Ahmed Akbar Sobhan
| Ahmed Akbar Sobhan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
15 February 1952 Bangladesh |
| Residence | Bashundhara R/A, Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Shah Alam |
| Occupation | Chairman at Bashundhara Group |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Net worth |
 US$8.6 billion (2015) |
| Spouse(s) | Afroza Begum |
| Children | Sadat, Shafiat, Sayem, Safwan |
| Website |
bashundharagroup |
Ahmed Akbar Sobhan (born on 15 February 1952), is a Bangladeshi business magnate. He is the Chairman of the business conglomerate "Bashundhara Group".[1] He founded Bashundhara Group, which is operating in various lines of activities including real estate, cement manufacturing, paper and allied products, steel products, LP Gas, Shopping Complex, local and international trading. Bashundhara in Bangladesh is one of the most valuable companies by market value and the second-largest Bangladeshi company by turnover.
Business career
In 1978, Sobhan started business enterprise in the service sector along with commercial trading in the domestic front. The journey of the Group was started with the establishment of its mother company in the fashion of East West Property Development (Pvt) Ltd., popularly known as "Bashundhara Housing".
He currently leads group of enterprises consisting of nearly three dozen medium to large ventures steel and engineering, paper, tissue, cement, LP Gas, sanitary napkin, multi-paper, dredging, shipping, food and beverage, galvanised iron pipe, etc. These enterprises have contributed to cut down the dependence of Bangladesh on import of its covered sectors significantly. Under his able leadership over the years, Bashundhara Group has successfully implemented a well-designed corporate management structure with clearly defined responsibilities and delegation of authority for project implementation keeping the track of accountability.
The group now directly employing a workforce of more than 50 thousand and indirectly covered livelihood of more than half a million of people. For many years, the company has been one of the country's highest tax payers
Social activities
Sobhan endorsed different development tasks for the group under the coverage of corporate social responsibility (CSR). His social responsibilities often transcends borders.[2] He is also actively associated with various socio cultural and humanitarian activities for the development of the society as well as of the common people.[3]
Bashundhara Group established two welfare foundations, which have been working for the betterment of the poor and underprivileged people of the country.
Honorary consul
Sobhan is an Honorary Consul of the Republic of Ukraine in the People's Republic of Bangladesh since July 2006.[4]
Civic appointments
- President of Bangladesh Land Development Association (BLDA)
- President of Bangladesh Paper Mills Association (BPMA)
- President of Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA)
- Chairman of Social Investment Bank Ltd.
- Member of General Body of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)
- Member of General Body of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Member, Bangladesh Cement Traders Association (BCTA)
- Member, Real Estate and Housing Association (REHAB)
- Member, Bankers Association of Bangladesh
Honors and awards
| Year | Name of Award or Honor | Awarding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Kazi Nazrul Islam Award | Bangladesh Shahitya Sangskriti Parishad, for outstanding contribution to the social Sector. |
| 1993 | Moulana Bhasani National Award | Moulana Bhasani Jatiyo Smriti Parishad, for outstanding contribution to the national housing sector. |
| 1994 | President's Gold Medal | Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, for outstanding performance in the real estate sector. |
| 2001 | Arthakantha Business Award | Leading economic fortnightly of the country, for significant performance in the industrial sector. |
| 2002 | Janata Bank Prime Customer Award | Janata Bank Ltd. |
| 2002 | USA Summit International Award | US, eventually brought International recognition for the Bashundhara Group. |
| 2007 | Business Leadership Award | |
| 2009 | Bangladesh Cultural Foundation Award | Bangladesh Cultural Foundation |
| 2010 | Agrani Bank Best Client Award | Agrani Bank Ltd. |
| 2011 | Vivekananda Award | India |
See also
References
- ↑ "Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Chairman of Bashundhara Group". Bashundhara Group's Official Website.
- ↑ "Bashundhara's social commitment transcends borders". Daily Sun (Dhaka). Archived from the original on 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Bashundhara Group Chairman stands beside Megh, 5 families" (Press release). Maxo Group. Free Press Release. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ↑ "A Message from the Honorary Consul General". Consulate General of Ukraine in Bangladesh.