Toufiq M. Seraj (1 July 1956 – June 20, 2019)[1] was a Bangladeshi businessman who was the founder and managing director of Sheltech and its associated companies. He was the first president of Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) for three consecutive terms (2000–2006). Seraj was also a president of Bangladesh Institute of Planners (2006-8) and Bangladesh Tennis Federation.[2][3]

Toufiq M. Seraj
Born1 July 1956
Died20 June 2019(2019-06-20) (aged 62–63)
Qatar
NationalityBangladeshi
Other namesJulian
Alma materBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, University of Liverpool
Occupation(s)Businessman, engineer

Early life and education

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Seraj was born in 1956. He completed graduation and post-graduation from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Later he earned his PhD in civic design from the University of Liverpool.[4]

Career

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Seraj taught at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.[2] He was president of the Bangladesh Institute of Planners.[2] He was founding managing director of Sheltech.[2] He served as the founding president of Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh.[4] He was the president of Bangladesh Tennis Federation.[2]

Personal life

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Seraj was married to Zeba Islam Seraj, a professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka. They had two daughters, Saamiya and Sarah Seraj.[citation needed]

Death

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Seraj died on 20 June 2019, aged 63, of a massive heart attack in the aeroplane lavatory whilst on route from Dhaka to Barcelona, Spain, with a stopover in Doha. His body was flown back to Dhaka from Doha Airport.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Sheltech MD Toufiq Seraj passes away". bdnews24.com. 22 June 2019. Archived from the original on 10 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Sheltech MD dies on plane". The Daily Star. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Sheltech MD Toufiq Seraj passes away". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Sheltech MD Toufiq M Seraj dies". New Age. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
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