Anjan Chowdhury

Anjan Chowdhury (Bengali: অঞ্জন চৌধুরী; born 17 July 1954) is a Bangladeshi Entrepreneur. He is one of the main stakeholders of Square Group, a Bangladeshi business conglomerate engaged in Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Toiletries & Cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Security Services, Information Technology, Healthcare, Aviation, Banking and Television Broadcasting.

For the film director, see Anjan Choudhury.
Anjan Chowdhury
অঞ্জন চৌধুরী
Born (1954-07-17) 17 July 1954
Dhaka
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationEntrepreneur
Years active1991–present [1]
Parent(s)Samson H. Chowdhury (Father) [2]
Anita Chowdhury (Mother)
RelativesSamuel S Chowdhury (Brother)
Tapan Chowdhury (Brother)
Mrs. Ratna Patra (Sister)

He is recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) for his continuous contribution to the economic development of the country in different years since 2005 and acclaimed as one of the highest taxpayer since 2008. [3][4]

Biography

Anjan Chowdhury was born on 17 July 1954 as the youngest child of Late Samson H. Chowdhury, the founder of Square Group. He completed his studies from University of South Florida in Management.

Career

Chowdhury has been involved with several ventures under the Square Group umbrella, including Maasranga Television, Square Toiletries Ltd., Square Food & Beverages Ltd., and Mediacom Ltd. Currently he operates more than 31 business units under Square Group.

He actively participated in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 as a Freedom Fighter; he was a member of Bangladesh Liberation Force (BLF). Chowdhury was one of approximately 13,000 trained as commando at the Chakrata, Dehradun cantonment in India during the Bangladesh liberation war.

Professional Partnerships
  • Anjan Chowdhury is a Trustee Member of the Education, Science, Technology and Cultural Development Trust (ESTCDT) of Independent University, Bangladesh.[5]
  • Chairman of Society for the Promotion of Bangladesh Art (SPBA).
  • President of Annoda Gobinda Public Library, Pabna.[6]
  • Vice President of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) and is a Councilor of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).[7]
  • Served as Vice President previously and Councilor of Bangladesh Cricket Board, Director of Abahani Limited Dhaka.[8]
  • Former president of BAPA (Bangladesh Agro Processors Association) and Bangladesh Toiletries and Cosmetic Association.[9]
  • Current President of AOAB (Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh).[10]
  • Executive Committee member of Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC).
  • President of ATCO (Association of Television Channel Owners).[11]
  • Chairman of Micro Industries Development Assistance and services.(MIDAS)[12]
  • Chairman of Dmoney.[13]
  • Chairman of Sun Foundation and Sun Communications Ltd.[14]

Involvement in sports, culture and education

Chowdhury is associated with various sports councils, associations, clubs, etc. and he is honored with lifetime membership of Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA). He also was a member of the Pabna District Sports Association's Executive Committee and still conducts all the events with full authority as a consultant. He has been awarded the National Sports Awards 2009 by The Ministry of Youth & Sports, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, for his outstanding contribution to the country's sporting arena. [15] He is Pabna Pirates FC (Football Club) and Pabna Pirates CC (Cricket Club) founding chairman and former president of Pabna Press Club.

Also known as a film maker, Mr. Chowdhury has produced many feature films, short films, telefilms, single dramas and drama serials. For his critically acclaimed feature film "Monpura", he won the National Film Awards (Bangladesh) 2010 as Best Producer in the year 2011 by the Ministry of Culture, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

He established the Dishari Computer Training Institute that engages the poor and meritorious students in the development of skills. He contributed to the renovation of the Public Library of Annoda Gobinda and Bonomali Shilpakala Kendra. Chowdhury has organized an international folk music platform called "Dhaka International Folk Fest" since 2015 to portray the true identity of Bangladeshi Culture in front of the world, which is now becoming the largest public event in the region.[16]

He is a member of the WINGs (women in need group) advisory board and is an active supporter of the causes. In cooperation with The Government of The Netherlands and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, he had helped female RMG workers in Bangladesh to ensure their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). He is a current member of American Embassy Employees’ Association, Dhaka.

Anjan Chaowdhury initiated and contributed to ASTRAS, Poura Prathomik Biddaloy, Square Kindergarten, Square High School, and College being founded. He is also involved in various philanthropic projects specifically focusing on sustainable economy and educational development for the underprivileged.

References
  1. "Anjan Chowdhury is one of the Director's of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. since 1991". Mr. Anjan Chowdhury is a Director of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  2. "Samson H Chowdhury was a legendary entrepreneur of Bangladesh". About Samson H. Chowdhury.
  3. "Anjan Chowdhury has been selected as one of the CIP for setting up industries, creating employment and increasing national income in 2017". 48 selected for industry sector CIP status.
  4. "Anjan Chowdhury has been selected as CIP for extraordinary performance in export in 2017". 182 businessmen get CIP cards.
  5. "Anjan Chowdhury is a trustee member of IUB". (ESTCDT) of Independent University of Bangladesh.
  6. "126 years of Annoda Gobinda Public Library celebrated". The Daily Star.
  7. "Anjan Chowdhury is Vice President, Olympic Association of Bangladesh". Bangladesh Olympic Association Election held.
  8. "Anjan Chowdhury is a Director of Abahani Limited Dhaka". Abahani observe Sk Kamal's birthday.
  9. "Anjan Chowdhury Former President of Bangladesh Cosmetic and Toiletries Association". Former President of Bangladesh Cosmetic and Toiletries Association.
  10. "Anjan becomes AOAB president". Anjan Chowdhury and Masudur Rahman have recently been elected as president and general secretary of Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh.
  11. "Anjan Chowdhury new ATCO President". No ban on foreign TV channels: PM Adviser Salman.
  12. "Anjan Chowdhury elected chairman of MIDAS". Anjan Chowdhury has been elected as the new Chairman of Micro Industries Development Assistance and services (MIDAS).
  13. ""We have come up with a technology platform that will further accelerate the advancement of the people. This is an extremely proud moment for us Bangladeshis," Dmoney Chairman Anjan Chowdhury". Digital platform Dmoney starts commercial operation.
  14. "Anjan Chowdhury, Chairman of Sun Communications LTD and Sun Foundation, said that their mission is to conserve and patronize the folk genre, make it popular among people, secure the legal rights of Bangladeshi folk artistes and ensure royalties due to them through this festival". Sun Communications in association with Sun Foundation is organizing Dhaka International Folk Fest in the country for the fourth year.
  15. "Anjan Chowdhury was awarded National Sports Awards 2009 for his outstanding contributions to the development of sports both at national and international levels". National Sports Awards given.
  16. "Formal announcement of Dhaka International Folk Fest by Anjan Chowdhury". Fifth edition of ‘Dhaka Int’l Folk Fest’ set to begin Nov 14.
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