KSM Mostafizur Rahman
KSM Mostafizur Rahman | |
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| Born | October 31, 1964 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
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| Notable work | Founding National Agricare Group and One Pharma Limited Contributions to Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Sectors in Bangladesh |
KSM Mostafizur Rahman (Bengali: কেএসএম মোস্তাফিজুর রহমান; born October 31, 1964) is a Bangladeshi industrialist, entrepreneur, economist, agriculturist and philanthropist. KSM Mostafizur Rahman is a pioneer in the field of agricultural manufacturing in Bangladesh such as agrochemicals, pesticides, plant growth regulators, hybread rice seed, vegetable seed etc. and has been recognized as a commercially important person (CIP) of Bangladesh in 2013 for his significant impact on the nation's economic development.[1][2][3] In 2014, Rahman was honored with the President's Industrial Development Award for his contributions to the industrial sector of Bangladesh.[4]
Rahman currently serves as the managing director of the National AgriCare Group of Bangladesh and is the founder of One Pharma Limited.[5][6] In 2021, he was awarded Guinness World Record for creating the world's largest crop field mosaic in Bogra, Bangladesh. Since 2023, Rahman has also served as the founder president of the Bangladesh Agrochemical Manufacturers Association (BAMA).[6]
Early life
[edit]Khandakar Syed Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman was born on 31 October 1964 to a respected Bengali Muslim Syed family of Khandakars in the village of Pakulla in Sariakandi Thana (now under Sonatala Upazila) of Bogra District, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). He was the son of the late Syed Zaman Khandakar and Syeda Momena Begum.[7] In 1952, his father served as the founding president of Pakulla Union Council and later held the position of co-chairman of the undivided Sariakandi Thana, actively engaged with the Awami League. Rahman demonstrated exceptional intelligence, cultural interests, and a passion for sports from an early age.[8] He completed his secondary education at Pakulla Multilateral High School and his higher secondary education with distinction from Bogra Government Azizul Haque College.[7][8]
In 1983, Rahman enrolled at Bangladesh Agricultural Institute – formerly part of Bangladesh Agricultural University, and is now known as Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka – where he graduated in 1986.[9][8] He furthered his education by completing a Group Diploma in Management (Correspondence) from the College of Professional Management in Jersey, United Kingdom in 1995, followed by a Master of Business Administration degree from Asian University of Bangladesh in 2002.[8]
Career
[edit]Rahman founded National Agricare Group, which established in 2002;[10] since its inception, the organization has ascended to one of the leading position of importer and manufacturer of pesticides, micronutrients and growth regulators in Bangladesh.[11] In October 2015, under Mostafizur Rahman's leadership, National AgriCare Group ventured into pharmaceutical industry with the establishment of One Pharma Ltd; Health Minister Mohammed Nasim was coming to inaugurate the event.[12] One Pharma is specializing in anti-ulcerant, antibiotic, antidiabetic, antiemetics, antihypertensive, lipid lowering, neuropathic, urinary alkalinizers and anti-asthmatic products, with the regulated manufacturing facility is based at northern Bogra.[12][13] The company has established manufacturing facility for biotech and anticancer products, including vaccines and a variety of biological therapeutics such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic respiratory diseases, CNS disorders and cardiovascular diseases. At the same plant along with human health products, the company has the facilities to produce animal health products.[14] Additionally Rahman's expert team of pharmacists in another dedicated facility of One Pharma offers a comprehensive range of high quality animal health products. Specializing in foot-and-mouth vaccines, One Pharma helps preventing and controlling this significant livestock ailment, with products that aim to improve animal health, supporting vetenary care and animal husbandry. Both National Agricare Group and One Pharma Ltd have significantly contributed to the Bangladesh economy by producing unique agricultural and pharmaceutical products using cutting-edge technology, as well as provided employment opportunities to thousands of people.[15]
In addition to leadership roles at National AgriCare Group and One Pharma Ltd, Rahman has expanded his efforts into diversified sectors through entities such as One Information and Communications Technology Ltd – which collaborates with the government of Bangladesh to address various IT-related challenges in Bangladesh[16] – and One Seed Ltd, China Gardencity Developers Ltd, as well as the non-profit organization Sayed Momena Montaj Foundation.[17] Additionally, Rahman is a recognized contributor to English-language publications in Bangladesh, with various articles focusing on the pharmaceutical, agriculture, GDP, national productivity industry and Bangladesh's economic landscape have been published in The Daily Observer and Daily Sun.[18]
Rahman is working to improve the standard of living for farmers. With the presence of National AgriCare network in every region of the country, he has been working for more than two decades to improve farmers' quality of life. Rahman's dream is that through a one-stop agricultural service, farmers will be able to meet all their needs through National AgriCare Group. This initiative not only aims to support farmers but also includes buying their produce at fair prices, a practice that has already commenced. His company purchases seeds produced by farmers and, through the use of hybridization technology[19] and modern techniques, processes them in their own processing centers to produce high-quality hybrid seeds. These seeds are then sold back to farmers, contributing to the country's economy and improving the quality of life for farmers.
Memberships
[edit]Rahman maintains active memberships in various professional organizations. Notably, in December 2021, Rahman was elected President of the Greater Bogra Association in Dhaka for the term 2022–2023.[9] In 2023, Rahman was elected as the President of Bangladesh Agrochemical Manufacturers Association (BAMA) for the 2023–2024 term.[6][20] He is also an executive member of Drug Control Committee (DCC) in the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh.[21] The following is a list of Rahman's memberships:
- Member, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI)[22]
- Member, Drug Control Committee (DCC)[21]
- General Body Member, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)[23]
- Member, FBCCI Standing Committee on Agriculture, Agro Processing and Agro Based Industries[24]
- Secretary and Spokesperson, Crop Field Mosaic National Committee[25]
- President, Greater Bogra Society, Dhaka[9]
- President, Bangladesh Agrochemical Manufacturers Association (BAMA)[6]
- Member, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Seed Association (BSA)[26]
- Member, Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGAPMEA)[27]
- Member, Army Golf Club, Dhaka
- Lifetime Member, Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh
Accolades
[edit]Rahman's contributions to agriculture and the economy have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being named a Commercially Important Person (CIP) in 2013,[2][3] and the President's Award for Industrial Development in 2014.[4] Internationally, he received the Global Entrepreneur Award in 2019.[15] Rahman's leadership has also led to the formation of the Bangladesh Agrochemicals Manufacturers Association (BAMA), further solidifying his impact on the agricultural sector.[6][20]
In March 2021, Rahman, in collaboration with National AgriCare, achieved a Guinness World Record for creating the world's largest crop field mosaic using golden and deep purple rice plants – in Balenda village, Bogra, Bangladesh.[7][28][29] He also served as the Member Secretary and Chief Spokesperson of the National Committee on Crop Portrait for this project.
| Year | Awards | Sources |
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| 2013 | Commercially Important Person (CIP) | [2][3] |
| 2014 | President's Industrial Development Award | [4] |
| 2019 | Global Entrepreneur Award | [15] |
| 2021 | Guinness World Record | [28] |
Activism
[edit]Mostafizur Rahman also founded a non-profit organization Sayed Momena Montaj Foundation in 2016 – named in honor of Rahman's mother – which is dedicated for societal welfare. These include establishing school, colleges, providing scholarships to underprivileged and meritorious students from middle school to PhD students. His foundation's initiatives have significantly contributed to the fields of education, health, and sports in Bangladesh.[17][30] Rahman has played a vital role in promoting industrial and commercial development in Bangladesh,[31] with efforts to advance the economic and social welfare of the country.[32]
Personal life
[edit]Rahman is married to Nazmun Nahar, who holds the position of chairman at the National AgriCare Group.[33] They have two children: a daughter, Rahman Abanti Hemica, and a son, Yalid Bin Rahman, who both contribute to the family business as board of Directors.[33] The family resides in Dhaka.
References
[edit]Cites
[edit]- ^ বালাইনাশকে আমরা পুরোপুরি আমদানিনির্ভর রয়ে গেছি [In Balinash we remain totally import dependent]. Bonik Barta (in Bengali). May 21, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c Export Promotion Bureau, p. 12.
- ^ a b c সিআইপি হলেন ৫৪ জন [54 people of CIP]. Priyo.com (in Bengali). February 11, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c রাষ্ট্রপতির শিল্প উন্নয়ন পুরস্কার-২০১৪ [President's Industrial Development Award-2014]. Ministry of Industries (in Bengali). December 2, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Uddin, Saif (November 9, 2019). "Pharma export sees strong growth". The Financial Express. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "BAMA elects Mostafizur Rahman as its President". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ a b c Azahar, Azahar (June 13, 2023). আ.লীগের মনোনয়নপ্রত্যাশী শ্যামলের গণসংযোগ [Mass communication of A. League nominee Shyamal]. Alokito Bangladesh (in Bengali). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Health Digest Magazine No. 1679: Special Issue, p. 4.
- ^ a b c "কৃষিবিদ কেএসএম মোস্তাফিজুর রহমান বৃহত্তর বগুড়া সমিতির সভাপতি নির্বাচিত" [Agriculturist KSM Mostafizur Rahman elected president of Greater Bogra Association]. Somoy Journal (in Bengali). December 4, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Health Digest Magazine No. 1679: Special Issue, p. 4–5.
- ^ huaxia (July 6, 2023). "Chinese expertise, technology support Bangladesh's agricultural sector: Bangladeshi expert". Xinhua. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "New pharmaceutical company One Pharma Ltd launched in Bangladesh". Bdnews24.com. Oct 25, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Rahman, Mostafizur (November 3, 2019). "Global Pharmaceuticals and Our Opportunities; KSM Mostafizur Rahman". Agricare24.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "ONE PHARMA LIMITED Company Profile". Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Nat'l AgriCare gets Global Entrepreneur Award". Daily Sun. February 19, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Gazipur, Raihanul Islam Akand (January 3, 2023). "BRRI launches Rice Solution mobile app". The Business Post. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ a b শেকৃবিতে পিইচডি প্রোগ্রামে শিক্ষাবৃত্তি পেতে আবেদনের আহ্বান [Call for applications for scholarships for PhD programs in Shikribi]. Dainikshiksha (in Bengali). January 13, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Selected Rahman's published works:
- Rahman, KSM Mostafizur (November 3, 2019). "Global Pharmaceuticals and Our Opportunities". Daily Sun. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- Rahman, KSM Mostafizur (December 14, 2022). "Agrochemicals missed opportunities to grow under WTO". The Daily Observer. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- Rahman, KSM Mostafizur (January 18, 2023). "Discriminatory policies making local agrochemicals a 'Bonsai Sector' - - observerbd.com". The Daily Observer. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368455171 Hybridization Importance Techniques and Consequences Recent Trends in Agriculture
- ^ a b "Bangladesh Agrochemical Manufacturers Association gets new president". Dhaka Tribune. Dec 7, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Huda, Shamsul (March 21, 2024). "Bangladesh pharma sector may face post LDC challenges". The Daily Observer. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Members Directory". Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Mr. K S M Mostafizur Rahman". Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Standing Committee List". Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Paddy harvesting festival of 'Bangabandhu in cropland' on Monday". Daily Bangladesh. April 25, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Industry Members List". Bangladesh Seed Association. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Member Details". BGAPMEA. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b "Largest crop field mosaic (image)". Guinness World Records. March 9, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Bangabandhu's crop field mosaic aims for Guinness World Records". The Daily Star. February 10, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Saeed, Shoaib (March 27, 2021). "বঙ্গবন্ধু শস্যচিত্রের নেপথ্য মানুষ" [Bangabandhu is the man behind the grain paintings]. Samakal (in Bengali). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Bogura gears up for week-long free screening of 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation'". The Daily Star. Oct 21, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Independent candidate Shyamal is ahead". The Daily Voice Of Asia (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b "About Us". National AgriCare Group. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
Sources
[edit]- Health Digest Magazine No. 1679: Special Issue (in Bengali).
- Meet Bangladesh Delegates and the Co-exhibitors of Export Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Commerce (PDF). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Export Promotion Bureau. 2022.