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
www.sabirulislam.com

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

  1. "UK honours Bangladeshi businessman". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  2. "British govt honours top Bangladesh businessman". Financial Express. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2014.