Sayem Sobhan Anvir

Sayem Sobhan Anvir is the Managing Director of Bashundhara Group, a diversified industrial giant in Bangladesh founded in 1987 as East-West Property Development (Pvt). Under his visionary leadership, the Group has become a significant entity with operations spanning over 20 crucial industries globally. His strategic acumen facilitated the launch of Meghna Cement Mills Limited, marking the Group's initial foray into the public trading sphere on Bangladesh's stock exchanges. Recognized for his innovative and responsive leadership, Anvir has aligned the Group with contemporary technological advances and economic trends. His strategic decisions include the significant procurement of the country's largest Cutter-Suction dredger, essential for complex land reclamation efforts necessary for major infrastructural projects. Under Anvir's guidance, Bashundhara Group has expanded into the oil and gas sector with Bashundhara Oil and Gas Company Ltd. (BOGCL), producing key petroleum products crucial for the country's infrastructure development. Additionally, he spearheads Bashundhara Gold Refinery Limited, a pioneering initiative set to establish the first gold refinery in Bangladesh, enhancing the nation's industrial capabilities. Anvir's influence extends to the financial sector, where he has directed strategic investments to bolster the operational standards of the Chittagong Stock Exchange through a 25% stake acquisition by ABG Ltd., a subsidiary of Bashundhara. This investment aims to fortify the exchange's governance and catalyze growth within Bangladesh's capital markets. His leadership has fostered a corporate culture that values the health and welfare of its 50,000 employees, emphasizing ethical labor practices and employee well-being.