Abu Hasan Muhammed Jahangir

Abu Hasan Muhammed Jahangir (born c. 1970/1971), often referred to as A.H.M. Jahangir, is a Canadian-Bangladeshi businessman and community leader based in British Columbia, Canada. He has an extensive background in international trade, commodity sourcing, and textile manufacturing in Bangladesh. In Canada, he operates several commercial ventures, participates in public policy consultation, and holds leadership roles in regional economic development and civic organizations, including initiatives related to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

He has been instrumental in pioneering "Hub and Spoke" collaborative governance models that align municipal governments, commercial associations, and Indigenous leadership, notably working in partnership with local First Nations to establish long-term community infrastructure.

Early Life and Education

Abu Hasan Muhammed Jahangir was born in Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. He is the youngest of five siblings born to Dr. Md Obaidul Haque, a physician and freedom fighter during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and Hasna Akter Begum.

He completed his secondary education at Mymensingh Zilla School and his higher secondary education at Ananda Mohan College. He received a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Nasirabad College, Mymensingh, and subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Dhaka, as part of its 24th batch.

Business Career

Bangladesh

Jahangir worked in trade management and manufacturing sectors in Bangladesh for approximately three decades. In 1993, he established Buyer Link Ltd., an enterprise supplying garment accessories to export-oriented manufacturing facilities. He co-founded a soap manufacturing business in Mymensingh and operated textile manufacturing assets across the country. His career included management and organizational roles during the expansion of Apex Textile Group and the development of One Group.

In November 2020, acting as a director of Apex Textile Group, Jahangir was cited regarding the company's operational diversification and product positioning strategy. On February 9, 2020, representing the Bangladesh Home Textile Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BHTMEA), Jahangir was quoted regarding international retail dynamics and market competition within the regional home textile exporting sector.

Canada

Jahangir relocated to Canada in late 2018, focusing on commercial supply chains and regional commerce. In April 2019, he founded Pacific Fraser Bay Sourcing Inc. (PFBSI), a company providing apparel brands and retail organizations with product sourcing and international textile supply chain management services. PFBSI is the corporate owner of the apparel brand "BLAZE".

In 2022, he established Agrohope Farms & Product Inc. in Port Alberni, British Columbia, to develop local distribution networks for agricultural products and seafood. His Canadian corporate activities also include Has Muh Vehicle Services Corporation, an automotive maintenance provider, and Pacific Fraser Agro Products Inc., which engages in commodity trading.

Community Involvement and Public Policy

Jahangir holds positions within several civic, non-profit, and trade organizations on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia:

• Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce: Serving as the 1st Vice Chair (having previously served as Second Vice-Chair for the 2025–2026 term).
• Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS): Board Member, appointed in 2023.
• Food Security & Agriculture Advisory Committee (FSAAC): Member serving the City of Richmond.
• Policy Advisory Committee: Member of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
• Rotary Club of Richmond: Secretary for the 2025–2026 term.

Public Policy Frameworks

Jahangir has authored and submitted policy proposals to Canadian federal and provincial government committees regarding social finance architecture and economic stabilization:

• The National Zakat Integration Framework (NZIF): A financial framework proposal submitted as a Pre-Budget Brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) during the 45th Parliament, addressing the integration of faith-based social finance within existing federal structures.
• The BC Social Prosperity Fund (BCSPF): A policy framework published via the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) detailing a proposed provincial tax-credit and bond model intended to fund regional housing developments.
• Emergency Small Business Stabilization Framework: An economic response model proposing an automated "72-Hour Rapid Relief" electronic fund-transfer network to preserve small business operational liquidity during infrastructure or climate disruptions.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Initiatives

Jahangir operates as the Co-Lead and Secretary General of the Organizing Committee for FIFA 2026 activities in the Alberni Valley. In this role, he has coordinated local efforts to propose Port Alberni as an official training and acclimatization venue for international squads contesting the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The organizational proposal utilized a "Hub and Spoke" infrastructure model, utilizing existing regional stadium facilities connected to a centralized training centre concept. Following the submission of a 121-page technical proposal, the Alberni Valley was designated as a finalist to host the Canada Soccer National Training Centre.

The committee subsequently secured a $90,000 provincial allocation from the Community Event Support Fund to organize the regional FIFA World Cup Watch Parties project. The project utilizes a collaborative framework structured alongside municipal administrations, commercial associations, and local First Nations—including the Hupačasath, Tseshaht, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations—to manage tournament festivities and regional athletic infrastructure development.

In July 2025, during an infrastructure assessment visit by a tournament official, Jahangir noted that local infrastructure was operational and that engagement had advanced to subsequent evaluation levels.

Personal Life

Jahangir is married to Farzana Rahman. The family resides in British Columbia and has two sons. Tazrian Bin Jahangir and Yashjudan Bin Jahangir. In late 2025, Jahangir officially transitioned his primary professional and residential address to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island.