Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani was a Bangladeshi businessman from the Ispahani family and the chairman of M. M. Ispahani Limited.[1][2]
Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1950 |
| Died | January 23, 2017 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Hossaini Dalan Graveyard, Dhaka |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | St. Joseph Higher Secondary School |
| Organization | M. M. Ispahani Limited |
| Spouse | Zahida Ispahani |
| Parent(s) | Mirza Mehdy Ispahani Razia Ispahani |
| Relatives | Ispahani family |
Early life
editBehrouze was born on 30 October 1950,[3] in the Ispahani family, which was founded in 1820, Haji Mohammed Hashem (1789-1850), the founder of Ispahani Group, who moved from Ispahan (Isfahan) in Persia to Bombay, and established the business.[4] After the death of his father Mirza Mehdy Ispahani he was elected Chairman of the M.M. Ispahani.[5] He completed SSC from St Joseph Higher Secondary School, Dhaka.[citation needed]
Career
editBehrouze was chairman of MM Ispahani Ltd from 2004 until his demise in January 2017.[5] He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).[6] He was also a Sponsor Director and Managing Director of the International Publications Limited (IPL), the owning company of The Financial Express (FE).[7] The government of Bangladesh gave him the title of Commercially Important Person.[8]
Social activities
editBehrouze was chairman of the Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital,[9] and Ispahani Public School and College.[10][11]
Awards and achievements
editM.M. Ispahani was awarded 'Enterprise of the Year 2003' by the Bangladesh Business Award.[12] He played a role in the country's economic growth by reinvesting more.[13]
Death
editBehrouze died on 23 January 2017 at the age of 67 in Bangladesh.[4][14] He was buried in Hoseni Dalan Mosque, Dhaka.[15][16] In a condolence message, the prime minister Sheikh Hasina, recalled with gratitude his contributions towards flourishing trade and commerce and industry in Bangladesh through his reputed industrial group.[17]
See also
edit- Mirza Ahmad Ispahani, Chairman (1934-1949)
- Mirza Mehdy Ispahani (Sadri Ispahani), Chairman (1949-2004)
References
edit- ^ "A heartfelt goodbye to beloved Behrouze bhai". The Daily Star. 2017-01-29. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Behrouze Ispahani: A gentleman to the core". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Ispahani Group chairperson passes away". The Daily Star. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ a b "Ispahani chairman passes away". The Daily Star. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ a b "Tributes to a business icon". The Daily Star. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ IUB, Webmaster. "We Mourn". iub.edu.bd. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ "Ispahani Group boss Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani passes away". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ "54 businessmen to get CIP status". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Project to provide eye care to visually impaired people". The Daily Star. 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Mirza Salman new chairman of Ispahani eye hospital". The Daily Star. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Govt to ensure congenial atmosphere in edn instts". The Daily Star. 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Bangladesh Business Awards 2003". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Businesses point out Behrouze Ispahani's example of honesty". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ 4-traders. "Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited : Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited share news and information | NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA: APOLLOHOSP | 4-Traders". www.4-traders.com. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Behrouze Ispahani passes away". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ "Chehlum". The Daily Star. 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Behrouze Ispahani dead". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-07-29.