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=  Anjan Chowdhury  =

= 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, engaged in Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Toiletries & Cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Security Services, Information Technology, Healthcare, Organic Tea Plantation, Aviation, Banking & Satellite TV Broadcasting. 50,000 employees are directly working under the group, having an annual turnover of more than 1 billion USD. =

= He was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) in different years since 2005 and one of the highest Taxpayer since 2008 till now, for his continuous contribution to the economic development of the country. =

 Early Life 

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

Role as a Freedom Fighter

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 13,000 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.

Career

Anjan Chowdhury has taken Square to greater heights and pioneered separate business ventures. He is successfully managing more than 31 business ventures under Square Group. Currently he is the Managing Director of Square Toiletries Limited, Square Food & Beverage Limited, Square Air Limited, Square Securities Management Limited. Square Texcon Limited, Maasranga Communications Limited (Maasranga Television), Mediacom Limited, and Aegis Services Limited, Chairman & Managing Direcotor of Vision Technologies Limited. (Radio Din Raat), Sun Communications Limited, Sun Distributions Limited, Sun Enterprises Limited, Sun Music & Motion Picturs Limited, Aaram Food and beverage Limited, Oracle Travels Limited, Director of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited, Square Textiles Limited., Square Hospitals Limited, Square Formulations Limited, Square Fashions Limited, Square Yarns Limited, Square Denims Limited, Square Apparels Limited, Square Informatix Limited, Sabazpur Tea Company Limited, ASTRAS Limited, Pharma Packages (Pvt) Limited, Barnali Printers Limited, Square Holdings Limited and Mutual Trust Bank Limited.

Professional Affiliations

 Involvement & Contribution in Sports, Culture and Education 
 * Mr. Chowdhury is a Trustee Member of the Education, Science, Technology and Cultural Development Trust (ESTCDT) of Independent University of Bangladesh
 * Chairman of Society for the Promotion of Bangladeshi Art (SPBA)
 * President of Annada Gobindo Public Library, Pabna.
 * Current Vice President of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) and is a Councilor of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)
 * Also having served as Vice President previously and councilor of Bangladesh Cricket Board, Director of Abahani Limited.
 * Former president of BAPA (Bangladesh Agro Processors Association) and Bangladesh Toiletries and Cosmetic Association.
 * Current President of AOAB (Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh),
 * Executive Committee member of Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC).
 * Chairman of Micro Industries Development Assistance and services (MIDAS)
 * President of ATCO (Association of Television Channel Owners).

Anjan Chowdhury's passion and dedication towards sports is reflected through his in-depth involvement with different sports councils, organizations, clubs etc. He is the Chairman of Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC) Development committee and member of the Finance Committee. He is also an Executive Committee Member of Bangladesh Golf Federation. He is the former president of Pabna Press Club. Previously he was the Executive Committee Member of Pabna District Sports Association and still managing all the activities with full authority as an advisor. 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. He is also a member of the elite social clubs of the capital city namely Dhaka Club, Gulshan Club, Banani Club and Uttara Club Limited. He is the founder president of Pabna Pirates FC (Football club) & Pabna Pirates CC (Cricket Club).

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, Government of the people's Republic of Bangladesh.

As part of care based marketing, the support of Mr. Chowdhury for the betterment of women and children is remarkable. With that intention, Square started a toll-free helpline (medical & psychological) and Digital Platform accessible by anyone, which aids to the needs of mass people across the country, with a special concentration for pregnant women, new mothers and children. He is a member of the Advisory Board of WINGs (women in need group) and is an active supporter to the causes. In association with The Government of the Netherlands and SNV his contribution extended towards 3 million female RMG workers of Bangladesh to ensure Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR).

He initiated and contributed for the establishment of ASTRAS, Poura Prathomik Biddaloy, Square Kindergarten, Square High School and College. Also, he founded Dishari Computer Training Institute which is involved in skill development for the poor and meritorious students. He has contributed for the renovation of Annada Gobinda Public Library and Bonomali Performing Arts Center.

To portray the true identity of Bangladeshi Culture in front of the world, Mr. Chowdhury initiated an international platform of folk music “Dhaka International Folk Fest” since 2015 which became the largest public event of the country.

As a person, Mr. Chowdhury is involved in various philanthropic activities particularly focusing on the sustainable economic and educational development for the under privileged. He believes a lot of things are yet to be explored in his journey. Such a thrive, leads him to explore and enjoy every aspect of his life. ""