HERMES CORPORATION IS A BANGLADESH-BASED ENTERPRISE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING STRATEGIC
GROWTH AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY ACROSS THE GLOBE.

Hermes Corporation is a Bangladesh-based enterprise committed to advancing strategic growth and regional connectivity across the globe. We provide expert guidance in trading, manpower, shipbuilding, mergers and acquisitions, helping businesses expand within Bangladesh and across the subcontinent through effective cross-border collaboration and market entry strategies.
Alongside our advisory services, Hermes Corporation plays a vital role in Bangladesh’s travel, tourism, and transportation sectors, moving over 500,000 passengers annually on diverse routes. Our mobility and logistics solutions are designed to enhance access, stimulate economic activity, and connect communities across the country.
With a strong focus on excellence, regional integration, and sustainable growth, Hermes Corporation is a trusted partner for diplomatic missions, development organizations, shipbuilding, manpower, cruise line, trading, and international investors seeking a reliable presence around the world.

Asif Arafat Islam is a seasoned business leader with over 18 years of experience across the marine, manpower, telecommunications, real estate, and service sectors. He has held senior roles at multi-national organizations including Karnafuly Ship Builders Ltd, Karnafuly Cruise  Line, Banglalink, Regus, and Bproperty.com. In 2019, he founded Hermes Corporation and Hermes Provision Limited. Under his leadership, Hermes specializes in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border trade, strategic partnerships, and financial advisory—bridging local insight with global opportunity. Asif’s ability to align strategy with execution has helped transform underperforming ventures, launch pioneering initiatives such as Bangladesh’s first luxury cruise brand, and build meaningful international collaborations. His deep market knowledge and strong stakeholder network position him as a key figure in Bangladesh’s business landscape.