Mr. Mahboob ur Rahman has been the Chairman of The Peninsula Chittagong Limited since 30th october 2014. Mr. Rahman started his career in the USA as an Information Communication Technology Expert. In the year 1999, he returned to his home country Bangladesh after 12 years and became an innovative entrepreneur starting two successful companies in Entertainment and Information Technology and running two leading companies in Construction and Hospitality industry.
Mr. Rahman is the Founder Chairman of Show Motions Limited, the first and only Multiplex Cinema Theater in Bangladesh under the STAR Cineplex brand. He has also founded BASE Limited, a leading ITES company providing information technology solutions, consulting services in management and finance and technical training to enterprises and government in Bangladesh. In Finland Mr. Rahman co-founded IT Services Company and assisted the Finnish companies to set up an offshore development center in Bangladesh. Since 1999, in the capacity of Managing Director, Mr. Rahman has been leading GasMin Limited, one of the largest Gas Pipeline Construction firm in the country completing many large projects in Gas Pipeline, Drill Pad Development and Civil Structures. Mr. Rahman recently founded Sayeman Holding Limited with a vision to build, operate and own several destination resorts in Bangladesh. He is also the Managing Director of Sayeman Beach Resort Limited the most remarkable beach front hotel in Cox’s Bazar.
Mr. Rahman earned his Bachelor degree in Information Systems and Computer Science from the University of Texas, USA and an M.B.A from Helsinki School of Economics, Finland.
Mustafa Tahir Arshad has been appointed as a director of the company on 25th October 2021. He was born in a prestigious family at Chittagong in Bangladesh on December 25th 1958. He completed his Bachelor degree in Fine Arts from Chittagong University in 1982 and obtained an Associates degree in Commercial Arts from The Fashion And Art Institute Of Dallas in 1982. A connoisseur of various art forms and photography. His artistic theme and presentations are usually Avant-Garde. His thirst to explore more about the contemporary form of the world art has taken him to various parts around the world, including the United States, the Middle East and South East Asia. During his stay in Bangladesh, he participated in various art exhibitions.
His first solo art exhibition was at South Eastern Oklahoma University in 1985, first group exhibition at Bronx Museum of Fine Arts in 1989 and Broom Street Gallery, Soho New York. In 2016 he held a joint art exhibition at the Embassy of Bangladesh at Washington DC with world famous artist Kalidas Karmakar. In 2018 at Doha Qatar he held another joint art Exhibition with Kalidas Karmakar at Katara Cultural Village situated at Doha Qatar. A graphic designer and entrepreneur as well for last 34 years, he is the founder of a successful Sign company in New York City from 1995. His company engages in manufacturing and installing exterior and interior signs for various multinational companies in East coast of USA. He also founded two art studios one in New York City and another one at Greentown Pennsylvania. These studios are an artist in residence studios to promote Bangladeshi Arts and cultures. He regularly holds art related events, which often consists of artist reunions, peer discussion, musical and artistic performances and such.
Mrs. Ayesha Sultana is the Director of The Peninsula Chittagong Limited. Mrs. Sultana completed her Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) from Chittagong College in 1966. She is the daughter of Founder-Chairman of The Peninsula Chittagong, Late Dr. Golam Arshad and mother of current Chairman, Mr. Mahboob-Ur-Rahman.
Mrs. Ayesha Sultana holds positions and shares in several leading companies in Bangladesh. Mrs. Sultana is the Chairman of GasMin Limited, a leading Pipeline and Civil Construction Company and Director of Sayeman Holdings Limited, Sayeman Beach Resort Limited and The Peninsula Holdings Limited. Mrs. Sultana is a shareholder of Republic Insurance Company Limited.
Professor Dr. Sultan Ahmed has been appointed as an independent director of the company on 8th march 2021. He was born in a prestigious Muslim family at Chittagong in Bangladesh on 8th November 1956. He has been engaged in teaching and research profession for more than 39 years. Currently he is working as a professor and chairman in department of Banking and Insurance University of Chittagong. He obtained post doctorate from Sheffield hallam University (England) in 2002 and PhD from University of Kalyani (India) in 1992. Dr. Ahmed obtains his Master’s degree (M.Com) in accounting with first class and first position from Chittagong University in 1978. He has published 30 research articles in reputed journals of the home and abroad.
Dr. Ahmed is the member of various professional Organizational like Finance committee in Chittagong University, Advisory Council in Raozan Upazila Awamileague, and Finance committee in Chittagong independent University, Board of Advanced Studies, Board of governors, Board of Health and discipline committee in Chittagong University. He is also involved in different examination committee in University of Chittagong and University of Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, Kushtia University, Khulna University and Comilla University.
Dr. Ahmed Achieved various award from Bangladesh, India and England. He get merit scholarship on SSC, HSC, B.Com and M.Com examination and Indian Government scholarship and Commonwealth fellowship from England. During his profession he visit various countries Like UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Austria ,Italy ,India, UAE, Saudi Arabia Malaysia Srilanka and Nepal.
Dr Sheikh Mohammed Shafiul Azam was born in a well known Muslim family in a village of Urkirchar, Raozan on 5th September ,1958. He obtained MBBS degree from Chittagong Medical College, C.U. in 1990. After passing MBBS, he joined Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) and worked there as Medical Officer in different departments. He also passed LLB from Chittagong University in 1983, MSS (Sociology) from Chittagong University in 1984 and M.Sc( Food & Nutrition) in 1992 from Dhaka University. Dr Sheikh Shafiul Azam has passed the Bar Vocational Examination in 1988 and is a member of Bangladesh Bar Council, Chittagong. In 1997, he completed FRSH(Accredited) from Royal Society Hospital London, FCCP(Chest Disease Internal Medicine) from American College of Chest Physician(USA) in 2006, FMD(Family Medicine) from USTC in 2007 and FCGP(Post Graduate Diploma in Medicine) From Bangladesh College of General Practitioners.
He is a Freedom Fighter and from His student life he was involved in Political Activities and hold several posts like Executive Member of Bangladesh Chhatro League(BSL), Central Committee(Jalal-Jahangir Committee),President-Bangladesh Chhatro League, Ctg. North District, President-Bangladesh Chhatro League, Ctg Medical College Branch. He was also the Organising Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, Ctg North District for a long period of time and President of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA),Ctg . Currently he holds many positions including Vice President, Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA), Central Committee, Managing Board Member-Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Chairman (Acting) Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Ctg District unit, President-Swadhinata Chikitshok Parishad(SWACHIP), Ctg & Managing Board Member, Chittagong WASA.
During his long career in medical service, he gathered vast knowledge and experience on hospital industry. Dr. Sheikh Mohammed Shafiul Azam has also been associated with different welfare organizations by his active participation and generous donations and is the Director of Ekushey Hospitals PVT Limited & Sheba Hospital PVT Limited. He travelled many countries of Asia, Europe and America attending several international conferences and seminars on Medical Science and Social Welfare Programmes.
He Achieved many Awards including UNESCO GOLD MEDAL for the Contribution in the field of Medical Science for the year 2010 , Gold Medal from Bangabandhu Academy , Dhaka, Life time Achievement Award from SAARC CULTUREAL FORUM and Achievement Letter from Bangabandhu Sk. Mujib Memorial Trust for conducting free Health Camp in different Upazilla of Chittagong in Bangladesh. In short, Dr.Sheikh Mohammed Shafiul Azam is a renowned Doctor, Social Worker & Political leader of Bangladesh.
Managing Director, Investment Corporation of Bangladesh
Md. Abul Hossain has been serving as the Managing Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh since 21 August 2019, the core public sector investment bank of the country. Mr. Hossain has more than 31 years of diversified experience in investment banking, specialized and commercial banking, Islamic banking, Asset management and ICT works. He started his career as a System Analyst/ Senior Principal Officer of ICB in 1998 and served in different positions in the same organization. Prior to his joining in ICB, he acted as the Managing Director of Karmasangsthan Bank. He also served as the Managing Director (Additional Charge) and Deputy Managing Director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank.
Currently, he is contributing his professional expertise as a Board member of British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co. Ltd. (BATBC), Unilever Consumer Care Limited (UNILEVERCL), Standard Bank Limited, National Tea Company Limited (NTC), Apex Tannery Limited, United Power Generation & Distribution Company Limited (UPGDCL), Apex Footwear Limited, Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Limited and Padma Bank Limited. In addition to perform his professional duties, Mr. Hossain is actively involved in different philanthropic activities of various national, social, cultural, religious and volunteer organizations.
Mr. Darius Rahman achieved a Bachelors in Business Administration with distinction majoring in Management from Hult International Business School, London, UK in 2020. After which acquiring a Master of Science in International Business degree from the same university in it’s Dubai, UAE and Boston, USA campuses between 2020 and 2021 with a specialization in Business Analytics. He is currently the Director of The Peninsula Chittagong, Sayeman Beach Resort, Gasmin Limited and Star Cineplex. Alongside business he is a reserve professional football player for Bashundhara Kings who play in the Bangladesh Premier League.
Though currently being based in Bangladesh, most of Mr. Darius’ experiences come from abroad, mainly in Finland where he lived for 10 years where he completed his IB-Diploma and national military service ranking as Sargeant. His early childhood years were spent in Dhaka, Bangladesh where he went to International School of Dhaka and Austatlian International Dhaka. After his military service in Finand he lived in the UK, UAE and the US completing his higher education studies and working part-time. During his years aborad he obtained valuable leadership and management skills. As a Sergeant for the Finnish Defence Forces' he led a mechanized vehicle squadron and trained new recruits. In student life he participated in different extra-curricular clubs & societies in both high school and university. In highschool he was the president of the school’s international club and sports club. Whilst in university, he was elected by his peers into the student body during both undergraduate and postgraduate stints. He also acted as the Presedent of the local TEDx Club in in Hult Dubai and VP of the universities’ football club in Hult London.
In respect to his prior career experience Mr. Darius worked the tourism sector in Lappeenranta, Finland and then in education working at Hult International Business School part-time in London assisting faculty, staff and new students in several roles. Finally during the pandemic before moving to Bangladesh he worked in sales at Ares Advertising, a London-based digital marketing agency, and in acquisitions for Amongi’s, an ecommerce eco-friendly coffee start-up. Alongside the aforementioned, personal endeavors led him to manage his own drop-shipping business, Lifelong Blessing, for a year during his studies, in which his company sold accessories in the pet market to over thousands of clients in 2019. Now living in Dhaka, Bangladesh and whilst working as a director for multiple companies, Mr. Darius is also actively involved in projects and ventures involving sports, travel, events, culture, philanthorpy, entertainment and start-ups.
Md. Abul Hossain has been serving as the Managing Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh since 21 August 2019, the core public sector investment bank of the country. Mr. Hossain has more than 33 years of diversified experience in investment banking, specialized and commercial banking, Islamic banking, Asset management and ICT works. He started his career as a System Analyst/ Senior Principal Officer of ICB in 1998 and served in different positions in the same organization. Prior to his joining as Managing Director of ICB, he acted as the Managing Director of Karmasangsthan Bank. He also served as the Managing Director (Additional Charge) and Deputy Managing Director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank.
Currently, he is contributing his professional expertise as a Board member of British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co. Ltd. (BATBC), Unilever Consumer Care Limited (UNILEVERCL), Standard Bank Limited, National Tea Company Limited (NTC), Apex Tannery Limited, United Power Generation & Distribution Company Limited (UPGDCL), Apex Footwear Limited, Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Limited and Padma Bank Limited. In addition to perform his professional duties, Mr. Hossain is actively involved in different philanthropic activities of various national, social, cultural, religious and volunteer organizations.