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Bangladesh Trade Personalities Directory
The people driving Bangladesh's export economy — trade body presidents, industry captains, ministers, government officials, diplomats, and policymakers. Comprehensive profiles with career timelines, achievements, and contact information.
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💼 Business Leaders
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💼 Business Leaders
⭐ Dr. Rubana Huq
Chairperson, Mohammadi Group & Vice Chancellor, Asian University for Women (AUW) & Former President, BGMEA (2019-2021)
📍 Mohammadi Group
Dr. Rubana Huq is a distinguished Bangladeshi businesswoman, poet, academic, and motivational speaker who serves as the Chairperso...
💼 Business Leaders
Abdul Matlub Ahmad
Founder & Chairman, Nitol-Niloy Group & Former President, FBCCI
📍 Nitol-Niloy Group of Companies
Abdul Matlub Ahmad is the Founder and Chairman of Nitol-Niloy Group, one of Bangladesh's prime business conglomerates. Born in Dha...
💼 Business Leaders
Tapan Chowdhury
Managing Director, Square Pharmaceuticals PLC & Square Group (since 1995)
📍 Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
Tapan Chowdhury is the Managing Director of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC — Bangladesh's largest pharmaceutical company and the flags...
💼 Business Leaders
⭐ Sheikh Bashir Uddin
Managing Director, Akij-Bashir Group (since 2006; returned Feb 2026 after public service)
📍 Akij-Bashir Group
Sheikh Bashir Uddin is the Managing Director of Akij-Bashir Group, one of Bangladesh's largest industrial conglomerates. He has le...
💼 Business Leaders
Faruque Hassan
Managing Director, Giant Group & Former President, BGMEA (2021-2023)
📍 Giant Group
Faruque Hassan is a prominent Bangladeshi RMG industry leader who serves as the Managing Director of Giant Group, one of Banglades...
💼 Business Leaders
⭐ Ahsan Khan Chowdhury
Chairman & CEO, PRAN-RFL Group (since 2016)
📍 PRAN-RFL Group
Ahsan Khan Chowdhury is the Chairman and CEO of PRAN-RFL Group, one of Bangladesh's largest food and beverage manufacturing conglo...
💼 Business Leaders
⭐ Kamal Quadir
Founder & CEO, bKash Limited
📍 bKash Limited
Kamal Quadir (born 1971) is a Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur and artist, best known as the Founder & CEO of bKash Limited, Bang...
💼 Business Leaders
Hussain M Elius
Co-founder & Former CEO, Pathao | Founder, Fin.com (formerly Wind)
📍 Pathao / Fin.com
Hussain M Elius is a Bangladeshi serial entrepreneur, best known as the Co-founder and former CEO of Pathao, Bangladesh's leading...
💼 Business Leaders
Maliha M Quadir
Founder & Former Managing Director, Shohoz
📍 Shohoz
Maliha M Quadir is a Bangladeshi-American technology entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and former Managing Director of Shoho...
💼 Business Leaders
Sadia Haque
Co-founder & CEO, ShareTrip
📍 ShareTrip
Sadia Haque is a Bangladeshi technology entrepreneur, best known as the Co-founder and CEO of ShareTrip, Bangladesh's first and le...
💼 Business Leaders
Tawhida Shiropa
Founder & CEO, Moner Bondhu
📍 Moner Bondhu
Tawhida Shiropa is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Moner Bondhu, Bangladesh's largest and leading menta...
💼 Business Leaders
Sylvana Quader Sinha
Founder & Chair, Praava Health (Former CEO, 2014-2024)
📍 Praava Health
Sylvana Quader Sinha is a Bangladeshi-American healthcare entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and former CEO of Praava Health,...
💼 Business Leaders
Rosina Mazumder
Founder & CEO, Arogga
📍 Arogga
Rosina Mazumder is a Bangladeshi HealthTech entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Arogga, Bangladesh's digital health platform com...
💼 Business Leaders
Mirza Salman Ispahani
Managing Director, M M Ispahani Limited & Former President, International Cotton Association (ICA, 2017-2018) & Chairman, Tea Traders Association of Bangladesh
📍 M M Ispahani Limited
Mirza Salman Ispahani is the Managing Director of M M Ispahani Limited, one of Bangladesh's oldest and most respected business con...
💼 Business Leaders
Anis Ud Dowla
Chairman, ACI Group (Advanced Chemical Industries) & President, BAPLC & Former President, MCCI (4 terms)
📍 ACI Limited (Advanced Chemical Industries)
M. Anis Ud Dowla is the Chairman of ACI Group (Advanced Chemical Industries), one of Bangladesh's leading diversified conglomerate...
💼 Business Leaders
Kihak Sung
Chairman & CEO, Youngone Corporation
📍 Youngone Corporation
Kihak Sung is the Chairman and CEO of Youngone Corporation, a South Korean conglomerate that is one of the largest investors in Ba...
💼 Business Leaders
Md. Fazlul Hoque
Managing Director, Plummy Fashions Ltd & Former President, BKMEA (6 years) & Former President, Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF)
📍 Plummy Fashions Ltd
Md. Fazlul Hoque is the Managing Director of Plummy Fashions Ltd, home to the world's highest rated green knitwear factory. 👕 Wit...
💼 Business Leaders
Samuel S. Chowdhury
Chairman, Square Group & Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
📍 Square Group
Mr. Samuel S. Chowdhury is the Chairman of Square Group, one of Bangladesh's largest and most diversified business conglomerates....
💼 Business Leaders
Anjan Chowdhury
Director, Square Group & Former President, BAPA (Bangladesh Agro-Processors Association)
📍 Square Group
Mr. Anjan Chowdhury is a Director of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC and a key leader within the Square Group, one of Bangladesh's larg...
💼 Business Leaders
Shams Mahmud
Managing Director, Shasha Denims Ltd & Director, BGMEA
📍 Shasha Denims Ltd
Mr. Shams Mahmud is the Managing Director of Shasha Denims Ltd, one of Bangladesh's leading denim manufacturers and exporters. 👕...