Bangladesh has witnessed remarkable economic growth over the past few decades, leading to the emergence of several successful entrepreneurs and business magnates. In this article, we will delve into the lives and achievements of the top 10 richest men in Bangladesh. These individuals have not only made significant contributions to the country’s economy but have also left a lasting impact on various industries.
Top 10 Richest Men in Bangladesh
Here is a list of the top 10 richest man in Bangladesh along with their estimated net worth:
| Serial No | Name of The Person | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moosa Bin Shamsher | $12 Billion |
| 2 | Salman F. Rahman | $2 Billion |
| 3 | Tarek Rahman | $1.7 Billion |
| 4 | Sajeeb Wahed Joy | $1.5 Billion |
| 5 | Sayeed Abul Hossain | $1.2 Billion |
| 6 | Ahmed Akbar Sobhan | $1 Billion |
| 7 | Giasuddin Mamun | $420 Million |
| 8 | Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir | $400 Million |
| 9 | Iqbal Ahmed | $290 Million |
| 10 | Ragib Ali | $270 Million |
1. Moosa Bin Shamsher
Moosa Bin Shamsher is a Bangladeshi businessman who claims to be an international arms dealer and power broker. He founded DATCO Group, a manpower recruitment firm. Moosa claims to have made billions of dollars trading arms in the 1970s and 1980s, but the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bangladesh has accused him of misleading the agency about his wealth and business dealings.
Moosa’s net worth is unknown, but he has claimed to have roughly US$12 billion and US$10 million worth of diamonds frozen in his Swiss bank accounts. He also claimed to own around 1,200 bighas (roughly 400 acres) of land in Savar and Gazipur. Some people believe that Moosa is exaggerating his wealth, but there is no doubt that he is a wealthy man whose business dealings have had a significant impact on the political and economic landscape of Bangladesh.
2. Salman F. Rahman
Salman F. Rahman is a Bangladeshi businessman and politician. He is the vice chairman of Beximco Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh. He is also the Private Sector Development Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina.
Rahman was born in 1951 and graduated from the University of Karachi. He started his career in the textile industry and later expanded into other sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, energy, and banking. Rahman is estimated to have a net worth of $2 billion. He is married and has two children.
3. Tarek Rahman
Tarek Rahman is a Bangladeshi businessman and politician. He is the eldest son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Rahman is the chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the chief of the opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament).
He was born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1967 and studied at the University of Dhaka and the London School of Economics. Rahman entered politics in the early 1990s and was elected to the Jatiya Sangsad in 1996. He has been a vocal critic of the Awami League government and has been accused of corruption and money laundering. Rahman’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.7 billion.
4. Sajeeb Wazed Joy
Sajeeb Wazed Joy is the son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the current ICT Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. He is also the chairman of the ICT company, Synapse.
Joy was born in the United States in 1971 and studied at Stanford University and Harvard University. He returned to Bangladesh in 2008 and entered politics. He was elected to Parliament in 2014 and became the ICT Adviser in 2019. Joy is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 billion, making him the richest man in Bangladesh.
5. Sayeed Abul Hossain
Sayeed Abul Hossain is the chairman and managing director of the Apex Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh. He is also the chairman of the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI).
Hossain was born in 1950 and graduated from the University of Dhaka. He started his career in the pharmaceutical industry and later expanded into other sectors, such as real estate, shipping, and telecommunications. Hossain is estimated to have a net worth of $1.2 billion, making him the richest man in Bangladesh.
6. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan
Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is the chairman of the Bashundhara Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh. He is also the chairman of the Bangladesh Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (BACCI).
Sobhan was born in 1944 and graduated from the University of Dhaka. He started his career in the shipping industry and later expanded into other sectors, such as real estate, media, and telecommunications. Sobhan is estimated to have a net worth of $1 billion, making him the richest man in Bangladesh.
7. Giasuddin Mamun
Giasuddin Mamun is the former chairman of the Meghna Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh.
He was born in 1950 and graduated from the University of Dhaka. He started his career in the textile industry and later expanded into other sectors, such as cement, steel, and power. Mamun was the richest man in Bangladesh for several years, with an estimated net worth of $420 million. However, his net worth has since declined due to the financial crisis and the global recession.
8. Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir
Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir is a Bangladeshi economist, civil servant, and politician. He is a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Chandpur-1 constituency since 2008, and was Minister of Home Affairs from 2011 to 2013. Alamgir was born in Kachua, Chandpur in 1942. He completed his master’s in economics from the University of Dhaka and later earned his master’s and Ph. D. in development economics from Boston University.
Alamgir is a successful economist and politician, but he is not a billionaire. His net worth is estimated to be around $400 million. This makes him a wealthy man, but not the richest man in Bangladesh.
9. Iqbal Ahmed
Iqbal Ahmed is a Bangladeshi-British entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Seamark Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in the frozen food, packaging, and hotel industries. Ahmed was born in 1956 in Bangladesh and studied at the University of Manchester. He started his career in the frozen food industry and later expanded into other sectors. Ahmed is estimated to have a net worth of $290 million, making him one of the richest men in Bangladesh.
Ahmed became one of the richest men in Bangladesh through a combination of hard work, business acumen, and good timing. He started his career with a small frozen food company and built it into a major player in the industry. He then expanded into other sectors, taking advantage of opportunities in the growing Bangladeshi economy. Ahmed is also a shrewd investor and has made some wise investments in the stock market.
10. Ragib Ali
Ragib Ali is a Bangladeshi businessman and the founder of the Apex Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh. He is also the chairman of the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI).
Ali was born in 1950 and graduated from the University of Dhaka. He started his career in the pharmaceutical industry and later expanded into other sectors, such as real estate, shipping, and telecommunications. Ali is estimated to have a net worth of $270 million, making him the richest man in Bangladesh.
He started his career with a small pharmaceutical company and built it into a major player in the industry. He then expanded into other sectors, taking advantage of opportunities in the growing Bangladeshi economy. Ali is also a shrewd investor and has made some wise investments in the stock market.
