Late PDG Ln. M. Afzalul Rahman
1980-1981
Lns. Halima Afzal
Spouse
Ideal Village
Ln. M. Afzalur Rahman was born in Dhaka in 1925. He obtained his BA degree in 1949 and Law degree in 1951 from the University of Dhaka. He was the member of Bureau of National Reconstruction from 1958 to 1962. He was the Managing Director of Janata Bank in 1982. Ln. Rahman was Managing Director of Premier Group of Industries.
Ln. Rahman joined the Lions Club in 1962 and organized Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan in 1973. He held various position in the Lions District 315 and became the District Governor in the year 1980-1981. He attended as the Head of Bangladesh delegation at the 12th South-East Asian Lions Forum held in Bangkok, Thailand in December 1973. He was awarded International Lions Award in 1980 for organizing Lioness District Council.
He was a life member of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society since 1958. He was the Treasurer of Bangladesh Cycling Federation and President of Bangladesh Soap Manufacturers Association.
His wife Lioness Halima Afzal was the President of Lioness District. They have two sons and two daughters.
He left his last breath in September 2010 and kept his family with deep sorrow.
Late PDG Ln. Prof. Dr. Mustafizur Rahman
1986-1987
Lns. Jebunnesa Rahman
Spouse
Fight for Sight
Ln. Dr. Mustafizur Rahman was born at Bhaluka Thana, Mymenshingh on January 15, 1935. He obtained MBBS degree from the University of Dhaka in 1958, Diploma in Ophthalmology from London in 1964 and FRCS degree from Ireland in 1966, from Edinburgh in 1968, FCPS from Bangladesh in 1978 and FRC ophth from England in 1989.
He is a renowned eye specialist and presently he is the Director-cum-Chief Consultant of Islamia Eye Hospital and MAI Institute of Ophthalmology, Dhaka. He is an honorary ophthalmic consultant of Bangladesh Armed Forces and holds the rank of a Colonel. He was the Civil Surgeon of Barisal and Professor of Dhaka Medical College. He is the Convener (Preventive) of Bangladesh National Council for the Blind, 1980 to present, President-Bangladesh Eye Care Society and Bangladesh Intraocular Lens Society; Member Advisory Board-Project ORBIS International; Surgical Eye Expedition (USA Based); International Council of Ophthalmology and International Member – American Academy of Ophthalmology.
He joined the Lionism in 1970 and became Club President of the Club, Zone Chairman, Deputy Governor and he became the Lions Governor of the undivided District 315 in 1986-1987.
Ln. Rahman awarded many awards including 100% President award, MJF Award, Membership Achievement Award, Atish Dipankar Gold Medal in recognition of his social service and Dr. Alim Memorial Gold Medal for extraordinary contribution in the field of ophthalmology and social activity. Ln. Prof. Dr. Mustafizur Rahman received Independence Award in 1985.
His wife Lns. Jebunnesa Rahman was the President of Lioness Club of Dhaka Metropolitan and blessed with four children.
Late PDG Ln. M.G. Morshed
1992-1993
Ln. Tahsina Morshed
Spouse
Sight First Education Must
Ln. M. G. Morshed, a dedicated social worker and educationist, was born in a respectable family in the district of Sirajganj on July 10, 1943. Ln. Morshed have been grown up in sociopolitical environment. His parents were pious and well-known philanthropists. Ln. Morshed had his early education in Sirajganj. After completing his Secondary Education in Sirajganj, he did his Graduation, Masters in Economics and L.L.B from the Dhaka University. He also did Diploma Courses in Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University. He attended higher management courses in Thailand, UK and USA during the tenure of his services.
Ln. Morshed started his service career with Cyanamid Ltd., an American International Firm. Later he joined Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation and I.C.D.D.R.B and worked there in Senior Management positions. He is now the Managing Director of Greenland Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a reputed medicine company of the country. A renowned social worker, Ln. Morshed has been involved in social works since his school days. He was also involved in students movements and social organisation. He was the founder President of Sirajganj District Chattra League and was elected the General Secretary of Sirajganj College Students Union during 1962-1963.
Ln. Morshed established a number of educational institutions in the country for the furtherance of education and social advancement of the people. Among the noted ones are Begum Noorjahan Memorial Girls High School and Wahedia Iftedai Madrasah, Dhaka Hafezia Madrasha in Manikganj. He is a Life Member of IMH, UK, BLF and Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.
Ln. Morshed joined Lionism in 1978 as a member of Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan and was the Club Director from 1980 to 1986. He founded the Lions Club of Dhaka Agargaon in 1986 and was the President of the Club for two years. He held different positions in the Lions District such as District Chairman 1986-1987, Convention Secretary 1987, Cabinet Treasurer 1987-1988, Deputy District Governor 1988-1989, Region Chairman 1989-1990 and 1991-1992.
The most remarkable recognition of his career in Lionism was his being elected as the District Governor of Lions Clubs International, District 315 B, Bangladesh for the year 1992-1993 with overwhelming majority. He was also entrusted with the coveted position of the Chairman of Bangladesh Lions Foundation for the year 1993-1994, the pride project of the Lions of Bangladesh.
Ln. MG Morshed received many District and International Awards for his outstanding services in Lionism. These awards include: Membership Achievement Award, 100% President’s Awards for 2 terms, Supreme Extension Award for organizing 14 Lions Clubs, District Governor’s Commendation Awards (4 times), International President’s Special Appreciation Award (2 times), International President’s Leadership Awards in 1991, 10 years perfect Attendance Awards, 48 Club Extension Award as District Governor from International President, Special Growth Award by the International President as District Governor, Key of Nation Award for sponsoring more than 100 Lions.
A widely traveled person, Ln. Morshed attended International Lions Conventions at Taiwan in 1987, at Denver in 1988, Hong Kong in 1992 and Minneapolis, USA in 1993. He has traveled a number of Asian, European and American countries.
Ln. Morshed was happily married with Lion Lady Tahsina Morshed and a proud father of two daughters and a son.
PDG Ln. Ataul Karim
1993-1994
Lns. Ismat Karim
Spouse
Stop Drug Abuse Save Our Generation
Ln. Ataul Karim hails from the District of Bogra. His father Late Mohamad Fazlul Karim was a senior member of the Bengal Civil Service (BCS) of the undivided British India. His mother Begum Amina Karim was also a dedicated social worker.
Ln. Ataul Karim was allthrough a meritorious student and passed his Matriculation and Intermediate examinations in 1953 and 1955 respectively in First Divisions. He had his B.A. (Hons) in 1958 and M.A. in 1959 from the University of Dhaka with credit. Later on he obtained “fellowship” from the Asia Pacific Development Institute (APDI) and Economic Development Institute (ED!) successfully. He completed his “Staff Course” in 1985.
Ln. Karim had his “army attachment” with the 4th Bengal Regiment during 1967. Besides, he had foreign training in Rural Development & Cooperative, Telecommunications, Gas and Energy, Industrial Productivity and organizational matters. He represented Bangladesh in the Asian Productivity Organizations Conferences (APO) several times in 1992-1993 while he was Additional Secretary, Ministry of Industries, Government of Bangladesh.
Ln. Ataul Karim, Secretary of the Special Affairs Division, Prime Minister’s Office, Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, has not only a chequered career as a brilliant civil servant, but also a dedicated social worker of outstanding caliber. He is widely known not only as a dedicated Lion but also a man of high integrity and social background. Ln. Ataul Karim during his service career held very important positions in the Govt. and was widely known as an honest, bold, efficient, outspoken and a dedicated popular civil servant. His contributions to various 196 Ministries/ Divisions and Corporations can ~~ hardly be exaggerated. His role in the repatriation work of the tribal refugees from India is well known to everybody home and abroad in the capacity as Secretary, Special Affairs Division, Govt. of Bangladesh.
Ln. Ataul Karim joined Lionism in the year 1974-1975, and since then has been connected with this largest International organization in various capacities like, Club President, District Chairman, Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor, Region Chairman and Advisor to the District Governor. He was elected uncontested the District Governor in year 1993-1994, and devoted his all out efforts to streamline the administrative and the organizational matters of the newly created District 315 B1, Bangladesh. During his tenure as District Governor the District 315 B1 has the history of Lionism in Bangladesh. For that he has been awarded the Governor’s Extension Award (16) from the International Association of Lions Clubs in 1993-1994, apart from District Governor’s Award. In recognition of his meritorious contributions to Lionism as well as social service and Community Development, Ln. Ataul Karim was decorated with the National Awards, Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose Gold Medal in 1988 and Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Hug award in 1988. He was awarded on the following year Palli Kabi Jasim Uddin award and Chitrali Readers award for valuable contributions to social service and general administration respectively. He was awarded Sri Atish Depanker Gold Medal in 1992-1993 for his contribution to administration of the country.
Besides national recognition, Ln. Karim bagged more than 27 merit awards & certificates from the Association of Lions Clubs International from 1976-1994 including 100% President’s Award and Governor’s Award. The Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa is the symbol of inspiration of Ln. Ataul Karim. He had the rare opportunity to come in touch with the Nobel laureate while she graced a seminar on adult illiteracy organized by the Lions Club of Dhaka Central under the Chairmanship of Ln. Ataul Karim, then Deputy District Governor, District 315, Bangladesh during 1983.
Ln. Ataul Karim is married to Lioness Ismat Karim, former First Vice President of Lioness Club of Dhaka Central and presently a Director of the Lions Club of Dhaka Federal. They are happily married and blessed with a charming daughter and a smiling son.
Late PDG Ln. Adv. M. A. Salam Talukder MJF
1994-1995
Ln. Nurun Nessa Talukder
Spouse
Education For All Drug For None
Ln. M. A. Salam Talukder, an eminent Lawyer and social worker was born in a respectable Muslim family of Pirojpur Town. He passed the Matriculation Examination from the Pirojpur Govt. High School in the year 1957. Later he took B. Com. Degree from B. M. College. Afterwards obtaining L.L.B. Degree from the University of Dhaka in 1968, he started his law practice.
From the early boyhood he devoted himself in the social work. Ln. Talukder is the founder member of many Schools, Madrasha and Orphanage. He was one of the founder member and also a member of governing body of Aftabuddin College, Pirojpur. He took vital role in establishing the Indurkanj College also. He was the founder of Nurun Nessa Kindergarten and A.S.T. Academy at Pirojpur. With his financial assistance and initiation Eskander Welfare Foundation was established at Pirojpur. Under this Foundation a 50 bed Hospital which helped the local economical development, provided unemployed, poor men and women getting financial help was estabished as a whole.
Many times Ln. Talukder took the responsibility of Secretary and other care to Taxes Bar Association. He was Secretary General of National Forum of Bangladesh Taxes Lawyers Association for 2 (two) terms. He was also the President of the same Forum. Further more he was performing the responsibility of Treasurer of International Fiscal Association (IFA). Ln. Talukder was elected member of Bangladesh Bar Council 2 (two) terms. He entrusted the responsibility of member of Tribunal of Bar Council in the year 1994-1995. Besides these he was entrusted with the responsibility of President of Pirojpur District Association, Vice President of Barisal Division Association.
In addition to these he has been devoting himself, in his busy life, to improve the social atmosphere. He was the working member of Bangladesh Heart Foundation, Life member of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Advisor of Madak Birodhi Sangathan “Life”, Life member – Alumni Association of Dhaka University, Life Member – Bangladesh Lions Foundation. With the inspiration of Late Lion Salam Kabir in 1979-1980 he joined Lionism through Dhaka Agrani Lions Club. He was entrusted the responsibility of District Chairman, Zone Chairman, Cabinet Treasurer, Region Chairman and lastly as Region Chairman-1. He was entrusted with the responsibility of Chairman (Acting) of Bangladesh Lions Foundation in 1991-1993. In 1993 he was elected as Vice Governor of District 315 B1. And was District Governor in 1994-1995.
Ln. Salam Talukder was also a Melvin Jones Fellow. He joined on many occasions of International Convention. He led the 21st Africa and South West Asia Lions Forum on behalf of District 315 B1. In various activities he earned the following awards:
Membership Achievement Award, 100% President’s Award, Melvin Jones Fellow Award, Appreciation Award from District & Multiple District, Appreciation Award for organising 12 Lions Clubs, Akram Khan Gold Medal, Bangabandhu Gold Medal.
He has traveled almost all the countries of the Globe like Great Britain, USA, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Pakistan etc.
Ln. Talukder was happily married to Lion Lady Nurun Nessa Talukder, who also contributed and devoted herself in many social development activities.
PID Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain PMJF
1995-1996
Ln. Masuda Kabir
Spouse
Prosperity Through Education Prevent Pollution
Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain was born in 1944 in a respectable Muslim family of Tungipara in Gopalganj District. He graduated from Jagannath College, Dhaka and obtained Masters degree from the University of Dhaka. His father Late Sheikh Musharraf Hussain Khan Sahib was a social worker of national fame. Late Khan Sahib was a member of the Parliament and was associated with different social organizations. Inspired by the idealism of his father Sheikh Kabir Hossain devoted himself to social work.
After completing his education, he served the Statistical Bureau of the then Government of Pakistan, Sonali Bank and Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. He resigned from his service in 1982 and started business. He is now the Managing Partner of a Chinese Restaurant. Now he is the Chairman of Sonar Bangla Insurance Company Ltd., Cabico Ltd.
Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain was indoctrinated to Lionism in 1976 through the Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan led by the Past District Governor Ln. Afzalur Rahman and Ln. Prof. Dr. Mustafizur Rahman. He became President of the Club in 1987. He has organized Lions Club of’ Dhaka Down Town 1991-1992 and presently is the Advisor of the Club.
Ln. Kabir besides performing different responsibilities of the Club, he has served as District Co-Chairman Youth Exchange of District 315, Bangladesh. He was the District Chairman of Leo Clubs with the establishment of Distrct 315 B. Under his leadership a nice International Youth Camp was successfully organised at BARD, Comilla. Ln. Sheikh Kabir was the Chairman, Lions Annual District Convention in 1988-1989.
Ln. Sheikh Kabir was Cabinet Treasurer in 1989-1990. He was Region Chairman consecutively for 2 terms and Region Chairman HQ during 1993-1994. He was elected Vice District Governor for the term 1994-1995 and District Governor for the year 1995-1996 uncontested. He was Co-ordinator of SightFirst during 1992-1994. He was Council Chairman in 1996-1997 of Multiple District 315, Bangladesh, International Director in 2005-2007, Lions Clubs International.
Ln. Sheikh Kabir during his long 30 years of Lionism received Appreciaiton Awards from the International and District on different occasions. 100% President Award, Membership Development and Extension Awards, October Membership Growth Award, Master Key Award, Membership Achievement Award, 10 years Perfect Attendance Award, Guiding Lion Awards, Commendation Certificate from International President and District Governor Award.
Ln. Kabir also received the award Ambassador of Goodwill from Lions Clubs International, Leadership Medal from LCI, “Shere-Bangla Gold 2000” on “Shamaj Sheba” from Bangla Youth Front, “Desh Bandhu Gold Medal” from Desh Bandhu C.R. Dash Research Council on “Samaj Seba”
Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain was the Chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, and Life member of some organization – Bangladesh Andha Kalyan Samity, Bangladesh Family Planning Association and Bangladesh Lions Foundation. Besides, he is the member of the Management Board of Red Crescent Hospital of his locality, Degree College, School, madrasah and other Institutions, Sheikh Musharraf Hussain School, a Technical Training Centre and a Public Library in his locality.
Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain is now the Chairman Bangladesh Insurance Association (two terms), Member Privatization Board, Dhaka, Member of Trustee Board – Jatir Janak Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Trustee Board, Member Advisory Committee – Securities & Exchange Commission, Director – Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd., Member Board of Governors – Open University, Gazipur, President – Gopalgonj Zila Kallyan Samity, Dhaka, Member – Managing Board, Tungipara Sheikh Shahera Khatun Red Crescent Hospital, Vice Chairman – Islamia Eye Hospital, Dhaka, Member – Dhaka Club Ltd. Dhaka, Member – Golf Club, Kurmitola, Dhaka, Member (Hon.) Uttara Club Ltd., Dhaka.
Ln. Sheikh Kabir attended the International Lions Convention in Taipei, Taiwan, Denver & Phoenix, USA. Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain was the Vice Chairman & Chairman of Multiple District 315, Bangladesh for the year 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 respectively. Ln. Sheikh Kabir was elected International Director in Hong Kong at Lions International Convention in 2005 for the year 2005-2007. He is the second ID in our Country. He has widely travelled abroad in Japan, USA, UK, Thailand, France, Korea, India, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, Bahrain, Srilanka, Germany, Netherland, Luxemberg, Belgium, Kenia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, China Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon and Canada.
Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain is happily married to Ln. Masuda Kabir of a respectable family of Barisal and they have one daughter and two sons.
PDG Ln. Benajir Ahmed PMJF
1996-1997
PDG Ln. Helen Akhter Nasrin PMJF
Spouse
Rural Development For Economic Emancipation
Ln. Benajir Ahmed PMJF, a well known dedicated social worker hails from Motlab under Chandpur District was born on 12th December, 1953. Blessed with good academic career, he educated from Dhaka Govt. College and Masters from Dhaka University. He completed Chartered Accountant Course from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh. He also completed a short course on Business Management from USA. He was an elected executive member of Dhaka University Commerce Faculty Student Union for 1972-1974.
Ln. Benajir Ahmed, a Melvin Jones Fellow, joined in Lionism in the year 1978 with Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan and served the Club in different capacity including Secretary for three terms. He was the President of Lions Club of Dhaka Shahbagh for the year 1988-1989. He is the Founder of Lions Club of Dhaka Greater Shahbagh and holding the post of Advisor & Director of the Club. Ln. Benajir Ahmed organized 26 New Lions Club and received Appreciation Award from the President, Lions Clubs International. For his outstanding contribution towards Lionism, Ln. Benajir received various award & certificates from Lions Clubs International & District including International President’s Certificate of Appreciation for 3 times, 15 years Membership Award, District Governor’s Commendation Award from 15 District Governors, Helen Kellers Membership Growth Award & Key Members Awards. Many times he attended the International Convention of Lions Clubs International.
Ln. Benajir Ahmed holding his position as Cabinet member of Lions District since 1982 with different capacity including Joint Cabinet Secretary, District Chairman, Zone Chairman, Convention Secretary, Region Chairman & Vice District Governor. He also associated with Multiple District 315, Bangladesh in different capacity since its inception. For his dedicated service, Ln. Benajir Ahmed has been awarded by the International Leaders including three International Past Presidents. He was a member of BLF Management Board, Ln. Benajir Ahmed has been assigned from Lions Clubs International as Multiple District Membership Chairman for 3 years from 1996 to 1999. He also elected as Vice Council Chairman of Lions Multiple District 315, Bangladesh for 1996-1997.
Ln. Benajir Ahmed is associate with many Socio Cultural organizations. He was the Chairman OISCA International (Japan), Bangladesh National Chapter, Secretary General-Bangladesh United States Friendship Association. He is one of the Founder & Life member of the Board of Governors of North South University, Dhaka. For his outstanding contribution in the social service Ln. Benajir has been awarded Michael Modhusudhan award, Bhasani Padak & Bangladesh Education Trust “Gold Medal”. He is the Managing Editor of “The Daily Purbavas” an esteemed daily of the country. He is the Vice President of Chandpur Zilla Samity. Ln. Ahmed is a Donor Member of Gulshan Club, Dhaka.
Ln. Benajir Ahmed is a reputed Industrialist of the country. He is the Chairman & Managing Director of Raymond Group of Industries. For his contribution towards the national economy, Ln. Benajir has been awarded by the Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh CIP (Commercial Important Person) for several times. He is the Director of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry, E.C Member of Bangladesh Employers Association & Vice President of Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Ln. Benajir Ahmed represents Bangladesh Lions to the United Nations at UNHQ at New York in 1992. He also represents Bangladesh to the Earth Summit organized by the United Nation in 1992 at Rio-de-Janeiro, Brazil. As delegate of the Bangladesh Trade Delegation Ln. Benajir Ahmed visited USA, Latin America, Australia, Japan and most of the European countries & Far Eastern countries.
Ln. Benajir Ahmed has been elected uncontested as District Governor of Lions Clubs International, District 315 B1, Bangladesh for the year 1996-1997.
Ln. Benajir Ahmed is happy with his wife Ln. Helen Akhter Nasrin PMJF, Past District Governor of District 315 B1 and blessed with two sons Rahat and Farhad, and two daughters Afrida and Tasfia.
PDG Ln. Abdul Hamid MJF
1997-1998
Khurshida Akhter
Spouse
Ensure Clean Environment & Child Right For Better Future
Ln. Abdul Hamid MJF was born in 1949 in a respectable Muslim family of Tangail, Bangladesh. His father Alhaj Abdul Quddus is an well-known social worker of the area and he has lot of contributions in many local development works, including establishment of educational institutions.
Ln. Abdul Hamid did his school education in Tangail and did the High School final from Elashin T.J. High School in 1965. He got his college education in Govt. College, Kushtia and Govt. Edward College, Pabna. He obtained his Masters Degree in Science with major in Oceanography from University of Karachi in 1971. In 1972 he started his own business. At the same time he seriously felt to do something in education sector. He, along with his friends, started development activities of “Shibpur Shaheed Asad College, Narsingdi”. He was founder Lecturer of Biological Science Department of the College. With the united and untiring efforts the college came to a good standing. At that time Ln. Abdul Hamid left the lecturership and devoted himself fully in business from 1976.
He established a good number of companies and created job opportunities for many. He has been holding the post of Managing Director of the companies viz. Tridhara Housing Ltd. and Director of JCM-Tridhara Consortium. He is well experienced in the field of International Trade, Textile, Construction and Real Estate business.
Ln. Abdul Hamid joined Lionism in 1980 in the Lions Club of Dhaka Premier and served in several positions in the Board of Directors of the Club including the President of the Club in 1986-1987. Ln. Abdul Hamid hold many important positions in the District 315 Bl which includes: District Chairman, District Convention Treasurer, District Convention Chairman, Zone Chairman, Region Chairman and Vice District Governor of 1996-1997, He was elected District Governor for the year 1997-1998,
In April 1992, a new Lions Club in the name “Lions Club of Dhaka Orchid” was orgnaised and formed under able leadership and guidance of Ln. Abdul Hamid, along with some other enthusiastic Lions and social workers. Since then he is the Director and Advisor of the Club.
This club has a very high reputation in the District for its service and other activities. To mention : in 1993, the newly formed Club was in 1st position in the District 315B; in 1994, 1st position in District 315B; in 1995, 2nd position in District 315 B1.
From International Association of Lions Clubs, Ln. Abdul Hamid as received many commemorations and appreciations which include: International President’s Certificate of Appreciation’, Award for Organizing New Clubs, ‘October Membership Growth Award,’ 100% President Award’, ‘Master-Key Award’, ‘Membership Achievement Award’, ‘Membership Development and Extensions Award’ etc.
Ln. Abdul Hamid is a Melvin Jones Fellow. He is very much involved in activities of District 315 B1 and also in Multiple District 315, Bangladesh. He served as the Chairman, Sight First, MD 315 and Advisor, BLF Spectacles Committee. Besides, Ln. Abdul Hamid has received many appreciations and awards from every District Governor for his outstanding contributions in Lionism. Ln. Hamid attended many International Conventions of Lions Clubs. He is a widely travelled person and he has travelled many countries of America. Europe and Asia.
Ln. Abdul Hamid is a veteran social worker and is associated with many development works of the community, specially in his native area. He is actively involved in establishment and running of many educational institutions which includes Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani College at Elashin, Tangail, Islamic Madrasha and Yatimkhana at Tangail and Alia Madrasha at Khas kawalia, Sirajgonj. He has introduced scholarships through BLF in name of his mother, “late Hamida Khatun Stipend”, specially for poor and blind students.
He is also associated with many social and cultural organizations. To mention a few : Advisor – Tangail Zilla Samity, Dhaka, President – Shibpur Textile Mills Owners Association, Narshingdi, Advisor – Kolokantho Shishu Kishor Sangstha, Dhaka, Chairman – Dhanmondi Green Samabaya Samity Ltd. Dhaka, President – Society of Friends to Trees, Dhaka, Member – Bangladesh Botanical Society, Dhaka, Member – Karachi University Ex-Students Association, Dhaka and many more.
Ln. Abdul Hamid is a dedicated social worker and a dynamic leader. He has pledged his heart and soul for advancement of Lionism in Bangladesh.
Ln. Abdul Hamid is happily married to Khurshida Akhter and they are blessed with two daughters, Julie and Tulie, both are married & living in abroad.
PCC Ln. Engr. Iqbal H. Khan
1998-1999
Ln. Salima Iqbal
Spouse
Service For Peace
Ln. Engr. Iqbal H. Khan was born in a respectable Muslim family of District town Tangail in the year 1951. From the very childhood Ln. Iqbal was brought up in a enlighten political and educational environment from both the maternal and paternal side. His father late Shamsul Haque Khan was graduated from Calcutta University with distinction in the year 1937 and was engaged in Government Service from the then British Government till his retirement in the year 1972 with the Bangladesh Government. His mother was a active associate of then Communist Party before independence in the year 1947.
Ln. Engr. Khan was a meritorious student during his whole educational period and secured scholarship in the school & college level and successfully completed his graduation in the Engineering field from the University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka in the year 1972. During his college and university life he participated in different inter college and inter university debates, recitation and extempo competition and also secured various positions there. Ln. Iqbal was also involved in active student politics in his college and university life and he was holding the office of President of the then Student League, Nazrul Islam Hall and BUET unit during the tenures 1969-1970 and 1970-1971.
After graduation in the year 1972 from the BUET Ln. Engr. Khan was engaged in business in the field of construction and consultancy service in the name and style “Alpha Engineers Ltd.” which was established as one of the leading construction company of the country within the period commencing from 1975 to 1985. Other than construction and consultancy Ln. Khan is also engaged in different trading and fashion wear business too.
Ln. Iqbal joined Lionism in the year 1973 through Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan and became President of the club in the year 1988-1989. He was assigned the position of Co-Chairman of the District Cabinet of District 315 B, Bangladesh in the year 1986-1987 and became District Chairman of bifurcated District 315 B in the year 1988-1989 and
Zone Chairman in the year 1989-1990. To extend the service of Lionism and Leadership Ln. Iqbal organized a new club, Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan South in the year 1991-1992 and became Region Chairman of District 315 B, Bangladesh. After bifurcation of District 315 B in the year 1993-1994, Ln. Khan was remain with District 315 B1 and hold the position of Region Chairman and Region Chairman (HQ) of District Cabinet up to 1996-1997. With unanimous support of all the Lions, Ln. Khan was elected Vice District Governor of District 315 B1 for the tenure 1997-1998. At last the year of his great achievement, Ln. Iqbal H. Khan was unanimously elected the District Governor of District 315 B1 for the year 1998-1999. Ln. Iqbal H. Khan was serving as the Council Chairman of the Multiple District 315, Bangladesh for the year 1999-2000.
During this long tenure of Lionism Ln. Iqbal has received many awards and certificates from both District and International Head Quarters. Among those some remarkable are, 100% President Award, District Governors Commendation Awards, Extension Awards, Membership Growth Awards, International President Appreciation Certificate and many other.
As District Governor Ln. Khan has attended the District Governor elect Conference at St. Charles, Ilinois, USA held on 3-7 April, 1998. Ln. Iqbal has successfully completed the schooling program. Ln. Khan is the life member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation and he was Vice Chairman of the Foundation during the year 1998-1999. He is also the Patrons, Organizers, Executive Members and Chief Executive of many other Socio-Cultural Commercial and Business Welfare Associations. He also traveled many countries of the world for his business and personal trip.
Ln. Iqbal is married with Salima Iqbal in the year 1975 and they are blessed with two sons, Rajan and Rajib and one daughter “Tansuva”.
PDG Ln. Engr. Rashed Maksud Khan MJF
1999-2000
Spouse Name
Spouse
Quality & Dedicated Service
Ln. Rashed Maksud Khan was born in a Muslim family of Faridpur on the 10th May, 1940. Having completed his bachelor degree in the Chemical Engineering from the BUET in the year 1963, he pursued higher studies in Ceramic Engineering from Japan under the sponsorship of JICA, Japan.
Ln. Khan served the then EPIDC and the IDBP in responsible positions until 1969. He then pioneered in setting up the country’s First tableware industry in the private sector. Later in 1981, he established the only stoneware factory in Bangladesh namely Bengal Fine Ceramics Limited, which is a joint venture export oriented industry. Through export of his products to many countries of the continents including USA, Canada, Australia and Asia, he has brought Bangladesh in the limelight of the buininess world.
Ln. Khan joined lionism in the year 1974 in the Lions Club of Dhaka South as a charter member. The Lions Club of Dhaka South being the 30th club in Bangladesh had a significant role to play in establishing a fulfledged Lions District in Bangladesh and helped in the creation of Lions District 315. In the year 1979-1980 Ln. Khan became the Presidcnt of the said Lions Club of Dhaka South which he was cherished for all these years. He held important positions in Lions District 315 and also in Sub-District 315 B and 315 B1 as under: (i) District Chairman; (ii) Zone Chairman; (iii) Cabinet Treasurer; (iv) Region Chairman; (v) Region Chairman (HQ) 1996-1998.
Ln. Rashed Maksud Khan was elected uncontested the Vice District Governor of the District 315 B1 in the year 1998-1999. During his long association with lionism, he has achieved the following Awards for his valuable contributions to the International Association of Lions Clubs: (a) 100% President Award; (b) Club Extension Award; (c) 100% Perfect Attendance Award; (d) International President Appreciation Award; (e) Chevron Award for continued membership for; (i) 5 years; (ii) 10 years; (iii) 15 years; (iv) 20 years. He is the
Life member of the BLF since 1984 and Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF) since 1991. Ln. R. M. Khan was the Editor of LION Magazine, Bangladesh Edition.
In his professional capacity as a successful businesman and industrialist he was elected President of the country’s oldest and largest Chamber namely the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry for two terms (1995 & 1998). He has been the President of the Bangladesh Ceramic Society for two consecutive terms. Currently he has been charting the Bangladesh-Myanmar Business Forum and the Thai-Bangladesh Friendship Association.
Ln. Rashed Maksud Khan received the following national awards for his valuable contributions to the development of industr and exports. (a) Atish Dipnakar Gold Medal. 1992; (b) BEST (Bangladesh Education Scholarship Trust) Award, 1995; (c) BIRBA (Bangladesh Inter-Religion Brotherhood Association) Award, 1999. Ln. Khan has travelled widely acorss the differnt continents of the world including USA, Canada and UK in connection with his business and has to his credit a number of publications on international business and free market economy etc.
Ln. Rashed Maksud Khan has been elected uncontested the District Governor of Lions District 315 B1 for the term 1999-2000.
Ln. Khan is married to Ln. Advocate Syeda Nuresh Maksud, a former Member of the Parliament, Zone Chairman and President of Lions Club of Dhaka Sharnalata. They have two children, one son Nessar Maksud Khan, Electrical Engineer and one daughter Mrs. Rubaiyat, Masters in International Relation from Dhaka University and three grand children Naushin, Zunaid and Rumni.
Late PDG Ln. M.A. Muhaimin Saleh MJF
2000-2001
Spouse Name
Spouse
Quality Environment For Future Generation
Ln. M. A. Muhaimin Saleh MJF was born in 1951 in a respectabel Muslim family in Moulvibazar District in Sylhet Division. His Father late M.A. Musawwir was a Government Offical and mother late Taibunessa Khanam was a school teacher and a motivator for the growth of literacy among the poor illiterate villagers. Ln. Saleh was brought up in a cozy environment having brother and sisters.
Ln. Muhaimin Saleh completed his school education from Juri High School, Moulvibazar in 1966. He obtained his Bachelor from Moulvibazar College in 1970 and Master Degree from Chittagong University in the year 1974. Beside education, he involved himself in constructive students’ politics. He was the President of Chatra League and as well the leader of eleven point student movement in Habiganj District (the then sub-division) in 1968 and 1969 respectively. During the Liberation War he was a freedom fighter and District Commander of Bangladesh Liberation Force (Mujib Bahini).
Ln. Saleh was always very keen to do something of his own. He started his business in Travel Trade, mainly corporate agencies with UN organizations in Bangladesh. He received Awards for business achievements on different occasions. Today, Ln. Saleh is the Chairman of Saimon Group of Companies, Comprising of: Saimon Center, a commercial multi storied building at Gulshan C/A, Dhaka, Saimon Overseas Ltd. an IATA affiliated Travel Agency, Saimon Travel Trade, GSA of Airlines, National Travel Bureau, GSA of Airlines, Great Eastern International Recruitin Agency, Saimon Filling Station, an agent of Padma Petroleum.
Ln. M.A. Muhaimin Saleh was associated with different business and social bodies, such as : President-Association of Travel Agencies of Bangladesh (ATAB) for 2012-2014, Jalalabad Recruiting Agencies Owner Association, — ; Bangladesh Business Forum, Dhaka,
Vice Chairman-Bangladesh Hotels and Travels Management Association. He was the executive member of Jalalabad Association and Bangladesh Association of Recruiting Agencies. Ln. Saleh had been given the status of CIP.
A Philanthropist, Ln. Saleh associated himself with many development works in the community and contributed a lot in the fields of social, educational and religious. Giving priority to education and keeping his parent’s name, Ln. Saleh took initiative to establish T.N. Khanam Academy, which consists of:
T. N. Khanam Degree College, T. N. Khanam High School, T. N. Khanam Primary School, T. N. Khanam Mass Education to give light to the saddened children, M. A. Musawwir Ektadia Madrasa, M. A. Musawwir Hafizia Madrasa
Keeping in mind to create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation, Ln. Saleh joined the world largest service organization Lions Clubs International as a member of Lions Club of Dhaka Premier in 1984. To expand the services he organized a new Lions Club with active support of Ln. Abdul Hamid PDG along with Lions, Lioness, Past Leo Leaders and few Elite in the name-“Lions Club of Dhaka Orchid”. He was the President of Lions Club of Dhaka Orchid for two consecutive years. With his able leadership, the Club succeeded to achieve the 1st position in the Lions District 315 B1 for the term 1992-1993 and 1993-1994.
During his active Participation in the field of Lionism, Ln. Saleh received awards from International Association of Lions Clubs as well as from the Lions District in Bangladesh that include: 100% President Award, October Membership Growth Award, Club Extension, Membership Achievement, Development and Extension Awards and Top Ten Five Banner Award. He had put his every effort and worked sincerely to strengthen the growth in membership and its consequent cultivation of potential for service.
Ln. Saleh was elected as the Vice District Govemor in the 3rd Annual District Convention 1999. Since then, he generated a harmony among the Lions and the
Clubs in action. With a good team spirit, he visited many projects of different clubs, which was of great incentive to the members of this service organization. Ln. M.A. Muhaimin Saleh MJF elected as the District Governor in the 4th Annual District Convention in the year 2000. This year as the District Governor he had done many projects which was never done before. Such as :
Free check up by the international doctors-Peerless Hospital, International Youth Camp-above foreign leos participated in the camp and many more. He has been passing the lionistic year 2000-2001 very successtully. His business and other services kept him occupied and to get little relieve for some time, Ln. Saleh passed leisure time in relaxing and enjoying with his family and fellow Lions. His company gave comiort to any ailing lion member,
Ln. M. A. Muhaimin Saleh was a Melvin Jones Fellow. He attended Lions International Conventions in St. Louis, Brisbane, Minneapolis, Hong Kong, Birmingham, and San Diego. As the Vice District Governor of District 315 B1, he participated at the Atro Asia Forum in Nairobi.
Ln. Muhaimin Saleh was happily married to Shamim Saleh, who is also a member ot Lions Club of Dhaka Shatodol. they are blessed with one son Yami and two daughters—Afsia and Ashfia.
PCC Ln. Md. Nurul Islam Mollah MJF
2001-2002
Spouse Name
Spouse
Be United For Friendship And Service
Ln. Md. Nurul Islam Mollah MJF is one of those few experts and experienced banking personalities of the country who gave leadership in the banking sector for a long period of time. Ln. Nurul Islam Mollah MJF who is all along a successful and meritorious banker was the General Manager of Sonali Bank which is the largest nationalized commercial bank of the country. By virtue of his innovative talent and dynamic leadership Sonali Bank is making important contributions to upgrade the standard of trade and commerce including services to the customers.
Ln. Nurul Islam Mollah was born in 1946 in Gopalgonj District. He obtained primary scholarship from his village school under the then Bakergonj Range and passed his Matriculation from S.M. Model High School, Gopalgonj in 1962. He completed Higher Secondary Examination from Bangabandhu College, Gopalgonj (former Quaid-EAzam Memorial College) and B. Com (Hons) from Azam Khan Commerce College, Khulna. He obtained his Masters in Management from Rajshahi University in he year 1968. After successful completion of eductional career he joined Lohagara College as Lecturer of Commerce and served there upto June 1969. In 1969 he joined former United Bank Limited (now Janata Bank) as Officer grade-Il and started his celebrated Banking career. In his long Banking career he worked in different Capacities taking responsibility of important Baranches and Division of Janata Bank. In 1997 he was been promoted to the rank of Genreal Manager by the Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and served there till joining in Sonali Bank on 8th April 2001.
In his student life he was actively associated with Bangladesh Chatra League and was assigned with the post of Vice President, Azam Khan Commerce College Unit. After joining in Janata Bank he was invited to be associated with Lionism by the Past District Governor Ln. Afzalur Rahman and joined Lionism in 1977 as member of Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan, the then biggest Club in respect of both membership and activities in undivided District 315. He actively served this Club as Treasurer, Secretary & President with remarkable contribution. By dint of his leadership quality he was selected in the District Cabinet as District Chairman, Zone Chairman and Region Chairman for several terms and at last serving as District Governor in the year 2001-2002. Ln. Nurul Istam Mollah is a familiar name among the Lions of undivided Disrict 315 and contributed significantly at the different crucial juncture of Lionisrn in Bangladesh. He was elected Council Chairman for the year 2002-2003.
During his long association of 24 years with the Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan, his Club enable to sponsor 28 new Clubs, 6 Lioness Clubs and 6 Leo Clubs in the Multiple District. At the need of this service oriented organization he has sacrificed many of his friends from this Club to facilitate them to take leadership of this District and other Sub-Districts of the Multiple District. But Ln. Nurul Islam Mollah still upholding the flag of Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan, the oldest Club of this District.
During his long 24 years of association with lionism he is the recipient of:
100% President Award, Club Extension Award, International Presdient Appreciation Award, Best Lion Award, 50 Membership Extension Award, Growth Award, October Service Award, Melvin Jones Fellow. Ln. Nurul Islam Mollah is also actively associated with various social and cultural organization like Dhaleswari Sangskritik Gosthi, Gopalgonj Zilla Samity, Greater Faridpur Chakurizibi Kallyan Samity and contributing the organizations humbly.
In personal life, Ln. Nurul tslam Mollah is always and ever smiling face to embrace his friends on foes. He is happily married with Lion Lady Nargis Sultana who is also an active Lion and Region Chairman. After completing her Honours from Rajshahi University and Masters & B.Ed. from Dhaka University she also obtained Diploma in Library science where she secured First Class position.
Ln. Nurul Islam Mollah has performed the Holly Hajj in 1986, Umrah in 1999 and traveled USA, UK, India in personal capacity. He also attended an International Seminar on Micro-Credit in Thailand and Hongkong on International Banking. Ln. Nurul Mollah and Ln. Nargis Sultana are blessed with a daughter and a son namely Mahera Tanzim and Imtiaz Mainul Islam.
PCC Ln. Mohammad Faruque MJF
2002-2003
Spouse Name
Spouse
Solidarity & Peace
Ln. Mohd. Faruque MJF was born in a very respectable Muslim family of Ashugonj in Brahmanbaria District on 2nd February, 1954. His father Alhaj Abdul Jalil was a most renowned Jute Exporter of the country who founded & donated a couple of Primary Schools, High Schools & Colleges. He also build a lot of Mosque, Madrasah & Orphanage in his home district Brahmanbaria. From the very childhood Ln. Mohd. Faruque was brought up in a enlighten environment from both maternal and paternal side.
Having completed his Secondary School Certificate from Shaheen School, Dhaka & Higher Secondary Certificate from Lahore Associates College, he was engaged in business in the field of Construction and Consultancy Service. Ln. Faruque is the Managing Director of “Millennium Associates”, Continental Trading House Ltd., Kohinoor Rice Mills Ltd., Grameen Automobiles Ltd., Kohinoor Cinema Hall. He is the proprietor of Kohinoor Cinema Hall, Rehanyca Super Market, Chisty Filling Center & Faruque Enterprise.
Ln. Mohd. Faruque joined lionism in the year 1991 through Lions Club of Dhaka Shahbagh. He was assigned a position of Co-Chairman of the District Cabinet in the year 19921993, Joint Cabinet Secretary in 1993-1994 and became Zone Chairman in the year 1994-1995. He was promoted to the post of Region Chairman in the year 1996-1997 and then again he was appointed as a Region Chairman in the year 19981999. He hold the position of Region Chairman (HQ) of District Cabinet up to 2000-2001. Ln. Mohd. Faruque MJF was unanimously elected as the Vice = District Governor of District 315 Bl, — Bangladesh for the year 2001-2002. And the District Governor in the year 2002-2003, that was remarkable in his life and for the District. To extend the services of lionism and leadership Ln. Faruque organized 16 (sixteen) new Clubs. Ln Faruque was elected Council Chairman for the year 2003-2004 of Multiple District 315, Bangladesh. He was the Chairman of Lions POG Forum for 2011-2012. Ln. Faruque is involved with various socioeconomical activities. During his long tenure of lionism, Ln. Faruque has received many awards and certificates from both the District and International Headquarters. Among those, some remarkable are
*100% President Award
*District Governors Commendation Awards
*Club Extension Awards
*Membership Growth Awareness Certificate
*Three International Presidents Appreciation Certificates & many other.
Ln. Mohd. Faruque is the life member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation & Bangladesh Red Crescent Society. He is also Patrons, Organizers, Executive Members & Chief Executive of many other Socio-Cultural, Commercial and Business Welfare Association. He traveled many countries of the world for his business & personal trip.
Ln. Faruque happily married with Nigar Sultana in the year 1979 and they are blessed with one daughter Kashfia Meherin (Tisha) and one son Mohd. Fakruddin Raji.
PDG Ln. Nazmul Haque PMJF
2003-2004
Mouluda Khatun
Spouse
Prevent Drug Abuse Ensure Better Tomorrow
A person having profound love for humanity, love for lionism and full of love and affection for his fellow lions is Ln. Nazmul Haque. With a willing spirit he is always ready to serve. Keeping this in mind he joined Lions Club of Dhaka Agrani in 1985 and became the Joint Secretary and Director in 1985-1986 and 19861987 respectively. With the hope in expanding services to the less fortunate, Ln. Nazmul Haque later formed a new Club namely, Lions Club of Dhaka Shamoli, sponsored by Lions Club of Dhaka Dilkusha in May 1988 and became the Chartered President for the term 1987-1988 and 1988-1989.
He occupied many important positions in the Lions District 315 B and 315 B1 as: Co-Chairman in 1987-1988, District Secretary in 1988-1989, Joint Cabinet Treasurer in 1989-1990, Zone Chairman in 1991-1992, Cabinet Treasurer in 1992-1993, Cabinet Secretary in 1993-1994, Region Chairman from 1994-1998, Region Chairman HQ in 1998-1999, Region Chairman HQ in 19992000 Region Chairman HQ1 in 2000-2001, Region Chairman HQ in 2001-2002, Convention Chairman of District 315 B1 in 1997 and Multiple District 315 in the year 2002.
Ln. Nazmul Haque has been the prime force behind many projects of District 315 B and 315 B1 and actively worked with a boundless energy in all the activities of the District. During his tenure as Cabinet Treasurer and Cabinet Secretary, the Sylhet Shishu Hospital Project was Ln. Nazmul Haque, having been well versed in Lionism and Lionistic culture—has participated in many International Conventions and Area Forums.
Ln. Nazmul Haque was elected Vice Governor —_uncontested for the year 2002-2003 in recognition of his sincerity, dedication for lionistic activities. And he was elected District Governor for 2003-2004 with 100°0 yes vote of the delegates attended in the Convention.
With his every effort in service, he has succeeded in achieving the International Awards as :
100°%0 President Award, Fifteen (15) Years Attendance Award, Club Extension Award for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Clubs Membership Advancement Award, Key Member Award, Master Key Award, Senior Master Key Award, Four International President’s Certificate of Appreciation, International President’s Leadership Award presented by International President James E “JIM” Ervin in 1999-2000. We is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow
A man with commitment and dedication, Ln. Nazmul Haque, is the member of a number of service organizations. He is ready to meet real community needs or re-structure those in order to address needs that are truly pressing. He provided necessary assistance in development works of the community. He is actively involved in establishment many educational institutions. He runs a Madrasa in his native village, where about 225 students get free Islamic education. He is also a member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation (BLF). Ln. Haque was the Co-ordinator of Global Membership Team (GMT) and approved by LCIF. Liaison of LCIF for three years. At present Ln. Nazmul is the Area Leader of GAT (Global Action Team).
An Engineer by profession, Ln. Nazmul Haque is also a successful Business Executive with interest in Power Generation and Heavy Construction equipment. He served as Resident Engineer at Dinajpur, Gaibandha and Rangpur Electric Supply under the then WAPDA. He was the Vice-President of Getco Ltd., the Dealer of Caterpillar Inc., USA.
Ln. Nazmul Haque visited almost all the continents of the world and attended many international seminars and symposiums as Key Speaker.
Besides his participation in different social and community activities, Ln. Nazmul Haque has a strong love for sports. He is a Golfer and member of Kurmitola and Savar Golf Clubs. He is also a member of Bangladesh Golf Federation. To his Credit, he won number of Golf Tournaments at home and abroad.
Ln. Nazmul Haque has successfully promoted the object of Lionism in the heart of his family. His wife Mouluda Nazmul is a Banker and dedicated Lion. Till today she has hold a number of Cabinet positions. Their only son Minhazul Haque and daughter-in-law Musarrat Homaira (Angona) are also actively involved in social works.
Late PDG Ln. Mohd. B H Sharif MJF MBA Ph.D
2004-2005
Spouse Name
Spouse
Education For Progress
A very renowned and leading business personality of the country Ln. Mohd. B. H. Sharif MJF, MBA, Ph.D comes from District town Faridpur. Widely recognised as philanthropic and social re-builder Sharif’s father late Abdur Rahman Miah had also a very remarkable contribution in motivating people of his locality for being involved in various social activities. Being inspired by his father, the shadow of service to the mankind was rooted into the inner mind of Ln. Sharif at the very childhood. Ln. Sharif received his education in Faridour High School, Dhaka College and completed B. Com (Hon’s) and M. Com. in Business Management from Chittagong University in the year 1981. After successful completion of learning in Bangladesh he moved to United States of America and obtained MBA, Ph.D in Business Administration from Marlborough University, Hawai, Honolulu, USA.
To keep wider contribution for the jobless people of the country he regretted many offers of joining the professional services and made up his mind to start business at his own in the field of Garments manufacturing sector popularly known as RMG, the highest foreign currency earner sector of the country. Starting from 1984 and till now Ln. Sharif has enabled to prove his dynamism by establishing 12 successful enterprises of Industrial, Trading and other allied organizations in the brand name of “Nerob Group” with a huge scope of employment for about 2000 nos of full time workers and office executives including 5,000 part timer. Ln. Sharif is holding the position of Group Chairman as the Chief Executive. The Nerob Group established their offices in Austria, Hong Kong & they have signed a contract with a Canadian Company for opening a Show Room to sale and buy of apperals.
With the bright beginning of business Ln. Sharif was always involved with various service activities and shared his feelings and efforts for the community in need. He established numbers of School and Madrasha in his native Village Faridpur. In the same locality about 25 School and College student are getting regular Scholarship with the contribution of Ln. Sharif through “Abdur Rahman Shikkha Trust” founded in the name of his Late father. The value of this contribution is about Tk. | (one) lac yearly.
Ln. Sharif joined Lionism in the year 1987 as a charter member with the formation of a new Club, Lions Club of Dhaka Greater Metropolitan of the then undivided District 315 B, Bangladesh. After joining the Club, he was elected Joint Secretary in the year 1989-1990 ancl Club Secretary in the following year. He hold the office of Club President of same Club for two consecutive year 1992-1993 & 1993-1994. In the year 19941995 Ln. Sharif organized his present Club Lions Club of Dhaka Golden Star and became Charter President and till date he is serving as the Advisor of the Club.
Ln. Sharif was assigned with various positions in the District Cabinet. He was District Chairman for the term 1992-1993, 1993-1994 and 1994-1995, Zone Chairman for the term 1995-1996, Region Chairman for the term 1996-1997 and 1998-2002. Finally he has been appointed as Region Chairman (HQ) tn the year 2002-2003. Next year 2003-2004 he was elected Vice District Governor uncontested and became the District Governor in the year 2004-2005.
During his long attachment with Lionism he received various awards for his dedicated service. Out of which, 100°%o President Award, 100°o0 Membership Growth Award, District Governors Appreciation and Commendation Awards and International Presidents Appreciation Certificate are very remarkable. Ln. Sharif was a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest Award of the International Association of Lions Clubs. At ISAAME Forum he had received International President leadership medal from International President in Dhaka.
He was elected as the Vice Chairman of Bangladesh Lions Foundation and later he had been entrusted with the responsibility of the Chairman of BLF, which he was performing very effectively.
Ln. Sharif was associated with Journalism and also adequately qualified as a Photo Journalist. He was the Editor of “Weekly Doshdisha” (A weekly Magazine).
Ln. Mohd. B. H. Sharif was a Life member of: Bangladesh Lions Foundation, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Amnesty International of Bangladesh Dhaka Union of Journalist, Alumnai Association of Marl brough, University, USA.
He was also Permanent and Life member of :
Uttara Club Ltd., Narayanganj Club Ltd., MBA Club Ltd. (Life Member), Fu Wang Cliub Ltd. (Life Member), President : Chittagong University Ex-Student’s Club, Dhaka, Gopalpur Shabuj Shangha, Faridpur, Poverty Alleviation Management Society (NGO).
HHe had traveled more than 35 Countries all over the world as Govt. Delegations member, personal business & family tour. he is married with Mrs. Roksana Hossain and blessed with two daughter Fareena Shamhee Nethee and Ebana Shamhee Prithee.
Now Ln. Sharif was the Chairman, Magazine Committee of the International Lions Magazine ‘THE LION’ which is publishing from Bangladesh.
Late PDG Ln. Gazi Abul Kalam
2006-2007
Spouse Name
Spouse
Unity For Service
A very renowned and leading businessman of the country Ln. Gazi Abul Kalam born in a respectable Muslim family of District Patuakhali, Bangladesh. His father late Gazi Abdul Hamid was a well and established businessman and social worker in the locality. Ln. Gazi Kalam received his education in Betagi High School, Barguna. He completed his Intermediate and B.Sc. degree from Patuakhali Degree College under Dhaka University. After completion his education he started business.
He was the ChairmanKimberly Garments Ltd., Peara Packaging and Accessories Ltd., DirectorKimberly Fashions Limited. He was also the proprietor of Jahangir Brothers & Companies.
Ln. Gazi Kalam joined in Lionism in the year 1994 as a charter member of Lions Club of Dhaka Greater. After joining the Lionism he was assigned various positions in the District Cabinet like; Region Chairperson, Zone Chairperson, Convention Secretary, Cabinet Treasurer, Joint Cabinet Treasurer, Joint Convention Secretary, District Chairperson and District Co-Chairperson. He also performed the responsibility of Club President, Club Secretary and Club Treasurer.
During his long attachment with Lionism he received various awards for his dedicated service. Out of which; Best Lion Award (Gold Medal), 100°o° President Award, 100°0 Membership Award, District Governors Appreciation Awards, Commendation Award & International Presidents Appreciation Awards are very remarkable.
Ln. Gazi Abul Kalam attended Lions Clubs International Convention 7 times and also ISAAME area Forum 4 times respectively.
He was Life member: Bangladesh Lions Foundation (BLF), Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Patuakhali Zilla Samity, Mirzagonj Upazilla Kallayan Samity, Co-Chairman: Labour Arbitration, BGMEA, Bangladesh Institute of Fashion, Human Rights, BGMEA, Foreign Mission Cell, BGMEA, Treasurer: Bangladesh Lions Foundation (BLF) 2004-2005, Secretary: Lions Eye Hospital Management Committee 2005-2006, President: Lions Eye Hospital Management Committee 2007-2009, Chairman: Vigilance Team, Lions Eye Hospital 2009-2011, President: Sundra Kalikapur High School. Ln. Gazi Abul Kalam was the President of Hospital Management Committee, BLF for two years 2007-2009.
Ln. Gazi Abul Kalam widely traveled
USA, UK, Italy, Japan, Australia,
Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and India many times on business, trade and family tour.
He was married with Ln. Dil Afroz and blessed with one son Gazi Shahriar Mahin and one daughter Toffatur Redwon Mohona.
PDG Ln. Md. Mazibul Huq Chunnu MJF
2007-2008
Spouse Name
Spouse
Commitment
Bright personality, strong confident Ln. Md. Mazibul Huq Chunnu was born in a respectable Muslim family in his own District Kishorgonj on 6th October 1956. His father late Abdul Jabber was a senior government officer. Ln. Mazibul Huq Chunnu is 3rd of six brothers and six sisters. All brothers and sisters are highly educated persons of positions and well established in their situations.
A man of amiable conversation Ln. Mazibul Huq Chunnu passed the SSC from Tejgaon Polytechnic High School and HSC from Government Titumir College. He obtained Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics from Bangladesh Agricultural University in 1981. Now he is working as a Joint Director in Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC). He achieved the Degree of Post Graduate Diploma in Management for expansion of education. Later on he obtained the Degree of MBA for extension professional skill. He also completed his Ph.D. Degree in ‘Impact of Credit used on farm productivity & employment’ from Atlantic National University of California, USA.
Well organizer Ln. Chunnu was involved with several social and cultural activities and student politics from his student life. In this sequence in later life he is involved with various social and socio-economic organizations.
He was elected President of Bangladesh Agriculturist (Krishibid) Institution, Dhaka City as a professional organizer for two terms consecutively 2003-2004 & 2005-2006. Besides this, he was elected General Secretary of BADC Agriculturist Association consecutively two terms 2004-2005 & 20052006
He is discharging his responsibilities with regulation for four years as Treasurer of Bangladesh Agricultural Economists Association.
Ln. Md. Mazibul Huq Chunnu joined lionism in the year 1988 as a member of Lions Club of Dhaka Sonargaon.
Dexterous and enterpriser Ln. Chunnu enclosed himself as an active member of the Lions family the largest organization of social services in the world. Promised in services of Lions active life Ln. Chunnu was in responsibilities as District Chairman, Zone Chairman, Region Chairman (HQ) for two terms consecutively devotedly.
He was elected Vice District Governor for the year 2005-2006 and continuing as Vice District Governor for the year 2006-2007 by the approval of Lions Clubs International. Then he was elected District Governor of District 315 B1 for the year 2007-2008.
In personal life Ln. Mazibul Huq Chunnu is tied in marriage with Nazmul Laila eldest daughter of Md. Abdul Awal Aditional DGM, Sonali Bank. In conjugal life they have a son named Naveed Tasnim and a daughter named Nawsaba Nowrin (Disha).
Ln. Md. Mazibul Hug Chunnu during his long tenure of lionisin has received many awards and certificates from the both District and International Headquarters. Among those some remarkable are
* 100% Club President Award
* Two Leadership Award
* Club Extention Award
* Membership Extension Awarness Certificate
* One International President Award
* International President Appreciation Certificates & many others.
Ln. Chunnu was elected the Chairman of Bangladesh Lions Foundation by the delegates of Multiple District 315 Annual! Convention.
That was a history of BLF for the year 2008-2009 He was also the President of Project Management Committee, BLF for two years 2009-2011.
PDG Ln. Nishat Parveen Huq MJF
2008-2009
Daniul Huq
Spouse
Rebuilding Partnership
Ln. Nishat Parveen Huq is the second among five children of Late Engr. Mirza Motiar Rahman and Begum Sufia Sultana of Sirajganj. She was born on 27 April 1955. Ln. Nishat had her Pre and Elementary schooling at St. Scholastica’s Convent, Chittagong . Later in the year 1970 she had completed SSC from Dr. Khastagir’s Govt. Girls High School and HSC from Govt. Girls College, Chittagong in 1973. She had pursued her higher studies in English at the Honors and Masters Level at Jahangirnagar University . From her childhood she was encouraged to see her father working for the community and mother active in writing scripts and articles for Radio and newspapers respectively in Chittagong . Her late father Mirza Motiar Rahman was an active member of Chittagong Lions Club. Ln. Nishat Parveen Huq’s constant thoughts of her father’s socio-activities had prompted her to be associated in social services. As such, she joined as a charter member of Lioness Club of Dhaka Dipita, District 315, = Bangladesh in the year 1983. Ln. Nishat Huq served the Lioness District as the Secretary to the District President Sultana Shaheda Islam during the term 19901991. She had organized Lioness Regional Conferences held at BKSP (Bangladesh Krira Shikha Prathisthan) and BPATC (Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center), Savar and participated in Regional Conferences held in Bogra and Rajshahi as an active member of the Lioness District. She participated as the Guest Speaker in the club meetings of Lions Club of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA and Lions Club Long Island, New York, USA. She was the Secretary, Hospital Management Committee, Bangladesh Lions Foundation for two consecutive terms. Ln. Nishat Parveen Huq later joined Lions Club of Dhaka Baridhara East, District 315 B1, Bangladesh as a charter member in 1991. Working effectively with the members of Baridhara East, she later joined Lions Club of Dhaka South under the above District, taking the responsibility as the President of the Club in 1996-1997 at the invitation of Rashed Maksud Khan MJF, Past District Governor, District 315 B1. She served the Club as President for three consecutive terms. In this service organization, Ln. Nishat had the opportunity to organize International Seminar on HIV/AIDS in October 1999, International Youth Camp in March 2000 (where the International President Jim Ervin was present) and the other at Moulvibazar in February 2001. She was awarded with 100% Attendance Certificate, Club President Certificate, Membership Extension Award, Club Extension Award, International Presidents’ Appreciation, Certificates and Awards etc. Ln. Nishat Parveen Huq has successfully completed her 5 days training at the Lions Senior Leadership Institute held in Mumbai in November 2002. Nishat was appointed as the Vice District Governor in June 2007 at the 90th Lions International Convention held in Chicago, USA. Then Ln. Huq was elected District Governor unanimously in the Lions Annual Convention held in 2008 of District 315 B1 for the year 2008-2009 She was knotted in marriage ties with Mohammad Daniul Huq, Professor in Linguistics, Jahanginagar University on 01 November, 1973. They are blessed with two children and one daughter-in-law, Zeeshan Kingshuk Huq who is the Senior Manager at Warid Telecom, daughter-in-law Syeda Sadia Mehjabin is a housewife and daughter Noushaba Adrita Huq is the Manager, Research and Development at Etcetera Pvt. Ltd. Dhaka. in her professional life, Ln. Nishat Parveen Huq was the Principal, Morning Glory School, Savar Cantonment and Trainer of Communicative English. Now she is the Principal of MA HAAD Kinder Garden School, Uttara, Dhaka.
PDG Ln. Syeda Nilufar Yasmin MJF
2009-2010
Spouse Name
Spouse
Involvement-Key To Leadership
Name : Ln. Syeda Nilufar Yasmin Name of Spouse : Mr. M. A. Rashid Current Lions Club : Dhaka Golden Star District Number : District 315 B1 Joined in Lionism : January, 1988 Positions Held in Lionism : District CoChairpersonn. Chairperson, Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson, Region Chairperson (HQ), Convention Chairperson, Cabinet Secretary, Vice District Governor Current Lions Title : District Governor Highest Lions Office Held : District Governor for 2009-2010 Profession : House Maker/Business Professional & Business Information : Proprietor-Showkhin Emporium (Leading Pearl Jewellery & Antics Shop) Other Social And Cultural Involvement : Life Member-Bangladesh Lions Foundation, MemberGulshan Recreation Club. Date of Marriage : 1st October, 1978 Date of Birth : 24th January, 1961 Country Visited : India, Thailand, Hongkong, China, United Kingdom, Canada & USA. Blood Group : B+ (Positive) Number of Children : 2 (Two) Other Information (If Any) : One Son Reza-eFerdous Razib married with Farzana Akter Poppy. One DaughterMeher Nigar Totinee married with Istiaque Khaled Shawon.
Late PDG Ln. M.A Baten PMJF
2010-2011
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Service For Humanity
Ln. M. A. Baten was horn on 22 September 1953 in a respectable Muslim family of Chaktaterdi, Shakhergaon, Monohordi, Narsingdi. He is the second son of Late Haji Md. Abdul Hamid and Late Most. Kothhbanu. Ln. Baten had dedicated his time towards humanity services and this reflects his association with different organizations. Ln. M. A. Baten became the Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow in 2008 He is a life Member of : The Foundation for Peoples Education & The Peoples University of Bangladesh, Asad Gate, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Bangladesh Lions Foundation, Agargaon, Dhaka. Narshingdi Foundation, Narsingdi Victoria Sporting Club, Motijheel, Dhaka. And Founder President of: Alhaj Ln. M. A. Baten Girls High School, Monohordi, Narsingdi & Alhaj Ln. M. A. Baten Hizbul Quran Hafizia Madrasha & Eatimkhana, Monohordi, Narsingdi. Ln. Baten is a very hard worker and throughout his career he has rendered his time and energy in establishing himself as a successful businessman. He is the Chairman of: The Peoples University of Bangladesh , Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Irina Agro Processing Industries Ltd., Sreepur, Gazipur. The Managing Director of: B & H Enterprise Ltd., and B & H Travels. And the Proprietor of: Punam International, & M.A. Baten Enterprise. Ln. M. A. Baten has traveled to many countries of the world like USA, UK, Germany, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Sweden, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Australia & France. Ln. Baten is married to Ln. Umme Kulsum Parveen and they are blessed with two sons and two daughters.
PDG Ln. Habibur Rahman Nannu MJF
2011-2012
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Service For Change
Reflection of a strong personality, enlightened with some rare qualities, compromising with all positive attitudes, interested to act with * team, Ln. Habibur Rahaman Nannu MJF was born in a very respectable family of Tarabunia village under Rajapur Thana in Jhalokathi District on 5th January, 1965. He is a proud son of Late Alhaj Lehaj Uddin Howlader and Late Most. Karimunnessa.
Ln. Nannu completed his Secondary School Certificate from Bhandaria Behari Pilot High School in 1980, Higher Secondary Certificate from Pirojpur Govt. College in 1982 and Graduation & Masters from Govt. Barisal College under Dhaka University in 1987. On completion of his education, he joined with a Japaneese Company posted in Japan and continued for eight years. In 1995 he came back to his motherland and engaged in business in the field of Residential Hotel and Printing Press. Within a short time he enhanced the business and also got remarkable achievement. Now he is the Managing Director of Deep-Laid Pharmaco Ltd., owner of Hotel Al-Habib (Residential), Al-Habib Complex, Deep-Laid Chemical & Plastic Industries as well as Deep-Laid Printing & Packaging Industries. He is also the member of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry, member of General Body and Standing Committee of FBCCI.
From his childhood under the careful guidance of his father, he encouraged to do something for less fortunate & distressed humanity. Ln. Habibur Rahaman Nannu joined in lionism in the year of 1998 through Lions Club of Dhaka Parijat. By dint of his sincerity and commitment he gradually held the office of the Club Treasurer, Secretary and Club President successfully. His active participation in Club & District level had made him to proceed with the District positions of Joint Cabinet Treasurer, Joint Cabinet Secretary, Convention Treasurer (two times), Cabinet Treasurer, Cabinet Secretary, Convention Chairperson and Region Chairperson HQ.
Ln. Habibur Rahman Nannu was elected 2nd Vice District Governor in the year 2009-2010 with the support of whole Lion Members of his District 315 B1, Bangladesh. Then he was elected 1st Vice District Governor for the year 2010-2011 with 100°o confidence vote. And in the Convention of 2011 Ln. Habibur Rahman Nannu was elected District Governor for the year 2011-2012 unaimously with the love of all Lions of his District.
Ln. Habibur Rahman is involved with various socio-economic activities. During his long tenure of lionism, he was received many awards & certificates from both the District & International Headquarter. Among those, some remarkables are:
* 100% Attendance Certificate
* Club President Certificate
* Membership Extension Award
* International Presidents’ Appreciation
Certificates & Awards
Ln. Habibur Rahman is the life member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation & various professional societies & ‘ welfare associations. He traveled to many countries of the world for the cause of Lionism, business & tourism. He participated in the Leadership Training Institute four times arranged by the International.
In personal Life Ln. Habibur Rahman Nannu is happily married to Shahena Rahman and blessed with two sons Ashiqur Rahman (Pulak) and Abidur Rahman (Siam) Lady Shahena Rahman she was District Governor of the District 315 B1, for the year 2021-2022. is an active Lion member of Lions Club of Dhaka Parijat. She is a shadow in all sphere of Habibur Rahman’s life and an inspiration of all his success.
PDG Ln. M.M. Muraduzzaman MJF
2012-2013
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Yes For Prosperity
Ln. Mian Md. Muraduzzaman was born in a reputed family, known for their philanthropy & social services. He is the 7th child of late Fayekuzzaman & Nazmen Nur Begum of Gopalgonj. His father late Fayekuzzaman, Advocate (a Member of National Assembly of the then Pakistan, Chairman of Gopalgonj Pourashava for consecutive 16 years) was known for his charitable & social works throughout Gopalgonj District. Muraduzzaman’s Grandfather Late Abdul Kader Mian Mukhtar (one of the founding fathers of Gopalgonj Subdivision in 1909 & also Chairman, Gopalgonj Union Board now Pourashava, for long 46 years) was also engaged in great philanthropic activities throughout Gopalgonj District.
Education
A brilliant student, Ln. Muraduzzaman passed his SSC & HSC Examinations in Science from Dhaka Board securing position in the Combined Merit List of the Board. Later he did his B.A (Hons) & M.A in Economics in Dhaka University.
Profession
a) During his student life, he worked for 2 years as a Research Assistant in the Research Project “Socio Economic Survey of Four Villages of Bangladesh” — a Project sponsored by BIDS.
b) While a student of M.A, worked as Lecturer of Economics, Notre Dame College, Dhaka for a few months in 1977.
c) Established as a partner “The Consultants”a socio-economic consulting firm. Acted as the Project Director of the following Projects:
(i) Investment & Employment Survey of Khulna Master Plan Area—1980,
Sponsored jointly by Khulna Development Authority (KDA) & UNDP.
(ii) “Evaluation of Rural Youth Training Programme” 1979-1980 & also 1980-1982 —sponsored by Ministry for Youth Development.
(iii)”Legal Feasibility of Low Cost Sanitation Programme in Bangladesh” —sponsored by UNICEF/UNDP.
d) He was a founding Director of Corona Group of ‘Companies, representing USSR & Indian Government Organizations.
e) As Managing Director, he established Fayenaz Group of Companies, dealing in real estate, manufacturing wires & cables, growing agricultural products etc.
Training
a) In 1995, participated as Management Trainee of the Program for Bangladeshi Entrepreneurs, Tokyo, Japan conducted by the Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) under the sponsorship of Ministry of Industries, Govt. of Japan.
b) In 2002 attended as a Trainee of Program for the Top Management Seminar for Bangladesh & Nepal in Yokohama, Japan, conducted by AOTS under the sponsorship of Ministry of Industries, Govt. of Japan.
« Participated in a seminar on procurement of machinery being nominated by the Ministry of Finance. The seminar was sponsored by Asian Development Bank under their Regional Technical Assistance Project.
Lionism
Ln. Miah Md. Muraduzzaman joined lionism a Charter Member
ot Lions Club of Dhaka Down Town. He held the posts of
President & Director of the Club at various time. He is being appointed in the District Cabinet since 1993. He was appointed Cabinet Secretary in 1995-1996. Since 2006-2007, he has been in the post of Region Chairperson (Head Quarter), except for 2008-2009when he was made the Convention Chairman. Known for his strong dedication for Lionsm, great leadership qualities, sincere commitment in discharging his duties & responsibilities, was adjudged Lion of the Year, District 315 B1 for the last 2 years 2007-2008 & 2008-2009. He successfully completed training in the Senior Leadership Institute, Hyderabad, India in January 2009. He received numerous awards from the District, Multiple & the International including Membership Key, Club Extension Award, International Presidents Appreciation Certificate etc. He attended several International Conventions & ISAAME Forum. In recognition of his relentless activities in Lionism Ln. Mian Md. Muraduzzaman was elected 2nd Vice District Governor for the year 2010-2011 in Annual Convention unanimously. Then he became 1st Vice District Governor for the year 2011-2012 with 100% confidence vote. And Ln. Murad was elected District Governor for 2012-2013 unanimously. Now he is the Editor of Lion Magazine (Bangladesh Edition). Publication a) “Investment and Employment Survey of Khulna Master Plan Area” b) “Evaluation of Rural youth Training Programme: 1979-1980 Co-Author” c) “Evaluation of Rural Youth Training Programme: 1989-1981 and 1981-1982″ Affiliation with Trade Development & Social Organizations a) Member, Policy Steering Committee, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of Bangladesh on “Developing Business Service Markets” assisted by Donor Agencies like DFID, SDC, SIDA etc. The Committee is headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Commerce. c) Member, BGMEA, was member of several standing committees. d) Member, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry. e) Life Member, Bangladesh Economic Association. f) Life Member, Salimullah Hall Ex-Students Association. g) Life Member, AOTS, Japan & BAAS. h) Life Member, Dhaka University Economics Department Alumni Association (DUEDAA). i) Life Member, Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA), J) Toured extensively throughout the world including the USA, Japan, USSR, France, Switzerland, Italy, UK, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia.
k) Attended many Trade Fairs, Seminars, Investment Forum abroad etc,
Family Life
Ln. Muraduzzaman is happily married to Ln. Mahbuba Zaman.
They are blessed with 2 Sons & 2 Daughters.
PDG Prof. Ln. Azizur Rahman
2013-2014
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Education For All
Born in a respectable Muslim family at village : Khilgoan, P.O. Satgoan, P.S. Srimongal, Dist. : Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, Father’s name is Late Moulvi Abdul Waheb, Mother’s name is Late Khodeza Begum, youngest of five Brothers and one Sister.
Graduated as MBBS from Sylhet Medical College under Dhaka University in 1972 served as Lecturer of same Medical College for 4 years. Left for United Kingdom for higher study in 1976 and obtained DTM&H from the University of Liverpool, later on obtained DCH Diploma from the National University of Ireland in 1979. Served as Registrar of Medicine in Holy Family Red Crescent Hospital for a period of 2 years. Started practicing privately since 1982 & joined Lions Club of Sylhet in 1984, started Lion Shefa Children Hospital and worked as Honourary Consultant & Chairman, Management Committee upto 1995, which is going to be a 5 storied building with 50 beds.
Since 1996 to till date organized & established along with 30 other Doctors North East Medical Pvt. Ltd. Co., and to working as Professor of Child Health. ~ Establishment of the Project under North East Medical Pvt. Ltd, in a area of 6 acres of land at South Surma, Sylhet are :
1. North East Medical College – 2. North East Medical College Hospital
3. North East Nursing Institute
4. North East Nursing College
5. Cath Lab
6. Cancer Hospital Also organized and established a Pharmaceutical Company namely Silco Pharmaceuticals Company Ltd. which is a ISO certified company along with 20 other Doctors.
He was married with Ln. Rawsonara Chowdhury. He has 2 (two) sons name is Atiqur Rahman & Arifur Rahman & 1 (One) daughter name is Dr. Farjana Rahman.
Founder Chairman & Director
1. North East Medical Pvt. Ltd. 2. Silco Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. Chairman
1. Eastern Trading under Dhaka Stock Exchange, Manru Shopping City, Sylhet. 2. Al-Amin Associates, Khadimpara, Sylhet.
Director
1. Computer Diagnostic Centre-1, Zindabazar, Sylhet
2. Computer Diagnostic Centre-2, Mirboxtula, Sylhet.
Life Member
1. Bangladesh Medical Association.
2. Bangladesh Private Medical Practitioner’s Association
3. Bangladesh Paediatric Association
4. Heart Foundation
5. Diabetic Association
6. Family Planning Association
7. Probin Hitoshi Songsta
8. Lion Children Hospital
9. Sylhet Lions Foundation
10. Moulvibazar Somity
Founder
Abdul Waheb High School, Satgaon, Srimongal. Ln. Dr. Azizur Rahman was elected 2nd Vice District Governor of District 315 B1, Bangladesh in the Annual Convention for year 2011-2012. And subsequently he was elected 1st Vice District Governor, District 315 B11 for the year 2012-2013 in the Convention with 100°%o0 confidence vote. He was elected District Governor for the year 2013-2014 with love of all Lion Members of District 315 B1, Bangladesh.
Ln. Dr. Aziz is a man of charming and pleasent personality.
PDG Ln. Shafiqul Azam Bhuiyan
2014-2015
Ln. Mahbuba Azam
Spouse
Team Work
Ln. Shafiqul Azam Bhuiyan was born on 26th March of 1962 in Dhaka. He comes from a respectable muslim family of Munshiganj District (Bikrampur). His father late Alhaz Mazharul Haque Bhuiyan (Naya Meah) was a renowned Businessman of Barisal, Chandpur and Dhaka. His grand father late Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan was also a Businessman and member of the Jury Board and Commissioner of the Barisal Municipality during British India period. Late Golam Martuza Chowdhury, maternal grandfather of Ln. Shoeb was an Ex.-Zaminder of Amirabad, Chandpur for more than a decade. He was well-known for his commendable social service.
Ln. Shafiqul Azam Bhuiyan Shoeb started his educational career from Residential Model School, Dhaka in 1968. Later he passed his SSC from Segun Bagicha High School, Dhaka in 1978 and HSC (Com) from Habibullah Bahar College in 1980 under Dhaka Education Board.
Ln. Shafiqul Azam completed his Bachelor Degree (B.Com) under Dhaka University from Habibullah Bahar College, Dhaka in 1982. Since his student life he was actively involved in Sports & Socio-Cultural activities and was a Soccer Player in Farashganj Club during 1986-1992 period. He was a Cricketer of Shantinagar Club during 1990-1994 , Dhaka.
During the last 2 (Two) decades Ln. Shoeb has been actively associated with a number of Educational, Religious and SocioCultural Institutes and Sports Arena in Bangladesh. He was the Vice Chairman of the Managing Committee of Segun Bagicha High School, Dhaka for 6 years & Member for 12 years. He was Athletic Secretary of Dhaka Wanderers Club and was member of Cricket Committee of Eskaton Sabuj Sangha, Dhaka, and Asst-Secretary of Dhaka Mohanagar Football League Committee.
At Present Ln. Shafiqul Azam Bhuiyan Shoeb is associated with the following Organizations & Clubs with different responsibilities :
(1) Founder Donor and Life Member of “Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital” at Chandpur which is a 50-bed modern Eye Hospital Complex serving to eradicate the Blindness of the Society.
(2) Member of Trusty Board of Jaharun Nessa Khatun Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan Welfare Trust, Dhaka.
(3) Life Member of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.
(4) Life Member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation.
PDG Ln. AS Salahuddin Ahmed
2015-2016
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Education For Excellence
A.S. Salahuddin Ahmed was born in a reputed family of Shariatpur District. His father Late Sirajuddin Ahmed was a political leader and was parliamentary secretary and member of the then East Pakistan Assembly. His mother late Halima Begum was a social worker.
He did M.Sc. (Chemistry) from the University of Dhaka in 1963 and post graduate diploma in Management From RVV Delft University, Netherlands’. Moreover he participated in many training programs, workshops, seminar on management both inside and outside the country.
He started his career as a research worker in the then East Regional Laboratories, PCSIR now known as BCSIR. In 1967 he joined the then EPIDC as Chemist and promoted to Head/General Manager Sugar Mills in 1973. He worked nearly 17 years as Head of projects /GM of Sugar Mills and in 1978 he was adjudged as the best Manager and was awarded May day gold medal. He served EPIDC/BSFIC for nearly 34 years as Chemist, General Manager, Secretary, Director and at last he worked as the Chairman of the Corporation and retired in February 2000.
After retirement he joined a company and worked their as Executive Director for 8 years. He was the Advisor of a Group of Companies. Ln. Ahmed possess a positive attitude towards social works and during his service career he was associated with the establishment and development of many educational institutions. He joined Lionism at the invitation of PID Ln. Sheikh Kabir Hossain MJF and became a charter member of Lions Clubs of Dhaka Down Town. He held the post of President, Director of the Club at various times He also held the post of District Chairperson, Zone Chairperson, Advisor to DG’S Council, Region Chiarperson in the District Cabinet. He was the Convention Chairman of 16th Annual Convention and also worked as Chairman of the various committees. He received certificates, prizes etc in recognition of his services.
He was associated with many organizations such as: -He was life member of Bangladesh Chemical Society. He was member of the Executive Committee, Vice Chairman for many years and acted as Chairman of the society for a term.
He was the member of Board of Governor’s of Bangladesh Institute of Chemists and Chemical technologists. He was a member of the Board of Editor’s of Journal of Chemical Society.
He was Director and Chairman of the Rashayan Nagar Co-operative Housing Societya housing program of Chemists and Chemical professionals. He was the Adviser of the society.
He was the President of Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation Officer’s Association. He was a life member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation.
He is the Vice President of Shariatour Zila Somity. He was life member of Shariatpur Shikhsa Trust. He was a member of Officer’s Club, Dhaka. Life member of Dhaka University Alumnai Association.
Besides this he was associated with many social welfare organizations and NGO in his locality. He was a member of Executive Committee of APO society, Bangladesh.
Ln. Salahuddin Ahmed was married to Mrs. Sayeda Salahuddin, daughter of Late FayekuzZuman Ex-MNA and Begum Nazme Nur of Gopalgonj. They were blessed with one daughter and one son. Daughter – Dr. Shaila Salahuddin PhD (Chemistry) working as Associate Professor in a private university. Son – Dr. Sayeef Salahuddin PhD, Asst. Professor, University of Berkeley, California, USA.
Ln. Salahuddin was the Chairman of Lion Magazine Management Committee (Bangladesh Edition) for a long time.
PDG Ln. Mustafa Kamal MJF
2016-2017
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Less Talk More Action
Shidlai, a natural beauty of Bangladesh at Comilla is the birth place of Ln. Mustafa Kamal MJF Lrn.Mustafa Kamal MJF was born in 1961 in a respectable Muslim family. His father late, Abul Kashem was a retired school Head Master and his mother Shahera Khatun was a house wife. He completed his B.A (Hons.) and M.A from the University of Dhaka.
By profession Ln. Mustafa Kamal is a renowned businessman. He is the Managing Director of Asif Pvt. Ltd. and Proprietor of Nafi Enterprise. He is the President of B.B Avenue Samabaya Twin Towers Modern Market. B.B Avenue, Dhaka. He is a devoted social worker. Actually, the idea of doing something for others has been very much imprinted in his mind from his early childhood. He enjoyed how his father had helped the poor students and how his generous mother had extended her helping hands to the poor village women, that was his informal beginning of learning how “To Serve the Humanity”, the very spirit of Lionism. We all know that “Charity begins at home:”
Being deeply inspired with the helping ideology of his parents, Ln. Mustafa Kamal had started doing the same even when he was a student of Dhaka University. He quite frequently arranged Eye Camp for the local villagers. To assure quality education he took initiatives for the improvement of the local schools, colleges, madrashas, mosques and orphanages as well. With the passage of time he has involved himself more with various social activities in a larger scale. He became the =
Chairman: Managing Committee, Shidlai Ashraf High School, Comilla, VIDAC (NGO) Donor Member: Shidlai Darul Islam Fazil Madrasha, Comilla, Member: Managing Committee, Zamia Madnia Rowzatul Ulom, Comilla, General Secretary: Brahmman Para Upozilla Samity, Dhaka, Executive Committee Member: Greater Comilla Samity Dhaka, Comilla Samity, Dhaka, Greater Comilla Jubo Samity, Comilla.
His working experience with society people has given him a new insight into life and he has felt an urge to help the poor community in a far more better and organized way. With this vision and mission he has joined Lionism and became the Chartered President of Lions Club of Dhaka Elegant. Thus he has started his noble task of serving the humanity under the banner of Lionism in a new dimension. He became the Life Member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation, Dhaka and Sylhet Lions Foundation, Sylhet. From the year 2002 to 2016 – During this time span with his outstanding honesty, sincerity and devotion Ln. Mustafa Kamal MJF has successfully performed his responsibilities as District Chairperson, Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson, Region Chairperson H/Q, Leo District Advisor, GMT District Co-Ordinator, Convention Chairman, District Cabinet Secretary and Multiple District Treasurer. He was elected as 2nd Vice District Governor for the year 20142015 and 1st Vice District Governor for the year 2015-2016. Ln. Mustafa Kamal MJF attended International Convention held in Hong Kong & Bangkok. He also participated in ISMME Forum: Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Hydrabad & Bengalore (India) & Nepal. In recognition to his relentless efforts and contributions to Lionism Ln. Mustafa Kamal was honored with Melvin Jones Fellow Certificate by Lions Clubs International.
Ln. Mustafa Kamal MJF is married to Khanam Nargis Sultana in 1993. She is an Assistant Professor of BUET. They are blessed with a daughter and two sons. Their daughter Synthia Sabrina (Monami) is a 3rd year student of Bangladesh Dental College. The eldest son Asif Kamal (Mahi) is a 2nd year student of CSE in North South University and the youngest son Nafis Kamal (Nafi) is a student of class X in Engineering University School & College.
Very gentle and simple by nature Ln. Mustafa Kamal MJF has a pleasant personality. He has a religious bend of mind but with a liberal attitude. He performed Holy Hajj with his spouse in 2010. May Allah help him always to be the guide and the guardian of the suffering humanity in achieving their expected peace and happiness.
Late PDG Ln. Md. Mojibur Rahman MJF
2017-2018
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We Serve
Md. Mojibur Rahman MJF was born ina respectable Muslim family of Village: Noagaon, Post: Chaysuti, Ps: Kuliarchar, District: Kishoreganj. His father Late Alhaj Hamid Uddin Ahmed was a renowned Teacher and Social worker. His Mother Late Rabeya Khatun was House wife. He was the eldest amongst his 3 brothers and 4 sisters. His all brothers and sisters are well estab-lished in their respective positions.
Md. Mojibur Rahman was married to Mrs. Amina Firdousi Muna, daughter of Late Engr. Abdur Razzaque, Former Chief Engineer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission & Late Aeysha Razzaque of Mirpur, Dhaka.
He completed M.A (Political Science) from the Jagannath University of Dhaka. Moreover he participated in many training programs, workshops, seminar on management both inside and outside of the country.
By profession Ln. Rahman was a renowned Businessman. He was the Chairman of Time-Ex Group, and Chairman & Managing Director of Penguin Ice and Fish Processing (Pvt.) Ltd. He was the Past president of Modern Shopping Complex Samabay Twin Tower Market, B.B. Avenue, Dhaka. He had been working as Advisor of Islam Group, Gemcon Group and Anondo Shipyard. He was the Member of Bangladesh Frozen Food Exporters Association. Ln. Rahman joined Lionism in 1998 and became a member of Lions Clubs of Dhaka Sabujbagh. In 2009 he became Charter President, Lions Club of Dhaka Baily Garden. He held the post of Director of the Club at various times. He also held the post of District Chairperson, Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson, Region Chairperson (HQ) & Advisor to DG’S Council, in the District Cabinet. He was the Multiple District Convention Secretary and also worked as Chairman of the various Subcommittees He received International President’s Certificates, District Governor’s Certificates, District Governor’s Gold Medal, Club Excellence Award in recognition of his services. He became Melvin Jones Fellow on 2010. He attended many International Conventions and ISSAME Forums. He successfully Completed many Lions Clubs International Leadership Training both inside and outside of the country.
He was associated with many organizations such as: Mr. Rahman a man with missionary vision posses an amiable personality having positive attitude towards social works. He throughout his life dreams of an enlightened society free from hunger, disease. He strongly believes that education only can bring a change and he as such associated himself with the development & establishment of educational institutions. It is due to his untiring efforts many educational institutions of his locality and districts are now known as very high standard educational institutions. It will not be out of place to mention that Mr. Mujib out of his own fund established Lion Mujib-Muna Girls High School at his own village for spreading education amongst the village girls. It is due to his personal care and dynamic leadership this school is now one of the best schools of Kishoreganj District in all respect.
Life member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation (BLF). Chief Parton of Rabeya Hamid Memorial Fondation. -Chairman of Lion Mojib-Muna Grils High School Managing Committee. -Vice President of Kishoreganj Zila Somity, Dhaka, Life member of Kishoreganj Zila Somity, Dhaka, Greater Mymensingh Zila Somity, Dhaka, Diabetic Somity, Red Crescent Society, Kishoreganj, Donor of Noagon Community Health Clinic, Life time Donor member of Chhaysuti Union High School, Boro Chhaysuti Janata Adorsho High School, Past President of Chhaysuti Union High School, Chairman of the Noagaon Jame Mashjid, Noagaon EID Gaha, Noagaon Graveyard.
Besides this he was associated with many social welfare organizations in his locality.
Mr. Rahman visited many countries of the world, like USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Dubai, Nepal etc.
He performed Holy Hazz in the year 2010.
PDG Ln. Adv. Kazi Eklasur Rahman
2018-2019
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Together We Serve
In the year 1962 Kazi Eklasur Rahman was born in the revered and prestigious Kazi family; a prominent family of Tungipara, Gopalgonj. He was the first child of his parents Kazi Rafiqul Islam, a reputed businessman, and Begum Wahidun Nessa, a devoted housewife.
Kazi Eklasur Rahman was preliminarily schooled in the GT School in Tungipara and then the BK School in Khulna where he completed the SSC examinations with an outstanding result. Thereafter, he went on to complete the HSC examination from the Jagannath University College where he was well-known for his academic excellence and for consistently remaining the top student of his class.
Whilst being a remarkable student, he was also the most athletic. He received numerous accolades for triumphing in races, badminton tournaments and cricket tournaments. The most notable accomplishment among all others was winning the Khulna BK School inter-school badminton tournament. Other than these, he was also proficient in a variety of skills like acting, poetry-writing and recitation.
In 1982 Kazi Eklasur Rahman completed his graduation from Jagannath University College. Thereafter, he commenced the Masters in Political Science course in the same institution and successfully completed it with a brilliant result in 1984.
In the initial phase of his professional life, Kazi Eklasur Rahman worked as the Senior Executive under Government Acquired Estate, Ministry of Land. The spirit of his leadership inspired all and enabled him to be elected as the President of the Officers Association for three consecutive terms.
His firm desire to establish himself as a lawyer he completed the LLB from Southeast University with a First class and stood second in the combined merit list. In pursuing a double Master’s degree, he completed the LLM and successfully achieved another First class. Following the attainment of the said degrees, Kazi Eklasur Rahman commenced his legal practice.
Practicing as an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Kazi Eklasur Rahman has attained a commendable reputation in the legal realm. He is the Head of Chambers of Kazi and Associates.
Kazi Eklasur Rahman commenced his Lionistic journey by joining the Lions Club of Dhaka Downtown in 2002.
In the years of his lionism, he has assumed several notable positions. He became the Club President of Dhaka Downtown in 2004-2005. Subsequently, he became Zone Chairperson in 2008-2009, Region Chairperson in 2009-2010, Cabinet Secretary in 201 1-2012 and Convention Ch. irman in 2012-2013. He received numerous aw. ds for his commendable work which includes th nternational President’s Appreciation certificate anc Presidential Award for commendable membership growth.
Apart from lionism, Kazi Eklasur Rahman is also involved with various other social organisations where he holds important and prestigious positions. He is the General Secretary of the Tungipara Kollan Samitee, the Joint Secretary of the Gopalganj Jela Samitee, the three-times elected member of the Governing Body of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Degree College, the President of Mohammadia Ashraful Madrasa Complex, the President of Sheltech Nova Apartment Owners Association the Senior Vice President of Mohammadi Kalyan Samitee, the Former President of Bangladesh Bhumi Officers Association and member of OAISKA.
As well as leading an exemplary professional and social life, Ln Kazi Eklasur Rahman also has a magnificent family life. His wife Ayesha Begum Is a house wife and is the daughter of the renowned industrialist, venerable social worker and a close associate of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Late Nawsher Ali Chowdhury who sacrificed his life for his country in 1971. Mrs. Ayesha Begum dedicates all ber time for the betterment of her family. They are blessed with three sons.
Kazi Eklasur Rahman’s eldest son, Barrister Kazi Abdul Muid, has completed the prestigious Bar-atlaw (BPTC) course under the renowned City University, London and is a barrister-at-law of the Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, UK. The second son is Kazi Abdul Muktadir who is a brilliant student pursuing the Computer Science degree at the Texas Tech University, USA. In consideration of his unparalleled merit, he has been granted a full scholarship for the whole of his course. Kazi Abdul Mubin is the third son of Kazi Eklasur Rahman. He is pursuing the A-levels course having successfully completed the O-levels course with flying colours. His only brother has completed the LLB from University of London in 2008 and the Master’s in Law from Coventry University in 2011 and is a senior associate of Kazi and Associates.
Kazi Eklasur Rahman has visited multiple countries which includes among others USA, UK, Singapore, Dubai, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, India, Hong
Kong, Egypt and Qatar. Moreover, for the satisfaction of the Almighty Allah and to fulfil his religious obligation, Kazi Eklasur Rahman has performed the holy Hajj accompanied by his mother in 2004.
PDG Ln. Helen Akhter Nasrin PMJF
2019-2020
PDG Ln. Benajir Ahmed PMJF
Spouse
Together Serve For Humanity
Ln. Halen Akhtar Nasrin MJF a renowned Social worker & woman entrepreneur of the country was born in a respectable muslim family in Dhaka on April 4, 1964. Her father Mr. Ruhul Quddus was one of the pioneers of thecountry’s publishing industry. He was the founder Chairman of Bagnamala Group of Publications Limited. Apart from that, their business heritage includes shipping, real state and many more business ventures. Her mother Nur Jahan Begum is also a reputed social worker. Ln. Halen Akhtar Nasrin completed her secondary schooling from Banglabazar Girls High School, Dhaka while her higher secondary was from SherE-Bangla Girls College. She did her master’s from Eden Girls University College under Dhaka University.
Her spouse PDG Benajir Ahmed PMIJF is a reputed industrialist of the country, who has received the honor of Commercial Important Person (CIP) by the Government of Bangladesh for several terms. Benajir Ahmed is the founder Chairman of Raymond Group of Industries, and founder Trustee and Former Chairman of the Country’s first and most prestigious private university, North South University. Ln. Benajir Ahmed was the president of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) and Director of FBCCI.
At the beginning of her career, Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin, was Director of their family business Barnamala Group of Publications Limited, and its associated ventures. Later on, she has been successfully managing the Raymond Group of Industries and its various concerns as a Director since 1983. in addition, she has also led her business operations into the international arena and specifically managed Raymond Group’s Business into the US and European markets. A wide traveler Ln. Nasrin has visited countries iike USA, Canada, UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, Japan, Singapore, China, UAE, Nepal, Thailand and India in order to expand and promote the export market for Raymond group. Furthermore, Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin is the Nominee Trustee of the Country’s leading Private University ‘North South University’. She has several visits abroad to participate seminar, signing ceremonies and bilateral agreement of North South University with various world reputed universities like Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, Stanford, UCLA, UPenn., Johns Hopkins, George Washington, Texas A&M, Macquarie, Monash, and the University of Canberra to explore international collaboration for North South University.
Ln. Nasrin is a dedicated social worker who is involved with various social organizations. She is anexceptional example of women empowerment in our society and has been recognized by Bishwabiddalay Parikroma Survey as one of the top100 most successful corporate business personalities of Bangladesh. Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin participated in the 72nd and the 73rd General Assembly of the United Nations in 2017 and 2018 in UN Headquarters, New York as an entourage of the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin joined Lionism as a member of Lions Club of Dhaka Metropolitan in 1981. Later, she became a member of Dhaka Shahbag Lions Club in 1988 and was eventually elected as the president of Lions Club of Dhaka greater Shahbag tor 1998-2000. She served in Lions District as District Chairman, Zone Chairman, Regional Chairman, Region Chairman Head Quarter, and Advisor to the District Governor. In recognition of outstanding leadership quality she was elected as 2nd Vice District Governor by the Delegates in 2017 for the year 2017-2018. Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin was also elected as 1st Vice District Governor for 2018-2019. Ln. Nasrin was awarded International Presidential Appreciation Award by the 3 International Presidents in recognition of her outstanding services. Her contributions also received her credits like Club Extension award, 100% President award, District Governor Appreciation award and Appreciation award of Multiple District 315. Ln. Nasrin has participated in the Lions Clubs International Conventions many times in USA. Moreover, she has participated in the Lions ISAAME Forums in Dubai, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. With an aim to sculpt herself as a skilled leader, she has successfully completed the leadership training organized by the Lions Club International held in Delhi in 2016 and participated in various leadership training organized by Multiple District 315. Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin also participated in Vice District Governor leadership training, India in 2018 & the District Governors Elect Seminar at Chicago, USA in February 11-15, 2019.
Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin is a Melvin Jones Fellow. She was the Senior Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Lions Foundation and Lions Eye Hospital, Dhaka. Her other club associations include member of Gulshan Club Ltd., Baridhara Cosmopolitan Club Ltd. and EC, member of Uttara Ladies Club. She is an Executive Committee & Life Member of Greater Comilla Association, Executive Committee & life member of Chandpur District Association. She is also the Vice-Chairman of Lion Benajir Ahmed Foundation. She is the Vice-Chairperson of the Bangladesh chapter of Japanese largest NGO named “OISCA International Japan” an affiliated organization of the United Nations. Her other accolades include adviser to Uttara Modern Law College, life member of Bangladesh Human Rights Society, Savor Golf Club and WVA. Ln. Halen Akter Nasrin was awarded as best Women Social Worker by the Bangladesh Journalist Association. She was also awarded as a successful women leader, “New Voice” organized by Lions MD-315 Bangladesh.
In personal life, Ln. Halen Akhter Nasrin has a happy family and she is the mother of two sons and two daughters. Her elder daughter, Afrida Ahmed, who was a third-year BBA student of North South University, passed away after a tragic road accident in 2017. Her elder son Rahat Ahmed is the founder and CEO of “Trinity VR Inc., USA’, – a third generation IT based business in New York, USA, who completed his graduation from the Stern School of Business of New York University. His company is experiencing rapid growth on the global market. Her younger son Farhad Ahmed is studying in Business in Texas and her younger daughter Tasfia Ahmed is a student of BBA in California, USA.
PDG Ln. Dewan Nasirul Hoque PMJF
2020-2021
Zulekha Begum Zui MJF
Spouse
Together We Serve
Dewan Nasirul Hoque PMJF was born in 1964 in an aristocratic and spiritual Muslim family in the village of Shamshabad of Sholaghar union of Bikrampur that is Sreenagar Upazila of Munshiganj District. His father is late Dewan Jion Ali and mother late Asia Khatun. He is the seventh of five brothers and four sisters. All of his brothers and sisters are well educated and well established in the country and abroad. In his childhood, he was a very meritorious student in the Shamshabad Government Primary School, Sholaghar AKSK High School and Sreenagar Goverment College. He secured first division in SSC and HSC in the science group. Subsequently he earned his graduation with honors and post-graduation degree from the Chemistry Department of University of Dhaka. Alongside his study in the university, he was engaged in the business and directly involved with various trade organization. He was one of the renowned founders of the multistoried modern Samabaya Twin Tower Market Complex on the 31 kathas in Bangabandhu Avenue, the heart centre of Dhaka and discharging duties as the Founder Secretary General with great success from its beginning till long time. He earned multiple awards from the Government of Bangladesh as the best cooperative figure. He is serving as the Chairman of Natural Real Estate Limited and the Managing Director of Dewan Natural Holdings Limited. He is one of the renowned members of the standing committee of REHAB. He is also a member of Bangladesh Fruits Vegetables and Allied Products Exporters Association and a successful exporter of goods and services to the United Kingdom, various countries in Europe and the Middle East. He is the Proprietor of Dewan International. He joined the Lionism in 1999. Now he is the member & Chief Advisor of Lions Club of Dhaka Elegant Flower. He is the Founder Senior Vice President and former President of Lions Club of Dhaka Elegant, one of the best Lions club of district 315B1 Bangladesh. Earlier he successfully performed as the District Chairman, Zone Chairman, Region Chairman, Region Chairman (HO), Chief Region Chairman (HQ), Cabinet Secretary, Convention CHairman, Advisor to the DG’s Council, Multiple District 315 Convention Secretary, Convention Co Chairman, Chairman Grand Rally Committee etc. He is the life member & Ex. First Vice Chairman of Bangladesh Lions Foundation, Life Member of Sylhet Lions FOundation and one of the founding member of Sylhet Lions Eye Hospital. He is also holding various positions in the organizations like Dhaka University Alumni Association, Dhaka University Fazlul Haque Hall Alumni Association, Dhaka University Chemistry Department Alumni Association, Dhaka University Fazlul Haque Hall Alumni Association, Dhaka University Chemistry Department Alumni Association, Bikrampur Samity in Dhaka, Bikrampur Foundation, Sholaghar AKSK High School former students samity, Sreenagar Government College former student samity, founder and current president of Shamshabad Jagrata Shangsad, Srrenagar, Munshiganj. He is the President of Eastern Flower Flat Owner’s Cooperative Society Ltd., Siddheswari, Dhaka. He is the founder & Chairman of Dewan Nasirul Hoque & Md. Habibullah Habib Lions Hospital, Nurer Chala, Vatara, Gulshan, Dhaka.
PDG Ln. Shahena Rahman MJF
2021-2022
Habibur Rahman MJF
Spouse
Restore Humanity
Ln. Shahena Rahman was born in a famous Muslim Family at Wari in Dhaka on Sth December, 1971. She is a proud daughter of renowned businessman Alhaj Momotaj Mia and Mos. Mahfuza Begum.
Ln. Shahena Rahman passed SSC from Shar-EBangla Girls High School and HSC from Central Women’s College, Dhaka. She also completed her Graduation B.A (Hons) in Bengali Literature from Badrunessa Govt. College and she did her Master’s from Eden Girls University College. She started her career in Pharmaceutical Business. At present she is a Director, HR & Admin of Deeplaid Group and also playing as a key organizer of Deeplaid Social Welfare Project at Rajapur in the District Jhalakathi.
In the year of 1995, Ln. Shahena Rahman got married to Ln. Habibur Rahman (Nannu) MjF, PDG. He was the past District Governor (2011-2012) of Lions district 315 B1, Bangladesh and life time member of Bangladesh Lion foundation. He is a reputed industrialist of our country. He is the founder Chairman and Managing Director of Deeplaid Group of Industries. Ln. Shahena Rahman possesses a strong personality and holding always positive attitude. She likes to share with deprived poor people and interested to involve with various social activities. She is an acting member of Women’s Voluntary Association (WVA) in Dhaka.
She has travelled many countries over the world since twenty five years like – UK, USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, Italy, France, Japan, Canada, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Thailand and India also. She believes that “Mind is the source of our all power” and also used to think-Anything and Everything is possible for human being.
Ln. Shahena Rahman commenced his Lionistic journey by joining the Lions Club of Dhaka Parijat of District315 B1 in the year 1999. Subsequently, she went on to become the Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson, Convention Chairman and Region Chairperson HQ. She received numerous awards & certificates for her commendable work during her long tenure of lionism from both the District & International Headquarter. Ln. Shahena
Rahman served as 2nd Vice District Governor (2019-2020) & 1st Vice District Governor (2020-2021) and District Governor 2021-2022.
PDG Sharif Ali Khan MJF
2022-2023
Rekha Sharif
Spouse
We Serve Our Community
Coming Soon
PDG Md Lutfor Rahman MJF
2023-2024
Shireen Akter Ruby
Spouse
We Serve Our Community
A distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist, Lion Md. Lutfor Rahman was born on January 6th, 1972, to a prominent Muslim family in Kashimpur, Nawabganj, Dhaka. His father, Late Md. Younus Ali, was a renowned businessman, and his mother, Late Sajeda Ali, was a devout lady and homemaker. Amongst his three brothers and five sisters Mr. Rahman is the youngest, all of whom are established in their respective careers.
Mr. Rahman’s educational journey began in 1976. He passed his SSC Examination with brilliant results from Nawabganj Pilot High School in 1986. Later in 1988, he completed his HSC examination with exceptional grades from Govt. Science College, Dhaka. Mr. Rahman obtained his bachelor’s degree from Dhaka University in 1990. He completed his CA course under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh in 1995. Additionally, he obtained an MBA degree from Dhaka International University. He was also awarded the title of ‘Fellow Certified General Accountant’(FCGA) from the Institute of General Accountants of Bangladesh.
Mr. Rahman started his professional journey as an Audit Manager at Ata Khan & Co., a reputable CA firm, in 1996. Later he joined Unique Group in 2000 as an Audit Manager and eventually rose to the position of Finance Manager in 2006. Later in 2009 he became the CEO of Unique Eastern Pvt. Ltd. He also served as CEO of Unique Share Management, a member of Dhaka Stock Exchange, from 2011 to 2016.
With 20 years of experience in his illustrious professional career, Mr. Rahman started his own venture SAN Corporation Ltd. in 2017, where he is now the Chairman and CEO. He also holds other notable positions such as Director of Heaven Tours and Travels Ltd., Director of Ekushey Homes Ltd., and Director of Ekushey Ceramics Ltd. Furthermore, Mr. Rahman is also Joint-Convener of the Tourism & Hospitality Development Committee of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). He has visited many countries including United Kingdom, India, Nepal, Thailand, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam and many more for business and collaboration related purposes.
Mr. Rahman joined Lionism under Lions Club of Dhaka Aristocrat, District 315B1 Bangladesh in 2014. He later became the Charter President of Lions Club of Dhaka Banani Model Town in 2016. Considering his dedicated service Ln. Lutfor Rahman was elected as 2nd Vice District Governor of District 315B1 in 2021 and in 2022 was elected as 1st Vice District Governor. His journey throughout Lionism has been a delightful one for he has shown exemplary leadership qualities and has served in various key positions of Lions District 315B1, including Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson, October Service Co-Chairperson, Region Chairperson, Convention Chairperson, October Service Chairperson.
Throughout his Lionistic career Mr. Rahman has attended numerous leadership and skill development training sessions including RLLI Training, ALLI Training, DG and FVDG Training He had also taken part in important international events such as the ISAME Forum where he exchanged his views and developed his Lionistic vision by interacting with several highly respected Lion Leaders including International Presidents, Vice Presidents, International Directors and Area Leaders.
Mr. Rahman is a ‘Melvin Jones Fellow,’ an award named after Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs International, and has been recognized with a number of awards by different organizations for his contributions to the community such as International President’s Appreciation Award, District Governor’s Appreciation Award, Mother Teresa Award.
Apart from Lions Clubs International Ln. Lutfor Rahman is serving in other communal and philanthropic organizations such as Secretary International Affairs of OISCA Japan Bangladesh Chapter, Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Nepal Friendship Society, President of Nawabgonj Pilot 86, Life Member of Bangladesh Lions Foundation, Life Member of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Coordinator Dhaka Division – SSC Batch 1986 Bangladesh, Advisor of Able Youth Charity Organization.
Mr. Rahman is married to Ln. Shireen Akhter Ruby, Deputy Director of the Department of Political Science & Sociology (PSS) of North South University. She is also the current President of Lions Club of Dhaka Aristocrat and Region Chairperson (HQ) District 315B1, Bangladesh. She is also associated with other social organizations such as, Uttara Ladies Club, St. Francis Xavier’s Girls’ School & College Alumni Association and Families for Children. They are blessed with one son, Leo Aritro Rahman, who completed his O levels and A Levels from Scholastica with outstanding results. He is currently completing his BBA in Finance and Economics from North South University, the number one private university in Bangladesh. He is also the Immediate Past President of Leo Club of Dhaka Aristocrat and District Joint Secretary of Leo District Council 315B1 Bangladesh, following the footsteps of his father.
Ln. Md. Ibrahim Khalil is the elder brother of Mr. Lutfor and is the Vice-President of Nawabganj Upazila Awami League, Chairman of Kolakopa Union Parishad, and President of Nawabganj Press Club. He is the Charter President of Lions Club of Banani Greater. Past District Governor Ln. Benajir Ahmed PMJF is Mr. Rahman’s brother-in-law and a reputed industrialist of the country and is the Chairman of Raymond Group of Industries as well as Founder Trustee & Former Chairman of North South University. Past District Governor Ln. Helen Akhtar Nasrin PMJF is the spouse of Ln. Benajir Ahmed and sister-in-law of Ln. Lutfor Rahman.