Waliur Rahman Bhuiyan
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Waliur Rahman Bhuiyan, OBE
(born 2 July 1952) is one of the top Bangladeshi Businesspersons.
In recognition of his services towards strengthening the UK-Bangladesh commercial relations, Bhuiyan has been appointed honorary officer of the most excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE
in 2007.
"Being one of the first UK investors to enter the Bangladesh market", as quoted by the British high commissioner
to Bangladesh, "BOC and Waliur Bhuiyan have made a substantial contribution commercially and socially and to this day the company remains a responsible investor".
An active member of the business community, Bhuiyan sits on the boards of the Chittagong Stock Exchange
, the International Chamber of Commerce
and the Bangladesh Employers' Federation. He was formerly the President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) of Bangladesh (1999 - 2003). He is regarded as a magnificent 'ambassador' for Bangladesh, Britain and the business community.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 2 July 1952) is one of the top Bangladeshi Businesspersons.
Career
Bhuiyan is the Managing Director and Country Head of BOC Bangladesh Limited, one of the first British companies to invest in Bangladesh in the 1950s to produce and supply industrial and medical gases.In recognition of his services towards strengthening the UK-Bangladesh commercial relations, Bhuiyan has been appointed honorary officer of the most excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in 2007.
"Being one of the first UK investors to enter the Bangladesh market", as quoted by the British high commissioner
High Commissioner (Commonwealth)
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to Bangladesh, "BOC and Waliur Bhuiyan have made a substantial contribution commercially and socially and to this day the company remains a responsible investor".
An active member of the business community, Bhuiyan sits on the boards of the Chittagong Stock Exchange
Chittagong Stock Exchange
Chittagong Stock Exchange is a stock exchange located in the port city of Chittagong in southeastern Bangladesh. It was established in 1995 as the second stock exchange of the country. The exchange is located in the Agrabad commercial area of the city...
, the International Chamber of Commerce
International Chamber of Commerce
The International Chamber of Commerce is the largest, most representative business organization in the world. Its hundreds of thousands of member companies in over 130 countries have interests spanning every sector of private enterprise....
and the Bangladesh Employers' Federation. He was formerly the President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) of Bangladesh (1999 - 2003). He is regarded as a magnificent 'ambassador' for Bangladesh, Britain and the business community.