Top 10 Rich People in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has got its own rich people rapidly. The number of rich people is increasing rapidly and The number of entrepreneurs and businessmen are increasing day by day in Bangladesh which is really praise-worthy. Most of the rich men in Bangladesh are self-made, that is how they become richer by their hardship. However, the scenario is changing here in Bangladesh.
The economy of Bangladesh is based on private entrepreneurs and foreign remittance. Government support is not much appreciable and most of them are busy with their own bag, by the way, given below are the top 10 richest people in Bangladesh:
1.Moosa Bin Shamsher:
Known as “Prince Moosa”, Bin Shamser is regarded as the pioneer of the Manpower Export industry in Bangladesh. He is called the pioneer of the human resource export of this country. He is the owner of ‘Datko Group’. His total asset is 950 million dollars.
Source of Asset: Datco Group
2.Salman F Rahman:
He is the Chairman of Beximco Group that includes 32 companies. His diversified business area: Manufacturing, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, IT and Media, Jute, Real Estate, Construction, Ceramics, and others. Beximco Group’s current annual turnover is over US$ 300 million. Mr. Rahman has been able to establish a strong business sector in Bangladesh. Beximco is one of the largest private taxpayers in Bangladesh. Beximco has more than 30,000 people on its direct payrolls.
Mr. Rahman has chaired many imperial positions viz. Chairman of IFIC Bank Limited, Director of Industrial Promotion and Development Company, Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited, Pubali Bank Limited, and Investment Corporation of Bangladesh. He has more than 35 years of business experience. Mr. Rahman graduated in Physics from Dhaka University in 1966. His present age is 62 years. Mr. RAHMAN has a son and a daughter.
Source of Asset: Beximco Group
3.Tarique Rahman:
He's the son of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia. His father was the 7th president of Bangladesh. And his mother served as prime Minister of Bangladesh twice. He studied in a prominent Bangladeshi public university namely the University of Dhaka.3rd position goes for Tarique Rahman. He has 1 billion or more than one billion dollar net worth.
Source of Asset: Politician
4.Sajeeb Wazed Joy:
The grandson of the Father of Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the son of the current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He was born on 27th July 1971. His father was a nuclear scientist Sajeeb Wazed Joy is a billionaire in Bangladesh. The total amount of his wealth is 1 billion dollars. Although he is not active in politics, his vast wealth is an absolutely controversial question.
Source of Asset: Businessman and Politician
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5.Sayed Abul Hossain:
Syed Abul Hossain is a Bangladeshi businessman and politician who served as the Communication Minister of Bangladesh from 2009 to 2012 with a net worth of almost $1 billion. Abul Hossain is the 5th richest Bangladeshi. Sayed Abul Hossain was born on 1st October 1951. He earned his Bachelor’s and Masters's from Dhaka University. He’s been serving as a member of the parliament since 1972. He is the founder of SAHCO International Limited deals with foreign investors.
Padma Bridge Scandal:
In 2012, the World Bank reported that Abul Hossain was one of the corruption conspirators in Padma Bridgetender. He also faces numerous allegations of being involved in corruption cases.
Source of Asset: Businessman (SAHCO International Limited)and Politician
6. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan:
Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is a millionaire who can take the sixth position in the Bangladeshi richest lists. His US$ 500 million net worth is huge enough to take him to this valuable rank. Mr.AhmAkbar Sobhan related to various social work and contributions. Ahmad Akbar Sobhan was born on 15th February 1952. In 1978, Mr. Sobhan started enterprise businesses and commercial trading. Under the parent company, East-West Property Development (Pvt) Ltd., the group of businesses started their journey.
Source of Asset: Bashundhara Group
7. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir:
Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir is a Bangladeshi politician. He became the Member of Parliament for Chandpur-1 in 2008, being re-elected in 2014 and 2018, and was Minister of Home Affairs from 2011 to 2013.
His total financial statement is 400 million dollars. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from Boston University. He was the former state minister of home affairs. He attained various administrative positions during the tenure of the Awami League Government.
Source of Asset: Politician
8.Giasuddin Al Mamun:
Giasuddin Al Mamun is a Bangladeshi businessman. He is a friend and business partner of the politician Tarique Rahman. Mamun has been in jail since 2007 due to his convictions on numerous corruption cases.
He is often criticized for using his political influence to fuel his business ambitions. It is alleged that he was given loans at little to no interest rate and he paid nothing against the loans. He acquired wealth that is subject to investigations. The Anti-Corruption Commission in Bangladesh filed charges against him.
Source of Asset: Business (Timber Processing) and Politics
9:Ragib Ali:
Mr. Ragib Ali is a leading industrialist, tea-planter, and is also associated with banks, Stock exchange, insurance companies, and many other business houses. He has made endless contributions in establishing many schools, colleges, masjids, madrasahs and medical colleges, and universities throughout the country. Born in 1938 in Bishawanath, Sylhet in Bangladesh, Mr. Ali built up a successful restaurant business, acquired a huge wealth through share market and real estate business.
Within a short period of time, a leading industrialist, a renowned businessman, a foremost tea planter, and a famous banker of the country. He is also the Managing Director of Kohinoor Industries Ltd. and TARA Holdings Ltd and has served as Chairman of South-East Bank Limited. His wealth is estimated to have increased at the level of US$ 250 million.
Source of Asset: Tea Industry
10.Iqbal Ahmed:
On the tenth position of the Bangladesh richest lists, you will be served with the emergence of Iqbal Ahmed. Iqbal Ahmed, OBE is a Bangladesh-born British entrepreneur. Based in Manchester, he made his fortune importing shrimp. His two companies, Seamark and Ibco, have extensive interests in shipping, hotel and real estate development, hospitality, and food. He is a potential business and trying to bring some change in Bangladesh. He belongs more than $250 million net worth.
Source of Asset: SEAMARK and IBCC
We have more respective, creative business-minded person data. They have done extracurricular Development in business. They should be on the list of top rich people in Bangladesh as mentioned below:
Samson H. Chowdhury:
SQUARE now diversified group of companies in Bangladesh. The number of employees at Square is more than 28,000 people. The current yearly group turnover is 616 million USD and some years it more than 616 million USD. Square is not only Pharmaceutical based Square have other sectors: toiletries, health products, textiles, Agro Vet products, information technology, and more. Mr. Samson H. Chowdhury, a recognized and leading entrepreneur of the country. He has been an icon of the pharmaceutical industries in Bangladesh.
Sayeed Iskander:
With the net worth lies on 1 billion dollars, Sayeed Iskander can gain the fifth place of the Bangladesh richest lists. Sayeed Iskander is one of the prompt developing businessmen in Bangladesh. He has business in various business sectors.
Giasuddin Mamun:
The position of seven will go for Mr. Giasuddin Mamun. He is one of the prominent businessmen in Bangladesh. His net worth is estimated at the level of US$ 400 million.
Shahrin Islam Tuhin:
Now we will go for the 8th richest person in Bangladesh. Here in the position of eight Mr. Shahrin Islam Tuhin. The net worth of this man is counted in the value of US$ 300 million.
Abul Kashem:
In the first position of Bangladesh richest lists, you will be served with the appearance of Abul Kashem. His net worth is also the same as the previous man. It is at the rate of 1.5 and morthan1.5 billion dollars. Abul Kashem is one of the top richest men in Bangladesh. He was also a politician, author, and an eminent educationist.
Shamsuddin Khan:
Another person who has the same wealth in 1 billion dollars is Shamsuddin Khan. He is one of the brightest businessmen in Bangladesh. Mr.Shamsuddin Khan joined a charity fund and helped the young businessman.
They are the most top rich people in Bangladesh. We have many more rich people in our country Bangladesh but they are the people with the highest assets. If you have any queries about rich people in Bangladesh please let us know your comment and if you want to add more information let us know as a comment below. Thanks