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DCCI President condoles the death of renowned industrialist Alhaj Anwar Hossain, Chairman of Anwar Group of Industries

President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) Rizwan Rahman on behalf of the Board of Directors, Members and all staff of the Chamber expressed his deep condolences at the sad demise of renowned industrialist and successful business icon of Bangladesh Alhaj Anwar Hossain, Chairman of age-old Anwar Group of Industries, a large business conglomerate in Bangladesh. He was also the founder Chairman of DCCI Foundation till his death.

Alhaj Anwar Hossain, the former Parliamentarian from Dhaka-8 passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021 at Capital’s Lab Aid Hospital due to old-age complications at the age of 84. He also successfully served DCCI as Director in the term of 1976-78, 1982-83, 1984-85 and 1989-90. During his lifetime he was the Trustee of Dhaka Improvement Trust (DIT) in 1983-87 at present which is RAJUK. He was the founder Chairman of Anwar Group of Industries, The City Bank Limited, Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company Ltd. and founder Director of City General Insurance Company limited. Moreover he was engaged in various socio-cultural organizations.

Rizwan Rahman, President of DCCI in a statement said that we have lost a guardian and a great iconic figure in the business arena of Bangladesh. He also said that Alhaj Anwar Hossain was an idol to the second generation entrepreneurs of the country. With his passing away, the entire business community and Dhaka Chamber has lost a maestro in this sector. His preeminent contribution to socio-economic development of the country will be remembered and cherished forever, he mentioned. Rizwan Rahman also prayed to the Almighty Allah for the salvation of the departed soul and eternal peace in Jannah. He also expressed his deep compassion and sympathy to the members of the bereaved family as well.

Published on: 2021-08-18