MR. ANJAN CHOWDHURY

DIRECTOR

Mr. Anjan Chowdhury is a successful businessman of Bangladesh who is best known for his visionary personality and as a pioneer who believes in dynamism and empowerment as the core behind every success. His consistent preference is precision and discipline in his organizations. He is one of the key stakeholders of SQUARE GROUP-the leading business conglomerate in Bangladesh. Currently he is the Managing Director of Square Toiletries Ltd., Chairman of Maasranga Productions Ltd., Director of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Square Textiles Ltd., Square Hospitals Ltd. He was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as a CIP in different years since 2005 and Very Important Taxpayer since 2008 for his continuous contribution to the economic development of the country. Mr. Anjan Chowdhury is the youngest child of Late Samson H Chowdhury, the founder of Square Group. He completed his studies from University of South Florida in Management. Mr. Chowdhury actively participated in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 as a Freedom Fighter; he was a member of Bangladesh Liberation Force (BLF). Only approximately 5000 were selected and trained as commando at the Chakrata, Dehradun cantonment in India to fight in the Bangladesh liberation war. Mr. Anjan Chowdhury was one of them. Mr. Chowdhury is a Trustee Member of Independent University of Bangladesh. He is the current Vice President of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) and is a Councilor of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). He is the current president of BAPA (Bangladesh Agro Processors Association), Vice President of ATCO (Association of TV Company Owners), President of AOAB (Airline Operators Association of Bangladesh) etc. Mr. Anjan Chowdhury is also an Executive Committee Member of Bangladesh Golf Federation and a Director of Abahani Limited. Mr. Chowdhury was awarded the National Sports Award 2009 for his outstanding contribution in the sporting arena of the country by The Ministry of Youth & Sports. Mr. Chowdhury is also well known as a film producer having produced many feature films, short films, telefilms, single dramas and drama serials. He received the National Film Award 2010 as Best Producer in the year 2011 for his widely acclaimed feature film “Monpura” by the Ministry of Information. As a person, Mr. Chowdhury is involved in various philanthropic activities particularly focusing on the sustainable economic and educational development for the underprivileged.