Managing Director
Bangladesh Blade Factory Ltd.
The greatest achievement of your life as of now
The best achievement of my life was to be able to bring PIL to where it is today by surviving in a highly competitive market and making consistent profit.
How do you define patriotism?
Patriotism is the fulfillment of one’s responsibilities towards the state with transparency, honesty, efficiency, and sincerity.
The greatest philosopher in your view
Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (SM) is the greatest philosopher forever in my view.
Meaning of “Success” to you
I think success is the ability to excel in any endeavor.
Your favorite car
At this moment, the Mitsubishi Pajero sport (QX) jeep is my favorite car.
Name the most influential books you have read
The holy Quran-ul-Karim.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
I had a dream of becoming an engineer.
Which is the best gift you’ve ever received?
Parent’s blessings.
Your greatest fear
I am very afraid of revenge and gossip.
Favorite Poet and Litterateur
Kazi Nazrul Islam & William Shakespeare
What motivates you?
Bangabandhu’s patriotism.
The most admirable personalities from recent times
Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
How do you want people to remember you after death?
Let people remember my deeds after my death and not me.
You in only three words
Very Simple Man.
Director
Renaissance Group
Chairman
ANYVAS
Advisor
The InCAP
What motivates you?
When I see the smiley face of our workers, that motivates me the most.
The greatest achievement of your life.
Creation of jobs for people.
Meaning of “Success” to you
Mental satisfaction.
Name the most influential books you read.
1. Lalon Samagro
2. Sanchayita By Rabindranath Tagore
3. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Businessman.
The best gift you ever received
My two children. They’re priceless gifts to me.
Your greatest fear
Examination.
Favorite holiday places
I love Nature the most. In this regard, Sylhet is my first favorite place to roam about. I also love the sea. To quench that thirst sometimes I visit Cox’s Bazar.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
My grandfather always said that it’s much more enjoyable to give someone something than to take something from them.
Hobby
1. Gardening. I love Bonsai the most.
2. I love beauty.
3. Shopping. When I get upset, I walk out of my place and go out for shopping.
One hidden habit of yours that you want to let everyone know.
I don’t have any hidden habit now. But I would love to drink condensed milk in my childhood days — that time I wished that I would buy a container of condensed milk every day when I will be a rich man.
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Md. Shahriar Alam (Hon’ble State Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh)
The most admirable personalities from recent times
1. M. Naimul Basher Chowdhury
Managing Director, Renaissance Group.
2. Shwapna Bhowmick
Country Head, Marks and Spencer
Bangladesh SO.
3. Md. Arfan Ali
President & Managing Director
Bank Asia.
How do you define patriotism?
To me, patriotism is to follow all the laws of the country and love the people of the country. That’s it.
The three things that you cannot live without
My work, trees, and music.
Describe yourself in three words
Hard-working, Honest, and Hospitable.
How do you want people to remember you?
I don’t have any expectation from people. I will be happy if people whisper that the man was a good man.
The greatest philosopher in your view
I love people.
I’m fascinated by my surroundings.
I can feel my strong attachment to nature.
Founder & Managing Director
Nagad
The greatest achievement of your life as of now
Making my father proud, who was a freedom fighter. Sometimes I look at him and feel content that I did not let his efforts go to waste.
How do you define patriotism?
Doing what you do but always asking – “How does this act give back to my country and its people?”
The greatest philosopher in your view
The father of our nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, he instilled the philosophy in me that no matter how difficult the situation is, you must fight for your rights.
Meaning of “Success” to you
Not what others think of you, but what YOU think of yourself.
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Since I’ve founded a fintech company, my look up to the person who enabled the ecosystem for it – Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Information and Communication Technology affairs advisor of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for.
Name the most influential books you have read
Oshomapto Attojiboni (Unfinished Memoirs) by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. One of my greatest regrets is that I could not meet him.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
I dreamt of being a Captain of a ship, interestingly at present my work is somewhat similar in metaphorical sense.
Which is the best gift you’ve ever received?
My dear son.
Your greatest fear
One day we’ll wake up and there will be no internet
Favorite Poet and Author
The national poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam
What motivates you?
Constantly challenging the status quo
Hobby
Travelling and learning about different cultures
Your favorite holiday destination
Singapore
Best piece of advice you’ve received
My icon Sajeeb Wazed Joy once said, “Find new technologies – don’t imitate, rather innovate.”
You in only three words
Innovator, Empathetic, Foodie
Head of Country
Marks & Spencer
The greatest achievement of your life as of now
Making Bangladesh the biggest sourcing country for M&S.
How do you define patriotism?
Doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching you.
The greatest philosopher, in your view
Friedrich Nietzsche
Meaning of “Success” to you
Seeing success in your eyes rather than somebody else’s eyes.
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I really can’t say one person because there are many.
Name the most influential books you have read.
Shonchoyita, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Alchemist
What did you want to be when you were a child?
I always wanted to be the best version of myself.
Which is the best gift you’ve ever received?
Having a wonderful family
Your greatest fear
I think I am fearless
Favorite Poet and Author
Rabindranath Tagore
What motivates you?
Doing good for people
Hobby
Traveling
Your favorite holiday destination
Europe
Best piece of advice you’ve received
Be sponge & learn as much as you can
You, in only three words
Passionate, enthusiastic, Perceptive as far as I recall
Rony Riad Rashid
Managing Director & CEO
RCUBE Technologies Limited
What motivates you?
When someone says “It can’t be done”.
Name the most influential book you read?
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Santiago is a literary friend whom I talk to in my dreams sometimes.
Meaning of “Corporate Success” to you
Addiction to completing almost impossible tasks under almost impossible circumstances.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Firstly; to own the biggest candy shop in the world. Then; to be a Train Driver with many buggies, then out of infancy, to be a Combat warrior, even later a Pilot. But the thing is; I still want to be all those people and do all those things. I just don’t know what to do! (He smiles and sighs sarcastically)
The best gift you ever received
Materially: A brand new cruiser motorcycle on my Birthday.
Ideologically: When my previous colleagues honor me.
Your greatest fear
Materially: Ghosts.
Ideologically: To let someone down as a result of my actions.
Favorite holiday places
Adelaide, Australia. I would like to live there one day.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Well… There are quite a few; which are all important to me. Let me tell you one that echoes in my ear frequently. My father once told me “Son if you ever purchase anything for me even a gift; make sure it purchased with the money earned from hard-days honest labor“. Overwhelming isn’t it? Till now It serves as a reminder to me of my identity and my family values.
Hobby
Guitar, Daydreaming, Being Lazy.
One habit of yours that you want to let everyone know.
I am a big dreamer.
Your hero?
My Father.
Any other admirable personalities from recent times?
Yes, a Movie Actress of recent times has been quite an inspiration, I would have to get back to you on her name.
The one true love of your life?
My Mother. I am blind about her, so I cannot finish it in one line. She is my partner in crime. In the short run she’s a bit impulsive, but in the long run, she is the most patient person on earth. Our family has been through many extreme thick and thins if you know what I mean. A lot more than any family goes through on average that’s for sure. I very firmly believe that without her passionate personal sacrifices and stern endurance this family would have perished. My Love and affection towards her are above anyone in this world and then some. She is the glue that holds my family together. I am entirely prejudiced towards my mother because she is right without exception all the time. This is a proven fact.
What is patriotism to you?
Doing my part consciously, avoiding the bad and embracing the good.
What are the three things that you absolutely cannot live without?
Beef, Music, Laughter.
Describe yourself in three words
Curious, Compassionate, Courageous.
How do you want people to remember you?
The fool who never gave up.
Describe a material dream and why?
Having a beachfront house someday. The sea somehow always calms me down.
Your life’s philosophy
How deep is the rabbit hole?
Greatest achievement
Never compromising my self-respect and values for anyone, at any cost.
Director & CEO, Optimax Communication Ltd.
Managing Director of Utv Live.tv
What motivates you?
Work for the youths & what I dream I do achieve.
The greatest achievement of your life
“Nijer Bolar Moto Ekta Golpo”, My Family, My three Brainchild – OptiMax, Aladin & Utv.
Meaning of “Success” to you
Proper Education, Good Health, Happiness, Adequate Wealth & be a Good Human being.
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My Father
Name the most influential books you read
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The High-performance Entrepreneur
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Engineer
The best gift you ever received
My Wife
Your greatest fear
No fear
Favorite Poet and Litterateur
Shamsur Rahman & Humayun Ahmed
Greatest Philosopher in Your View
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Favorite holiday places
Cox’s Bazar
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Don’t give up
Hobby
Traveling, Writing & Listening Music
One hidden habit of yours that you want to let everyone know.
45 minutes walking every & I send birthday wish to all my facebook friends daily
The most admirable personalities from recent times
Amitabh Bachchan
How do you define patriotism?
“Nijer Bolar Moto Ekta Golpo” platform & if we do our own job properly & effectively without harm to anyone is patriotism.
The three things that you cannot live without
Oxygen, Food & My Child
Describe yourself in three words
An Entrepreneur, Public Speaker & A Good Human Being.
How do you want people to remember you?
Through my Social Work for “Nijer Bolar Moto Ekta Golpo”
Your life’s philosophy
Simple living, Great Thinking & Actions
Barrister Shehrin Salam Oishee
Director of BGMEA
Director of Envoy Group
Chairman of Oishee Accessories Ltd.
The greatest achievement of your life as of now
Being the youngest BGMEA director of course. Election after 8 years wasn’t the easiest and it surely did give a good competition to even the best candidates, whereas I was simply a newcomer in the organization
How do you define patriotism?
Patriotism for me means reflecting your nation’s achievements and positives, to the world. Be it from your contribution or others, your nation deserves that from you, it gave us identity and it gave us the freedom we today enjoy.
The greatest philosopher in your view
Aristotle – knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom – always mesmerized by the way he used to see life . Also “Hope is a waking dream.”
Meaning of “Success” to you
Success for me is about being content in both fields – work and family
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My Father
Name the most influential books you have read
Bangabandhu’r Attojiboni
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Pilot – the wish to fly high
Which is the best gift you’ve ever received?
My daughter – Asmara
Your greatest fear
Disappointing my parents
Favorite Poet and Litterateur
Rabindranath Tagore (poet) and Shakespeare (Litterateur)
What motivates you?
Appreciation motivates me greatly
The most admirable personalities from recent times
I admire Our HPM Sheikh Hasina – a true female who took BD to heights it never expected. I appreciate Amal Clooney, Mamata Banarjee, Justin Trudeau, Kamal hossain, etc.
How do you want people to remember you after death?
As the girl who never took a back seat when it came to fighting for her rights and that of other females
Disclose one of your prayers
I want my parents to one day say, they have raised a remarkable daughter.
You in only three words
Filled with imperfections
Co-founder & CEO
ANYVAS Marketplace
Managing Director
AristoTex Garments International
The greatest achievement of your life as of now
Through work, I’m conveying my philosophy to the people.
How do you define patriotism?
Love people unconditionally, and ignore boundaries.
The greatest philosopher in your view
Socrates
Meaning of “Success” to you
To live in peace together.
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Ratan Naval Tata
Name the most influential books you have read
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
- The Republic
- Kalbela
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Owner of a museum!
Which is the best gift you’ve ever received?
A Bracelet
Your greatest fear
Sudden illness
Favorite Poet and Author
Rabindranath Tagore
Yuval Noah Harari
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
What motivates you?
Crisis moments
How do you want to be remembered?
A man who never gives up!
Your favorite holiday destination
Bandarban
Best piece of advice you’ve received
Create at least three individuals like you before you die!
You in only three words
Veridical, Risk-taker, Enthusiastic
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