Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani

Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani
Born	October 30, 1950 Dhaka, East Pakistan
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

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.^[citation needed]

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]

See also

• Mirza Ahmad Ispahani, Chairman (1934-1949)
• Mirza Mehdy Ispahani (Sadri Ispahani), Chairman (1949-2004)

References

1. "A heartfelt goodbye to beloved Behrouze bhai". The Daily Star. 2017-01-29. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
2. "Behrouze Ispahani: A gentleman to the core". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
3. "Ispahani Group chairperson passes away". The Daily Star. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
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6. IUB, Webmaster. "We Mourn". iub.edu.bd. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
7. "Ispahani Group boss Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani passes away". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
8. "54 businessmen to get CIP status". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
9. "Project to provide eye care to visually impaired people". The Daily Star. 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
10. "Mirza Salman new chairman of Ispahani eye hospital". The Daily Star. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
11. "Govt to ensure congenial atmosphere in edn instts". The Daily Star. 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
12. "Bangladesh Business Awards 2003". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
13. "Businesses point out Behrouze Ispahani's example of honesty". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
14. 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.
15. "Behrouze Ispahani passes away". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
16. "Chehlum". The Daily Star. 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
17. "Behrouze Ispahani dead". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-07-29.