Shakawath’s influence extends beyond his corporate and academic roles. He is actively involved in various industry organizations, including:

• Member, Tourism Masterplan Evaluation Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism (MOCAT), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
• Co-Chairman, Bangladesh International Hotel Association’s (BIHA) standing committee of Planning and Development.
• Chief Advisor, Chef’s Federation of Bangladesh (CFB).
• Director, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Skill Council (ISC), Bangladesh.
• Member, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Bangladesh.
• Director, World Tourism Network (WTN) Dhaka Chapter.
• Fellow Member, Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM).
• Honorary Consultant, Tourism Resort Industries Association of Bangladesh (TRIAB).
• Curriculum Committee Member, Tourism & Hospitality Management, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
• Curriculum Committee Member, Tourism & Hospitality Management, National University of Bangladesh.
• Curriculum Committee Member, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Bangladesh.
• Curriculum Committee Member, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh.

His affiliations reflect his dedication to advancing Bangladesh’s hospitality and tourism industry on both national and international fronts