head of Security and Surveillance.
Through its combined HR advisory and recruitment services, YC supported Bangla Link in establishing its initial workforce and developing a competitive remuneration framework for its operations in Bangladesh.
Assignment Details
Client: Bangla Link (Orascom Telecom Holdings Bangladesh)
Consultant: Young Consultants (YC)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contract Value: Not specified in the available project information
Duration: 2 months (as stated in the source information)
Assignment Period: December 2004–March 2005
Total Staff-Months: 6
Address: House 193 (2nd Floor), Lane 1, New DOHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Key Personnel:
M. Zakir Hossain — Team Leader
Md. Shamsul Alam — Researcher
Md. A. B. Siddiqui — Researcher
S. M. Firoj Hasan — Associate
A. K. M. Edi Amin — Associate
Associated Consultants: N/A
Key Services Delivered
Collected and analyzed salary and benefits data from three mobile telecommunications companies operating in Bangladesh.
Developed a recommended salary and benefits structure for Bangla Link employees.
Screened thousands of CVs and shortlisted suitable candidates.
Conducted headhunting for various positions.
Provided recruitment and HR advisory support for Bangla Link’s early operations in Bangladesh.
Sat - Thu: 09:30AM - 05:30PM
Fri: Closed