Bashundhara Group

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is the foremost successful entrepreneur and visionary leader in Bangladesh who is the founding father of the "Bashundhara Group"- the leading industrial and business conglomerate within the country.He has been among the pioneers to acknowledge the potential of the important estate trade, its ability to contribute to Bangladesh’s economy and generate direct and indirect employment. Mr.Sobhan incorporates a sturdy leadership presence within the industrial arena at home and abroad. he's employed tirelessly to place the economical standing of Bangladesh to the next extent on world map. The core theme of the Bashundhara cluster "For the individuals, for the Country" could be a testimony to his commitment.

It is solely the vision and indomitable spirit that modified the track of a business-graduate genius sportsman from the sphere of hockey to the realm of business. Clear aim, integrity, patience and relentless efforts were the key of his success despite several adversities, that has allowed him to become the icon of a large cluster of enterprises comprised of over twenty moderate to serious industrial and business units.

As recognition to his outstanding contributions in business sector he was awarded “Best consumer Award of Agrani Bank Ltd” in 2010,"Bangladesh Cultural Foundation Award" in 2009, "Janata Bank Prime client Award" in 2002, "USA Summit International Award" in 2002, "President Gold Medal" in 1994 and the"Kazi Nazrul Islam Medal" in 1992.

Two welfare foundations established by Mr. Sobhan are operating tirelessly for the betterment of the poor and under-privileged individuals of the country along side different totally different development tasks.

Married to a noble girl Mrs. Afroza Begum,Mr. Sobhan could be a proud father of 4 sensible sons who have all excelled in their respective fields among the podium of Bashundhara cluster.

However, in spite of achieving most success and recognition in life, each at national and international levels, Ahmed Akbar Sobhan remains humble, who prefers to guide a standard life within the family atmosphere. He aims to succeed in the overall mass and work for them to keep up the motto “For the individuals, for the Country”