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Citizenship
  
Bangladesh

Alma mater
  
University of Dhaka

Name
  
K.M. Akhtaruzzaman

Spouse(s)
  
Mrs. Sharmin Akhtar

Religion
  
Muslim


K.M. Akhtaruzzaman

Full Name
  
Akhtaruzzaman Khan

Born
  
7 May 1956 (age 67) Rajbari, Bangladesh (
1956-05-07
)

Occupation
  
Chairperson of Akhtar Group

Children
  
Dato' K.M. Rifatuzzaman Irin Akhtar Akhi

Parent(s)
  
Akiluddin khan Anowara begom

Mr. K. M. Akhtaruzzan on ATN News Present Business Lunch Part-2


K.M. Akhtaruzzaman (Bengali: কে.এম. আক্তারুজ্জামান; born 7 May 1956) is a Bangladeshi industrialist and philanthropist. He is the chairman of the business conglomerate Akhtar Group, since 1976. With his strong devotion, perseverance, diligence, courteous and vigilance he has attained triumphs of great height and proved himself as one of the most prominent business magnate of Bangladesh.

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Business career

  • Akhtar Furnishers Ltd.
  • Akhtar Constructions Ltd.
  • Akhtar Foam Industries Ltd.
  • Jat Holdings Bangladesh (Pvt) Ltd. (Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Joint-Venture Company).
  • Thai Bangla Tools Ltd. (Thailand-Bangladesh Joint-Venture Industry)
  • Akhtar Mattress Industries Ltd.
  • Akhtar Polymer Industries Ltd.
  • Akhtar Board Industries Ltd.
  • Sanafir Fashions Ltd.
  • Akhtar Multimedia Ltd.
  • Akhtar Door Industries Ltd.
  • Trust Builders Ltd.
  • Zaman Enterprise.
  • Akhtar Real Estate Ltd.

    • He played a vital role in successfully expanding and branching out the business activities of Akhtar Group in various sectors which include furnishers, chemical, board, polymer, foam, mattress and property development and industrial establishments. His business schemes and projects are stretched across Bangladesh giving him immense recognition. His other associations includes :

    Social associations

    Akhtaruzzaman is very well-known socially and hold membership of many influential institutions in Dhaka city. Organizations he's related are :

  • Founding member : Asia Pacific University
  • Past Dist. Governor : Lions Clubs International, District 315 B3 ( 2005-2006 )
  • Chairman : Akhtar Furniture Academy.
  • Founder : Kalimuddin Hifizia Madrasha and Anowara Begum Islami Shikhhalaya
  • Chairman : Akhtar Technical Institute.

    • Business association and chambers

    Akhtaruzzaman has contributed tremendously to the development of this business society:

  • Director : Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Chairman : Bangladesh Furniture Exporters Associations.
  • Member : Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)
  • Former Chairman : Bangladesh Furniture Industries Owners Association.
  • Founder and Senior Vice Chairman : Bangladesh Foam Manufacturer and Exporters Association.
  • Founder and Chairman : Bangladesh Mattress Manufacturer and Exporters Association.

    • Honors and awards

    For his outstanding contributions to the growth of the country's economy through industrial development, K.M. Akhtaruzzaman has received various prestigious awards like :

  • Commercially Important Person.
  • Dr. Mohammed Shahidullah Gold Medal.
  • Mother Teresa Gold Medal.
  • Sher-E-Bangla Gold Medal.

    • and other 49 awards by various organizations.

    From Business Sector : 42 National and International Award. (Business Award, SME Fair Award, DITF Award & Trade Fair Award from Home and Abroad)

    References

    K.M. Akhtaruzzaman Wikipedia
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