Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani was a Bangladeshi businessman from the Ispahani family and the chairman of M. M. Ispahani Limited.[1][2]
Early life
Behrouze 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.
Career
Behrouze 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
Behrouze was chairman of the Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital,[9] and Ispahani Public School and College.[10][11]
Awards and achievements
M.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
Behrouze 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]
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