Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and his family have expressed profound grief at the death of renowned businessman and City Group Chairman Fazlur Rahman.

In a condolence message, the Bashundhara Group chairman expressed deep shock at the demise of City Group's Chairman Fazlur Rahman.

"We express our profound grief and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. We pray for the salvation of the departed soul," he said in his message.

He also stated that Fazlur Rahman has made a significant contribution to the industrial and commercial development of Bangladesh.

"As a successful industrialist, his contributions to the economic progress of the country will be remembered by all. His dedication and commitment throughout his life will remembered forever," he added.

Meanwhile, Fazlur Rahman passed away on Monday (December 25). He was 77.

He breathed his last around 4am at United Hospital in the capital. He was suffering from respiratory complications.

His namaz-e-janaza will be held at Gendaria Dhupkhola playgrounds after Asr prayers on Monday, according to his family sources.

He left behind his wife, son and three daughters.

On February 6, 1972, City Group began its journey as a mustard oil producer. After the success of the first venture, City Group started investing in new areas. Currently, investments are made in production, industry, and trading.
 
In the early ‘90s, City Group undertook more projects and initiatives. Currently, there are more than 40 companies in the industrial group, employing about 25,000 people. The annual turnover of the company is about Tk 25,000 crore.

Apart from the domestic market, various products, including flour and oil, are exported to the USA, China, Japan, Malaysia, India, Cambodia and Nepal.

BDST: 1136 HRS, DEC 25, 2023 
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