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== Early life and family == |
== Early life and family == |
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Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman was born to a pious Muslim family in the village named Kanchan in the Rupganj of Narayanganj in 1943. His mother's name is Late Rahatun Nessa, his father's name is Late Sufi Mohammed Dayem Uddin. From childhood he was devoted to Islam and philanthropic activities in his locality. He inherited the aspect of giving support to the needy people as he witnessed his father helped and supported the rural people by any means. |
Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman was born to a pious Muslim family in the village named Kanchan in the Rupganj of Narayanganj in 1943. His mother's name is Late Rahatun Nessa, his father's name is Late Sufi Mohammed Dayem Uddin. From childhood he was devoted to Islam and philanthropic activities in his locality. He inherited the aspect of giving support to the needy people as he witnessed his father helped and supported the rural people by any means. |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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He passed his Secondary School Certificate exam from local Kanchan Bharat Chandra School in 1961 and passed his Higher Secondary School Certificate Exam from Govt. Tolaram College in 1963. Then he also obtained B.Com degree from the same degree college which was under the University of Dhaka that time. He finished higher education by obtaining a diploma on banking to pursue his initial career in banking sector. |
He passed his Secondary School Certificate exam from local Kanchan Bharat Chandra School in 1961 and passed his Higher Secondary School Certificate Exam from Govt. Tolaram College in 1963. Then he also obtained B.Com degree from the same degree college which was under the University of Dhaka that time. He finished higher education by obtaining a diploma on banking to pursue his initial career in banking sector. |
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== Early career == |
== Early career == |
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He started his initial career in Jalal Jute Valley Company soon after passing Higher Secondary School exam at monthly BDT100. Then he joined as junior clerk in the then National Bank of Pakistan ( current: Sonali Bank Limited), Laldighi branch in Chittagong. Then he shifted his job to the Khatunganj, Chittagong Branch of the then Eastern Mercantile Bank ( currently known as: Pubali bank Limited) at the salary of BDT800 and he successfully served there from 1967 to 1971. |
He started his initial career in Jalal Jute Valley Company soon after passing Higher Secondary School exam at monthly BDT100. Then he joined as junior clerk in the then National Bank of Pakistan ( current: Sonali Bank Limited), Laldighi branch in Chittagong. Then he shifted his job to the Khatunganj, Chittagong Branch of the then Eastern Mercantile Bank ( currently known as: Pubali bank Limited) at the salary of BDT800 and he successfully served there from 1967 to 1971. |
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== Business life == |
== Business life == |
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Soon after the birth of Bangladesh after a atrocious war against Pakistan, Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman devoted himself to contribute to develop the nation economically and therefore he stepped into business. He initially started as partnership business which later was extended to other ventures namely Ship-Recycling, Rubber Plantation and Fisheries in Chittagong division. At the same time he started GP/CI sheet manufacturing plant in Dhaka Division. The CI sheet under the brand "Camel" from his flag-ship GP/CI plant quickly gained popularity. He established Re-Rolling mill in 1982 and The Mongla Engineers Workers the first ever Billet Manufacturing plant in 1984. In 1999, he founded tin sheet manufacturing plant under the brand name "PHP Arabian Horse Dheutin" in Dhaka which earned huge fame. Within next two decades, he proved himself as true acceptable and trustworthy businessman with the proven track record of commitment and business ethics among the business community and financial institutions in Bangladesh. |
Soon after the birth of Bangladesh after a atrocious war against Pakistan, Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman devoted himself to contribute to develop the nation economically and therefore he stepped into business. He initially started as partnership business which later was extended to other ventures namely Ship-Recycling, Rubber Plantation and Fisheries in Chittagong division. At the same time he started GP/CI sheet manufacturing plant in Dhaka Division. The CI sheet under the brand "Camel" from his flag-ship GP/CI plant quickly gained popularity. He established Re-Rolling mill in 1982 and The Mongla Engineers Workers the first ever Billet Manufacturing plant in 1984. In 1999, he founded tin sheet manufacturing plant under the brand name "PHP Arabian Horse Dheutin" in Dhaka which earned huge fame. Within next two decades, he proved himself as true acceptable and trustworthy businessman with the proven track record of commitment and business ethics among the business community and financial institutions in Bangladesh. |
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== PHP family == |
== PHP family == |
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By 1999, he discovered himself as someone else more than just a businessman. He found inner peace which he wanted to transform into prosperity with happiness. He then combined all three and founded a conglomerate group initially known as PHP Group of industries (currently: [[PHP Family]]) |
By 1999, he discovered himself as someone else more than just a businessman. He found inner peace which he wanted to transform into prosperity with happiness. He then combined all three and founded a conglomerate group initially known as PHP Group of industries (currently: [[PHP Family]]) |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 02:26, 15 November 2020
Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman | |
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সুফি মুহাম্মদ মিজানুর রহমান | |
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| Born | 12 March 1943 (age 81) Narayanganj, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Spouse | Tahmina Rahman |
| Children | 7 sons, 1 daughter, |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak 2020 |
Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman (Bengali: সূফী মিজানুর রহমান, born: 12 March 1943 ) is a Bangladeshi industrialist and social worker. He is the founder and the chairman of the Bangladeshi conglomerate PHP Family (PHP Group of Industries.[1]) In recognition of his contribution in social welfare, the government of Bangladesh awarded him the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2020.[2]
Early life and family
Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman was born to a pious Muslim family in the village named Kanchan in the Rupganj of Narayanganj in 1943. His mother's name is Late Rahatun Nessa, his father's name is Late Sufi Mohammed Dayem Uddin. From childhood he was devoted to Islam and philanthropic activities in his locality. He inherited the aspect of giving support to the needy people as he witnessed his father helped and supported the rural people by any means.
Education
He passed his Secondary School Certificate exam from local Kanchan Bharat Chandra School in 1961 and passed his Higher Secondary School Certificate Exam from Govt. Tolaram College in 1963. Then he also obtained B.Com degree from the same degree college which was under the University of Dhaka that time. He finished higher education by obtaining a diploma on banking to pursue his initial career in banking sector.
Early career
He started his initial career in Jalal Jute Valley Company soon after passing Higher Secondary School exam at monthly BDT100. Then he joined as junior clerk in the then National Bank of Pakistan ( current: Sonali Bank Limited), Laldighi branch in Chittagong. Then he shifted his job to the Khatunganj, Chittagong Branch of the then Eastern Mercantile Bank ( currently known as: Pubali bank Limited) at the salary of BDT800 and he successfully served there from 1967 to 1971.
Business life
Soon after the birth of Bangladesh after a atrocious war against Pakistan, Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman devoted himself to contribute to develop the nation economically and therefore he stepped into business. He initially started as partnership business which later was extended to other ventures namely Ship-Recycling, Rubber Plantation and Fisheries in Chittagong division. At the same time he started GP/CI sheet manufacturing plant in Dhaka Division. The CI sheet under the brand "Camel" from his flag-ship GP/CI plant quickly gained popularity. He established Re-Rolling mill in 1982 and The Mongla Engineers Workers the first ever Billet Manufacturing plant in 1984. In 1999, he founded tin sheet manufacturing plant under the brand name "PHP Arabian Horse Dheutin" in Dhaka which earned huge fame. Within next two decades, he proved himself as true acceptable and trustworthy businessman with the proven track record of commitment and business ethics among the business community and financial institutions in Bangladesh.
PHP family
By 1999, he discovered himself as someone else more than just a businessman. He found inner peace which he wanted to transform into prosperity with happiness. He then combined all three and founded a conglomerate group initially known as PHP Group of industries (currently: PHP Family)
References
- ^ "The art of giving". The Daily Star. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "20 individuals, one organisation to receive Ekushey Padak 2020". The Daily Star. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.