Tapan Chowdhury

Tapan Chowdhury is the Managing Director of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC — Bangladesh's largest pharmaceutical company and the flagship company of Square Group. He has served as Managing Director since 1995, bringing over 35 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, hospitals, textiles, RMG, IT, healthcare, toiletries, food, and consumer products. Square Group is one of Bangladesh's largest diversified conglomerates with approximately 80,000 employees and $1.5 billion in annual revenue.

🎓 Education

Tapan Chowdhury is a Science graduate from the University of Dhaka and has completed different advanced courses on Business Management in Europe. His education and training have provided the foundation for leading one of Bangladesh's most successful diversified business groups.

💼 Square Group Leadership

As Managing Director of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Tapan Chowdhury leads a company that has been consistently ranked as Bangladesh's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer. Square Pharmaceuticals is listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), and its products are exported to multiple countries including in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Square Group's diversified operations span multiple sectors under his leadership:

• 💊 Pharmaceuticals — Square Pharmaceuticals PLC (largest pharma in Bangladesh)
• 🏥 Hospitals — Square Hospitals Ltd (tertiary care hospital)
• 🧵 Textiles — Square Textiles Ltd (yarn and fabric manufacturing)
• 👕 RMG — Square Fashions Ltd (ready-made garments)
• 💻 IT — Square Toiletries Ltd (toiletries and consumer products)
• 🧴 Toiletries — Square Toiletries Ltd
• 🍔 Food — Square Food & Beverage Ltd
• 📺 Media — Square Media Ltd
• 💰 Financial services — Square Insurance Ltd

🏆 Strategic Achievements

Under Tapan Chowdhury's managing directorship since 1995, Square Pharmaceuticals has grown to become:

• 💊 Largest pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh by market share and revenue
• 🌍 Export presence in multiple countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe
• 📊 Publicly listed on DSE and CSE with strong market capitalization
• 🏭 Manufacturing facilities meeting international standards (UK MHRA, EU GMP, TGA Australia)
• 👥 80,000 employees across Square Group companies

👤 Family Legacy

Tapan Chowdhury is the second son of late Samson H Chowdhury, the founder Chairman of Square Group. He inherited the leadership of the pharmaceuticals division and has grown it significantly since taking over as Managing Director in 1995. Under his stewardship, Square Pharmaceuticals has expanded its manufacturing capacity, entered new export markets, and maintained its position as Bangladesh's pharma industry leader.

🌐 Square Group: A Diversified Conglomerate

Square Group is one of Bangladesh's most respected business conglomerates, founded by Samson H Chowdhury and now managed by the second generation of the Chowdhury family. The group's diversification across pharmaceuticals, textiles, RMG, consumer products, healthcare, and financial services makes it a significant contributor to Bangladesh's economy — generating employment for 80,000+ people and contributing to the country's export earnings through pharmaceuticals, textiles, and RMG exports.

Under Tapan Chowdhury's leadership of the flagship pharmaceuticals company, Square Group has positioned itself as a model of corporate governance, quality standards, and diversified industrial development in Bangladesh — serving as an example of how Bangladeshi companies can build globally competitive businesses across multiple sectors.