THE ONIKET ALAM VISION
Sustainable Aquaculture, Strong Returns
Oniket Alam, a writer, director, and entrepreneur, owns Anahita Farms. After graduating from the Arts University Bournemouth with a National Diploma in Sound and Moving Image and a BA (Hons) in Film Production, he returned to Bangladesh and, in 2015, took over his family’s shrimp farm. Seeing the potential for something more sustainable, he transformed it into the thriving freshwater fish farm it is today. Living with his family in the peaceful village of Bhatshala, Oniket balances his creative work and his passion for aquaculture, raising his daughter and son and building a better future for his community. His story shows how vision and hard work can transform not just a farm, but a community too.
Driven by the commitment to the Bhatshala community.
Anahita Farms work through the Oniket Alam Fondation.
Anahita Farms work through the Oniket Alam Fondation.
Barkat Ullah Maruf
A Visionary Leader in Business Development
Barkat Ullah Maruf, Head of Business Development at Anahita Farms, brings a unique and diverse background to the role. A graduate of Jahangirnagar University, he combines a strong entrepreneurial spirit, nurtured by his upbringing in a business-oriented family, with experience as a writer, filmmaker, and seasoned development practitioner.
Driven by a desire to explore new possibilities and shape the future of aquaculture in Bangladesh, he transitioned from a successful international development career to join Anahita Farms. Mr. Maruf also holds a master’s degree in Development Studies from BRAC University, with a focus on research and development paradigms. His experience includes working on a UN mission in Africa, and as a researcher for National Geographic, as well as many national and international NGOs. Currently, he represents the Third World Network as a civil society observer at the World Trade Organization.
Investors who share our vision and are interested in our journey are encouraged to contact Barkat Ullah Maruf.
