With determination and hard work his business flourished rapidly and he accumulated sufficient capital to diversify in other businesses. He was a smart entrepreneur who always scanned for new opportunities and had the courage to pursue new business completely unknown to him. He soon entered in the construction business by acquiring a Brickfield. He subsequently invested in two cottage handlooms. Abul Khair Group corporate office stands tall today where bidi factory and handlooms were located. By the year 1964 he was also engaged in import business with licensing arrangement. After independence he gradually became a major importer of steel plate, cement, coconut oil, milk, cigarette paper etc. Interestingly, Abul Khair Group today is one of the leading manufacturers of most of the products our founder started off as an import business. During his 25 years as business entrepreneur, he ventured in many diverse businesses before he expired prematurely in 1978 at the age of only 49 years.
His legacy however lives on in AKG’s entrepreneurial spirit and in its courage to venture in unknown. His virtues of learning quickly and staying connected with the grass-roots remain firmly embedded in AKG business culture. The self-made life of Abul Khair Group Founder remains an inspiration for all young men and women who is determined to work hard to realize their dreams.
With determination and hard work his business flourished rapidly and he accumulated sufficient capital to diversify in other businesses. He was a smart entrepreneur who always scanned for new opportunities and had the courage to pursue new business completely unknown to him. He soon entered in the construction business by acquiring a Brickfield. He subsequently invested in two cottage handlooms. Abul Khair Group corporate office stands tall today where bidi factory and handlooms were located. By the year 1964 he was also engaged in import business with licensing arrangement. After independence he gradually became a major importer of steel plate, cement, coconut oil, milk, cigarette paper etc. Interestingly, Abul Khair Group today is one of the leading manufacturers of most of the products our founder started off as an import business. During his 25 years as business entrepreneur, he ventured in many diverse businesses before he expired prematurely in 1978 at the age of only 49 years.
His legacy however lives on in AKG’s entrepreneurial spirit and in its courage to venture in unknown. His virtues of learning quickly and staying connected with the grass-roots remain firmly embedded in AKG business culture. The self-made life of Abul Khair Group Founder remains an inspiration for all young men and women who is determined to work hard to realize their dreams.
Along with 40 other brands from diverse industries, Abul Khair Steel (AKS) , Cow Brand Colour Coated Steel and Shah Cement have been honoured as the Superbrands Bangladesh for their consistent uncompromised quality and distinguished customer service.
