Waliur Rahman Bhuiyan
| Waliur Rahman Bhuiyan OBE | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 July 1952 East Bengal (now Bangladesh) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Ethnicity | Bengali |
| Education | Economics, Master of Business Administration |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Managing Director and Country Head of BOC Bangladesh Limited |
| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse(s) | Sajeda Rahman |
| Website | |
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Waliur Rahman Bhuiyan, OBE (born 2 July 1952) is a Bangladeshi businessman.
Career
Bhuiyan is the Managing Director and Country Head of BOC Bangladesh Limited, one of the first British companies to invest in Bangladesh in the 1950s to produce and supply industrial and medical gases.
"Being one of the first UK investors to enter the Bangladesh market," as quoted by the British High commissioner to Bangladesh, "BOC and Waliur Bhuiyan have made a substantial contribution commercially and socially and to this day the company remains a responsible investor."
An active member of the business community, Bhuiyan sits on the boards of the Chittagong Stock Exchange, the International Chamber of Commerce and the Bangladesh Employers' Federation. He was formerly the President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) of Bangladesh (1999 - 2003). He is regarded as a magnificent 'ambassador' for Bangladesh, Britain and the business community.
Awards and recognition
In 2007, Bhuiyan was appointed an honorary Officer of the British Empire (OBE)[1] for his achievements and services towards strengthening UK-Bangladesh business relations.[2]
Personal life
Bhuiyan is married to Sajeda Rahman, and he has one daughter and one son.
See also
References
- ↑ "UK honours Bangladeshi businessman". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ "British govt honours top Bangladesh businessman". Financial Express. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2014.