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Abu Jahangir has over three decades of experience managing Bangladeshi businesses in trading and manufacturing. After completing his MBA from the University of Dhaka, he moved to Canada at the end of 2018. Abu is a global trade expert and founded Pacific Fraser Bay Sourcing Inc. (PFBSI) in April 2019, his first Canadian business. PFBSI supports Canadian apparel brands and retailers with efficient and ethical product sourcing. Additionally, PFBSI owns the Canadian fashion brand "BLAZE".
In 2022, Abu incorporated Agrohope Farms & Product Inc., focusing on developing a seafood supply network from Port Alberni. Agrohope Farms also assists community farms and businesses in selling their products online and aims to showcase Alberni Valley farm products in a physical store on 4th Avenue.
Abu is also investing in two other Canadian start-ups: Has Muh Vehicle Services Corporation, which provides vehicle maintenance services, and Pacific Fraser Agro Products Inc., which focuses on commodity trade. He continues to operate textile manufacturing plants in Bangladesh.
Beyond his business ventures, Abu is a dedicated social worker and community volunteer. He is a Rotarian and serves on the boards of various social enterprises, public institutions, and trade associations in Port Alberni and the Lower Mainland. Passionate about community economic development, Abu actively volunteers to build an inclusive society that values diversity.