Asad Sattar is the founder and creative director of Arka Fashion Week, Bangladesh’s largest and most forward-thinking fashion event, blending runway, music, art, and marketplace experiences. He also leads Ami Dhaka and Kathal, championing “heritage futurism” — reinterpreting Bangladesh’s craft traditions for a contemporary audience. Asad runs Arka Collective, a creative platform for designers, brands, models, musicians, and other artists to collaborate and grow. His work bridges storytelling, design, and cultural strategy, with a focus on democratizing fashion and amplifying emerging talent. Passionate about culture, identity, and community, he continues to shape Bangladesh’s creative landscape with bold, boundary-pushing ideas.