LLiza.

Bangladeshi-born · Based in Portsmouth

Leading with purpose, curiosity and a global outlook.

I’m Roksana Akter, though most people call me Liza. I’m a shareholder and Chief Operating Officer at Tagrise Technologies UAB, a company registered in Lithuania. From my home in Portsmouth, I balance business leadership with digital creativity and a lifelong love of travel.

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COOTagrise Technologies UAB
ShareholderInvested in Tagrise
PortsmouthUnited Kingdom
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About me

A businesswoman shaped by experience, education and curiosity.

I was born in Bangladesh and now live in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. As Chief Operating Officer and a shareholder of Tagrise Technologies UAB, I play an active role in the company’s operations and long-term direction.

I have completed an MA in Education at the University of Portsmouth. I also hold an MA and a BA in English Language and Literature from Southern University Bangladesh. Beyond business and education, I enjoy travelling, discovering new places and expressing my creativity through digital content.

Either you win or you learn.

What I do

Practical leadership with a long-term perspective.

My role at Tagrise brings together operational responsibility, business leadership and the perspective of a shareholder.

Operational leadership

Helping guide the company’s day-to-day operations and keeping business priorities moving in the right direction.

COO

Business coordination

Bringing people, responsibilities and decisions together so work can move forward with greater clarity.

Operations

Shareholder perspective

Approaching the company’s progress with both executive responsibility and a genuine long-term interest in its success.

Ownership

Digital creativity

Sharing ideas, experiences and moments from life beyond work through a personal digital presence.

Creativity

My background

From Bangladesh to Portsmouth, with business at the centre.

My journey brings together business, education, volunteering and an international outlook. Each chapter has added something valuable to the way I communicate, lead and approach new opportunities.

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Present
Business

Tagrise Technologies UAB

Chief Operating Officer & Shareholder

Lithuania-registered company
Jan 2025 — May 2026
Education

University of Portsmouth

Master of Arts in Education

Completed in Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2022
Education

Southern University Bangladesh

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Chattogram, Bangladesh
2018 — 2021
Education

Southern University Bangladesh

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature

Organised study tours, cultural programmes and student activities.

Community

Learning, contributing and staying connected.

My volunteering experiences gave me opportunities to meet people, support community initiatives and grow beyond the classroom and workplace.

Education
BYLC

Campus Ambassador

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center

Environment
VBD

Volunteer

Volunteer for Bangladesh

Stories

Thoughts, travels and little stories.

Notes from life beyond the boardroom — published on the story page.

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Travel diary

New places, fresh perspectives and lasting memories.

Travel is one of the ways I recharge and see the world differently. I love discovering new places, experiencing different cultures and collecting stories that stay with me long after the journey ends.

01

Portsmouth

My home on the south coast

02

Open horizons

Time to pause and recharge

03

Bangladesh

My roots and first home

Let’s connect

Every good opportunity starts with a conversation.

I welcome thoughtful conversations about business, collaboration and professional opportunities.

Websiteliza.org.uk