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About Safwan Sobhan

Safwan Sobhan is the Founder and Chairman of Safwan Bashundhara Global. He is also an entrepreneur and investor whose business ventures have driven economic growth through job creation and innovation. Safwan’s tenacious work ethic and keen problem-solving abilities have been instrumental in his success over the past 15 years.

Safwan’s ability to solve problems creatively has benefited the expansion of the enterprise into over 25 business, industrial, maritime,  and manufacturing ventures. Safwan is known for promoting a sustainable business model that considers protecting people and the environment as part of its profit-driven plan. His inspirational leadership has earned Safwan the Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Bangladesh award, as well as numerous other accolades.

Safwan, originally from Bangladesh, spent his early years growing up in the UK, where he completed studies at Shiplake College, Oxfordshire, a private boarding school renowned for its high level of pastoral care and personal development of each student. He graduated from American Intercontinental University in 2007, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in International Business.

An Inspirational Executive

As the founder of Safwan Bashundhara Global, Safwan Sobhan has been instrumental in expanding the business into new territories and product lines. He is known for his charismatic leadership style in implementing business strategies to achieve goals and enhance performance. Safwan excels in communicating corporate goals to executive management teams, driving financial performance, and ensuring adherence to operating budgets.

Safwan has also been instrumental in steering the organization into more socially responsible endeavors and is key in implementing plans that benefit the general public. Other philanthropic initiatives inspired by Safwan include contributions that effectively lowered the tuition of meritorious students enrolled in the Bashundhara Ad-Din Medical College and provided affordable costs for pregnant women during delivery.

A Process-Driven Leader

Safwan Sobhan applies strategic planning in operations management and business development, earning him industry-wide recognition as an innovative industrialist. As a process-driven leader, Safwan prioritizes the continuous improvement of internal operating processes. He leads the establishment of clear workflows to achieve corporate goals and improve overall performance. The positive results of Safwan include the Bashundhara Group’s success by using modern production practices, automated management technologies, and optimized supply chains.

Notable Accolades

Safwan Sobhan has been a driving force in the meteoric rise of Safwan Bashundhara Global’s conglomeration. He has received numerous awards for his leadership in business and charitable endeavors.

In 2020, he was recognized with the prestigious Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Bangladesh award for his outstanding contribution to Bangladesh’s economic development.

In 2022, he was graced with the Global Leader of the Year award for his outstanding leadership and efficiency. The event was attended by many public leaders, diplomats, business executives, investors, and royal dignitaries.

He was awarded the highest taxpayer in the young category for his significant contributions to national financial growth. This award is due to his corporation’s steadfast determination to increase Bangladesh’s infrastructure, including housing, recreation, manufacturing, transportation, and human resources.

He was also named a “Commercially  Important Person (CIP)” for his outstanding contributions to the industrial sector in Bangladesh.

Safwan is a dedicated father and husband who enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He has had the distinct privilege of being a change-maker in the business sector, adding a fresh voice and a down-to-earth leadership style that enhances the Bangladesh economy and people as a whole.