Rasel Rana
Manager (Technical) · Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL)
contact@raselrana.com.bd · raselrana.com.bd · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Profile
Electrical and electronic engineer and Manager (Technical) at Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), with over eight years of experience across power generation and telecommunications. I manage the field operations team that delivers BTCL services at Central Cantonment, Dhaka, work on GPON access networks and MikroTik-based solutions, and contribute to in-house technology development projects. I also build full-stack web applications and have designed competition-winning robots since 2014.
Core Strengths
Telecommunications and GPON access networks; power plant operations and grid coordination; field team management and service delivery; full-stack web development with React, Next.js and MongoDB; embedded systems, PLC automation and robotics; technical reporting, training and mentoring.
Experience
Manager (Technical) - Manager (Phones)
June 2026 - Present
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), Central Cantonment, Dhaka
Promoted to Manager (Technical) on 1 June 2026 and posted as Manager (Phones), Central Cantonment, Dhaka.
- Manage the field operations team delivering BTCL telephone and broadband services
- Oversee GPON access network operations and service quality
- Work with MikroTik-based network solutions
- Contribute to BTCL in-house technology development projects
Assistant Manager (Technical)
November 2021 - May 2026
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), Central Cantonment, Dhaka
Joined BTCL on 14 November 2021. Served as Assistant Manager (Phones) and Assistant Manager (Switch), with additional charge as Manager (Phones).
- Supported field operations for new connections and fault repair
- Operated and maintained telephone switching equipment
- Worked on GPON access network installation and operations
- Held additional charge of the Manager (Phones) office
Assistant Deputy Manager (Technical)
2021
Summit Power Limited, 300 MW Power Plant
Plant operations at a 300 MW power plant.
- Operated power-generation equipment and auxiliaries
- Adjusted output to meet national grid requirements
- Coordinated with the National Load Dispatch Centre
- Prepared generation and fuel consumption reports
Assistant Deputy Manager (Technical) - Shift Engineer
April 2018 - 2021
Summit Power Limited, 157 MW Power Plant
Shift engineer in the operations department of a 157 MW engine-based power plant from 22 April 2018.
- Controlled generation equipment during normal running and start-up
- Monitored voltage and power flow against grid protocols
- Recorded operating data in logs and databases
- Prepared daily and monthly and annual performance reports
- Communicated with plant management and the National Load Dispatch Centre
Education
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
2013 - 2018
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur
CGPA 3.09 out of 4.00. Thesis: Comparative analysis of control techniques for high-speed position control systems.
Diploma in Engineering (Electronics Technology)
2008 - 2012
Rangpur Polytechnic Institute, Rangpur
CGPA 3.66 out of 4.00. First place in the department.
Skills
Telecommunications and Networking
- GPON access networks
- OLT and ONU configuration
- MikroTik RouterOS
- Telephone switching
- Network troubleshooting
Web Development
- JavaScript
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- Tailwind CSS
- Database design
Embedded Systems and Robotics
- 8051 and ATmega and PIC microcontrollers
- Arduino
- C and Assembly
- Autonomous robots
- Drones
- PCB design
Power and Industrial Automation
- Power plant operations
- Siemens LOGO PLC
- LS XG-500 PLC
- Variable frequency drives
- Motor control
Achievements
Champion - Cybernauts 2016
October 2016
NSU Computer and Engineering Club, North South University
National robotics competition. Covered by the Daily Kaler Kantha.
Champion - ROBOLUTION 2016
April 2016
MIST Robotics Club, Military Institute of Science and Technology
National robotics competition. Covered by The Daily Ittefaq.
Other robotics podium finishes
2015 - 2016
Universities across Bangladesh
- 1st Runner-up at Robo-Droid Championship 2016 (IEEE RUET Student Branch)
- 2nd Runner-up at Global Robotics Challenge 2016 IARC Bangladesh Zonal (ESAB)
- 2nd Runner-up at mecceeration 2015 (IUT)
- 2nd Runner-up at RoboTour and Programming Contest 2015 (RUET)
Judge - Techfest Bangladesh Zonal 2026 (Innovatex)
October 2026
DUET Robotics Club, DUET, Gazipur
Served on the panel of judges for the Innovatex competition.
Champion - BTCL Cricket Tournament 2025
February 2025
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL)
Played for North Nemesis (Dhaka Telecommunication Region North).
Leadership
President
2016 - 2017
DUET Robotics Club
Vice Chairman (Technical)
2016 - 2017
IEEE DUET Student Branch
Convener
2017
DUET TECHFEST 2017
Training
Electrical Equipment and PLC Automation System (3 months)
2014
North Bengal Engineering Institute (NBEI)
Microcontroller and Embedded Systems (3 months)
2013
North Bengal Engineering Institute (NBEI)
Industrial Attachment (1 month)
RPCL 52 MW Dual Fuel Power Plant, Gazipur
Memberships
Member
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Languages
Bangla and English
Bangla (native). English (fluent in reading, writing and speaking).